VP Mike Pence’s New Chief Economist is a Bitcoin Supporter
Bitcoin supporter Mark Calabria from the Cato Institute has been selected to serve as Chief Economist for Vice President Mike Pence....
Legislation
South Africa Latest to Consider Creating National Digital Currency
One more nation, South Africa, is making the first step of migration to a fully digital economy, speaking about offering...
Trump’s Mexico Feud Creating a Perfect Storm for Bitcoin Remittances
Mexico’s biggest cash cow is under siege as Donald J. Trump threatens to tax or halt remittances to the country in order...
China Trials Its Own ‘Bitcoin’ But Here’s Why It Will Probably Suck
After a successful trial, China is one step closer to becoming the first country in the world to issue its own blockchain-based...
Zero-Fee Bitcoin Trading Officially Ends in China; Begins in the UK
Following inspections from People’s Bank of China, the Big Three Chinese exchanges have halted margin and zero-fee cryptocurrency trading. The...
When Bankers Attack: The Big Business of Patenting Blockchain Tech
The largest banking corporations and economic interests in the world are entering into a patent war for Bitcoin’s underlying blockchain...
EU to Snoop on Gold, Cards and Bank Transfers in Security Shake-Up
EU legislation could legalize “widespread checks” on bank transfers as part of increased security measures to combat terrorism. Gold, Cards,...
Bitcoin Liftoff? Now Venezuela is Ditching Big Bills to ‘Fight Mafia’
Venezuela has announced the sudden withdrawal of its highest-value banknote, replacing it with coins ahead of a sudden major currency...
