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Bitcoin Futures Volatility Reaches Lowest-Ever Level
With the continued sideways trading of Bitcoin, the volatility of its futures trading recently reached its lowest level. Presently, the cryptocurrency market, in general, shows more stability than the traditional asset marketplace. дальше »
2018-11-6 17:00 | |
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Hong Kong exchange shuts down cryptocurrency mining pool after 4 years
What was once the second largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by volume, BTCC, is shutting down its mining pool later this month. The Hong Kong-based exchange issued a notice today (spotted by CoinDesk) stating that it will shutdown its mining pool on November 15, and bring an end to its operations entirely on November 30. дальше »
2018-11-6 16:42 | |
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Swiss Regulator Instructs Banks to Assign 800 Percent Market Value Risk Weighting to Cryptoassets
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has instructed banks in the country who handle cryptocurrency to weight cryptoassets at eight times their market value when calculating loss-absorbing capital. дальше »
2018-11-6 14:00 | |
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It takes three times more energy to mine Bitcoin than gold
According to newly published research, mining cryptocurrency takes nearly twice as much energy than mining gold, platinum, and copper. Bitcoin on its own, needs three times as much energy to mine than compared to gold. дальше »
2018-11-6 13:54 | |
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Thai Authorities Set to Use Blockchain Technology To Fight Tax Evasion
In a bid to curb the menace of tax evasion and ensure workers pay their correct tax amounts, Thailand’s Revenue Department has announced it would use distributed ledger technology (DLT) and machine learning for tax avoidance probes, according to a Bangkok Post report on November 5, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-6 12:00 | |
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Mike Novogratz Says 2019 Institutional FOMO Will Drive Bitcoin (BTC) Price to New All-Time Highs
Michael Novogratz, one of the most important figures in the cryptocurrency space and supporter of blockchain technology, said that Bitcoin could see new all time highs in 2019. According to Financial News, Novogratz said that Bitcoin could reach $20,000 dollars or even more in 2019 fueled by institutional investors. During 2017, Bitcoin moved from $950 […] дальше »
2018-11-6 04:50 | |
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First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Issued in Canada
The first Bitcoin-backed loan has been issued to a Canadian company allowing cryptocurrency holders to liquify their assets without selling. Bitcoin Loan a ‘Game Changer’ Canadian company Ledn, has purportedly become the first and only local lender to issue Canadian dollar loans using Bitcoin as collateral, according to local media Wealth Professional. дальше »
2018-11-6 04:00 | |
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BitMEX Launches New Fork Monitoring Website to Keep Track of Bitcoin Forks
BitMEX just launched a website to make it easier to keep tabs on hard and soft forks on the Bitcoin blockchain. According to a recent blog post, the research arm of BitMEX is sponsoring a new website, ForkMonitor. дальше »
2018-11-6 23:18 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:04 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper on Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-7 22:04 | |
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HSBC Completes Blockchain-Based Transaction for India’s Reliance Industries
The British multinational banking organization HSBC and Belgium’s ING Bank have partnered to execute a trade transaction using the blockchain network from a U. S. -based Tricon Energy to India’s Reliance Industries. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:00 | |
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Taiwanese Government Amends Cryptocurrency Laws for Privacy-Focussed Transactions
The Taiwanese Government recently amended their anti-money laundering and Countering Finance Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws concerning cryptocurrency regulations. According to an Asia Times article published on November 5, 2018, these revisions and changes will give Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the ability to crack down on any anonymous cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:00 | |
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China Crashes Bitcoin Even Further to 19th Place in Its Latest Ranking Report
CoinSpeaker China Crashes Bitcoin Even Further to 19th Place in Its Latest Ranking Report Bitcoin descended further from 17th in the September edition to 19th spot in October, according to the Global Public Blockchain Technology Assessment Index, published by the China Electronic Information Industry Development (CCID). дальше »
2018-11-5 15:50 | |
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IOTA Collaborates With Ledger, a Leader in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Security
The IOTA Foundation is collaborating with Ledger, a leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency security, according to a blog post published on Nov. 2nd. The collaboration allows IOTA token holders to isolate their tokens from devices such as computers or smartphones. дальше »
2018-11-4 20:59 | |
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Coinbase Roundup: Series E Funding, Institutional Interest, and Listing the Basic Attention Token (BAT)
American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has closed its fifth Series E funding round. On October 30, 2018, the company announced that it had successfully secured a $300 million investment “to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-4 13:00 | |
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Charlie Shrem To ‘Vigorously Defend Himself’ After $32M Winklevoss Lawsuit
Charlie Shrem, the early Bitcoin adopter and advocate who spent a year in prison for alleged facilitation of drugs purchases with Bitcoin, faces a $32 million lawsuit from Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. дальше »
2018-11-3 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Hashrate Crushes a New All-Time High Amidst Stability in the Markets
According to data from Bitinfocharts, Bitcoin’s hashrate has experienced a new jump and record above 60 EH/s. The reason for this to happen is that there was a difficulty adjustment of 0.02%. A higher difficulty means that it is more difficult for miners to find a block. Lower difficulty makes it easy to discover one. […] дальше »
2018-11-3 22:08 | |
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The Daily: SEC Ramps Up Enforcement, 60% of Smart Contracts Are Dormant
In Saturday’s edition of The Daily, we take a look at the SEC’s annual report, which reveals where cryptocurrencies sit on their radar. We also consider the fate of dormant smart contracts, 60% of which have never seen use according to a new report. дальше »
2018-11-3 15:00 | |
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Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Launch Security Token Platform in the U.S.
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is reportedly exploring the possibility of a security token exchange in the U. S. , according to people familiar with the matter. Local news agency Yonhap News was able to confirm on November 2, 2018, that Bithumb has agreed to partner with American fintech company seriesOne. дальше »
2018-11-3 14:00 | |
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Coinsource, Inc. Granted Virtual Currency License by New York Regulators
Coinsource, Inc. , a leading bitcoin teller machine (BTM) operator, has become the first of such firms in the world to be granted the infamous New York BitLicense, according to a press release by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) on November 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-3 06:00 | |
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JP Morgan: “We Are Big Believers in Ethereum”
Despite recent statements by Jamie Dimon, in which he claimed that he didn’t “give a sh*t about Bitcoin. ” JP Morgan just gave a significant endorsement to Ethereum ETH as a result of its capabilities to provide practical applications in the world of finance. дальше »
2018-11-3 04:20 | |
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Coinbase Is Officially Adding Support for Basic Attention Token (BAT)
On November 2, 2018, Coinbase announced that it would be integrating support for Basic Attention Token (BAT), an ERC-20 token that is designed to work out-of-the-box with the privacy-centric Brave Browser, on CoinbasePro. дальше »
2018-11-3 03:10 | |
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Crypto Criminals Threaten To Explode Amsterdam Businesses Unless They Pay With Bitcoin
Criminals Threaten To Explode Amsterdam Businesses Unless They Pay With Bitcoin (BTC) A very curious case involving Bitcoin has happened recently. Business owners in Amsterdam are reporting that criminals are threatening them with bombings and acts of terror unless they pay an extortion fee in Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-3 02:41 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Sue Charlie Shrem For Allegedly Stealing 5,000 Bitcoin
The Winklevoss twins have filed a lawsuit against bitcoin investor Charlie Shrem, alleging that Shrem “stole” 5,000 bitcoins from them in 2012. According to a recent report released by the New York Times, Charlie Shrem has made several large purchases over the past year, including multiple real estate properties, luxury cars, powerboats and a $2 million house. дальше »
2018-11-3 20:19 | |
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Morgan Stanley Reports: Bitcoin is a New Institutional Asset Class
Cryptocurrencies are a new investment asset class, according to a report by Morgan Stanley, released on October 31. The Evolution of Cryptocurrencies The banking giant has conducted research over the last six months on Bitcoin to identify trends, based on which it concluded that cryptos are an investment asset class. дальше »
2018-11-3 19:59 | |
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Bitcoin ATM Operator Now Licensed For NY
Selling bitcoins in New York is harder than getting a ticket to the Oscars, but a Texan crypto company has just scored a seat. Coinsource, a leading operator of Bitcoin ATMs, has finally secured regulatory approval to buy and sell crypto for fiat, according to an announcement from the New York Department of Financial Services […] The post Bitcoin ATM Operator Now Licensed For NY appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-11-2 19:30 | |
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Bulgarian officials took Bitcoin bribes to issue passports to Ukrainians
Two Bulgarian government reps have been arrested on allegations of accepting bribes in Bitcoin in return for illegitimately issuing Bulgarian identity documents to foreign individuals. Court files claim the accused, both of whom held management positions in the National Agency for Bulgarian Citizens Abroad, have been illegally receiving payments to issue documents, according to local outlet NOVA. дальше »
2018-11-2 19:03 | |
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BlackRock Will Not Launch Bitcoin ETF Until the Industry Becomes ‘Legitimate’, Says CEO
CoinSpeaker BlackRock Will Not Launch Bitcoin ETF Until the Industry Becomes ‘Legitimate’, Says CEO BlackRock's Larry Fink showed that he is eager to believe in the potential of crypto. дальше »
2018-11-2 18:23 | |
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Bitcoin ETF in 2018 is Highly Unlikely, Says ‘ETF Godfather’
Reggie Browne says it is highly unlikely that the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) will approve any Bitcoin ETFs in 2018. Browne, dubbed the “godfather of ETFs” says the SEC doesn’t have enough to go on to approve any cryptocurrency ETF. дальше »
2018-11-2 17:46 | |
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Ripple Looks to Expand to One of the ‘Fastest Growing Marketplaces’; the Middle East
Ripple announced at the Global Islamic Economic Summit in Dubai on October 30, 2018, that they are keen to expand to the Middle East. According to a speech delivered by Dilip Rao, the Global Head of Infrastructure and Innovation at Ripple, Ripple will set up a Dubai-based office before the end of 2018. дальше »
2018-11-2 16:14 | |
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Square Open Sources Subzero, an Enterprise Offline Bitcoin Wallet
Square, a financial services and mobile payment company, has open sourced the documentation, code, and tools for Subzero, an enterprise offline Bitcoin Wallet. According to Square’s blog published on October 23, 2018, Square recognized the importance of not only developing a safe and secure storage option for Bitcoin but the need to share code and work in progress as it. дальше »
2018-11-2 14:00 | |
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Morgan Stanley report hails crypto as new institutional investment class
According to a new report by Morgan Stanley, institutional investors are increasingly getting involved in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies – while the number of retail investors in the space is staying stagnant. дальше »
2018-11-2 09:34 | |
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Tether Confirms That It Is Banking With Bahamas-Based Deltec
Tether Limited is back in the news; this time, it has confirmed a banking relationship with a financial institution based out of the Bahamas. The issuer of the controversial USD-pegged stablecoin tether (USDT) announced its partnership with Bahamas-based Deltec Bank & Trust Limited. дальше »
2018-11-2 00:27 | |
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New York Grants First BitLicense to Bitcoin ATM Company
Bitcoin ATM operator, Coinsource, recently received approval for a digital currency license from the New York Regulator. Bitcoin ATM Firm Receives Virtual Currency License in New York Coinsourse achieved a milestone today, as it became the first Bitcoin ATM operator to receive a digital currency license from the Department of Financial Services (DFS). дальше »
2018-11-2 22:35 | |
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Changing Fintech Sentiment Attracts $600 Million from Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway
Changing sentiment towards the blend of finance and technology, commonly referred to as the Fintech sector, has now seen Warren Buffet investing $600 million into the industry, according to a Wall Street Journal article published October 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-2 22:00 | |
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Unchained Capital Revamps Loans With Multi-Party, Multi-Sig Storage
Blockchain financial service company Unchained Capital will now offer multi-signature and multi-institution cold storage solutions for borrowers who leverage its crypto-collateralized loans service. дальше »
2018-11-2 21:42 | |
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Morgan Stanley: Bitcoin (BTC) and Cryptocurrencies are Now an Institutional Asset Class
Morgan Stanley, through its research division, have released a new 50 page report updating on the status of Bitcoin (BTC), Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain. According to The Block, the new report is an update to the first version published by the same firm titled ‘Bitcoin Decrypted: A Brief Teach-in and Implications’. дальше »
2018-11-1 21:39 | |
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Coinsource Receives BitLicense to Operate Bitcoin ATMs in New York
Bitcoin ATM Operator Coinsource has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Based in Texas, Coinsource deploys Bitcoin ATMs to key population centers across the world with over 200 machines installed in the U. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:11 | |
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Bithumb and seriesOne Partner to Launch U.S. Securities Token Exchange
Aiming to create an SEC and FINRA-compliant U. S. exchange, blockchain-based crowdfunding firm seriesOne and crypto exchange Bithumb have formed a joint venture. According to an announcement made on November 1, 2018, officials behind the venture look to trade security tokens within a “compliant marketplace” and within the context of “other applicable regulatory approvals. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:06 | |
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Brazil: Cryptocurrency Wins! Court Orders Banks to Reopen Exchanges’ Accounts
In two separate lawsuits, Federal Courts in Brazil have ordered Banco do Brasil and Banco Santander to reopen the bank accounts of Bitcoin Max cryptocurrency exchange. The banks had initially closed down the accounts of the exchange in September. дальше »
2018-11-1 18:24 | |
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Crypto Markets Will Grow at CAGR of 6.18 Percent Till 2024, Claims New Report
The cryptocurrency market will experience steady growth between 2019 and 2024, according to a new report from ReportBuyer. The firm suggests that the combined annual growth rate of crypto markets will remain 6. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:29 | |
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‘Blockchain’ is now more popular than ‘cryptocurrency,’ according to Google data
It’s not the flippening everyone has been talking about, but Google search data reveals people are finally starting to show more interest in blockchain than cryptocurrency. Following the massive hype cycle at the end of last year, Google Trends suggests the term ‘blockchain’ is gradually becoming a more popular search criteria than ‘cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:14 | |
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Justin Sun Picks Bitcoin and Ethereum as his Favourites Apart from Tron
For some time now, Tron token has been in the news after it lost its market capitalization and was the 12th cryptocurrency before the Tron founder, Justin Sun said it could take six months for it to return to the top 10 positions. дальше »
2018-11-1 16:10 | |
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25 Percent of Affluent Millennials Are Using or Holding Cryptocurrencies, Says Report
Over a quarter of affluent millennials are currently using or holding cryptocurrencies. According to a Millennials & Money Report by Edelman’s Financial Services Sector Team, many affluent millennials have diversified their portfolio holdings into cryptocurrencies because they are wary of the financial system and concerned with the international ever-growing uncertain economic environment. дальше »
2018-11-1 15:29 | |
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New Zealand Shows Its Crypto-Friendly Stance, Invests $300k In Crypto Platform
New Zealand is known as a crypto-friendly country. The nation highlighted its stance once more with the government’s recent $300,000 investment into a local cryptocurrency platform. NZ’s Vimba Investment New Zealand’s government recently awarded a $330,000 grant to the cryptocurrency savings and trading platform Vimba, according to an NZ Adviser report. дальше »
2018-11-1 14:29 | |
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Dubai Launches the First Government-Backed Blockchain Platform in the Middle East
Dubai partnered with IBM to launch a Government-backed blockchain platform in the Middle East as part of the Government’s Smart Dubai Initiative. According to an Arab News article published on October 31, 2018, the blockchain platform is related to Dubai’s blockchain strategy, where the country is preparing to have the world’s first fully digitized Government by 2021. дальше »
2018-11-1 14:00 | |
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Taiwanese Lawmaker Urges the Government to Create a New Business Category for Crypto FirmsTaiwanese Lawmaker Urges the Government to Create a New Business Category for Crypto Firms
According to October 29, 2018, report published by Technodes, Taiwanese lawmaker Jason Hsu has asked Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to create a new business category and legal framework for security tokens. дальше »
2018-11-1 12:00 | |
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