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Swiss Regulator Instructs Banks to Assign 800 Percent Market Value Risk Weighting to Cryptoassets
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has instructed banks in the country who handle cryptocurrency to weight cryptoassets at eight times their market value when calculating loss-absorbing capital. дальше »
2018-11-6 14:00 | |
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It takes three times more energy to mine Bitcoin than gold
According to newly published research, mining cryptocurrency takes nearly twice as much energy than mining gold, platinum, and copper. Bitcoin on its own, needs three times as much energy to mine than compared to gold. дальше »
2018-11-6 13:54 | |
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Thai Authorities Set to Use Blockchain Technology To Fight Tax Evasion
In a bid to curb the menace of tax evasion and ensure workers pay their correct tax amounts, Thailand’s Revenue Department has announced it would use distributed ledger technology (DLT) and machine learning for tax avoidance probes, according to a Bangkok Post report on November 5, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-6 12:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Hackers Arrested in Turkey
Turkish authorities recently arrested a gang of cryptocurrency hackers for hacking victims’ digital currency wallet via sim swap. Sim Swapping Cryptocurrency Syndicate Busted The Turkish authorities recently arrested a group of eleven suspects involved in a virtual currency hack via sim swapping. дальше »
2018-11-6 07:19 | |
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Tencent to limit some mobile gamers to an hour of play time per day
Tencent is set to roll out sweeping changes to how it deals with younger gamers. According to The Wall Street Journal, Tencent will soon restrict online play time for youth in China, effectively limiting those children to under one hour of play time per day. дальше »
2018-11-6 05:20 | |
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Mike Novogratz Says 2019 Institutional FOMO Will Drive Bitcoin (BTC) Price to New All-Time Highs
Michael Novogratz, one of the most important figures in the cryptocurrency space and supporter of blockchain technology, said that Bitcoin could see new all time highs in 2019. According to Financial News, Novogratz said that Bitcoin could reach $20,000 dollars or even more in 2019 fueled by institutional investors. During 2017, Bitcoin moved from $950 […] дальше »
2018-11-6 04:50 | |
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First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Issued in Canada
The first Bitcoin-backed loan has been issued to a Canadian company allowing cryptocurrency holders to liquify their assets without selling. Bitcoin Loan a ‘Game Changer’ Canadian company Ledn, has purportedly become the first and only local lender to issue Canadian dollar loans using Bitcoin as collateral, according to local media Wealth Professional. дальше »
2018-11-6 04:00 | |
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Facebook’s AI knows how likely you are to evacuate during a hurricane
Facebook AI Research (FAIR) recently conducted a big data study to determine whether social media ties play a role in people’s decision whether to evacuate affected areas during a hurricane. And, according to the research, those with the most “social capital” were more likely to heed official warnings and flee. дальше »
2018-11-6 02:28 | |
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Dogecoin Creator: Banks Will Kill Decentralization
Institutional investors have been one of the key goals for the cryptocurrency sector. You’d think it was the Second Coming, the amount people talk about it. But what are the ramifications? According to Jackson Palmer, one of the main developers behind Dogecoin (DOGE), the time of the institutional investors won’t be one of adoption, but of […] The post Dogecoin Creator: Banks Will Kill Decentralization appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-11-6 00:00 | |
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BitMEX Launches New Fork Monitoring Website to Keep Track of Bitcoin Forks
BitMEX just launched a website to make it easier to keep tabs on hard and soft forks on the Bitcoin blockchain. According to a recent blog post, the research arm of BitMEX is sponsoring a new website, ForkMonitor. дальше »
2018-11-6 23:18 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:04 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper on Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-7 22:04 | |
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HSBC Completes Blockchain-Based Transaction for India’s Reliance Industries
The British multinational banking organization HSBC and Belgium’s ING Bank have partnered to execute a trade transaction using the blockchain network from a U. S. -based Tricon Energy to India’s Reliance Industries. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:00 | |
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Zaif Crypto Exchange Hackers Identity May Be Revealed After $60 Million Attack
According to cybersecurity experts at Japan Digital Design, attackers of the cryptocurrency exchange Zaif may have been discovered. Japan Digital Design is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). дальше »
2018-11-5 21:01 | |
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IBM’s blockchain-powered AR gaming system is dangerously flawed
You might be hard-pressed to point to a service that productively combines the use of augmented reality (AR), machine learning, and blockchain – but that doesn’t seem to bother IBM. The company has filed a patent application for a complex AR gaming system, designed to steer players away from potentially dangerous physical spaces. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:28 | |
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Taiwanese Government Amends Cryptocurrency Laws for Privacy-Focussed Transactions
The Taiwanese Government recently amended their anti-money laundering and Countering Finance Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws concerning cryptocurrency regulations. According to an Asia Times article published on November 5, 2018, these revisions and changes will give Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the ability to crack down on any anonymous cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:00 | |
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Lack of diversity of Ethereum (ETH) smart contracts poses a threat to whole ecosystem
According to research by a group of analysts from Northeastern University and the University of Maryland, a lack of diversity of Ethereum (ETH) smart contracts poses a threat to Ethereum blockchain ecosystem. дальше »
2018-11-5 19:55 | |
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Swiss Regulator: Crypto Assets Need 800% Risk Weighting In Absence Of Formal Rules
Swiss financial regulator has informally signaled cryptocurrency investments should have a risk weighting ratio of 800 percent of the original amount. FINMA Highlights Bank, Dealer Queries According to local news media outlet Swissinfo, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) revealed the figure in October in response to a query by trustee and accountant association EXPERTsuisse. дальше »
2018-11-5 19:00 | |
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China Crashes Bitcoin Even Further to 19th Place in Its Latest Ranking Report
CoinSpeaker China Crashes Bitcoin Even Further to 19th Place in Its Latest Ranking Report Bitcoin descended further from 17th in the September edition to 19th spot in October, according to the Global Public Blockchain Technology Assessment Index, published by the China Electronic Information Industry Development (CCID). дальше »
2018-11-5 15:50 | |
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Ethereum Wallet MetaMask Achieves Milestone of 1.3 Million Users: Wild Success
MetaMask, the most popular Ethereum wallet in the world, has just hit a major milestone of 1. 3 million downloads, according to a recent announcement. MetaMask Hits 1. 3 Million Users The wallet comes as a new Chrome extension, and it offers numerous features, such as a secure identity vault. дальше »
2018-11-5 13:26 | |
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A 5G iPhone might arrive in 2020
Apple’s iPhones in 2020 might have 5G capabilities, as per a report from FastCompany. According to a source, the company will choose Intel as an exclusive modem supplier. Intel is currently working a chip called 8060, which will be used to test 5G on the iPhone. дальше »
2018-11-5 11:47 | |
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Lawsuit Filed Against Rapper T.I. for Participation in Alleged Cryptocurrency Scam
According to reports, a group of 25 investors have filed a lawsuit against T. I. and a businessman for their involvement in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. Rapper T. I. and businessman Ryan Felton now face a lawsuit from a collective of 25 investors who said the duo peddled a digital currency that was a get-rich-quick scheme. дальше »
2018-11-5 05:30 | |
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The Fed’s Looming Interest Rate Hike Could Hit Cryptocurrencies Hard
A rising interest rate environment courtesy of the Federal Reserve could hit deflationary cryptocurrencies hard, according to Robert Leshner, who spoke to Fortune about why he started a company called Compound. дальше »
2018-11-5 21:00 | |
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IOTA Collaborates With Ledger, a Leader in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Security
The IOTA Foundation is collaborating with Ledger, a leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency security, according to a blog post published on Nov. 2nd. The collaboration allows IOTA token holders to isolate their tokens from devices such as computers or smartphones. дальше »
2018-11-4 20:59 | |
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Student Turns $5K into $800K Trading Crypto, But Now Owes $400K in Taxes
One college student turned his $5K investment into $880k but now says trading “ruined” his life as he’s facing $400k in cryptocurrency taxes. From Big Profits to a Tax Nightmare An anonymous college student recently posted on Reddit to solicit advice about what to do while they face a massive tax bill in the wake of cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2018-11-4 13:00 | |
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Coinbase Roundup: Series E Funding, Institutional Interest, and Listing the Basic Attention Token (BAT)
American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has closed its fifth Series E funding round. On October 30, 2018, the company announced that it had successfully secured a $300 million investment “to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-4 13:00 | |
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Bitstamp Crypto Exchange Ownership Change Looks to Be Just the Start of Management Shakeups
Management Shakeup On The Cards For Crypto Exchange Bitstamp In the world of cutthroat competition, a stark reality is the lack of job security, and even top management is not exempt from this. According to sources, the EU licensed online currency exchange hub, Bitstamp is expected to announce a management reshuffle. The exchange has recently […] дальше »
2018-11-4 07:08 | |
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Charlie Shrem To ‘Vigorously Defend Himself’ After $32M Winklevoss Lawsuit
Charlie Shrem, the early Bitcoin adopter and advocate who spent a year in prison for alleged facilitation of drugs purchases with Bitcoin, faces a $32 million lawsuit from Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. дальше »
2018-11-3 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Hashrate Crushes a New All-Time High Amidst Stability in the Markets
According to data from Bitinfocharts, Bitcoin’s hashrate has experienced a new jump and record above 60 EH/s. The reason for this to happen is that there was a difficulty adjustment of 0.02%. A higher difficulty means that it is more difficult for miners to find a block. Lower difficulty makes it easy to discover one. […] дальше »
2018-11-3 22:08 | |
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The Daily: SEC Ramps Up Enforcement, 60% of Smart Contracts Are Dormant
In Saturday’s edition of The Daily, we take a look at the SEC’s annual report, which reveals where cryptocurrencies sit on their radar. We also consider the fate of dormant smart contracts, 60% of which have never seen use according to a new report. дальше »
2018-11-3 15:00 | |
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Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Launch Security Token Platform in the U.S.
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is reportedly exploring the possibility of a security token exchange in the U. S. , according to people familiar with the matter. Local news agency Yonhap News was able to confirm on November 2, 2018, that Bithumb has agreed to partner with American fintech company seriesOne. дальше »
2018-11-3 14:00 | |
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Lennard Neo Picolo Research Says XRP Coin’s Intrinsic Value Is $1.75 Dollars
According to a report on XRP conducted by Lennard Neo Picolo Research, the intrinsic value of the XRP token should be $1. 75 dollars. He has also made a summary of the third quarter experienced by this virtual currency. дальше »
2018-11-3 11:22 | |
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Litecoin Breaks $50 mark, bounced up by 2.73% and Continues to make a strong resistance
Litecoin has recorded slightly impressive gains over the last 24 hrs. The world’s seventh largest cryptocurrency according to data by coinmarketcap, which had been hanging behind the $50 mark for the past three days has made a slow and steady rebound in a course of 24hrs. дальше »
2018-11-3 10:17 | |
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Coinsource, Inc. Granted Virtual Currency License by New York Regulators
Coinsource, Inc. , a leading bitcoin teller machine (BTM) operator, has become the first of such firms in the world to be granted the infamous New York BitLicense, according to a press release by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) on November 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-3 06:00 | |
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JP Morgan: “We Are Big Believers in Ethereum”
Despite recent statements by Jamie Dimon, in which he claimed that he didn’t “give a sh*t about Bitcoin. ” JP Morgan just gave a significant endorsement to Ethereum ETH as a result of its capabilities to provide practical applications in the world of finance. дальше »
2018-11-3 04:20 | |
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Coinbase Is Officially Adding Support for Basic Attention Token (BAT)
On November 2, 2018, Coinbase announced that it would be integrating support for Basic Attention Token (BAT), an ERC-20 token that is designed to work out-of-the-box with the privacy-centric Brave Browser, on CoinbasePro. дальше »
2018-11-3 03:10 | |
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Crypto Criminals Threaten To Explode Amsterdam Businesses Unless They Pay With Bitcoin
Criminals Threaten To Explode Amsterdam Businesses Unless They Pay With Bitcoin (BTC) A very curious case involving Bitcoin has happened recently. Business owners in Amsterdam are reporting that criminals are threatening them with bombings and acts of terror unless they pay an extortion fee in Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-3 02:41 | |
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IDEX Decentralized Crypto Exchange Finally Implements KYC and AML Policies
Decentralized Exchange, IDEX Finally Implements KYC/AML Policies According to a recent IDEX Medium post, it has been revealed that the first ever Ethereum-based, decentralized exchange will be implementing the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policies. дальше »
2018-11-3 01:12 | |
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Another Rapper Sued in Alleged Crypto Scam, Interest Grows Across Hip-Hop
The rapper known as T. I. has reportedly been sued for his involvement in a cryptocurrency token scam that left investors high and dry. Rapper T. I. Accused of Defrauding Crypto Investors According to celebrity gossip outlet TMZ, rapper T. дальше »
2018-11-3 01:00 | |
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New SEC Report Details Fight Against Fraudulent ICOs
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its end-of-fiscal-year report for 2018, and it’s made financial fraud in the cryptocurrency space a number one priority. Down to the Nitty Gritty According to the document, the organization’s Cyber Unit became fully functional this year. дальше »
2018-11-3 23:43 | |
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Report : Before Binance’s Arrival, 70% of Ugandans had no Traditional Bank Accounts
As cryptocurrency outgrows its infancy, exchanges are on the race to dominate in as many countries as possible. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange according to data by coinmarketcap is currently taking the front row in its quest to establish cryptocurrency trading in Africa as it remarkably creates room for the 70% of Uganda’s population […] The post Report : Before Binance’s Arrival, 70% of Ugandans had no Traditional Bank Accounts appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-11-3 23:20 | |
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Taiwan Amends AML/CFT Laws, Includes Regulatory Requirements for Cryptocurrency Operations
Taiwan’s legislature has amended the country’s anti-money laundering and terrorism financing prevention laws to include regulatory requirements for cryptocurrency transactions. Taiwan’s Anti Money Laundering Regulations for Cryptocurrency According to Focus Taiwan, the amendments grant the country’s top financial regulator (FSC) the power to clamp down on anonymous cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2018-11-3 22:57 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Sue Charlie Shrem For Allegedly Stealing 5,000 Bitcoin
The Winklevoss twins have filed a lawsuit against bitcoin investor Charlie Shrem, alleging that Shrem “stole” 5,000 bitcoins from them in 2012. According to a recent report released by the New York Times, Charlie Shrem has made several large purchases over the past year, including multiple real estate properties, luxury cars, powerboats and a $2 million house. дальше »
2018-11-3 20:19 | |
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Morgan Stanley Reports: Bitcoin is a New Institutional Asset Class
Cryptocurrencies are a new investment asset class, according to a report by Morgan Stanley, released on October 31. The Evolution of Cryptocurrencies The banking giant has conducted research over the last six months on Bitcoin to identify trends, based on which it concluded that cryptos are an investment asset class. дальше »
2018-11-3 19:59 | |
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Bitcoin ATM Operator Now Licensed For NY
Selling bitcoins in New York is harder than getting a ticket to the Oscars, but a Texan crypto company has just scored a seat. Coinsource, a leading operator of Bitcoin ATMs, has finally secured regulatory approval to buy and sell crypto for fiat, according to an announcement from the New York Department of Financial Services […] The post Bitcoin ATM Operator Now Licensed For NY appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-11-2 19:30 | |
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Bulgarian officials took Bitcoin bribes to issue passports to Ukrainians
Two Bulgarian government reps have been arrested on allegations of accepting bribes in Bitcoin in return for illegitimately issuing Bulgarian identity documents to foreign individuals. Court files claim the accused, both of whom held management positions in the National Agency for Bulgarian Citizens Abroad, have been illegally receiving payments to issue documents, according to local outlet NOVA. дальше »
2018-11-2 19:03 | |
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BlackRock Will Not Launch Bitcoin ETF Until the Industry Becomes ‘Legitimate’, Says CEO
CoinSpeaker BlackRock Will Not Launch Bitcoin ETF Until the Industry Becomes ‘Legitimate’, Says CEO BlackRock's Larry Fink showed that he is eager to believe in the potential of crypto. дальше »
2018-11-2 18:23 | |
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Google Play app caught phishing for cryptocurrency exchange login details
Despite Google’s hardline stance against malicious cryptocurrency apps, some still find ways of sneaking through its net. Security and malware researcher, Lukas Stefanko, published a video yesterday exposing how a malicious app, distributed via Google’s Play Store, steals the sensitive data from unsuspecting users. дальше »
2018-11-2 17:55 | |
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