How distributed ledger technologies can help law enforcement agencies to fight crime and money laundering. The problem of spreading cybercrime is becoming more acute today, and developed countries with high gross domestic product rates suffer from it to a much greater extent than developing countries. This is due to the fact that the more advanced […]
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As a developing tech power, China is one of the fastest countries in adopting blockchain technology. 2020 has been a year full of challenges for the world, but for a country like China with such a large population base and rapid development, it has also been a year of opportunities. On Oct. 24, 2019, China […]
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More companies are looking toward DLT to enhance business operations. Here is what the adoption landscape looks like. To date, the ever-evolving DLT landscape has brought about dramatic changes to the world of finance and businesses in multiple industries. While blockchain is a type of distributed ledger technology, there are various other applications that have […]
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As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow, so does mining. But there’s a new trend developing now that has only recently emerged. Bitcoin mining started out as a small endeavor taken on by a few individuals repurposing home computers to mint virtual coins that were, at the time, almost worthless. Fast forward to 2020, and […]
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Downward pressure sees Bitcoin stop trading sideways to fill more of the giant $1,300 CME futures gap on Wednesday. Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $18,000 on Dec. 9 in the latest continuation of its bearish comedown from all-time highs. Cryptocurrency market overview from Coin360 Analyst: BTC price should “keep correcting” Data from Cointelegraph Markets, Coin360 and […]
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Crypto funds have posted near-record inflows during recent weeks as the gold investment products shed liquidity. A new report from market data aggregator CoinShares has revealed recent surging crypto inflows amid record gold outflows. The report, published Dec. 7, notes that gold investment products have seen record outflows of $9.2 billion over the past four […]
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The SEC subpoenas the former owner’s bank accounts to find out what happened to investments into Crypto Traders Management. Dissolved limited liability company Crypto Traders Management is seeing its legal troubles multiply. Per a Dec. 4 legal filing in Utah, CTM and former manager Shawn Cutting are trying to fight off a subpoena from the […]
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Stablecoins are an integral part of the future of the financial system. And Facebook’s Diem, formerly Libra, is part of that future. Facebook, it is reported, could launch its long-awaited digital currency as early as January 2021 in the form of a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. Central banks and regulators have been galvanized into action since […]
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The United Nations wants to tackle urban challenges like land-grabbing and inefficient use of space with blockchain technology. The United Nations has released a blockchain-powered solution to help the Afghan government manage property ownership issues in the country’s urban areas. According to a Dec. 2 announcement, the U.N. Human Settlements Programme, or U.N.-Habitat, will present […]
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Bitcoin price has overtaken its 2017 high, but should investors expect the top-ranked altcoins to do the same? After a rather lengthy wait, Bitcoin price is finally back to the same price range it was in 3 years ago. Back in 2017, when the Bitcoin (BTC) price peaked near $19,900, most altcoins also posted 200% […]
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