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Crypto Regulations Need a ‘Do No Harm’ Approach: CFTC Chairman
Speaking at the Singapore Summit with CNBC, the chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), J. Christopher Giancarlo, noted that the Internet flourished because the government didn’t interfere with its development strongly and adopted a “do no harm” policy. дальше »
2018-9-16 19:14 | |
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Japanese FSA Is Gearing Up for the Crypto Exchange License Storm
Japan is a crypto-friendly country. While other countries are trying to understand the scope of cryptocurrencies, Japan had already made way for institutional blockchain development and shown interest in crypto assets. дальше »
2018-9-16 15:59 | |
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New Mining Manufacturer Linzhi Announces Ethereum ASIC Miner
Chen Min, the former chief chip maker at Bitcoin mining chip developer Canaan Creative, is turning her attention to Ethereum. Announcing her venture at the Ethereum Classic Summit in Seoul, South Korea, Chen’s new company, Linzhi, will focus on building cryptocurrency mining devices, and its first official products are a series of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners designed specifically for Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. дальше »
2018-9-15 01:22 | |
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Japanese SBI Set to Launch Ripple-Based Mobile App
Japanese Fintech heavyweight SBI Holdings plans to launch a Ripple-powered mobile payment application called MoneyTap. In a tweet shared with his followers, Takashi Okita, CEO of SBI Ripple Asia shared the web page of the new payment application, which promises to offer "easy bank transfer application" without fees. дальше »
2018-9-15 22:03 | |
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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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Lightning Labs Releases Redesigned and Optimized Desktop App
An alpha version of the new Lightning desktop app has been released. The application includes a redesigned and optimized backend for light clients, as well as a simplified interface for users with little to no cryptocurrency experience. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:22 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Monero Is Hard to Beat (and Hard to Scale)
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-15 20:21 | |
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Bugs in Ethereum Code: The Backlash From the Ethereum Split Being Felt Today
In a couple of years, we may look back at July 9, 2018, as the second most tragic day in Ethereum history after the 2016 split of Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. On this day, Bancor, a decentralized exchange service, got hacked and lost its users’ 23. дальше »
2018-9-15 19:59 | |
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Upbit Developer Conference Opens in Jeju Island, Dunamu Chairman Makes Welcome Remarks
South Korea’s Jeju Island was painted red by a global community of blockchain enthusiasts on Thursday, Sept. 13, as the inaugural Upbit Developer Conference 2018 (UDC 2018) started off with a bang. дальше »
2018-9-15 19:29 | |
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Malta Allows More Crypto Collaborations Even at the Cost of Displeasing the EU
The Malta Stock Exchange recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Binance, one of the most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges. The two will now launch a new digital exchange facilitating security token trading. дальше »
2018-9-15 18:59 | |
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Ethereum Cofounder Vitalik Buterin’s Twitter Lights Up Amid Economic Abstraction Debate
CoinMarketCap data states that ETH, the native coin of the Ethereum blockchain, was selling for $206. 10 on Friday, Sept. 14. However, an ongoing debate about the real value of the coin in the Ethereum ecosystem doesn’t seem to end. дальше »
2018-9-15 18:29 | |
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PSG Signs Deal With Socios.com – Hoping Blockchain Technology Can Increase Fan Participation
Although the transfer window has closed on this summer’s market, the French football side, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) managed to make a last minute signing! The team announced it has signed a partnership with Socios. дальше »
2018-9-15 17:59 | |
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Paragon Continues Its Push to Bring Cannabis and Cryptocurrencies Out of the Dark
Paragon, the blockchain company behind Paragon coin, has taken a huge step in bringing cannabis-sector-related companies into the light. It announced the opening of its new coworking space in Los Angeles called ParagonSpace. дальше »
2018-9-15 17:29 | |
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Success of a Cryptocurrency Is a Pipe Dream Without Good Governance: Blockchain Researchers
Good governance is key for any cryptocurrency to succeed in the long run, says a new study that delves into the intricacies of unavoidable software changes within cryptocurrency networks. The study implies that it is a collective responsibility of the community as much as it is of the blockchain’s lead developers to ensure that the […] Success of a Cryptocurrency Is a Pipe Dream Without Good Governance: Blockchain Researchers was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-15 16:59 | |
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Bucks the Trend, Soars 170% in a Month While Other Cryptos Plunge
The past month has been one hair-raising experience for most crypto investors. The total value of their digital coins took a significant hit, thanks to the two market plunges in a row with barely a month in between them. дальше »
2018-9-15 16:16 | |
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RippleNet Implementation Transforming Remittance Payments for Foreign Workers Living in Japan
In a new blog post, Ripple explained how RippleNet would connect with Siam Commercial Bank and SBI Remit to help foreign workers living in Japan send instant remittances home. This will help reduce transfer times and make payments more transparent and affordable. дальше »
2018-9-15 15:04 | |
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Lightyear Buys Chain Inc., Forms New Company Named Interstellar
Chain Inc. , one of the largest players in the blockchain space, has been recently acquired by Lightyear Corporation, a global payment network that runs on the Stellar blockchain. The acquisition will create a new entity called Interstellar, which will handle the merged operations of both companies. дальше »
2018-9-15 14:59 | |
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Overstock CEO Sells a Tenth of His Shares for $20 Million
Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock, sold 1/10th of his shares in the company worth over $20 million. In an open letter, he reminded the company’s investors that he is “still in the game. ” He suggested that he sold the stocks to fund some sidecar investments. дальше »
2018-9-15 13:59 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Is Wrong, ‘Crypto Will Absolutely Grow 1000x,’ Claims Binance CEO; Joseph Lubin Agrees
In a recent interview on the sidelines of an Ethereum and blockchain conference in Hong Kong, Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin stated that gone are the days when crypto prices would undergo massive spikes over a short period (like they did toward the fall of 2017). дальше »
2018-9-14 12:59 | |
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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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US Securities Laws May Cover Initial Coin Offerings: Federal Judge
Lack of regulation has been a major problem for the cryptocurrency sector and government agencies trying to get a hold of this market. Now a new ruling from a US federal judge brings initial coin offerings (ICOs), the wildest space in the crypto markets, under the US securities law. дальше »
2018-9-14 20:24 | |
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Binance Adds Polish Language Support Amid It’s Expansion to Europe
Binance is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by volume, and it had a lot going on in the past one week. It introduced support for the Polish language on its website and added a Polish Telegram channel too. дальше »
2018-9-14 19:22 | |
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NEO Launches New Creative Design Competition, Seeks Brand Improvement
NEO has announced a new creative design contest for community members via a blog post on Wednesday, Sept. 12. The contest will focus on developing an improved brand image and better visual representation of the project. дальше »
2018-9-14 18:59 | |
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Berkeley Professor Questions Stablecoin Viability in Unflattering Op-Ed
University of Berkeley Professor Barry Eichengreen has taken a swipe at the viability of stablecoins in an op-ed published on Project Syndicate. The critique, entitled “The Stable-Coin Myth,” argues stablecoins are not automatically "viable" just because they are pegged to an asset, though Eichengreen does believe they have an advantage over "conventional cryptocurrencies" such as bitcoin which he says "is highly unstable" and "unattractive as units of account. дальше »
2018-9-13 18:07 | |
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Market Correction Could Be the Perfect Entry Point for Price-Conscious Institutional Investors
For individual investors, the recent market decline is a nightmare as they could only watch helplessly as their digital holdings shrink in value because of the plunge in crypto prices. However, the downturn did not seem to rattle institutional investors as much as they continue to march ahead with their plans to enter into the […] Market Correction Could Be the Perfect Entry Point for Price-Conscious Institutional Investors was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-13 17:59 | |
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Wall Street Cozying Up to Bitcoin Could Open Up a Can of Worms Nobody Wants to See
With a number of Wall Street heavyweights beginning to open up to the crypto space, mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and other popular tokens seems almost inevitable at this juncture. But is this actually a positive development that investors should look forward to? Perhaps not, say some experts who seem convinced that the financial industry’s embrace […] Wall Street Cozying Up to Bitcoin Could Open Up a Can of Worms Nobody Wants to See was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-13 16:59 | |
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Tron [TRX] Returns Toward $0.02 After Sell-Off
The recent sell-off across the cryptocurrency market saw Tron drop below $0. 02. Price dropped from $0. 027 to around $0. 017, a huge 37% decline. With prices starting to increase, the price of Tron is back approaching $0. дальше »
2018-9-13 16:47 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] Price Holds Value Amid Market Bloodbath
Yesterday was a bloodbath for altcoin prices with many recording double-digit losses. Bitcoin managed to hold its value and has been trading around $6300 to $6400 over the past few days. There was a brief drop down close to $6100, but the price quickly rose back up showing investors were not yet willing to accept […] Bitcoin [BTC] Price Holds Value Amid Market Bloodbath was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-13 16:17 | |
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Will Gemini Overthrow Tether to Be the New King of Stablecoins?
The history of stablecoins in cryptocurrency has been a volatile one. It is a story not just of stability but also of skepticism, scrutiny and speculation. There have been enthusiasts who swear by it and skeptics who question their very existence. дальше »
2018-9-13 16:14 | |
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Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Answers Community Questions in Surprise AMA
Before traveling to South Korea, IOHK and Cardano cofounder Charles Hoskinson hosted a surprise AMA for the Cardano community. During the two-hour long session, Hoskinson answered questions about his health and lifestyle, along with some pressing questions about Cardano. дальше »
2018-9-13 15:42 | |
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Data Shows We Can’t Expect Cryptocurrency to Handle Inflation
Digital currency is being adopted in several nations fighting economic distress as a means to avoid inflation. In fact, crypto evangelists cite examples of African communities and countries like Venezuela to describe how digital coins could provide security from central banks’ policies and subsequent inflation in times of crisis. дальше »
2018-9-13 14:11 | |
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Tron (TRX) Can Now Be Swapped for Other Cryptos Supported by Satowallet Exchange
Tron has now entered into a partnership with another crypto firm, the Satowallet-Multi Crypto wallet & Exchange. The mutually beneficial partnership brings TRX into Satowallet’s roster of supported tokens and, at the same time, also brings a host of perks to the Tron community, such as zero fee for intra-Satowallet Tron transactions, as well as […] Tron (TRX) Can Now Be Swapped for Other Cryptos Supported by Satowallet Exchange was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-13 09:56 | |
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Here’s What One Judge’s Decision Means for the Future of Cryptocurrencies
The world of crypto can be wild and unpredictable. After all, it originally drew a following from those looking to escape overreaching financial institutions and governments. But now, a recent court ruling might give a federal agency the power to rein in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum — should it decide to use it. дальше »
2018-9-13 00:08 | |
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World Economic Forum and the Chinese Cryptocurrency Space
On the latest episode of The Bitcoin Game, host Rob Mitchell explains the recent trip he took to the World Economic Forum. Based in Davos, Switzerland, this international conference featured a wide number of economic experts and panelists within the international financial industry. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:24 | |
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Federal Judge Applies Long-Established Securities Law to ICOs
Does a decades-old securities law apply to an initial coin offering (ICO)? In a case that represents the first time securities laws have been applied to cryptocurrencies, a district judge says it may. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:09 | |
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Biking Across America, Crypto Cyclists Look to Raise $1 Million for Charity
Crypto, charity and cycling. It’s an unlikely triad, but two fitness enthusiasts-turned-crypto philanthropists believe that, taken in combination, the three can drive positive change. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:42 | |
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Cryptocurrency Adoption to Accelerate Rapidly in the Next Five Years Believes Coinbase CEO
With headlines screaming about the recent crypto market correction, readers would inevitably become depressed and erroneously conclude that the future is bleak for the industry. However, buried somewhere beneath all the negative news are signs that the entire industry is heading to a brighter, more stable future. дальше »
2018-9-12 20:34 | |
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Gemini Exchange Launches Gemini Dollar, a Stablecoin Similar to Tether
In a new blog post, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced the launch of its own stablecoin — Gemini dollar. The cryptocurrency is pegged to the US dollar 1:1 and designed as an ERC20 token. Cameron Winklevoss wrote in the post that they intend to bring fiat and cryptocurrency closer by creating a regulated and trustworthy US […] Gemini Exchange Launches Gemini Dollar, a Stablecoin Similar to Tether was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-12 18:59 | |
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Cash, Not Crypto, Still King When It Comes to Funding Terrorists
One of the main arguments used by cryptocurrency critics is that digital currencies make it easier to finance terrorism. But, as they say, the truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. A defense expert recently told the US Congress that it is actually harder to finance terrorists using cryptos after citing that numerous attempts by terrorist […] Cash, Not Crypto, Still King When It Comes to Funding Terrorists was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-12 18:29 | |
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OKEx Founder Walks Free After 24 Hours in Police Custody for an Alleged Crypto Scam
Star Xu, the founder of the world’s second largest crypto exchange OKEx and exchange service provider OKCoin, has been reportedly released from custody after being arrested by the Shanghai police on the evening of Sept. дальше »
2018-9-12 17:29 | |
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Where Is the Bottom for Ethereum [ETH]?
Where is the bottom for Ether? Is there a bottom? Is it possible the value of the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap could go to zero? These are all pressing questions on investors minds as Ether continues to spiral downwards. дальше »
2018-9-12 16:20 | |
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Bittrex Launches Its International Division to Manage Businesses Outside the U.S.
While the crypto market is going through a bearish phase, some cryptocurrency exchanges are finding time to expand their business. Coinbase has recently expanded into institutional investments, better support for altcoins and local currency support in non-US territories. дальше »
2018-9-12 15:59 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] Price Holds at Support Amid Altcoin Sell-Off
The markets have continued their bearish trend this week with strong sell-offs taking place in Altcoins. Although Bitcoin has also been depreciating, it is stable when compared with the sharp downward movements we have seen in the altcoin markets. дальше »
2018-9-12 15:47 | |
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KPMG Beefs Up Blockchain Strategy Under New US Leadership
KPMG, the professional service company that touts itself as one of the Big Four Auditors along with Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young, has announced a new leadership team to spearhead its blockchain strategy in the US. дальше »
2018-9-12 15:19 | |
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Malta Stock Exchange and Binance to Launch Tokens Platform
MSX PLC, the digital asset arm of the Malta Stock Exchange, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance to launch a digital exchange for trading security tokens, per its press release. дальше »
2018-9-12 00:01 | |
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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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Two-for-One: SEC Slaps Crypto Hedge Fund, Broker With Registration Failures
In what it deems a first for both enforcement actions, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is charging two entities with registration failures. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:36 | |
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