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South Korea Establishes Panel for CBDC Review
South Korea’s central bank plans to conduct an in-depth review of the modalities required for issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The news is the latest example of the country’s focus on digital innovation amid the backdrop of China’s advancement in the CBDC sphere. дальше »
2020-6-16 14:02 | |
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India Crypto Ban Round 2: Finance Ministry Calls for Debate
Discussions over whether to ban cryptos in India might be on the agenda again. The country’s Finance Ministry is calling for a broad-based consultation on the matter. While India’s Supreme Court struck out on a previous crypto trading ban, the subject of a blanket cryptocurrency ban is once again making headlines in the country. дальше »
2020-6-13 18:20 | |
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Estonia Revokes License of Over 500 Crypto Companies to Curb Money Laundering
European Union member Estonia is now cracking down on cryptocurrency firms to attack money laundering in the country. Estonia has been in the spotlight for Europe’s biggest money-laundering scandal, about €200 billion were laundered from Denmark’s biggest financial institution Danske Bank’s Estonian branch from 2007-2015. дальше »
2020-6-12 18:07 | |
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QuadrigaCX was an “Old-fashioned Fraud Wrapped in Modern Technology” – OSC Report
“What happened at Quadriga was an old-fashioned fraud wrapped in modern technology,” said the Ontario Securities Commission in an investigation. The 10-month long investigation into the exchange by the country’s biggest securities regulator revealed that the collapse of the Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform QuadrigaCX was because of a Ponzi scheme operated by its founder Gerald […] дальше »
2020-6-12 17:20 | |
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Indian Government Considering Banning Cryptocurrencies, Again
India continues to oscillate over its stance toward cryptocurrencies as according to a report by The Economic Times, the country is now considering introducing a federal law to put a lasting ban on digital currencies. дальше »
2020-6-12 08:35 | |
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Bitcoin, Ethereum's popularity in China not a fluke
The cryptocurrency club is becoming exclusive, with countries around the world in a race to put forward their version of a central bank digital currency [CBDC]. China is the only country that has annoThe post Bitcoin, Ethereum's popularity in China not a fluke appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-6-9 13:00 | |
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Set to Grow, India’s Crypto Industry Must First Toil Tough Ground
Several factors make India the hallmark country for crypto adoption. Experts, however, agree that several challenges still stand in the way. дальше »
2020-6-9 19:14 | |
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New COVID-19 Relief Proposal Could Provide 1 BTC a Month Worth per American Household
As of today, over two million cases of coronavirus and 112,472 deaths have been reported in the US. The lockdowns in the country resulted in the unemployment hitting 14. 7% with the loss of 20 million jobs in April. дальше »
2020-6-8 17:26 | |
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Kyrgyzstan Lawmakers Mulling Over Taxing and Regulating Cryptocurrency Mining
Kyrgyz Republic's lawmakers are looking to introduce a taxation bill for cryptocurrency mining which, if passed would make it the first piece of crypto legislation in the country. The bill would amend the Tax Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and bring crypto mining under its tax code. дальше »
2020-6-6 21:07 | |
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Japanese Banks Exploring Digital Currency Payments Interoperability
Major banking giants in Japan together crypto exchange platform DeCurret have formed a working group to explore digital currency payments interoperability. Meanwhile, regulators in the country are warning investment advisors to fulfill the necessary licensing requirements before offering their services. дальше »
2020-6-5 01:03 | |
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Will Chaos in U.S. Surge Bitcoin above $10,000 Again?
Since Floyd’s death on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, civil unrest has sprung up across the country. Six states and 13 cities have declared states of emergency, and the National Guard has been called to help in 21 states and Washington, DC. дальше »
2020-6-4 17:23 | |
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US Regulators Target Bitcoin ATMs: 88% of the Funds Exit the Country via Machines
Bitcoin automated teller machines (BATMs) will become the next target for regulators, as world governments tighten screws on money laundering. According to Ciphertrace CTO John Jeffries, crypto-cash machines will attract “greater…regulatory focus” in a bid to rein-in alleged cross-border illicit financial transfers. дальше »
2020-6-4 05:30 | |
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China’s Digital Yuan Set to ‘Displace’ Bitcoin and U.S Dollar; Report
China's Digital Yuan could challenge the U. S dollar and Bitcoin, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. The PBoC backed digital asset was piloted in April by the Agricultural Bank of China within four cities in the country. дальше »
2020-6-4 00:04 | |
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Iranian Official: Central Bank Should be In Charge of Crypto’s; ‘Take Bitcoin Seriously’
An Iranian lawmaker has argued that the country's Central Bank ought to be the oversight body of Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Tasnim news agency was the first to report on this development after Rep Mohammad Hossein Farhangi (Tabriz) shared his sentiments in Parliament. дальше »
2020-6-4 23:48 | |
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Ripple Execs, Led By CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Meet With Central Bank Of Brazil Officials in ‘Closed to the Press’ Meeting
Ripple Inc.’s, Brad Garlinghouse held a ‘closed to the press’ meeting with Brazil’s Central Bank officials on May 30th to discuss “institutional matters” in the South American country. Top officials from both Ripple and the Central Bank of Brazil held the meeting at 1700 hrs to 1800 hrs. What could be the motive behind the […] дальше »
2020-6-4 21:49 | |
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Iran Needs to Take Bitcoin Seriously, Says Lawmaker
An Iranian lawmaker is advising the government to actively control the development of the local Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto industry. Bitcoin Could be Beneficial for Iran According to Tasnim News Agency, Mohammad Hossein Farhangi, a member of Iran’s Parliament says the country’s government needs to move forward with developing its emerging crypto market. дальше »
2020-6-3 15:36 | |
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Venezuela Changes Policy to Enable Paying For Fuel With Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela has made a major change to its policy which offered subsidized fuels to its citizen amid a shortage of fuel across the country due to American sanctions. The policy change would mean that now, Venezuelans would have to pay for the fuel which they got almost for free under subsidies of the government. The […] дальше »
2020-6-3 21:34 | |
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Canada: Bitcoin Businesses Are Now Fully-Regulated, Listed as “Money Service” Entities
Canada’s Bitcoin- and crypto-focused company owners can now rejoice. The country has regulated all digital asset businesses as of June 1, 2020, after a five-year-long negotiation with local Bitcoin players. дальше »
2020-6-2 15:00 | |
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Indian IT Giant Tech Mahindra Launches Initiative to Equip Youth With Blockchain Skills
Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra, in association with Idealabs, has launched a strategic initiative to enhance the blockchain skillset and know-how of thousands of engineering students and tech professionals across the country. дальше »
2020-6-2 00:07 | |
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China Passes Law Protecting Cryptocurrency Inheritance
China has passed the country’s long-awaited civil code which expands the scope of inheritance rights to include cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin. Inherited cryptocurrencies will be protected under the new law. дальше »
2020-5-31 16:30 | |
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Russia Is About to Drop the Crypto ‘Iron Curtain,’ Industry Warns
Russia's crypto community is pushing back against a set of bills that could impose onerous restrictions on startups and individuals in the country. дальше »
2020-5-29 19:29 | |
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China’s First Civil Code Allows Citizens to Inherit Cryptocurrency
The Chinese Parliament has adopted the country’s first Civil Code, which among other things, enables citizens to inherit bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Crypto Inheritance Now Allowed in China In a report by local news outlet Xinhua News on Thursday (May 28, 2020), the adoption of China’s first Civil Code was made during the third sittingRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-5-29 15:14 | |
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China CBDC Leak Shows Alleged Video of RMB to Digital Yuan Conversion
A leaked video has reportedly emerged in China showing the conversion of renminbi (RMB) into digital yuan for use in the country’s proposed digital currency electronic payment (DC/EP) project. According to a tweet by Chinese crypto news outlet 8BTCNews, the video appeared on WeChat. дальше »
2020-5-30 13:22 | |
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Bitcoin May Surge as Chinese Yuan Gets Fixed to Lowest Price in a Decade
Unlike Bitcoin and other free markets, the Chinese yuan market is fixed and somewhat controlled by the country’s central bank. As Wikipedia describes: “Since 2006, the renminbi exchange rate has been allowed to float in a narrow margin around a fixed base rate determined with reference to a basket of world currencies. дальше »
2020-5-29 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin Trading Exploding in India Since Supreme Court’s RBI Ban Reversal
Bitcoin (BTC) trading in India is experiencing a resurgence since the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify the central bank’s 2018 crypto ban. However, insiders say the lack of regulatory clarity is still posing hurdles for virtual currency commerce in the country. дальше »
2020-5-29 00:00 | |
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OKEx Joins Coinpaprika to Release India Crypto Market Research Report
Cryptocurrencies are truly global in nature, and anyone anywhere with an internet connection and a wallet can make transactions without any external intervention. The second most populous country, India is one of the fastest-growing crypto markets with a huge potential waiting to be tapped. дальше »
2020-5-28 10:34 | |
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South Korea to tax crypto income from next year
The country plans to make traders, miners and projects receiving initial coin offerings to pay income tax from March 2021 South Korea will tax cryptocurrency traders, miners, and initial coin offerings from next year, according to reports in local news outlets. дальше »
2020-5-28 15:52 | |
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China: CBDC Issuance Could Be Fast-Tracked for COVID-19 Stimulus Payments
China’s planned digital currency electronic payment (DCEP) project may be accelerated to have the central bank digital currency (CBDC) available for COVID-19 stimulus package payments. The news is the latest in a string of government-led actions aimed at advancing the adoption of blockchain technology in the country. дальше »
2020-5-27 23:00 | |
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PBC Governor says China has no launch timetable for the Digital Yuan
The People’s Bank of China has reiterated that the Digital Yuan is still at the testing phase and there is no set timetable for the official launch The Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBC) Yi Gang has reportedly told a panel at a meeting that the country’s move towards launching a central bank-issued […] The post PBC Governor says China has no launch timetable for the Digital Yuan appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2020-5-27 20:07 | |
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India’s RBI claims no restrictions were imposed on banks for working with crypto businesses
The RBI’s response follows several complaints that some banks were refusing to offer banking services to crypto exchanges and related businesses The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified that it doesn’t prohibit banks and other financial services providers in the country from dealing with, or providing, bank account services to cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2020-5-27 19:59 | |
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Russian Bank, Sberbank, Announces $100M Contract To Buy 5000 Blockchain-Enabled ATMs
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank announced a $100 million deal to set up nearly five thousand blockchain-enabled ATMs across the country. The initiative is aiming at reducing the contact with bank cards and cash through integration with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Huawei Pay and Mir Pay. дальше »
2020-5-27 19:49 | |
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Bitcoin Now Open To 1.38 Billion People In India As RBI Clarifies Stance On Crypto
India’s Supreme Court lifted the infamous bitcoin ban sometime in March this year. This ban had been imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), restricting banks from servicing crypto-related businesses in the country. дальше »
2020-5-27 18:15 | |
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India: Conducive Regulations Aid Crypto Firm CoinDCX Raises $2.5 Million from Polychain Capital
Indian cryptocurrency firms are leaving no stone unturned in recent times. The country’s government, which is rather slow in adopting technology, okayed cryptocurrency businesses to continue earlier this year, leading to a flurry of investment and technological activity. дальше »
2020-5-27 17:00 | |
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Jobless South Korean University Graduates Are Increasingly Interested in Blockchain
Can blockchain cure the country’s job creation woes?
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China: Lawmaker Proposes Creation of a National Blockchain Fund
China’s blockchain adoption could go a step further with lawmakers looking at the creation of a national blockchain development fund. Authorities in Beijing continue to push for more involvement of the country’s government in leveraging the emerging technology across several economic sectors. дальше »
2020-5-26 00:07 | |
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China’s Digital Yuan Sets the Country on Track for Tokenomics Dominance
As the world emerges from lockdown, China is already several steps ahead in the roll-out of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Asian giant spearheaded its digital Yuan back in April and is now integrating the PBoC backed asset into China's existing payment networks. дальше »
2020-5-26 18:27 | |
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New Bill Wants to Eradicate Crypto Activity in Russia
Russia has always been an interesting country when it comes to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. A new proposed law would make it illegal to buy BTC with cash, and potentially lead to a seven-year jail sentence. дальше »
2020-5-26 18:00 | |
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Russia Proposes Law That Criminalizes Buying Bitcoin With Cash, Offenders Face 7 Years in Jail
Russian lawmakers have proposed new laws that seek to ban the use of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in the country, local media reported. According to draft bills submitted by a group of deputies to the Russian parliament recently, individuals may face up to seven years in prison and fines of up to $7,000 for […] The post Russia Proposes Law That Criminalizes Buying Bitcoin With Cash, Offenders Face 7 Years in Jail appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-5-24 04:05 | |
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Central Bank Digital Currencies are a Risk to Dollar Dominance: JPMorgan Report
According to JP Morgan Chase & Co., if the idea of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) gains traction, the US can risk losing its geopolitical power. “There is no country with more to lose from the disruptive potential of digital currency than the United States,” wrote analysts including Josh Younger, head of U.S. interest-rate derivatives […] дальше »
2020-5-24 21:24 | |
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China Could Move From Digital Yuan to Regional Stablecoin with Hong Kong as the Epicenter
China’s interest in blockchain and state-issued cryptocurrencies is hitting new highs each week. The country has already earmarked a blockchain zone, piloted its CBDC project, and put friendly energy regulations in place for miners. дальше »
2020-5-23 19:00 | |
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South Africa Leads Crypto Revolution in Africa – Challenges Spur and Slow Adoption
Africans rank atop global cryptocurrency ownership rates, according to a new report by Arcade Research. South Africa ranks third globally with 13% of its internet users owning or using cryptocurrencies, while 11% of connected Nigerians own cryptocurrencies in the fifth-placed populous West African country. дальше »
2020-5-24 16:35 | |
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Russian Government Set to Impose Fines and Imprisonment for Illegal Crypto Activities
The crypto landscape in Russia may soon be facing harsh laws as authorities have proposed new draft bills that seek to fine and imprison the illegal use of cryptocurrencies in the country. Crypto Violations Attract $28,000 Fine and 7 Years Imprisonment According to a report by the local news outlet RBC on Thursday (May 21,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-5-23 16:00 | |
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Digital Currencies Could Threaten US Geopolitical Power, Warns JPMorgan
“There is no country with more to lose from the disruptive potential of digital currency than the United States,” say analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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