Kuroda went on to differentiate Bitcoin from stable coins which are known to have their value backed up by assets. Stable coins are also obliged to meet regulatory governance codes and legal standards, meaning that the Governor is under the impression that they could well become a suitable trading alternative in the near future. Volatility…
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These statements from Lee may not come as a surprise from those who know the governor’s policies, the chief who takes the title of being the second-longest-serving in his position having previously taken a similar stance on cryptocurrency in recent years. Lee has suggested that the central bank needs to engage in “close cooperation to…
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The new Iconic Funds Physical Bitcoin ETP, available in two trading currencies, will offer investors a selection of 32 Bitcoin ETPs and structured products at SIX to choose from. The number of ETP issuers now rises to nine, following the recent addition of ETC Group as well as CoinShares and SEBA Bank in the first…
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The cryptocurrency mining industry has become prominent in Iran partially due to the presence of highly subsidised electricity within an extremely power-reliant trade. With such subsidies in place, imports can then theoretically be paid for using bitcoin. However, the US has implemented sanctions that bar all banking transactions between themselves and Iran, and with blockchain…
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The HSBC is going on a different path than rivals such as Goldman Sachs whose digital investing branch, Saxo Markets, recently announced the launch of a new crypto trading service - Crypto FX. Bitcoin’s price has been on a rollercoaster during the last few days with a 50% fall, trading $36,387 on Monday, just 40…
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A large portion of the new-found regulatory issues are because Crypto miners are using increasingly strong and bespoke tech equipment – often referred to as rigs - to certify virtual coin trades within a process which creates freshly minted cryptocurrencies, including the likes of bitcoin. Speaking of China’s latest crackdown, Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer…
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Apifiny’s CEO declared that Jiang’s wealth of experience within the financial services sector makes him “ideally positioned” to aid in the company’s transformation, as well as to “unify the global crypto market.” Haohan Xu, CEO of Apifiny, stated: We are uniquely positioned to become the de-facto global crypto marketplace for trading professionals, connecting all of…
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Speaking of the plan of action, The Bank of Israel added: A digital shekel could generate various benefits for the Israeli economy, but issuing it also involves risks. The Bank of Israel began to assess the possibility of a digital currency way back in 2017. Today, the central bank can be seen to be curating…
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The Micro Bitcoin futures provide an cost-effective way for traders to manage their bitcoin exposure and enhance their trading strategies, while at the same time retaining the advantages of CME Group's existing Bitcoin futures contract. Tim McCourt added: Together with our existing, full-sized Bitcoin futures, this new, smaller contract further strengthens our ability to help…
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Coinciding with Bitcoin first reaching $20,000 – a monumental milestone for the cryptocurrency – CME Group first launched Bitcoin derivatives back in December of 2017. To reflect US demand for crypto derivatives, the company then further expanded its selection of offerings by launching Ethereum futures and Bitcoin options. It has since become the world’s third-largest…
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