At the height of the Cold War, the West Germany Central Bank feared the Soviets would flood their economy with counterfeit banknotes. So, they created a currency that could replace it overnight.
While private firms push their human and identity verification projects forward, governments are taking advantage of their positions to control and get ahead of the trend.
While private firms push their human and identity verification projects forward, governments are taking advantage of their positions to control and get ahead of the trend.
At the height of the Cold War, the West Germany Central Bank feared the Soviets would flood their economy with counterfeit banknotes. So, they created a currency that could replace it overnight.
Local politicians are arguing that the 50,000 BTC seized from a pirating website should be held in reserve in the hope of future price growth—but these pleas appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
A new report by Coincub highlights the best and worst countries in which to hold cryptocurrencies, highlighting a new age of national taxation where competition and innovation align.
Frankfurt-based Bankhaus Scheich has created a profitable sideline for itself in cleaning up blacklisted cryptocurrency assets seized during law enforcement operations carried out by the local authorities.
The securities provider, which has over €360 billion in assets under management, last week announced a partnership with Swiss crypto custody firm, METACO, to offer digital assets products to both institutional and retail clients.
