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Will Crypto Herald the Next Step in iGaming Security?
As the use of physical cash declines, it’s estimated that by 2020, there will be 726 billion digital payment transactions made annually. With Sweden largely predicted to be the first country that will go completely cashless, many analysts are now beginning to wonder what the future of digital transactions will look like. дальше »
2019-5-27 17:19 | |
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Korea’s Oldest Bank Launches National Blockchain-Based Loan Platform
Korea’s oldest bank, Shinhan Bank, launched the country’s first blockchain-based lending platform to speed up the loan process
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Memorial Day Shuts Stock Markets but You Can Still Trade Bitcoin
By CCN: US stock markets shut their doors on Monday 27 to observe Memorial Day, in honor of the men and women who lost their lives serving their country. Traders will take a much-needed breather as the Dow Jones Industrial Average careens towards the longest weekly losing streak in eight years. дальше »
2019-5-27 16:13 | |
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EOS, Tron [TRX] and Ethereum [ETH] are top three cryptocurrencies, says China’s CCID Group
Analysis of the cryptocurrency market by various global entities has been a standard procedure for a lot of organizations to keep track of the updates and developments in the field. One such major analyst is China’s CCID Group, which works under the Xi Jinping-led country’s Ministry of Industry & IT [MIIT]. дальше »
2019-5-26 17:00 | |
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Russia Central Bank Mulls Gold Standard for National Cryptocurrency
Russia’s Central Bank could be considering a gold-pegged cryptocurrency, according to a report by Russian news agency, RIA on May 23, 2019. However, the apex bank states that virtual currency would not act as a substitute for the Russian Ruble. дальше »
2019-5-26 01:00 | |
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India’s Third Largest Telecom Firm Partners with IBM to Block Pesky Calls, Messages
Smartphone users in India can soon say goodbye for good to unsolicited pesky calls and messages as one of the country’s largest telecom companies, Bharti Airtel in partnership with IBM plans to deploy a blockchain-powered pan-India network. дальше »
2019-5-25 15:00 | |
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Politicians From The Opposition Request More Feedback on Luxembourg’s E-Govt Blockchain Plan
The government of Luxembourg has started the plans for the so-called e-government recently and, according to the local Luxembourg Times, the opposition of the country is considerably concerned about this new initiative and is demanding specific explanations on this initiative. дальше »
2019-5-25 05:02 | |
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Traders Are Now Banned From Using Localbitcoins Exchange in Iran
Traders from Iran have been banned from using the peer-to-peer trading platform Localbitcoins. com within the country. The Iranian section of the website displays a short message that states that the exchange is “currently not available. дальше »
2019-5-25 00:45 | |
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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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Switzerland’s Security Token Regulation Norms
Switzerland has joined the likes of Malta and Gibraltar to become the third country in the world to introduce security token regulations. As reported by Blueshare, on May 23, 2019, the laws are stringent, but they offer clarity on the issuance process. дальше »
2019-5-25 20:00 | |
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Securitize’s Matthew Le Merle Thinks Security Tokens Offerings (STOs) Are A Risky Asset
Security token offerings (STOs) were hailed to be the modern-era initial public offering (IPO). Security tokens are financial securities that and their issuers must abide by the regulations of the financial watchdogs of their HQ country. дальше »
2019-5-24 19:49 | |
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Circle Warns US Cryptocurrency Laws are ‘Chilling Innovation’
Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency startup Circle says lack of clarity from U. S. regulators about digital assets is hurting the country’s crypto market. Regulatory Ambiguity Hurting US Cryptocurrency Market In a blog post published on Thursday (May 23, 2019), Circle put forward its opinion about the current regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in the U. дальше »
2019-5-24 18:00 | |
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No, Bulgaria Did Not HODL Bitcoin Worth $1.6B, Finance Minister Claimed
The curious case of Bulgaria’s alleged hoard of 200,000 bitcoins resurfaced again this week as sources claimed the Balkan country was HODLing cryptocurrency. Report: Bulgaria Sold All Its BTC Seemingly referencing a press release from May 2017, TrustNodes led the renewed media interest in a story about how Bulgarian authorities confiscated the BTC after taking down an unknown criminal operation. дальше »
2019-5-24 14:00 | |
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China could hurt Apple profits by 29% if it avenged the Huawei ban, says analyst
Trump’s Huawei ban was bad news for China, as it effectively crippled the world’s second-largest smartphone maker from its largest source of income. But China is also very much in a position to retaliate, and Apple – the world’s third-largest smartphone maker – could be among the ones to suffer. дальше »
2019-5-24 02:43 | |
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Russian Central Bank ‘Would Consider’ Creating Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
Russia’s central bank would consider creating a new cryptocurrency backed by gold for international settlements. Gold-Backed Crypto Could Have Use In Settlements That was the latest information to come from Elvira Nabiullina, head of the Bank of Russia, speaking to the country’s parliament, the Duma, about current plans involving cross-border finance. дальше »
2019-5-23 20:00 | |
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Is The Launch Of CryptoUniverse’s Mining Centre In Siberia A Path To Become A Real Crypto Hub?
Does The Launch Of CryptoUniverse’s Mining Centre In Siberia Show A Path For The Country To Become A Crypto Hub? Austria based CryptoUniverse recently announced their plans to launch their mining center in Serbia. дальше »
2019-5-23 19:43 | |
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Bitcoin Applauded For Its Associated Initiatives In Venezuela By Open Money Initiative CoFounder
Bitcoin Applauded For Its Associated Initiatives In Venezuela Many supporters of the digital currency have always advocated for the use of cryptocurrencies as a daily mode of transaction. Bitcoin and other digital assets in Venezuela have been on the rise largely due to the drastic economic and political collapse in the country. Recently, during a […] дальше »
2019-5-23 19:33 | |
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China Bitcoin Ban: Lawyer Says Occasional BTC P2P Exchange Is Legal
A member of the Bank of China Law Research Association says sporadic bitcoin (BTC) trading isn’t illegal in the country despite the trading ban enacted in 2017. This new revelation by cnLedger, a cryptocurrency news source that focuses on China, begs the question of what Chinese law enforcement and regulators would deem “occasional BTC trading. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:00 | |
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Brazil Halts Breaks on $200 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Operation Egypto Who Scammed 55K Investors
Brazil has taken drastic action against a fraudulent cryptocurrency pyramid scheme by shutting down its operation in the country. The pyramid scheme which is worth 850 million reals equivalent to $210 million promises a return of 15% after the first month of investment in the scheme. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:25 | |
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Kenya is allegedly selling citizen data to highest corporate bidder
According to Dr. Roselyn K. Akombe, Chief of Policy Planning and Guidance at the United Nations and ex-commissioner of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the country’s government is going to sell all the citizen data collected through the Huduma Namba exercise to the highest bidder. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:13 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Israel classifies the world’s largest cryptocurrency as an asset, and not as a currency
The acceptance and adoption of Bitcoin [BTC] as a mainstream form of payment has been the main focus of a lot of proponents in the space, with some parts of the world leaning positively, while others still considering the largest cryptocurrency as a speculative asset. дальше »
2019-5-22 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Bull’s $800,000 Tax Bill Due as Israeli Court Rules Crypto is ‘Property’
By CCN: An Israeli court has ruled that Bitcoin is not a currency but rather an asset. This was in a case brought forth by Noam Copel, a blockchain entrepreneur, according to business publication Globes. дальше »
2019-5-22 15:39 | |
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Bank of China Council Member: Owning Bitcoin Is Still Legal in China
Sa Xiao, Council Member at the Bank of China Law Research Association, was reported as saying that holding Bitcoin in China is still legal. Xiao added that in addition to that, trading Bitcoin amongst individuals remains legal in the country. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:29 | |
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Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset
An Israeli court has ruled that bitcoin is an asset, confirming the central bank’s stance. The case involves the country’s tax authority and the founder of a blockchain startup who argues that profits from the sale of cryptocurrency should be tax-free. дальше »
2019-5-22 10:14 | |
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Ron Paul: The U.S. Dollar Is In a Bubble, Bitcoin An Alternative
Former US presidential candidate and congressman Ron Paul is a regular critic of the United States Federal Reserve and of the country’s economic policy. In the past, the libertarian politician has spoken out in support of cryptocurrencies, suggesting that making the digital assets exempt from taxation could help avoid a “Fed-created recession. дальше »
2019-5-22 04:01 | |
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ConsenSys Demographic Search Survey: Trends in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
A search engine survey carried out by ConsenSys revealed the search break up for certain countries. The goal, as per the blog post, May 20, 2019, was to figure out whether Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, or cryptocurrency were dominating consumer minds in a particular country. дальше »
2019-5-21 21:00 | |
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Bitcoin OTM in Beijing Lasted Less Than a Week Under Regulatory Pressure
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Bitcoin ATM services in China have once again proved to be hopeless, after the first Bitcoin OTM (OTC Teller Machine) in Beijing was removed shortly after its installation. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:11 | |
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Blockchain Summit Latam 2019 arrives in Mexico, one of the iconic events of Blockchain and Cryptoassets in Latin America
Mexico City will have the most important event in Latin America around Blockchain and Cryptoassets technology, bringing together more than 50 high-level speakers in 2 days full of information and knowledge. дальше »
2019-5-21 15:30 | |
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Argentina: Bitcoin Bought at $20K Retained More Value Than the Peso
Bitcoin has proven to be a store-of-value in Argentina where you would have been better off buying BTC at its peak rather than hold the peso. Argentina Ensnared Political and Economy Turmoil The Argentinian economy continues to shrink, afflicted by stubbornly high inflation, which President Mauricio Macri, who is running for re-election, has been unable to rein in. дальше »
2019-5-21 03:00 | |
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The Central Bank Of Myanmar Seeks To Shun Bitcoin as Crypto Adoption Grows at Rapid Pace
Myanmar, a small developing country tucked in the western side of Southern Asia is showing signs of ignoring the bitcoin craze that has been on since its development. Since bitcoin is built on a concept that could entirely do away with banks if adopted due to its decentralization aspect, central banks are a little terrified […] дальше »
2019-5-21 02:01 | |
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US Global Investors CEO Predicts Bitcoin (BTC) Ready for Bull Cycle, Prefers Gold
Frank Holmes, CEO of US Global Investors and one of the more prominent natural resources capitalists in the country, called Bitcoin an alternative to gold, but stated that he preferred the physical store-of-value asset to. дальше »
2019-5-21 22:28 | |
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Can Bitcoin Help The Venezuela Crisis As Country Pawns Off Gold, Petro Dollar Slides Further Down
Could Bitcoin Help Venezuela Crisis? According to the International Organization for Migration, a long period of serious political instability and economic crisis has caused the largest Latin American emigration seen in recent times from Venezuela. дальше »
2019-5-20 19:01 | |
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As Trump Threatens the ‘End of Iran’ Its People Flock to Bitcoin
Thanks to Trump, Iran is between a rock and a hard place. As US sanctions squeeze the country tighter, inflation rises, and war drums echo in the distance, its people are flocking to Bitcoin. Storm Clouds Are Gathering Over Iran Powered by an erratic, unpredictable man egged on by extremist advisors, this US administration is playing a dangerous game. дальше »
2019-5-20 16:00 | |
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Venezuela and Russia in Talks to Use State-Backed Petro Cryptocurrency for Bilateral Trade
Venezuela, a South American country embroiled in a bitter political impasse, is negotiating with Russia over abandoning the USD in their bilateral trade settlements. The two countries are in talks over the use of the Russian ruble, according to Jorge Valero, Venezuela’s representative in UN’s Geneva offices. дальше »
2019-5-20 15:24 | |
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Terrified Central Bank Attempts to Arrest Myanmar’s Bitcoin Binge
By CCN: An emerging economy which expects to attract $5. 8 billion worth of Foreign Direct Investments is belittling its goals with an anti-technology stance. Myanmar is the latest developing country that is hinting to shut doors in the face of bitcoin, a decade-old global cryptocurrency which proposes to replace banks with a decentralized network of transaction validators and bookkeepers. дальше »
2019-5-20 12:10 | |
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Blockchain as Key to Vienna’s Digital Future — Interview with Ulrike Huemer, CIO of Vienna, Austria
For Austria, blockchain is more than just a means of crypto-trading. Ulrike Huemer, the CIO of the capital city of Vienna, gave us an in-depth look at how the country seizes the potential of the nascent technology in order to provide public services and to help transform Vienna into a “smart city” дальше »
2019-5-19 22:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Regulations More Difficult than Previously Imagined, Says Fmr Russian President
Former Russian President and current Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says the Kremlin’s attempt to introduce tough cryptocurrency regulations is proving more difficult than previously imagined and the country’s effort might ultimately prove to be counterproductive. дальше »
2019-5-18 18:05 | |
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Baidu Stock Slides 16%: Here’s Why China’s Google is Stuck in Freefall
By CCN: Baidu, China’s largest search engine and that country’s equivalent of Google, suffered a 16 percent stock price haircut after reporting a poor earnings quarter that stunned shareholders. Baidu Stock in Freefall After Q1 Losses Shock Investors As China’s economic growth continues to slide, one of its largest tech companies, Baidu, has taken a hit to advertising revenues. дальше »
2019-5-18 21:20 | |
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Nuo Network Announces Wyre Integration for Mainstream Adoption, Lets Users Earn Interest with Debit Cards
Starting today, cryptocurrency users in the United States will be able to earn interest on their digital assets. Decentralized finance (DeFi) marketplace Nuo Network is partnering with Wyre to open peer-to-peer lending and borrowing to millions of people in the country. дальше »
2019-5-17 14:17 | |
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Powerful Indian Tech Lobby Urges Central Bank to Favor Bitcoin Startups
By CCN: Dominant Indian tech lobby, NASSCOM, is pushing the Reserve Bank of India to be inclusive with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in its regulatory sandbox to shape the future of the country’s fintech industry. дальше »
2019-5-17 11:01 | |
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Nuo Network Announces Wyre Integration for Mainstream Adoption, Lets Users Earn Interest with Debit Cards
Coinspeaker Nuo Network Announces Wyre Integration for Mainstream Adoption, Lets Users Earn Interest with Debit CardsDecentralized finance (DeFi) marketplace Nuo Network is partnering with Wyre to open peer-to-peer lending and borrowing to millions of people in the country. дальше »
2019-5-17 09:31 | |
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Poloniex Stops Offering Nine Coins in US Due to Uncertain Regulations
Crypto exchange Poloniex will stop offering trading in nine coins for U.S.-based customers due to uncertain regulations in the country
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Walmart Raises Prices amid Trade War, Should Focus on American Made
By CCN: The trade war between the United States and China is on, and some of the country’s biggest retailers are starting to feel the burn. The latest victim of Trump’s tariffs is Walmart, which says customers can expect price increases on some of its stores’ most prominent items thanks to tax hikes on products imported from China. дальше »
2019-5-17 23:19 | |
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Skype didn’t deliver on P2P’s promise, but Estonia has
While Skype is now a Microsoft-owned behemoth, its early days were very different. Skype‘s heritage goes back to KaZaa, a P2P (peer-to-peer) file-sharing application that was one of the pillars of the early internet. дальше »
2019-5-15 11:13 | |
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Canadian Bitcoin Miner Turns a Corner, Bolsters Local Economies
By CCN: Canada continues to grow its reputation as a friendly destination for bitcoin mining, which has been of particular benefit to the country’s provinces. Canada is attractive because of its energy cost efficiencies, which at least one crypto mining operation is taking advantage of. дальше »
2019-5-14 00:25 | |
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