A draft of an Indian national strategy on blockchain floats the idea of a central bank digital currency, the digital Indian rupee, and a national blockchain. A draft of India’s national strategy on blockchain and distributed ledger technology suggests a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital Indian rupee, and a national blockchain. The National […]
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Any short-term gains to Bitcoin indirectly helped by the virus will reverse in time, a prominent trader warns, as the cryptocurrency hovers at $9,000. Bitcoin (BTC) may be gaining thanks to “economic fear” over coronavirus — but only up to a point, analysts are concluding as the disease spreads. The cryptocurrency hovered at around $9,000 […]
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Saudi Aramco has joined the already sizeable list of oil companies partnered with Vakt, the provider of a blockchain-based trading settlement platform for North Sea oil. Saudi Arabia’s state oil company, Saudi Aramco, has bought into the blockchain-based oil trading company Vakt, Reuters reports on Jan. 28. Saudi Aramco’s Energy Ventures branch has bought $5 […]
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An act regulating cryptocurrency firms comes into effect on Jan. 28 in the Republic of Singapore. Legislation regulating the operations of cryptocurrency firms in Singapore comes into effect today, Jan. 28. The new Payment Services Act will regulate cryptocurrency payments and trading enterprises under some aspects of the regulatory regime that currently governs traditional payment […]
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Vays remains cool-headed despite markets clinching $9,000 for the second time this month, arguing higher levels must first endure. Bitcoin (BTC) rising above $9,000 has turned heads amid fresh uncertainty in China but has yet to convince one of its best-known traders. In the latest episode of his Trading Bitcoin YouTube series on Jan. 28, […]
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Offline cold storage cryptocurrency wallet provider GK8 is offering a bug bounty of up to $250,000 to the first person who can hack its ostensibly “hack-proof” product. Offline cold storage cryptocurrency wallet service provider GK8 is offering a bug bounty of up to $250,000 to the first person who can hack its product. GK8 — […]
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Gemini Europe, — the U.K. and EU affiliate of the Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange Gemini — has appointed a new chief compliance and money laundering reporting officer. Gemini Europe — the United Kingdom and EU affiliate of the Winklevoss twins’ United States-based crypto exchange Gemini — has appointed a new chief compliance and money laundering […]
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Bitcoin bulls pushed the price above a key level at $9,119 and are now aiming to set a daily higher high above $9,200. Bitcoin daily price chart. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin (BTC) bulls appear to have found a second wind which allowed them to push the price above $9,000 to daily high at $9,150. As discussed […]
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Two executives at Coinbase and Ripple are leading a drive for smart regulations and transparency in the crypto-sphere, which would drive mainstream adoption. Two executives at Coinbase and Ripple are leading a push for smart regulations and transparency in the crypto-sphere that would arguably drive adoption and take blockchain technology mainstream. Market integrity must improve […]
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Ditto Music to launch Bluebox, a blockchain recording technology that aims to trace royalties for music from the studio through to consumer streaming. Ditto Music will launch Bluebox, a blockchain recording technology that could be a boon to musicians and distributors alike. What it’s all about The problem, says Ditto Music CEO Lee Parsons, is […]
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