Flying under the radar, Turkey is becoming one of the leading adopters of crypto in the world. When thinking of countries that are ahead of the curve in crypto adoption, Turkey might not be the first place that springs to mind. However, Statistica’s Global Consumer Survey for 2019 shows that a fifth Turkish residents are […]
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Switzerland’s main stock exchange SIX has listed a Tezos-based exchange-traded product that enables investors to generate passive income. Switzerland’s main stock exchange SIX has listed a Tezos-based exchange-traded product (ETP) that enables investors to generate passive income. Traded under the symbol AXTZ, the product is issued by fintech Amun AG in partnership with the Tezos […]
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Swiss crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse is partnering with European payment and transaction services provider Worldline to boost crypto payment acceptance in the country. Swiss crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse is partnering with European payment and transaction services provider Worldline to boost crypto payment acceptance in the country. The firms have signed a letter of intent for […]
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Two former executives at crypto finance firm Circle and former DRW executive jointly founded proprietary crypto trading firm CMS Holdings. Two former executives at crypto finance firm Circle and former DRW executive jointly founded proprietary crypto trading firm CMS Holdings. The new venture Coindesk reported on Nov. 12 that the firm is the joint venture […]
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Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++ programming language, has vented his frustration about the use of C++ in Bitcoin mining operation. Bjarne Stroustrup, a Danish computer scientist and the creator of C++ programming language, has vented his frustration with use of C++ in Bitcoin (BTC) mining. Stroustrup made his remarks during an interview for Lex […]
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Regulated Swiss cryptocurrency bank SEBA is now fully operational for professional investors and enterprise clients. Switzerland-based cryptocurrency bank SEBA has launched its services for professional investors and enterprise clients, according to an official news release published on Nov. 12. As reported, SEBA Bank AG (formerly SEBA Crypto AG) is a fully-regulated institution, having secured a […]
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Benoît Cœuré will take on a further digital currency-related role, having already led a group researching stablecoins. A former European Central Bank board member will chair a new arm of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) focusing on digital currencies and financial innovation. In a press release on Nov. 11, the BIS confirmed Benoît Cœuré […]
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Auditors allege the biggest hurdle facing the blockchain systems being adopted by food retail giants such as Walmart and Nestlé has nothing to do with the technology itself. Experts allege the biggest hurdle facing the blockchain systems being adopted by food retail giants such as Walmart and Nestlé has nothing to do with the technology […]
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Calibra CEO David Marcus said the firm is investigating how it can appoint an auditor to ensure that financial data and personal data from Facebook do not intermingle. Calibra cryptocurrency wallet CEO David Marcus spoke at the New York Times Dealbook Conference in New York City where he discussed the worldwide regulatory scrutiny the stablecoin […]
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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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