Digital assets—why offshore?.

The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in recent years, combined with seemingly unlimited potential applications for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies across a range of industries, has led to an unprecedented period of innovation and the emergence of some of the most disruptive technologies in decades. origin »

India Shuns Bitcoin Legalization Again, Excludes Crypto Startups from Fintech Sandbox.

By CCN. com: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published its official document on a draft framework for fintech regulatory sandbox entitled “Draft Enabling Framework for Regulatory Sandbox. ” The document explicitly excluded crypto assets like bitcoin, demonstrating a lack of intent to regulate the local crypto market. origin »

Ethereum [ETH] and Tron [TRX] Price Analysis: Bear’s looming presence drags down a leading coin.

The cryptocurrency market continued to be a mixture of red and green. Majority of the coins such as Ethereum and Tron did not record any drastic price change. According to CoinMarketCap, at press time, Ethereum was trading at $172. origin »

Bakkt Wants New York Crypto License to Appease Regulatory Bodies, Sources Say.

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE,) the company behind the highly-anticipated bitcoin trading platform Bakkt has turned to U. S. state watchdogs to get the stalled project the necessary regulatory approvals. origin »

Bitcoin Clings on Above Key Support Amid Signs of Price Pullback.

Bitcoin is showing signs of exhaustion on the short-duration technical charts, but a pullback has been elusive – so far. origin »

Binance Chain Goes Live; Exchange Gives Details on BNB Token Swap.

According to a Bloomberg report published April 18, 2019, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by reported volume, has launched its own blockchain called Binance Chain to encourage crypto startups to issue their tokens directly on the trading platform. origin »

Binance Coin Price Surge Indicates Huge Support for Binance Chain Mainnet — Is This the Future?.

Binance Coin has once again surged, and it is off some big news that could well cause major competition for Ethereum origin »

Bitcoin Not Hitting All-Time High Soon, Could Take 22 Years: Top Bank Analyst.

When bitcoin and other cryptos started rallying on April 2, the cryptoverse was predictably excited. The industry had been extremely slow since November last year. Bitcoin hit $5,000 for the first time in over four months, with some other cryptos registering even higher gains. origin »

QuadrigaCX CEO Feared for Life, Possibly Planned $200 Million Dead Man’s Crypto Switch.

By CCN. com: The late CEO of QuadrigaCX crypto exchange Gerald Cotten feared for his life due to the vast amounts of funds he exclusively controlled, a former colleague and friend has said. Per cryptocurrency entrepreneur Adam O’Brien, Cotten worried that he could be kidnapped over the crypto assets worth millions of dollars that he exclusively had access to, according to Global News: Gerry was holding, we know, over $100 million, almost $200 million dollars in funds. origin »

Binance Unveils Fiat-to-Crypto Bitcoin Exchange in Singapore.

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange with more than $890 million in 24-hour trading volume, has announced the impending launch of its crypto-to-fiat exchange platform in Singapore, reports FXStreet on April 18, 2019. origin »

BitMax.io [BTMX.com] and EtherZero [ETZ] established Strategic Partnership.

BitMax. io [BTMX. com], the industry leading next-generation digital asset trading platform, and EtherZero, a smart contract platform for developers, have established a strategic partnership. EtherZero [ETZ] will be listed on the BitMax. origin »

Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: April 19, 2019.

Total crypto market cap increased by $1. 8 billion to $171. 1 since Wednesday, April 17. Top ten currencies are mostly in red for the 24-hour period with Binance Coin (BNB) once again being the exception with 8. origin »

Bitcoin [BTC] and Litecoin [LTC] Price Analysis: BTC relishes bull’s company, while bear takes over LTC’s market.

The cryptocurrency market had been welcomed by the bull on April 18, however, the bear was not far behind. April 19 saw the cryptocurrencies fall prey to the raging bear, including most major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin [BTC] and Litecoin [LTC]. origin »

Volkswagen to Track Minerals Supply Chains Using IBM Blockchain.

Volkswagen Group has joined an initiative tracking mineral supply chains using a platform built on IBM Blockchain. origin »

Bloconomic Excellence Award 25th April in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Bloconomic is back in 2019 with the first of Blockchain Award in South East Asia. 10 categories, and 1 grand winner, mainly to appreciate the continuous effort of the blockchain enthusiast from all over the world. origin »

Crypto-Friendly Banking Platform Cashaa Offers Personal and Business Accounts.

People and businesses in need of crypto-friendly banking now have a new service to try. Cashaa is a London-based online platform that recently launched promising one account for old and new money. origin »

11 aspects to consider when adopting smart home technologies.

With smart home technologies constantly growing in popularity, there are several things consumers should understand about these devices in regards to features and long-term benefits, as well as potential issues or privacy risks. origin »

French minister supported the idea of Coinstelegram Group.

As soon as it was known about the fire in Notre Dame, the Coinstelegram Group took the initiative to raise funds in favor of restoring this cultural monument of world significance. We offered to raise funds in cryptocurrencies, since it is convenient for all caring people in the world. There were concerns that the French […] origin »

Key Bitcoin Indicators Rage Bullish as Crypto Gains $40 Billion in 1 Month.

By CCN. com: Over the past 24 hours, the bitcoin price briefly surpassed the $5,300 mark in a short-term spike but retraced back to the $5,200 region. In the past 30 days, as the bitcoin price gained 31. origin »

In First, FinCEN Penalizes Bitcoin Trader for Violating AML Laws.

U.S. regulator FinCEN has for the first time penalized a cryptocurrency trader for breaking anti-money laundering rules. origin »

Why The Next Crypto Bull Run Will be Several Magnitudes Bigger.

The general market sentiment around cryptocurrencies is far more positive now than it was the same time last year. A pullback was expected but very few in the industry predicted things would drop so low and virtually all gains would be wiped out. origin »

South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinnest Announces Closure.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinnest, once South Korea's third largest, is shutting up shop, citing a drop-off in trade. origin »

Sportsbet.io Integrates Litecoin and Expands Cryptocurrency Options.

Bitcoin Press Release: Leading online sportsbook Sportsbet. io integrates Litecoin in response to customer demand. April 16th, 2019, Tallinn, Estonia – Following popular demand, leading multi-currency sportsbook, Sportsbet. origin »

TrustDice Announce Release of Groundbreaking Trust Protocol, Accelerating Decentralized Game Development with dGames.

Bitcoin Press Release: Decentralized EOS-based betting game TrustDice has announced the release of Trust Protocol, accelerating decentralized game development, and eliminating in-game cheating. 16th April 2019, Cayman Islands – TrustDice is an EOS based decentralized game that launched in late October 2018, and it is now one of the most popular online games. origin »

Pro-Bitcoin Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Slams ‘Onerous’ Bitlicense.

By CCN. com: 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang believes that “clear” regulations are needed for cryptocurrencies, and he specifically calls the Bitlicense “onerous” on his crypto policy page. origin »

“XRP May Soon Get Integrated Into Skype,” Weiss Rating Says.

The XRP ecosystem is constantly growing thanks to Ripple’s efforts to develop a blockchain capable of supporting an immense number of transactions efficiently. The token became the most important altcoin in the world but today. origin »

Undervalued Bitcoin Will Be a ‘Multi-Trillion Dollar Asset Class,’ Says Analyst.

By CCN: Bitcoin’s gains may not be parabolic, but the price is moving steadily higher. With BTC currently hovering at the $5,300 level, the mood around crypto has improved tremendously. Nonetheless, the bitcoin price continues to trade 75% below its peak. origin »

Shocking! Crypto Skyrockets 3,700%, Exposing Flawed Trading Data.

By CCN: Stealth (XST) is a coin that is listed as part of three pairs on two exchanges. One exchange is the venerable Bittrex, one of the few known to be not faking its volume, and another is one of which we’ve never heard. origin »

No Collusion: Trump Economy, Winning Get Under Dems’ Skin.

By CCN: President Trump has proven capable of moving past any barrier. Following months of the leftist media pumping lies into the heads of Americans’ that their 45th president colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election, special prosecutor Robert Mueller – commissioned by Democrats – has concluded that Trump is innocent of such claims. origin »

Blame Game: NYSE-Backed Bakkt’s Delayed Launch Is Not CFTC’s Fault.

By CCN: Bakkt, the moon-shot bitcoin bet of trading behemoth Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), still can’t get approval from the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Many now believe its hopes depend on getting a much-hated BitLicense from New York. origin »

Trump Effect? Foxconn Billionaire Runs for Office at Sea Goddess’ Command.

By CCN: The Trump effect has rubbed off on Taiwanese billionaire Terry Gou who announced he will campaign for president. What prompted the startling decision to run for office? A sea goddess told him to do it. origin »

Bitcoin Price: Textbook Stock Trading Indicator Forecasts 31% Rally.

By CCN: The bitcoin price could attempt a runup towards $6,800 in the near-term, according to one popular stock trading indicator. Bitcoin on the Verge of a Bump-And-Run Reversal? Dubbed a Bump-and-Run Reversal (BARR), the pattern includes three crucial phases before an asset undergoes a full-blown breakout session. origin »

Coinbase Expands Services to 11 New Countries Including India, Mexico, and South Korea.

In a bid to boost the adoption of cryptocurrencies, Coinbase announced on April 17, 2019, that they have expanded their business operations to 11 more countries. More People, More Places There have been a lot of new changes at Coinbase. origin »

Fintech Firm Hopes to Overhaul Microwork Industry With Platform Built on Blockchain.

An established fintech platform with millions of users is creating a marketplace in which workers can be paid fairly in crypto for completing microtasks. #SPONSORED

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Volkswagen Joins IBM-Backed Blockchain Platform for Cobalt Supply Chains.

Volkswagen is using a blockchain-powered platform to keep track of where its cobalt comes from, amid concerns it is sometimes unsafely sourced

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24 Hours Price Forecast: Binance Coin [BNB], Bitcoin Cash [BCH] and EOS.

BNB has managed to breach resistance levels of USD 20 to attain a new high of USD 21. BCH has been range bound for the last 24 hours seemingly portraying a market that may be headed south. EOS has also been on a sideways market with indications that it may dip further. origin »

Dow Rallies 110 Points as Low Earnings Expectations Prove Easy to Beat.

By CCN: The Dow jumped triple digits on Thursday, outpacing the broader U. S. stock market as corporate earnings season continued to surprise to the upside. Dow Charges toward Record Highs The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied by as much as 141 points, reflecting a positive pre-market session for U. origin »

Redacted Mueller Report Mentions Bitcoin.

The newly released Mueller report claims Russia's primary military intelligence service and its facilitators leased servers located within the US, as well as used bitcoin to hide Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election. origin »

PayPal Wins Patent for Ransomware Detection Solution.

Global payment processing platform PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that can help with the timely detection and reduction of ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are a form of malware that takes over the victim's computer, locks up the files therein and demands a ransom before the files can be accessed again — often to be paid in cryptocurrency. origin »

Bloomberg: Institutional Crypto Trading Platform Bakkt May Seek New York BitLicense.

Bakkt, the intercontinental Exchange-lead institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, could reportedly acquire a New York BitLicense to launch its bitcoin futures

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Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Teams up with Major Firms to Launch Token Taxonomi Initiative.

The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) on April 17, 2019, announced the launch of a blockchain-neutral Token Taxonomy Initiative which will address the need for establishing universal and easy to comprehend definitions for digital tokens. origin »

BSV Blocks Get Orphaned.

A number of BSV blocks have just been orphaned with the network going back in history (reorganizing) by six blocks or more. “Almost each time someone is trying to produce... origin »

Judaism And Crypto Intersect.

Rabbi Michael Caras, also known as the Bitcoin Rabbi, talks about the similarities between Judaism and crypto culture, writing a bitcoin children's book, and the special Passover message he has for his Twitter "congregation." origin »

HTC-Backed $50 Million Proof of Capital Blockchain Venture Fund Launched.

There are many cryptocurrencies – including bitcoin – that have grown tremendously in value over the years. As a result, there are blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused funds and firms that have emerged from the United States, or their respective countries. origin »

PayPal Aims to Prevent Crypto Ransomware Attacks With New Patent.

Online payment giant PayPal won a U.S. patent to protect users from losing access to their data due to a crypto ransomware attack

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Judge Dismisses Winklevoss Lawsuit Against Charlie Shrem.

Judge Jed Rakoff of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed the Winklevoss case against Charlie Shrem in which the twins allege Shrem stole $26 million worth of cryptocurrency. origin »

Accenture and GEB Partner to Use DLT For Employee Benefits Sector.

A Forbes report published April 16, 2019, states that multinational management consulting giant Accenture has partnered with Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) to develop a robust blockchain solution for employee benefits sector. origin »

Five Years in the Making, Bisq Exchange Launches Its Bitcoin DAO.

Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are one of crypto's more novel and ambitious applications — one that Bitcoin, until recently, has had nothing to do with. origin »