Cryptocurrencies
India Central Bank Says It Hasn’t Banned Crypto
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says it has not banned cryptocurrency usage — only the regulated avenues leading to it.
Telegram CEO: Apple’s iCloud Is “Now Officially a Surveillance Tool”
Telegram CEO argues that iCloud is “now officially a surveillance tool,” citing a report on the FBI stopping Apple from encrypting users’ backups.
Price Analysis Jan 22: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, XLM, ADA
The price action of most major cryptocurrencies suggests a minor correction or consolidation for the next few days.
Venezuelans Selling Petro on LocalBitcoins at Half the Official Price
Venezuelans have turned to LocalBitcoins to sell their airdropped Petro.
As Australia Burns, Cointelegraph and Oxygen Seven Raise Relief Funds
As Australia continues to be ravaged by wildfires, Cointelegraph and Oxygen Seven raise Bitcoin for relief.
Davos: Giancarlo’s Digital Dollar Project Will Focus on Benefits of a US CBDC
Ex-CFTC chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo confirms in Davos that the Digital Dollar project will focus on a U. S. central bank digital currency.
Blockchain Association Supports Telegram in Legal Battle With SEC
In its amicus curiae brief, the Blockchain Association argues that Telegram’s token sale complies with U. S. securities laws.
Hong Kong and Thailand Pilot DLT-Based Project for Cross-Border Payments
Hong Kong and Thailand’s central banks have piloted a Corda-based CBDC project for cross-border payments.
Ray Dalio Calls for Investment Diversification, But Not in Bitcoin
Ray Dalio warns against hedging bets with cash, but Bitcoin is also not functioning as money.
Hyperledger Fabric Sees More Dev Activity Than Corda in Q3 2019: Report
According to a report by Chainstack, Hyperledger Fabric developer activity overtook that of R3’s Corda in Q4 2019.
Blockchain-Based Shopify Plugin Ensures Consumers Receive Authentic Products
Real Items Foundation creates a blockchain-based Shopify plugin to ensure authenticity.
How Can Blockchain Improve Data Storage?
Data storage solutions on a blockchain claim to be safe, private and cheap, but they may lack scalability. Are there any ways to solve it? #Sponsored.
SEC Charges $600,000 ICO Project Opporty for Fraudulent Security Offering
The SEC is targeting a U. S. ICO project for fraudulent claims, despite the relatively small sums collected.
OKEx at Davos: Blockchain Best Placed to Meet the Needs of the Unbanked
OKEx’s Lennix Lai argued that a digital, decentralized financial system underpinned by blockchain and crypto can be of mutual benefit to institutions and the unbanked.
Chinese Experts Suggest Using Blockchain Tech in ‘Social Credit’ System
Chinese experts held a seminar on how blockchain technology can help the local government’s social credit system.
Bitcoin Risk-Adjusted Returns Beat Gold, Stocks After Each Halving
Data showing Bitcoin’s market-beating risk-adjusted returns is gaining popularity among figures including Nick Szabo.
Japanese Ex-Central Banker: Libra Spurred Us to Take CBDCs Seriously
The former head of payments and settlements at the Bank of Japan says Facebook’s Libra spurred institutions to look seriously into digital currency issuance.
Singapore Gov’t, Mastercard and Mitsubishi Form Alliance to Digitize Trade
A new alliance of the Singapore government and 16 major trading and manufacturing firms — including Mastercard and Mitsubishi — aims to digitize international trade.
Bitcoin Price Tightens as Traders Prepare for a Second Shot at $9.2K
#Bitcoin bulls are gearing up for a second run at $9. 2K but will traders be able to flip the resistance to support.
Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven for Your Money?
Expert economist and award-winning professor analyzes the “Bitcoin as a safe haven” narrative in light of the U. S. -Iran conflict.