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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
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Cryptocurrency is Illegal in India, Confirms NASSCOM President
The president of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) Debjani Ghosh has publicly announced to Indian citizens that cryptocurrency is illegal, reports local news outlet The Hindu. дальше »
2018-10-29 02:21 | |
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Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Cryptocurrency Ban to Get More Clarity in November
India Supreme Court Asks Government For Opinion on Cryptos Within 2 Weeks Recently, the Supreme Court of India has decided to ask the local government for an opinion on the cryptocurrencies and their market amid the fallout that was caused when banks were blocked from providing services to crypto exchanges. Yesterday, October 25, the Supreme […] дальше »
2018-10-27 21:45 | |
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Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges now Allowed to Self-Regulate Operations
Cryptocurrency businesses in Japan can now self-regulate their operations, as per a recent Financial Services Agency (FSA) directive reported by Reuters on October 24, 2018. Japan Turns to Self-Regulation The self-regulation dictum was extended for supporting the growth of the burgeoning digital assets sector in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:00 | |
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Japan’s Finance Regulators Grants Self-Regulatory Status to Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan's Finance Regulators Grants Self-Regulatory Status to Local Crypto Exchanges Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) on 24th October, gave the crypto industry self-regulatory status, permitting the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association to police and sanction exchanges for any violations. дальше »
2018-10-25 05:07 | |
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Why Japan’s Decision to Allow Crypto Sector to Self-Regulate is Significant
Japan, the largest cryptocurrency exchange market by daily trading volume, has allowed the local crypto market to self-regulate, demonstrating trust towards the country’s cryptocurrency-related businesses. дальше »
2018-10-25 00:01 | |
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Japanese Financial Services Authority Approves Self-Regulation for Crypto
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted self-regulatory status to the country's cryptocurrency industry, giving the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) authority to oversee the space, according to a Reuters report. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:29 | |
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Report: Despite Price Volatility Blockchain and Crypto Jobs Are In Demand
Glassdoor Economic Research is delivering much needed good news to the crypto community saying that despite extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, the number of crypto jobs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector has risen by 300 percent since the same time last year. дальше »
2018-10-19 21:27 | |
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Crypto OTC Exchange CoinCola Now Supports Dash, Enters Venezuelan Market
Hong Kong-based OTC cryptocurrency marketplace CoinCola has announced support for InstantSend cryptocurrency Dash, and has initiated an expansion of its services to the Venezuelan market. Over the counter (OTC) exchanges are one of the most effective ways of liquidating digital assets to local fiat currencies through secure online escrows. дальше »
2018-10-17 23:29 | |
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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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Coinbase Announced New Asset Listing Program
In a move to expand its asset offerings, Coinbase has created a new process by which anyone with a token can apply to have it listed on the platform. This news comes weeks after Coinbase said it was exploring the addition of several new assets including Stellar Lumens (XLM), Zcash (ZEC) and Cardano (ADA). дальше »
2018-9-27 01:15 | |
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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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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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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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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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Blockchain Company In Switzerland Seeks Banking License In 2019
Smart Valor, a blockchain company in Switzerland has recently been given the approval from the country’s regulators to function in the local financial market. Instead of the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) regulating the Swiss blockchain company, they will instead be regulated by the local Financial Services Standards Association (VQF). дальше »
2018-9-6 12:30 | |
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Bitcoin ATM Maker Develops Payment Solution for Cannabis Dispensaries
The legal US cannabis industry growing strong where local authorities have stepped out of its way. However, in combination with banks and credit card companies refusing to provide services to many businesses, restrictions have created a perfect opportunity for alternative systems to prove themselves. дальше »
2018-9-6 00:05 | |
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Confiscation of Bitcoin ATMs in Russia Leads to Outcry from Local Operator
A Russian cryptocurrency company is fighting back against Russian authorities who, according to the company, illegally seized twenty-two Bitcoin ATMs operating throughout the country. Details of the Seizure BBFpro, a Russian company that services Bitcoin ATMs in Russia, is not experiencing the best of times, as Russian authorities have seized twenty-two of its ATMs. дальше »
2018-9-5 23:47 | |
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Bank of Thailand All Set to Issue Own Digital Currency, Powered by R3
The central bank of Thailand (Bank of Thailand (BOT)) is set to issue its own digital currency in conjunction with several local financial institutions. Acknowledging the major impact that technological changes have on financial services globally, the Bank of Thailand announced that it is working in collaboration with the country’s largest banks on a project […] Bank of Thailand All Set to Issue Own Digital Currency, Powered by R3 was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-26 16:30 | |
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China Escalates Cryptocurrency Ban Blocking 124 Offshore Exchanges
China will shortly block access to over one hundred international cryptocurrency exchanges and other platforms as the government’s crackdown escalates, local news media report August 23. Beijing On Crypto: We’ll Continue To Ban Everything According to the South China Morning Post quoting Chinese language resource Shanghai Securities News, lawmakers will shut down availability of 124 “websites operated by offshore cryptocurrency exchanges that provide trading services to citizens on the mainland. дальше »
2018-8-23 19:00 | |
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124 Foreign Crypto Exchanges to be Forced Out of the Country by Chinese Authorities
The Chinese authorities make new attempts to block the access to the overseas crypto trading platforms. Local websites and WeChat accounts accused of providing crypto trading or ICO services also get under the hammer. дальше »
2018-8-24 13:40 | |
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BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports
Nearly eight months to the day after the ponzi scheme BitConnect exit scammed, the sins of the project have caught up to one of its figureheads. Divyesh Darji, the alleged leader of BitConnect’s Asian team, was arrested this Saturday, August 18, 2018, in the Delhi airport by the Gujarat Criminal Investigation Department (CID). дальше »
2018-8-20 19:54 | |
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Wyre Adds MakerDAO Stablecoin Pairing for Global Money Transfers
Blockchain money transfer company Wyre has announced a partnership with MakerDAO, creator of the Dai stablecoin, to offer Dai as part of a fiat-crypto trading pair in more than 30 countries across the world including the U. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:54 | |
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Russia: Court Issues First Ever Fine For Cryptocurrency Advertising
A Russian court has ruled for the first time that a local newspaper must pay a fine of 50,000 rubles ($760) after it ran a cryptocurrency mining advertisement. ‘Financial, Not Consulting Services’ As local news outlet Interfax reports August 8, the Eleventh Arbitration Court of Appeal (ACA) found the publication Edinstvo Nizhnekamsk, which circulates in the Republic of Tatarstan, in breach of advertising regulations. дальше »
2018-8-9 14:00 | |
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Exchanges Round-Up: Goldman Considers Crypto Custody, SA Exchange Launches USDT
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, it has been reported that Goldman Sachs is considering exploring custody and other services pertaining to cryptocurrencies; a South African exchange has introduced Tether pairings in the hopes of driving down the local premium on crypto prices through offering arbitrage opportunities to foreign traders; and Blockex has announced […] The post Exchanges Round-Up: Goldman Considers Crypto Custody, SA Exchange Launches USDT appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-9 08:25 | |
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Thailand’s Largest Movie Theater Chain Set to Accept Cryptocurrencies
Major Cineplex Group, the largest movie theater chain in Thailand, is set to begin accepting cryptocurrencies as a means of payment for different services — like the purchase of movie tickets and popcorn. дальше »
2018-8-2 03:00 | |
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Lykke Exchange is now Licensed to Provide Financial Services in Asian and African Countries
Lykke announced today the establishment of Lykke Vanuatu, a new licensed entity. It will provide access to Lykke Exchange for residents in Asian and African countries in compliance with local regulations. дальше »
2018-7-31 13:22 | |
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Japan’s Cryptocurrency Self-Regulator Proposes Margin Capped Trading Rules
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), is set to propose margin capped trading rules, attempting to reduce the risks of the fluctuating market. Earlier in April, the 16 registered cryptocurrency exchange services in the country came together to form the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) – a self-regulatory body designated to sanitize the local cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-7-27 13:00 | |
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Telangana – The Indian State and Blockchain Firms are to sign MoUs to Streamline Gov’t Services.
The Indian state of Telangana announced it will sign several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with blockchain firms as to eventually implement the technology in state applications, local Indian news agency the Business Standard reports July 26. дальше »
2018-7-27 10:13 | |
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Azeri Hotel Booking Platform Hotels24 Adds Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Payment Option
The Azerbaijan-based hotel booking platform, Azeri, is now accepting BTG as a payment option for their cryptocurrency for international and local spots – regardless of nationality. Azeri, one of the internet’s largest providers of hotel booking services has added the cryptocurrency BCG to it’s list of available currencies accepted for making payments to the company. […] дальше »
2018-7-26 14:54 | |
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The Fall of Crypto Valley: How Zug Is Losing Appeal to Other Blockchain Hubs
After being touted as a game-changing cryptocurrency-friendly economy, Switzerland faces a potential brain-drain of cryptocurrency projects as local banks refuse to lend services to the sector, contrary to the government’s push. дальше »
2018-7-23 16:00 | |
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Supreme Court of India delays Crypto Banking Ban Hearing to September
A Supreme Court decision on the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) efforts to bar cryptocurrency firms from receiving banking services will have to wait – for now. A final hearing on the ban’s merits has been deferred to September 11, local news outlet Inc42 reported Friday. The panel of judges overseeing the case want all arguments дальше »
2018-7-21 00:07 | |
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JAPAN: The domestic affair minister Crypto-refuses to involve government intelligence involvement
Japan’s Internal affairs minister Seiko Noda has denied her involvement in a government investigation into the operation of a non-registered cryptocurrency exchange, local news outlet the Asahi Shimbun reported July 19. дальше »
2018-7-20 08:31 | |
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Cloudflare launches free protection for election websites
Cloudflare has launched a new initiative, called the Athenian Project, to protect electoral websites from online attacks. The service is available free of charge to state and local governments, and offers Cloudflare’s enterprise-level security and reliability services. дальше »
2018-7-19 18:00 | |
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The Unbanked Population: Crypto’s Calling Card?
Financial services might be something you take for granted. Depositing, borrowing and withdrawing capital is as easy as going to your local bank branch, but there are billions of individuals worldwide with no access to something as simple as a bank account. дальше »
2018-7-16 00:30 | |
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On the backdrop of recent developments concerning the status and the future of cryptocurrencies in India, Bitcoin has been dragged into a political scandal between the country’s two major parties. We’ve covered the story in today’s Bitcoin in
Also in the daily, check the details around some BCH-related projects and services, as well as the latest incarnations of the blockchain technology. However, he also quoted local press mentioning figures of up to 88,000 crore rupees, close to 13 billion USD. дальше »
2018-7-7 16:12 | |
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