2019-1-30 14:38 |
Iran, striving to circumvent U.S. sanctions, has reportedly offered eight countries the chance to use cryptocurrencies for international transactions
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There is significant use of cryptocurrencies by people in first world countries for the purposes of paying for goods and services as an alternative to fiat currency and also as an investment tool. There is, however, also the use of cryptocurrencies in countries are struggling with inflation and various financial issues as not just an […]
2019-7-5 21:17 | |
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Iran is exploring various options, including holding negotiations with other countries to introduce cryptocurrency in global trade, as the Islamic state moves to sidestep U. S. economic sanctions.
2019-1-30 05:01 | |
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The Singaporean government has declared that cryptocurrencies aren’t legal tender and has cautioned business owners against accepting it, just as JK Jewellery has announced that crypto would be accepted in their stores.
2019-1-25 02:00 | |
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Planting bee-friendly plants seems to be the new fad in many cities around the globe. In the UK, amateur gardeners regularly try to attract such insects, while in France, farmers have offered land to help beekeepers .
2019-1-23 15:03 | |
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Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent.
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
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It has long been known that dark web participants use cryptocurrency to make deals and do business. There has also been no shortage of connections of Bitcoin to hackers and even government intelligence operatives.
2019-1-16 21:59 | |
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Central Banks might resort to cryptocurrency reserves as means of supplementing national gold reserves according to veteran cryptographer Nick Szabo. He also holds that the use of digital currencies will rise in countries with distraught economies.
2019-1-11 01:00 | |
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At the Israel Bitcoin Summit at Tel Aviv University on Jan. 8, veteran cryptographer Nick Szabo explained that the use of censorship-resistant cryptocurrencies will rise in countries sanctioned from trade and economies suffering from failed monetary planning.
2019-1-10 07:20 | |
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The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has found that while most countries around the world are keen on creating their own digital coins, most of the work is considered conceptual, with only “a few” intending to use them over the next six years.
2019-1-8 18:55 | |
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As many of our readers might already be aware of, Binance, one of the world’s premier cryptocurrency exchange platforms, has officially withdrawn its services from certain countries that have recently been targeted by US economic sanctions as part of its controversial revised terms of use. To be even more specific, we can see that this […]
2019-1-6 22:04 | |
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Binance, the world’s second largest digital asset exchange by traded volume, has withdrawn its services from countries targeted by U. S. economic sanctions, in line with its controversial revised terms of use.
2019-1-6 03:00 | |
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Taxes have been a hot topic in the cryptocurrency world this year. Many countries have been trying to figure out how to tax crypto assets, while traders have been figuring out how to lever them to write off losses.
2018-12-23 03:00 | |
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Finally, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are set to be regulated in the United Arab Emirates. Following the move from many other countries in the world which decided to regulate their ICOs, the United Arab Emirates are doing it now.
2018-12-22 01:05 | |
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Blockchain Technology To be Integrated Into Irish Red Cross In App To Improve Transparency Blockchain technology is proving to have many use cases. Countries around the world have employed it to be used in supply chain management, banking protocols, and even the health industry.
2018-12-22 22:27 | |
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Use Of Crypto Becomes Clearer In Bahrain After Central Bank Establishes Draft Regulations Countries around the world seem to be gravitating towards one of three different ways of handling cryptocurrency – banning it, establishing unclear rules that are constantly being reassessed, or clearly regulating it. In a new report from Reuters on December 13th, the […]
2018-12-15 23:27 | |
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Zebpay, formerly one of India’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched in Europe. Euro deposits, withdrawals, and trading are now live in 21 countries. While the exchange is not accepting new registrations from India, existing users can continue to use its wallet app.
2018-12-13 08:48 | |
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As many as seven countries in the European Union are banding together to help promote blockchain technology throughout the continent, Financial Times reported December 4, 2018. The list of countries mostly comprises of southern members, including France, Italy, and Spain.
2018-12-8 16:00 | |
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As chairman and co-founder of the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF), Nydia Zhang has left a solid mark on the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, though, as a young art student at the University of Washington in 2011, blockchain was far from the direction she saw her life taking.
2018-12-6 18:13 | |
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The Bitfury Group has recently announced a partnership with crypto payment processing system Paytomat, working to bring the Lightning Network to Paytomat’s participating merchants.
2018-12-6 22:48 | |
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The majority of bitcoin miners — about 78 percent — use renewable energy to power their mining operations, while preventing surplus electricity from going to waste in countries such as China, a new study by Coinshares has revealed.
2018-12-2 02:00 | |
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Mexican startup Airtm will launch a campaign to raise donations for Venezuelans, a country whose poor monetary policies have plagued it with hyperinflation. Called the AirdropVenezuela.
2018-11-28 19:29 | |
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Think mining bitcoin is a waste of energy? Then you better ignore the energy consumption of US Christmas lights every year, which uses more electricity than some countries. Energy Consumption of US Christmas Lights ‘Tis the season to be jolly.
2018-11-24 00:00 | |
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That special time of year is coming up — the time when individuals trade in their unwanted or unusable gift cards for bitcoin. And with the price of bitcoin dropping, peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin marketplace Paxful is making it possible to use these gift cards to “buy the dip.
2018-11-22 19:12 | |
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According to an op-ed published November 19, 2018, by world-renowned economist Nouriel Roubini aka “Dr. Doom,” central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could potentially replace cryptocurrencies in the near future.
2018-11-21 02:00 | |
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Ivypay, a cryptocurrency-based payments platform, was launched in Australia on Nov. 19. The service — built by blockchain company Ivy in partnership with Hiveex, a cryptocurrency broker — allows Australians to use digital currencies to pay bills and transfer money directly into their bank accounts.
2018-11-19 15:30 | |
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The leading crypto industry association in Crimea has proposed establishing an international training center to prepare experts from countries that have been placed under western sanctions. The idea is to use advanced technologies associated with cryptocurrencies to attract foreign investors to these jurisdictions.
2018-11-17 22:20 | |
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Muslim countries around the world are planning to push back against the U. S. dollar’s long global dominance by creating a common digital currency for use in Islamic states. The dollar has evolved into a “sanctioning tool,” charged Erol Yarar, chairman of the Muslim-focused business lobby group International Business Forum (IBF).
2018-11-17 03:30 | |
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CIMB will use RippleNet DLT product to target ASEAN countries with instant cross-border payments.
2018-11-15 20:01 | |
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Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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2018-11-14 19:41 | |
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To encourage the merchants to accept bitcoin cash in Latin American countries, the Bitcoin Cash Association, in conjunction with Spendbch.io created a bounty program. This bounty program is designed to create awareness about bitcoin cash as a viable currency alternative that they can use for their daily transactions. To this end, it is estimated that […]
2018-11-14 23:42 | |
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Blockchain Alliance Established By Guangdong, Hong Kong, And Macao Dawan To Expand Use And Understanding Of Fintech The world is still in an ongoing debate about the validity and value of cryptocurrency, but blockchain technology has not seen the same doubt.
2018-11-13 00:38 | |
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Petro is the state-backed currency of Venezuela, but they want to expand its use to be applied to oil as well. They are planning to present their option as a “digital currency of oil” at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) next year, according to a twitter post from PDVSA. The translated tweet […]
2018-11-10 01:04 | |
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As countries around the world find their feet in the cryptocurrency market, governments have jumped on board in attempts to regulate the use of digital assets. Places such as Malta, Gibraltar, and Singapore have taken an open-arms approach to new crypto ventures and companies, coupled with a strict regulatory framework to help prevent fraud.
2018-11-10 20:00 | |
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As countries around the world find their feet in the cryptocurrency market, governments have jumped on board in attempts to regulate the use of digital assets. Places such as Malta, Gibraltar, and Singapore have taken an open-arms approach to new crypto ventures and companies, coupled with a strict regulatory framework to help prevent fraud.
2018-11-9 20:00 | |
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Galaxy Capital–backed BlockFiis taking its loan services to the global stage. According to a statement shared with Bitcoin Magazine, the platform is expanding its services to an international audience.
2018-10-31 17:17 | |
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Liberland’s President, Vit Jedlicka, has said that he will use a new altcoin called Merit to lay the foundation for his dream for his country. Liberland is a micro-state that exists between Serbia and Croatia, which is a part of the border dispute between these two countries.
2018-10-29 19:17 | |
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With a revision to the popular exchange’s terms of use, users from a handful of jurisdictions will have their access to Poloniex shuttered. According to an October 18, 2018, update, “the websites and the services offered by Poloniex (as defined below) are NOT addressed to persons who have their registered office or place of residence in China, Germany, Pakistan, the U.
2018-10-26 22:46 | |
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Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it.
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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Regulation of cryptocurrencies has been a major problem for countries that want to make use of their unique features. Countries like China and India have a hawkish stance on digital coins and have tried to curb their local crypto markets.
2018-10-23 14:29 | |
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Cointext began offering its new SMS-based bitcoin cash wallet service on Oct. 15 in Turkey and Argentina, two countries in which cryptocurrency use has been rising sharply in response to dire economic conditions.
2018-10-17 00:20 | |
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have weighed in on sovereign considerations and global implications of blockchain and other financial services technologies.
2018-10-15 19:01 | |
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Jacinda Arden, Prime Minister of New Zealand has had her face used by a fake news site in order to promote articles aimed at Facebook to encourage a crypto startup. A local media source, ‘Stuff’ reported on Friday that multiple sponsored posts have recently been promoted on Facebook by using the likeness of the New Zealand PM with headlines such as New Investment Plan For Kiwis which were targeted at several different age groups around the country.
2018-10-12 16:30 | |
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Yesterday, October 11th 2018, you may have heard of a little bit of a crash that occurred in the markets, seeing Bitcoin significantly dropping below the $6,500 mark. The third biggest digital currency saw a big change too as it moved from $0.
2018-10-12 13:00 | |
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There are conspiracy theories and speculation all over the crypto space on who holds the most Bitcoin that is currently in circulation. Big mining firms, exchanges, and funds are mainly called Whales as they hold on to the most Bitcoin and have been called responsible for the big amounts of Bitcoin around today.
2018-10-11 14:00 | |
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New data shows criminals have laundered $2. 5 billion worth dirty Bitcoin through cryptocurrency exchanges, and almost all of it ends up in countries with lax Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) regulations.
2018-10-10 18:24 | |
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The Santander Bank chain has recently announced the expansion of its Ripple powered platform, OnePay FX for other European countries. Santander also intends to use Ripple ledger for all its payment settlements for the future.
2018-10-10 17:30 | |
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Banco Santander recently announced the expansion of its Ripple (XRP)-powered OnePay FX Platform to other European countries. The bank also plans to use Ripple ledger for all its payment settlements going forward.
2018-10-10 23:07 | |
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Life in Venezuela is anything but. Last year, the South American nation of 32 million led the world with 652% inflation and this year the economic turmoil is even worse. As of September 2018, the annual inflation was estimated at 200,000% and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it could spike to a mindboggling 1,000,000% by December.
2018-10-10 22:30 | |
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Germany’s second-largest bank, DZ Bank, has taken a decisive step into the digital asset market by approving Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading. The approval comes after DZ Bank received authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, known as MiCAR.
Lawmakers previously proposed a $19 billion Bitcoin reserve. Countries like Germany, Pakistan, and the Philippines are reviewing similar plans. Brazil’s Drex CBDC could support future digital reserve systems.
The AfD party is urging Germany to treat Bitcoin as a strategic national asset. The AfD Bitcoin reserve motion seeks MiCA exemption and clear, favorable tax rules. AfD is pushing Bitcoin as “state-free money” to boost sovereignty.
Arkham’s findings suggest a second, unseized Bitcoin stash from Movie2K may still be under suspect control.
The custody project builds on Deutsche Bank’s past blockchain initiatives.
Global banking institutions are stepping deeper into crypto, and among them, Germany’s Deutsche Bank is laying out timelines for launching its new services. According to a Tuesday Bloomberg report, the Frankfurt-based institution is gearing up to launch its crypto custody…
Swedish crypto asset manager Virtune becomes the first entity to launch an ETP on Xetra that tracks the Coinbase 50 Europe Index, providing exposure for up to 50 crypto assets. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, Virtune’s latest…