In our “National Cryptocurrencies” section, we cover government-backed digital currencies and state initiatives related to blockchain technology. Here you will find news about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), national crypto projects, and the role of digital money in modern economies. Read the “National Cryptocurrencies” section on ForkNews to stay informed about how countries are developing their own digital currencies.
Pundi X, a decentralized offline cryptocurrency sales network, has completed testing of new hardware devices. Using them, you can pay bills with any popular cryptocurrency anywhere - in shops, restaurants, cafes.
Back in December 2107, Monero (XMR) announced its intentions to incorporate bulletproofs into its protocol, saying it would provide "significant space savings, faster transaction confirmation times, and lower fees."
One of Australia's largest retail banks, Bank of Queensland, has made changes to its customer loan agreements. Now the document specifically stipulates a ban on using a loan secured by property for cryptocurrency transactions.
They started talking about the “Russian crypto valley” project in the Far East last year. And at the end of February, the proposal was accepted for official discussion by the Central Bank and the government of the Russian Federation. While awaiting an official decision, the region is actively taking steps to develop the crypto industry.
The growth of altcoins stopped at yesterday's highs. In the absence of purchase volumes, the price will consolidate below the resistance level
US cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, owned by Goldman Sachs-backed financial services company Circle, has launched a trading application for mobile devices. According to an announcement published on the Circle blog, this is the only official app on Android Play and the iOS App Store supported by Poloniex.
Japanese internet company and operator of the country's most popular instant messenger, Line Corporation, today launched a new cryptocurrency exchange platform - Bitbox. The crypto exchange, operated by Singapore-based subsidiary Line Tech Plus, will allow trading of 28 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin. The platform will support 15 languages, including Korean, Chinese and English.
Block.one, the developer of the EOS protocol, has received the backing of several major investors, including PayPal founder Peter Thiel. In a new funding round - the size of which remains a secret - Block.one has added Thiel, Bitmain, and billionaires Louis Bacon and Alan Howard to its list of investors.
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