Education & News
As it takes more steps to release its central bank digital currency (CBDC), Canada looks to hire an economist with a deep knowledge of financial technology and digital currencies. Economist Wanted in Canda for Help with Digital Currency Canada has been working on its own digital currency for a while
Education & News
The SEC has given further consideration to tokenizing Exchange-Traded Funds. SEC Chairman, Jay Clayton revealed details of the commission’s approach to regulating cryptocurrency products during a panel discussion hosted by the Chamber of Digital Commerce. SEC Progress With the Tokenisation of Exchange-Traded Funds The SEC has been working on
Bitcoin
Reports reveal that a bill has been approved which requires crypto owners to disclose their holdings. Spain is making more efforts to raise tax revenue as its economy feels the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Spain Approves Bill on Crypto Holdings Disclosure Maria Jesus Montero, Spain’s Finance Minister, and
Education & News
In efforts to sustain its police reform movement, Nigeria’s feminist coalition has chosen to only accept donations in Bitcoin. It is using a censorship-resistant platform to protect its right to freedom of expression after access to its bank account was restricted this month, following its involvement in the End
Bitcoin
Stone Ridge Asset Management has purchased 10,000 BTC worth about $115 million as part of its primary treasury reserve asset. By this announcement, the company joins a growing list of institutions and companies banking on Bitcoin (BTC) as an asset for the future. According to reports, the 10,000
Cryptocurrency
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has called for Bitcoin donations to be made to support the efforts of people protesting for police reforms in Nigeria. Bitcoin Donations Help Protestors in Nigeria Around the world, more people have joined the movement for police reforms in Nigeria, including Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey.
Bitcoin
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) in a recent document has outlined its plans for a Japanese CBDC by 2021. The BoJ which joined a coalition of seven central banks under the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), jointly published a report on central bank digital currencies and its core concepts. According
Africa
Crowds have been protesting around the streets of Nigeria, hoping for police reforms in the nation. Many of the protesters are youth. For days, they have cried out for police reforms. Some protestors have resolved to use Bitcoin in the process due to their bank accounts being blocked. As more
Cryptocurrency
350 members of Spain’s lower house of Congress each received 1 euro in crypto through emails as part of an attempt to raise awareness about the future role of cryptocurrencies in societies. Learning with Crypto Emails Education startup, Tutellus helped to orchestrate the awareness exercise. The tokenization-focused startup is
Africa
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) through CEO Justin Bgoni has revealed it is open to listing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under licensed its subsidiary - the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VSFE). According to reports, the crypto listing will be subject to regulatory approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission of
Bitcoin
Square Inc - a payments subsidiary company led by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has purchased about 4,709 bitcoin worth over $50 million; at an average price of $10,610 per BTC. According to an announcement on Thursday, Square through its CFO Amrita Ahuja noted: "...cryptocurrency is an instrument
Bitcoin
22,000 new entities joined the Bitcoin train in a single day, pushing up the number of Bitcoin addresses to a two-year high. China has been dubbed as the cause of the spike with its marketing campaigns in favor of crypto. Record Number of Bitcoin Addresses According to analyst Cole