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Ripple: RippleNet welcomes two to three financial institutions on an average each week
Ripple, a leading FinTech company that enables cross-border settlement, recently announced that the firm has expanded its operations to Brazil, the largest country in South America. The announcement also gave insight into the growth of its payment settlement network. дальше »
2019-6-12 21:17 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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Shinhan Bank in South Korea to Leverage Blockchain to Pick Up the Loan Issuance Process
More and more companies are using the blockchain technology in order to make their processes more efficient. The Shinhan Bank, one of the oldest South Korean financial institutions, is no exception to this trend. дальше »
2019-5-28 20:41 | |
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Tether Partly Backed by Bitcoin, Court Transcription Reveals
Tether, a stablecoin tied to the dollar that is meant to mediate the volatility of other cryptocurrencies, is partly backed by bitcoin. As detailed in court documents obtained by The Block, Tether admitted to using some of the cash reserves meant to back its stablecoin to purchase bitcoin, among other assets. дальше »
2019-5-22 23:02 | |
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Oil Field Alchemy: How Bitcoin Can Turn Waste, Emissions into Proof-of-Work
In a handful of oil fields in the Great White North, natural gas, an otherwise wasted drilling by-product, is being put to work. But it’s not being used to well more oil; it’s being used to mine bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-8 20:07 | |
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Three Blockchain Solutions Join S Korea Fintech Regulatory Sandbox
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), the country’s top financial regulator, has announced its first batch of financial services providers accepted into its financial regulatory sandbox. дальше »
2019-5-4 14:49 | |
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‘Bitcoin and Friends’ Featuring Petey Pablo Adds Levity to Crypto
By CCN: Bitcoin now has its very own version of “Adult Swim. ” A cartoon called Bitcoin and Friends will soon be launching its second episode pending fundraising through a combination of donations and sponsorships. дальше »
2019-5-4 23:29 | |
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South Korea: Financial Regulator Authorizes 9 Fintech, Blockchain Firms for Trial Operations
Nine fintech companies, some blockchain-related, have been authorized by the South Korean Financial Services Commission to operate in the regulatory financial sandbox
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AP Company, Constructing Blockchain based Decentralized Mileage Unifying & Sharing Platform
Everyday consumers save various mileage points in market activities such as airline mileage, credit card points etc. Every platform says the user can use the saved points like cash, but it doesn’t make sense. дальше »
2019-5-2 14:33 | |
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24 Countries and IMF Discuss Global Standards of Crypto Regulation
Twenty-four financial authorities and 11 international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, recently gathered in New York and discussed global standards of crypto regulation. дальше »
2019-4-29 12:22 | |
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Blockchain Trade Finance Network Marco Polo and TradeIX Adds Three New Key Members To Group
Marco Polo is the largest and fastest growing trade finance network in the world, powered by distributed ledger technology (DLT) and focusing on bringing significant efficiencies in financing trade. It is a joint initiative bringing together R3, TradeIX and 20 leading financial institutions based in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and the […] дальше »
2019-4-27 18:41 | |
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Samsung Invests $2.9 Million in Crypto Wallet Manufacturer Ledger
Telecom giant Samsung has invested 2. 6 million euros ($2. 9 million) into crypto wallet manufacturer Ledger, the French financial publication Capital reports. The investment gives the France-based startup a nearly $290 million valuation, per the report. дальше »
2019-4-26 22:16 | |
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Ethereum [ETH]: Samsung planning to create its own ETH-based blockchain; may issue own token soon
The mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has come a long way, with many financial and non-financial institutions now entering the mix. Technology giant, Samsung, is not new to the field, as the South Korean organization previously blew up the cryptosphere by meshing crypto with the launch of the company’s latest flagship device, the […] The post Ethereum [ETH]: Samsung planning to create its own ETH-based blockchain; may issue own token soon appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-24 14:00 | |
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Following Expansions, Japanese Regulator Investigates Local Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is looking into two major cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of an investigation. According to a report published by Reuters Japan on April 23, 2019, the investigation by the financial watchdog is connected to the legal compliance and customer protection standards of trading platforms Fisco Digital Asset Group (FDAG) and Huobi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Huobi Global. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:55 | |
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Survey Shows South Koreans Increased Crypto Holdings by 64% Last Year
Over the last few years, South Korea has become a hotspot for cryptocurrencies and the region captures a large amount of the world’s digital asset trade volume. A survey published on April 20 by the Korea Financial Investment Association shows that the average South Korean cryptocurrency trader has increased their crypto holdings by 64. дальше »
2019-4-23 21:15 | |
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NY Regulator-Flagged ‘North Korean Crypto Accounts’ Were South Korean: Bittrex
By CCN. com: Four days after New York State Department of Financial Services’ executive deputy superintendent for banking Shirin Emami disclosed in an op-ed that having North Korean users on its platform was part of the reason Bittrex was denied a virtual currency business license, the cryptocurrency exchange has come out forcefully to deny the claim. дальше »
2019-4-23 12:53 | |
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Bittrex Claims NYDFS’ Problematic Exchange Accounts Were from South Korea, Not North Korea
If Bittrex is to be believed, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) got the two Koreas mixed up. The crypto exchange has affirmed recently that the New York regulators made a mistake when they identified two users as North Korean in the exchange. дальше »
2019-4-23 02:20 | |
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Average Crypto Investment by Middle-aged Koreans has Doubled Since 2018
The average cryptocurrency investment by middle-aged South Korean investors has doubled over the past year. Also, the median amount invested in cryptocurrencies by retail investors in the country has increased since 2018, signifying a rise in confidence despite the bear market. дальше »
2019-4-22 16:14 | |
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5th Biggest Korean Bitcoin Exchange Closes Shop
Coinnest, one of the largest Bitcoin exchanges in South Korea has announced that it will be shutting down following a litany of administrative, financial and legal issues. 5th Largest South Korean Bitcoin Exchange Closes Shop In a statement published on the company’s website on Thursday (April 18, 2019), the platform announced its decision to shut up shop. дальше »
2019-4-20 13:00 | |
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South Korea Crypto-Exchange Bithumb Reports $180 Million 2018 Losses
South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb suffered a mammoth loss of $180 million (205 billion Korean won) in 2018, reports The Korea Times, April 10, 2019. A Series of Unfortunate Events Although the current sentiment in the crypto market has a slightly positive shade to it, things were not so hunky-dory in 2018 and, the financial results reportedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-12 13:00 | |
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‘Bitcoin Guru’ Antonopoulos Claims Fungibility Issues Threaten Bicoin’s Domination
The author of ”Mastering Bitcoin” and notable educator Andreas Antonopoulos has claimed bitcoin’s domination is under threat over the next few years due to privacy concerns. Design and Fungibility: important things for longtime success At the Deconomy Conference in South Korea, the crypto guru shared his opinion regarding Bitcoin’s future in light of the unaddressed privacy issues. дальше »
2019-4-10 11:32 | |
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South Korea: Lawmakers Clamor for Less Stringent Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Policies
A group of South Korean lawmakers have expressed concern over the strict regulatory policies of the Financial Service Commission (FSC) on the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector and subsequently called for deregulation. дальше »
2019-4-9 21:00 | |
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PundiX, DoshEX To Help Welcome South African Crypto Payments Scene With Native Retail Market
South Africa Set To Welcome Crypto-Assets To Its Native Retail Market Thanks To PundiX And DoshEX As things stand, there currently exist millions of individuals within South Africa who still do not have access to basic banking services or even a tangible financial network that can allow them to facilitate value transfers (using older technologies […] дальше »
2019-4-6 21:28 | |
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Pundi X Brings Crypto To South African Retail Market
Some of the most promising markets for cryptocurrency are in developing nations, where large populations have no access to financial networks. The latest effort to increase inclusion is from DoshEx and Pundi X, which have joined forces to bring crypto retail to South Africa. дальше »
2019-4-6 23:08 | |
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VELIC Secures Investment from Japanese Venture Capital, B Dash Ventures
Hiroyuki Watanabe, CEO of B Dash Ventures, joins as an advisor for VELIC VELIC, a digital asset platform based in Singapore, announced an investment from a fund managed by B Dash Ventures, a prominent venture capital in Japan. дальше »
2019-4-3 07:02 | |
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Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi. дальше »
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
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Launch of HYBSE Lesotho New Stock Exchange
Lesotho, South Africa, March 20, 2019 – HYBSE Lesotho (PTY) Ltd. (HYBSE) has launched its exchange today, which allows traders to exchange and trade all financial instruments on a distributed ledger technology (DLT). дальше »
2019-3-22 10:21 | |
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Introducing TQ South: TNW’s second Amsterdam space for tech companies
While we’re all still beaming after our recent announcement that the Financial Times acquired a majority stake in TNW, it turns out we’ve got more big news to reveal. Today, I’m thrilled to share that we’re opening a second TQ in Amsterdam South — a brand-new home dedicated to helping tech companies grow. дальше »
2019-3-21 13:08 | |
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Korea’s Biggest Messaging App Kakao to Integrate Crypto Wallet For 44 Million Users
According to fnnews, a mainstream financial media outlet in South Korea, Kakao is integrating crypto for its 44 million local users. Kakao is the biggest internet conglomerate in South Korea that operates KakaoTalk, KakaoPay, KakaoTaxi, KakaoStory, KakaoStock, and many other platforms that have overwhelming dominance in their respective markets. дальше »
2019-3-18 15:42 | |
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HSBC to Ally with Korean Banks for Commercial Launch of Voltron Blockchain
HSBC Bank Plc, one of the largest banking and financial institutions in the world, is looking to form a strategic partnership with South Korean lenders in a bid to make its Voltron distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform commercially available for the settlement of trade invoices and more, reports The Korea Times on March 12, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-14 20:00 | |
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Venezuelan Economic Professor Shares Passion Behind Cryptocurrency Advocacy in Spite of Bolivars Uselessness
As many of our readers are probably well aware of, the South American nation of Venezuela is currently in the midst of its worst ever financial crisis— with inflation rates currently at an all-time high due to a host of international economic sanctions that have been levied against the nation. As a result of all […] дальше »
2019-3-11 19:42 | |
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Huobi Korea strengthens Anti-Money Laundering protections
In the interest of preventing fraud and abuse, complying with South Korea’s regulations, and protecting financial markets as well as its users, Huobi Korea announced today it is strengthening its protections against money laundering, identity theft, voice... Source дальше »
2019-2-22 03:26 | |
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Report: Philippines-Based Banking Giant Launching Two-Way Crypto ATMs
When you think of nations with a notable Bitcoin ecosystem, many crypto investors would immediately think of the U. S. , Malta, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea. Yet, many draw little attention to the Philippines, a nation that is seemingly filled to the brim with cryptocurrency users. дальше »
2019-2-10 09:03 | |
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New Korean Report Slams Central Bank Issued Digital Currencies
A report from Bank of Korea (BOK) published this Thursday suggested that the use of central bank issued digital currencies could cause problems in the South Korean financial system. The report claims that the launch of such a currency could push interest rates up and cause a liquidity shortage. дальше »
2019-2-7 18:59 | |
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South Korea’s Central Bank Says CBDCs Will Disrupt Financial Stability
South Korea’s central bank has warned that adopting a state-backed cryptocurrency as an official form of legal tender would threaten the country’s financial stability. In a report, the Bank of Korea (BoK) said such a currency, also known as a central bank digital currency (CBDC), could result in a spike in interest rates and a […] The post South Korea’s Central Bank Says CBDCs Will Disrupt Financial Stability appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-2-7 16:40 | |
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South Korea Central Bank Says CBDCs Will Disrupt Financial Integrity
South Korea’s central bank has warned that adopting a state-backed cryptocurrency as an official form of legal tender would threaten the country’s financial integrity. In a report, the Bank of Korea (BoK) said such a currency, also known as a central bank digital currency (CBDC), could result in a spike in interest rates and a […] The post South Korea Central Bank Says CBDCs Will Disrupt Financial Integrity appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-2-7 16:40 | |
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Why South Korea Had to Ban Crypto ICOs and Risk Losing Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunities
This week, the government of South Korea officially decided to maintain its existing blanket ban on domestic initial coin offerings (ICO) in a move that could benefit other major crypto markets in Asia. дальше »
2019-2-4 05:15 | |
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ICO Ban to Continue in South Korea, FSC Says
South Korea’s state financial regulator Financial Service Commission (FSC) will continue the ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs); this was confirmed in a press release published on January 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-2 22:00 | |
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Maduro’s Master Plan for Venezuela: Swapping 29 Tons of Gold for Euros with the UAE
Venezuela is moving a shipment of 29 tonnes of gold, worth approximately 1 billion Euros or 1. 2 billion dollars, to the United Arab Emirates for sale. UAE will pay cash Euros for the trade, which has riled US officials currently engaged in dethroning Socialist President Nicolas Maduro. дальше »
2019-2-2 20:15 | |
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South Korea Will Remain Firm on Maintaining ICO Ban, Reveals Country’s Financial Watchdog
CoinSpeaker South Korea Will Remain Firm on Maintaining ICO Ban, Reveals Country’s Financial Watchdog According to FSC, the ban will not be lifted, as firms conducting ICOs were making use of foreign jurisdictions, but still raising funds from South Korean nationals. дальше »
2019-2-1 10:49 | |
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South Korea’s FSC Continues Initial Coin Offering Slap After Multiple Tokens Violate Rules
The debate over the continual ban against initial coin offerings (ICOs) in South Korea has finally been settled, but the news isn’t good. The top financial regulator in the country has decided that the ban will remain in place, though the cause is due to rule violations of local projects. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) […] дальше »
2019-1-31 22:16 | |
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South Korea Will Keep ICO Ban, Says Financial Services Commission
Domestic ICO ban in South Korea set to stay, regulator confirms
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OmiseGO (OMG) Announces ShinhanCard’s Proof-of-concept for Loyalty Program That Uses Ethereum (ETH) Smart Contracts
ShinhanCard and OmiseGO (OMG) have developed the first Proof-of-Concept for the ShinhanCard loyalty program that will enable borderless interoperability. The ShinhanCard is issued by Shinhan Financial Group, one of the largest banking entities in South Korea. дальше »
2019-1-28 21:09 | |
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Ripple Price Analysis: XRP/USD Trajectory Clear, Strong Supports at 30 Cents
Latest Ripple News The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), the National Treasury (NT), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has submitted the very first in-depth consultation paper calling for public participation before policy makers draft the first crypto regulation of its kind in […] The post Ripple Price Analysis: XRP/USD Trajectory Clear, Strong Supports at 30 Cents appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-1-23 14:45 | |
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Two South Korean Executives of Komid Exchange Were Sentenced to Jail for Faking Trade Volumes
In a major blow for the global crypto sector, two executives working for an established cryptocurrency exchange called ‘Komid’ have reportedly been sentenced to jail for “purposely inflating trade volumes” through the use of digital bots and fake financial accounts. дальше »
2019-1-20 19:56 | |
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Japan and Korea Officially Approve Their Biggest Crypto Exchanges
South Korea’s Internet & Security Agency (KISA) has granted an important certification to the country’s leading cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb. Meanwhile, in Japan, Coincheck, the country’s largest exchange, is now registered with the Financial Services Agency. дальше »
2019-1-11 17:00 | |
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New Financial Channel Report Details Why 70% of South Korean Crypto Miners Shut Down Operations in 2018
A report released by CCTV—2, the Chinese owned Financial Channel television station indicates that the bear market may have had a significant toll on local miners than initially anticipated. The state-owned broadcaster has just released a report which seeks to document the effects of the 2018 bear market on the local crypto miners. The report […] дальше »
2019-1-4 20:20 | |
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