New Ukrainian Law Says ‘Virtual Assets’ Can Be Used for Payments

The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s legislature, has approved amendments that introduce legal terms and definitions pertaining to the crypto space. The new legislation, which aims to transpose the FATF standards into national law, also identifies who is to take responsibility for the oversight of cryptocurrencies in the country. Also read: Crypto Startups to Get up to … Read more

PBoC Issues Financial Bonds Over its Private Blockchain

China remains a very mysterious nation in many different ways. The country is keen on blockchain technology, and the People’s Bank of China is taking things one step further. Earlier this week, the PBoC began issuing financial bonds over the blockchain to small businesses. China’s Blockchain Venture Continues These bonds will serve as SMB loans, … Read more

Deutsche Bank Strategist Predicts Crypto Could Replace Fiat Money

Deutsche Bank analysts have made some predictions regarding the future of cryptocurrency. Strategist Jim Reid explained why cryptocurrencies are inevitable and how the existing fiat money system could crumble over the next decade, leading to soaring demand for cryptocurrencies. Also read: Swiss Licensed Crypto Bank Expanding Into 9 Markets ‘The End of Fiat Money?’ – … Read more

Buy Presents or a Christmas Trip Using Gift Cards Purchased With Crypto

Gift cards have become a popular payment tool for cryptocurrency users. Plenty of platforms now offer a wide variety of cards which can be purchased with your digital coins. You can use them to buy just about any product or service from major and small retailers, order food and drinks, or book a flight. And … Read more

SEC Approves Bitcoin Futures Fund

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an investment fund that will invest in bitcoin futures contracts. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls this move “a bit of progress.” The SEC has also revealed why it decided to approve such a fund. Also read: Swiss Licensed Crypto Bank Expanding Into 9 Markets Bitcoin Futures … Read more

DAI is now a Supported Asset on the Coinbase Card

Coinbase continues to explore its options in the cryptocurrency space. That also includes adding support for digital assets in any way possible. As far as the Coinbase Card is concerned, it has now received DAI stablecoin functionality. A Different Asset for the Coinbase Card It is the first time any stablecoin is supported on this … Read more

RSK Unveils $200,000 Dapp Developer Program

RSK, the Bitcoin smart contracting platform powered by IOV Labs, has unveiled a $200,000 fund to spearhead application development. The grant program will be made available to dApp developers interested in building upon the smart contract network, whose security is anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain. The funds earmarked for enterprising projects will stimulate third party … Read more