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.
Wellington Management Co, one of the world's largest asset managers, said it is looking to include digital currencies in some of its portfolios.
According to Zakon.kz, the Yandex search engine conducted a study of search queries related to digital currencies among residents of Kazakhstan for 2016-2018.
The US Treasury Department is introducing new sanctions against shipping and trading companies that the government says are helping North Korea finance its nuclear program. The move is part of a strategy to limit revenue into the country that could be used directly to fund weapons development programs.
At the beginning of this week, bullish sentiment is expected to prevail for major cryptocurrency pairs
Bitcoin saw growth all week, while Ethereum and Ripple lay on their side for six days
Professor Thomas Heston came up with the idea of creating a database to store information about firearms using blockchain technology. In his article, Heston writes that gun owners will be able to upload data to an electronic safe. This information will be linked to the person's biometric markers.
On the eve of the G20 summit, where issues related to government regulation of cryptocurrencies will be discussed, we are trying to understand one of the ways of government influence - “national cryptocurrencies”
The rapid rise in Bitcoin's price and popularity in late 2017 appears to correspond neatly with the rise in scrutiny and scrutiny by governments in early 2018.
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