Bitcoin Under Increasing Scrutiny on Island of Bali
Bitcoin is under heavy surveillance on Bali, an island in the Indonesian archipelago, according to local reports. #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Survey: Indians See Brighter Crypto Future than Americans
Despite repeated government warnings against crypto investing, a sizable majority of Indians feel optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies. Just as many Indians, as Americans, 7%, admit they own bitcoin or an altcoin, according to a survey that covered 6 countries, including major markets. Indians are more optimistic, however – 68% believe that most people will … Read more
Crackdown on Bitcoin Hits Businesses in Bali
Having issued a stark warning to “all parties” against any use of “virtual currency”, Bank Indonesia has now joined forces with local police to prevent bitcoin transactions where they are most likely to take place – in Bali. The island, a popular holiday destination with tourists spending both fiat and crypto, has been targeted by … Read more
The Futility of Government Bans – Bitcoin Always Finds a Way
Cryptocurrencies have been threatened at one point or another by nearly every country on the planet. Rarely does a government venture beyond rhetoric. Those resorting to crackdowns are often met with greater public appetite for decentralized virtual money, making all that initial fuss an exercise in futility. Be they communist strongholds or liberal democracies, bitcoin … Read more
Central Bank of Indonesia Warns Against All Cryptocurrency Use, Cites High Risk
The central bank of Indonesia warns all citizens against cryptocurrency use, taking a harsher tone than previous advisory statements. #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Bank Indonesia: Do Not Sell, Buy, Trade Cryptocurrency
Bank Indonesia, Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia’s central bank, has issued perhaps its bluntest statement yet on curbing the use of cryptocurrency, affirming a hardening stance on the popularity of what it refers to as “virtual currency” such as bitcoin. Also read: Ditch University and High Transaction Fees! Bank Indonesia Warns All Parties … Read more
It Came from the East: How Asia Bolstered Cryptocurrencies in 2017
Bitcoin and the digital asset economy has seen a meteoric rise in value over the course of 2017. Various countries have caught the cryptocurrency fever, but the lion’s share of digital asset demand has stemmed from regions located in Asia. It’s clear from various data recorded all year long that countries like Japan, South Korea, … Read more
Crypto to Take Center Stage at G20 – “Need to See How We Can Regulate Bitcoin”
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced on Sunday December 17th that the next Group of 20 (G20) meeting would include discussion about how to regulate the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin. The digital asset hasn’t ceased in making news all year, and European politicians appear more concerned in direct proportion to its price increase, … Read more