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Check This VC ‘Playbook’ for Cryptocurrency Startup Success
14.1.2020
As so many crypto startups hit the buffers fast while others experience sky-high growth, could there be a roadmap to crypto-powered success?
One major venture capital company thinks it has come up with an answer – and has outlined some “golden rules” that cryptocurrency-themed startups should...
Market Outlook: Bullish Trend Sends Crypto Prices Northwards
14.1.2020
Digital currency markets are seeing significant gains this week as the entire market capitalization gained $28 billion in the last seven days. Moreover, trade volume has spiked to a massive $100 billion and during the last 24 hours, numerous digital assets have gained between 3-48%. Also read:...
Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in Europe, US, Asia
14.1.2020
In this roundup, we cover EU-wide crypto regulations and individual countries’ new digital asset rules including Austria and the U.K. We also cover numerous crypto regulatory developments in the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines. Also read: Regs Roundup: SEC Actions...
Payments Giant Visa Acquires Fintech Firm Plaid for $5.3 Billion
14.1.2020
Payments giant Visa acquired fintech firm Plaid for $5.3 billion in an effort to expand its business model
Overstock CEO: Crypto Investments Are Ready for Prime Time
13.1.2020
Overstock CEO and Medici Ventures President Jonathan Johnson believes crypto investments are finally ready to enter the real world
BitPay Integration Lets Users Buy Gold With Cryptocurrency
13.1.2020
BitPay integrates with OneGold mobile app to allow crypto users to purchase gold using Bitcoin
Japan and Philippines Discuss Pro-Crypto Laws, Cooperation Among Asian Countries
13.1.2020
Japanese Minister Naokazu Takemoto and Philippine Cabinet member Raul Lambino of Crypto Valley of Asia recently met to discuss Asian countries’ crypto regulations. They urge the Philippine Congress to introduce legislation on cryptocurrencies and security tokens, calling for cooperation among...
Analytics Firm Training Students to Detect Cryptocurrency Scams
13.1.2020
CipherTrace program provides students with tools and analytics to detect and combat crypto scams
Huobi Exchange Partners With UAE Real Estate Firm to Enable Crypto Payments
13.1.2020
Huobi partnered with a real estate firm in the UAE to allow real estate investors to pay in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
China Saw $11.4 Billion in Crypto-Based Capital Flight Last Year
13.1.2020
On January 8, China-based blockchain security firm Peckshield published its “2019 Global Digital Asset AML Research Report” noting a variety of crypto trends throughout the year. According to the study, cryptocurrency-based capital flight stemming from China was around $11.4 billion...
Cointext CTO Vin Armani Talks Content, Reveals the ‘Real’ Bitcoin in New Video
12.1.2020
Cointext CTO Vin Armani has a lot to say. The multi-faceted content creator, voluntaryist philosopher, and developer in the Bitcoin Cash community crafts thought-provoking crypto content. Whether dissecting the ‘gym friend’ meme in the context of grounded masculinity, or addressing...
US and European Regulators Say Crypto a Priority This Year
12.1.2020
Several regulators in the U.S. and Europe have made cryptocurrency among their top priorities this year. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s compliance office and the European Securities and Markets Authority, in collaboration with other regulators, have outlined their plans to focus...
Crypto-backed Loans: How Nexo is Leading the Racea
12.1.2020
The concept of cryptocurrency powered by blockchain technology has led to the evolution of a new financial ecosystem across the globe. You can make transactions using cryptocurrencies, use digital coins in cryptocurrency exchanges for various investment purposes, and even get loans against your...
Crypto World: A Brief Overview of 2019
12.1.2020
The cryptocurrencies marked a fruitful 2019 for the traders as well as the entrepreneurs who have just stepped into the dynamic world. For some, the trading world couldn’t turn out as expected because the market reflected upsurge for only the first two quarters; for others, the things were another...
Japan Crypto Exchanges Face Imminent Margin Trading Limits: Report
11.1.2020
Japan is planning to take a harder line on crypto margin trading, sources tell the media
Tagomi Systems is Ready to Set a Revolutionary New Standard in Crypto Trading
11.1.2020
Tagomi is the leading digital asset brokerage firm offering trading, margin, custody, shorting, lending, financing and staking all from one account. Tagomi consolidates top-class trade execution technology, designed and built by previous HFT technologists, with custody and settlement services...
EU Countries Commence Crypto Regulations as Mandated by New Directive
11.1.2020
The European Union’s 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive mandates that member states start regulating crypto assets by Jan. 10. Crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers are now covered by the same regulatory requirements as banks and other financial institutions. Also read: Regs...
Experienced Traders Prefer to Trade on Desktop Computers, New Study Reveals
11.1.2020
Smartphones, laptops or desktop computers: Which devices do experienced crypto traders prefer to trade on?
Bithumb Pledges $8M to South Korea’s ‘Regulation-Free’ Blockchain Zone
10.1.2020
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has pledged to invest roughly $8 million into the Busan blockchain zone. The region was recently declared “regulation-free” by the national government and modeled after the Switzerland town of Zug. Bithumb’s subsidiary GCX Alliance will...
Mining Giant Canaan Faces Stiff Competition After IPO Shares Slump
10.1.2020
On November 21, the Chinese mining rig manufacturer Canaan Inc. launched its initial public offering (IPO) sale of $90 million worth of U.S. shares. Canaan shares initially sold for $8.99, but plummeted over 48% on December 16 to $4.65 per share. Since then, Canaan has launched a series of five...