digital currency
India to trial digital rupee from December 2022

India to trial digital rupee from December 2022
The real-time performance of the CBDC could see India becoming one of the very countries in the world to adopt a nationwide digital currency
30 Nov 2022
National banks build blockchain CBDC platform for faster international payments

National banks build blockchain CBDC platform for faster international payments
The banks ran a pilot test where 164 payment and foreign exchange transactions were completed, totalling over $22 million over the six weeks
27 Oct 2022
Surging inflation is driving people to cryptocurrencies

Surging inflation is driving people to cryptocurrencies
Binance claims the future is bright for digital tokens as a UN trade body warns cryptocurrencies may enable tax evasion
11 Aug 2022
What is cryptocurrency mining?

What is cryptocurrency mining?
We explain how virtual currencies such as Bitcoin and Ether are actually made
27 May 2022
Why Rishi Sunak's NFT gambit will backfire on UK fintech

Why Rishi Sunak's NFT gambit will backfire on UK fintech
Plans for the Royal Mint to launch an NFT – part of wider government cryptoasset measures – is more than just another PR misstep
5 Apr 2022
UK to introduce stablecoins

UK to introduce stablecoins
Announcement comes three months after report from the House of Lords found no “convincing case” for the UK to introduce a CBDC
5 Apr 2022
Democrats propose privacy-focused digital dollar

Democrats propose privacy-focused digital dollar
The dollar would have to be able to make offline transactions and preserve anonymity
29 Mar 2022
India reserve bank compares cryptocurrencies to Ponzi schemes

India reserve bank compares cryptocurrencies to Ponzi schemes
The bank’s deputy governor said that banning cryptocurrency may be the best option for India
15 Feb 2022
China’s digital currency rollout could be a blueprint for the West

China’s digital currency rollout could be a blueprint for the West
With China rolling out the digital yuan at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, it’s the first major economy to launch a nationwide CBDC
4 Feb 2022
India to launch state-backed 'digital rupee'

India to launch state-backed 'digital rupee'
The government is also introducing a 30% tax on income from digital assets
1 Feb 2022
IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender

IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender
The country sought a $1.3 billion loan from the IMF last year, although this has been reportedly hindered by the fund’s Bitcoin concerns
26 Jan 2022
Federal Reserve warns foreign centralised digital currencies could decrease global use of dollar

Federal Reserve warns foreign centralised digital currencies could decrease global use of dollar
New report argues CBDCs could level the playing field for private sector innovation but that network security remains a significant challenge
21 Jan 2022
Australia plans reforms to tackle digital wallets and cryptocurrency regulations

Australia plans reforms to tackle digital wallets and cryptocurrency regulations
The treasurer has warned that if the country doesn’t introduce reforms, it will be Silicon Valley that determines the future of the sector
8 Dec 2021
Citigroup to create 100 blockchain and cryptocurrency roles

Citigroup to create 100 blockchain and cryptocurrency roles
The new positions are expected to be filled by the end of 2022
23 Nov 2021
El Salvador announces plans to build a 'Bitcoin city' at the foot of a volcano

El Salvador announces plans to build a 'Bitcoin city' at the foot of a volcano
President Nayib Bukele said the country will harness the geothermal energy from the volcano on which the city will be built to mine the Bitcoin requir…
22 Nov 2021
US Treasury calls for stablecoin legislation

US Treasury calls for stablecoin legislation
The institution is trying to address concerns around the cryptocurrency, especially as it can be tied to the US dollar
2 Nov 2021
US links $5.2 billion in Bitcoin transactions to ransomware

US links $5.2 billion in Bitcoin transactions to ransomware
A new report from the Treasury ties the cryptocurrency to ransomware payments over a ten year period
18 Oct 2021
Adoption of Bitcoin as legal currency sparks protests in El Salvador

Adoption of Bitcoin as legal currency sparks protests in El Salvador
Protestors claim the currency could destabilise the economy and is being used to distract from wider issues
16 Sep 2021
Singapore and India to link fast payment systems for cross-border transactions

Singapore and India to link fast payment systems for cross-border transactions
This will allow users in the two countries to transfer money using mobile numbers or virtual payment addresses
14 Sep 2021
Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador

Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador
South American country is to install more than 200 ATM machines that convert dollars into Bitcoin
7 Sep 2021
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Africa partner on shared digital currency platform

Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Africa partner on shared digital currency platform
Reserve banks will test the use of central bank digital currencies for international settlements
2 Sep 2021
PayPal to let UK users buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies 

PayPal to let UK users buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies
Users can opt for either Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash via the PayPal app or website
23 Aug 2021
Poly Network offers up $500k bug bounty reward to its own hacker

Poly Network offers up $500k bug bounty reward to its own hacker
The reward has been offered following the successful return of $610 million in stolen tokens
13 Aug 2021