Open-source public blockchain project Nervos has announced the launch of its mainnet dubbed Lina on Nov. 16. Nervos Network, an open-source public blockchain project, has announced the launch of its mainnet dubbed “Lina.” In an announcement on Nov. 6, the Chinese blockchain network founded by the creators of Spark Pool, the largest Ether (ETH) mining […]
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Following President Xi’s statement, China is now actively pursuing blockchain development through regulation, promotion and application. After President Xi Jinping called to speed up the development of blockchain technology in the country on Oct. 24, blockchain-related news from China just keeps on coming as the country is seemingly eager to beat the United States (or […]
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Subsidiaries of the jurisdictions’ two central banks will collaborate on a new project to link their two trade finance platforms using blockchain technology. Blockchain has received fresh endorsement from China in the form of a development pact with the de facto central bank of Hong Kong. In a news post on Nov. 6, the Hong […]
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Hong Kong’s financial watchdog announced it will unveil regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges and application requirements today. Hong Kong’s financial regulator — the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) — will publish a new set of regulations for Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency exchanges today. The news, reported by Reuters on Nov. 6, was announced by Chief Executive […]
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U.S. pro-crypto Rep. Warren Davidson promotes blockchain’s promise in American manufacturing in response to public fears in the face of technology. United States pro-crypto Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) has once again called for clear regulations of blockchain industry to maintain U.S. economic dominance. On Nov. 4, Davidson published a letter in the Wall Street Journal […]
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Coinbase’s legal chief Brian Brooks believes the private sector should be responsible for creating the United States digital dollar. Coinbase’s legal chief, Brian Brooks, feels that the United States government should take a step back and allow the private sector to create the U.S. digital dollar. Private sector should build the technology In a Fortune […]
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The U.S. SEC has set an extremely high bar for BTC ETF applicants, but new proposals keep coming. What will it take for one to be accepted? October has been a busy month in the race to register the first crypto exchange-traded fund compliant with the requirements of United States regulators. Following the Chicago Board […]
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International securities regulator IOSCO suggested that some stablecoin implementations are securities based on how they are structured. International securities regulator International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) suggested that some stablecoin implementations are securities. In a statement released on Nov. 4, IOSCO informed the public that on Oct. 30 its board met to — among other […]
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Huawei has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the digital currency research unit of the People’s Bank of China. Multinational telecommunications and consumer electronics giant Huawei has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC). According to a statement from Huawei’s WeChat channel on Nov. 4, PBoC deputy […]
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Bahrain has introduced a fast-track process for fintech startups looking to do business in the country. The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has introduced a new program to attract more startups to the country. According to a press release on Oct. 29, the investment promotion agency for the Kingdom of Bahrain has introduced a fast-track […]
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