Zimbabwe’s Golix Battles To Grow Volume After Breaking Into Seven African Countries

Zimbabwean cryptocurrency exchange, Golix, is now active in seven countries across Africa, but it may be sometime before everyone buys into the project. Volume is still very low amid what looks like close competition between old and new exchanges fighting for a small, elite, but steadily growing market. дальше »

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New Finance Chief Calls for Greater Cryptocurrency Investment in Zimbabwe

The newly appointed Zimbabwean Finance Minister is calling on Zimbabweans to invest in cryptocurrency, as the minister see this as a way out of the current crisis. Cryptocurrency Can Solve Zimbabwe’s Currency Crisis According to ITWebAfrica, new Zimbabwean Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, is urging the country’s apex bank to adopt digital currency like other countries. дальше »

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Crypto-backed Loans Provider SALT Expands to 15 US States, 7 Countries

SALT, a provider of blockchain-based loans that use digital assets as collateral, announced its largest expansion wave so far, opening new operations in the US and abroad.

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CEO Explains How SALT Blockchain Lending Is Back

Instead of mortgaging your house, you might be able to mortgage your crypto. SALT Lending, the first platform for blockchain-backed cash loans, announced its expansion to new states and countries earlier today. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency In Africa

Cryptocurrency trading has been a big topic and widely accessible across the Western hemisphere and Asia for a few years now, but when looking at market access and possible new interest potential Africa has quite a lot growth potential for the cryptocurrency markets. дальше »

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China’s Central Bank Supporting the Creation of a New Trading Platform

Even that countries around the world are giving a hard time to crypto-traders, investors and coins in general, there are many that do support the technology behind them. One of them is China which is signing various blockchain-related patents being on constant support for growing the tech. дальше »

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$1 Trillion Boost In Trade Finance Via Blockchain: World Economic Forum

Blockchain can transform the supply chain. By using blockchain, small- and medium-size businesses (SMEs) around the world can obtain $1 trillion in trade financing, according to Sept. 13 whitepaper by World Economic Forum and consulting firm Bain & Co. дальше »

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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 »

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The New York and California Way: How Countries in the U.S. Are Taxing Bitcoin

Despite research showing that millions of Americans hold cryptocurrencies, only a few states have actually enacted tax laws or issued concrete guidance on how to deal with the relatively new phenomenon, Bloomberg Tax reported on September 12. дальше »

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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 »

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OKCoin Expands Token-to-Token Platform to 20 States

Today, September 12, 2018, OKCoin announced that the company will be offering token-to-token only trading in twenty states across the U. S. This announcement of its expansion in U. дальше »

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NEL ICO

NEL, which stands for New Economy Ledger, will be the first microfinance lending platform aimed at developing countries, based on the NEM blockchain technology. The NEL Foundation will disrupt the microfinance world with the cutting-edge technology and efficient processes, inherent in the blockchain-based NEL ecosystem. дальше »

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“Pay by Crypto” is now live on LALA World App

LALA World announced the launch of its new service – “Pay by Crypto” today. This will allow the users to top-up and recharge using cryptocurrency through the LALA World App in all crypto-friendly countries. дальше »

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Abra Supports SEPA Bank Transfers, Enabling Crypto Purchases With Fiat

Abra, the all-in-one digital wallet and cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its support for Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA) bank accounts. European users can now enable direct wire transfers from European banks to purchase any of Abra’s 28 available cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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ShapeShift Will Now Require “Basic Personal Details” for New Membership Program

In a what appears to be a seismic shift in company ethos, digital assets platform ShapeShift has launched a new loyalty program called "ShapeShift Membership" which will require the exchange users to provide "basic personal details," according to a blog post published September 4, 2018. дальше »

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The quantum computing race the US can’t afford to lose

Quantum computing has ushered in a new area of information technology. An international arms race to develop quantum computers has steadily grown more competitive and more critical. China reached the early pole position by unveiling the world’s first quantum communication landline connecting Beijing with Shanghai like no two other cities in history. дальше »

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Honor announces availability and pricing for the games-focused Honor Play

Honor today announced the availability and pricing of its gaming-focused Honor Play device. The handset, which promises improved performance for gaming and VR applications, will be available online at Honor’s online store for €329. дальше »

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Shares in Italian Football Club Rimini Purchased With Cryptocurrency

The Italian football club Rimini, which plays in the Italian Serie C division, has sold a portion of the team’s shares in exchange for cryptocurrency. The first-of-its-kind acquisition was made by Heritage Sports Holdings (HSH), a sports investment company based in the United Arab Emirates. дальше »

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China to Overtake US as Leading Blockchain Developer: PwC Survey

While the US currently stands as the world leader in blockchain technology, China could very soon overshadow America in terms of blockchain development, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). A new survey conducted by the firm that examines the views of 600 executives in 15 countries found that the US (29%) is perceived as the most advanced […] The post China to Overtake US as Leading Blockchain Developer: PwC Survey appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »

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Canada Delays Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Companies

The Canadian government has postponed the release of its final regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The final published regulations were due this fall, but the government now says they won’t be published in the Canada Gazette until late 2019. дальше »

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Montana Senator: Closing Coal Plant Could Hurt Bitcoin Mining Industry

The crypto industry has scored another first, as a junior U. S. Senator from Montana, Steve Daines, has lobbied against the planned closure of a coal-fired power plant in Rosebud County, arguing that its closure could harm the growing cryptocurrency mining industry in the state. дальше »

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Philippines, South Korea and Thailand All Planning to Ease Crypto Regulations, Creating ‘Crypto Valleys’

Local news outlet Nikkei Asian Review reports that several Asian countries have launched simultaneous efforts to ease government regulations to attract new financial technology (fintech) companies. дальше »

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World Bank and Australia's Largest Bank Issue First Global Blockchain Bond

The World Bank and Australia's largest bank, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, have issued a public bond exclusively through the blockchain. The $100 million AUD ($73. дальше »

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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies

As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies. дальше »

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Coinberry Traders Keep Control of Keys With BRD Crypto Wallet Integration

Cryptocurrency trading service Coinberry has partnered with BRD, a secure bitcoin wallet service, in a deal that promises to bring BRD's Canadian users onto Coinberry's no-fee trading platform. дальше »

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How Countries Can Develop Sovereign Crypto Economies Efficiently And Cost-Effectively

There are many countries today that still don’t have a currency of their own including Ecuador and Marshall Islands. Many of them are small countries that can’t afford expensive printed FIAT currency management. дальше »

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Wyre Ties up with MakerDAO to Offer Dai-Based Fiat-Crypto Trading Pairs

Wyre, the blockchain-based payment transfer company from San Francisco, has entered a new agreement with the developer of Dai to add the barely one-year-old stablecoin into its portfolio on August 14, 2018. дальше »

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Binance To Launch FIAT To Crypto Exchange In Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in the world. With a population of 32,000 and an area covering just 62 square miles, Liechtenstein is a country with a lot of character. It’s also the world’s leading manufacturer of false teeth and now the new home of Binance LCX, a partnership between leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance and the Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange (LCX), in a move that hopes to bring citizens in Liechtenstein the opportunity to access a local, but leading FIAT-Crypto exchange. дальше »

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Regulations Roundup: This Fall May Bring More Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions

August is not the best period for important decisions but it seems a good time to sketch plans for the second active half of the year. Authorities in several countries have shared their intentions regarding the regulation and oversight of the crypto space. дальше »

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World Blockchain Roadshow By IDACB In Seoul

IDACB constantly reaches new horizons, visits new countries and meets new people.

The post World Blockchain Roadshow By IDACB In Seoul appeared first on CoinSpeaker.

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Wyre Adds MakerDAO Stablecoin Pairing for Global Money Transfers

Blockchain money transfer company Wyre has announced a partnership with MakerDAO, creator of the Dai stablecoin, to offer Dai as part of a fiat-crypto trading pair in more than 30 countries across the world including the U. дальше »

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[promoted] FlipNpik’s Social Media Model: Boosting Incentives for Local Promotions

Launched in 2009, the social networking app Foursquare was hailed as providing a cutting-edge approach for users to share their location with friends. Called a “check-in,” people would reveal their location through their mobile device by selecting the venue they were frequenting at that time. дальше »

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The Philippines Proposes All ICOs Be Classified As Securities

Countries all over the world are either already regulating cryptocurrencies or are in the works of it. As for the Philippines, the national watchdog-SEC-is in the works of it. On Thursday this government agency released what they propose to be the new set of rules that will govern ICOs. дальше »

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Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change

In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »

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Malta Tops Exchange-Based Crypto Trade, Russia Leads in OTC Volume

Jurisdictions with crypto-friendly legislation or comprehensive regulations in place are leading in terms of exchange-based cryptocurrency trading. According to a new study, however, over the counter and P2P exchange is much more popular in developing nations and countries where non-cash payments are still not widely spread. дальше »

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New York’s Salamanca Blocks Crypto Mining Operations to Preserve Energy

A City in New York Blocks Mining Operations for Cryptocurrency to Preserve Energy Mining expeditions have been becoming fewer and farther between lately, which has been largely due to the electricity spent for mining efforts that had not been properly evaluated. дальше »

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Chilean Crypto Firms Continue to Snub Banks’ Hostile Attitude Toward Bitcoin

Boosting overall merchant adoption of cryptocurrencies is always a good idea. It appears Bitcoin is making a lot of inroads in countries where people would least expect it. Chile, for example, will see an influx of new cryptocurrency merchant tools in the coming weeks. Big Changes Are Coming to Chile It is good to see […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Is a Safe-Haven Asset That Will Improve Finance, New Research Suggests

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will dramatically increase the effectiveness of the financial industry. Bitcoin is an efficient alternative in countries with unstable economies, according to a study recently published by Infiniti Research. дальше »

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Distributed Dialogues: Blockchain’s Better Side

The fact that great responsibility accompanies great power has become crystal clear in the blockchain world. While blockchains are most commonly connected with commerce, the potential impact of distributed ledgers is being discovered in fresh sectors daily. дальше »

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New Partnership Designed to Securely Track Precious Metal Trades

Financial technology firm Paxos has formed a partnership with INTL FCStone Inc’s precious metals division. The department will now be using Paxos Confirmation Service — a tool built specifically for the precious metals arena — to instantly automate daily trade confirmations and reduce human error. дальше »

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ConsenSys Ventures Kavita Gupta Talks Tachyon and India

ConsenSys, the Ethereum production studio based in the U. S. , launched ConsenSys Ventures last year selecting Kavita Gupta to run two funds of $50 million and $100 million. дальше »

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ECTA ICO

ECTA brings a whole new level of co-working, team building, and payment solutions for unbanked, aimed at establishing direct, safe and productive relationship between the developers on one side and on another side individuals striving to realize their idea, companies seeking undiscovered talents worldwide, educational institutions recognizing the trends in 4th industrial revolution in a timely manner, and investors recognizing genuine projects. дальше »

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Republia ICO

Republia is a large-scale decentralized ecosystem, that includes elements of the countries that are familiar to us in the digital space and operates mechanisms based on blockchain technology. The coordination structure of Republia is analogous to “we-government” model that is aimed at direct management of the ecosystem, without involving the relevant regulatory institutions. дальше »

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Lykke Exchange is now Licensed to Provide Financial Services in Asian and African Countries

Lykke announced today the establishment of Lykke Vanuatu, a new licensed entity. It will provide access to Lykke Exchange for residents in Asian and African countries in compliance with local regulations. дальше »

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India’s International Blockchain Congress to Start “Global Blockchain Protocol Consortium”

A recent reporting by The New Indian Express, revealed that a Global Blockchain Protocol Consortium will be launched by Friday, August 3rd, 2018. The said consortium will consist of different countries coming together to assess the way in which blockchain technology can be elevated for optimal use. The initial launch will be conducted during India’s […] дальше »

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How Blockchain Promotes International Trade, Identity and Financial Inclusion

International trade, people without identity and financial exclusion are global development areas that stand to be radically improved with blockchain technology, according to Michelle Chivunga, regional advisor for the British Blockchain Association. дальше »

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Chamber of Digital Commerce Sets Out ICO and Token Guidelines

The Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance is producing a new group of guidelines built to help the cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (ICO) markets grow responsibly. дальше »

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Texas Brings the Heat as an Alternative to Mining in Cold Climates

Cryptocurrency mining is both power and heat intensive. In the case of the latter, miners have been known to flock to countries like Iceland, as well as cities like New York.  Texas based blockchain-based platform, TMGcore, is showing that this doesn’t have to be the case. дальше »

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G20 Refrains from Regulation, Vows to Fight Money Laundering at Recent Summit

At the last G20 summit in March 2018, financial leadership from twenty of the world’s most significant economies had wildly divergent opinions about the validity and risk of cryptocurrencies. While some countries feared that official actions by the group would provide more legitimacy than the relatively new currencies deserved, others worried that an unregulated crypto […] The post G20 Refrains from Regulation, Vows to Fight Money Laundering at Recent Summit appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Kapersky Reports New Crypto Mining Malware Targeting Corporate Networks

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries, the cybersecurity firm reported Thursday. PowerGhost, a form of fileless malware – which uses a system’s native processes to hijack a computer – has reportedly been spreading on corporate networks in India, Brazil, Colombia and Turkey. The miner дальше »

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