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  • Nov 27, 2024

Cryptocurrency is a hidden, secure form of token that carries a monetary value. Bitcoins, Ethereum, Litecoins and various other similar terms that you hear, fall under the broad umbrella of Cryptocurrencies. Most of the cryptocurrency trades are recorded on a blockchain that forms a decentralized system. This is one of the reasons why it has become so popular in recent times.

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Bank of England Highlights Three Models of Issuing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

The Bank of England has released a paper talking about various models of issuing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

ICO Scams on the Rise: Over $1 Billion Stolen in ICO Scams

Over a Billion dollars have been lost in ICO scams - and 271 scammy coins have been identified, a report from the Wall Street Journal points out.

Supreme Court of India To Take Up All Crypto-Petitions, No New Petitions to be Allowed

India's Supreme Court has stated that the High Courts will no longer accept any petitions against the RBI’s order - the SC will take up all pending petitions.

Cryptocurrency Scammers Arrested in China over $47 Million Fraud

The Chinese police have arrested 6 individuals of PEB firm in connection to cryptocurrency scam.

Snapchat-Investor Lightspeed Ventures May Rebrand as Cryptocurrency Investment Firm

Lightspeed, Snapchat's biggest backer, plans to start an initiative that solely focuses on crypto investments.

Cryptocurrency Giant Coinbase Plans to Acquire a Federal Banking License

Coinbase has reportedly been in talks with the US Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) and it intends to apply for a federal banking license soon.

Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to Launch 'MUFG Coin' By 2019

Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has announced that they are planning to launch their own cryptocurrency, the MUFG Coin, by 2019. 

Steve Wozniak Believes Ethereum Has The Potential to be The Next Apple!

Wozniak commented that Ethereum may soon become the next Apple! “Ethereum interests me because it can do things and because it’s a platform," said the Woz.

Russia’s Digital Economy Bill Introduces ‘Digital Money’ As the Legal Term for Cryptocurrencies

Russia’s decision to not use the words ‘cryptocurrency’ etc, is because the government sees them as slangs and not as a legal term.

China Ranks Ethereum as No.1 Cryptocurrency

The Chinese government has conducted a research on 28 cryptos and released a rating index, in which Ethereum ranks #1.