Vietnamese Central Bank Bans Cryptocurrencies
Vietnam’s central bank, State Bank of Vietnam has declared the use of digital currencies in the country as illegal. The central bank also announced that it will impose a fine on anyone caught utilizing the cryptocurrencies starting early 20
October 29, 2017
TokoBitcoin, BitBayar Shut Down Operations After Bank of Indonesia’s Bitcoin Ban
Indonesia-based Bitcoin payment platforms TokoBitcoin and BitBayar have reportedly shut down their operations following the announcement by the country’s central bank, Bank of Indonesia, that it will not accept Bitcoin as a form of payment.
October 28, 2017
FUD-Proof Bitcoin Heads Towards $5k Despite Media Hype at Russia Ban
Bitcoin price continues to hold just below $5000, as the industry instantly shakes off Russia’s exchange ban. As news broke Tuesday that the country’s central bank had opted to block access to crypto exchanges, mainstream media were quick t
October 10, 2017
What’s Really Behind China’s Crypto Ban?
China’s cryptocurrency ban could be a temporary move to appease international agencies and certain communist party members ahead of the upcoming Communist Party convention, according to Panos Mourdoukoutas, an economics author and professor
October 02, 2017
Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Stops Deposits Ahead of Trading Shutdown in China
BTCC has stopped accepting yuan and cryptocurrency deposits today as it prepares to shutter its operations in China this month. Chinese cryptocurrency giant BTCC, the operator of the oldest cryptocurrency exchange in what was previously the
September 27, 2017