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China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential

Three major powers are betting on the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, and blockchain.

Japanese senator says cryptocurrency and blockchain will be “more important” in a post-COVID world, here’s why

In a world ravaged by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, regulators around the are increasingly looking into cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Shaurya Malwa · 4 days ago · 2 min read

China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential

Three major powers are betting on the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, and blockchain.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Why the world’s biggest crypto exchanges are making a big bet on India

Four months after the high-profile acquisition of Indian crypto exchange WazirX by Binance, BitMEX invested in a $3 million funding round for another local cryptocurrency exchange in India called CoinDCX.

Joseph Young · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Singapore

Most of the 20 crypto firms worth over $1 billion apiece are based in Asia

There is no denying the sentiment that the United States is the global hub of technology and financial innovation.

Nick Chong · 1 week ago · 3 min read

Thailand

Thailand’s largest commercial bank redacts statement on integrating Ripple’s XRP

The Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the largest commercial bank in Thailand, retracted a statement about using Ripple’s XRP token.

Priyeshu Garg · 12 months ago · 2 min read

Europe

Estonia

Blockchain-Issued Stock Provider DX.Exchange Patches User Data Leak

DX.Exchange, the Estonian exchange that rose to fame last week after launching tokenized United States equities on its platform, is facing scrutiny after a severe security vulnerability was discovered in its framework.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 3 min read

France

Crypto-to-crypto trades remain tax exempt, says French finance minister

Crypto-to-crypto trades will remain tax exempt, iterated French finance minister Bruno Le Maire.

Mitchell Moos · 9 months ago · 2 min read

Germany

Report: Hackers targeted supercomputers in Europe to mine Monero (XMR)

Supercomputers across Europe fell victim to a widespread and seemingly coordinated cybersecurity attack last week, getting hit with the illicit installation of malware focused on mining Monero (XMR).

Shaurya Malwa · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Gibraltar

UK crypto exchange Coinfloor first to receive Gibraltar blockchain license

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinfloor has received a blockchain license from the strictly regulated Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), and is the first crypto exchange to do so since the Gibraltar government instituted its blockchain regulatory laws, according to Finance Magnates.

John Bogna · 2 years ago · 2 min read

Malta

OKEx pushing for global cryptocurrency exchange standards through self-regulated organization

OKEx launched an initiative to develop a global compliance standard for cryptocurrency exchanges.

Priyeshu Garg · 8 months ago · 2 min read

Netherlands

Move over BTC futures, the world’s accredited millionaires can now profit by mining Bitcoin

Bitcoin mining, long known as an obscure activity limited to cyberpunks and dominated by Chinese brands, can now be an alternative investment option for accredited investors looking to take a BTC bet.

Shaurya Malwa · 19 hours ago · 2 min read

Spain

Burgers, beers and Bitcoin: This crypto-friendly cafe in Spain has it all

If you thought your local Starbucks or WeWork were great places for connecting with friends and colleagues, imagine being surrounded by truly like-minded people united by a common passion.

Christina Comben · 3 months ago · 3 min read

Switzerland

Swiss blockchain startup launches privacy testnet to resist NSA-level surveillance

Nym Technologies, a Swiss blockchain startup, has invited users to install mix-nodes and test the company’s privacy-preserving mixnet.

Priyeshu Garg · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Russia

A Russian billionaire is getting into cryptocurrency, but not in the way that you would expect

Vladimir Potanin, one of the richest individuals in Russia and the CEO of metal conglomerate Norilsk Nickel, received approval from the Central Bank of Russia to operate a cryptocurrency.

Joseph Young · 3 months ago · 2 min read

U.K.

Latest data shows hundreds of victims blackmailed for Bitcoin in the U.K.

Throughout 2018 and 2019, the United Kingdom police forces received a total of 562 reports of blackmail for Bitcoin, research from Parliament Street think tank has shown.

Priyeshu Garg · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Middle East

Israel

Is BLOCKTV’s upcoming IEO a cash grab or the future of crypto media?

At the end of October 2019, the blockchain-focused media company BLOCKTV announced the November 21, 2019, launch of its native cryptocurrency on Bittrex Global.

Liam Kelly · 7 months ago · 3 min read

Turkey

Mayor of Turkey’s pioneering blockchain city Konya named a keynote speaker at IstanBlock 2020

Uğur İbrahim Altay, the Mayor of Turkey’s pioneering blockchain city Konya, will speak at the upcoming IstanBlock 2020.

Christina Comben · 3 months ago · 3 min read

United Arab Emirates

BitOasis on track to become a regulated crypto-exchange in the Middle East

Cryptocurrency exchange BitOasis is on track to receive a license to operate in the Middle East after being granted in-principle approval (IPA) from the U.A.E’s financial regulator.

Rebecca Campbell · 1 year ago · 2 min read

North America

U.S.

Here’s why Jamie Dimon’s economic outlook could be bullish for Bitcoin

The global economy is currently in uncharted waters, and investors across all markets and assets – including stocks, Bitcoin, gold, and more – are all closely watching to see how the economy trends as most countries begin easing their pandemic-related lockdowns.

Cole Petersen · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Canada

Atomic Loans raises $2.45m to build a decentralized finance marketplace for Bitcoin

Atomic Loans has been given a boost to develop a decentralized lending protocol for Bitcoin.

Ali Martinez · 1 month ago · 2 min read

New York

New York Governor warns lockdowns could last through 2020; how will Bitcoin fare?

The COVID-19 pandemic is growing at an alarming pace, impacting virtually every major country and having devastating impacts on the global economy.

Cole Petersen · 2 months ago · 2 min read

San Francisco

Coinbase generated more operating profit from transaction fees than VC money

Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, has generated nearly $2 billion from transaction fees alone since its launch in 2012, CEO Brian Armstrong said.

Priyeshu Garg · 7 months ago · 2 min read

Seattle

Strix Leviathan launches proprietary trading platform Octopus

Strix Leviathan, a quantitative investment management firm, has launched its proprietary trading platform called Octopus.

Priyeshu Garg · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Wyoming

Cardano’s-Parent IOHK donates $500,000 to the University of Wyoming

IOHK, the company behind the Cardano project, has donated $500,000 to the University of Wyoming.

Priyeshu Garg · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Oceania

Australia

China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential

Three major powers are betting on the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, and blockchain.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 days ago · 2 min read

South America

Venezuela

Venezuelans are paying an average $1,980 premium on LocalBitcoins [UPDATED]

[Note: this article has been updated for accuracy] The average price of BTC on LocalBitcoins Venezuela is $1,980 above the Coinmarketcap spot price, likely making the stricken South American economy one of the world’s most expensive markets for Bitcoin.

Jonnie Emsley · 5 months ago · 2 min read

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Asia

China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential

Japanese senator says cryptocurrency and blockchain will be “more important” in a post-COVID world, here’s why

China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential

Why the world’s biggest crypto exchanges are making a big bet on India

Most of the 20 crypto firms worth over $1 billion apiece are based in Asia

Thailand’s largest commercial bank redacts statement on integrating Ripple’s XRP

Europe

Blockchain-Issued Stock Provider DX.Exchange Patches User Data Leak

Crypto-to-crypto trades remain tax exempt, says French finance minister

Report: Hackers targeted supercomputers in Europe to mine Monero (XMR)

UK crypto exchange Coinfloor first to receive Gibraltar blockchain license

OKEx pushing for global cryptocurrency exchange standards through self-regulated organization

Move over BTC futures, the world’s accredited millionaires can now profit by mining Bitcoin

Burgers, beers and Bitcoin: This crypto-friendly cafe in Spain has it all

Swiss blockchain startup launches privacy testnet to resist NSA-level surveillance

A Russian billionaire is getting into cryptocurrency, but not in the way that you would expect

Latest data shows hundreds of victims blackmailed for Bitcoin in the U.K.

Middle East

Is BLOCKTV’s upcoming IEO a cash grab or the future of crypto media?

Mayor of Turkey’s pioneering blockchain city Konya named a keynote speaker at IstanBlock 2020

BitOasis on track to become a regulated crypto-exchange in the Middle East

North America

Here’s why Jamie Dimon’s economic outlook could be bullish for Bitcoin

Atomic Loans raises $2.45m to build a decentralized finance marketplace for Bitcoin

New York Governor warns lockdowns could last through 2020; how will Bitcoin fare?