Tech giant IBM announced the creation and launch of Thailand’s first government savings bond on its blockchain. Europol issued a report calling privacy wallets and services a “threat” to law enforcement. These and more news in this practical daily summary so that you are always informed with the most recent events that occur within the crypto world.
📍Thailand announces the launch of a savings bond based on the blockchain The government savings bond was recently launched as a way for investors in the Asian country to access the issuance and purchase of bonds in a simple, fast, safe and economical way. Since its launch just two weeks ago, and as of the date of this publication, the government has issued more than 1,6 billion dollars in savings bonds. This product is the first of its kind worldwide and takes advantage of the full potential of the Thai bond market, which in 2019 alone covered more than 420 billion dollars.
📍Europol, the European Union's police agency, issued a report entitled “Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2020”, which states that the Wallets and privacy-friendly cryptocurrency wallets, such as Wasabi wallet y Samourai Wallet, and other cryptocurrency mixer services like the coinjo, are a growing threat that prevents cybercriminals from being caught and law enforcement.
“Privacy-enhancing wallets emerge as top threats as privacy-enhancing coins gain popularity”
📍In China, the Xuhui Notary Public Office, located in Shanghai, is managing a blockchain-based platform, known as “Hui Cun”, which allows for electronic storage of data while performing the functions of a notary. Information and different types of files can be stored on Hui Cun, ranging from documents to images and videos. As the platform is based on blockchain technology, it guarantees secure and reliable storage, as well as transparent handling of data.
📍A web news portal notes In Spain, the Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated proceedings against Arbistar, after the Tenerife Police confirmed that there is an investigation against the company. Both the Tenerife Police and the Civil Guard have received a large number of complaints against this company, from the thousands of customers who were affected with the sudden closure of one of the products of the arbitration platform of cryptocurrencies, .
📍Shopify, a Canadian e-commerce company, added Bitcoin (BTC) to your payment methods through the payment provider BTCpayNow, any merchant or seller using Shopify can accept cryptocurrency payments quickly and securely.
📍Tether, stablecoin pegged to the dollar, it controls over 75% of the market capitalization enjoyed by stablecoins today. Data shown by CoinGecko They point out that the market capitalization of stablecoins has exceeded $20,7 billion, with Tether (USDT) taking center stage. This stablecoin alone has more than $15,6 billion in market capitalization, representing 75,3% of the total value of the market.
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