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Putin Approves Cryptocurrency Bill, Stopping Russians From Using Bitcoin for Payments
On Friday, Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, signed one of the two digital assets bills into law, Russian media outlet RIA reports. The new law was passed by Russia’s parliament, Duma, last week and states that firms can provide virtual securities on blockchain platforms provided they are well registered with the country’s central bank, Bank of […] дальше »
2020-7-31 22:04 | |
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Russian Bitcoin Ban: Putin Outlaws Crypto as a Payment Means
Crypto as a payment means will become illegal in Russia as from 2021, following the signing of a bill into law by President Vladimir Putin. The move serves as a middle ground between the central bank’s clamor to make crypto transactions illegal and the more moderate wishes of crypto proponents in the country. дальше »
2020-8-1 21:56 | |
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The Bigger the Hit to a Country’s GDP, the Higher the Stock Market Jumps
The US economy shrank by an annual rate of 32.9% between April and June, the sharpest contraction triggered by the coronavirus pandemic since the second world war. This economic shock in April, May, and June was over three times as sharp as the previous record of 10% in 1958 and about four times the worst […] дальше »
2020-7-31 21:22 | |
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Bitcoin Trading Is Booming in Uncertain Russia, With 350% Spike in New Users on Paxful
Bitcoin trading is growing in Russia. That’s despite attempts by the government to make it difficult for investors to do so. For years, Russian lawmakers have blown hot and cold over cryptocurrency regulation, creating an atmosphere that has often left the entire digital asset industry in the country on tenterhooks. дальше »
2020-7-31 13:30 | |
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Malaysia: National Stock Exchange to Tokenize Bonds, Collaborates With Fintech Firm Hashstacs
The Malaysian bond market is one of the most developed and dynamic according to CBonds. The exponential growth of corporate bonds means the country’s bond market is one of the largest in the region. дальше »
2020-7-31 01:07 | |
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Iranian Govt Approves Industrial Crypto Mining by Power Plants in the Country
The government of Iran has approved a decision that would allow industrial-scale powerplants in the country to operate bitcoin miners in their plant, given they don't use subsidized fuel. The announcement was made on July 27th in the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), a local publication. дальше »
2020-7-31 23:13 | |
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Japan Puts Issuance of Its Digital Currency on “Top Priority”
The so-called Digital Yen – Japan’s upcoming digital currency – is now the “top priority” of the country as it battles the economic implications of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and seeks to revitalize growth. дальше »
2020-7-31 23:07 | |
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Philippines Central Bank Governor Confirms Interest in Launching A Digital Currency
The central bank of the Philippines, otherwise known as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), expresses its interest in launching its own central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a story first covered on Bloomberg, the governor of BSP, Benjamin Diokno, stated the country had formed a research committee on the possible launch of digital currency. The […] дальше »
2020-7-30 21:21 | |
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UAE Brings KYC Blockchain Platform for Customer Data Sharing
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched its Know Your Customer (KYC) blockchain platform for the exchange of verified customer data. Dubai Economy and the country’s government-owned bank, Emirates NBD, announced a nationwide blockchain-based data platform on Tuesday. дальше »
2020-7-30 19:55 | |
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Israel: Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Set to Launch Central Blockchain Securities Lending Platform
Israel’s Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) recently announced the launch of the Central Blockchain Securities Lending Platform, an innovative platform that seeks to transform the Securities Lending market in the country by facilitating direct lending among all the major financial instruments, Israel Defense reports, July 28, 2020. дальше »
2020-7-30 01:07 | |
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to Roll Out Centralized Securities Lending Platform On Blockchain
Israel’s Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) announced on Tuesday plans to launch the first-ever of a centralized securities lending platform based on blockchain technology in the country. Back in 2018, BEG reported the stock exchange entered into a partnership with Accenture, Hyperledger, and Intel to launch the securities lending platform in a bid to improve […] дальше »
2020-7-29 18:58 | |
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Power Plants in Iran Now Authorized to Mine Bitcoin
Power plants in Iran are allowed to mine cryptocurrencies, the deputy head of the country’s Power Generation, Distribution, and Transmission Company (Tavanir) has reportedly confirmed. Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi, deputy head of Tavanir, explained that entities have to apply for the necessary licenses from the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, and comply with the tariffs […] The post Power Plants in Iran Now Authorized to Mine Bitcoin appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-7-29 13:45 | |
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Cambodia’s Project Bakong CBDC Set for Roll Out in the Next Few Months
Cambodia’s central bank is getting set to launch the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) in conjunction with almost a dozen commercial banks. APAC nations continue to develop sovereign digital currencies mainly to challenge U. дальше »
2020-7-29 23:00 | |
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Thailand Has Now Licensed 13 Cryptocurrency Service Providers
Thailand has been growing the number of licensed cryptocurrency service providers. The Thai regulators have now approved 13 crypto businesses to legally operate in the country, including cryptocurrency exchanges, brokers, and dealers. дальше »
2020-7-28 15:15 | |
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29 Cryptocurrencies Delisted on Liquid Exchange to Comply With Singapore’s FATF Crypto Regulation
A major Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, Liquid, has delisted 29 cryptocurrencies to comply with the crypto regulation in Singapore in an effort to become a licensed crypto exchange operator in the country. дальше »
2020-7-28 21:30 | |
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R3’s Corda Blockchain Is Helping 85% of Italian Banks Cut Interbank Reconciliation to 24 Hours
Banks in Italy are fast moving to integrate R3 Corda blockchain for standard reconciliation processes amongst themselves. Currently, close to 85% of Italian banks have integrated with Corda’s underlying infrastructure as part of the initiative to improve interbank reconciliation in the country. дальше »
2020-7-27 20:44 | |
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Hyperinflation Hits Lebanon: Food Prices Soar 200%, Biggest Crisis Since Civil War
Lebanon has entered hyperinflation, the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to do so. With a 462% annual inflation rate and food prices rising by almost 200% this month, Lebanon has joined Venezuela in hyperinflating. дальше »
2020-7-27 06:35 | |
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Coinbase Processed $500,000 in Bitcoin Payments That Helped Ex-Nissan Chairman Flee Japan
Coinbase processed $500,000 in bitcoin payments that aided the dramatic escape of former Nissan Motor Co. chairman Carlos Ghosn from Japan, according to Bloomberg. In December, two Americans used a box to smuggle Ghosn out of the Asian country, where he was facing criminal charges for embezzlement and financial manipulation. дальше »
2020-7-24 16:21 | |
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India Prime Minister Calls for Investments, Development in Blockchain and Rising Tech
India is awakening to blockchain and other disruptive technologies in a huge way. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yesterday that rising tech will be a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth moving forward. дальше »
2020-7-24 01:00 | |
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Japan’s FSA Approves OMG Network Token for Trading on Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), the agency in charge of regulating cryptoassets in the country, has approved OMG Network’s native token for trading on crypto exchanges, making the digital asset the 26th crypto to be whitelisted by the FSA. дальше »
2020-7-24 21:00 | |
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The Use Of Cryptocurrencies Will No Longer Be Criminalized In Russia
The Russian cryptocurrency ecosystem is gleefully celebrating a newly achieved milestone as lawmakers in Russia passed the bill that has now decriminalized the use and of digital currencies in the country. дальше »
2020-7-23 14:53 | |
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Philippines Now Has 16 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Approved by Central Bank
The number of regulated cryptocurrency exchanges in the Philippines has grown to 16, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the country’s central bank. One of the regulated exchanges has been helping the government and Unionbank to launch an app for bond purchases. дальше »
2020-7-23 14:30 | |
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South Korea will implement a 22% tax law on Cryptocurrencies come 2021
The South Korean government has ordered the implementation of a tax law that will require a variety of assets to pay taxes. Said tax law will be effective in 2021; five months from now. The announcement was made on the 22nd of July by the country’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance with a “2020 Tax […] дальше »
2020-7-23 10:15 | |
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eftpos collaborates with Hedera Hashgraph on eCommerce micropayments solution
eftpos Payments Australia, a debit card system for the country, today announced it is collaborating with global distributed ledger company, Hedera Hashgraph, on a micropayments proof-of-concept that aims to create a seamless Australian payment experience for web users by providing an alternative to traditional online paywalls and subscriptions. дальше »
2020-7-22 20:37 | |
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Singapore’s Financial Regulator, MAS, Wants More Power to Push Stringent Rules For Crypto
Singapore's financial regulator, which also serves as the country's central bank, The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is seeking to introduce stricter rules for the crypto industry to adhere to the new Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. дальше »
2020-7-22 19:09 | |
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U.K. Authorities Seek to Regulate Bitcoin Related Adverts
Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT), in collaboration with the government of the United Kingdom, has put up a proposal that seeks to give the country’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the power to regulate some crypto-related advertisements in the region. дальше »
2020-7-22 17:00 | |
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South Africa: Stimulus, Low Rates Face Challenges
South Africa's economic activity has slowed amid shutdowns due to the pandemic, but the country is relying on low rates and stimulus to regain its footing. дальше »
2020-7-21 13:00 | |
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Central Bank of Oman Warns Public Against Cryptocurrency Investment
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a warning to the country’s citizens regarding investments in cryptocurrencies and related products. It should be noted that the country itself is not particularly anti-cryptocurrency, but still has yet to legalize cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2020-7-21 19:15 | |
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Bank of Japan Announced New Team to Continue Research on CBDC but Has No Plans to Launch It Now
Coinspeaker Bank of Japan Announced New Team to Continue Research on CBDC but Has No Plans to Launch It NowMasayoshi Amamiya, the Bank of Japan executive governor, said that a CBDC may play a central role in interoperability between many emerging digital assets in the country. дальше »
2020-7-21 17:26 | |
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Venezuela Bans Crypto Mining At Government Provided Housing Due to Energy Demands
The Venezuelan government outlaws mining of Bitcoins (BTC) in any state-owned public housing projects due to ‘high electricity consumption’ and ‘disruption of the national grid supply. ’ However, a group of critics on the moving state the problems facing electricity in the country are inherent to the government’s negligence. дальше »
2020-7-20 17:00 | |
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Hackers Demand $7.5 Million in Monero Following Phone Company Hack
Reports have emerged that hackers have demanded $7. 5 million in Monero following an attack on Telecom Argentina S. A, a major telecom provider that serves the country’s north region. Anonymous sources claim the cyberattack has been on-going since Wednesday. дальше »
2020-7-20 22:00 | |
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Venezuela Bans Bitcoin Mining Operations in the Country’s Public Housing Sector
According to the Venezuelan Minister of Habitat and Housing, the government has banned mining operations in any low-income neighborhoods with subsidized housing. Ildemaro Villarroel told the public the restrictions are due to “high power consumption” in those areas. дальше »
2020-7-19 19:30 | |
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Venezuela Bans Crypto Mining From Public Housing
Crypto mining can harm the country’s electricity distribution, says a Venezuelan minister.
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Binance Isn’t Authorized To Operate In Malaysia, Says Nation’s Financial Watchdog
The Malaysian Securities Commission (SC), a statutory body responsible for regulating capital markets in the country, has stated that Binance is not allowed to operate in Malaysia. Malaysia SC issued an alert on July 17 regarding firms not authorized to operate in the country as they have not complied with the regulator’s securities law. The […] дальше »
2020-7-17 17:49 | |
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Securities Commission: Binance & eToro Not Authorized to Operate in Malaysia
Binance is the latest addition to the Securities Commission of Malaysia’s Investor Alert List that covers those unauthorized websites, investment products, companies, and individuals that don't comply with the country’s securities law. дальше »
2020-7-17 17:40 | |
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China Reports Over 3% Growth in Economy as Country Recovers from Coronavirus
Coinspeaker China Reports Over 3% Growth in Economy as Country Recovers from CoronavirusFollowing a 6. 8% decline in the Q1 GDP, China has recorded a growth in its economy in the second quarter. дальше »
2020-7-16 15:55 | |
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Chinese Central Bank Partners with E-commerce Giant for CBDC Test
Chinese food delivery and e-commerce giant Meituan Dianping is the latest establishment to trial China’s digital currency electronic payment (DCEP) project; the country’s planned central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2020-7-15 19:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency News Roundup for July 14, 2020
In one of the worst hits in 11 years, the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet shed some $88 billion last week, causing it to drop below $7 trillion. The setback, however, is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg as far as the country’s COVID-induced economic woes are concerned. дальше »
2020-7-15 20:41 | |
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Bank of Korea Acquires Samsung-backed Blockchain Authentication Certificate System
South Korea’s central bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the country’s Financial Settlement Service to take over the management of BankSign; a blockchain authentication certificate service. дальше »
2020-7-14 01:07 | |
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U.S. Retirees May End Up Holding the Fed’s Stimulus Bags
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the U. S. Treasury has issued the largest stimulus package in the country’s history. To try keep pace with costs, the agency issued a record $2. 2 trillion in 10-Year Treasury notes. дальше »
2020-7-14 20:09 | |
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Uruguay’s e-Peso: How a Small Nation Built the World’s First CBDC
In late 2017, the Central Bank of Uruguay surprised the world with a decision to explore the viability of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). At the time, no other country was ready to deploy a consumer-oriented token. дальше »
2020-7-11 17:28 | |
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Shariah Council Permits Cryptocurrency Investing and Trading
The Shariah Advisory Council of Malaysia’s securities commission has advised that it is permissible to invest and trade cryptocurrencies on registered crypto exchanges. About 60% of the country’s population are Muslims, many of whom have been reluctant to trade crypto in fear that it might not be Sharia-compliant. дальше »
2020-7-11 08:10 | |
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Venezuela Seizes 315 Bitcoin Mining Rigs: Miners Discuss Illegal Confiscation, Police Extortion
The Venezuelan military has seized 315 Bitmain Antminer S9 bitcoin mining rigs it claims are not properly registered to operate in the country. Although cryptocurrency mining is legal in Venezuela, miners say they have been unfairly treated, citing illegal seizures of mining equipment and police extortion. дальше »
2020-7-11 00:30 | |
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