While 40% of respondents to the German bank’s survey said bitcoin will thrive in the coming years, 38% said they expect the cryptocurrency to disappear.
Failure of Multi-Function Crypto Firms a Limited Threat to ‘Real Economy’: FSB
A new report by the Financial Stability Board said further assessments of possible implications are required because “significant information gaps remain.”
IMF Had Warned G-20 That Widespread Crypto Use Would Impact Banks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had warned the G-20 nations that the widespread proliferation of crypto assets could lead to banks losing deposits and curtailing lending, a report made public on Monday reveals.
Accepting Bitcoin for your business just like Tesla: Report
Merchants that accept crypto rather than credit cards for payments can expect to save as much as 3.5% — or more.
PwC Report Points to Banner Year for Crypto M&A and Fundraising Deals
The value of acquisitions in the first half of 2020 has already surpassed that of full year 2019, according to a new report by PwC.
Crypto M&A and Fundraising Dropped Sharply in 2019: PwC Report
The value of crypto M&A deals last year dropped by a whopping 76 percent, according to a new report by PwC – down from $1.9 billion in 2018 to $451 million in 2019.
Crypto Scams Pose More Risk Than Payments Fraud, Report Suggests
Cryptocurrency scams in 2019 were more risky for U.S. residents than fraud involving romance or payments, says the Better Business Bureau.
Cybercriminals Selling Hacked Fiat Money for Bitcoin at 10% of Its Value
Dark market sellers are offering fiat cash for bitcoin at discount prices, but there’s a catch.
PwC Report Shows Major Growth in Crypto M&A in Asia and Europe
Asia and Europe have surpassed the previously dominant role of the Americas in crypto fundraising, according to a new report from PwC.
North Korea Stole $2 Billion in Crypto and Fiat to Fund Weapons Programs
North Korea is funding its weapons of mass destruction via hacks of banks and crypto exchanges, says a confidential U.N. report.
Australian Crypto Scam Reports Rose Almost 200% in 2018
Australia saw a surge in reports of scams involving cryptocurrencies last year, according to the country’s consumer watchdog.
Bond Rating Agency Moody’s Warns on Risks of Private Blockchains
Rating agency Moody’s has warned of several risks of private, centralized blockchains in a report examining the tech’s pros and cons.
EU Report: Blockchain Adoption Will Be Led by Permissioned Platforms
Blockchain adoption will be led by permissioned platforms focused on specific use cases or user bases, according to a new EU report.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Existing Laws Should Apply to Blockchain
A Hong Kong Stock Exchange research report proposes that blockchain-based financial activities should be governed under existing regulations.
EU Markets Regulator Budgets €1.1 Million to Monitor Cryptos, Fintech
The EU’s financial markets watchdog is setting aside over €1 million in order to monitor cryptocurrencies and other fintech activities in 2019.
The US Should Take a ‘Leadership’ Role on Blockchain, IBM Report Argues
A new report by IBM claims that U.S.-based blockchain developers are looking to the government for leadership on building and deploying the tech.
Report Finds Cryptojacking Instances Jumped 400% In A Year
A report by a group of cybersecurity researchers found that cryptojacking instances jumped more than 400 percent in a year.
Coinbase Refutes Claims in New York Attorney General’s Exchange Report
Coinbase and other exchanges have hit back at claims of vulnerability to market manipulation in a report from the New York Attorney General’s Office.
Europol Warns of Crypto Hacks and Mining Malware in Latest Report
Europol has warned against the rising threats of cryptocurrency hacks and mining malware in a new report.
Circle Survey Finds Twice As Many Men Invest in Cryptocurrencies As Women
The survey also found that roughly 25 percent of millennials are interested in investing in cryptocurrencies over the next year.