IMF Weighs the Pros and Cons of a Central Bank Digital Currency
22.3.2020
Tao Zhang, an IMF leader, details the pros and cons of a central bank digital currency, as well as a hybrid solution
Cryptocurrency News From Japan: March 15-21 in Review
22.3.2020
This week’s news from Japan includes institutions joining a blockchain startup, Toyota building a blockchain ID platform, and more
Encryption Standards Threatened Under Pretext of Battling Coronavirus
22.3.2020
Governments around the world have been trying for some time to bypass encryption and backdoor messaging apps. End-to-end encryption was preventing authorities from stopping terrorist attacks, we were told, and personal privacy had to be sacrificed for the greater good. Now, as the coronavirus...
Tezos Foundation Moves to Settle $25M Consolidated Lawsuit
22.3.2020
The Tezos Foundation says that it’s sick of spending time and money to fight the suit in court
Sen. Loeffler Rejects Accusations of Improper Trading
22.3.2020
Loeffler denies allegations of improper trading, emphasizes that third parties handle decision making pertaining to her portfolio
Bitcoin was Designed for a Financial Crisis — So far it’s Working well
21.3.2020
Bitcoin was born from a financial crisis and now that the world enters a second crisis it's time for the cryptocurrency to prove its worth
Mt. Gox Whistleblower Alleges Shadow-Ban on Twitter for Coronavirus Analysis
21.3.2020
As a result of the shadow-ban, only followers of Messari or Selkis can access their content on Twitter
Can’t Lock Down Bitcoin: Trump Ponders Halting Stock Trading, Grounding US Passenger Flights
21.3.2020
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and a looming recession, U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration are contemplating halting stock markets next week. The White House is currently considering grounding all passenger planes and ordering a nationwide shelter. However, bureaucrats from...
Flight to Quality: Investors Seek Shelter in US Dollars & Bitcoin
21.3.2020
Two of the best-performing currencies since the March 12 meltdown have been the United States Dollar and Bitcoin
Payment Provider NetCents Readies Cryptocurrency Credit Card for Launch
21.3.2020
The NetCents Cryptocurrency Credit Card has been integrated into the company’s ecosystem and is being tested before launch
As this Crisis Worsens, Bitcoin Will Become a Safe Haven Again
21.3.2020
This liquidity crunch and ensuing government intervention is laying the foundation for bitcoin’s adoption as a safe haven asset
Chinese Censorship, Falling Prices, Illegal Mining & More: Bad Crypto News of the Week
21.3.2020
Check out this week’s Bad Crypto News