Shenzhen’s Digital Yuan Test Records Massive Success

The government of Shenzhen, China, has announced via a WeChat post that its digital yuan test exercise, which went live on January 7, this year, has recorded massive success, as residents have used the central bank digital currency in nearly 140,000 transactions during the testing operation, reports TheBlock on January 18, 2021. China’s CBDC GainingRead More дальше »

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China’s Central Bank Successfully Completes Its Largest CBDC Pilot Program In Shenzhen

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) completed its largest digital currency electronic payment (DC/EP) test in Shenzhen. Over $3 million of the central bank’s digital currency was given away to over 100,000 residents in Shenzhen via a red envelope lottery, a WeChat post confirmed. дальше »

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French Central Bank Trials Digital Currency for Interbank Settlement

The pilot involved the settlement on a private blockchain of around €2 million. дальше »

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Tellor introduces new localized stable token protocol

The team of decentralized oracle solution Tellor, has announced the launch of Chorus, a community currency protocol. Chorus is being built to empower communities through customizable semi-stable coins that can be tailored to fit their specific needs. дальше »

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SETL completes first CBDC fund transaction on live market infrastructure

SETL, a London-based settlement and payments Infrastructure provider, today announced that Banque de France (BDF) has successfully completed a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transaction, using the SETL blockchain that powers the IZNES fund platform. дальше »

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ETH Ready for Bitcoin-like Price Discovery with New ATH; Blockchain Activity Goes Parabolic

ETH is the one in the limelight this week as the digital currency went even closer to its all-time high. Going as high as $1,389, as of writing, Ether is now just a few dollars away from its 2017 peak of $1,420 and going on a price discovery journey like Bitcoin that saw the leading cryptocurrency […] The post ETH Ready for Bitcoin-like Price Discovery with New ATH; Blockchain Activity Goes Parabolic first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Bank of France settles $2.4M fund in central bank digital currency pilot

The Bank of France processed $2.4 million worth of fund units using a CBDC in December as part of ongoing experiments into blockchain and stablecoin technology. дальше »

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Enjin Coin Becomes First Gaming Cryptocurrency Whitelisted for Use in Japan

ENJ has been given the official nod by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a self-regulatory body. дальше »

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Enjin Becomes First Financially Regulated Gaming Token in Japan

After over a year-and-a-half of regulatory due diligence that needed to be conducted by Enjin, the Japanese Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) has authorized official use of the platform’s native cryptocurrency, ENJ, across the entire country. дальше »

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Lyn Alden on Why the Dollar System No Longer Serves the US or the World

At the end of an 80-year global debt supercycle, who benefits from having the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency? дальше »

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KuCoin Unveils Innovative Trading Bot Feature to Generate Passive Income

Major cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin continues to innovate. This time, by launching a trading bot feature to ensure steady passive income. KuCoin Unveils Innovative Trading Bot Feature In an announcement made on January 18, IDG-backed digital currency exchange KuCoin stated they had officially launched the Trading Bot Feature. дальше »

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Former Canadian PM believes BTC is a potential reserve currency

Stephen Harper, Canada’s former prime minister, believes that bitcoin (BTC) and CBDCs could constitute a basket of reserve currencies that will replace the US Dollar. He said this in an interview with Jay Martin, the CEO of Cambridge House, at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference on January 18. дальше »

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Former Canadian Prime Minister Lists Bitcoin as Possible Future Reserve Currency

Stephen Harper said "the number of things that people use as reserves will expand," but the U.S. dollar will still retain its dominant role. дальше »

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Australian Bitcoin Trader Takes Banks to Tribunal After Sudden Account Closures

The trader operating a registered digital currency exchange, says he is unable to continue operating without banking services. дальше »

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Former Canadian prime minister names Bitcoin as possible reserve currency

Bitcoin could be part of a basket of reserve alternatives to the U.S. dollar, according to Stephen Harper.

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China’s Blockchain-Based Service Network to Integrate Central Bank Digital Currency

The BSN expects to complete integrations with a total of 30 public blockchains this year. дальше »

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IMF Says Only 23% of Central Banks Can Legally Issue Digital Currencies

Researchers at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have examined the central bank laws of 174 IMF members to answer the question of whether a digital currency is really money. They found that of all the central banks studied, only about 23%, or 40 central banks, “are legally allowed to issue digital currencies.” IMF Explores if […] дальше »

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SIL Finance Ushers In The New Era of DeFi

Dual currency impermanent loss mining token SIL will be launched soon Sister In Law, ticker name “SIL” is a decentralized passive investment platform based on smart contracts, focusing on providing users with DeFi financial services. дальше »

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China turns up pace on CBDC release, tests infrastructure prior to adoption

The yuan is not seen as a major currency. Could digitizing it change that? China is breaking new ground in the Shenzhen region and beyond. дальше »

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Argentine Billionaire Marcos Galperin Says Bitcoin a ‘Better Store of Value Than Gold’ as Officials Plan to Print More Pesos

Argentine billionaire and CEO of the e-commerce platform Mercado Libre, Marcos Galperin says bitcoin is a better store of value than gold. However, the billionaire thinks the crypto will not replace fiat currency due to what he terms the high “energy cost required to process its transfers. дальше »

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Jerome Powell: Fed is Studying Risks of Stablecoins As A ‘Very High Priority’

Meanwhile, the central bank isn’t feeling the “urge or need to be first” on CDBC's as they already got the first-mover advantage with the U.S. dollar being the reserve currency. The post Jerome Powell: Fed is Studying Risks of Stablecoins As A ‘Very High Priority’ first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Барри Силберт: Foundry станет крупнейшим майнинг-пулом в США

Основатель Digital Currency Group Барри Силберт анонсировал запуск майнинг-пула дочерней компанией Foundry в феврале 2021 года. I guess the secret is out! @FoundryServices has launched what will soon become the largest U. дальше »

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Best Bitcoin Tumbler Services [2021 Update]

Bitcoin isn’t an inherently private asset/currency. While it has its benefits in terms of simplifying value transfers (especially in cross-border transfers and situations where individuals aren’t given access to “classical” means of financing), the fact of the matter is that Bitcoin still suffers to provide satisfying levels of anonymity. дальше »

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US Fed: CBDC a ‘very high priority’ to combat bad private sector money

The United States Federal Reserve needs its own digital currency to protect against a possible overnight proliferation of stablecoin technology, says Fed chairman Jerome Powell. дальше »

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Брайан Брукс покинул пост главы Управления контролера денежного обращения США

В четверг, 14 января, Брайан Брукс ушел в отставку с должности главы Управления контролера денежного обращения (OCC) в составе Минфина США. Brian P. Brooks to Step Down, Blake Paulson to Become Acting Comptroller of the Currency on January 14, 2021 https://t. дальше »

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Anchorage Obtains Federal License to Operate as Crypto Bank

The U. S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted conditional approval to crypto custodian Anchorage to launch the first federally chartered digital asset bank in the country. In a statement on Jan. дальше »

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Bitcoin friendly Brian Brooks to step down as Acting Comptroller of US OCC

United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on 14 January that the federal agency’s Acting Controller Brian Brooks will step down, and that Blake Paulson will become the The post Bitcoin friendly Brian Brooks to step down as Acting Comptroller of US OCC appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase opens the door to more crypto listings with Asset Hub

The U.S. digital currency exchange plans to significantly increase its service offerings this year.

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Anchorage gets OCC’s approval to operate as a national crypto bank

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted Anchorage a federal charter to operate as a national crypto bank. This news was shared on January 13 through a press release, noting that the OCC made this decision after a thorough review of Anchorage Trust Company and its operations. дальше »

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Anchorage Becomes the First Digital Bank to Function As a Traditional Bank

Cryptocurrency startup Anchorage Hold LLC has received conditional approval from the US currency control office to become an official federal government bank. Qualified Custodian for Institutional Investors Anchorage, now officially known as the National Association of Anchorage Digital Bank, was the first cryptocurrency company to receive the Bundesbank charter. It is an essential milestone inRead More дальше »

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Grayscale Dissolves Its XRP Trust Prior to SEC Lawsuit

The SEC alleges that XRP is a security based on Ripple’s involvement with the digital currency. This has caused several cryptocurrency companies to distance themselves from XRP in recent weeks. дальше »

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US Comptroller of Currency Warms Up to DeFi Banks

When the U. S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced that money transfers could be settled in stablecoins, it was met with a lukewarm response. While the move was pro-digital currency, it did not support the beloved decentralization explicitly. дальше »

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OCC Chief Brian Brooks Is Stepping Down Thursday

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks will be stepping down on Jan. 14, he confirmed Wednesday. дальше »

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CoinGate Delists XRP as Gatehub Holds Fort

Another One Bites the Dust In a series of tweets, the exchange said the decision was a result of a loss of ability “to exchange XRP for merchants that want payouts in fiat currency.” Last year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint alleging Ripple Labs participated in unregistered securities offerings over … Continued The post CoinGate Delists XRP as Gatehub Holds Fort appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Association of Russian Banks cites risks associated with digital ruble

Digital currency plans across nations seem to be drawing out concerns from a host of commercial banks. As a result, several questions have emerged with regard to a CBDC’s impact on private banking sThe post Association of Russian Banks cites risks associated with digital ruble appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Comptroller of the Currency warns of new risks DeFi faces

The OCC chief wrote an opinion piece for the Financial Times saying the DeFi…

The post Comptroller of the Currency warns of new risks DeFi faces appeared first on Coin Journal.

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СМИ: глава OCC Брайан Брукс уйдет в отставку

Глава Управления контролера денежного обращения (OCC) в составе Минфина США Брайан Брукс покинет пост к концу недели. Об этом сообщила обозреватель Politico Виктория Гуида. NEWS: Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks is expected to leave the agency by the end of the week, according to people familiar with the matter. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Funds See Investment Declines in January 2021

Crypto price volatility at the start of the year seems to be making cryptocurrency fund investors wary as capital inflow for the sector has experienced a massive decline. The virtual currency market has seen a sudden spike to reach a $1 trillion valuation before a massive retrace that has seen “coins” fall significantly from theirRead More дальше »

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Crypto exchange Huobi adds support for RUB deposits and withdrawals

Huobi, the popular bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange company, today announced support for the Russian ruble (RUB), allowing users to deposit and withdraw the Russian fiat currency on their platform. дальше »

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Wall Street Veteran: OCC Ruling Is a Double-Edge Sword for the Crypto Industry

According to Wall Street veteran, Caitlin Long, the ruling from the Office of Comptroller of Currency (OCC), which was released in a letter last week, gives large banks an unfair advantage over crypto startups. дальше »

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Huobi Now Supports RUB Deposits and Withdrawals, Announces Crypto Purchase Campaign

The global crypto exchange leader, Huobi has announced support for the Russian ruble (RUB) allowing users to deposit and withdraw the new fiat currency on their platform. The new feature is introduced in collaboration with also enables users to purchase popular cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, EOS, BCH, ETC, BSV, DASH, HT and HPT […] дальше »

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An Upcoming Public Sale on Polkastarter Follows e-Money’s Successful DEX Launch

e-Money introduces fast, frictionless swapping of currency backed tokens into the Cosmos ecosystem With the world’s largest funds pouring millions into Bitcoin, the eyes of the world are on cryptocurrencies once again. дальше »

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Decentralizing Central Banks: How R3 Envisions the Future of Fiat

In a new report, bank consortium R3 compares two competing concepts for moving fiat currency to a blockchain or distributed ledger. дальше »

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Swiss Media Giant Says Bitcoin Is Becoming “Socially Acceptable”

With the price of bitcoin being on a tear since the Black Thursday crash, more retailers and institutions are adopting the number one crypto as a viable investment option. Fear of Currency Devaluation Push Investors to Bitcoin According to the Swiss publication Blick on Monday (Jan. дальше »

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Crypto Markets Suffer Heavy Losses, Bitcoin Price Sinks More Than 25% in 24 Hours

Cryptocurrency markets have suffered significant losses during the last 24 hours, as the entire crypto market cap has dropped below a trillion to $823 billion losing roughly 9.9% in value. Since the bitcoin price height on Sunday, January 10, bitcoin’s price plummeted over 25%, seeing the largest price dive of the year. Digital currency markets […] дальше »

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FCA Issues Fresh Crypto Warning to UK Investors

Fresh from enacting its ban on the sale of crypto derivatives to retail traders, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued new warnings about crypto investments to consumers. Meanwhile, commercial banks in the country are adopting a more anti-cryptocurrency stance refusing to accept deposits from virtual currency sources even as the government appears setRead More дальше »

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Three Best Bitcoin and Ethereum IRA Companies – 2021 Edition

Everyone must have heard about bitcoin currency and most of them tried to take part in the digital cryptocurrency rush, but those who didn’t, have missed an enormous chance to get wealthy and rich. дальше »

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Bittrex vs. Poloniex Exchange Comparison 2021

Bittrex and Poloniex are two of the most popular digital currency exchanges available today, specifically for their Bitcoin to alternative (altcoin) trade-pairing options. Bittrex and Poloniex are two of the market leader and both of these exchanges are well respected. дальше »

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Chinese Bank Trials Digital Yuan Services at ATMs: Report

Trials of China's central bank digital currency continue, with ATMs now starting to be used in Shenzhen. дальше »

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Buying A Tesla With Bitcoin May Soon Become Reality As Elon Musk Hints At Accepting Crypto For Payments

The richest man in the world set Twitter ablaze in a recent tweet in which he declared that he approves of being paid in the world’s most valued digital currency Bitcoin. When Bitcoin author Ben Mezrich took to his Twitter page to say that he wouldn’t mind getting paid in Bitcoin, he couldn’t have guessed […] дальше »

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