Indian banks may start turning down potential customers, because of their religion, as per a recent report. Furthermore, protesters in Hong Kong are boycotting one of the largest banks in the country, HSBC, due to the latest alleged political arrests. Naturally, among economic and financial turmoil of the kind, it’s hard not to bring Bitcoin’s...Read More
The continuous protests in Hong Kong have taken another turn as of late, as the police have frozen $9 million from a foundation working with the protesters. The money was allegedly being used for money laundering, but the opposition is declining the accusations, and legal authorities are questioning if there is political involvement. Hong Kong...Read More
Lacking any central authority for either issuance or custody, Bitcoin has often been described as resistant to confiscation. Recent news out of Hong Kong highlights the importance of such qualities, particularly in an increasingly divided world.Authorities in the Chinese Special Administrative Region have frozen almost US$9 million of donations received by protesters in Hong Kong....Read More
According to a recent press release from IDEG Investment Limited, “Asia’s First Bitcoin Trusts” have been launched “as a traditional and comfortable way for ‘old money’ to invest in digital assets.” The two trusts, Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining Trust I, reportedly allow for investors to gain wrapped exposure to bitcoin and to...Read More
The Hong Kong protests started in June 2019 over a controversial bill and now after weeks of demonstrations, marching citizens are fighting for the future of Hong Kong. In the midst of all the activists protesting, digital currencies like bitcoin cash are being promoted as a way for people to remove themselves from China’s system....Read More
Political unrest usually leads to economic uncertainty, which can drive investors into alternative assets or safer havens overseas. Protests in Hong Kong have garnered global attention as mainland oppression has resulted in millions taking to the streets. Some retail outlets have begun accepting crypto in preparation of further financial uncertainty.Crypto Payments Gaining PopularityAccording to the...Read More
Anti-government demonstrations entered their eleventh week with a defiant march in Hong Kong’s Central district on Sunday. The threat of violence and civil unrest has led to increasing uncertainty over the city’s future. And anxious residents are responding by moving money out of Hong Kong, a move that could increase the inflow into bitcoin.Hong Kong...Read More
Hong Kong and Argentina pay through the nose for Bitcoin, Binance could be back in the U.S. within months and Barclays cuts ties with Coinbase in the U.K. Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights,...Read More
Crypto-fever dreamers cheered as Hong Kong protesters suggested organizing a bank run, but apparently rioters didn’t flock to bitcoin. | Source: Shutterstock By CCN Markets: There’s nothing like a bank run to bring out the bitcoin-fever dreamers. Hong Kong protesters reportedly tried the tactic in their latest effort to stop what they see as unfair...Read More
On August 15, the San Francisco-based digital currency exchange Coinbase announced that it had acquired the cryptocurrency custody service Xapo’s institutional branch. The business move puts Coinbase in the limelight, making it the largest custodial service for digital assets worldwide, with more than $7 billion under custody. Also Read: Hong Kong Protest Leader Hopes to...Read More
