In a summary released on the 14th of December by the State Secretariat for International Finance of Switzerland, the various conclusions drawn in the regulatory meeting where the legal framework of blockchain and DLT in the finance sector was discussed on the 7th of December. Documents from the meeting itself were also shared with the public. The…

Understanding Cryptocurrency Regulatory Trends During the last couple of years, cryptocurrency regulation has been a subject on the agenda of most governments throughout the world. However, the regulatory approach varies widely from country to country, as some have chosen to adopt a crypto-friendly regulation, whereas others have outright banned the technology. In this article, we’ll take you on a journey…

Before we begin, happy new year! Thank you for being a Crypto-News reader and for supporting us since we started in 2015. If you are just discovering Crypto-News, welcome. We hope to earn your trust and attention through our reporting and opinion articles. Weekly BTC Price Chart Bitcoin has remained relatively stable through the entire…

There has been much speculation regarding Amazon’s stance towards the blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in general, and the multinational retail company has recently announced two services that utilize distributed ledgers and blockchain technology. Amazon’s receptiveness to using the blockchain is being met with positivity by most cryptocurrency enthusiasts as it paves the way…

Signals continue to emerge indicating that the market rebound is gaining strength, and that a new phase of value growth across the crypto space is beginning. Bitcoin has moved above $4,000 several times, and network use across many platforms is increasing. Although no single factor is responsible for this move, actions from American regulators and…

You know how difficult it is to explain to new people in cryptocurrency about all of the aspects regarding cryptocurrencies and how they work? Especially really new people, that don't really know if they want to know the nitty-gritty technological details and permutations. Just in case, YouTube channel "3Blue1Brown" has already done the difficult part…

Cryptocurrencies, if not funneled through an exchange with KYC and AML, are pseudo-anonymous. Still, converting to fiat is tricky, as actions on their public ledgers can easily be tracked. In fact, there are numerous addresses that are "blacklisted" and even some that have found themselves on official US blacklists (alongside with the individuals that control…

Next year is all but certain to see blockchain technology assume a much greater role across many business and technical sectors, and institutions across the globe are evaluating platforms for potential adoption. Anticipating this move, competition is emerging, usually pushed by development teams, promoting the technical merits of platforms for a range of applications. Of…

WBack in April 2018, Facebook publicized the launch of its very own blockchain department. The news wasn’t surprising at all, granted that most major companies are experimenting with the technology. However, last week, the social media giant announced the start of a hiring spree, with focus on blockchain experts and developers. Facebook’s sudden increased…

The Bitcoin market has experienced relative growth in the past seven days, and it remains to see if the trend will continue past the Christmas and New Year's dates. Many trading experts are calling this and other rallies "dead cat bounces", but that of course, remains to be seen. Bitcoin shortly passed the $4000…