G20 Considers Crypto As Assets, Not Currencies, According To Document Draft
G20 draft document released before Tuesday crypto discussion writes of crypto as an asset rather than a currency #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Don’t Regulate Crypto, Regulate Financial Institutions, Says EU Banking Authority Chair
European Banking Authority chairperson says “excessive” regulation in fintech could restrict innovation #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
BoE Governor Mark Carney: Crypto Ecosystem Should Be Held To ‘Same Standards’
BoE Governor Mark Carney has called for the authorities to regulate cryptocurrencies and hold them to the same standards as the rest of the financial system. #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
UK Treasury Committee To Examine Crypto’s Effect On UK Businesses, Investors
UK Treasury Committee launches inquiry on effect of cryptocurrencies in the country. #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Bank of England Governor Claims Bitcoin Has ‘Failed’ As A Currency
Bank of England Governor argues that cryptocurrency is neither a store of value nor a medium of exchange, countering US IRS definition #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
George Soros: Bitcoin is Propped Up by Dictators
Legendary currency trader, hedge fund titan, philanthropist George Soros, 87, delivered his yearly talk at The World Economic Forum 2018 in Davos, Switzerland. At the end of his remarks, an audience question asked the mogul his thoughts on cryptocurrencies generally and bitcoin in particular. Also read: Tezos Swiss Foundation Concept is “Old, Inflexible and Stupid” George … Read more
Bank of England Cancels Plans to Issue a Digital Currency
Central banks all over the world are looking for ways to counter the Bitcoin “threat” these days. Although the issuance of Bitcoin regulation will not do much in this regard, it’s still an option being considered. The Bank of England had plans to issue its own digital currency not that long ago, but it seems this idea … Read more
British Bank Says “No” to Crypto Firms from Gibraltar
Less than a week since it started licensing blockchain businesses, Gibraltar has received bad news from the United Kingdom. A leading British bank has refused to process orders from crypto firms based in the overseas territory. Gibraltan banks are now on the lookout for another UK banking partner. Also read: Britain: Where You Can Bet … Read more
Bank of England Could Issue “Bitcoin-style Digital Currency” in 2018
The Bank of England might have “its own Bitcoin-style digital currency” this year already, according to the country’s legacy media. The more than three hundred year old bank set up a research unit back in 2015 to investigate linking a state-backed crypto to sterling, and there appears to be a breakthrough. Also read: EU Central … Read more
