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Op Ed: In China, It’s Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom
Culture

Op Ed: In China, It’s Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom

By Alex Gladstein
People will quickly realize that libra, a digital U.S. dollar or any other centralized digital currency will not improve their finances or well-being.
Business

Op Ed: In the Battle Between Libra and a Digital Dollar, Bitcoin Will Win

By Alex Mashinsky
Bitcoin Cartoon: Libra, Facebook Question of Trust
Culture

Cartoon: A Question of Trust

By Ian Foley
China’s central bank digital currency has begun a “restricted access test” to simulate payment scenarios between parties.
Business

China’s Central Bank Digital Currency Undergoes “Restricted Access Test”

By 8btc
A recently published economic research paper argues that a global cryptocurrency would make international monetary policy impossible.
Business

Research Paper: Bitcoin Disrupts International Monetary Policy

By David Hollerith
A source tied to China’s central bank has pushed back against reports about the country’s central bank digital currency.
Business

Chinese Authority Pushes Back on Central Bank Digital Currency Report

By 8btc
Binance’s Venus stablecoin project has been described as the “one-belt-one-road” version of Libra.
Business

Binance Announces New Stablecoin Venus

By 8btc
Alex Tapscott, co-founder of the Blockchain Research Institute, on his upcoming report, Facebook’s libra and why bitcoin is an “unstoppable force.”
Business

Blockchain Research Institute’s Alex Tapscott Doubles Down on Bitcoin

By Jesse Willms
The Hangzhou Internet Court ruled that bitcoin is considered legal property under the law in China.
Business

China’s Central Bank to Accelerate Development of Fiat Digital Currency

By 8btc
The retail giant is considering entry into the corporation-controlled digital currency game. But it can’t compete with bitcoin.
Business

Walmart Joins Corporate Coin Bandwagon, Files Patent for Stablecoin

By Colin Harper
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its final guidance on crypto assets regulation, which may boost activity in the sector.
Business

Latest FCA Guidance From the U.K. an “Indirect Catch-All” of Provisions

By Diana Ngo
In a Senate hearing this morning, lawmakers wrestled with the distinguishing features of Bitcoin and the need for clear crypto regulations.
Business

Senate Wrestles With Bitcoin vs. Crypto, Gauges Need for Regulation in Latest Hearing

By Colin Harper
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin forewarns “more regulations” on cryptocurrency.
Business

U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns of New Crypto Regulations

By Landon Manning
In worldwide surveys on Facebook’s Libra, respondents have indicated overwhelming distrust of the digital currency.
Business

Low On Trust: Survey Respondents Are Skeptical of Libra

By Jimmy Aki
Congress is set to take a deeper dive into crypto regulation during a crypto and blockchain technology hearing on July 30, 2019.
Business

U.S. Senate to Hold Hearing on Crypto, Blockchain Regulation Next Week

By Colin Harper
By relocating its cryptocurrency exchange business to Bermuda, Circle can escape regulatory uncertainty in the U.S.
Business

Circle Moves Exchange Business to Bermuda Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

By Jimmy Aki
europe
Business

EU Calls Crypto Market ‘Anticompetitive,’ Says Central Bank Coin Would Help

By Colin Harper
Bitcoin News Week in Review
Business

Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review - July 20th, 2019

By Ipek Duman
Comparing Facebook’s project to Satoshi’s.
Culture

Libra in Congress: A Chance to Define What Bitcoin Is and What Libra Isn’t

By Colin Harper
Libra hearings
Business

In Senate Hearing, Facebook’s Iffy Reputation Looms Over Libra Plans

By Colin Harper
President Donald Trump broke his silence on Bitcoin via Twitter and nothing happened. Except for some priceless community reactions.
Culture

Trump Derides Bitcoin and Nothing Happens (Except a Price Increase)

By Colin Harper
Let's talk bitcoin - Introducing the Bitcoin Magazine Podcast
Business

FATF Guidelines and What They Get Wrong About Bitcoin

By Bitcoin Magazine
bitcoin white paper
Industry Events

At Bitcoin 2019, Scientists Cited in White Paper Weigh In on the Future

By Ipek Duman
Bitcoin News Week in Review
Business

Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review - June 22nd, 2019

By Ipek Duman