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.
Mohammad Reza Pourebrahimi, chairman of the Iranian parliament's economic committee, said there is already evidence that some Iranian citizens are users of digital currencies and have more than $2.5 billion in crypto assets abroad.
An increase in trading volumes above the average level resulted in a decline in the rates of the main cryptocurrency pairs. Are these sell-offs a failure to continue the uptrend?
According to the latest research from Fundstrat Global Advisors, the price of bitcoin will reach $36,000 by the end of 2019.
Coinone Transfer, a subsidiary of Coinone, will use the Ripple network to operate an international transfer service for retail customers, which is expected to launch soon.
Technology company Slate Entertainment Group has acquired the rights to James Corden and Fulwell 73's documentary “Beyond Bitcoin” for broadcast on its blockchain VoD platform Binge. The seven-figure deal comes on the heels of the announcement that the Sitges international fantasy film festival will become the first major festival to accept cryptocurrency.
French street artist Pascal Boyart, known as PBOY, is introducing Bitcoin to the art world. Boyart signs his paintings with a QR code, through which people donate Bitcoin for his work.
Founded by billionaire hedge fund manager Michael Novogratz, Galaxy Digital Capital and Bloomberg are launching the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI) to track the market capitalization performance of the ten most popular cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ethereum, monero, ripple and zcash.
A former adviser to Donald Trump said a global currency is definitely needed, but it won't be Bitcoin. This is due to the technical limitations of Bitcoin, but he believes the technology behind it is incredibly important.
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