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.
The German bank VPE Wertpapierhandelsbank AG (VPE) has received a license from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority to provide cryptocurrency trading services to its institutional clients.
Venrock Associates, the Rockefeller family's venture fund, has reiterated its interest in cryptocurrency companies, but unlike most venture capital firms, their interest is not limited to digital currency. The company took a more disciplined approach, rather than speculating on the price of Bitcoin and ICOs.
Over the 9 years of its existence, Bitcoin has experienced ups and downs, mistrust and recognition, silence and loud advertising. Today this is the most popular brand among cryptocurrency and it is not yet known whether any of the coins will be able to compete with it.
Tom Emmer is known for his serious attitude towards cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and believes that it requires deeper study. In his opinion, it is too early for the government to introduce any strict restrictions on the circulation of cryptocurrency and the initial placement of coins.
The Venezuelan News Agency (AVN) reports that the pre-sale of the national cryptocurrency El Petro raised more than $3.3 billion.
Despite the bullish momentum at the beginning of the day, altcoins are now trading in low volumes and continue to consolidate
On April 26, 2018, on the Bitcoin network at block 519,996, the BTC.com mining pool mined the 17 millionth coin. Miners only have 1/5 of the limited supply of coins left.
“Bitcoin is the biggest scam in history,” says PayPal co-founder. And that's not true. You could say that former PayPal CEO Bill Harris doesn't like bitcoin, but that would be an understatement.
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