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Facebook is developing a fiat-backed stablecoin payment system
While details have remained scarce, Facebook’s plans to create its own cryptocurrency have not exactly been secret. But with its latest announcement, Facebook looks to be developing its own stablecoin-backed payment system, The Wall Street Journal reports. дальше »
2019-5-3 11:00 | |
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Facebook Hunts E-Commerce, Payment Partners for Crypto Push: Report
By CCN: The crypto community hasn’t scared Mark Zuckerberg away from his cryptocurrency ambitions, at least not yet. New details have emerged in a Wall Street Journal report indicating that Mark Zuckerberg’s company is actively looking to ink deals to back its cryptocurrency payments ecosystem. дальше »
2019-5-3 04:39 | |
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Fintech-Related Lobbying Attracted $42 Million in Q1 2019
In a bid to carry out their agendas, crypto firms have turned to lobbying. Citing statistics from the Federal Electoral Commission (FEC), news platform Roll Call reported that fintech firms spent $42 million as lobbying expenses in Q1 in 2019 alone. дальше »
2019-5-3 18:27 | |
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NY Attorney General goes after Tether and Bitfinex for $850M cover-up
The New York State Attorney General (NYSAG) is reportedly building a case to sue cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex, and stablecoin, Tether. As court documents dated April 24 state, neither Bitfinex nor Tether are licensed to operate in the state of New York, and yet the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) believes New York-based investors did use the exchange to trade Tether. дальше »
2019-4-26 12:29 | |
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India is Preparing a ‘Banning of Cryptocurrencies’ Bill
Bitcoin stakeholders in India are decrying the decision by the country’s central bank to exclude cryptocurrency-related businesses in its recently released regulatory sandbox for fintech firms. Meanwhile, reports have emerged that the government is looking to ban cryptocurrencies entirely. дальше »
2019-4-26 12:00 | |
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SEC, CFTC Issue Investment Warning on Crypto Scams
Sensing a rise in crypto-related scams and fraudulent investment schemes, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint warning to investors, encouraging them to take a more thorough approach to verifying potential investments in the space. дальше »
2019-4-26 18:43 | |
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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Sees CTO Mike Mahon Depart as Crypto Bank Looks for New Hire
Cryptocurrency exchanges and firms constantly change the structure of their board as project evolve, sometimes to join another company or from differences in how the platform is run. A recent report from CoinDesk shows that Galaxy Digital has recently lost its chief technology officer, Mike McMahon. дальше »
2019-4-25 14:16 | |
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John McAfee no Longer Interested in Unmasking Satoshi Nakamoto
John McAfee, the eccentric British-American cryptocurrency evangelist and computer programmer that founded McAfee Associates, one of the earliest software firms in the world, has suspended his plans of unmasking the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, reports Bloomberg on April 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:11 | |
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Report: North Korea May Exploit Southeast Asia’s Crypto Exchanges
North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
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Cashaa Now Accepts Debit, Credit Cards for Crypto Purchases
Online banking platform Cashaa is set to allow users to purchase bitcoin, ether and Cashaa’s own token, CAS, using major credit and debit cards. This new service is a follow-up to the Business Banking Services Cashaa launched earlier in April 2019, which allows both individuals and private firms to open accounts with Cashaa and accept cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2019-4-24 01:08 | |
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Japan finance regulator raids cryptocurrency exchanges in money laundering sweep
Japan‘s top financial regulator has raided two cryptocurrency exchanges to enforce anti-money laundering rules, Reuters reports. Financial Services Agency (FSA) agents inspected digital asset firms Huobi Japan and Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange to make sure appropriate customer protections were in place. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:28 | |
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JP Morgan Wants to Improve Efficiency in the Banking Payments System With Blockchain
JP Morgan Chase, a Wall Street financial giant with a mixed crypto history, has widened its use of blockchain technology intending to improve the flow of the payments system in the banking industry, states a report by The Financial Times on April 21. дальше »
2019-4-23 14:29 | |
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BNB Not Replacing ETH As EY Concludes Plans to Release its Zero-Knowledge Proof Transaction Protocol On The Public Ethereum network
One of the most important features of any project being worked on for the cryptocurrency industry is security. All related firms including manufacturing companies, exchange firms and even the makers of the cryptos themselves are always looking for new ways to not only make transactions as cheap as possible but also to ensure privacy and […] The post BNB Not Replacing ETH As EY Concludes Plans to Release its Zero-Knowledge Proof Transaction Protocol On The Public Ethereum network appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-21 11:03 | |
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Financial Giants still Investing in Blockchain despite Bear Markets
Venture Capitals, technology firms and financial institutions are actively investing in blockchain technology startups building infrastructure for the cryptocurrency industry, though they are still wary of bitcoin and altcoins due to their volatile nature, according to a Reuters report on April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-20 01:00 | |
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ZenGo Crypto Dev Raises $4M To Launch A Simplified Smartphone Wallet Without Private Keys
ZenGo Cryptocurrency Developer Raises $4 Million To Launch Wallet Without Private Keys Cryptocurrency developer Kzen raised $4 million from electronics giant Samsung and other notable firms, industry news outlet The Block reported on April 17. дальше »
2019-4-20 21:36 | |
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BitMEX Partners With Trading Technologies to Provide High Performance Bitcoin Derivatives Trading Tools
BitMEX, the cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform behemoth has announced a partnership deal with Trading Technologies Inc. (TT). In a blog post published by BitMEX on April 17, 2019, the company said the partnership would create a mutually beneficial and strategic collaboration between both firms. дальше »
2019-4-19 09:00 | |
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Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Teams up with Major Firms to Launch Token Taxonomi Initiative
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) on April 17, 2019, announced the launch of a blockchain-neutral Token Taxonomy Initiative which will address the need for establishing universal and easy to comprehend definitions for digital tokens. дальше »
2019-4-19 21:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s Most-Hated Regulatory Regime Could Be Bakkt’s Last Hope
By CCN: Intercontinental Exchange’s high-profile Bitcoin project, Bakkt, has faced severe pushback from the CFTC due to a fundamental concern about how its cryptocurrency assets will be stored. In response, Bakkt is looking to obtain a BitLicense and manage custody of the coins themselves. дальше »
2019-4-18 20:48 | |
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HTC-Backed $50 Million Proof of Capital Blockchain Venture Fund Launched
There are many cryptocurrencies – including bitcoin – that have grown tremendously in value over the years. As a result, there are blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused funds and firms that have emerged from the United States, or their respective countries. дальше »
2019-4-19 20:00 | |
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Dr. Ayo Akinyele’s Bolt Labs Secures $1.5 Million To Work On Lightning Network Payments Privacy
Bolt Labs Raises $1.5 To Improve Lightning Payments With A New Implementation The cryptocurrency startup Bolt was able to raise $1.5 million during a funding round that was led by Dekrypt Capital. According to a recent press release, other firms that invested included ZCash Foundation, Ripple’s Xpring, Lemniscap, Access Ventures, and Branson Bollinger, among others. […] дальше »
2019-4-17 21:34 | |
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Consensys Shopping for Investors as 2018 Profits Ring in at $21 Million
Following underwhelming profits for 2018 and the laying off of staff, ConsenSys is seeking an investment of $200 million and a valuation of $1 billion, reported on April 15, 2019. New Backers In late 2018 and early 2019, many blockchain and crypto firms were forced to lay off some of their staff. дальше »
2019-4-17 01:00 | |
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SEC Cracks Down on Misleading Crypto and Data Sharing ETF Monikers
Due to the saturation of the ETF market and misleading filing monikers, the SEC has asked several firms to change their filing names, Bloomberg reports on April 12, 2019. Crack Down It is no secret that a good number of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ‘(SEC) interaction with the crypto community have been through theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-16 12:00 | |
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Arbitrage Bots Found Taking Advantage of Ordinary Users’ Trades on Decentralized Exchanges
There are several cryptocurrency exchanges that are experiencing “Flash Boys”-like trading manipulation. According to a paper released by researchers at Cornell Tech and other universities, special arbitrage bots are profiting from trades that users make in decentralized exchanges (DEX). дальше »
2019-4-16 00:57 | |
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Bitstamp USA Becomes Nineteenth Firm to Receive BitLicense
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has granted its nineteenth BitLicense to Bitstamp USA, a subsidiary of Bitstamp, the department announced on April 9, 2019. New Members In the first quarter of 2019, several firms were granted the coveted virtual currency license from New York state’s financial regulator, popularly called the BitLicense. дальше »
2019-4-10 18:11 | |
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Facebook seeking VC firms to invest in crypto project; funding will be used as collateral, says Nathaniel Popper
Social media giant, Facebook, recently announced that it would launch its own cryptocurrency, Facebook Coin. The American social media company is now back in the spotlight after reports suggest that it is seeking around $1 billion in funding, for its cryptocurrency project. дальше »
2019-4-9 16:45 | |
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Facebook allegedly raising as much as $1 billion for its cryptocurrency stablecoin
Facebook is looking for VC firms to invest in its cryptocurrency project for sums as large as $1 billion, according to NY Times reporter Nathaniel Popper. The company is allegedly designing its crypto as a stablecoin for WhatsApp using a basket of foreign currencies as collateral. дальше »
2019-4-9 06:03 | |
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Mistertango, Online Payment Platform, Allows Crypto Firms Create Several IBANs
Misertango, an online service that offers a fast and cheap payment platform for its customers, is very welcoming of the cryptocurrency sector as it accepts exchange firms, ICO endeavors and even individuals from the industry. дальше »
2019-4-8 19:14 | |
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Crypto Mining Firms Must Invest in Green Energy, Says Montana County
In a pushback against power-heavy crypto mining, it has been reported on April 4, 2019, that the Montana County of Missoula has passed a motion requiring all new crypto mining projects to invest in renewable energy. дальше »
2019-4-8 13:00 | |
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Who Is Growing Inside the Global Cryptocurrency Fund Race Between Major Countries?
Cryptocurrency funds based in Asia have had better results than those operated by US firms. This is according to Jason Choi, a researcher at the financial service firm Spartan Capital. He explained that Asian crypto funds performed as much as 20 times better than US counterparts. Asian Or US Crypto Funds? As Mr. Choi explained, […] дальше »
2019-4-8 01:11 | |
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Andreessen Horowitz Gives up Venture Capital Status
In an interesting turn of events, Andreessen Horowitz has registered all its employees as qualified financial advisers, essentially giving up their status as a venture capital firm in order to explore other options, as reported on April 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-5 05:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Payment Startup Celo Raises $25 Million from a16z and Polychain Capital
Celo, a cryptocurrency payment startup has received $25 million in investment from notable venture capital firms, the company announced in a blog post published on April 2, 2019. Among the investors include a16z Crypto, the Andreessen Horowitz-owned cryptocurrency fund and Polychain Capital. дальше »
2019-4-4 13:00 | |
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In Plain English: SEC Publishes Guidance on Tokens as Securities
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investment contract framework for digital assets, which is intended to give crypto companies guidance as to whether a cryptocurrency is a security. дальше »
2019-4-4 22:02 | |
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A16z to Start Favoring High Risk Crypto Assets as Migration Away From Role as Traditional VC Firm Begins
As the bear market becomes less prevalent for the cryptocurrency industry, more startups are expected to come in. Venture capital firms have begun preparing themselves for this influx including A16z. дальше »
2019-4-3 04:37 | |
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Pakistan Introduces Crypto Regulation
The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2019-4-2 01:33 | |
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Regulators Seek to Avoid Crypto Sector Becomining a “Wild West”
Cryptocurrency firms are having a rough time finding compliance professionals to integrate into their teams, now it seems that amidst the crypto cooldown, these sought after individuals are fearful that a new era of crypto Wild West is about to start, as reported by Reuters on March 28, 2019. Compliance Officers Needed Cryptocurrency firms areRead More дальше »
2019-3-30 02:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s Cryptocurrency Exchange, Gatecoin, Officially Starts Liquidation Process
Two years ago, in May of 2016, one of Hong Kong’s cryptocurrency exchange firms publicly disclosed that it was the target of a carefully planned hack. Gatecoin, the exchange, was so badly hit that it lost ETH 185,000 and BTC 250 which was worth $2 million. Now, this figure is over $25 million when adjusted […] дальше »
2019-3-29 03:45 | |
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Crypto Market Sees Investments From Large Firms in Different Sectors, $175M and $100M Funds
The cryptocurrency market is in a bear trend that seems not to have an end. Since December 2017, Bitcoin lost more than 80% of its value and it remains close to the bottom. However, there are some firms that are starting to place their funds in the market and are helping the space to be […] дальше »
2019-3-29 03:30 | |
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Binance Partners With IdentityMind for Enhanced Compliance and Security
Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:08 | |
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Vietnam on the Verge of Opening First Fully Authorized Crypto Exchange with Linh Thanh, KRONN
Vietnam is set to shortly have a fully-authorized cryptocurrency exchange, as two major firms in the country have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the production of a crypto trading platform, after obtaining a license for it. дальше »
2019-3-24 21:09 | |
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QuadrigaCX Update: Exchange’s Legal Representatives Form Creditors Committee
Law firms Miller Thomson and Cox & Palmer have appointed a new committee to aid them in representing close to 115,000 customers of the now defunct Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX. This according to a court notice published March 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-22 12:00 | |
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AriseBank CEO Cryptocurrency Scam Pleads Guilty to $4 Million Investment Fraud
Even as every aspect of the crypto industry becomes more advanced and developed, so does the prosecution of crime relating to the industry. This is why there has been a sharp rise in people being arrested and prosecuted for SIM swapping, impersonation of other firms and running crypto scams. Such is the case of AriseBank […] дальше »
2019-3-21 22:25 | |
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CFTC Chair of Prior Year Summons Congress to Move In On Cryptocurrency Regulation Guidelines
Many cryptocurrency firms are unclear about regulations, which makes it extremely difficult for them to ensure that they are abiding by the law. Timothy Massad, the former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), recently commented on the issue and discussed that Congress needs to fix the issue in the interest of market […] дальше »
2019-3-20 18:23 | |
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Malware rises from the dead to take vengeance on cryptocurrency trading firms
A Trojan-style malware that did the rounds a couple of years ago has risen from the ashes, and is reportedly going after Israeli fintech and cryptocurrency trading software companies. The Cardinal RAT malware was first spotted back in 2017 and went largely undetected for two years. дальше »
2019-3-20 12:08 | |
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Cardinal RAT Malware Goes After Israeli Fintech and Crypto Firms Per Unit 42 Research Report
Unit42, the cybersecurity department of Palo Alto Networks, has published a report on March 19, 2019, revealing that the Cardinal Remote Access Trojan (RAT) malware, a kind of malware that remotely takes control of its victim's computer, is now targeting the systems of Israeli cryptocurrency and financial technology (fintech) firms. A Deadly Malware According to […] дальше »
2019-3-20 06:47 | |
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Bitcoin Accepted as Payment Option by Major US Electronics Company
Avnet has become the latest major enterprise to begin accepting payment in bitcoin and other cryptocurrency. On March 19, 2019, the company announced that it will allow customers to pay for goods and services using bitcoin and bitcoin cash. дальше »
2019-3-20 19:08 | |
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TRON’s Partnerships Going Smoothly as BitTorrent Plans to Launch a Blockchain Application in Q2
Tron, a blockchain platform for deploying decentralized applications (Dapps), published its weekly report on March 18 in which it revealed that its partnerships with a number of crypto-focused firms – 8BTC, ICObench, and CoinCodex – are going smoothly. дальше »
2019-3-19 17:59 | |
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Banks May Refuse Deposits from Crypto Firms, Says Israeli Court
An Israeli court has ruled that Union Bank of Israel cannot close the bank account of a crypto mining firm but can refuse certain deposits, as reported on March 17, 2019. Illegal Closure Despite consistent collaborations with various banks around the world, the blockchain industry has continuously faced the challenge of not being able toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-19 22:00 | |
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CoinFLEX To Reward Early Investors In Native FLEX Token
Along with investments from tech venture firms Polychain and Digital Currency Group, CoinFLEX announces the launch of its own cryptocurrency. The post CoinFLEX To Reward Early Investors In Native FLEX Token appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-3-18 01:12 | |
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