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How The Most Valuable Crypto Companies Could Become Blockchain-Based Banks
Giant Cryptocurrency Firms Take A Leap, Possibly Establishing Banks? The notion of cryptocurrencies first stemmed in 2013 through the first ever digital currency, Bitcoin. While it took some time to get used to hearing “Bitcoin”, which to this day is somewhat problematic, between the years 2017 and 2018, more consumers have become cryptocurrency investors. With […] дальше »
2018-7-19 14:47 | |
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Crypto King Silbert: Bitcoin at Bottom, Only Upwards From Here
CNBC’s seemingly non-stop coverage of the crypto market has continued, with so-called Crypto King Barry Silbert appearing on ‘Fast Money’ on Wednesday afternoon. Barry Silbert Gives Multiple Reasons To Why Bitcoin Has Hit A Bottom On Wednesday, Barry Silbert, an early Bitcoin investor and founder of many crypto-related firms, recently took to CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ segment to. дальше »
2018-7-19 14:30 | |
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Bitmain, Canaan & Ebang Bitcoin Mining Firms Join Hurun’s Unicorn Index ($1 Billion+ Value)
Bitcoin Mining Firms Join Unicorn List For The First Time Who doesn’t want to be a unicorn? For the first time ever, three Bitcoin mining companies have entered the “unicorn” list, a list of private companies that are valued at more than $1 billion USD. дальше »
2018-7-19 13:16 | |
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No Matter How You Slice It — Token Assets Are Coming to Bitcoin Cash
Two more types of BCH tokenization projects have been announced on July 18, giving the BCH community a wider variety of different ideas that can bring forth the concept of representative tokens into reality on the Bitcoin Cash network. дальше »
2018-7-19 08:30 | |
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Powerful Cryptocurrency Firms on the Road Towards Becoming Banks
When bitcoin came out, supporters believed that the decentralized cryptocurrency would decimate the banking industry. Years later, as digital currencies became more mainstream, these networks were suddenly commanding billion dollar valuations. дальше »
2018-7-18 20:30 | |
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Bitcoin mining companies have joined list of unicorns for the first time
Three bitcoin mining companies have joined a list of “unicorns” – private companies valued at over $1 billion – for the first time. The Shanghai-based Hurun Research Institute published its Q2 Unicorn Index for the Greater China region on Wednesday, which notably included the names of several major bitcoin mining firms: Bitmain, Canaan Creative and Ebang. дальше »
2018-7-18 15:35 | |
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Malta-based STASIS Launches New Euro-Backed Stablecoin
Malta-based tokenization platform STASIS has launched EURS, a stablecoin backed by the Euro. EURS, aiming to be the biggest "fully verified and collateralized stablecoin" in the world, launched with a $100 million pre-launch order book which is expected to hit $500 million by year’s end. дальше »
2018-7-16 19:46 | |
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Russia Now Has a Registry of Whitelisted Crypto Companies
The Russian Association of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain has created a registry of whitelisted companies that offer crypto-related products or services. Meanwhile, the bill to regulate cryptocurrencies in Russia has been delayed. дальше »
2018-7-16 07:30 | |
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Australian Firms Partner to Provide Crypto Custody Services
Decentralised Capital, an Australian advisory firm “specializing in blockchain assets” and “asset management services,” has announced a partnership with Custodian Vaults, an Australian private vaulting company, to offer insured cryptocurrency custody services to the Australasian market. дальше »
2018-7-15 23:25 | |
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Texas Regulator Targets Unregulated Crypto Firms With C&D Order
The Texas State Securities Board announced on July 12 that immediate action had been taken to halt the business of a network of companies, offering crypto related services and products. Counts of unregistered securities, violations of Texas Securities Act, and fraud all made the basis for the Cease and Desist order. дальше »
2018-7-15 15:49 | |
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Most ICOs Meet an Early Death, but People Don’t Seem to Care
Crypto start-ups are infamous for using initial coin offerings (ICOs), a controversial form of fundraising to gather initial funds for their projects. However, the companies raising money may not have a sustainable business idea. дальше »
2018-7-11 17:14 | |
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US Financial Authority Asks Brokerage Firms to Disclose Crypto Activities
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has issued a notice encouraging every firm that sells securities to the public in the U. S. to disclose any activities “related to digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies and other virtual coins and tokens. дальше »
2018-7-10 10:05 | |
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CBOE Files with SEC for Bitcoin ETF
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is examining an application from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Global Markets which, if approved, could grant the company a coveted bitcoin ETF license, and bring new waves of institutional investors to the bitcoin arena. дальше »
2018-7-10 02:38 | |
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European Exchange Traded Products Specialist Jumps Into Bitcoin and Ethereum
Ever since the European Parliament adopted a supportive view toward the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, more firms have been descending from the fence and dabbling in the sector for the first time. дальше »
2018-7-9 15:59 | |
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German Bank gives many special accounts to Cryptocurrency firms
The newly featured resource called the ‘Blockchain Factory,’ will offer financial management services to companies whose business operations deal directly and indirectly with cryptocurrency solutions and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-7-9 08:06 | |
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German Bank Offers Special Accounts to Cryptocurrency Firms
The Berlin-based Banking-as-a-Platform (BaaP) institution Solarisbank has recently announced the launch of their new banking service plan that’s focused on clients from the blockchain and digital currency industry. дальше »
2018-7-9 06:15 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Worth $12 Billion After Latest Funding Round
Bitmain, the Bitcoin mining behemoth, is now reportedly valued at $12 billion. This new valuation comes after the company closed a $400 million Series B funding round. Bitmain, which controls a major chunk of the Bitcoin mining hashrate, is also set to invest in the upcoming Opera browser IPO. дальше »
2018-7-7 15:00 | |
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Switzerland Considers Granting Crypto Businesses Access to Banking Services
Crypto companies based in Switzerland may receive access to regular banking services as early as this year. Political will and economic wisdom seem to be in place as some government officials and bankers are already working to resolve a serious issue. дальше »
2018-7-6 05:25 | |
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Crypto Traders are moving fast on Bitcoin trading (2017)
Electronic-trading firms that have already transformed markets from stocks to foreign exchange to futures are diving into bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Five of the biggest electronic traders in the world are already trading bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-5 20:34 | |
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UK FCA Reveals Names of Firms in Cohort 4 of Its Regulatory Sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the UK has revealed the names of companies that successfully entered Cohort 4 of its regulatory sandbox. About 40 percent of the 29 companies that are part of the sandbox are using distributed ledger technology. дальше »
2018-7-5 15:39 | |
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FCA Chooses Blockchain Companies for Fourth Cohort of Regulatory Sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), responsible for conduct and relevant prudential regulation of financial services firms and financial markets in the U. K. , has announced the details of the firms selected to be part of cohort 4 of its regulatory sandbox, according to an FCA post. дальше »
2018-7-5 01:04 | |
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Cryptojacking Rises as Ransomware Declines, Cyber Security Researchers Find
Two of the leading international cyber security firms, one from Russia and one from the USA, have both published their finds at the end of June showing an increase in the malware threats market share of cryptojacking at the expense of ransomware. дальше »
2018-7-2 00:20 | |
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Bank of England Deputy Governor Issues Warning to Financial Firms Over Crypto Risks
In a letter dated June 28, Sam Woods, deputy governor at the Bank of England who is also the CEO of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the UK’s financial watchdog, provided a reminder to financial firms of their “relevant obligations under PRA rules, and to communicate the PRA’s expectations regarding firms’ exposure to crypto-assets. дальше »
2018-6-30 18:29 | |
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One of the Biggest VC Firms Says Cryptocurrency Can be Worth Trillions of Dollars
Union Square Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm that oversees a billion dollars in capital, has revealed that it is investing in cryptocurrency and major digital assets like bitcoin as long-term investments. дальше »
2018-6-30 15:00 | |
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A Nuanced Look At Crypto Assets as Securities In Light of SEC Comments
On June 14, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) director of corporate finance made waves in the cryptocurrency space when he commented at Yahoo Finance’s All Market Summit: Crypto that ether is not a security. дальше »
2018-7-3 23:16 | |
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Banks’ Crypto Account Refusals Lead to Polish Bitcoin Association Challenge
An industry group in Poland is attempting to challenge banks that are allegedly refusing to provide services for firms associated with cryptocurrencies. The Polish Bitcoin Association (PBS) has appealed to the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (OCCP), requesting that the antitrust authority start investigating the alleged restriction of competition. It filed a letter with дальше »
2018-6-29 21:00 | |
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Facebook Reverses Cryptocurrency Ad Ban Amidst Rumors of a Coinbase Acquisition
Facebook has reversed its blanket ban on cryptocurrency ads and will now allow pre-approved crypto businesses to advertise. However, ICOs and binary options will still be prohibited from the platform. дальше »
2018-6-29 03:24 | |
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Yes, Your Bitcoin Transactions Can Be Tracked – and Here Are the Companies That Are Doing It
Since it’s inception, Bitcoin has been thought of as an anonymous way to move money. Recently, however, a few firms have built software that can track the movement of coins and help law enforcement track illicit earnings. дальше »
2018-6-29 21:00 | |
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Nearly 9 out of 10 Crypto Execs Need ‘Formalized’ management Self-Regulation: Research
Eighty-six percent of cryptocurrency firms’ executives and investors want the industry to self-regulate, new research published this week reveals. Part of the 2018 Cryptocurrency Survey by international law firm Foley & Lardner LLP, the majority of respondents also tipped Bitcoin to become the cryptocurrency of choice for transactions in the long term. The firm questioned дальше »
2018-6-28 18:30 | |
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Andreessen Horowitz Has Launched a $300M Crypto Fund
Andreessen Horowitz has launched a $300 million crypto fund dedicated to investing in cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-related projects. The fund, named a16z crypto, signals that the firm is diving deeper into the cryptocurrency space to grow its existing portfolio, which includes digital currency exchange Coinbase. дальше »
2018-6-27 21:34 | |
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Billionaire Anthony Di Iorio Now Looking for Chinese Blockchain Startups
Early Bitcoin investor and co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain-based computing platform, Anthony Di Iorio, is eyeing two Chinese blockchain and cryptocurrency firms in his search for the next big thing in the industry. дальше »
2018-6-25 20:38 | |
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Why Venture Capitalists Don’t Want to Miss on Cryptos?
Traditional venture capital (VC) firms were not designed to invest in assets other than public and private companies. After the huge returns from the cryptocurrency sector during 2017, these firms are now looking to partake in cryptocurrency investments. дальше »
2018-6-24 23:03 | |
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This Week in Bitcoin: McAfee Backs Off, Crypto World Cup and the Mystery of 21e8
In this week’s daily Bitcoin in Brief editions we reported about McAfee’s decision to stop shilling ICOs, crypto businesses’ involvement in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and much more. We also explored, in this week’s most commented-on article, a secret mathematical code that tantalizes the imagination of many bitcoiners. дальше »
2018-6-24 13:28 | |
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Quebec Hikes Electricity Price: Crypto Miners to Pay up to 3 Times Current Rate
The Canadian province of Quebec has reportedly decided to charge cryptocurrency miners up to roughly three times the current price after they flooded utility Hydro-Quebec with requests for mining operations. дальше »
2018-6-23 05:40 | |
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Goldman Sachs May Expand Cryptocurrency Trading Operations Beyond Just Futures Contracts, According to COO
David Solomon, Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs (one of the most successful financial firms in the world), announced on Wednesday that the bank is considering expanding its involvement in crypto trading to incorporate more types of investment. дальше »
2018-6-22 23:10 | |
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Crypto Exchanges, Payment and Wallet Firms Join EU Police to Fight Privacy
About sixteen major cryptocurrency exchanges, payment processors and digital wallet providers have joined the EU’s law enforcement agency for an event about preventing money laundering. The three-day conference on digital currencies and cyber crime began on Tuesday in the Hague. дальше »
2018-6-21 22:20 | |
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Goldman Sachs Explores Crypto Trades Beyond Bitcoin Futures
In early May 2018, Goldman Sachs confirmed plans to launch a Bitcoin futures trading desks to meet client demand. With cryptocurrency gaining traction in the investor community, one of the largest U. дальше »
2018-6-23 18:00 | |
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North Carolina Banking Bill Passes — Adds Virtual Currency License Requirements
The state of North Carolina has pushed the passage of House Bill 86 and some digital currency advocates and firms like Coinbase believe the bill makes the state more friendly towards cryptocurrency businesses. дальше »
2018-6-21 02:40 | |
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Unofficial Report Confirms Tether’s Tokens Are Fully Backed by US Dollars
Tether Ltd. , which issues a stable coin allegedly tied to U. S. dollar reserves, claims it has hired Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP — a law firm co-founded by FBI Director Louis Freeh — to confirm its bank deposits and assure investors that its cryptocurrency is backed by USD. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:05 | |
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WSJ Picks Five Blockchain Firms in Their List of Tech Companies to Watch this Year
The Wall Street Journal has made a list of 25 technology firms to watch this year. It features a total of five different blockchain companies, as well those dedicated to researching cyber security and artificial intelligence. дальше »
2018-6-14 22:00 | |
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Proposed Regulations Could Cause Major Shifts in Canadian Crypto Businesses
Canada’s government has released draft regulations for “virtual currencies” with a consultation period of 90 days, saying that proposed regulatory changes could mean a loss of $60 million over 10 years for businesses that deal in cryptocurrencies but will improve Canada’s international reputation and make it easier for crypto businesses to deal overseas. дальше »
2018-6-13 20:24 | |
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More Japanese Public Companies Entering the Crypto Space
Following reports of six publicly listed companies launching their own cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan, three other firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange have announced plans to enter the space with various crypto offerings. дальше »
2018-6-11 06:40 | |
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Japanese Syndicate Wallet Hacked, $10 Million Reported Missing
Shopin — a universal shopper profile that delivers personal shopping experiences through retailers’ apps, websites and stores — says one of its token distributors has been hacked and roughly $10 million in a variety of cryptocurrencies has been stolen. дальше »
2018-6-11 01:22 | |
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