#Cryptocurrency Adoption

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High Bitcoin Predictions and Conflicts Resurface Amidst Crypto Spring

May 29, 2019 by Anthonia Isichei at Bitcoin, News

In the wake of the current crypto spring, analysts and commentators have shown optimism for the crypto market and have made comments that generally reveal that bitcoin’s bull run is likely to skyrocket before the close of 2019. One of such commentators, Jehan Chu, in a recent interview with Bloomberg on May 28,...

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Interview with Robin Matze, Blockchain Lawyer and Advisor to the German government

May 27, 2019 by Tokoni Uti at Investment, Regulation

There are few things more complex than Blockchain and crypto legislation, especially when it comes to getting laws passed that will bring about adoption. BTCManager speaks with Robin Matze, a blockchain lawyer and advisor to the German government about how to get those in positions of power to embrace blockchain...

Russia Central Bank Mulls Gold Standard for National Cryptocurrency

May 25, 2019 by Anthonia Isichei at Adoption, News

Russia’s Central Bank could be considering a gold-pegged cryptocurrency, according to a report by Russian news agency, RIA on May 23, 2019. However, the apex bank states that virtual currency would not act as a substitute for the Russian Ruble. Gold-Pegged 'Crypto-Ruble' a Possibility The Bank of Russia hinted at a meeting at State...

ECB: Cryptocurrency Doesn’t Pose a Material Risk to European Financial Stability

May 24, 2019 by Anthonia Isichei at News, Regulation

According to an article released by the European Central Bank (ECB), the cryptocurrency sector does not have a considerable influence to threaten the European Union (EU) financial sector. Global Government Forum reports that the existing regulatory framework helps manage risks associated with bitcoin and other virtual currencies. Cryptocurrency Won't Disturb Mainstream Finance...

Belfast Coin: Northern Ireland’s Capital Set to Introduce its Own Cryptocurrency

May 16, 2019 by Osato Avan-Nomayo at Adoption, Altcoins, Finance, News

Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland wants to issue its own cryptocurrency as the digital currency trend continues to spread, Public Technology reports May 14, 2019. Belfast's City Council plans to use the cryptocurrency as a way of encouraging residents to patronize local merchants and also to promote a...

Coinbase Expands Services to 11 New Countries Including India, Mexico, and South Korea

April 18, 2019 by Tokoni Uti at Adoption, Exchange, News

In a bid to boost the adoption of cryptocurrencies, Coinbase announced on April 17, 2019, that they have expanded their business operations to 11 more countries. More People, More Places There have been a lot of new changes at Coinbase. On April 11, 2019, they launched their Coinbase Visa debit...

Japan: E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Set to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in April

March 27, 2019 by Osato Avan-Nomayo at Adoption, Business, Exchange, News, wallet

Rakuten, a Japanese e-commerce conglomerate announced on March 26,2019, the launch of its new cryptocurrency exchange in April 2019. This announcement comes after the company registered with the Kanto Local Financial Bureau (KLFB) and re-branded to Rakuten Wallet in earlier in March 2019. Cryptocurrency Exchange Will go Live in Q2...

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Can Blockstack’s Banter App finally Corral all your Crypto Media?

March 10, 2019 by Alex Lielacher at Adoption, Blockchain, News, Platform

The Winklevoss Twins-backed decentralized internet project Blockstack announced the creation of a new social media platform called Banter. The Banter network can perform many of the actions popular in centralized social networks but is built on top of a decentralized blockchain-powered infrastructure, which comes with a unique set of advantages....

American Wholesaler H&M Distributors Now Accepts Crypto

February 14, 2019 by Neil at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, News

Thanks to a new partnership with Chimpion, respected lampholder wholesaler H&M Distributors will accept major cryptocurrencies, and hopes to pass on these savings to its network of retailers. The announcement was made on February 8, 2019. Bullish in the Face of the Bear One of the ways that cryptocurrency investors...

Market Synergy and Bitfinex Partner on Connectivity Network for Digital Asset Investments

January 9, 2019 by Tokoni Uti at Business, Exchange, News, Tech

On January 7, 2019, Bitfinex and Market Synergy launched a joint connectivity network that gives institutional investors access to the Bitfinex digital asset gateway. Collaboration As per the announcement from Bitfinex, the partnership is designed to help bring digital assets to investors and brokers by way of providing institutional standard...

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