Sri Lanka names firms to work on blockchain KYC system

Sri Lanka’s central bank shortlisted its choices for developers who will work on its...

The post Sri Lanka names firms to work on blockchain KYC system appeared first on Coin Journal.

332 +

Fed Quietly Bails Out Firms on the Corporate Bond Market

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve (Fed) has quietly been accumulating corporate bonds. The list of companies receiving funds includes the likes of Apple, Anheuser-Busch, and Verizon. дальше »

506 +

Incentivized Web3 Data Privacy Project, HOPR, Raises $1 Million Led by Binance Labs

Binance Labs, the incubation venture of Binance exchange, led a seed funding round of $1 million for decentralized privacy-focused HOPR. Apart from Binance Labs, other firms that invested during the seed funding round include Focus Labs, Spark Digital Capital, Caballeros Capital, and Synaitken. дальше »

484 +

Blockchain Bites: CENTRE’s Blacklist, Brazil’s Stablecoin Boom and Coinbase Is Going Public?

Coinbase is reportedly looking to go public, CENTRE has blacklisted a USDC address and U.S. sanctions could restrict crypto firms in China. дальше »

386 +

ING Joins Crypto Industry Body Working to Set Codes of Conduct

The banking group has joined crypto industry body Global Digital Finance to help develop best practices for custodial firms and wallets. дальше »

374 +

Tata Consultancy Launches Crypto Trading Solution for India’s Financial Firms

India's crypto renaissance continues, with Tata Consultancy unveiling a solution allowing banks and financial institutions to offer digital asset trading. дальше »

334 +

The Inquisitive VC: Patrick Chang

Patrick Chang is an early-stage investor at Samsung NEXT Ventures. He specializes in blockchain, edge computing, developer tools, and more. Prior to Samsung NEXT, Patrick was at Foundation Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and investment banking firms. дальше »

347 +

Crypto Firms Turn to Government Loans as Pandemic Strikes, Critics Not Pleased

Documents this week showed billion-dollar crypto firms, the likes of ConsenSys, CipherTrace, Bittrex, and Tron, applied for public loans in the U. S. to protect against capital erosion. However, critics aren’t pleased. дальше »

488 +

Bitcoin Double-Spends an Inevitable Network Feature, Legitimate or Not

Reports of double-spending keep plaguing crypto firms and investors alike. Will this issue ever be resolved, or is it here to stay? дальше »

313 +

Blockchain Bites: Crypto’s Bailout Millions, Brazil’s Binance Ban, Lightning’s Bug

Crypto firms received at least $30 million in government-backed loans, Brazil bans Binance's derivatives trading and Mercedes Benz' parent tests blockchain. дальше »

375 +

Bloomberg Analyst: Key Metrics Show Bitcoin Should Rocket Towards $12,000

It’s been a slow past few weeks for the Bitcoin market. The cryptocurrency has effectively been range-bound for two months, registering no concrete trend. Despite this, blockchain analytics firms have observed an increase in usage of BTC. дальше »

396 +

Singapore’s Huobi launches Chainlink (LINK) node, aims to bolster the DeFi market

Huobi, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges by market cap, is now running a Chainlink (LINK) node on its Wallet service, the firms announced in a release Thursday. The post Singapore’s Huobi launches Chainlink (LINK) node, aims to bolster the DeFi market appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

515 +

Crypto Investment App B21 Expands to India

The Gibraltar-based company said the move was prompted by rising consumer interest and trading volumes in the nation after a ban on banking services for cryptocurrency firms was lifted. дальше »

360 +

Stock in Crypto Mining Firms Riot and Hive Massively Outperforms Bitcoin

While shares in Riot Blockchain and Hive Blockchain eclipse Bitcoin’s YTD gains, other mining firms have not fared so well — with Canaan crashing nearly 70%. дальше »

575 +

Sri Lanka: Central Bank to Develop Blockchain-Based Proof-Of-Concept KYC Platform

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has short-listed three software development firms to design a shared blockchain-based Proof-of-Concept (POC) Know-your-Customer (KYC) platform, D. дальше »

373 +

Institutionalize Crypto: Big Four Analytics Tools May Lure in Traditional Investors

Big Four firms introduce data analytics tools to help manage crypto and digital assets for institutional clients.

352 +

A $2B Gold Fraud Portrays Bitcoin as “Less Vulnerable” Alternative

Bitcoin found itself competing with traditional safe-haven gold all over again as authorities in China uncovered a $2 billion fraud. Kingold, one of the mainland’s most significant gold processing firms, allegedly collateralized 83 tons of fake yellow metal bars to secure 20 billion yuan (~$2. дальше »

549 +

If any of these 3 crypto firms collapse, a “tsunami” will ensue: analyst

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may be predicated on decentralization, but the industry still has entities and assets that are of systemic importance. The post If any of these 3 crypto firms collapse, a “tsunami” will ensue: analyst appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

331 +

3 Blockchain Firms, iExec, IoTeX, and R3, join Linux Foundation’s Privacy-Focused Consortium

The CCC was launched in late 2019 by the Linux Foundation to bring together developers with a frequent need for data privacy to create confidential computing solutions. The CCC employs a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) technologies. дальше »

351 +

8 Crypto and Blockchain Firms That Are Hiring Right Now: June Edition

It would be an understatement to say that the jobs market has had a rough 2020. But despite ongoing economicContinue Reading The post 8 Crypto and Blockchain Firms That Are Hiring Right Now: June Edition appeared first on CoinMarketCap Blog. дальше »

346 +

8 Crypto and Blockchain Firms That Are Hiring Right Now: July Edition

It would be an understatement to say that the jobs market has had a rough 2020. But despite ongoing economicContinue Reading The post 8 Crypto and Blockchain Firms That Are Hiring Right Now: July Edition appeared first on CoinMarketCap Blog. дальше »

277 +

Ransomware Gang Failed to Deploy an Attack Against 30 US Firms

Symantec revealed that a WastedLocker ransomware attack was blocked on time after an early alert by the cybersecurity firm.

397 +

Hyundai’s Blockchain Arm Partners With Binance-Backed CertiK to Enhance IoT Tracking

One of the top blockchain auditing firms, CertiK, signs a partnership deal with Hdac, Zug headquartered proof of stake (PoS) blockchain development company. The partnership statement also confirms Co-founder of CertiK will join Hdac’s advisory board. дальше »

471 +

This Swiss bank is now paying out Bitcoin yield to account holders, but there’s a catch

Innovative Bitcoin products are not falling short of delivering this year, with institutional firms notching up one crypto product or other. The post This Swiss bank is now paying out Bitcoin yield to account holders, but there’s a catch appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

366 +

New York may Finally Ease up on Crypto Regulations

New York has always been a tough region for cryptocurrency firms. Strict and somewhat unnecessary regulation have made this a region to avoid. After many years of complaints, that situation may finally come to change. дальше »

279 +

New York Regulator Considers Conditional BitLicenses For Crypto Businesses

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is proposing a Conditional BitLicense to make it easier for crypto firms to operate in the state. In addition, the New York financial regulator issued new guidelines for coins listing. дальше »

497 +

ING Bank Launches ‘Travel Rule Protocol’ to Ease FATF Compliance for Crypto Businesses

In a report released earlier on Tuesday, ING launched the TRP joining forces with Standard Chartered, Fidelity Digital Assets, and several crypto-native firms, including BitGo, Crypto Broker AG, Metaco, 21 Analytics and OSL/BC Group. дальше »

349 +

Zebra Technologies to Integrate IOTA’s Tangle for Better Supply Chain Traceability

Blockchain features such as transaction immutability and unrivaled transparency can be harnessed to improve processes. Supply chain management firms can integrate the positives of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to drastically enhance their activities and save costs. дальше »

638 +

New York to Ease Crypto Licensing Rules

Regulation-heavy New York to make It easier for cryptocurrency firms to obtain a BitLicense by proposing its conditional version дальше »

467 +

Bithumb, one of Korea’s biggest crypto exchanges is appointing Samsung to underwrite its IPO

Cryptocurrency firms, presumably burnt by the crashing ship that were ICOs, are turning to traditional methods to raise funds and keep themselves in business. The post Bithumb, one of Korea’s biggest crypto exchanges is appointing Samsung to underwrite its IPO appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

358 +

Spain’s Crypto Firms to Face New Registration Requirements Under EU-Driven Bill

Spain is finally getting around to amending its AML laws six months after the EU deadline for compliance. The public comment period on that amendment ends today. дальше »

391 +

KPMG Launches Suite of Tools for Digital Asset Management

The self-auditing nature of blockchain means there will be a “Kodak” moment for firms that fail to evolve and adapt. The multi-billion audit industry may be on the cross-hairs. However, KPMG–a leading accounting firm offering services to governments and institutions, is readying for the future. дальше »

478 +

Big Four Auditing Firm KPMG Launches a Crypto Management Suite

KPMG’s new tools should help crypto services firms in complying with regulations.

411 +

In Banking First, ING Develops FATF-Friendly Protocol for Tracking Crypto Transfers

ING Bank, Standard Chartered and others have developed a protocol to handle a new rule for crypto exchanges and firms dealing in digital assets. дальше »

370 +

UK Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto Firms to Register Before End of June

The Financial Conduct Authority wants six months to review and ask follow-up questions to crypto businesses applying to operate in the U.K. дальше »

302 +

Top Accounting Firm EY Launches Crypto Tax Prep Service

EY, one of the big four accounting firms, has announced the launch of its in-house cryptocurrency tax service, EY CryptoPrep. The service is a fully automated, web-based product that will... The post Top Accounting Firm EY Launches Crypto Tax Prep Service appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

348 +

Crypto.com Joins Open Payments Coalition of Over 100 Million Users

Crypto.com joined over 40 finance and technology firms by becoming a member of the Open Payments Coalition.

386 +

In Fintech, Fiat and Crypto Worlds Are Converging

Crypto firms and banks are partnering at scale, part of the broader democratization of payments systems around the world. дальше »

402 +

ARK (ARK) Rolls Out Protokol, A New Enterprise Blockchain Service Provider

ARK (ARK), a leading distributed ledger technology (DLT) project that claims to be focused on increasing widespread adoption of blockchain technology, has announced the launch of Protokol. The ARK team says Protokol is an enterprise blockchain platform designed to make it easier for firms to take advantage of the ARK network, according to a blogRead MoreRead More. дальше »

360 +

Six Crypto Heavyweights Join ETH 2.0 Staking Trial

ConsenSys has announced that six top crypto firms will receive early access to its ETH 2.0 staking platform.

438 +

Indian Telecom Regulator Says Blockchain Protects User Data, Will Curb Spam Calls and Messages

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has backed the Hyderabad-based software company Tanla Solutions from telemarketers’ accusations that it has an unfair competitive advantage over smaller firms reports The Economic Times on June 16, 2020. дальше »

412 +

Estonia Revokes 500 Crypto Firms’ Licenses After $220 Billion Money Laundering Scandal

Estonia has canceled 500 cryptocurrency firms’ licenses, about 30% of the total, as part of a crackdown on illicit financial flows following a $220 billion money-laundering scandal involving Danske Bank. дальше »

375 +

Estonia Revokes License of Over 500 Crypto Companies to Curb Money Laundering

European Union member Estonia is now cracking down on cryptocurrency firms to attack money laundering in the country. Estonia has been in the spotlight for Europe’s biggest money-laundering scandal, about €200 billion were laundered from Denmark’s biggest financial institution Danske Bank’s Estonian branch from 2007-2015. дальше »

542 +

Law Firms Jump in to Lead Plaintiffs in EOS’s Block.One Securities Litigation

Two teams of lawyers have filed competing motions to lead plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Block-one, the company behind the cryptocurrency EOS for selling unregistered assets in violation of federal securities laws, reported Reuters. дальше »

454 +

DeFi Total Locked Value Doubles Since the Black Thursday Market Crash, Now Over $1.01 Billion TVL

The DeFi market cap has doubled within a span of two months according to analytics firms', DeFi Pulse, and DeFiMarketCap. However, the two entities differ in the analytics that they provide. DeFi Pulse focuses on the exact total value locked (TVL) within this upcoming market. дальше »

601 +

REvil Ransomware operators to auction stolen data from US law firms

The ransomware group has targeted sensitive data of law firms from the past six... The post REvil Ransomware operators to auction stolen data from US law firms appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »

419 +

Ransomware Gang Strikes Again with More Auctions Listing Stolen Data

Two US-based law firms are the latest victims of the REvil malware group, which is auctioning off their sensitive data.

480 +

Brave (BAT) Left Red-Faced as Search Bar Found With Affiliate Links to Crypto Firms, CEO Apologies

Brave, the crypto-rewards privacy browser that recently became Japan’s top internet app, was left red-faced over the weekend as users found it’s search bar was redirecting users to Binance via an affiliate link – its own. дальше »

500 +

Waves Enterprise Starts Beta Testing for Blockchain Corporate Voting Platform

Waves' new platform uses blockchain to make shareholder voting more transparent, and is reportedly already being considered by major firms. дальше »

414 +

Blockchain Firms Flocked to Hong Kong in 2019: Report

Blockchain firms led the charge of fintech companies that relocated to Hong Kong in 2019. дальше »

466 +