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Bitso Crypto Exchange Secures License from Gibraltar Regulator
Mexico-based bitcoin trading venue and cryptocurrency exchange Bitso has obtained a regulatory license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), according to a blog post on July 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-21 09:00 | |
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Steve Mnuchin Claims G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bankers Concerned About Libra
The Treasury Secretary of the United States of America, Steve Mnuchin, told CNBC in an exclusive interview that G7 financial heads were not comfortable with Libra and expressed their doubts over the ability of the payment consortium to adhere to anti-money laundering (AML) and money transmission regulations. дальше »
2019-7-21 23:00 | |
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CFTC Investigation Incites a Run on Bitmex, Regulatory Risk Paramount in United States
After initial reports that the CFTC had begun to investigate BitMex under customer protection rules, the latest data from TokenAnalyst suggests that this has been sufficient to scare users into removing their bitcoin (BTC) from the platform, July 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-20 15:01 | |
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Bank of Thailand: Libra’s Benefits and Risks must be carefully Studied
Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor, Veerathai Santiprabhob, has given his take on Facebook’s Project Libra, making it clear that the merits and risks of the digital asset still need to be studied extensively, reports local news source, Bangkok Post on July 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-20 11:00 | |
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“No Cryptocurrency Ban,” Says Indian’s Minister of State for Finance
In the past months, there have been rumours about an imminent bitcoin ban in India. However, a government official recently stated that there were no plans to ban bitcoin or any cryptocurrency in the country as revealed in a July 16, 2019, Q&A with the nations Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur. дальше »
2019-7-20 01:00 | |
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South Korean Heavyweights KT and NDS are Developing a Blockchain-Based Food Safety System
According to a post published on July 18, 2019, KT (formerly Korea Telecom), South Korea’s largest telephone company, and Nongshim Data System (NDS) an IT affiliate of the food and beverage company, signed an agreement to develop a blockchain-based food safety record system, once again expanding their blockchain services. дальше »
2019-7-20 23:00 | |
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Apple’s Steve Wozniak Launches Blockchain Firm in Malta
Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple has launched EFFORCE, a Malta-based startup that’s looking to use distributed ledger technology (DLT) to improve energy use and lower consumption, reports Independent on July 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-20 21:00 | |
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Researchers Have Found Bitcoin’s Most Volatile Daily Period
Cryptocurrencies, unlike stocks and currencies, are quite difficult to trade and keep a track of simply because the market is always open. According to a detailed analysis by LongHash, using data from July 2017 to July 2019, Bitcoin shows the most volatility between 12 A. дальше »
2019-7-19 19:00 | |
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China Acknowledges Value of Bitcoin in Landmark Ruling
The first case regarding Bitcoin as a commodity in China led to the Hangzhou Internet Court pronouncing it as virtual property. The court said Bitcoin has value, scarcity, and can be disposed, giving it the necessary attributes of a digital currency with inherent utility. дальше »
2019-7-19 17:00 | |
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BitMex Allegedly Being Probed by American Regulators Weeks After Showdown with Roubini
After the tangle in Taipei between Arthur Hayes and Nouriel Roubini, Bloomberg journalist Tim Culpan claims that securities regulators in the United States – most likely the CFTC – are looking into the matter. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:56 | |
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Decentralized Crypto-Betting Platform Betmatch Raises the Bar
People have been making bets since the earliest of times. In Ancient Greece, spectators used to bet on the Olympics’ participants, while in Ancient Rome – Romans used to bet on gladiators and chariot racers. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:00 | |
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Binance to Launch Stellar (XLM) Staking and Airdrop 9,500,000 XLM
Binance, the world’s leading bitcoin trading venue is set to add support for Stellar (XML) staking starting from July 20, 2019. Holders of Stellar (XLM), the 10th largest cryptoasset in the world, in their Binance wallet will partake in the 9,500,000 XLM airdrop, according to a press release on July 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-19 13:00 | |
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Japan Seeks to Develop SWIFT Payment Equivalent for Cryptocurrencies
Japan’s government is working on the creation of a new international network for payments based on cryptocurrencies in order to fight money laundering inside the region, according to an article posted July 18, 2019 by Reuters. дальше »
2019-7-19 11:05 | |
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Zimbabwe: People Are Still Buying Bitcoin to Shelter from Reckless Monetary Policy
According to a video published by VoaZimbabwe on July 18, 2019, Zimbabwe citizens are using bitcoin as a decentralized store of value to shelter from the reckless monetary policy adopted by the government. дальше »
2019-7-19 09:00 | |
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Notorious Israeli Crypto Criminal Dragged to Court
Eliyahu Gigi, a notorious Israeli hacker who allegedly stole NIS 6. 1 million ($1. 7 million) in bitcoin (BTC) ether (ETH) and other altcoins from foreign citizens through illegal means, has been indicted by Israeli authorities, reports local news source Globes on July 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-19 01:00 | |
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Ontology (ONT) and NEO (NEO) Launch Open Cross-Chain Platform
NEO (NEO), an open-source, community-driven platform for decentralized applications (dApps) has joined forces with Ontology (ONT) to build an open cross-chain platform to serve as a foundation for the next-gen internet, according to a press release on July 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-19 23:00 | |
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Nouriel Roubini Opens Fire on Cryptocurrency Exchange BitMex and Arthur Hayes
After a scathing attack on Arthur Hayes at the Asia Blockchain Summit, Roubini has once again hit out at BitMex in a blog post that covers his opinion on the cryptocurrency market, as reported by Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-7-19 21:00 | |
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Coinbase Releases New Set of Analytics Exclusively for Customers
In an attempt to provide more insights to investors, Coinbase has launched three new analytical tools for its customers, as per a blog post. The new data is a culmination of on-chain metrics and investor trends on their exchange. дальше »
2019-7-19 20:00 | |
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Reddit Co-Founder Ohanian Leads Seed Round for Blockchain Gaming Startup Horizon
According to a post published July 17, 2019 on BusinessWire, the video game studio and blockchain infrastructure company Horizon Blockchain Games (Horizon) raised $3. 75 million in a seed round, led by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s venture fund, Initialized, with participation from Golden Ventures, Polychain, Coinbase, Digital Currency Group, and Inovia Capital. дальше »
2019-7-18 19:00 | |
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Jamie Dimon Isn’t Worried About Competition From Libra
The CEO of America’s biggest bank, J. P. Morgan Chase, doesn’t believe it is worth losing sleep over Libra for the time being. Dimon is of the view that in the short term, Libra will have little to no effect on banks and global payments in general. дальше »
2019-7-18 17:00 | |
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German Minister Calls for Close Monitoring of the Cryptocurrency Sector
A German minister has recently called on regulators to pay attention to the cryptocurrency industry, including Facebook’s Libra. According to a report by Reuters on July 16, 2019, the minister said that regulators should ensure that the nascent industry doesn’t threaten the stability of the financial sector Governments Increasingly Wary of Cryptos Since the adventRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-18 15:00 | |
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Pundi X Launches Africa’s First Blockchain Smartphone
While at the GSMA Mobile 360 Africa event on July 16, 2019, Pundi X, a distributed ledger technology (DLT) startup launched XPhone, a blockchain-based smartphone in Kigali, Rwanda. XPhone is the first blockchain-powered smartphone to be unveiled in Africa, reports Newtimes on July 17, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-18 13:00 | |
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Kidnapped Cryptocurrency Analyst Pavel Lerner Grants Interview for the First Time Since Abduction
On December 26th 2017, unknown men wearing balaclavas forced the lead analyst for cryptocurrency exchange EXMO into a car and let him go only three days later having received a big ransom. The news made it to the headlines of cryptomedia around the world. дальше »
2019-7-18 11:04 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: July 18, 2019
The total crypto market cap lost another $25 billion of its value since Monday, July 15, and dropped down to $264. 5 billion. The top ten coins are mostly in green for the last 24 hours with most of them registering double-digit gains. дальше »
2019-7-18 11:00 | |
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ABBC Proudly Unveils Buyaladdin in Rockefeller Center, New York
ABBC foundation is proud to announce the Buyaladdin shopping platform. Buyaladdin is truly the next generation e-commerce app that will revolutionize mediums of exchange and prove to be a stepping stone in making cryptocurrency mainstream. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:58 | |
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Earnst & Young Survey: Majority of Asia-Pacific Companies don’t Understand Blockchain
According to a survey conducted by Ernst & Young, nearly 70 percent of companies located in the Asia- Pacific region remain slow to adopt blockchain technology as its benefits are still misunderstood. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:39 | |
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Ernst & Young Survey: Majority of Asia-Pacific Companies don’t Understand Blockchain
According to a survey conducted by Ernst & Young, nearly 70 percent of companies located in the Asia- Pacific region remain slow to adopt blockchain technology as its benefits are still misunderstood. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:39 | |
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French Regulators Set to Approve Bitcoin-Linked Firms
France’s financial watchdog, the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) has announced plans to implement a new set of rules that will govern bitcoin and crypto-based businesses in the region. The regulation is expected to go live later this month, and it takes care of essential pain points like consumer protection, tax remittance and capital requirements, reportsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-18 09:00 | |
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World Economic Forum Report Evaluates the Value of Blockchain
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) latest report, published July 16, 2019, aims to provide businesses, governments, and other organizations with a blockchain value framework to help them build out a business case for blockchain investment, and evaluate whether it is worth it or not. дальше »
2019-7-18 01:00 | |
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Peter Todd Accused of Sexual Abuse, ZCash Founder Testifies
Peter Todd filed a defamation suit against Sarah Michelle Reichwein a. k. a Isis Lovecruft, after the former accused him of sexually harassing her. In support of her argument, Zooko Wilcox, founder of ZCash and the Electric Coin Company, testified as an acquaintance to both as well as the second complainant who claims Peter Todd raped her onRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-18 23:00 | |
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Report: Regulated Digital Money will Boost Global Payments Systems
Supranational economic institutions have been studying the effects of cryptocurrency and blockchain. In a report released by the IMF, July 15, 2019, they highlight the potential for cryptocurrencies and traditional digital money to spark a new age of payments. дальше »
2019-7-17 19:00 | |
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Venezuelans File $30 Million Lawsuit against Crypto Ponzi Scheme
A group of Venezuelan citizens has dragged the owners of Eagle Financial Diamond Group Inc. and Argyle Coin have been dragged to court for defrauding them through their diamond-backed crypto Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2019-7-17 17:00 | |
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Polkadot Launches Kusama: An Experimental Research and Development Network
On July 16, 2019, Polkadot announced the release of Kusama, a community-driven experimental network that allows teams and developers to deploy their parachains and get a feel for the radically new governance mechanisms that Polkadot offers. дальше »
2019-7-17 15:00 | |
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Bitcoin Suisse Applies for Banking License with Swiss Regulators
In a bid to expand its crypto product offerings and strengthen its position as a global provider of crypto-based financial services, Bitcoin Suisse AG has applied for a banking license with the Swiss Financial Markets Supervision Authority (FINMA), according to a press release on July 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-17 13:00 | |
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CoinFLEX to Launch Polkadot’s DOT Futures on July 17, 2019
CoinFLEX, a platform that offers physically-delivered Bitcoin and Tether futures, is looking to launch its first initial futures offering (IFO) on July 17, 2019. The first project, Polkadot’s DOT tokens, will be offered at $75 each during the IFO. дальше »
2019-7-17 11:00 | |
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Canadian Startup Partners with Authorities to Launch Tax Payments in Bitcoin
According to a press release dated July 15, 2019, the city of Richmond Hill, Canada, is rolling out a project that allows residents to pay property taxes with bitcoin (BTC) through crypto startup, Coinberry. дальше »
2019-7-17 09:00 | |
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A Security on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Could Protect Users from Thieves
In the last research report published on July 15, 2019, Bitmex analyzes the Bitcoin Lightning Network with respect to channel closure. The research is focused on a mechanism called “Justice Transactions” that punish dishonest parties and prevent them from stealing funds from other Lightning channels. дальше »
2019-7-17 23:00 | |
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SeedCX Subsidiaries Secure New York BitLicense
Seed CX, a regulated bitcoin trading platform for professionals, has achieved a significant feat in its development, as two of its subsidiaries, Seed Digital Commodities market LLC (SCXM) and Zero Hash LLC, have obtained virtual currency licenses from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). дальше »
2019-7-17 21:00 | |
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Polychain Capital Leads $7 Million Seed Round for Trading Desk Altonomy
Polychain Capital, founded by renowned cryptocurrency investor Olaf Carlson-Wee, has taken the lead on a $7 million investment round in Altonomy, a trading desk and market maker for digital assets, as per a press release, July 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-16 19:00 | |
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Binance Chain Galileo Upgrade Brings a Slew of New Features
In a blog post published on July 15, 2019, cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it had upgraded its in-house blockchain – Binance Chain – to its mainnet. Enter Galileo, What’s New? Launched in April 2019, Binance’s distributed ledger network – Binance Chain – has been upgraded to its mainnet version Galileo. дальше »
2019-7-16 17:00 | |
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Back to Futurist Conference: New speakers, Special Announcements, and Free Crypto Giveaways
TORONTO, July 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CryptoCurrencyWire – Untraceable’s mega event, Blockchain Futurist Conference, returns to Toronto, Canada, for the most immersive, experiential and engaging technology event ever devised. дальше »
2019-7-16 16:00 | |
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Cleveland Cavaliers BasketBall Club Joins the Crypto Bandwagon
The Cleveland Cavaliers, an American professional basketball club established in 1970, and Cavs Legion GC, the NBA 2K League counterpart of the former, have inked a partnership deal with UnitedCoin, a cryptocurrency project. дальше »
2019-7-16 15:00 | |
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Expresses Libra and Digital Asset Concerns
Steve Mnuchin, the secretary for the United States Treasury, held a press briefing to address the sudden storm of cryptocurrencies led by the announcement of Libra. Mnuchin, along with other bureaucrats, expressed scepticism over the launch of Libra, going as far as drafting a bill to keep tech companies out of finance, as reported byRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-16 13:21 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Suggests Bitcoin Cash Blockchain Usage as a Stopgap Until ETH 2.0
In an unexpected turn of events, Vitalik Buterin has suggested the use of the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) blockchain as a data layer where transaction verification takes place. In essence, all ETH transactions would be settled and verified on the BCH blockchain, and confirmation will be sent back to Ethereum. дальше »
2019-7-16 13:00 | |
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The United States Seeks to Prohibit Big Tech from Banking and Finance
A copy of draft legislation barring big tech from entering the banking industry and providing financial services has been doing the rounds. It is believed that this draft has been circulated amongst the House Financial Services Committee’s Democratic majority. дальше »
2019-7-16 11:00 | |
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South Korean Credit Card Company Launch First Transaction Service Using Blockchain
According to a post released by The Korea Times on July 15, 2019, Shinhan Card Co. Ltd. , global top-five credit card company in South Korea, obtained a patent for a blockchain-based payment system. дальше »
2019-7-16 09:00 | |
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Japan’s Bitpoint Exchange Recovers Stolen Cryptos
Bitpoint, a Japan-based Bitcoin trading venue that suffered a 3. 5 billion yen ($32 million) heist last week, has reportedly found over 250 million yen ($2. 3 million) of the stolen digital assets, bringing down the total sum of lost cryptocurrencies to $28 million, reports local news source, The Mainichi on July 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:00 | |
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Santander Bank Taps Ripple Technology for a new xCurrent-Based Payment Corridor
Santander Bank, a leading Spanish financial institution established in 1857, now facilitates cross-border payments between the United Kingdom and Poland free of charge, through its Pay FX digital banking app which is powered by Ripple’s xCurrent, according to reports on July 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-16 21:00 | |
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