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Huobi Global now supports ruble deposits and withdrawals
13.1.2021
Huobi partnered with fiat and crypto payment processor AdvCash to unlock deposits and withdrawals in the Russian ruble
Cointelegraph predictions for the first 5 CBDCs of 2021-2022
11.1.2021
2021 & 2022 touted to be the most important years for the development of CBDCs
Economist Discusses What Would Happen if the Masses Ditch Fiat Currencies for Bitcoin
10.1.2021
American economist Brian Wesbury has shared his thoughts on what would happen if the masses were to ditch fiat currencies and adopt bitcoin instead. He discussed whether the government would allow it to happen and how bitcoin can become a true currency. Economist Brian Wesbury Answers Question...
Six-Digit Bitcoin Prices: Stock-to-Flow Creator Says BTC Value Model ‘On Track Like Clockwork’
8.1.2021
Bitcoin prices have gone parabolic and the value is seemingly following along with the controversial stock-to-flow (S2F) model, according to the price model’s creator. This week, the Twitter handle dubbed “Plan B” said the “bitcoin stock-to-flow model [is] on track…...
Bitcoin Lightning Startup Zap Goes Global, Adding Multiple Fiat Pairs, Stablecoins
6.1.2021
Visa partner Strike is adding support for multiple fiat currency pairs plus stablecoins as part of its journey to become a “Bitcoin neo-bank.”
Asset Manager Ruffer Confirms $750 Million Bitcoin Investment as Hedge Against Fiat Currency Devaluation
16.12.2020
Investment management firm Ruffer, with over $27 billion under management, has confirmed that its bitcoin investment now totals $750 million. A Ruffer spokesperson told news.Bitcoin.com that this was “primarily a protective” move for the firm’s portfolios, as the firm reduced...
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Launches Full-Service Bitcoin Exchange
10.12.2020
DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, has officially announced the launch of several crypto services, including a crypto exchange. DBS’ crypto trading platform supports four fiat currencies and four cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. DBS Launches Bitcoin Services DBS officially announced...
Bitcoin ‘Making Progress’ on Bid to Oust Dollar, Morgan Stanley Chief Global Strategist Says
9.12.2020
Bitcoin's success should force governments to grapple with falling public trust in fiat currencies
Report: Cryptos Set for Massive Adoption in the US as More Americans Embrace Digital Alternatives to the Dollar
9.12.2020
A survey commissioned by Satoshilabs finds that from the 45.8% of American respondents that say they own cryptos, nearly all of them (95%) believe cryptos to be a genuine currency solution. In addition, about 31.7% of those surveyed see crypto as a legitimate alternative to the U.S. dollar, while...
Fiat-to-Crypto Partnerships Expand Abra’s Footprint to 150+ Countries
7.12.2020
Abra is expanding its crypto marketplace to dozens more countries through partnerships with four fiat-to-crypto gateways
The Fiat Standard and Debt Slavery
6.12.2020
In this exclusive extract, the author of "The Bitcoin Standard" introduces its sequel, "The Fiat Standard."
Swiss National Bank and BIS complete digital currency proofs-of-concept
4.12.2020
The Swiss National Bank and BIS don't want to miss out on possible blockchain-powered benefits for the financial system
Now it is possible to Buy Crypto with Fiat on SimpleSwap
1.12.2020
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
SimpleSwap, an instant cryptocurrency exchange, has added a new option of purchasing crypto with fiat to its official website.
Now the SimpleSwap platform allows customers not only to exchange сryptocurrenccies...
Christine Lagarde: ‘The European Central Bank Cannot Go Bankrupt or Run Out of Money’
24.11.2020
In remarks that highlight flaws of the fiat currency system, the European Central Bank (ECB) president, Christine Lagarde, says the institution cannot go bankrupt even if it incurs losses running into trillions. According to Lagarde, normal bankruptcy rules do not apply to the ECB primarily because...
Crypto cross-border payments, explained
20.11.2020
What are the main advantages that crypto can offer when making cross-border payments, and what are the main challenges for consumers?
Bitcoin has hit all-time highs against numerous world currencies
17.11.2020
Bitcoin has broken record levels against at least nine world currencies as its USD price marches toward $20,000
Former Bank of Japan exec says Japan will need years to issue digital yen
17.11.2020
A former Bank of Japan official is concerned about a digital yen triggering massive outflows from private bank deposits
DeFi is here to stay despite signs of a bubble, says Binance CEO
17.11.2020
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are the best form of money, Binance’s CEO says
Inflation games: Bitcoin competes with fiat on value but lacks volume
14.11.2020
Amid global economic contraction, Bitcoin appears to be gaining momentum against struggling fiat currencies
$100K Bitcoin: S2F Author Confident With His Model, Suggests Six-Figure BTC Price by 2021
10.11.2020
Not too long ago, the author of the controversial bitcoin stock-to-flow (S2FX) price model said that the model was “perfectly on track.” On Sunday, November 8, the S2FX creator known as “Plan B” reiterated his belief in the model and told his Twitter followers that he...