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New Stablecoins: From Cryptopound and Metal-Backed Swiss Coin to Mongolian ‘Candy’
Following some notable premiers in the genre recently, the next batch of stablecoins is on the way. A British startup is partnering with a bank to launch a GBP-pegged crypto, a Swiss commodities trader wants to mint a coin backed by metals, and a Mongolian telecom has been licensed to issue the country’s first digital […] The post New Stablecoins: From Cryptopound and Metal-Backed Swiss Coin to Mongolian ‘Candy’ appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-29 21:30 | |
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Line Launches dApps Part of Its Blockchain-Based “Line Token Economy”
Line Corporation, a Japanese Internet firm and the operator of the country’s most popular messaging app, has announced plans to launch five new decentralized applications (dApps) as part of a broader push to develop the so-called Line Token Economy, which uses Line’s internally-developed blockchain network, Link Chain (mainnet), and native token Link. дальше »
2018-9-29 15:54 | |
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Zebpay Shutters Crypto Exchange Amidst an Unfavorable Crypto Environment
India’s leading cryptocurrency exchange Zebpay has announced to shutter its operations as an exchange on September 28. The company announced as a result of the crypto banking blockade imposed by the Central Bank of India – Reserve Bank of India’s, that has entirely crippled the sector in the country. дальше »
2018-9-29 11:00 | |
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Despite Ban, Chinese Investors Continue to Buy ICO Tokens via Bitcoin OTC Providers
Despite China’s infamous blanket ban on cryptocurrencies, Initial Coin Offering (ICO) investing is making a resurgence in the country as Bitcoin Over-The-Counter (OTC) exchanges gain prominence, reported local outlet Sina News on Sept. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:20 | |
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North Korea Using Bitcoin And Monero To Fund Nuclear Program
Ever heard of the term crypto laundering? North Korea (DPRK) is trading, laundering and mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and possibly Monero (XMR) in order to evade U. S. sanctions, intelligence experts tell Asia Times. дальше »
2018-9-28 16:30 | |
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India’s Zebpay Shuts Down Exchange Activities
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, Zebpay, is shutting down its exchange activities due to the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. “At this point, we are unable to find a reasonable way to conduct the cryptocurrency exchange business,” Zebpay wrote. дальше »
2018-9-28 14:28 | |
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Why Blockchain Could Be Adopted Immediately Within US Pharmaceutical Industry
The blockchain has very exciting implications for the Pharmaceutical industry. By creating a space for super advanced audit trails, identification and authentication, the blockchain promises to totally re-shape the way medicines are stored and delivered to patients across the world. дальше »
2018-9-28 13:30 | |
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Zebpay Locks Down Exchange Services, Is This A Sign Of Things To Come In India
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, Zebpay have announced that they have locked down all of their exchange services as a result of a banking freeze established by India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). дальше »
2018-9-28 13:00 | |
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Baidu Releases White Paper Outlining “Super Chain” Blockchain
Chinese internet giant Baidu, often called the “Google of China” for its overwhelming dominance in the country’s search engine and web services market has published the Baidu White Paper V1. 0 on Sep 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-28 09:00 | |
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Malta’s Cryptocurrency Regulations Come into Effect in November
Malta’s revolutionary cryptocurrency and blockchain technology regulatory provisions will come into effect in Q4 2018. Malta’s Cryptocurrency Regulations Take Effect Following the approval by the country’s Parliament, the Maltase Government has announced that the Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFA) and the Innovative Technology Arrangement and Services Act (ITAS) will come into effect from November 1, […] The post Malta’s Cryptocurrency Regulations Come into Effect in November appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-9-27 22:10 | |
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Congress Urged to Step Up Cryptocurrency Legislative Efforts
Stakeholders in the cryptocurrency industry have urged the U. S Congress to step up its legislative efforts or risk seeing the country fall behind in the emerging global cryptocurrency and blockchain technology narrative. дальше »
2018-9-27 21:42 | |
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Austrian Government To Leverage Ethereum Network To Issue Bonds
The central European country will use blockchain technology in its next federal bond auction.
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One of China’s Major State Banking Groups Successfully Transacts $1.3B in Securities Using Blockchain
One of the largest banks in China issued over $1 billion worth of securities utilizing blockchain technology. This marks a milestone, as the country's financial institutions are implementing blockchain more than ever, due to their transparency. дальше »
2018-9-27 18:41 | |
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Crypto Industry Leaders Warn US Congress Over Regulatory Uncertainty
Over 50 representatives from the crypto, Wall Street and venture capital firms traveled to Washington DC on Tuesday with a clear message for the US Congress: regulate or watch the innovation leave the country. дальше »
2018-9-27 11:00 | |
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Binance Co-Founder on Launching Fiat Exchange, Confident in Crypto Market Trend [INTERVIEW]
Yi He, the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Binance, spoke to CryptoSlate in an exclusive interview on how the exchange decided to launch a fiat-enabled trading platform in Singapore, discussed the country’s regulatory frameworks around crypto, and the state of the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-9-27 11:00 | |
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Kenyan Blockchain Task Force Advise Authorities to Tokenize the Economy
Chairman of the Kenyan blockchain technology task force, Bitange Ndemo has urged the country’s financial authority to replace the current fiat system with tokens, to reduce corruption and economic hardship, reported local news source, The Star on September 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-27 11:00 | |
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Crypto Leaders to U.S. Congress: Hurry up With Regulation or We Might Just Leave
Around 80 business leaders representing the cryptocurrency industry and Wall Street met with U. S. lawmakers on Sep 25, 2018, to pass on an important message: Make way for regulatory clarity on crypto and ICOs without further delay or watch innovation ditching the U. дальше »
2018-9-27 03:00 | |
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Kenyan Official Says Country Should Tokenize The Economy
Some government officials in the East African country think blockchain technology can help fight corruption.
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U.S. and Russian Authorities Both Looking at Crypto Regulations and Adoption
Bankers in Russia are now claiming that there is a strong demand for cryptocurrencies in the country. At the same time, Washington is looking into new regulations for the cryptocurrency segment. дальше »
2018-9-26 12:49 | |
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Japan’s FSA Demands Information From Crypto Exchange Zaif Regarding Recent Hack
Japanese cryptocurrency firm Tech Bureau Corp’s Zaif exchange was hacked mid-month, where digital coin losses amounted to 7 billion yen ($60 million). Today, the country’s financial watchdog has accused the firm of failing to provide details on how thieves hacked the exchange and also for not explaining its delay in reporting the hack itself. дальше »
2018-9-26 10:00 | |
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European Banks Complicit as Corrupt African Leaders Plunder Their Home Economies
European banks have allegedly been complicit as corrupt African leaders pilfer the wealth of their economies in the billions of dollars. The Angolan government on Monday arrested the son of ex-president Jose dos Santos for stealing $500 million from the country’s sovereign wealth fund, with the help of a British bank. дальше »
2018-9-26 03:15 | |
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Google Lifts Cryptocurrency Advertising ban, Will Market React?
Google has announced that they will adjust their previous ban on cryptocurrency related advertisements. Starting in October google will loosen its restrictions on and now the search engine giant will now allow regulated cryptocurrency exchanges to buy ads in Japan and the United States. дальше »
2018-9-26 23:17 | |
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Renewable Energy Can Solve Bitcoin’s (BTC) Energy Consumption ‘Achilles Heel’
Global Bitcoin mining operations have been reported to consumer enough energy to power an entire country. BTC mining has also been calculated to consume enough energy to power all the global electric cars for one year. дальше »
2018-9-25 11:33 | |
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Iceland’s Bitcoin Mining Industry Losing Allure, Interest Now Shifting to Core Blockchain Technology
Iceland has been a hotbed for bitcoin and other cryptocurrency miners due to its very cold climate and the availability of cheap power supply. However, 2018 has seen a shift of interest from bitcoin mining to core blockchain ventures in the country, partly due to the slump in the price of bitcoin, reported Red Herring on September 23, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-25 09:00 | |
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New Bank of America Blockchain Patent Application Shows Workings for Multiple Digital Signatures System
New Patent Application Received by USPTO from Bank of America for Digital Signatures Bank of America, which is the second-largest financial institution within the country, has made news this year with their many patent applications. дальше »
2018-9-24 22:35 | |
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Report: North Korea Is Evading US Sanctions Using Cryptocurrencies
North Korea is reportedly ramping up the use of cryptocurrencies to evade US economic sanctions. It’s also alleged that the country is developing its own native crypto asset to further assist moving money across borders, according to a duo of financial intelligence analysts from Washington D. дальше »
2018-9-24 22:00 | |
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Kraken: An Overview of One of Europe's Top Bitcoin Exchanges
In this overview, we explore Kraken and its journey from a Mt. Gox alternative to soften the blow of bitcoin’s dependence on just one exchange to becoming one of the most respected cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. дальше »
2018-9-27 21:21 | |
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India Blockchain Community Talent is Leaking the Country Due to Crypto Ban
India Witnesses Mass Exodus of Blockchain Talent as Regulatory Environment Toughens India is currently experiencing a tough regulatory clampdown, which has led to mass exodus of cryptocurrency and blockchain talent across the country. дальше »
2018-9-24 17:39 | |
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Despite Inflation Crisis, Most Filipinos Reject Bitcoin. Here’s Why
The Philippines is experiencing an inflation crisis. Yet virtually its entire population of 106 million people are unaware of and reject the notion that Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies give them a payment solution and store of value. дальше »
2018-9-24 17:30 | |
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Singapore Determined to Become the First Country to Fully Embrace Cryptocurrencies and DLTs
Singapore is news again in the business world, and this time the star is the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). During Coindesk’s 2018 Singapore Blockchain Week, the regulator stood out for presenting a reasonably clear vision of the crypto landscape, reinforcing the country’s firm decision to promote the development of blockchain technologies and embrace the […] The post Singapore Determined to Become the First Country to Fully Embrace Cryptocurrencies and DLTs appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-9-24 11:02 | |
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RBI Argues Supreme Court Should Not Interfere With Its Crypto Decision
The Reserve Bank of India has filed an affidavit with the country’s supreme court in response to one of the petitions against its crypto banking ban. The central bank reportedly argues that it has acted within its power and that none of the petitioners have shown reasonable grounds for the supreme court to intervene. дальше »
2018-9-24 02:25 | |
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Singapore May Become First Country to Fully Embrace Cryptocurrencies
Singapore took a step closer towards cryptocurrencies as the national financial regulators discussed their openness towards the emerging industry during the Singapore Consensus. Singapore “Does Not Regulate Technology Itself But [Its] Purpose” It seems that the Singaporean government has a well-thought-out plan for introducing cryptocurrencies into their economy, according to TechCrunch. дальше »
2018-9-23 20:00 | |
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Switzerland Eases Crypto Regulations to Prevent Market Withdrawal
Switzerland has long been interested in the cryptocurrency market. However, despite regulators’ efforts, banks have been resistant in working with crypto-based projects. Because of this strict stance, crypto startups stemming from Switzerland are threatening to move to more friendly locations. дальше »
2018-9-23 18:01 | |
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In Argentina, Investors Flock to Safe-Haven Bitcoin
The economic crisis in Argentina is driving investors to buy Bitcoin in order to protect their wealth, pushing the cryptocurrency’s price higher in-turn. In parallel, to satisfy the increasing demand, the first of 12 Bitcoin ATMs has already begun to operate in a Buenos Aires mall. дальше »
2018-9-23 05:00 | |
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Switzerland Fights to Keep its Crypto Companies
More than 500 blockchain and cryptocurrency startups have found a home in Switzerland. The country hopes to become the ultimate blockchain capital of the world. The country has introduced a new plan to strengthen the previously edgy relationship between cryptocurrency startups and Swiss banks. дальше »
2018-9-23 23:00 | |
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Taipei City Council Candidate Receives Taiwan’s First Political Donation in Bitcoin
A Candidate for the Taipei City Council (TCC) has received the country’s first political donation in bitcoin, saying the development had both political and technological implications, Yahoo News reported on September 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-23 17:30 | |
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Turkey Finance Minister Embraces ICO Hype for Already Troubled Economy
If regional Turkish media is to be believed, no less than the country’s Minister of Finance (Finmin), Berat Albayrak, has proposed looking into the wildcat world of initial coin offerings (ICOs) as a way to boost the economy. дальше »
2018-9-22 10:50 | |
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Regulatory Clampdown in India Leads to Mass Exodus of Blockchain Talent
India is currently witnessing the mass movement of blockchain and cryptocurrency talent, as the regulatory environment toughens within the country. According to an article published by News18 on September 19, 2018, blockchain talent which includes developers, service providers, and blockchain-related companies are moving abroad to cryptocurrency-friendly countries like Thailand, Estonia, and Switzerland. дальше »
2018-9-22 07:00 | |
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Taiwanese Candidate Accepts Crypto Donations, California Bans Them
Using cryptocurrency for political donations has been a hot topic in many societies. Two recent developments demonstrate different views on the matter. A Taiwanese politician who has accepted bitcoin from his supporters believes crypto donations can help keep his country’s political system clean and transparent. дальше »
2018-9-22 06:05 | |
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California’s Campaign Watchdog Bans Political Donations with Bitcoin
The Fair Political Practices Commission, California’s campaign watchdog arm, has voted 3-1 to ban political donations with any cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, because of transparency issues. The vote follows similar decisions made by other states in the country such as South Carolina. дальше »
2018-9-22 00:00 | |
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Hackers Have Been Secretly Using Indian Government Sites to Mine Cryptos
India is one of those few countries where the status of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain. Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank, has been adamant in its stance and does not want financial institutions to extend services in the crypto sector. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:49 | |
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Facebook’s new dating service wants to find you love
Yesterday, Facebook debuted its much talked about dating service – announced at its developer conference F8 earlier this year– in Columbia. The social network doesn’t want to compete with Tinder, but instead will take on other major players such as OkCupid and Hinge by adopting a similar approach to matchmaking. дальше »
2018-9-21 13:04 | |
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Japanese Regulators Urgently Respond to Zaif’s Hack
Following the hack of Zaif, one of Japan’s regulated crypto exchanges, the country’s financial regulator immediately responded, launching an emergency inspection of the exchange and a survey of all other crypto exchanges. дальше »
2018-9-21 10:25 | |
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Twitch confirms it’s been blocked in China
Gaming-focused live streaming platform Twitch has been blocked in China, the company confirmed. A report by Abacus suggests that Twitch’s iOS app has vanished from the App Store and its website is inaccessible across the country. дальше »
2018-9-21 09:18 | |
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Are Swiss Banks Soon Going To Be Allowed To Trade Ethereum, In Israel?
Switzerland is one of Europe’s most pro-crypto countries. Home of Zug, affectionately known as Crypto Valley, Switzerland are spearheading numerous moves to cryptocurrency adoption, and are also fostering a very healthy mining industry too. дальше »
2018-9-21 08:00 | |
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In First Half of 2018, Japan Counts $540 Million Lost to Crypto Thefts
When Tokyo-based Mt. Gox got hacked to the tune of 650,000 bitcoin in 2014, Japan learned early on the tough lessons of cryptocurrency theft. Yet, to this day, despite the country’s ongoing efforts to educate investors and ramp up oversight of crypto exchanges, it still feels the sting of hackers. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:45 | |
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