The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Committee of India (BACC), the country’s self regulator that works with stakeholders in the government and industry bodies, has appointed Ajeet…
Posts published in January 2018
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is a financial institution owned by 60 member central banks from around the world, representing countries that make up…
Since the inception of blockchain technology by the mysterious figure Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, thousands of projects are now using decentralized technology. Many teams worldwide…
Euro Rallies Higher Against US Dollar on Mario Draghi Speech
The euro today rallied to new 3-year highs against the US dollar after the European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged. The single currency initially headed lower after the ECB rate…
In a landmark move, wheat paid for in Bitcoin was shipped to Turkey from Russia last month, according to Bloomberg. The entity behind the transaction…
Regulating the cryptocurrency market has become a top priority for the authorities in many countries. But, following the example of the , a Japanese official…
Reluctant Acceptance of Cryptocurrency at WEF Meeting in Davos
This year’s meeting of the World Economic Forum, entitled ‘Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World’, concludes tomorrow. Held in Davos, a resort in…
BTCC Founder Recommends Only the Big Four Cryptocurrencies
At the London Blockchain Week, BTCC founder and CEO Bobby Lee raised concerns about altcoins and the risks associated with them in an interview with…
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has issued its latest regulatory warning to the public. The announcement involves the unauthorized activities of International Markets…
NZ Dollar Attempts to Bounce After Slump Caused by Inflation Report
The New Zealand dollar gained versus its most-traded peers today following the decline caused by the nation’s inflation print that missed market expectations. The New Zealand Consumer Price Index rose…