DigixGlobal and Monolith are set to build a new Visa debit card using Blockchain technology. The card, the first in the world of its type, aims to provide a “comprehensive banking replacement.”
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Coinbank Launches Bitcoin ‘Fixed Deposits’, Claims To Offer Highest Interest
An Indian wallet provider is claiming to offer the highest interest on Bitcoin anywhere in the world. Cointelegraph looks into whether it is true and safe.
Leading Japanese Banks Invest Into Bitcoin Exchange, Aim at Global Remittances Market
Japan's leading banking groups are pouring money into the country’s largest Bitcoin exchange, BitFlyer, The experiment they are about to perform means a lot for the global financial services market.
Blockchain Can Save World From Nuclear Holocaust: Russian Expert
Russian expert Sergey Chernyshev says Blockchain might become humanity’s defence against nuclear armageddon.
Bitcoin Price Will Surge to $1645 in March If Winklevoss ETF Gets Green Light: Research
Research firms estimate implications of Bitcoin ETF approval - or disapproval. Will the Chinese traders be prepared?
Bitcoin Donations Debut At Medical Marijuana Research Giant
The US psychedelic research organization MAPS has started accepting Bitcoin donations. The move is the latest in a series of beneficial decisions for Bitcoin from the US’ fledgling medical marijuana industry.
We Shouldn’t “Kill” Bitcoin But Regulate: Former Bank of China Governor to CCTV
Former governor of the Bank of China stated that the Chinese Central Bank should try to regulate Bitcoin companies and users rather than attempting to stop the adoption of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Conquers Morocco As Underground Crypto Bazaar is Flourishing
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies use are spreading rapidly in the Kingdom of Morocco on the blind side of the global Satoshi community.
Bitcoin Price 30-Day Moving Average At Highest Ever
The 30-day average moving price of Bitcoin has reached all-time highs. Data compiled by Bitstamp shows the price to have sustained its longest high-end price point in the cryptocurrency’s history.
D10e Conference in Romania: How Blockchain Helps Fight Corruption & More
Mike Costache, Co-Chair at d10e, on what one can expect from the leading conference on Decentralization that comes to Bucharest on Feb. 21-22.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Localbitcoins’ New Chinese Popularity Sparks Fears of PBoC Action
LocalBitcoins may come under scrutiny from the People’s Bank of China, users fear after the marketplace became Chinese investors’ new trading hub and set record trading highs last week.
OneCoin, Bitcoin, Litecoin on Same Warning List by Bank of Uganda
The Bank of Uganda has issued a public warning about OneCoin, advising the public they are “taking a risk” using unlicensed financial instruments.
