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Crypto investing has never been more accessible or secure – so why the stigma?
Investing in crypto is often viewed as a high-risk, almost shady practise, but in truth it has never been more credible. SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills looks at the evolution of crypto investing and the current climate in 2020… The term “crypto investing” brings with it a large amount of stigma, particularly in the eyes of […]
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China enters a new phase in the development of Digital Yuan
As China's DCEP, or Digital Yuan, enters a new phase of development, Lee Hills and Dan Thomas take an in-depth look at the project's progress
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Visa Bitcoin move brings timely boost for crypto community
Cryptocurrency’s journey towards mass adoption has sometimes appeared in danger of being derailed during the past 12 months but there have been enough positives to maintain momentum and, in the past week, an announcement from Visa was nothing short of a turbo boost. The global payments giant has shown its strongest crypto commitment yet by […]
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Lloyd’s shows faith in blockchain with first crypto insurance policy
Another respected name from the world of finance has shown faith in the future of cryptocurrency as Lloyd’s of London moved into the blockchain space. Lloyd’s – regarded as the world’s leading insurance market – announced on Tuesday it was launching a policy specifically designed to protect crypto held in online wallets. Although engaged with […]
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Facebook Libra: Can Zuckerberg’s crypto crusade continue?
The potential scale and ambition of Facebook’s own cryptocurrency, Libra, has many worried but, less than a year since it was first announced, the project has experienced many significant setbacks. Lee Hills, CEO of blockchain regulatory specialists SolutionsHub.im, explores what it will take for the project to succeed, who stands to win and who would […]
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DCEP: China’s crypto embrace will change the world
China’s relationship with cryptocurrency is not a straightforward story and the latest twist in the tale is the confirmed development of DCEP. SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills takes a deep dive into China’s attitude to blockchain tech and explores how, with a state-backed token, the People’s Bank of China will change the world forever Cryptocurrencies are […]
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UK HMRC seeks cryptocurrency analysis tool
The UK’s tax authority has issued a request for proposals for ‘cryptoasset analysis tooling’ to deal a blow to cybercrime. The move is backed by a £100,000 budget, although the expectation is a subscription by user basis will be applied. This may prove problematic as the current marker leaders charge on variations of a per-check […]
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Will 2020 be the year of the bull? Don’t bank on it…
So 2020 is up and running and we’ve already seen some big stories in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. But what will the rest of 2020 hold and should investors HODL for the rest of the year? Lee Hills, CEO of blockchain regulatory specialists SolutionsHub shares his predictions for crypto in 2020 The year […]
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What is a stablecoin?
What is a stablecoin? SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills explains what they are and how they work A stablecoin is simply a cryptocurrency designed to have limited value volatility. To achieve this they are ‘backed’ by an asset, or a basket of assets. For a long time, stablecoins have been considered as a coin-backed by a […]
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Unikrn COO’s praise for SolutionsHub team
The team at SolutionsHub have been praised for our “unparalleled” understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrency. SolutionsHub worked with pioneering esports betting company Unikrn to obtain an Isle of Man gambling licence following its successful initial coin offering and launch of the company’s own cryptocurrency – Unikoin Gold. Unikrn COO Andrew Vouris said: “From the moment […]
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Will we see $50,000 Bitcoin? Not half….
Just last week I was asked by a journalist if I thought it was realistic to expect the value of Bitcoin to climb to $50,000 by 2021. Bitcoin reaching a landmark figure is always headline-grabber, particularly among the mainstream media, where there is often a lack of space or willingness to delve into the nuances […]
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GSC clarity on virtual currencies is welcome as IOM blockchain boom continues
The Isle of Man government’s open-minded and modern approach to blockchain technologies is already paying dividends, with several cryptocurrency-focused businesses choosing the island as a base and, therefore, boosting the local economy. In 2017, the Gambling Super Commission released Practice Note GSC85 which gave licensees both current, and prospective, guidance on several key points associated […]
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