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New Zealand Professors Advocate for Crypto-Friendly Blockchain Regulations
To make the country a hub of blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, the government of New Zealand needs to enact regulations for the local blockchain sector. This is the reason why professors at the University of Auckland recently published a report urging the local administration to establish a legal framework for the country’s crypto space. Reportedly, […] дальше »
2018-10-6 23:26 | |
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CFTC Chairman Highlights Cryptocurrency Being Helpful for Underdeveloped Economies
Despite expressing confidence that digital currencies cannot replace the dollar, the chairperson of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, Chris Giancarlo, acknowledges that in some countries, people are yearning for a functional monetary system that is better than their local currency. дальше »
2018-10-4 19:27 | |
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Binance Invests $2.5 Million in Australian Blockchain Travel Startup
Binance has announced a $2. 5 million investment in Australian travel startup TravelbyBit in a move to introduce a blockchain-based, point-of-sale (POS) payment system across major airports around the world. дальше »
2018-10-4 17:50 | |
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IOTA Foundation Appoints Cara Harbor as New Head of Communication
IOTA Foundation recently announced the appointment of Silicon Valley veteran Cara Harbor as the head of communication. She will be leading the development of IOTA’s internal and external communication. дальше »
2018-10-4 17:39 | |
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New Zealand Academics Call for Amenable Cryptocurrency and DLT Regulations
Professors at the University of Auckland have written a new report urging the New Zealand government to regulate the local distributed ledger technology (DLT) and cryptocurrency ecosystem to make the country a hotbed for related businesses, reported the New Zealand Law Society on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-4 15:00 | |
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Ugandan Authorities to Develop Blockchain-Based Renewable Energy Economy
After helping Ugandans to become their banks and seamlessly carry out daily financial transactions like purchasing mobile airtime, paying electricity bills and more, without having to pay exorbitant banking fees, the creators of DALA, an Ethereum-based ERC-20 token, are now partnering with the Ugandan government and other local firms to develop a blockchain-powered renewable energy economy, reported TechCrunch on October. дальше »
2018-10-4 11:00 | |
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Binance Invests $2.5 Million in Blockchain-Based Travel Startup
Binance had to move its headquarters from China to Japan in the wake of the PBoC’s crackdown against local cryptocurrency firms. But that didn’t discourage it from becoming the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2018-10-4 21:30 | |
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Tether, Bitfinex Dump Noble Bank due to “concerns” raised by Regulators
Leading stablecoin cryptocurrency Tether and cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex have decided to leave their long term financial services provider, the Puerto Rico based Noble Bank and are considering working with another service provider. дальше »
2018-10-3 12:06 | |
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Virtual Monument Honoring Satoshi Nakamoto Opens in Kiev
Cryptocurrency and blockchain have been increasingly gaining ground in Ukraine, where cheap electricity has allowed individuals to set up large-scale mining operations. Now, a virtual monument dedicated to the creator of bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been erected in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. дальше »
2018-10-2 09:00 | |
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Parliamentary Elections in Quebec Might Impact Local Bitcoin Mining Operations
The French-Canadian province has quickly become a cryptocurrency mining hotspot due to the naturally cold weather and cheap electricity. However, the industry might be seriously impacted following today’s local parliamentary elections. дальше »
2018-10-1 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin Tycoon Li Xiaolai Says He’s Done Investing In Blockchain Projects
BitFund founder and well-known Bitcoin holder Li Xiaolai said that he is going to stop personally investing into blockchain projects. Instead, he’s focusing on a career change. One of China’s biggest Bitcoin (BTC) holders, Li Xiaolai, caused a huge stir in the local cryptocurrency community after he announced via Weibo that he would now demur from personally investing into blockchain projects. дальше »
2018-10-1 13:00 | |
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China’s Crypto Market is Thriving: Ethereum Hotel, Exchanges, and OTC Trading
The government of China and its central bank the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) enforced a strict crypto trading ban in September 2017. Yet, the local cryptocurrency market of the country remains active, with hotels, exchanges, and over-the-counter (OTC) trading platforms supporting digital assets. дальше »
2018-9-30 10:00 | |
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Despite Ban, Chinese Investors Continue to Buy ICO Tokens via Bitcoin OTC Providers
Despite China’s infamous blanket ban on cryptocurrencies, Initial Coin Offering (ICO) investing is making a resurgence in the country as Bitcoin Over-The-Counter (OTC) exchanges gain prominence, reported local outlet Sina News on Sept. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:20 | |
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Indian Crypto Exchange Zebpay Stops Trading After Long Battle With RBI Ban
India-based cryptocurrency exchange Zebpay announced via a tweet on Friday announced that it will be halting its trading service later in the day. From 16:00 local time (10:30 UTC), the exchange said that it will cancel all unexecuted orders and return user funds to their wallets. дальше »
2018-9-28 22:11 | |
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New Impact Ledger to Raise Awareness of Blockchain Projects for Social Good
The Blockchain Trust Accelerator (BTA) has received a six-figure grant from the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF) to build its latest project known as The Impact Ledger, an online registry of blockchain projects designed to assist in the public, nonprofit and for-profit sectors. дальше »
2018-9-28 21:44 | |
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Swiss Startup Secures $100m Investment to Launch a Cryptocurrency Bank
A Switzerland-based cryptocurrency startup, SEBA Crypto AG has successfully secured $100 million as investment from some local and foreign retail and institutional investors. This investment will be used to fund its proposed fully regulated cryptocurrency bank. дальше »
2018-9-27 15:56 | |
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National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) to Entertain a State-Backed Blockchain Cryptocurrency Tied To Local Fiat
National cryptos seem to have become something more common after the controversial Petro was launched by the government of Venezuela. Now, the National Bank of Ukraine has been considering to launch a new state-owned token that will be based on the blockchain technology, local media outlets report. The bank affirms that the “e-hrevnia” will be […] дальше »
2018-9-27 01:46 | |
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Now Almost Anyone Can List a Cryptocurrency on Coinbase, XRP Investors Celebrate
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced some changes in its listing policy. The new listing process, compliant with local laws, will be faster and will welcome wider range of digital currencies. дальше »
2018-9-26 10:24 | |
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Coinbase’s new asset listing process will geo-restrict some coins
Coinbase is moving away from its predominantly US-centric approach with a new cryptocurrency listing process. As a result, some new digital assets won’t be available to customers based in the US due to stricter regulations. дальше »
2018-9-26 00:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency That Works Without Internet, mCoin Launches In Africa
London-based ONEm Communications has announced the launch of its mCoin program across Africa. Designed to be a hybrid currency, mCoin is a digital currency that can be transferred over text or through the smartphone app. дальше »
2018-9-25 21:26 | |
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Australia Shuts Down Fake and Illegal ICOs
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) confirmed the shutdown of several ICOs on the ground of fraudulent marketing strategies or other illegal practices. As identified by ASIC, a large number of fraudulent companies are looking to ICOs as the perfect way to trick people into crowdfunding projects. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:49 | |
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Coinnest Executives Indicted for Accepting Bribe for Coin Listing
The Seoul Southern District Public Prosecutors’ Office has reportedly indicted two executives of South Korean crypto exchange Coinnest for accepting a bribe in exchange for listing a cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-24 19:10 | |
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Taiwan Politician Receives Cryptocurrency Donation In First-Ever
Anonymous Individuals Pledge BTC To Taiwanese Politician Per several unnamed sources, relayed by Taiwanese media, Hsiao Hsin-Chen, a Taipei-based politician, has just “made history” by becoming the first individual to accept a donation via cryptocurrency while running for a governmental position. дальше »
2018-9-24 02:13 | |
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Japan lost over $540M in cryptocurrency hacks in first half of 2018
Hackers have swiped over $540 million (60 billion Yen) worth of cryptocurrency from Japanese netizens over the first six months of 2018. On September 20, Japan’s National Police Agency revealed the number of cryptocurrency-related reported incidents rose to 158 – triple the amount of incidents over the same period last year, local outlet The Asahi Shimbun reports. дальше »
2018-9-20 11:47 | |
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Japanese Crypto Exchange Zaif Falls Victim to Hack, Loses $60 Million Worth Bitcoins
The hacked cryptocurrency exchange has immediately suspended all deposits and withdrawals while filing a criminal case with the local investigative authorities. The post Japanese Crypto Exchange Zaif Falls Victim to Hack, Loses $60 Million Worth Bitcoins appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-20 11:12 | |
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ConsenSys Initiative Empowers Students to Use Blockchain for Social Good
ConsenSys Social Impact — a program designed to build blockchain-based solutions for global humanitarian issues — is partnering with MakerDAO and optiMize to launch a new Blockchain for Social Impact Incubator at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:55 | |
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Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Says Blockchain Will Have to Go Green
Alibaba founder and billionaire Jack Ma is one of technology’s most influential personalities. Speaking at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in China on Monday, Sept. 17, Ma talked about using blockchain and other advanced technologies to lead society in a greener direction. дальше »
2018-9-20 20:39 | |
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Hong Kong–Based Blockchain Fund Makes Its Case for Yen-Backed Stablecoin
Grandshores Technology Group, a Hong Kong–listed investment holding company, is seeking to raise around $12. 7 million through a digital token fund, according to reports from the South China Morning Post (SCMP). дальше »
2018-9-19 00:42 | |
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Zimbabwe’s New Finance Minister Advocates Government Cryptocurrency Unit
The newly appointed Finance Minister of Zimbabwe is pushing for the formation of a cryptocurrency unit to help guide government policy relating to the technological and financial innovation. Mthuli Ncube also believes that the nation should pursue investments in the space. дальше »
2018-9-17 23:00 | |
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Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Shows How Bitcoin Can Be Used for Social Good
Can bitcoin be used for social good? If anyone thinks so, it’s Ray Youssef, the CEO of peer-to-peer bitcoin platform Paxful. A successful entrepreneur in the crypto and blockchain space, Youssef comes from humble beginnings and understands the importance of maintaining control over one’s finances. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:50 | |
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Huobi Enters Japanese Market With BitTrade Acquisition
Huobi Japan Holding Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade, marking the top-three exchange’s formal entry into the Japanese market. дальше »
2018-9-14 22:25 | |
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Morgan Stanley Eyes Bitcoin Swap Contracts Tied to Futures Prices
Morgan Stanley is joining Wall Street’s race toward an institutional-friendly bitcoin derivative. According to anonymous sources reporting to Bloomberg, the financial institution is devising price return swaps tied to bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-14 22:07 | |
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OKCoin запустила торги криптовалютой в 20 штатах США
Криптовалютная биржа OKCoin открыла доступ к платформе для пользователей в 20 штатах США. Пока резидентам страны доступна торговля только криптовалютными парами. Token-to-token trading is now live in 20 more states! OKCoin continues to work with local laws and regulators to ensure we operate a fully regulated exchange. дальше »
2018-9-13 12:12 | |
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Cash to Crypto Trade Blooming in Moscow, Reports Say
Buying cryptocurrency in Russia these days increasingly means parting with fiat cash, be it Russian rubles or American dollars. According to numbers quoted by local media, the 24-hour market turnover, just in Moscow, reaches a staggering $50 million dollars on peak days. дальше »
2018-9-13 02:10 | |
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Bittrex Launches Its International Division to Manage Businesses Outside the U.S.
While the crypto market is going through a bearish phase, some cryptocurrency exchanges are finding time to expand their business. Coinbase has recently expanded into institutional investments, better support for altcoins and local currency support in non-US territories. дальше »
2018-9-12 15:59 | |
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OKEx Founder Released After Questioning in Connection With Suspected Coin Fraud
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx was detained for questioning on September 10, 2018, by Shanghai police to investigate a case of suspected digital currency fraud related to WFee coin. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:42 | |
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OKEx founder in talks with authorities over fraud allegations
Xu Mingxing, founder of OKEx, is under heavy scrutiny from Chinese authorities. He is reportedly in talks with police over accusations of fraud, which relate to an alleged involvement with a little-known cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-11 18:40 | |
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Chinese Police Hold OKCoin CEO For ‘Investigation’ Over Alleged Fraud Links
The CEO of Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges OKcoin and OKEx is in police custody over alleged fraud, local media report September 11. Xu’s Business Gets All-Clear As multiple sources on social media claim in addition to Sina News, Star Xu is currently assisting officers in Shanghai investigate fraudulent activity on the part of WFEE coin, of which he is a shareholder. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:00 | |
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Korean Banks to Limit Services for Crypto Traders Without Real-Name Verification
South Korean banks are reportedly taking measures to limit services for customers who are not using the real-name system. It has been over seven months since the Korean government introduced the crypto real-name system, but only 40-50% of accounts at the country’s top four cryptocurrency exchanges have been converted into real-name ones, according to local […] The post Korean Banks to Limit Services for Crypto Traders Without Real-Name Verification appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-11 10:35 | |
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Cryptocurrency is actually terrible for battling inflation, data shows
Cryptocurrency is often floated as a failsafe for floundering economies. When faced with economic instability, blockchain evangelists are often quick to prescribe Bitcoin (or some other altcoin) as a means of alleviating hyperinflation by being more stable than the local currency. дальше »
2018-9-11 19:40 | |
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The Next ‘Venezuela’? Bitcoin Up Over $8,400 in Iran Amid Hyperinflation
Bitcoin price has risen dramatically in Iran following the government’s decision to grant legal recognition to the country’s cryptocurrency mining industry. Bitcoin Premium Comes to Iran While Bitcoin suffered an almost $1,000 drop in the rest of the world, the top-ranked cryptocurrency was reaching new heights in Iran. дальше »
2018-9-7 21:00 | |
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Local Bitcoin Price Hits Record-High of $24,000 in Iran
With public adoption on the rise, international cryptocurrency regulations continue to develop. On Sept. 4, Iran legitimized cryptocurrency mining as an industry–propelling local Bitcoin prices to new, record highs. дальше »
2018-9-7 16:00 | |
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Washington State Utility Increases Power Rates for Bitcoin Mining
Due to Grant County’s lower power cost that comes from the local hydroelectric plant, many cryptocurrency mining operations have flocked to Washington state. However, their luck is bound to change as the Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) recently announced a rate hike for electricity used by cryptocurrency mining farms by as much as threefold, the International Business Times reported...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-7 15:00 | |
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Major Korean Insurer to Offer Crypto Exchanges Insurance for Hacking Damages
A major South Korean insurance company reportedly will start offering cryptocurrency exchanges insurance aimed at compensating for damages caused by hacking, according to local media. Currently, few crypto exchanges in the country are insured and hacking damages are not covered. дальше »
2018-9-7 03:10 | |
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