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.
In her speech at the Singapore Fintech Festival, Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, acknowledged that recent trends and the possibility of the global economy transitioning to digital assets can no longer be ignored, and issues of issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) should be approached thoroughly.
Just a day before the high-profile Bitcoin Cash fork, the market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market fell below $200 billion. As recently as November 7, its value was estimated at $220 billion, and many bulls believed that the price of Bitcoin could break through the MA 200 and begin a long run towards the high level set last December.
Yesterday's price collapse cannot be associated with any fundamental event that could lead to a decrease in the capitalization of the cryptocurrency market from $210 billion to $182 billion
The difference in quotes of the same asset on different trading platforms makes it possible to make a profit through arbitrage transactions
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Researchers at cybersecurity company McAfee Labs have discovered new malware called "WebCobra" that uses computers' processing power to secretly mine the cryptocurrencies Monero and Zcash.
Scotcoin is committed to donating 5 of every £20 of coins purchased before the end of January 2019 to charity.
At the Singapore Fintech Festival, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Deputy General Counsel of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ross Lekkow discussed the prospects of fintech and blockchain. Like a true politician, Ross Lekkow said a lot during the half-hour conversation, but nothing concrete that would clarify the IMF’s position.
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