The People’s Bank of China issued $2.8 billion in blockchain-based special financial bonds for small and micro enterprises. The adoption rate of blockchain technology in China continues to impress as the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has reportedly issued 20 billion yuan ($2.8 billion) in blockchain-based special financial bonds for small and micro enterprises. According […]
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Choosing a cryptocurrency exchange can be difficult but here’s 10 essential aspects to consider when looking for a trading platform. Choosing the right cryptocurrency exchange may be one of the most important initial tasks an interested trader or investor must complete. Picking the wrong platform could potentially lead down a road riddled with hacks, distractions […]
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After a lengthy period of consolidation, many cryptocurrencies appear to be setting up for a large move within the next few days. China could start its pilot for the central bank digital currency (CBDC) before the end of this year, according to local news outlet Caijing. The article states that the anticipated pilot project “will […]
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A limited debut of China’s long-touted central bank digital currency is set to begin in the city of Shenzhen by the end of 2019, according to a media report. China is at last planning to conduct the first real-world test of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), fresh reports claim. According to local news outlet […]
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Ethereum completes the Istanbul hard fork, analysts warn “the halvening” will be a non-event, and research suggests crypto will replace fiat by 2030. Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much […]
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Can the approaching holiday season boost Bitcoin and crypto prices? Let’s analyze the charts of the top performers of the past seven days. The New York Digital Investment Group LLC (NYDIG) has received approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer its shares to institutional investors, including registered investment advisers, their […]
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A guide to Bitcoin halving — a pre-scheduled event that will reduce the asset’s supply, potentially driving the price upward. Will the Bitcoin price change? Historically, the price has gone up following a halving, but it ultimately depends on the supply/demand ratio. Essentially, Bitcoin halving cuts down the supply of BTC, making the asset more […]
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Former Italian minister of economy and finance spoke to Cointelegraph about his vision of the future economy and crypto’s part in it. During the Code4Future conference, the first event in Italy dedicated to the concept of open innovation held at the Talent Garden in Rome, the former Minister of Economy and Finance Giulio Tremonti — […]
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According to a report by Forkast Insights, the research arm of Asia-based Forkast, blockchain is a rapidly maturing technology in China, “far beyond the experimental stage.” Forkast Insights, the research arm of Asia-based Forkast, took an in-depth, comprehensive look at how blockchain technology is integrated in China. On Dec. 5, Forkast Insights presented its first […]
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General manager at the BIS Agustin Carstens seems to have changed his negative stance towards CBDCs, now saying that such currencies could open up new possibilities. General manager at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Agustin Carstens seems to have changed his negative stance towards central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), now stating that such currencies […]
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