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China Is Racing to Launch a Digital Currency Ahead of FB’s Libra
20.8.2019
China’s central bank will soon launch its state-backed digital currency, influenced by Facebook’s Libra
Fiat Lite vs. Freedom Maximalist: The Two Types of Bitcoiner
19.8.2019
As regulation continues growing exponentially for cryptocurrencies worldwide, a chasm is yawning ever deeper between supporters. On the one hand, many yearn for massive adoption and clear regulations so they can get on with their trading, and get on with their lives – not to mention...
Philippines Increasingly Crypto Friendly – A Look at Driving Forces
18.8.2019
There are many reasons why the Philippines is becoming increasingly crypto-friendly. Not only has its central bank registered more crypto exchanges recently, but the Securities and Exchange Commission has also been actively finalizing crypto guidelines. The country has an active crypto community...
IRS Revoking Passports Shows How Government Erodes Everything We Hold Dear
17.8.2019
If you have outstanding tax debt, the IRS may now want to take your passport. For U.S. crypto holders still waiting on promised IRS guidelines for filing — especially those overseas who may have missed these warning memos — the over 400,000 agency notifications issued since February...
IAMAI Slams RBI for Banning Crypto in India, Says Central Bank has no Such Authority
17.8.2019
IAMAI or Internet and Mobile Association of India has slammed the move by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) of releasing the circular directing banks to stop serving crypto companies, which literally killed many of them in the country. While arguing in the Supreme Court, the IAMAI counsel Ashim Sood...
Ron Paul Slams Fednow Payment System and Encourages Crypto Competition
15.8.2019
Ron Paul, the muckraking former congressman from Texas, is stirring things up once again, this time taking aim at the new real-time digital payment system proposed last week by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Presented as an innovative solution by government and media voices, the cryptosphere received...
Central Banks Worldwide Testing Their Own Digital Currencies
15.8.2019
Central banks worldwide are examining the possibility of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with some already testing theirs for different uses. Countries that have advanced their digital currency projects include China, Singapore, Canada, the Bahamas, Thailand, Uruguay, and Sweden....
Argentina’s Peso Collapse Shows Governments Shouldn’t Control Money
15.8.2019
Whenever bitcoin experiences a sharp drop or volatility, mainstream media analysts jump to declare that cryptocurrency isn’t stable enough to be considered money. The double-digit crash of the Argentine peso in one day, simply due to an election in the country, can be said to prove the same...
Can Central Bank Digital Currencies Be Used to Fight Financial Crimes?
14.8.2019
Central bank-issued digital currencies could have a great advantage in combating the shadow economy and illegal activities, and they could be a viable alternative to digital currencies like Libra
RBI’s Power Over Crypto Challenged at Length in Indian Supreme Court Today
14.8.2019
The Indian supreme court resumed hearing the writ petitions against the banking restriction by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Wednesday. Many issues were discussed, ranging from the legality of the RBI action to the classification of crypto assets and how each country...
Two Economists. Two Views on Bitcoin’s Ability to Disrupt Fiat Money
14.8.2019
“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’”
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Launching Official Digital Currency
12.8.2019
An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency
China’s Digital Currency Is Ready, Central Bank Says
11.8.2019
The People’s Bank of China says a prototype of its digital currency has been fully developed, and it is now ready to launch
Indian Supreme Court Heard Crypto Case in Depth Today
8.8.2019
The Indian supreme court finally heard the crypto case today after postponing it several times. The court addressed the government’s crypto policy as well as the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the central bank. The latter was heard in some detail while the former...
3 Reasons Bitcoin Is Turning Into a Global Safe Haven for Investors
8.8.2019
Bitcoin price will go higher, say analysts, as central banks around the world continue the interest rate race to the bottom
How Governments Steal Your Money and Conceal It Through Inflation
5.8.2019
Dozens of countries all over the world have used the same trick called redenomination to hide how they have stolen their own citizens’ money through inflation or hyperinflation. The next nation to try this economic sleight of hand is the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Also Read:...
The Modern Era of Free Range Slaves: How Bitcoin Breaks the Mold
3.8.2019
In a string of recent Tweets, 2020 Libertarian presidential candidate and fugitive from the law John McAfee has been talking about slavery. Urging people to “wake up” and assuring them that neither compliance with the status quo, nor stacks of riches, can set them free. Indeed, when...
Former Brazilian Central Bank Chief Praises Bitcoin, Libra
30.7.2019
Gustavo Franco. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Canal UM BRASIL
The former governor of the Central Bank of Brazil has heaped praise on Bitcoin – and suggested that McDonalds and Starbucks follow suit with Facebook, and consider launching cryptocurrencies of their own.
In an editorial piece...
US, EU and Japan Could Trigger ‘Cold Currency War’ by Debasing Fiat
24.7.2019
The world’s major central banks are waging war to determine who can make their respective fiat currency weaker. With the likelihood of even more money printing and negative interest rates ahead, people need to be ready to see the value of their money evaporate and the price of everything else...
Global Crypto War Is Heating up – Iran Next in Line With Its Own Gold-Backed Coin
17.7.2019
Control of the U.S. dollar and the global financial system that depends on it gives the American government an incredibly powerful tool in shaping international affairs. As such, it is not surprising that its geopolitical rivals around the world will try to exploit the invention of cryptocurrency...