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Allianz Economic Advisor Says Argument for Bitcoin Is Evolving — More Companies Will Embrace BTC as Form of Payment
15.2.2021
Allianz’s chief economic advisor, Mohamed El-Erian, says that the argument for investing in bitcoin has reached a pivot point. He sees more companies following Tesla’s example and embracing bitcoin as an investment vehicle as well as a form of payment. Allianz’s Economic Advisor...
Retail Crypto Adoption Advances Amid Pandemic as Acceptance and Fungibility Broaden Value
7.2.2021
While the rise in cryptocurrencies over the last year has been the source of excitement among advocates and consternation for its detractors, a look at prices alone hides the real value being unlocked within the ecosystem. Cryptocurrency’s Real Value Lies in its Use, Not Speculation With...
Strange Bedfellows: The World Economic Forum and Crypto
29.1.2021
A look at the challenging task of integrating the radical crypto world into the establishment with Adrian Monck of the World Economic Forum
China, Singapore Look Ahead to CBDC Future at World Economic Forum
28.1.2021
A former deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China compared notes with the chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Federal Reserve Holds Rates, Asset Purchases Steady as Economic Activity Moderates
27.1.2021
The central bank noted that economic activity and employment had moderated while the path of the economy will be determined by vaccinations
Tokenized agriculture could provide economic relief to Argentine farmers
27.1.2021
Blockchain proponents claim that agricultural asset-backed tokens would make it easier for farmers in Argentina to attract investment and access liquidity amid a nationwide economic crisis
Davos Watch: 'Don't Take Things For Granted For The Next Decades'
26.1.2021
François Villeroy de Galhau. Source: A video screenshot, Youtube/CNBC International TV
With the pandemic triggering intensified economic and financial stimulus by governments across the world, regulators and banks consider they fulfilled their mission of ensuring liquidity to the markets, but...
Cryptocurrency makes World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda
24.1.2021
Sessions devoted to “resetting digital currencies” are scheduled at this week’s Davos Agenda
Economic Experts Flummoxed by BTC’s Spectacular Rise, Sold at USD 19K
20.1.2021
Investors who cashed in on their bitcoin (BTC) holdings before the token hit the USD 20,000 threshold have been eating humble pie – with one admitting, “When I sold bitcoin at USD 19,000. I thought I was the smartest person around.”
The admission came in an interview with Mohamed El-Erian,...
The Foundation for Economic Education Announces Two Major Gifts From Bitcoin.com Founder Roger Ver
19.1.2021
PRESS RELEASE. 19th January 2020, St Kitts & Nevis & Atlanta – The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE.org) announced today that Bitcoin.com founder and early cryptocurrency investor Roger Ver has made two gifts totaling $2,000,000 in Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to support FEE’s...
EU Seeks to Curb Reliance on US Dollar After American Sanctions Exposed Financial Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
19.1.2021
The European Union (EU) is reportedly planning to reduce its reliance on the U.S. dollar-based financial system, after American sanctions on Iran exposed the vulnerabilities of the bloc’s financial infrastructure. According to officials, who are now determined to challenge the dollar’s...
Bitcoin Investment Make Sense in Current Economic Climate: Former Fed Governor
6.1.2021
"I guess if you are under 40 bitcoin is your new gold," Warsh said
Bringing carbon emissions reporting into the new age via blockchain
29.12.2020
Blockchain can bring transparency and traceability to mining and metal supply chains, although data challenges may hamper successful use cases
India Considers 18% GST on Bitcoin Transactions
29.12.2020
The Indian government is reportedly mulling over imposing an 18% goods and services tax (GST) on bitcoin transactions. According to the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, the government could gain Rs 7,200 crore annually from this bitcoin taxation. 18% GST on Bitcoin Trades The Central Economic...
Spanish Municipality Creates Its Own Cryptocurrency to Boost Economy Hurt by Coronavirus Crisis
29.12.2020
A municipality in the province of Sevilla, Spain, has launched its own cryptocurrency, which aims to encourage residents and merchants to arrange transactions with it in the midst of the coronavirus-driven economic impact. Spain’s Sevilla Municipality Launches ‘Elio’...
Did CBDCs affect the crypto space in 2020, and what’s next in 2021? Experts answer
27.12.2020
CBDCs are one of the major topics in crypto this year, and the experts that Cointelegraph spoke to have a lot to say about it
‘Unprecedented’ Institutional Demand for Bitcoin: Bitgo’s Custodied Assets Top $16 Billion, No Paypal Deal
26.12.2020
Bitgo’s assets under custody have surpassed $16 billion. The company says it is seeing “unprecedented interest from institutional investors,” resulting from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the recent bitcoin bull run. Paypal was also rumored to be...
For whom the benefits toll: Enterprise blockchain is the evolution of economic architectures
19.12.2020
Blockchain platforms enable a fundamentally new approach to enterprise architecture where economic incentives are front and center
QE Infinity: US Fed to Keep Rates at Zero, Billion-Dollar Bond Purchases Until Economy Recovers
18.12.2020
This week the U.S. Federal Reserve met for two days at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and detailed that it would keep short-term borrowing rates at near zero. Meanwhile, the Fed also stated that it would continue buying bonds until the U.S. economy returns to full employment....
WEF’s crypto council explores utility beyond ‘price speculation’ in inaugural review
17.12.2020
The working group sends a strong signal that cryptocurrencies are becoming a permanent fixture in the global financial system