Goldman Sachs: cryptocurrencies cannot be classified as assets
One of the largest investment banks in the world, Goldman Sachs, has identified several reasons why cryptocurrencies cannot be classified as assets.
Samsung released a chip for secure transactions
Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics announced the development of the Secure Element (SE) chip (S3FV9RR) and advanced software with the ability to work regardless of the device’s main processor, which will allow crypto transactions from gadgets to be completely safe.
Coinbase and Polychain have funded the development of the Indian exchange CoinDCX
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, CoinDCX, received funding of $ 2.5 million through an investment round initiated by the hedge fund Polychain Capital in conjunction with the venture division of the Coinbase crypto exchange.
Telegram will not dispute Gram coin distribution ban
Telegram will not dispute the ban on distributing Gram coins. The relevant appeal has already been withdrawn by decision of the parties using the appropriate form under rule 42.1 – “leave without consideration”.
Sichuan administration calls for limiting mining in the province
The authorities in the Chinese province of Sichuan plan to ban mining activities on their territory. Officials have already prepared a notification.
Coinbase will continue to work remotely after removing restrictions on COVID-19
Employees of the largest US trading platform Coinbase will continue to work remotely even after lifting the restrictions in connection with the coronavirus pandemic, said the head of the cryptocurrency exchange Brian Armstrong.
Arcane Research calls Africa a promising crypto region
Africa is currently one of the most promising regions in the world for the distribution and acceptance by the population of cryptocurrencies, according to analysts at the research company Arcane Research.
Banque de France announces successful testing of digital euro
The Central Bank of France (Banque de France) announced the successful completion of the first phase of testing the digital euro, which was created using distributed registry technology.
Iranian authorities plan to tighten control over cryptocurrency exchanges
Iranian authorities intend to incorporate digital instruments into national currency legislation. The amendments will amend the operation of local trading platforms.
Japanese company JCB will launch a blockchain-based payment system
The leading payment giant in Japan, JCB, has announced a partnership with TechFund, a local venture capital firm, to create a dedicated transaction network based on a distributed registry.

