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
Michael Pompeo: cryptocurrency should be regulated
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo explained why anonymous transactions could decrease security for the world … [Read more...] about Michael Pompeo: cryptocurrency should be regulated
Iran legalizes cryptocurrency mining
The Iranian government has authorized cryptocurrency mining as an industrial activity. … [Read more...] about Iran legalizes cryptocurrency mining
Malaysia regulator registers three digital asset exchanges
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has registered three Recognised Market Operators (RMOs) who can now launch digital asset exchanges (DAX). … [Read more...] about Malaysia regulator registers three digital asset exchanges