Category: Digital Currency

  • The Push to Kill Cash – Australia’s Proposed Ban Shows It’s Not Conspiracy Theory

    The Push to Kill Cash – Australia’s Proposed Ban Shows It’s Not Conspiracy Theory

    The supposed coordination of governments and tech companies to create a one-world, cashless society is often viewed as little more than fodder for silly Youtube conspiracy videos. After all, cash is still king in daily life, even in extremely high-tech, innovative societies like Japan. Upon closer examination, though, current realities like Australia’s proposed cash transaction…

  • The New Bitcoin Banks Are Here

    The New Bitcoin Banks Are Here

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBUnt6Sp21I&w=560&h=349] A new age of banking is imminent. Legacy models will be forced to follow suit or become obsolete in the eyes of value holders worldwide, as new bitcoin and crypto services take over, seeking to implement blockchain systems with an eye on convenience and financial inclusion. Announcements of stablecoins and exchange services from…

  • Indian Supreme Court Orders RBI to Answer Crypto Exchanges, New Date Set

    Indian Supreme Court Orders RBI to Answer Crypto Exchanges, New Date Set

    After hearing the arguments against the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in detail, the Indian supreme court directed the central bank to reply to the representations filed by crypto exchanges. Since the RBI has not adequately answered them, the court set a new date to resume hearing the case. Also read:…

  • RBI Defends Its Power Over Crypto in Indian Supreme Court

    RBI Defends Its Power Over Crypto in Indian Supreme Court

    The Indian supreme court heard the case against the crypto banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in detail Tuesday. After many arguments challenging the RBI’s power over crypto were presented, the counsel for the central bank began making the case against cryptocurrency. Also read: RBI’s Power Over Crypto Challenged at Length in…

  • Philippines Increasingly Crypto Friendly – A Look at Driving Forces

    Philippines Increasingly Crypto Friendly – A Look at Driving Forces

    There are many reasons why the Philippines is becoming increasingly crypto-friendly. Not only has its central bank registered more crypto exchanges recently, but the Securities and Exchange Commission has also been actively finalizing crypto guidelines. The country has an active crypto community, and one of its largest banks has engaged in multiple crypto projects. Also…

  • Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support to Its Blockchain Keystore

    Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support to Its Blockchain Keystore

    On August 13, Samsung, the South Korean multinational conglomerate, published the company’s new Blockchain Keystore SDK for developers and the latest release supports Bitcoin Core (BTC). The version follows Samsung’s previous Keystore release which only supported ETH and the ERC20 standard. Also Read: Exploring the SLP Token Universe Built on the Bitcoin Cash Chain Samsung…

  • Central Banks Worldwide Testing Their Own Digital Currencies

    Central Banks Worldwide Testing Their Own Digital Currencies

    Central banks worldwide are examining the possibility of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with some already testing theirs for different uses. Countries that have advanced their digital currency projects include China, Singapore, Canada, the Bahamas, Thailand, Uruguay, and Sweden. India has also included the digital rupee in the country’s draft cryptocurrency bill. Also…

  • RBI’s Power Over Crypto Challenged at Length in Indian Supreme Court Today

    RBI’s Power Over Crypto Challenged at Length in Indian Supreme Court Today

    The Indian supreme court resumed hearing the writ petitions against the banking restriction by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Wednesday. Many issues were discussed, ranging from the legality of the RBI action to the classification of crypto assets and how each country regulates them. Also read: India to Introduce Crypto…

  • Crypto Regulations Are Changing Worldwide to Comply With FATF Standards

    Crypto Regulations Are Changing Worldwide to Comply With FATF Standards

    Governments worldwide are changing the way they regulate crypto assets to comply with the global cryptocurrency standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Some are amending existing laws, while others are creating a new system to cooperate and share data. Also read: China Publishes New Rankings of 37 Crypto Projects A New Crypto…

  • India to Introduce Crypto Bill Next Parliament Session – A Look at Community Responses

    India to Introduce Crypto Bill Next Parliament Session – A Look at Community Responses

    The Indian government has submitted a draft crypto bill to the supreme court and expressed its intention to introduce the bill in the next parliament session. The court subsequently set a new date to hear the case relating to crypto regulation. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community has ramped up efforts to influence the government’s final…