Cryptocurrencies
Sanctions-Hit Iran A ‘Heaven’ for Bitcoin Mining, Says Gov’t Official
Iranian authorities are wrestling with the rising number of citizens turning to Bitcoin mining and usage as a means of coping with a sanctions-crippled economy.
Research: Blockchain-Not-Bitcoin Investments Seeing 60% Drop in 2019
2019 blockchain investment may only be 40% of 2018 total.
G7 Approves Japan’s Cryptocurrency-Based SWIFT Alternative
The Japanese government is attempting to spearhead the creation of a new, global cryptocurrency payments network that would be similar to SWIFT.
Coinbase Announces Three Data-Based Trading Signals for Users
Coinbase introduced three trading signals for platform users, which it purports will help users make more informed trading strategies.
Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes Corporate-Controlled Money in House’s Libra Hearing
Congresswoman AOC pressed Facebook’s David Marcus on his views about currency as a public good, and criticized corporate-backed currency.
Key Comments From Libra Hearing at US House of Representatives
Legislators in the U. S. House of Representatives heard testimony on Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project. Here are some key comments from lawmakers and David Marcus.
Jamie Dimon Says Libra Does Not Pose a Threat in Short Term
Jamie Dimon says that he would not spend too much time on Libra as the coin does not pose a threat in the foreseeable future.