While Japan’s new laws are welcoming for most crypto exchanges, as they expect more institutional investors, custodians and wallet makers are getting worried. On May 31, the Japanese House of Representatives amended two cryptocurrency-related laws, the Payment Services Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, which will come into effect in April 2020. Most […]
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Antonopoulos believes that the current volatility is an inevitable fact arising from the crypto market’s limited liquidity. Andreas Antonopoulos is a well-known bitcoin (BTC) educator and crypto commentator, as well as a security and decentralized systems expert. His 2014 book, Mastering Bitcoin, gave an in-depth technical analysis of the top cryptocurrency and a solid foundation […]
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A think tank says the debate about digitization and distributed ledger technology in Switzerland has focused more on risks than opportunities. Switzerland’s national bank should work with large industry players to develop a Swiss franc token, according to a report by the Avenir Suisse think tank on June 4. Avenir Suisse is an independent privately funded […]
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The Supreme Court of Israel says Leumi Bank cannot block Bits of Gold’s account due to regulatory concerns, setting precedent for other crypto organizations. The Supreme Court of Israel has declared that Leumi Bank cannot block the cryptocurrency exchange Bits of Gold’s account on the grounds of regulatory concerns, according to a report by Finance […]
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Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development will finance the production of a documentary using its BNDES token. A Brazilian state-owned bank is reportedly funding a documentary film through its own ether-based stablecoin, Cointelegraph Brazil reports on June 3. Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) will finance the production of a […]
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sponsored A crypto exchange offers conversions from seven fiat currencies to reach a global audience. One of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges by trading volume believes digital currencies can provide financial freedom to consumers in countries where instability and inflation are making fiat payments impractical. In the world of digital technology dominance, traditional global financial […]
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Brazilian banks will be implementing a new standardized blockchain identity solution powered by Hyperledger Fabric. Brazilian banks will be implementing a new standardized blockchain identity solution powered by the Hyperledger Fabric-platform, Cointelegraph Brazil reported on June 2. The identity solution — co-developed by IBM and the country’s central bank, CIP — is reportedly to be […]
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London-based cryptocurrency mining firm Argo Blockchain has significantly upgraded its 2019 second quarter forecast. London-based cryptocurrency mining firm Argo Blockchain has significantly upgraded its 2019 second quarter forecast in light of the crypto market upturn. The news was reported by Alliance finance and stock market news agency for London South East on June 3. Following […]
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Caitlin Long and Peter Van Valkenburgh find themselves on the opposite sides of the federal-versus-state regulation divide. It is easy to think of the most prominent blockchain advocates as a united front, whose ranks are tightly closed in the face of the common enemy — a horde of fierce crypto critics, unwieldy regulators, anti-money laundering […]
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The CEO of NZIA Ltd, the firm developing the Bahamas’ central bank digital currency, said that startups will be key to its adoption The CEO of transactions firm NZIA Ltd, Jay Joe, says Bahamian tech startups will need to lead the development of Project Sand Dollar, according to a report by the Nassau Guardian on […]
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