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Cryptocurrencies don’t meet the requirements of money, according to the South African Reserve Bank which has decided to call them by a different name. It’s one that does not imply either currency or cryptography. “We prefer to use the word ‘cyber-token’,” said a high-ranking official of the central bank in Pretoria, adding another entry into … Read more
It’s rather like the effects of smoking, or slouching, or eating too much sugar. You know you shouldn’t do it. You know it’s bad for you. But there are so many other things that can kill you first, right? When you spend so much time chasing customers and crafting marketing campaigns to attract and retain them, … Read more
$1.2 bln in crypto has been stolen since the beginning of 2017, with the new GDRP set to hinder cybercrime enforcement efforts, new report shows Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Barcelona’s Tech City announces addition of blockchain development center Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Chinese prosecutors charge the last four suspects out of around 100 involved in the case against pyramid scheme OneCoin Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The upcoming implementation of a major regulatory push by the European Union to control how companies can operate on the Internet has killed another venture in the cryptocurrency sphere. This story, astrology-based financial investment, and many more feature in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief. Also Read: Marvel, The Simpsons Go Crypto Parity Shuts Down … Read more
A notable week for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) – the network successfully upgraded the blockchain protocol by extending the block size to 32MB. The change will allow a greater number of transactions to be processed with inexpensive and consistent transaction fees. Also, Seminole County in Florida will accept tax payments in both Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and … Read more
A study of 48 EU countries for their blockchain and crypto-friendliness puts Switzerland, Gibraltar, and Malta at the top Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
A directive affecting the crypto sector in Europe has been adopted by the EU Council. The document updates the anti-money laundering legislation of the European Union to address, among other issues, “the risks linked to virtual currencies.” The new rules aim to reduce anonymity for both users and transactions with requirements for know-your-customer procedures that … Read more
The European Central Bank’s Yves Mersch says banks should keep cryptocurrency dealings separate from other activities, as crypto doesn’t “qualify” as money Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
