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A graduate of English, I stumbled on cryptocurrency while trying to proofread an article for a friend back in 2011, and since then, I have been hooked! I play word games when I am less busy (I'm a pro by the way) and I am a tennis aficionado.
News from China reveals that Chinese instant messaging giant, WeChat, has prohibited bitcoin and cryptocurrency transactions, following an upgraded payment policy. This latest move by the company would adversely affect over-the-counter (OTC) and peer-to-peer traders who depend on these platforms to do business. WeChat’s ban further reveals that China is not...
Another Nobel Laureate has joined the likes of Nouriel Roubini in espousing anti-cryptocurrency rhetoric. CNBC reports Joseph Stiglitz calling for the “shut down” of virtual currencies. Meanwhile, large U.S. brokerage firms are announcing plans to onboard Bitcoin trading to potentially hundreds of millions of customers. Cryptocurrencies Should Be Shut Down Speaking...
Myanmar’s apex bank is sounding a note of warning to citizens against the dangers of trading with cryptocurrency. Per the report from The Irrawaddy May 03, 2019, the country’s central bank frowns on the use of virtual currencies, as there have been reports of digital currency scams by inexperienced victims. Cryptocurrency Fraudsters...
In New York, Bitcoin scammers are impersonating Social Security Administrators. A report by The Next Web reveals the New York Police Department (NYPD) sent out a warning to the public, alerting them to fraudsters who call and ask for payment in bank wire transfers, bitcoin (BTC), and prepaid gift cards. “Just Hang...
A Chinese blockchain investment firm listed in Hong Kong recently announced that it was looking at the cannabis sector following bitcoin’s price struggles in 2018. As reported by South China Morning Post, the company says it wants to diversify its investment portfolio. Going Higher with Cannabis According to a report by South China...
Mainstream financial institutions are increasingly adopting blockchain technology within their organization, according to a recent report from Moody’s. The Credit Ratings Agency, however, believes that the onboarding of decentralized technology protocols by these institutions could have profound ramifications for the global finance industry. Blockchain Can Disrupt the Global Financial Process...
