"Digital currencies, if well designed, could contribute to financial stability," said President of the Central Bank of Turkey (CBRT), Murat Cetinkaya. "CBRT closely monitors the developments in the digital economy and formed a group of market participants, policy makers and regulators to work on digital money." … [Read more...] about President of Turkish central bank is positive about cryptocurrencies
Iran to prepare bitcoin infrastructure
Iran's Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amir Hossein Davaee, said the Iranian government is ready to adopt bitcoin for use inside the country. … [Read more...] about Iran to prepare bitcoin infrastructure
CME will launch bitcoin futures this year
CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, plans to launch bitcoin futures by the end of 2017. … [Read more...] about CME will launch bitcoin futures this year
124 hedge funds are now focused on bitcoin and digital currencies
Autonomous Next, London-based fintech company, has released a research stating that the total number of crypto-funds reached 124 at the end of October 2017. … [Read more...] about 124 hedge funds are now focused on bitcoin and digital currencies
Vietnam bans cryptocurrencies as payment method
The State Bank of Vietnam has amended the monetary legislation regarding the use of bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Vietnam bans cryptocurrencies as payment method