The president of Fidelity Digital Asset Services has spoken about the company’s plans in an interview, such as the decision not to launch an in-house exchange, how it intends to attract more institutional investors, and why it’s crypto offering is focused on custody and trade execution. Crypto Paired with More Traditional Financial Models In his…
A report on central bank digital currencies has found that 61% of institutions don’t think a blockchain is necessary due to low efficiency gains during trials. IBM Survey Finds That Central Banks Won’t Be Introducing CBDCs in Near-Term The report was conducted by IBM and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF). The survey,…
In recent months, an increasing number of engineers and developers announced that they are leaving established Silicon Valley tech companies in search for new opportunities in the world of blockchain and crypto. Firms like Facebook, Apple, Google, Netflix, and Amazon are all viewed as target companies for most engineers. However, even these giants are rapidly…
The Indian Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Government to share its view on cryptocurrency within two weeks. The court is addressing the multitude of petitions filed by digital currency operators against the central bank’s anti-crypto circular. India is Two Weeks Away from Ending Policy Confusion over Crypto As Supreme Court Demands Clarification The Reserve…
Members of the ruling elite in North Korea are suspected of launching two scams aimed at exploiting gullible crypto investors still attempting to get in early on a potential moon shoot. The totalitarian state is thought to be using such schemes to stay afloat in the face of international sanctions. Technical Sophistication of North Korean…
The Indian Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Government to share its view on cryptocurrency within two weeks. The court is addressing the multitude of petitions filed by digital currency operators against the central bank’s anti-crypto circular. India is Two Weeks Away from Ending Policy Confusion over Crypto As Supreme Court Demands Clarification The Reserve…
A research and development division at Sony has unveiled a new contactless cryptocurrency hardware wallet for cold storage, which could indicate the consumer electronics giant may be eyeing a bigger move into the cryptocurrency space. Sony Computer Science Lab Preparing Contactless Crypto Wallet The research and development arm of Japan-based Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Science…
The government of Sweden has called for plans to launch a digital version of their fiat currency, the krona, to be brought forward. As the country moves rapidly towards a cashless future, there are concerns that citizens will turn to means of payments provided by “private agents” without “state-guaranteed” digital cash. Swedes Quickly Dropping Paper…
Amid Mastercard’s unexpected push for a patent outlining “fractional reserve” banking for crypto assets, the CEO of Visa has claimed that cryptocurrencies aren’t a pertinent threat to the stability of legacy financial systems. Al Kelly: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency Aren’t Immediate Threats To Visa Months after claiming that the “sun has set” on Bitcoin and crypto assets,…
One of the U.K.’s Conservative Party members has both joined and left an advisory role at a cryptocurrency exchange platform in the last week. Stephen Hammond, MP, stated that his position at the IronX digital asset trading venue might be seen as a conflict of interest. IronX Promotes Risks Hammond Has Previously Warned About According…