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 DFINITY project (Decentralized InFINITY) is a fairly ambitious project that, according to its creators, challenges existing centralized cloud computing such as Amazon Web Services.
Children of baby boomers are converting a “significant” amount of gold inherited from their parents into crypto assets, says Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert.
Security researchers at Trend Micro have discovered a malicious extension for the Chrome browser that interferes with users' cryptocurrency transactions in various ways. The malware, called "FacexWorm", enters the victim's browser through a YouTube link that prompts the user to install an extension to play videos. Once it is installed, the virus penetrates the account and distributes the same link among the user's friends.
Yesterday's consolidation of major cryptocurrency pairs could end in bullish momentum today
The Bank of Korea (BOK) plans to issue guidance on cryptocurrency transactions, including a plan to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the first half of this year.
Bitfinex, a leading provider of cryptocurrency exchange services for digital traders, has announced the addition of two new tokens and a Bitcoin fork, Bitcoin Interest, to its listing.
US federal regulators are currently studying whether Ethereum can be considered a security. According to the Wall Street Journal, regulators at the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are examining whether many cryptocurrencies - not just ICOs - should be regulated under federal securities laws.
The balance of power in the list of total capitalization is changing. Cardano ranks sixth in terms of capitalization, displacing Litecoin to seventh
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