In the 13 years of its existence, Bitcoin has risen from obscurity to $1 trillion highs, settling over $60 trillion in total transfer volume along the way. Despite these feats, Bitcoin’s decentralized design limits it to a mere 7 transactions per second. In times when demand to use the network exceeds 7 transactions, users experience...Read More
Almost any successful person set financial goals. The lack of such a purpose and a plan of action forces people to waste time, miss opportunities and always stay depending on the circumstances. Setting financial goals is necessary for anyone, regardless of their profession or income. What’s more, it doesn’t matter what interests you have. You...Read More
Brazil Central Bank President, Roberto de Oliveira Campos Neto, announced that plans to have a digital currency by 2022. In an interview with Bloomberg Markets’ Editor, Erik Schatzker, Neto said that Brazil’s central bank digital currency or CBDC will modernize the country’s banking system. According to Neto, Brazil’s central bank leadership in 2019 led to...Read More
Bitcoin often faces a lot of criticism for its high transaction fees. A recent network transfer worth over $930 million in BTC shows things can be done differently. It is interesting to see how high-value transactions tend to have low TX fees. Small Transaction Fees may Still be too High This is possible, even when...Read More
Ripple has slowly been building up a global network of partners who use their technology and services. If Navin Gupta is to be believed, there are nearly 350 financial institutions using RippleNet, with more to be added in the near future. Ripple’s technology has been of great interest to banks and other financial service providers....Read More
There have always been questions as to who is buying cryptocurrencies and for which specific purpose. In undeveloped countries, the adoption of crypto assets is progressing rather quickly, according to a new report. For years now, people have claimed how Bitcoin can transform Arica in terms of finance. Crypto Adoption in Developing Nations For equally...Read More
In the cryptocurrency space, there are a lot of different opinions on stablecoins. Vitalik Buterin sees some merit in these assets, although they may not find their core niche in their current state. The stablecoins currently on the market seem to struggle quite a bit. Stablecoins Need to Keep Evolving Only Tether’s USDT is effectively...Read More
Switzerland’s government has rejected a 100 million franc ($103 million) bailout for local cryptocurrency companies battered by the coronavirus economy, local media reported. Zug finance director Heinz Taennler requested the special funding package in April. He planned to issue out loans to startups, which could be converted into shares. The central government had already unveiled...Read More
As world governments push through legislation to levy taxes on capital gains from bitcoin (BTC) transactions, seeking to earn more from an asset class that frowns on regulatory oversight, there are still a few countries that remain pro-crypto, allowing investors to buy, sell or hold digital assets at zero taxes. Circumstances vary, but the real...Read More
There are many ways to look at the financial sector. One option is to compare crypto hedge funds with their traditional brethren to see who performs better. Investing in cryptocurrency is always a risky venture. Crypto Hedge Funds Lead This Dance That also applies to more traditional markets, as there is no guarantee of profit...Read More
Democrats from the House of Representatives have introduced legislation that would pay eligible Americans $2,000 a month until U.S. unemployment numbers return to pre-covid-19 levels. Under the proposal, any American citizen 16-years or older making less than $130K per year would receive monthly funding from the federal government. Also read: Minting Basic Income – US...Read More
There are many different things worth exploring during this coronavirus crisis. It would appear that DeFi is an interesting aspect in this regard, both for regular consumers as well as businesses. The decentralized finance industry, or DeFi, has attracted a lot of attention. DeFi Offers Alternative Solutions It is primarily of interest to existing cryptocurrency...Read More
The discussions pertaining to centara bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, are far from over it seems. Deutsche Bank analyst Marion Laboure has very high hopes for this field of research. Numerous banks would love to create a digitized version of their fiat currency. Central Bank Digital Currencies in 3 Years? Doing so is not difficult,...Read More
The global focus continues to shift toward China’s digital currency plans. Despite a genuine lack of information, it certainly poses many different threats. Rumors regarding a digital yuan have persisted for years now. China’s Digital Yuan is More Than Just a CBDC Only a few months ago, it became apparent this was more truth than...Read More
Technology giants can make or break the cryptocurrency ecosystem. For reasons unknown, Apple is not necessarily intent on playing fair. It appears that Apple takes offense to how Coinbase provides a DApp browser. Another Curious Apple Development Accessing decentralized applications is crucial to the survival of most alternate cryptocurrencies. Coinbase, as one of the leading...Read More
The cryptocurrency situation in India remains very difficult to assess. Most government officials want nothing to do with bitcoin, but can they avoid the inevitable? As far as Indian Parliament member Dr. Subramanian Swamy is concerned, embracing cryptocurrency is a must. India Might Push to Adopt Cryptocurrencies Soon He is one of the few people...Read More
Trouble appears to be brewing in the finance industry. Venmo and PNC Bank are in a spat regarding some complaints by users. For a while now, PNC customers have had issues when linking their bank accounts to Venmo. Venmo and PNC Continue to Bicker Although this could be a temporary bug, the situation deteriorated quickly....Read More
These days bitcoin and a variety of other digital assets are now being traded as funds and traditional equity holdings. The landscape of crypto investment vehicles has changed significantly as institutional and retail investors don’t need direct exposure to cryptocurrencies in order to invest in this technology. Also Read: Gocrypto SLP Token Starts Trading on...Read More
Banks around the globe are looking to experiment with innovative technology. Primarily Japanese financial institutions are eager to experiment with blockchains. It is for that specific reason several dozen institutions will become part of JPMorgan’s DLT network. More Blockchain Exploration in Japan Japan is a country where blockchain ventures in the financial sector are not...Read More
It has not been a good year for cryptocurrency funds, depending on how one interprets the new reports coming out. From a longevity point of view, the current statistics are borderline alarming. The State of Cryptocurrency Funds in 2019 Several dozen crypto funds have shut down throughout 2019, primarily due to very little price action...Read More
Banking, in the traditional sense of the term, has become a financial burden for account holders in regions where the era of subzero interest rates has already set in. European nations like Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Eurozone countries have been in negative territory for some time, and banks there have started passing the burden to...Read More
The Chinese government is working on its own digital currency. Very little is known about this project so far. In a recent press release, the country’s central bank offered some intriguing details. It seems this currency will be similar to Libra, although it has nothing to do with social media. A Mobile Currency While very...Read More
There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer an interim product. Also read: Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively...Read More
Regulatory changes in the cryptocurrency world are always contentious. Many people see the benefits, whereas others oppose any changes. In the Netherlands, a lot of major changes are coming to cryptocurrency service providers. All of these changes seem to be directed at fostering the Bitcoin industry moving forward. The new requirements will go in effect...Read More
The world economy is a complex system that has undergone many different phases in the past century. As strange as it may sound today, there have been times when banking crises were rare, pay was rising alongside productivity, and the U.S. dollar would buy a certain amount of pure gold. Despite its obvious successes in...Read More
There are many ways to see success in Forex trading, depending on how much effort you’re willing to put into the whole ordeal. While certain methods will generate slow, but steady success, others involve higher risk, but also higher potential rewards. You will keep learning about the ins and outs of these different approaches as...Read More
The battle lines have been drawn and the troops assembled. On the one side stands the combined might of the banking cartels, centuries of deeply entrenched financial infrastructure supporting them. And on the other side stands a handful of crypto companies armed with little more than a passionate plea: “Ditch the legacy system and come...Read More
Facebook’s Libra project is getting a lot of flack. The happy-go-lucky attitude associated with this project continues to raise eyebrows. Despite some major critiques, the concept still holds merit to some. The Bank of England’s Mark Corney wants to see the US Dollar replaced. In fact, he claims the Libra – or its reserve currency...Read More
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 giants Binance,...Read More
Sub-zero interest rates have become the norm in some countries, especially in Europe. Nordic nations such as Sweden and Denmark have been in negative territory for a while and a growing number of banks in the region are now charging depositors for keeping their money. Saving in fiat right now, unlike cryptocurrencies lately, leads to...Read More
