Federally chartered banks are allowed to participate in independent node verification networks and use stablecoins for payment activities … [Read more...] about US banks given permission to use blockchain infrastructure and issue stablecoins
The EU presents a plan to regulate digital assets
Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis says the future of finance has to do with digital technology … [Read more...] about The EU presents a plan to regulate digital assets
U.S. regulator authorises national banks to offer crypto custody
U.S. bank regulator gives permission to national banks and federal savings associations to provide custodial service … [Read more...] about U.S. regulator authorises national banks to offer crypto custody
Sweden to test e-krona, a digital version of cash
Riksbank, the central bank of Sweden, has launched a pilot project aimed at developing and testing a digital currency, e-krona. … [Read more...] about Sweden to test e-krona, a digital version of cash
Bitcoin adoption in Australia
Bitcoin adoption around the world varies immensely. Various factors can contribute to this, from legal regulations, to media coverage, and general consumer awareness. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin adoption in Australia
German banks will be able to store and sell cryptocurrency since 2020
From January 1, 2020, German banks can support the sale and custody of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, local business newspaper Handelsblatt reported. … [Read more...] about German banks will be able to store and sell cryptocurrency since 2020
Chinese president calls for acceleration of development of blockchain technology
China’s President Xi Jinping said the country needs to “seize the opportunity” afforded by blockchain technology and aim at taking "the leading position in the emerging field of blockchain." … [Read more...] about Chinese president calls for acceleration of development of blockchain technology
China’s central bank could launch cryptocurrency in several months
The state-backed cryptocurrency is all but ready to launch, with network capacity at 300,000 transactions per second … [Read more...] about China’s central bank could launch cryptocurrency in several months