Mesopotamian Triangle: The Middle Eastern Crypto Race Has Started. Ep. I - Oil
“National cryptocurrency. Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey… We will see who will be the first to create it,” – an expert said in the interview. Competition for leadership in the digital market is unfolding between Middle Eastern states.
30 November 2018 11:57, UTC
Oleg Koldayev
Saudi Arabia Banned Crypto Trading, Leaving a Chance Only For Their State-Backed One
Saudi Arabia is controversial in its stance on crypto industry. The country and its officials are passionate about blockchain, but still they forbid cryptocurrency trading because the government plans to launch their state-backed crypto.
27 November 2018 20:57, UTC
Denis Goncharenko
$800 Bln Laundered By Banks But It's Crypto To Be Blamed. TOON #18
Corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing all together are the traditional agenda of regulators from around the world. They and the financial institutions at the same time avidly accuse the cryptocurrencies to become the key tool for “black” transactions and “gray” schemes, and insist on the strict regulation of this sector which is the only means of change for the situation.
27 November 2018 13:18, UTC
Global Financial System Launders $800 bln Per Year, But FATF Considers Crypto To Be A Threat
AML in banking sphere is severely compromised, but FATF is looking in the direction of imposing AML/KYC obligations on cryptocurrencies. What’s wrong with the priorities?
20 November 2018 18:26, UTC
Denis Goncharenko, Anna Zhygalina
The Turkish Gambit: How Trump's Trade Wars Help To Make Cryptocurrency Liquidity
The trade wars that the US makes against some countries can give an unexpected impetus to the development of the digital market
19 November 2018 11:29, UTC
Oleg Koldayev, Anna Zhygalina
Singapore vs Malta: Battle for The Crypto Market Dominance
Singapore is known for its wildly progressive views on technology. The country has already formed a large and developed FINTECH scene. However, the question is: is there room for one more player?
13 November 2018 15:37, UTC
Daniil Danchenko
Holes? Don't Worry, These Are The Best Swiss Traditions! TOON #13
Switzerland has lost some points of attractiveness for crypto start-ups and ICOs in 2018. The regulators urge to change the situation and patch the holes as soon as possible.
09 November 2018 08:58, UTC
Texas Regulator Is The Crypto Sheriff Now or Why The Cloud Mining Company Got Banned
The Texas State Securities Board has cleared away the mining clouds above the state and protected the interests of private investors
08 November 2018 12:46, UTC
Oleg Koldayev
Taiwan Demands KYC From Crypto Exchanges, ICO Regulation To Appear In June 2019
Taiwan’s position towards crypto assets remains obscure, and it’s hard to remain enthusiastic. Today the authorities demand strict compliance to KYC and AML, threatening startups.
08 November 2018 09:47, UTC
Denis Goncharenko
In Pursuit Of Another Billion: Three New Bills Will Fulfill The Maltese Dream
Malta launches new legislative framework for the DLT-industry. What difficulties ICOs may face and how these problems will turn into economic opportunities for local business
07 November 2018 18:45, UTC
Anastasia Ermolaeva
PeruCoin: A Country-Wide Scam or An Attempt To Revive Inca Empire
The project of the national digital currency of Peru may turn out to be another invention of scammers. Why are speculators still trying to hype on communication with the power?
06 November 2018 11:15, UTC
Oleg Koldayev
Genghis Khan’s Descendants: Will The Crypto Experiment Be The Economic Attack Of The New Golden Horde
Mongolia creates a favorable environment for the digital economy. And China should remember that Mongols founded the yuan
05 November 2018 11:19, UTC
Oleg Koldayev
The Crown Runs Away From Wonderland. TOON #11
This Bittnewstoday TOON is dedicated to the UK and the processes that take place in the field of digital market regulation
02 November 2018 08:58, UTC
BREXIT-effect: how the idea of sustainability is departing to the digital reality
Economy of developed countries will not grow for another 250 years and for institutional investors the transition to decentralized markets may become the only chance to rescue
31 October 2018 08:58, UTC
Oleg Koldayev
Indian Blockchain District Purpose And The Real Reasons For Alliance With China
The Indian IT in 2017-2018 amounted to $154 bln. The construction of the blockchain district will advance India in the DLT market and will open up new opportunities in the digital economy.
29 October 2018 13:17, UTC
Daria Piotrovskaya
Grand Chinese Design: Blockchain Regulation as Move for Crypto Yuan
In 2017 the People's Bank of China banned ICO and crypto-exchanges. In 2018 government invested $1.6 bln in fund of blockchain startups. What is the Chinese economy preparing for?
29 October 2018 11:08, UTC
Anna Zhygalina
Trending Trinity Weekly (October, 22-26)
A compilation of the most popular stories on Bitnewstoday this week. Posts about India, Israel and Liechtenstein are among the leaders.
27 October 2018 11:03, UTC
How Asian Self-Regulation Will Change The Future Of The Digital Economy
Japan has followed the way of South Korea and initiated self-regulation for crypto-exchanges. Once again, Europe and America can be left at the rear of the progress
26 October 2018 11:32, UTC
Oleg Koldayev
For Certain Solutions, You Need To Change The Blindfold. TOON #9
This Bitnewstoday toon is dedicated to the complicated relations of the American judicial system and digital economy
25 October 2018 17:23, UTC
SEC vs CFTC: How The Crypto Market Will Avoid The Judicial System Tensions
In the USA, regulators are playing against each other on the right to own the digital economy. But it doesn’t seem to be interested in the result anymore
25 October 2018 09:02, UTC
Oleg Koldayev