Cryptocurrencies – Page 1427

Chilean President Considering Regulation of Cryptocurrencies

May 23, 2018 by DIGIT

The Chilean president, Mario Marcel, has made comment seemingly in favor of developing a regulatory apparatus for virtual currencies. The apparent openness to regulating cryptocurrencies contrasts significantly from the recent banking embargo targeting virtual currency recently witnessed in Chile. Also Read: Spanish Regulator Open to Approving Funds Investing Directly in Cryptocurrencies Chilean President Discusses Benefits of … Read more

Nobel Prize Economist Says That Crypto the Latest in a Pattern of Alternative Currencies

May 23, 2018 by DIGIT

Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller says that crypto is an old idea in a new package, cites Cincinnati Time Store and Karl Marx as predecessors Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Argentinian Bank Now Using Bitcoin For Cross-Border Transactions

May 23, 2018 by DIGIT

Banco Masventas of Argentina has partnered with a blockchain-based financial services firm to use Bitcoin as an alternative to SWIFT for cross-border payments Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

US: Crypto Could Pose a Problem for Candidates Seeking Security Clearances

May 23, 2018 by DIGIT

The US Department of Defense is uncertain whether to consider crypto assets a risk when processing candidates for security clearances Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Bitcoin Owning Contractors With U.S. Security Clearance May be Flagged ‘Risky’

May 23, 2018 by DIGIT

According to multiple reports, the Pentagon and the Defense Department are debating on whether or not cryptocurrency ownership is a problem for those who have U.S. security clearances and those applying for these privileges. The U.S. agencies may define digital currency owners as a ‘security risk’ in order to protect foreign and domestic classified information. … Read more

Russian State Duma Almost Unanimously Approves First Reading of Crypto Industry Bill

May 22, 2018 by DIGIT

Russian Duma approves first reading of bill that regulates all aspects of the blockchain industry, including defining crypto as property Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Taiwan: Legislators Launch Parliamentary Blockchain Alliance to Promote Industry Growth

May 22, 2018 by DIGIT

Taiwanese legislators launch parliamentary blockchain alliance to develop the emerging sector Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Ukraine: Police Employees Accused of Stealing Electricity to Mine Crypto, Report Says

May 22, 2018 by DIGIT

Employees at a branch of Ukraine’s National Police were allegedly mining crypto using their workplace’s electricity for four months, local news reports Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Mitsubishi, MUFG Conduct Successful Pilot Payment With Major Thai Bank’s Blockchain

May 22, 2018 by DIGIT

Mitsubishi Group and a Singapore bank complete cross-border payment using major Thai bank Krungsri’s blockchain tech Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Exec of $5.1 Trln Investment Firm Makes Tired Comparison of Crypto to Tulips

May 22, 2018 by DIGIT

Bitcoin’s price could go to zero, but blockchain tech is alright, says exec of investment firm that manages $5.1 trln Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico