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Cryptocurrency, stablecoins for mainstream adoption
“The development of stablecoins, price-stable cryptocurrencies, asset-backed cryptocurrencies etc. is likely to play a critical role in how this new economy achieves mainstream adoption.” Experts who have written the report “The State of Stablecoins 2019: Hype vs....
Bitcoin has surged more then 10%
Bitcoin has increased more than 10% since the announcement of the launch of the JPM Coin, the cryptocurrency of the American bank JPMorgan. Ethel Jiang (Markets Insider) explains that the digital currency has exceeded $ 4,000 for the first time in over month.
Banking, blockchain gets inside in Japan
Japan's second largest bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), has perfected a proof-of-concept (PoC) through the blockchain-based consortium R3. William Suberg (Cointelegraph) explains that the institute aims to improve the productivity of its trade...
Blockchain, the German government is consulting companies but it needs a regulatory framework
The German government has opened a consultation to ask companies about possible application of the blockchain. Vera Eckert (Reuters) reports that blockchain startups have said that without a legal framework, there are high entrance hurdles. The government intends to...
Italy serves as leader in technological solutions for food traceability
According to an Istat report, Italy is in the top 3 European nations for agricultural production. As highlighted by the Coin Idol website, in the country there are more than 133 technological solutions for food traceability involved in the processes of definite...
U.S., there has been some discussion about regulation
During ‘a Bipartisan Policy Center event’ the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) discussed the better approach on regulating crypto products such as futures and ETF based on bitcoin.
Bitcoin ETFs for a new cryptocurrency market
Yoav Vilner (Forbes) ties the fortune of cryptocurrencies to the discussion between KiK, the messaging platform, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Vilner reports the opinion of some experts: bitcoin ETF's approval could give a new impetus to the entire...
Bitcoin takes advantage of the limits of the digital currencies of the central bank
Bitcoin could benefit from the Central bank digital currency (CBDC). News.Bitcoin website explains that when users of digital central bank currencies are tired of their limited functions (lack of privacy and censorship), they will seek alternative tools such as...
Cryptocurrency, a new endorsement comes from the United States
According Cambridge Associates, a consultant for pensions, institutional investors should invest in cryptocurrencies. Alastair Marsh (Bloomberg) reports the opinion of some analysts: "We see an industry that is developing," they say.
JP Morgan has launched its own cryptocurrency
The American bank has announced on its website that has successfully created and tested a blockchain-based virtual currency to allow transactions between institutional accounts.
HSBC, the blockchain saves money
Tom Wilson (Reuters) writes that, thanks to the blockchain, the British bank has significantly reduced the cost of settling foreign exchange trades.
Luxembourg, a law makes blockchain mainstream
The parliament passed a law that favors the use of the blockchain. Ana Alexandre (Cointelegraph) explains the advantages: above all, the reduction of intermediaries and the equalization of transactions carried out through this technology with traditional ones.