Mexican politicians join the growing club of government regulators wishing to get a handle on bitcoin and financial technology. Also read: Bank of Mexico Rejects ‘Virtual Currency’ as Legal Classification for Bitcoin. Sheky Scoops Mexico’s Press Mexican financial journalists were taken off guard when a Reuters story by Sheky Espejo claimed to have seen pending […]
Welto Integrates with Coinbase so Users Can Pay Bills with Bitcoin
A new bitcoin and cryptocurrency application, Welto, just integrated Coinbase into their system. Welto now allows users to pay their bills with bitcoin in a streamlined and simple fashion. Users simply have to provide their payee account info, address, and account information for Welto will pay the bill within 24 to 48 hours. Also read: An […]
PR: Developers Announce Launch of Zumminer, Emphasizing Its Multi-Functionality and High-Level Wallet Security
This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. The development team announced the release of the fastest crypto-currency […]
On October 5, the popular bitcoin exchange Bitfinex released its chain splitting terms and conditions concerning the upcoming November Segwit2x hard fork. The trading platform is also launching ‘Chain Split Tokens’ that will provide traders with the option to place bets on the “potential activation and mining of the Segwit2x protocol.” Also read: U.S. Regulators and […]
Russia’s Central Bank Pushes for National Cryptocurrency
The Russian Central Bank is contemplating creating a national cryptocurrency, after seeing multiple benefits it could bring to the country. This follows First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov’s earlier support of introducing the “cryptoruble.” Meanwhile, the bank is skeptical about other cryptocurrencies including bitcoin. Also read: Russia Proposes Adding Cryptocurrency to the Population’s Financial Literacy Strategy […]
ECB Considers “Legal Restraints” Against Bitcoin Says Council Member
This week the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member, Ewald Nowotny, stated in an interview that the ECB is discussing “legal restraints” for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Also read: Switzerland’s FINMA Eyes Crypto Valley ECB Council Member Says Bitcoin Lacks Supervision The ECB has said a lot of things about bitcoin over the past few […]
Brazil’s XP Investimentos signals its willingness to meet customer demand, filing patent on the brand XP Bitcoin. The move could legitimize bitcoin in the eyes of average Brazilian investors, despite the firm’s previous public protestations and warnings, bringing a Latin American powerhouse to the cryptocurrency marketplace. Brazil is Big, Big, Big Folha de S.Paulo (Folha), […]
Japan’s major players in the financial industry are eyeing bitcoin mining with a goal of generating new revenue. They also hope to help set the ground rules for using bitcoin. In early September Japan’s GMO and DMM.com said they were moving into the mining space. Both companies have started crypto and bitcoin exchanges. Also read: Greek […]
PR: ICOWatchlist.com Introduces: A New Ico Market Statistics Tool
This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. In the spirit of innovation and community sensitization, the ICO platform […]
GAW/Paycoin CEO Josh Garza Held Liable for $9 Million USD for Wire Fraud
Homero Josh Garza has been held liable for $9,182,000 USD by a U.S. federal judge. Garza pleaded guilty to one charge of wire fraud for activities relating to Gaw, Gaw Miners, Zenminer, Zencoin, and Paycoin in July. Also Read: Garza Fined $12 Million by SEC for GAW Mining and Zenmining Ponzi Schemes The United States Securities […]
