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WeChat Pay to reportedly take on Google Pay and Paytm in India later this year
Chinese tech giant Tencent is looking to enter India‘s payment market with a UPI-based (Unified Payments Interface) WeChat Pay app, according to Entrackr. The report notes Tencent execs met with the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) three weeks ago to discuss obtaining a license, with plans to launch the service in May or June. дальше »
2019-3-22 14:11 | |
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As QuadrigaCX Legal Case Progress Continues, Law Firms Appoint a Steering Committee for Creditors
The problems amongst the QuadrigaCX platform date back over a year, but their most recent development is amongst the creditors. Law firms Miller Thompson and Cox & Palmer have created a commit on behalf of the 115,000 former customers of the platform, according to a court notice on March 19th. On a post on Wednesday, […] дальше »
2019-3-21 18:50 | |
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(+) Binance Dominance Sends Another Veteran Bitcoin Exchange to the Scrap Heap
Binance’s overwhelming dominance of the cryptocurrency trading landscape has quietly sent another veteran Bitcoin exchange to the scrap heap. C-CEX, an altcoin exchange which eventually grew to more than 160,000 users, has quietly closed down nearly every market it offered. дальше »
2019-3-21 18:00 | |
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Major Institutional Arrival: Morgan Creek Delves Deeper Into Crypto With Latest Investment
Many had predicted that 2019 would be the year that institutional investment floods into crypto. The timing could not be better as markets are still over 80% down from their all-time highs. Multi-billion dollar global asset manager Morgan Creek Digital (MCD) has acknowledged this with its latest investment. дальше »
2019-3-21 11:30 | |
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IBM Says Banks Open to Launch Their Own Digital Currency, Citigroup Thinks Otherwise
According to a Bloomberg article published March 18, 2019, tech giant IBM has been approached by at least two “major U. S. banks” regarding the creation of a private digital currency on the heels of JP Morgan’s JPM Coin. дальше »
2019-3-21 22:00 | |
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It’s 2019 and IBM Is Still Trying to Find a Use Case for Blockchain
IBM claims that six banks will issue stablecoins using its World Wire protocol which is based on the Stellar network. According to the tech giant, three banks have publicly committed to the initiative, and the remainder will reveal themselves soon. дальше »
2019-3-20 21:50 | |
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Short the Dow for 2019’s Coming Recession, Says Top Hedge Fund
The Dow Jones is set for an epic collapse, plunging the US into a recession as early as this year, according to Crescat Capital. The hedge fund, which consistently outperforms the market, is loading up on short positions on global stocks and shifting assets into gold in anticipation of a stock market meltdown. дальше »
2019-3-21 18:58 | |
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Trade of the Century is to Sell Stocks, says one Hedge Fund, Time to Hoard in Gold & Bitcoin
The “trade of the century” according to one of the last year’s best-performing hedge funds is to sell stocks as risk assets are due for another meltdown and start buying gold. According to Denver-based Crescat Capital LLC, it’s only a matter of time until this bearish bet pays off big. The firm has only about […] дальше »
2019-3-20 17:36 | |
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TRON Dapp Report: TRON Acknowledges That The Market Is Favoring High-Risk ROI Dapps
Tron launched its first Dapps in October last year. Between then and now, a number of Dapps have exited the scene while new ones have been created, according to Tron’s weekly Dapp report published on March 15. дальше »
2019-3-18 15:24 | |
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Japanese Police Arrests 18-Year Old Hacker for Stealing $134,000 in Monacoin
Local prosecutors in Japan have charged an 18-year old male with cryptocurrency theft. Per a report published in a local news outlet, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Japan are accusing the young adult of stealing 15 million Yen ($134,310) worth of stealing MonaCoin (MONA)—a Litecoin hard fork. дальше »
2019-3-16 11:39 | |
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WhatsApp is testing reverse image search to battle fake news
WhatsApp‘s had a difficult battle against fake news last year. Now, it’s testing a new weapon in this fight – a reverse image search button. According to a report by WABetaInfo, a beta version of WhatsApp’s Android app has a new feature to search an image directly from the chat. дальше »
2019-3-15 15:03 | |
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Tom Lee Says Bitcoin Is Gearing Up For A Major Comeback This Year
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee has expressed optimism that Bitcoin (BTC) could make a come back in 2019. In an interview on CNBC, the Bitcoin bull said even though the cryptocurrency has had a rough time, the year 2019 promises to be a year of repair. дальше »
2019-3-15 23:50 | |
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Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Equalled That of Hungary in 2018
Bitcoin miners consumed as much as energy in 2018 as Hungary, according to Alex de Vries. The researcher at the Netherlands’ PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) branch studied bitcoin’s global energy consumption all across the year. дальше »
2019-3-14 16:09 | |
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Circle’s Pay App, Investing App, OTC Trading Desk And Poloniex Exchange Product Head Departs
Circle’s Head Of Product Divya Agarwalla After Working On It Less Than A Year According to a recent report released by Cheddar, Circle’s head of product, Divya Agarwalla, left the firm. The executive joined the firm back in January 2018 before launching the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC). дальше »
2019-3-14 02:11 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Giant Canaan Secures New Funding in ‘Hundreds of Millions of Dollars’
Canaan Creatives, the world’s second-largest bitcoin mining chipmaker, has raised ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ in a new financing round. STCN reported that the latest funding pushed Canaan’s worth to at least a billion dollar. дальше »
2019-3-12 14:17 | |
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Alibaba finally got its shitcoin namesake to drop its name
After losing a preliminary copyright lawsuit last year, cryptocurrency knock-off Alibabacoin has finally rescinded and agreed to stop using the Alibaba name. In a joint statement released on Monday, Alibabacoin and Alibaba announced they have reached an agreement which will see Alibabacoin change its name, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-3-12 12:48 | |
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New XMR Hard Fork Scheduled for Today by Monero, Bringing Four Big Changes
The Monero token, XMR, is known for its place as the 13th largest crypto asset by market cap, and there’s a major hard fork that is only hours away from happening. This hard fork is the first of the year for the token, and it is scheduled to be implemented on block #1788000. According to […] дальше »
2019-3-10 00:31 | |
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Most Popular Cryptocurrencies in India According to Exchanges
Several Indian crypto exchanges have shared data with news. Bitcoin. com on the most traded cryptocurrencies on their platforms so far this year. Crypto enthusiasts in India have been buying and selling a wide range of cryptocurrencies despite the central bank’s roadblock which stops crypto exchanges from accessing banking services. дальше »
2019-3-9 06:10 | |
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Canada’s tax agency asks cryptocurrency investors for 10 year trading history
Canada’s tax agency is reportedly cracking down on cryptocurrency investors in the country. Multiple sources have confirmed that cryptocurrency holders have been targeted with audits by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), according to Forbes. дальше »
2019-3-7 20:14 | |
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Uber-Killer Grab Prepares for War in Asia by Raising $1.5 Billion
The cash-grab brings the Singapore tech firm’s valuation up to $14 billion, according to press reports. Singapore-based ride-hailing firm Grab has packed its war chest with $1. 5 billion in fresh equity financing from Soft Bank’s Vision Fund this week. дальше »
2019-3-7 00:31 | |
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As Court Reconvenes for QuadrigaCX, Questions Surround Empty Cold Wallets
As QuadrigaCX’s legal counsel descends on the courtroom in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for another round of legal proceedings, the court monitor’s third report on QuadrigaCX’s finances — specifically its revelation that the exchange’s cold wallets are empty — lays out some hopeful avenues for fund recovery — and some frustrating dead ends. дальше »
2019-3-5 20:20 | |
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Bitcoin mining profits rise for first time in over a year
Despite news in recent months that cryptocurrency mining establishments have been shutting down, or ending contracts, profits earned from Bitcoin mining have begun to rise, blockchain research group Diar reports. дальше »
2019-3-5 17:51 | |
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Q4 US Economic Growth Beat Even Donald Trump’s Expectations
The US economy grew at a faster clip than even Donald Trump’s presidential administration had expected, according to the latest Commerce Department report which was delayed by the government shutdown. дальше »
2019-3-4 01:30 | |
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This UK Rehab Center Wants to Cure Your Bitcoin Addiction
Castle Craig, a rehab center in Scotland, has been a top-rated alcohol, sex addiction, and drug rehab center for years. Recently, they’ve also begun treating Bitcoin addicts. Scottish Rehab Center Castle Craig Welcomes Bitcoin Addicts According to a Motherboard documentary, the program has been running for about a year. дальше »
2019-3-2 21:15 | |
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Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018
Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
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Japan Police: 98.3% of Money Laundering Cases Don’t Involve Cryptocurrency
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) say cases of suspected money laundering reportedly linked to cryptocurrency increased by 900 percent in 2018 when compared to the previous year. However, this still comprises only 1. дальше »
2019-3-1 22:00 | |
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Blockchain Advocacy Coalition Sponsors Bill to Allow Crypto for Legal Cannabis Tax
Activist group Blockchain Advocacy Coalition (BAC) has sponsored a bill in California’s 19th State Assembly District, set to allow legal cannabis businesses in the district to pay their state taxes using cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-3-1 20:16 | |
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Square’s Surging Bitcoin Business Will Restore Confidence in Crypto
Square, the $31 billion payments giant, processed over $166 million in Bitcoin purchases throughout 2018. Square Bitcoin Revenue Eclipses $50 Million in Q4 According to the firm’s Q4 shareholder letter, Square processed the sale of $52. дальше »
2019-3-1 19:58 | |
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Crypto Money Laundering Cases in Japan Dramatically Shoots Up 10-Fold
Suspicious financial transactions filed by Japan-based cryptocurrency exchanges increased ten times over the previous year, according to the National Police Agency. The central enforcement body said Feb 28 that 7,096 out of the total 417,465 suspected money laundering cases mentioned the use of cryptocurrencies in 2018. дальше »
2019-2-28 16:41 | |
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Cryptocurrency Jobs Peak in These Indian Cities
Demand for skilled professionals in the crypto space has been steadily rising, according to new data that ranks cities in India based on the number of jobs in the cryptocurrency field. Some cities such as Mumbai dropped several places from last year’s ranking while a couple of others are new to the list. дальше »
2019-2-27 12:22 | |
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Ripple and XRP Will Continue to Grow Significantly, Believes Accenture’s Global Payments Lead
CoinSpeaker Ripple and XRP Will Continue to Grow Significantly, Believes Accenture’s Global Payments Lead According to Gareth Wilson, the managing director of global payments at Accenture, this year bring even higher gains to Ripple. дальше »
2019-2-26 16:49 | |
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“Clear and Robust Strategy” Nets 0.023% Recovery of Bitfinex’s Hacked Funds (So Far)
According to an official statement published on February 25, 2019, Bitfinex has revealed that the United States government returned 27. 7 BTC (worth about $105,000 USD) to the exchange, as part of restitution for a hack that was effected on the exchange back in 2016. дальше »
2019-2-26 02:39 | |
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Bitcoin Whales Have Accumulated Thousands of Coins in the Last 2 Months
Cryptocurrency markets experienced a long bearish cycle last year which has continued into 2019. With some of the top cryptocurrencies like bitcoin cash (BCH) and bitcoin core (BTC) losing significant fiat value, large holders, otherwise known as ‘whales,’ have been able to accumulate massive amounts of digital assets. дальше »
2019-2-26 01:20 | |
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Ripple Sets Sights on a Big Year with Major Use Case Adoption in Place: Accenture’s Global Payments Head
The managing director of global payments at Accenture, Gareth Wilson, released new predictions for 2019 regarding the crypto and financial world. He expects Ripple to register major gains this year. дальше »
2019-2-26 00:36 | |
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QuadrigaCX and the Million Dollar Questions: What We Do and Don’t Know
QuadrigaCX Exchange’s founder, Gerald Cotten, passed away more than two months ago, and with his death, the keys to the exchange’s cold storage allegedly went to the grave with him. дальше »
2019-2-26 22:21 | |
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Ebang Reveals Plans to Produce 400,000 Bitcoin Mining Units in 2019
Ebang, one of China’s top manufacturers of bitcoin miners, is planning to produce 400,000 mining machines in 2019. On February 22, 2019, Ebang reportedly announced this plan to expand dramatically throughout the fiscal year. дальше »
2019-2-26 22:09 | |
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Whales Moved A Total of $396 Million Worth of Bitcoin in the Past Month
Despite the cryptocurrency market crash which has ravaged the industry for more than a year now, data show continuing interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Latest transaction information shows that $396 million worth of Bitcoin was moved by whales in the last month. дальше »
2019-2-25 17:17 | |
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Ethereum Blockchain Hashrate Analysis Sees Downward Spiral in Power Continue Ahed of Upgrade
The Constantinople hard fork in getting closer and closer to happening after being postponed due to a bug in the update. In response to this, the mining hash rate is declining by the day as miners await the hard fork. дальше »
2019-2-25 17:14 | |
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NANO Launches Dolphin V18 Node Software
According to a Medium post published February 22, 2019, the long-anticipated Dolphin V18 Nano node software has been deployed on the Nano network. Upgrades After a somewhat encouraging 2018 which saw the Nano (NANO) community launch node software v16. дальше »
2019-2-25 16:00 | |
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Shine or Die: What Will Happen to Blockchain in 2019?
Do you know that according to the Deloitte’s survey, 23% of more than 1,000 international companies are ready to invest $5-10 million in blockchain in 2019? The respondents consider blockchain as a revolutionary technology that is capable to improve business processes and the economy as a whole. дальше »
2019-2-25 13:10 | |
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Failing Deutsche Bank Lost $1.6 Billion, Conspired to Hide Bond Bet Gone Wrong
Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank is in the news again for the wrong reasons. According to the Wall Street Journal, Deutsche Bank lost approximately $1. 6 billion over a decade in a bond bet gone awry. дальше »
2019-2-25 11:25 | |
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The 100 Million Bitcoin Users Case – Could Bakkt Massively Boost Adoption?
Bakkt, a digital asset platform which is set to introduce the very first physically-settled bitcoin futures, will launch later this year. And, according to Alec Ziupsnys, the launch could legitimize the dominant cryptocurrency before 100 million potential users per week. дальше »
2019-2-25 21:00 | |
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Thailand Greenlights Security Token Offerings (STOs)
Thailand is set to legalize the issuance of tokenized securities using blockchain technology with a recent amendment to the Securities and Exchange Act. Thailand to Greenlight STOs Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly has reportedly approved an amendment to the existing Securities and Exchange Act on February 8th, according to the Bangkok Post. дальше »
2019-2-23 04:00 | |
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South Korea’s Biggest Telecoms Provider to Launch Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform
KT Corp. , South Korea’s behemoth telecom company, is preparing to roll out a blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) in March of this year. Much like many other BaaS platforms, it will reduce entry barriers into the industry and foster an innovative ecosystem. дальше »
2019-2-22 18:00 | |
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Blackmailers made $332,000 in Bitcoin during ‘sextortion’ scam
Cybercriminals raked in more than $300,000 in Bitcoin payments during a ‘sextortion’ email-based blackmail campaign, which was first spotted in 2017 but saw increased activity mid-last year. According to a report by UK firm Digital Shadows, which tracked a sample of 792,000 emails as part of their analysis, criminals received some $332,000 from more than 3,100 unique sender Bitcoin addresses. дальше »
2019-2-22 16:12 | |
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Which Cryptocurrency Coins Have Had The Best Start To 2019? A Look At The Top Tokens This Year
Top Crypto's 2019 The cryptocurrency market appears to be heating up again with the bitcoin (BTC) price surging from about $3,500 earlier this month to currently around $3,900 according to CoinMarketCap data. дальше »
2019-2-22 00:07 | |
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That Apple-Goldman Sachs Credit Card is a Poor Substitute for a Secure Bitcoin Wallet
The security design of bitcoin transactions already made the new Goldman Sachs and Apple credit card obsolete before it even came out. Tripp Mickle, Liz Hoffman, and Peter Rudegeair reported for the Wall Street Journal Thursday: “Apple Inc. дальше »
2019-2-22 23:05 | |
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Zuckerberg’s ‘blockchain login’ plan makes absolutely no sense
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is exploring the possibility of leveraging blockchain technology for the company’s third-party login services. In an interview with Harvard Law Professor Jonathan Zittrain on Wednesday, Zuckerberg said a move from the existing centralized Facebook Connect to a distributed system could empower users and app developers alike. дальше »
2019-2-21 16:02 | |
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New Report Analyzes the State of the Stablecoin Market
While the stablecoin market has made significant strides in the past year, there is still much work and progress to be done in order for these to reach their full potential, according to a new report. дальше »
2019-2-21 06:09 | |
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