Of Life, Death, And Cryptos: What Happens To Your Digital Assets When You Die?

Securing crypto tokens hasn’t always been a smooth affair, and it gets even harder when matters of inheritance are concerned. A crypto is basically a virtual currency that’s been coded and protected with strong encryption protocols. дальше »

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Ukraine Plans to Fully Legalize Cryptocurrencies Within Three Years

The government in Kiev intends to legalize cryptocurrencies and comprehensively regulate the fintech sector as part of a new public policy developed by the economy ministry. The process may take up to three years to complete but eventually the industry built around digital assets should become a legitimate part of the country’s economy. дальше »

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Visa Says Cryptocurrencies Are not a Threat, Might Adopt Crypto Assets in the Future

Visa CEO Al Kelly doesn’t see cryptocurrencies posing a threat to Visa in the near future, and said that the financial services giant won’t get into the cryptocurrency business until they become more traditional payment instruments, CNBC reported on October 25, 2018. дальше »

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Is Bitcoin Having An Effect On American Elections?

The political world is filled with individuals who will do anything to get even the slightest advantage over their opponents.  With cryptocurrency in its early stages and largely misunderstood and unregulated, politicians are looking to digital assets as a way to pump their fundraising totals and possibly circumvent some of the rules that are in […] The post Is Bitcoin Having An Effect On American Elections? appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »

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BNY Mellon Sends Cease and Desist to an Ethereum Based Competitor, Melonport

BNY Mellon, the world’s largest custodian bank and asset servicing company with $1. 9 trillion in assets under management and $33. 3 trillion in assets under custody, has sent a cease and desist. дальше »

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Mastercard Makes a U-turn Seeking to Patent Fractional Reserve Banking for Blockchain Assets

CoinSpeaker Mastercard Makes a U-turn Seeking to Patent Fractional Reserve Banking for Blockchain Assets In the new patent, Mastercard proposes a Fractional Reserve used for simultaneous storage of fiat and crypto. дальше »

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Nasscom Urges Indian Startups to Shy away from Cryptocurrency

Debjani Ghosh, the president of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), a nonprofit body focused on handling India’s information technology sector, has said that bitcoin and other digital assets are illegal in India. дальше »

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5 Reasons Why Fidelity Embracing Cryptocurrency is a Big Deal

LALA World CEO and Founder, Sankalp Shangari, shared his top 5 implications of the announcement. What the Fidelity News Means for Crypto We’ve had time now to digest the news of Fidelity’s imminent foray into cryptocurrency trading launching an offshoot company called Fidelity Digital Assets. дальше »

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Korean Crypto Exchange Earns Key Government Cybersecurity Certification

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX has become the first blockchain company to attain K-ISMS certification, the official standard in Korea for information security management systems. дальше »

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Bitcoin is the iPhone, Cryptocurrencies are Mobile Phones and Crypto Assets are Electronic Devices

When delving into the subject of crypto assets, it is important to first understand what exactly these assets are. In order to do so, we can use a simple analogy wherein Bitcoin can be thought of as the iPhone (the premier asset class in its category). дальше »

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Sony Develops ‘Contactless’ Hardware Wallet for Digital Assets

Sony has announced the development of a new type of cryptocurrency hardware wallet that uses its IC card technology. The Japanese conglomerate also said that it firmly believes in the potential for the commercialization and widespread adoption of blockchain technology. дальше »

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Blockchain Announces Lockbox, a Hardware Wallet Developed in Partnership with Ledger

Leading software provider for digital currencies, Blockchain has launched a new custom hardware device called Blockchain Lockbox, built in partnership with hardware wallet maker Ledger. The device will be compatible exclusively with the Blockchain Wallet and will allow simple and secure storage of crypto assets offline. дальше »

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Crypto is Property: Chinese Court Upholds Citizens Rights to Own Bitcoin

The Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) has recently affirmed that cryptocurrencies, specifically bitcoin and several of its hard forks, are considered legal property and Chinese citizens have a right to own and transfer them. дальше »

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Startup WePower Sets Out to Tokenize Estonian Power Grid

In an attempt to create security tokens backed by real-world assets, WePower will tokenize the electricity grid of one of the most crypto-friendly European countries.

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Enjin smart wallet update will allow users to melt and send ERC-1155 tokens

CryptoNinjas Enjin Smart Wallet, a mobile cryptocurrency wallet that utilizes NSA-grade encryption, has announced that its next update will enable users to melt down ERC-1155 tokens into Enjin Coin (ENJ), allowing developers to back their assets with ENJ. дальше »

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UK Government Shuts Down Proposed Gold-Collateralized Cryptocurrency

The UK’s Royal Mint has canceled the launch of its gold-backed cryptocurrency after its failed partnership with Chicago-based CME Group. The government denied other plans to trade the tokenized gold assets on a cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Markets Remain Unimpacted From Global Stock Market Sell Off

Digital assets deviated from established behavior patterns on Thursday as a global stock market selloff failed to create a significant impact on the crypto market. During Asian trade, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple’s XRP remained slightly low-key but didn’t experience a catastrophic fall that they experienced during the previous stock declines. дальше »

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What is the Safest Way to Store Your Crypto?

CoinSpeaker What is the Safest Way to Store Your Crypto? No matter how deep you've immersed into the crypto sphere, if you hold at least some of the digital assets, it's worth to know how to properly store your funds. дальше »

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PAL Network (PAL) is listed on Bittrex

PAL Network (PAL) is a dual-layered protocol for financial assets, with a vision to build an ecosystem where individuals and partners can design and customise new financial products. On October 26, a cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex listed PAL Network (PAL) on its platform. дальше »

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Visa CEO: We May Move To Adopt Crypto Assets

Amid Mastercard’s unexpected push for a patent outlining “fractional reserve” banking for crypto assets, the CEO of Visa has claimed that cryptocurrencies aren’t a pertinent threat to the stability of legacy financial systems. дальше »

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WBTC: Wrapped Bitcoin Project Aims To Bridge BTC And Ethereum

A gulf separates the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) networks. Although many investors hold both assets, they have so far been unable to use them together in any meaningful way. A new initiative now wants to enable traders to get as close as they can to using bitcoin on the Ether network, gaining access to […] The post WBTC: Wrapped Bitcoin Project Aims To Bridge BTC And Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Government Supported Central Bank-Issued Digital Currencies: Now or Never?

There has been series of condemnations on central bank-supported digital currencies (CBDC). Recent among this is that of the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) deputy governor, Masayoshi Amamiya on October 20 reiterating his pessimistic views towards CBDC under the claim that digital assets do not have anything good to add to the existing monetary systems. Looking […] дальше »

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Elastos CMO Fay Li on Bitmain Merged Mining, Trinity, and Beyond

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re somewhat immersed in the Internet world and digital economy. You’ve likely purchased songs, movies, and books that all live online. These digital assets… The post Elastos CMO Fay Li on Bitmain Merged Mining, Trinity, and Beyond appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »

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ColossusXT Blockchain Project Offers Solutions to the Problems facing Digital Assets

In a bid to proffer solutions to the many problems facing digital coins, ColossusXT is offering a cryptocurrency that provides speed, efficiency and of course privacy. Digital Coins Solution Digital coins have been plagued with a lot of issues in the crypto industry, and quite many startups and established firms have been working round the […] The post ColossusXT Blockchain Project Offers Solutions to the Problems facing Digital Assets appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »

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Japanese Crypto Industry Granted Self-Regulatory Status by Authorities

Japan has always been a pro-cryptocurrency state. It made Bitcoin legal tender when several other countries were still determining the legal status of digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan gave the crypto industry self-regulatory status on Wednesday. дальше »

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HUOBI Group Sets up Shop in Africa, Middle East and South Asia

Huobi Group revealed at the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai that the company is looking to expand its operations to the Middle Eastern, African and South Asian markets in a bid to provide services to its unbanked or underbanked residents. дальше »

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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 »

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Ripple’s Chris Larsen Discusses on Regulating the Digital Assets and Building the Internet of Value

In a roundup on money 20/20 USA, 2018 conference held in Sydney, Ripple Executive Chairman, and Co-founder, Chris Larsen shared an insight on his experience and perspective on business. In a Firechat with Arjan Schutte, the Founder and Managing Partner of Core Innovative Capital, Larsen discussed on different topics. дальше »

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Blockchain.com launches Lockbox, a custom Ledger powered hardware wallet

CryptoNinjas Today, Blockchain. com, a software and online wallet provider for cryptocurrency, announced a new partnership with Ledger, the developer of hardware wallets for crypto assets. Together, the companies have developed a custom hardware device, the Blockchain Lockbox, which is compatible with. дальше »

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Your computer could be mining cryptocurrency now – here’s how to stop it

Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Every week there seems to be an alert for a new cryptocurrency hack or scam. дальше »

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How to stop cryptojackers from jacking your CPU

Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. Every week there seems to be an alert for a new cryptocurrency hack or scam. дальше »

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Stablecoins Are Proliferating, Finds New Research

More than 100 unique stablecoins are currently in existence, almost double the number compiled last month, according to a new analysis and survey by blockchain entrepreneur Edan Yago and stablecoin resource Stable. дальше »

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SALT (SALT)

The SALT membership platform is a shared pool of assets from which the members can loan cryptocurrencies without worrying too дальше »

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Panxora Opens up the Financial Markets to Crypto Users

Bitcoin Press Release: The exchange allows users to generate return from cryptocurrency assets without divesting their position in the asset class. Over a dozen cryptocurrencies accepted as collateral, including bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, ether classic and litecoin. дальше »

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Albania Planning Crypto Regulation Framework

The Albanian government is planning a regulatory framework for digital assets in an effort to become a hub for digital asset investment in the Western Balkan region, a report from the Tirana Times said on Oct. дальше »

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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 »

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A New Australian Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Slated to Launch on Stellar

Utility billing and payment services provider Novatti is launching a new Australian dollar (AUD)-backed stablecoin known as the Novatti AUD Utility Token on the Stellar Network. дальше »

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Investors Can Now Purchase USDC – The Digital Programmable Dollar Backed by Coinbase and Circle

With the volatility of the crypto market, stablecoins, cryptocurrencies backed by assets such as fiat currencies or precious metals, have been gaining in popularity in recent months. For investors that want to include some stablecoin in their digital portfolios, there is a new kid on the block. дальше »

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All locked up Elastos (ELA) coins will be returned to lock-in ELA holders on November 5

Elastos (ELA) is a new blockchain whith totally decentralized P2P economic infrastructure which authenticates digital rights, transfers contracts, and turns digital information into assets through blockchain technology. дальше »

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SOSV Announces Plans for Crypto Accelerators For DApp-Creating Purposes

Decreed global VC firm known for offering multi-stage investment, SOSV has recently revealed its plans for a cryptocurrency-backed accelerator (i. e. to accelerate crypto transactions) dubbed ‘DLab’. дальше »

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Crypto Funds Are Still on the Rise Despite Bear Market

A new report has found that 20 percent of hedge funds launched in 2018 have been geared toward investing in digital currencies and tokens. This acts as a testament to investors’ belief in the future value of digital assets despite this year’s demoralizingly painful bear market. дальше »

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Japan’s financial regulator grants cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status

On October 23, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) gave the cryptocurrency industry self-regulatory status, permitting the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), a body comprised of all 16 licensed domestic cryptocurrency exchanges, to police and sanction exchanges for any violations. дальше »

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Coinbase Gains New York Crypto Custody Approval

Coinbase has been licensed as a qualified custodian for digital assets by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

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CoinText SMS-based Cryptocurrency Wallet Launches in Brazil and Other European Nations

CoinText. io, a digital assets wallet that makes it possible for users to send and receive cryptoassets like Dash (DASH), litecoin (LTC) and bitcoin cash (BCH) via short message service (SMS) without smartphones or even internet connection, is now live in Brazil, Poland, Croatia and Romania, expanding its list of supported countries to 31, reported  Finance Magnates on October 22, 2018. дальше »

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Spain Approves Bill Requiring Crypto Holders to Disclose Assets

On Oct. 19, Spain’s Ministry of Finance approved an anti-fraud law requiring all holders of cryptocurrency in the country to disclose their asset balances, according to Spanish news outlet ABC. Spain introduces law to force investors to reveal crypto holdings #cryptocurrency #news https://t. дальше »

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HTC’s New Blockchain Smartphone Can Be Bought With Bitcoin

HTC, the struggling Taiwanese phone-maker, has launched a smartphone that can be bought only with BTC or ETH. Called the Exodus 1, the smartphone is blockchain-integrated and features a cryptocurrency wallet built into a secure enclave of the device. дальше »

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Bill Proposes Tax Holiday for Cryptocurrency Businesses in Ukraine

A draft bill introducing tax breaks for entrepreneurs and companies dealing with cryptocurrencies has been filed in Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. The authors of the bill have called for tax exemptions for entities working in the sector until the end of 2029. дальше »

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IPSX Launches Global IP Address Marketplace to Solve a Billion Dollar Problem

The sharing economy is not limited to physical assets.

The post IPSX Launches Global IP Address Marketplace to Solve a Billion Dollar Problem appeared first on CoinSpeaker.

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Regulators Approve Coinbase to Offer Custody Services in New York State

Coinbase has secured approval from New York state regulators to act “as a limited purpose trust company” in the state, a press release reveals. According to the release, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has officially signed off on an application for the Coinbase Custody Trust Company, a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, Inc. дальше »

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IBM World Wire Launches Programmable Money

It’s been 10 years since anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto started a decentralized revolution with the Bitcoin (BTC) whitepaper, and over that time the peer-to-peer, open-source network has climbed to $112 billion in market capitalization. дальше »

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