Category: Digital Currency

  • 47% of Institutional Investors Welcome Crypto Investments, Survey Shows

    47% of Institutional Investors Welcome Crypto Investments, Survey Shows

    A new study reveals surging investments in cryptocurrencies by institutional investors, with almost half of them viewing crypto assets as having a place in their portfolios. “Institutional investors are overwhelmingly favorable about the appealing characteristics of digital assets,” Fidelity Investments described. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request Institutional Investors See…

  • New Video Series Debuts – How Bitcoin Will Change the World

    New Video Series Debuts – How Bitcoin Will Change the World

    Bitcoin.com has launched a new video series for the crypto-curious, with a crisp new look and an easy to understand, lighthearted narrative style. The first episode which premiered Wednesday features the top eight ways Bitcoin will change the world. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request How Bitcoin Will Change the…

  • 11 Cryptocurrency Initiatives Indian Government Has Taken

    11 Cryptocurrency Initiatives Indian Government Has Taken

    The Indian government has engaged in numerous crypto-related initiatives and projects while actively drafting the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Below are 11 crypto-specific initiatives that the government has been involved in. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request Committee to Draft Crypto Law An interministerial committee under the chairmanship of Subhash…

  • Bahrain’s Regulatory Sandbox Teeming With Crypto Companies

    Bahrain’s Regulatory Sandbox Teeming With Crypto Companies

    Bahrain’s regulatory sandbox has become increasingly crypto-friendly as half of the companies approved are now either crypto exchanges or other crypto businesses including ATMs. There are currently 30 companies approved for the regulatory sandbox by the central bank. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request Regulatory Sandbox Thirty companies are currently…

  • 24 Countries and IMF Discuss Global Standards of Crypto Regulation

    24 Countries and IMF Discuss Global Standards of Crypto Regulation

    Twenty-four financial authorities and 11 international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, recently gathered in New York and discussed global standards of crypto regulation. “It is important to consistently implement international standards,” said the chairman of South Korea’s top financial regulator who attended the meeting. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones…

  • Finland Begins Regulating Cryptocurrency Service Providers

    Finland Begins Regulating Cryptocurrency Service Providers

    Finland’s president has approved a law to regulate cryptocurrency service providers including exchanges, custodian wallet providers, and issuers of cryptocurrencies. The law will enter into force next week. Crypto service providers will need to register with the country’s Financial Supervisory Authority and meet statutory requirements. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s…

  • India Progressing on Crypto Regulation Amid Ban Rumor

    India Progressing on Crypto Regulation Amid Ban Rumor

    The Indian government has been progressing on cryptocurrency regulation. A recent report from the Ministry of Finance confirms some recommendations. Meanwhile, local media reported Friday that a draft bill on the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies is being circulated among relevant government departments. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request Ministry of…

  • Blockfi Launches High-Interest Crypto Lending Program in India

    Blockfi Launches High-Interest Crypto Lending Program in India

    US-based Blockfi has expanded into India, offering a high rate on its interest-bearing account for two cryptocurrencies. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Blockfi and a local Indian crypto exchange offering a similar program to find out how the two products differ. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request Blockfi Launching in India New…

  • Big Players Transforming Crypto Exchanges in Japan

    Big Players Transforming Crypto Exchanges in Japan

    Government-approved cryptocurrency trading platforms in Japan are undergoing changes with big players entering the market. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Japan’s top financial regulator to learn about the regulatory implications of the changing business models and internal systems of regulated exchanges. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request Changing Crypto Exchange Landscape Crypto…

  • Japan to Provide G20 With Solution for Crypto Regulation

    Japan to Provide G20 With Solution for Crypto Regulation

    Japan is preparing to share its experience regarding cryptocurrency regulation with finance ministers and central bank governors from other G20 countries at the upcoming summit which it will host in June. According to local media, Japanese regulators have a solution for crypto regulation to offer the G20 countries. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto…