Blockchain Spending Plummets at Russian Giant Rostec as Hype Wanes
28.1.2020
The state-sponsored Russian technology firm Rostec aims to halve its blockchain research and development fund and now estimates smaller effects on the economy.
The company stated that it plans to spend RUB 28.4 billion (USD 453.2 million) on blockchain technology by 2024, Kommersant reported...
ANALYSIS: RBI vs. Crypto Hearings End; Verdict Pending
28.1.2020
As the long and intense legal battle between RBI and Crypto comes to an end, both sides have presented their arguments and await a judgment as to whether RBI’s directive banning banks from dealing with cryptocurrencies was warranted and valid. Counsel for IAMAI, Ashim Sood, has made a strong case...
Gemini Europe Hires New Chief Compliance Officer for Europe Expansion
28.1.2020
Gemini cryptocurrency exchange appoints RBS veteran as new chief compliance officer for its push into Europe
Wallet Creator Offers $250K to Anyone Who Can Crack the ‘Hack-Proof’
28.1.2020
Israel-based cold wallet developer GK8 is offering a bug bounty of up to $250,000 to the first person who can break into its ostensibly “hack-proof service
RBI vs. Crypto: Supreme Court of India – January 28, 2020
28.1.2020
IAMAI’s public interest litigation to freely allow crypto activity in India has gained much traction amongst the crypto community. Last week, we saw counsel for RBI, Mr Shyam Dewan and counsel for IAMAI, Mr Ashim Sood, present their cases to a panel of three judges. While Dewan defended RBI’s...
Gemini Hires Former Circle Compliance Officer to Oversee European Market
28.1.2020
Blair Halliday steps into the role at Gemini as the EU's Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) goes into effect
Singapore Announces New AML Rules for Crypto Businesses
28.1.2020
Singapore’s newly-enacted Payment Services Act brings so-called Digital Payment Token (DPT) services under current anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist-financing (CTF) rules
Bitcoin Price Breaks Through Key Resistance as Traders Target $9.2K
28.1.2020
#Bitcoin’s rally continues as bulls now aim to flip $9,119 to support but is the current upside move showing signs of exhaustion?
Volatility, Illiquidity Continue to Threaten BSV’s Newfound Position
28.1.2020
Volatility in bitcoin SV (BSV) is raising concerns about the resilience and stability of the world’s fifth-largest cryptocurrency
Localcryptos Lets You Cash Out BTC P2P – Minus the KYC
28.1.2020
If you’ve ever had a sudden need for fiat while all in crypto, you’ll understand the difficulty of cashing out without KYC-ing away your identity and that of your unborn children. Localbitcoins is now an AML hellhole, Bisq is great if you’re happy to wait two days for a trade...
Coinbase and Ripple Execs Unveil Master Plan to Drive US Crypto Adoption
28.1.2020
Coinbase and Ripple execs unveil their master plan for driving US crypto adoption
Ditto Music to Launch App Offering Speedy Blockchain Solution
27.1.2020
Ditto Music to launch blockchain app to track musical royalties