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CBDCs Gain Traction Amid Fears of Coronavirus-Contaminated Banknotes, The Economist Survey Uncovers
In a survey conducted by The Economist and Crypto.com, it found that consumers generally had more trust in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), rather than decentralized cryptocurrencies.
New Zealand Police Froze $140 Million in Assets and Crypto From Alleged BTC-e Exchange Money-Launderer Alexander Vinnik
New Zealand police said they have frozen $140 million linked to Russian crypto fraud suspect, Alexander Vinnik, alleged to have been the operator of the now-defunct BTC-e crypto exchange.
Six Cryptocurrency Trends to Watch in 2020
A quick look at some of the main developments and events on the horizon that are set to shape the digital asset market throughout 2020.
Bank of France Announces HSBC, Accenture Among the 8 Successful Applicants of the CBDC Experimentation Program
Earlier this year, Banque de France, the French central bank launched a program of experiments to test out the potential central bank digital money aimed for interbank settlements. The program of experiments was launched in late March 2020, where the central bank asked participants to submit their applications before May 15, 2020. The French central bank is open to test out new technology, although it did not specify using blockchain.
Bitpay Announces the First Large Online International Furniture Brand to Go Live
Beliani, a European online home accessory and furniture seller, has inked a partnership with BitPay, a US-based bitcoin payment service provider, to allow buyers make purchases using cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ripple, Ether, and Bitcoin Cash, as well as dollar-pegged stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC). This approach will enable shoppers to save 2-3% on every crypto transaction made compared to other payment methods.
5200 Vendors Now Accept Bitcoin Payments For Tobacco Purchases
Keplerk, a French-based cryptocurrency startup has relaunched it's Bitcoin for tobacco service in as much as 5200 outlets across France starting from October 10th.
Italian Soccer Giant Juventus Embraces Blockchain Technology
In a move widely celebrated by fans, Juventus Football club of Italy enters into a licence agreement with blockchain based fantasy football company, Sorare.
Paris Blockchain Week Summit Announces Its 2020 Speaker Lineup
Paris, France - January 16th, 2020 - Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS), the first international conference held in France dedicated to professionals in the blockchain and crypto-assets space, has announced the primary speaker lineup for its upcoming event on March 31 - April 1, 2020.
LinkedIn Ranks Blockchain as a Top Skill for 2020
The skills that are in demand follow programming and computer science as key elements, however, sales and marketing in the industry will also follow suit, to advertise and push awareness for the new developing tech shown alongside Blockchain on the in-demand list according to the job and professional networking site LinkedIn.
G7 Will Meet to Discuss CBDC and Digital Tax this Week Says Japan’s Finance Minister
The Group of Seven (G7) will meet on Feb.12 to discuss central bank digital currencies (CBDC), digital taxation and global debt according to Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso.
Why Bitcoin Doesn’t Feel Like a Bull Market
Why does everybody still act like bitcoin is in a bear market?
Blockchain Startup Developed Solution to Crypto's Irreversible Transaction Problem
An Israeli startup has developed a new technology that could prevent the loss of funds caused by human error when sending Bitcoins or other digital assets. The mistake is common as wallet addresses are represented by a unique and random string of alphanumeric characters.