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 increased interest of government agencies in cryptocurrency regulation served as a catalyst for the decline in the Bitcoin rate
The world of digital currency, which emerged eight years ago from the almost exclusively male domain of Bitcoin, is beginning to open up to women. And although today's statistics have improved significantly, still only 5% of startups belong to the fair half of humanity.
On a rainy Friday afternoon, a dozen women gathered at a Brooklyn hotel called the Williamsburg. Completely different in age, nationality and professional experience, they all share an interest in one topic - cryptocurrencies.
Christopher Eve, widely known for demanding that the police come and arrest himself for crypto donations to the Snowden Foundation, is awaiting trial on charges of cybercrime and attempted extortion, as well as theft of credit card data.
Tim Draper, an American billionaire who has invested in the Internet, bitcoin, Skype and Tesla, told CNBC his predictions for the future of bitcoin and blockchain technology. He believes that in five years no one will use fiat, other types of cryptocurrencies will also fade into the background and bitcoin will become the main means of payment.
Last week, Blockchain.info partnered with the United Nations to jointly explore the use of blockchain technology in various industries. As part of the cooperation, a white paper has already been developed, from which you can learn about the details of future work and how the UN and the crypto startup will interact.
Cybersecurity experts at Palo Alto Networks discovered a virus called ComboJack while monitoring an email phishing campaign that targeted customers in Japan and the United States.
Bloomberg reports that only investors accredited in the United States will have access to the Coinbase index fund in the first stage. They must have an income of $200 thousand per year, or a total wealth of $1 million. The minimum investment amount will be $10 thousand.
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