Category: N-Economy
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Blockchain Enters “Trough of Disillusionment” According to Gartner
Gartner, Inc., a research and advisory firm specializing in the financial and IT industries, recently published a report that asserts blockchain has entered the “trough of disillusionment” with regards to the technology’s lifecycle of hype and adoption. Also Read: Bitmain Unveils New 18 Terahash Water-Cooled Bitcoin Miner Blockchain Enters “Trough of Disillusionment” According to Gartner “Hype…
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Japanese Soccer Star Honda Receives Crypto to Promote Exchange
Japan superstar professional soccer player, entrepreneur and investor Keisuke Honda, 32, was appointed by the Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint to promote its brand, the company announced earlier this week. Honda appeared at the same time in a commercial for Bitpoint shot in Hollywood. Also read: Soccer Star Leo Messi Promotes Ultra-Secure New Crypto Phone Honda to…
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Another Japanese Company Developing 7nm Bitcoin Mining Equipment
Besides GMO Internet, another Japanese company is working on producing 7nm mining equipment. Triple-1 has been working on its 7nm bitcoin mining chips and expects to start shipping the equipment in November, shortly after GMO expects to start shipping its 7nm miners. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Developing 7nm Mining Equipment…
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GPU Manufacturing Giant Nvidia Leaves Crypto Mining
Media accounts are leaning toward blaming a supposed lack of interest in cryptocurrency as the reason US chip behemoth Nvidia has backed out of the mining industry. It was only a little over a year ago the company hoped to make an impact in the space. Whether it’s the industry losing steam or the simple…
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Bank of Thailand Developing Central Bank Digital Currency
Following the adoption of the country’s first cryptocurrency regulation, the central bank of Thailand is working on its own digital currency in collaboration with the country’s largest banks. Initially, the new currency will be used for interbank transfers; this phase is expected to be completely developed by the first quarter of next year. Also read: Yahoo!…
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Liechtenstein Bank to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency Backed by the Swiss Franc
Union Bank AG, a bank in Liechtenstein that offers corporate banking services mainly to companies based in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Middle East, has announced that it will be launching its own security tokens in alignment with Liechtenstein’s regulatory authority, FMA, and subsequently its cryptocurrency, “Union Bank payment coin,” which is fully backed by…
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Cryptocurrency Card Issuer Wirex Granted E-Money License in the UK
European crypto card provider Wirex has been awarded an e-money license by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. The accreditation will allow the company to create e-money accounts in more than two dozen different currencies. Wirex hopes to secure similar licenses in Asia and North America. Also read: Check Which Coins You Can Spend…
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Regional Government Announces Opening of Largest Crypto Mining Farm in Russia
The largest cryptocurrency mining farm in Russia has opened in the Leningrad Region, according to the regional government. The facility is equipped with more than 3,000 pieces of mining equipment and covers an area of approximately 4,000 square meters. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Largest Mining Farm in Russia The press…
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Bitcoin ETFs Rejected Again: SEC Denies 9 Hopefuls in 3 Decisions
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued three published decisions, covering nine different Bitcoin ETF. Applications put forward by Direxion, Pro Shares, and Granite Shares were rejected along largely the same lines of argument. Also read: Meet Bitmain Founder Jihan Wu: A Most Important Man in Crypto Bitcoin ETFs Denied in Three Published…
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P2P Cryptocurrency Lending Grows Increasingly Popular in China
China is reportedly witnessing a surge in peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency lending amid the country’s recent liquidity crunch and the virtual currency markets’ bear season. Despite regulatory uncertainty, entrepreneurs are reportedly eying opportunities in the nascent industry. Also Read: Theories Abound After BTC Leaps While Bitmex is Down Peer-to-Peer Cryptocurrency Lending Gains Popularity in China During Bear…