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12 Jul 2019 - Cardano (ADA) is in the process of testing its next version, Shelley, which many see as a signal of a…Read more

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IMF perspective on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)CBDC

IMF perspective on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) relates to a new form of money – digital money created by the central bank, rather than commercial banks as it is now. Central banks around the world are discussing it, some of launching pilot projects. What is CBDC? What are its upsides and risks?…
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01 July 2019
Will Facebook’s new Libra coin bring cryptos to the masses?Calibra

Will Facebook’s new Libra coin bring cryptos to the masses?

Unless you have been living under a rock, you must have heard that Facebook has recently released the first concrete information about its new cryptocurrency, dubbed Libra. As there is a lot of great in-depth content about this, in this article focus will fall on potential issues or areas of…
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25 June 2019

7 reasons for Bitcoin’s May price rise, and future BTC outlook

analysisIt started in April when the price of Bitcoin rose 20% in 24 hours. Since late March, the price of BTC has doubled. What are the reasons behind this new exciting Bitcoin run? First, you may ask: why should I care about Bitcoin’s price at all? In short, because it…
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03 June 2019

UK's first ever crypto-friendly bank is coming this year

bankAs consumers, it is quite easy now to join the Blockchain revolution and purchase some cryptocurrencies. But if you’re a crypto business, banking is a nightmare. Banks often refuse to open an account for crypto companies, not because it’s illegal, but because compliance is a hassle. And this happens to…
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24 May 2019

What is Binance DEX and centralised vs decentralised exchanges

binanceBinance DEX is Binance’s new decentralised exchange, or rather, a “decentralised order matching engine”, as the main page will tell you. It was launched on April 23rd, 2019, on Binance’s new blockchain: Binance Chain, and is meant to be the quickest platform when it comes to exchanging assets – it…
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18 May 2019
Regulating ICOs: Maltese perspective. Interview with Cherise Abela Grech from GTG Advocates

Regulating ICOs: Maltese perspective. Interview with Cherise Abela Grech from GTG Advocates

I was lucky to interview Cherise Abela Grech, a lawyer specialising in financial services law, Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) and Blockchain, as well as cryptocurrencies. We have talked about Maltese regulation, ICO (Initial Coin Offering) vs STO (Security Token Offering), and the ICO process in Malta. My name is Cherise,…
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11 June 2019
How to run a successful ICO in a bear market: interview with ARYZE

How to run a successful ICO in a bear market: interview with ARYZE

ARYZE has recently successfully finished its ICO. It was a private presale that ran in the second half of 2018, raising around 1.6 million USD from over 280 contributors. It was one of the first, if not the actual first successful ICO from Denmark, which is especially impressive considering the…
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06 May 2019
How to market an ICO

How to market an ICO

So you have an idea for a business. You’ve decided to make an ICO, as you believe that this is the best way to raise capital for your awesome idea. But how do you communicate it to all your potential investors? In this article, we’ll focus on how to market…
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17 September 2018
IMF perspective on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

IMF perspective on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) relates to a new form of money – digital money created by the central bank, rather than commercial banks as it is now. Central banks around the world are discussing it, some of launching pilot projects. What is CBDC? What are its upsides and risks?…
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01 July 2019
Regulating ICOs: Maltese perspective. Interview with Cherise Abela Grech from GTG Advocates

Regulating ICOs: Maltese perspective. Interview with Cherise Abela Grech from GTG Advocates

I was lucky to interview Cherise Abela Grech, a lawyer specialising in financial services law, Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) and Blockchain, as well as cryptocurrencies. We have talked about Maltese regulation, ICO (Initial Coin Offering) vs STO (Security Token Offering), and the ICO process in Malta. My name is Cherise,…
Continue reading

11 June 2019
UK's first ever crypto-friendly bank is coming this year

UK's first ever crypto-friendly bank is coming this year

As consumers, it is quite easy now to join the Blockchain revolution and purchase some cryptocurrencies. But if you’re a crypto business, banking is a nightmare. Banks often refuse to open an account for crypto companies, not because it’s illegal, but because compliance is a hassle. And this happens to…
Continue reading

24 May 2019