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British Financial Watchdog Approves BCB Group as Authorized Payment Firm
29.1.2020
BCB Group, a crypto-focused payment provider for the likes of major global crypto firms like Coinbase, is now officially approved by the FCA
Paris Saint-Germain Teams up With Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform CoinCasso
29.1.2020
Paris Saint-Germain and cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinCasso have joined forces in a multi-year international partnership, with the virtual currency giant becoming an Official Partner of the Parisian club in all markets outside of France. CoinCasso is a blockchain specialist and will now...
Binance’s US Trading Platform to Introduce Staking Rewards
29.1.2020
Binance’s crypto exchange for U.S. customers, Binance.US, will introduce staking rewards next month
The Darknet Still Loves Bitcoin – and Doesn’t Care About Prices
29.1.2020
Bitcoin (BTC) usage is rising on darknet markets, where it is often used to buy narcotics and finance other illegal activities – although the darknet still accounts for less than 1% of all BTC transactions.
Per data from blockchain analytics provider Chainalysis, over USD 600 million worth...
Are CBDCs the Right Way Forward? Moving Towards a Global Currency for a Global Economy
29.1.2020
As Central Banks across the world are increasingly considering venturing into the virtual currency space, it is worthy to consider whether central bank-issued digital currencies (CBDCs) are the right way forward as we move towards a global currency in an increasingly global economy. The Ethos...
Largest Japanese Consulting Firm to Launch New Cryptocurrency Index
29.1.2020
Japanese consulting firm Nomura Research Institute and crypto company Intelligence Unit launched a tradable crypto index
India Unveils National Blockchain Strategy, Calling on RBI to Issue Digital Currency
29.1.2020
India’s National Strategy on Blockchain has been published. It recommends, among other things, for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue a central bank digital currency. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology tasked the National Institute for Smart Government with drafting...
Another Japanese Finance Industry Player Joins the Cryptocurrency Fray
29.1.2020
It seems that another big, non-crypto company just stepped onto Japan’s crypto scene.
Daiko Holdings has become the latest Japanese firm to operate a cryptocurrency platform. SNC, operator of the Bitgate cryptocurrency exchange has transferred a controlling stake of 58.1% of its 100% stake in...
TRON Foundation Comes Forward to Help People Fight Coronavirus
29.1.2020
China is facing one of the scariest times of the 21st Century, as the death count increases to more than 130 as on January 28. While the world is shocked at the rapid spread of the newest deadly virus, the crypto community is beginning to the initiative to supply as much medical aid as possible....
Deutsche Bank Report: Digital Yuan Could Upset Global Power Balance, Plastic Will Die, Cash Survive
29.1.2020
A new report from Deutsche Bank Research, Digital Currencies: the Ultimate Hard Power Tool, predicts that cash payments will remain for decades, but the emergence of digital payments “will lead to the death of the plastic card.” The report, which is the third installment in a series...
CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta Reflects on Crypto Ban in India
29.1.2020
The RBI vs. Crypto hearings at the Supreme Court of India drew to an end after heated arguments and a judgment is anticipated to be declared soon. Ashim Sood, counsel for IAMAI, and Nakul Dewan, counsel representing crypto exchanges CoinDCX, Koinex, Throughbit, and CoinDelta, presented a strong...
Cold Storage and Bearer Bonds: How to Print an SLP Token Paper Wallet
28.1.2020
The Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) and tokens have become a mainstay within the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem. SLP tokens have gathered traction as they are supported by multiple noncustodial wallets and a slew of tokens gained real-world value after being listed on exchanges. Even though SLP tokens...
LocalBitcoins Quietly Suspends Accounts in Multiple Regions Without Notice
28.1.2020
Finnish LocalBitcoins silently suspends user accounts in multiple countries, reportedly citing an “enhanced due diligence process” initiated by the EU’s 5AMLD
International Crypto Exchange Liquid Develops Perpetual BTC Contracts With Up to 100x Leverage
28.1.2020
Leverage allows cryptocurrency traders unsatisfied with market volatility to make stronger plays on smaller movements. Trading platforms offer various ways to use leverage in order to capture this segment. The latest example is Liquid, an exchange that developed perpetual BTC contracts with up...
Google Play and Apple Store to Support Access for ETN Rewards
28.1.2020
Electroneum, the leading innovator in the blockchain and crypto arena, has added another feather to its credit as the firm has made its place into Apple’s News App on January 27, 2020. This is for the first time since the launch of the Electroneum M1 phone that the firm has achieved such...
UK High Court Orders Freeze on $1M of Bitcoin in Ransomware Case
28.1.2020
A UK court has ordered to freeze over $1 million in Bitcoin from a Canadian insurance firm in a ransomware attack
Australia Discards the Idea of Central Bank Cryptocurrency
28.1.2020
Ever since cryptocurrencies started getting international traction, more and more countries began to consider its technological and innovational potential. Some even started to wonder what benefits they could bring to more regulated systems. The talk of creating a central bank cryptocurrency...
Hearing Concluded: Indian Supreme Court Deliberates on Crypto vs RBI Case
28.1.2020
The Indian supreme court has finished hearing the crypto vs. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) case. The hearing concluded on Tuesday with the counsel for the Internet and Mobile Association of India wrapping up his arguments, followed by arguments by the counsel representing crypto exchanges. The court...
Singapore Act to License Cryptocurrency Firms Comes Into Effect
28.1.2020
Starting today, Singaporean cryptocurrency firms are required to hold a license issued by a local regulator
Swiss Bank Julius Baer Offers New Digital Asset Services With Licensed Crypto Bank SEBA
28.1.2020
Switzerland, a nation that’s been quite positive towards crypto business, is facilitating the integration between its traditional financial sector and the blockchain industry. With greater regulatory clarity and stability coming, established banks are plucking up the courage to offer digital...