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A draft ordinance aiming to regulate the issuance of “electronic money” has been presented in Romania. The document authored by the Finance Ministry specifies the entities that can act as issuers and clarifies the conditions under which e-money can be emitted. While it does not specifically mention cryptocurrencies, some of its definitions and provisions can … Read more
A former NYSE executive has joined the Winklevoss brothers’ crypto exchange Gemini as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
In recent Chinese cryptocurrency news: a prominent scholar has advocated that China adopt a permissive regulatory apparatus, drawing influence from Japanese and U.S. legislation. Research conducted by the International Monetary Institute at Renmin University of China has estimated that the number of Chinese bitcoin investors exceeds 3 million, and an audio recording of famed bitcoin … Read more
Hyperledger Project Executive Director Brian Behlendorf stated that the blockchain revolution will hardly be noticeable to common consumers Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The central bank of the Philippines has approved applications from two new digital currency exchanges, which allows the conversion of Philippine pesos into virtual currencies Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Blockchain technology offers an unrivaled opportunity for the UK to redesign its data systems. The state should therefore focus on implementing blockchain technology to increase efficiency, save on costs, and rebuild societal trust. This is according to a report by Eddie Hughes, the Member of Parliament representing Walsall North in the UK. The comprehensive report … Read more
Germany’s Ministry of Finance says issuing a central bank digital currency contains “a number of risks that are not well understood” Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
This week one of Europe’s largest speed trading platforms and exchange-traded fund (ETFs) dealers, Flow Traders NV, announced the firm is entering the cryptocurrency space by offering bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to its clientele. Also read: Switzerland Considers Granting Crypto Businesses Access to Banking Services Speed Trading Platform Flow Traders Enters the Cryptocurrency Trading … Read more
Trade finance is a complex and tedious process that involves a large number of participants. With the risks involved being quite high, especially in international trade finance, banks have stepped in to mitigate them through various products such as letters of credit and bank guarantees. This industry is long overdue for a blockchain revolution, according … Read more
Bitmain has received $12 billion of investments following the recent closing of a Series B funding round Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico