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.
On December 12, 2018, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) will begin trading Bitcoin futures contracts. It is noteworthy that contracts can be concluded through the platform’s digital asset storage, and clearing will be carried out by ICE Clear US, Inc. All quotas will be in US dollars, and the amount that will be blocked on the account when concluding a futures contract will be 10 bitcoin.
Chinese mining company Bitmain has released a firmware update that allows Bitcoin miners to enable the Overt AsicBoost feature, which improves operating efficiency and reduces production costs.
The next time your grandmother criticizes you for your decision to invest part of your income in Bitcoin, you can tell her that you simply didn't have the guts to invest in more volatile assets - like stocks.
The Government of Gibraltar recently launched the New Technologies in Education (NTiE) Advisory Group, which is responsible for meeting the growing demand for specialists in the new sector. According to an article published in the Gibraltar Chronicle on October 19, the group's main goal is to create educational material using blockchain technology.
Yesterday, on its official website, Trezor announced the launch of a cryptocurrency exchange function through its own web interface, making the Trezor Model T wallet even more versatile.
Researchers from the Initiative for CryptoCurrencies and Contracts, who study traditional and blockchain voting, do not share the enthusiasm of many and believe that blockchain will not only not help improve the voting process, but will also significantly worsen the situation.
On October 31, 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of the progenitor of all cryptocurrencies, published the Bitcoin white paper. This day is considered one of the key dates in the digital era of our world. The Forknews editors are giving away prizes for our readers and subscribers - owners of crypto wallets.
On Friday, the Cyberspace Administration of China published a bill that would require all blockchain organizations to censor information and require users to use their real names and identification codes when registering. According to the South China Morning Post, the regulator's bill is open for public comment until November 2.
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