Recognizing Blockchain’s Potential, Some Politicians Now Calling For Crypto Bans

For many years leaders around the world dismissed cryptocurrency as lacking any true value or legitimate use. This attitude was due largely to a failure to understand, or respect, its revolutionary nature. Now that mass adoption is underway, crypto cannot be ignored, and voices are now emerging calling for it to be banned. Although misguided,…

July 2, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Top Banks Are Building a Crypto Settlement System, Showing More Mixed Signals On Blockchain Support

The banking industry, now well aware of blockchain’s revolutionary potential, continues to explore a range of options for integrating the technology into their present operating processes. Although there is no doubt that cryptocurrency poses a threat to their business models, there are also very real opportunities to use it for their own benefit. Nevertheless, the…

May 31, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

News

Switzerland Quietly Becoming Hub For Cryptocurrency Development

State support of cryptocurrency is a thorny issue, as governments and central banks are caught between recognizing its advantages, yet accepting how it promises to radically change the existing financial infrastructure and possibly undermine the value of centralized fiat. Thus, most states, and their leaders, are not yet prepared to fully embrace blockchain assets, and…

February 2, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Institutional Investment In Cryptocurrencies Growing Despite Price Volatility

The market declines that have affected cryptocurrencies this year have prompted many traders to express concern about the future value of the technology, but actions by players behind the scenes paint a very different picture. Interest from professional and institutional investors is growing swiftly, and the mood is very optimistic. This year has seen a…

July 3, 20180Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Markets

Ripple and American Express Announce Partnership for Cross Border Payments

Ripple, American Express, and Santander Bank have announced a partnership that will use Ripple’s blockchain technology to facilitate cross border payments. This move represents the largest public partnership to-date between a cryptocurrency platform and a traditional financial institution. It is also a reflection of the growing adoption of blockchain technology across the financial realm. Regarding…

November 18, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith