bitcoin Archives – The Basics about Cryptocurrency

Satoshi Nakamoto, Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has publicly identified himself as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. His admission follows years of speculation about who came up with the original ideas underlying the digital cash system. Wright has provided technical proof to back up his claim using coins known to be owned by Bitcoin’s creator. Prominent members …

bitcoin regulation Archives – The Basics about Cryptocurrency

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which is the main financial regulator in the United States, recently ordered a company offering bitcoin options to halt operations. The regulatory agency also ruled that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are classified as commodities and are covered by the Commodity Exchange Act. The regulator issued an order filing and simultaneously …

BAFT Launches FinTech Scheme to Promote Bitcoin Technology – The Basics about Cryptocurrency

Global financial services association BAFT has launched a new scheme to promote Bitcoin and blockchain technology. The association, which deals in creation and implementation of global finance policies, launched the initiative to drive “awareness of innovations in financial technology”. In its official statement, the international body emphasized how the pace of innovation has redefined the …

Uncategorized Archives – The Basics about Cryptocurrency

Much like gold, oil, or soybeans, Bitcoin is now officially considered a commodity. The agency that regulates the US commodity trading market, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finally recognized the digital currency as a commodity. The debate on bitcoin can be defined as a commodity or not as been here for quite some …

blockchain Archives – The Basics about Cryptocurrency

Global financial services association BAFT has launched a new scheme to promote Bitcoin and blockchain technology. The association, which deals in creation and implementation of global finance policies, launched the initiative to drive “awareness of innovations in financial technology”. In its official statement, the international body emphasized how the pace of innovation has redefined the …