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The Indian government has set out on a plan to stop all forms of misleading information and promises that are "too good to be true, sources claim
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The Indian government has set out on a plan to stop all forms of misleading information and promises that are "too good to be true, sources claim
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Indian Crypto Bill: Is the Government Set For a “Private” Crypto Ban or Just a FUD?

The much-awaited cryptocurrency bill in India is set to be tabled during the upcoming winter session of the parliament and it has already created a lot of FUD as the first snapshot of the bill went public. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 is among the 26 bills scheduled to get

Prashant Jha November 24, 2021

The much-awaited cryptocurrency bill in India is set to be tabled during the upcoming winter session of the parliament and it has already created a lot of FUD as the first snapshot of the bill went public. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 is among the 26 bills scheduled to get

Blockchain News
Blockchain News

Georgia’s Central Bank Looks to Launch its CBDC by 2022

Georgia’s apex bank, the National Bank of Georgia is set to launch its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) trial via a pilot program in 2022. According to the Vice-President of the Central Bank Papuna Lezhava, the pilot test will reposition Georgia as being supportive of financial innovation that is currently being embraced by about 85%

Godfrey Benjamin October 7, 2021

Georgia’s apex bank, the National Bank of Georgia is set to launch its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) trial via a pilot program in 2022. According to the Vice-President of the Central Bank Papuna Lezhava, the pilot test will reposition Georgia as being supportive of financial innovation that is currently being embraced by about 85%

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CBDC

Bank Of Jamaica Mints The First Batch Of CBDC

Bank of Jamaica is making steady progress with the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). During a short financial ceremony organized on Monday morning, the Jamaican apex bank minted the country’s very first lot of fiat backed CBDC, ‘the digital version of the Jamaican Dollar.’ Reportedly, a total of J$230 Million in CBDC will be

Mansi Singh August 11, 2021

Bank of Jamaica is making steady progress with the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). During a short financial ceremony organized on Monday morning, the Jamaican apex bank minted the country’s very first lot of fiat backed CBDC, ‘the digital version of the Jamaican Dollar.’ Reportedly, a total of J$230 Million in CBDC will be

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Just-In: UAE Central Bank Sets CBDC Strategy Deadline

UAE Central Bank (UAECB) has announced its strategic objectives for 2023-2026, with their new and enhanced Digital Strategy that would include the much-awaited and grand launch of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). UAE Central Bank has been discussing its interest in CBDC for a while now, and the 2023-2026 Strategy has provided a definite timeline

Palak Malhotra July 12, 2021

UAE Central Bank (UAECB) has announced its strategic objectives for 2023-2026, with their new and enhanced Digital Strategy that would include the much-awaited and grand launch of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). UAE Central Bank has been discussing its interest in CBDC for a while now, and the 2023-2026 Strategy has provided a definite timeline

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China Blockchain Fund
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Chinese Govt. to Promote Digital Currency [DCEP] at Winter Olympics

While the west is busy with yield farming and worries over devaluation of US Dollar, the Chinese Govt. is strongly propagating their digital Renminbi. An announcement in the People’s Daily notes the plans  for expansion of the pilot program across China.  As reported ealier, the pilot program has begun in various regions in participation with

Nivesh Rustgi August 14, 2020

While the west is busy with yield farming and worries over devaluation of US Dollar, the Chinese Govt. is strongly propagating their digital Renminbi. An announcement in the People’s Daily notes the plans  for expansion of the pilot program across China.  As reported ealier, the pilot program has begun in various regions in participation with

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Visa Fold Bitcoin BTC
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After MasterCard, VISA Announces Plans Around Crypto Development

After MasterCard’s recent announcement on expanding support to cryptocurrencies, VISA has laid out a similar press release willing to keep up with the competition. VISA is planning to make it quicker and easier to spend digital currency worldwide.  According to their announcement, around the world, more than 25 digital currency wallets have linked their services

Nivesh Rustgi July 23, 2020

After MasterCard’s recent announcement on expanding support to cryptocurrencies, VISA has laid out a similar press release willing to keep up with the competition. VISA is planning to make it quicker and easier to spend digital currency worldwide.  According to their announcement, around the world, more than 25 digital currency wallets have linked their services

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National Bank in China Pilots Blockchain-based Digital Currency Mobile App

Reportedly, Agricultural Bank of China has launched a test-app for the Digital Currency/Electronic Payment system. The fear among Chinese citizen due to the spread of coronavirus via cash bills rampant. Digital Blockchain Program will accommodate other blockchain projects like a smart contract platform. China has ramped up its efforts to initiate the Digital Currency launch and

Nivesh Rustgi April 15, 2020

Reportedly, Agricultural Bank of China has launched a test-app for the Digital Currency/Electronic Payment system. The fear among Chinese citizen due to the spread of coronavirus via cash bills rampant. Digital Blockchain Program will accommodate other blockchain projects like a smart contract platform. China has ramped up its efforts to initiate the Digital Currency launch and

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ecb digital currency
Stablecoin News

ECB’s Plan for Digital Euro Skips even Blockchain – Analyst Calls it ‘Dystopian’

The European Central Bank released a report on Tuesday highlighting the features of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The project is currently being handled by EUROchain Research Network along with R3 and Accenture. EUROchain has 18 Central banks from countries in Europe that participate in the development. Josip Kenjeric, reported in September this year, Against

Nivesh Rustgi December 19, 2019

The European Central Bank released a report on Tuesday highlighting the features of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The project is currently being handled by EUROchain Research Network along with R3 and Accenture. EUROchain has 18 Central banks from countries in Europe that participate in the development. Josip Kenjeric, reported in September this year, Against

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Facebook Stablecoin
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How Blockchain Revolution is Driving Central Banks to Issue Crypto Backed by FIAT

US Feds adds stablecoins to the list of risks of the potential risk to the financial system. The CSO of Blockstream, Samson Mow, explains how stablecoins won’t last for long, and it will to ‘hyperbitcoinization.’ China’s push towards digital renminbi could act as the catalyst for further adoption of crypto. In its recent report on

Nivesh Rustgi November 29, 2019

US Feds adds stablecoins to the list of risks of the potential risk to the financial system. The CSO of Blockstream, Samson Mow, explains how stablecoins won’t last for long, and it will to ‘hyperbitcoinization.’ China’s push towards digital renminbi could act as the catalyst for further adoption of crypto. In its recent report on

eBay cryptocurrency
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eBay cryptocurrency
Bitcoin News

eBay ‘Virtual Currency’ Ad Stirs Up Crypto-Twitter; eBay Coin Or Bitcoin Payments?

eBay, the US-based international e-commerce platform, has hinted through its advertising posters at a Blockchain and Cryptocurrency conference, Consensus, that it is willing to associate with Blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The conference began on 13th May 2019 in New York. The attendees would mostly comprise of developers and investors. The one thing that caught the eyes

Nivesh Rustgi May 13, 2019

eBay, the US-based international e-commerce platform, has hinted through its advertising posters at a Blockchain and Cryptocurrency conference, Consensus, that it is willing to associate with Blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The conference began on 13th May 2019 in New York. The attendees would mostly comprise of developers and investors. The one thing that caught the eyes

Nouriel Roubini
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Nouriel Roubini
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Dr. Droom In Action Again, asks Banks to Issue own Digital Currencies against Cryptocurrencies

You might remember Nouriel Roubini “Dr. Doom” from his testimony to Congress, where he called Bitcoin the ‘mother of all scams’ and blockchain the most hyped tech ever. Even after receiving a lot of backlash for his comments, Roubini doesn’t seem to budge as now he has asked central banks to issue their own digital

Nilesh Maurya November 20, 2018

You might remember Nouriel Roubini “Dr. Doom” from his testimony to Congress, where he called Bitcoin the ‘mother of all scams’ and blockchain the most hyped tech ever. Even after receiving a lot of backlash for his comments, Roubini doesn’t seem to budge as now he has asked central banks to issue their own digital

Blockchain News
Blockchain News

Why Should Central Banks Support Digital Currency Adoption?

Cornell University professor Eswar Prasad embraces digital currency and suggests Central Bank to issue their own digital currencies. The statement reads “issuing digital currency will enable central banks to stabilize the economy and still remain in money game. Cryptocurrency Adoption can assist central banks Prasad is a former chief of IMF China division who often

Tabassum November 20, 2018

Cornell University professor Eswar Prasad embraces digital currency and suggests Central Bank to issue their own digital currencies. The statement reads “issuing digital currency will enable central banks to stabilize the economy and still remain in money game. Cryptocurrency Adoption can assist central banks Prasad is a former chief of IMF China division who often

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Regulation News
bitcoin
Regulation News

Crypto Industry Demands Regulators a Clear, Firm and Accommodative Policy that Supports Cryptos

One of the key hurdles that is keeping away the US investors from crypto industry is the unclear regulatory framework. Understanding the need for a suitable and favorable regulatory environment for the survival of cryptos in the US, a lot of industry experts and analysts in the country are seen voicing their views and suggestions

Nilesh Maurya September 28, 2018

One of the key hurdles that is keeping away the US investors from crypto industry is the unclear regulatory framework. Understanding the need for a suitable and favorable regulatory environment for the survival of cryptos in the US, a lot of industry experts and analysts in the country are seen voicing their views and suggestions

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iran
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Amidst India’s Crypto Ban Iran Proposes a Joint Fund for Exchange of Digital Currency

Amidst the ongoing crypto ban by India’s central bank, the president of Iran’s Cultural Heritage Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) has called out to India’s ambassador to establish a joint fund for the exchange of digital currency between Tehran and New Delhi. Recently, Ripple also shared its future plans of capturing the 50% market share

Sagar Saxena July 24, 2018

Amidst the ongoing crypto ban by India’s central bank, the president of Iran’s Cultural Heritage Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) has called out to India’s ambassador to establish a joint fund for the exchange of digital currency between Tehran and New Delhi. Recently, Ripple also shared its future plans of capturing the 50% market share

Bitcoin News
Bitcoin News

Cryptos to Give Central Banks a Run for Their Money, IMF Suggests Attractive Fiats

IMF’s new report highlights the decline in fiat use and crypto competition. The report urges the banks to combat the competition by making fiat attractive and stable, creating own digital currency and crypto regulations. IMF encourages central banks to combat crypto competition In a new report titled “Monetary Policy in the Digital Age” by the

Mark June 2, 2018

IMF’s new report highlights the decline in fiat use and crypto competition. The report urges the banks to combat the competition by making fiat attractive and stable, creating own digital currency and crypto regulations. IMF encourages central banks to combat crypto competition In a new report titled “Monetary Policy in the Digital Age” by the

Regulation News
Regulation News

BOK Planning to Launch Own Digital Currency & Crypto Guidelines by June

The Bank of Korea (BOK) expressed its interest in introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency and guidelines on the cryptocurrencies within the first half of this year. The bank has also stated that a trial test would be first conducted before launching the digital currency. Bank of Korea (BOK) considering a central bank digital currency

Anjali Tyagi May 2, 2018

The Bank of Korea (BOK) expressed its interest in introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency and guidelines on the cryptocurrencies within the first half of this year. The bank has also stated that a trial test would be first conducted before launching the digital currency. Bank of Korea (BOK) considering a central bank digital currency

National Cryptocurrency
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National Cryptocurrency
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Iran Next In Line With Its National Cryptocurrency Ahead Of US Sanctions

An experimental national cryptocurrency has been developed by Iran only days after the central bank of the country banned bitcoin trading. The news came at a time when its national currency plunged at its lowest and the return of US economic sanctions is looming in the country. Digital currency fever: After central bank ban, Iran

Partyush Goyal April 30, 2018

An experimental national cryptocurrency has been developed by Iran only days after the central bank of the country banned bitcoin trading. The news came at a time when its national currency plunged at its lowest and the return of US economic sanctions is looming in the country. Digital currency fever: After central bank ban, Iran

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mastercard cryptocurrency
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MasterCard FUD: Interested Only In State Backed Cryptocurrency

MasterCard in its new FUD is open to the government created cryptocurrency while calling the rest junk. Additionally, it allows the cash out of bitcoins onto its credit card but follows strict KYC and AML measures. MasterCard: Open to Govt. created cryptocurrency, rest are Junk Today, MasterCard, the financial giant revealed that it is receptive

Achal Arya March 19, 2018

MasterCard in its new FUD is open to the government created cryptocurrency while calling the rest junk. Additionally, it allows the cash out of bitcoins onto its credit card but follows strict KYC and AML measures. MasterCard: Open to Govt. created cryptocurrency, rest are Junk Today, MasterCard, the financial giant revealed that it is receptive

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china DIgital Currency
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PBOC Announces China Digital Currency Called ‘DCEP’

Zhou Xiaochuan announced that the central bank PBoC is developing its own digital currency called DCEP. The DC in the name represents the digital currency while EP is for electronic payments. Also, read… PBOC Disallows Bitcoin Payments But Interested In Digital Currency China digital currency DCEP (digital currency electronic payment) Chinese Central Bank, People’s Bank of

Casper Brown March 9, 2018

Zhou Xiaochuan announced that the central bank PBoC is developing its own digital currency called DCEP. The DC in the name represents the digital currency while EP is for electronic payments. Also, read… PBOC Disallows Bitcoin Payments But Interested In Digital Currency China digital currency DCEP (digital currency electronic payment) Chinese Central Bank, People’s Bank of

bitcoin beginners guide
Bitcoin
bitcoin beginners guide
Bitcoin

A Beginners Guide to Bitcoin

Have you been wondering about bitcoin? Are you curious to know more about Bitcoin? This Bitcoin beginners guide is your first step into mastering bitcoin. Bitcoin Beginners Guide: What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer online payment system that doesn’t involve any central authority or intermediary for a transaction to take place. It makes use

Anjali Tyagi January 28, 2018

Have you been wondering about bitcoin? Are you curious to know more about Bitcoin? This Bitcoin beginners guide is your first step into mastering bitcoin. Bitcoin Beginners Guide: What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer online payment system that doesn’t involve any central authority or intermediary for a transaction to take place. It makes use