Day: January 13, 2019

The Latin American peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency markets have a seen a significant spike heading into 2019, with the Colombian, Peruvian, and Venezuelan Localbitcoins markets posting record volume when measuring in both fiat and BTC. The Argentinian, Dominican, and Mexican markets also posted record volume for P2P trade in recent weeks. Also Read: 9 Cryptocurrency Firms Sue Washington State Utility Over 50 Percent Rate Hike Latin American P2P Markets Witness Record Trade Volume Despite a steady decline in global Localbitcoins volume during recent weeks when measuring in fiat currency, several Latin America P2P…

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Acknowledging Venezuela’s efforts to deal with inflation and sanctions by creating a state-issued cryptocurrency, Russian officials have nevertheless declined a proposal to use the oil-backed coin in bilateral trade. According to Russian media, Moscow has recently offered Caracas a set of measures aimed at mending the country’s economy but the petro is not among the recommendations.    Also read: Tron Can’t Handle Bittorrent’s Transaction Volume, Former Exec Claims Russia Recommends Traditional Economic Reforms The Russian Federation has taken steps to help its strategic South American ally to overcome the deep…

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IBM recently unveiled its Q System One at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019, with the company describing the quantum computer as being developed for “commercial use.” Despite numerous media outlets again decrying the imminent death of Bitcoin, IBM’s quantum system is not the game-changer that many are heralding it to be. Also Read: Japanese Regulator Clarifies Stance on Bitcoin ETFs and Derivatives IBM Unveils Quantum Computing System IBM’s commercial launch of its new quantum computing system has fueled reports claiming that the technology may spell doom for bitcoin and cryptocurrency.…

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Despite being just one week old, Izabella Bowles carries great expectations upon her tiny shoulders. The baby, born on Jan. 6, will go to college when she’s older, if parents Wioletta and Peter can help it. What’s more, her future tuition fees will be paid for using what many believe to be the future of money – bitcoin. Also read: Thai Startup Atomicpay Launches Non-Custodial Crypto Payment Platform Wanted: Donors to Support Bitcoin Baby’s College Fund The listing in The Times looks a little different from those adjacent to it on…

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In today’s edition of The Daily, we feature a couple of stories that show how, despite the current downturn in the cryptocurrency markets, different locations in the U.S. are competing to attract the industry. We also cover a new bitcoin investment trust application with the SEC and a rebranding of a crypto exchange. Also Read: Bitwise Asset Management Files With SEC for New Bitcoin ETF NYC to Launch Blockchain Center The New York City Economic Development Corporation has announced it has selected FuturePerfect Labs and Global Blockchain Business Council Future…

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