US CFTC Obtains Over $1.3B in Administrative Penalties in 2019
26.11.2019
In 2019, the U.S. CFTC obtained monetary relief in its enforcement actions totaling over $1.3 billion, including funds collected from crypto companies
BNY Mellon Officially Joins Blockchain-Based Marco Polo Network
26.11.2019
American financial services giant BNY Mellon has joined blockchain software firm R3’s trade finance network, the Marco Polo Network
Forrester: Firms Want Blockchains with Multi-cloud Compatibility
26.11.2019
New research suggests that companies will not accept blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) solutions that require them to use providers’ cloud servers exclusively – with firms instead looking to deploy on their cloud platforms of choice.
Per a report on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) from Forrester...
BRICS Nations Discuss Shared Crypto to Break Away From USD and SWIFT
26.11.2019
BRICS countries are discussing the launch of a cross-national cryptocurrency to replace the U.S. dollar and enable freedom of trade
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov to Give Deposition in Gram Token Case
26.11.2019
Telegram founder Pavel Durov will give a deposition in January 2020 regarding the firm’s Gram token offering
MATIC Up 100% in 10 Days — Why Are Binance IEOs Starting to Pump?
26.11.2019
Some IEOs tokens are flipping bullish, including $ONE, $FET, $ERD, $MATIC
BitBay Also Delists Monero, Citing Money Laundering Concerns
26.11.2019
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Poland-headquartered, Central and Eastern Europe-focused cryptocurrency exchange BitBay said it will delist Monero (XMR) early next year.
The exchange announced on Monday that, come February 19 2020, it will end its trading support with this privacy-focused digital...
Bitmain-Backed Cryptocurrency Startup Matrixport to Open Zurich Office
26.11.2019
Matrixport, a Singapore-based crypto startup launched by former Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu, will open a new office in Zurich
Ripple-Backed Rental Firm Omni Shutting Down With Coinbase Snapping Up Dev Team: Report
26.11.2019
Digital rentals marketplace Omni is shutting up shop, with Coinbase agreeing a deal to take on its engineers
Japan Tells Tax Bodies to Stop Seizing Crypto + More Crypto News
26.11.2019
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The Japanese cabinet has ruled that local authorities may not seize cryptocurrency holdings in the case...
Red Cross Deploys Blockchain to Boost Communities’ Economic Resilience
26.11.2019
The Red Cross societies of Norway, Denmark and Kenya have launched a blockchain-based currency plan to enhance aid delivery and foster local economies
Gold and Silver Follow Similar Trend to Bitcoin, React to News About China
26.11.2019
With crypto prices moving after almost every positive or negative bit of news related to China, gold and silver markets have been reacting to such events as well. With some exceptions, the overall trend in their value has been negative since September. The prospects of both digital coins...