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Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange Gets US Banking License, Plans to Be Global Bank
17.9.2020
Cryptocurrency trading platform Kraken has received a banking license recognized under federal law to operate as a bank in the U.S. The company has outlined its plans to offer a number of cryptocurrency-focused financial services locally and globally. Kraken Now a US Bank Kraken announced Wednesday...
‘You Are Not Anonymous on Tor’ – Study Shows Privacy Network Offers Superficial Anonymity
17.9.2020
Privacy advocates are growing leery of the Tor network these days, as recently published research has shown a great number of network’s exit relays are compromised. Furthermore, on September 15, the Hacker Factor Blog published a new Tor report that shows IP addresses being uncovered....
49 US States Unveil Unified Regulation for Cryptocurrency Firms
16.9.2020
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors, representing regulators from all U.S. states and territories, has launched a new regulatory framework for payments and cryptocurrency companies. One Set of Rules for All US States Regulators in 49 U.S. states have agreed to a single set of supervisory rules...
Proposed Bermuda Bank Taps Anchorage as Digital Asset Custody Partner
16.9.2020
Under the partnership, Anchorage will provide digital asset custody services to Jewel, which is applying for its full bank license in Bermuda
Galaxy Digital Leads $1.2M Raise for Startup Creating Automated Ethereum Services
15.9.2020
Gelato said the seed round will fund further development of its bot network that will provide automated smart contract execution
US Consumers Flock To the First Mastercard Branded BitPay Card
15.9.2020
New data from BitPay shows that American consumers are flocking to load the first Mastercard branded BitPay card with top digital assets. The popular cryptocurrency payment services provider debuted the new card in June 2020 and the company’s transactions reached a new high in July. The data...
Mastercard Launches Digital Currency Testing Platform for Central Banks
10.9.2020
Mastercard has launched a digital currency testing platform aimed at helping central banks test their digital currencies. The system will also demonstrate how consumers can use central bank digital currencies to pay for goods and services wherever Mastercard is accepted worldwide....
Could Russia lead Eastern Europe’s crypto boom?
6.9.2020
Russia’s new bill brings it in line with U.K. legislators, though there is a distinction between the approach of the FCA and the State Duma
Crypto-Friendly Banking Platform Cashaa Expanding in India, US, Africa
5.9.2020
Crypto banking platform Cashaa has unveiled plans to expand its services in India, the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean. In India, the company aims to create “the first crypto-friendly banking platform” that is regulated by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...
Industry leaders say blockchain makes payment services more efficient
5.9.2020
Is blockchain the solution in making payments more transparent and secure?
BitGo Will Provide Cold Storage Crypto Support for Japan’s Bitgate
3.9.2020
Bitgate has tapped BitGo to help it provide cold storage services to Japanese customers
Crypto has a chance to upgrade the legacy financial system
30.8.2020
Humanity may never have a better chance to change finance than we do now, and crypto and blockchain could help us
Cryptocurrency news from Japan: Aug. 23 - Aug. 28 in review
29.8.2020
Another action-packed week for crypto in Japan has passed
Bitcoin could help to obtain financial services, making them more accessible
27.8.2020
Blockchain tech-backed platforms are delivering the ability to access various markets in an easy and accessible way
China’s Communist Party eyes blockchain for ‘decentralizing’ social services
25.8.2020
Beijing’s strategic vision is to use blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, big data and 5G in social assistance system reforms
Waves Tech Partners with Fetch.ai to Boost AI Services
25.8.2020
DeFi focused blockchain ecosystem Waves Tech has announced a partnership with autonomous artificial intelligence accelerator Fetch.ai, to make AI solutions more accessible to multiple blockchain networks via the Gravity Protocol. Together, Waves Tech and Fetch.ai will conduct a joint R&D...
Hex Trust to Offer Custodian Services for INX Token in Asia
24.8.2020
Leading global enterprise custodial services provider, Hex Trust has announced that it has been selected to offer custodian services for INX Token ahead of its $117 million security token IPO. In the official tweet, Hex Trust mentioned that INX would also be launching its digital exchange...
Brazilian Crypto Companies to Self-Regulate: Target a $100 Billion Market by Year-End
24.8.2020
Brazilian crypto companies have signed a code of self-regulation that aims to legitimize and to boost adoption of crypto assets in the country. The document was signed under the auspices of Abcripto, the country’s association of cryptocurrency companies. According to regional media reports...
Bitcoin.com Wallet Launches Cred’s 1-Touch “Earn” Button
23.8.2020
Bitcoin.com, a global blockchain leader with over 11 million Bitcoin wallets, and Cred, a global blockchain-enabled financial services platform serving clients in 190 countries, today announced a major milestone in their ongoing strategic partnership. The latest Bitcoin.com wallet now features...
Crypto Travel Agency Travala to Use Binance Chain for Decentralized Services
21.8.2020
The firm plans to become a fully decentralized online travel agency