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Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’

The accusation that bitcoin is nothing more than a Ponzi scheme is perhaps the oldest, longest-standing criticism of the digital bearer asset. The basic idea is that there is nothing of value here and the entire purpose of bitcoin’s existence is to enrich Satoshi Nakamoto and the speculators who bought in for a few pennies or dollars in the early days by tricking others into buying in at a higher price. дальше »

2019-6-4 19:03


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LocalBitcoins Denies Service to Iranian Users

The popular peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network LocalBitcoins has shut down all trading operations for Iranian users. LocalBitcoins’ website offers a variety of pages for users of different nations and, as of May 24, 2019, the Iranian page displays a message that “LocalBitcoins is currently not available in your selected region,” in English only. дальше »

2019-5-25 20:14


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Harsh Crypto Regulations Force Another Indian Exchange out of Business

Indian crypto market faces another strong blow as Coinome exchange announced that it will be shutting down business from May 15, Quartz reported May 10, 2019. Third Major Crypto Business to Fall to Unfavorable Regulations The recent bill introduced by the Indian government that proposes a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies has had a far-reaching effectRead MoreRead More. дальше »

2019-5-11 01:00


Dow Plunges After Trump Unleashes $11 Billion Tariff Threat

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Donald Trump lashes out on Twitter to savage another government’s trade regime, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average drops by triple digits. No, the president didn’t lob another volley of insults at China as the two sides seemingly near a historic trade deal, but Trump may have just dropped the teaser trailer for the sequel – and Wall Street didn’t like what it saw. дальше »

2019-4-9 16:51


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Russia quietly removes mentions of cryptocurrency from delayed digital asset bill

Bitcoin enthusiasts in Russia will have to endure yet another setback as the government has a postponed bill seeking to recognize and regulate digital financial assets in the country. The delay comes after several terms including “cryptocurrency,” “smart contracts,” and “token” were removed from the bill’s text. дальше »

2019-3-25 15:53


What businesses can learn from the political divide in the US

By the time you read this, I hope you’ve at least received your far-delayed tax return due to the US government shut down. But no matter who blinked first to end the shutdown (or possibly start it again), chances are another self-inflicted crisis will likely happen between now and 2020 because Washington politicians don’t remember how to work together. дальше »

2019-3-17 16:30


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BitMEX: Gold Beats Bitcoin As Recession Hedge

Bitcoin (BTC) can indeed be used as a hedge against the uncertainties and tumult of another economic recession. But the best investments are not decentralized, a new report by BitMEX suggests. Researchers at BitMEX suggested a portfolio that includes traditional financial assets, such as index-linked government bonds, volatility trades, and gold allows investors to effectively guard, and even […] The post BitMEX: Gold Beats Bitcoin As Recession Hedge appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

2019-2-15 21:00


Mining Bitcoin or the ‘Crypto-Ruble’ Just Another Form of Counterfeiting, Claims Russian Banking Chief

The head of VTB Bank, a major Russian financial institution that sees the government as its majority shareholder, has compared bitcoin mining with counterfeiting. Andrei Kostin, who serves as the president and the chairman of the management board of VTB Bank, said Monday during an event that any person who prints digital money to replace Russian Ruble was counterfeiting the state-backed fiat. дальше »

2019-2-6 10:15


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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations

According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »

2019-1-24 20:28