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Spanish left-wing political alliance Unidos Podemos has proposed an initiative to explore the benefits of blockchain and regulate crypto Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Right after Washington’s move to impose sanctions that will restrict Iran’s access to US currency, reports came out that Tehran is speeding up the project to develop a national cryptocurrency. Officials in the Islamic Republic believe the state-issued coin could help circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. Also read: New Bill Proposes 5% … Read more
Money? Commodities? Securities? Utility tokens? The world’s governments can’t agree on what cryptocurrencies really are Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Coinbase has jumped on the cryptocurrency gift card bandwagon, with users across the EU and Australia now able to spend their crypto balances on e-gift cards Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
An EU study claims that the international nature of the cryptocurrency markets is a challenge for European regulators because many players, especially miners, are outside their reach. The researchers also expect that bank-issued coins could reshape the balance of power among cryptos, with commercial banks using underhanded tactics to stifle the competition. Also Read: The … Read more
Eastern European nations have been following closely regulatory developments in the West to better understand where the wind is blowing before addressing the challenges presented by cryptocurrencies. This strategy has proved fruitless, however, as developed western countries, and international organizations, have not been able to come up with a unified approach towards regulating the crypto … Read more
More than 80 percent of ICOs in 2017 are identified as “scams,” while the UK sees crypto becoming mainstream within a decade — read more in our Hodler’s Digest Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Crypto exchange Binance is working on a project to launch a decentralized bank bridging the crypto industry with conventional banking. The financial institution will be based in Malta and fundraising will be conducted under German law. Authorities in Valletta have welcomed the initiative that is expected to win support from other crypto investors as well. … Read more
The EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive has come into force, setting new rules for European financial watchdogs to monitor cryptocurrencies Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
European Parliament asked academics to share their insight on cryptos, and they advised ECB to stay cautious, although stressed that VCs won’t pose any serious risk in the near future Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
