Tag: Bitcoin

China’s regulators banned on all crypto transactions and vowed to root out mining of digital assets, hitting Bitcoin and other major coins and pressuring crypto and blockchain-related stocks. According to Reuters, crypto-related transactions will be considered illicit financial activity, including services provided by off-shore exchanges, the People’s Bank of China said on its website. It…

A forum of some of the largest U.S. and European banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, has urged modifications to the rules proposed by the world’s central banks and regulators for capital requirements on Bitcoin exposure. Banking bosses from the largest financial institutions in the U.S. and Europe have voiced their opposition to the…

Internet Computer blockchain developed by Dfinity Foundation is bringing smart-contract capabilities to the Bitcoin (BTC) network, potentially opening the door to new use cases for the world’s biggest cryptocurrency. Following the trailblazing successes of Ethereum and more recently Cardano, Dfinity is looking to plug its upgraded mainstream network link known as ‘chain key cryptography’ into…

If you’re looking to buy cryptocurrency in the UAE – there are dozens of online platforms to choose from, writes Kane Pepi on Economy Watch. The best brokers in this space allow you to buy and sell hundreds of digital assets, support AED deposits, and most importantly – are safe and secure. In this guide,…

The Middle East and North Africa regions are relatively new to discovering crypto trading and blockchain technology, but adoption is underway. It seems that the adoption of these technologies by companies and the public in both the Middle East and North African regions is growing exponentially, especially with the acceptance of digital money trading and…

Investors unnerved by the financial strains of a Chinese real estate firm sent cryptocurrencies reeling on Monday, with Bitcoin and other coins tumbling by more than 10%. Although the ultra-scarce cryptocurrency is claimed to be a hedge against catastrophic economic events, there is no telling how the volatile asset could react when it does finally…