The central bank of Russia says that crypto assets don’t constitute a risk to global financial stability
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Central Bank Of Russia: Crypto Assets Do Not Pose Risk to Global Financial Stability
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Iran: Crypto Adoption or Rejection?
Economic sanctions have led to polarizing views on cryptocurrencies in Iran
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1090 DApps And 700 Tokens Launched on Ethereum Network in 2017, Analyst Says
Etherium analytics firm Alethio has revealed that ETH blockchain hosted over 1,090 DApps and more than 700 tokens in 2017
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How Lithuania Became a Hub of Cryptocurrency Innovation
On the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea lies Lithuania, a country of some 2.8 million. Most most people would struggle to place it on a map, and there are 77 European cities larger than its capital Vilnius, which number just 578,000. Despite this, Lithuania has outperformed nations 20 times its size in the token […]
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A London-Based Company Successfully Trademarks the Name ‘Bitcoin’
Multiple reports and public filings have shown a UK-based firm called ‘A.B.C. IPHoldings South West’ has successfully acquired a trademark for the name ‘Bitcoin’. According to a merchant on Etsy, IP-Holdings sent a cease and desist order because they were selling Bitcoin-themed t-shirts. Also read: There’s a Bitcoin Themed Card Game On Kickstarter Called ‘Bitcon’ UK […]
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Russian Central Bank’s Deputy Governor: Blockchain Tech Still Needs to ‘Mature’
The Russian Central Bank’s First Deputy Governor has said that blockchain is not yet “mature” enough for industrial-scale use
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SA Central Bank Comes Up With Another Nickname for Cryptos – “Cyber Tokens”
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 […]
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Alleged BTC-e Mastermind Confesses to Russian Money Laundering Charges
According to regional publications in Russia, the alleged BTC-e mastermind and prisoner in Greece, Alexander Vinnik, has allegedly confessed to charges of fraud and money laundering on May 24, 2018. Reports reveal a signed document details that Vinnik admits to committing financial fraud between 2011-2017 through the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange. Also read: This Week in […]
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Russian Central Bank to Pilot First Official ICO
Russian state-owned bank Sberbank and the National Settlement Depository will test the country’s first official ICO using the Russian central bank’s regulatory sandbox
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Russian Duma Adopts Three Crypto Bills on First Reading
Russian State Duma has approved its first reading of the long-awaited legislation package regulating crypto-related matters and activities. The legal texts, voted almost unanimously, will open the way for legalization of cryptocurrencies in the Russian Federation, including their exchange and circulation under certain conditions. Deputies now have about two weeks to propose amendments before they […]
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