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FTX Launches Futures on Index of 8 China Cryptos Amid Xi Blockchain Pump
29.10.2019
Derivatives exchange FTX has launched an index of eight popular Chinese cryptocurrencies, as well as futures offering exposure to the basket
Exchange Tokens Have Outperformed BTC This Year
29.10.2019
Few crypto assets have outperformed bitcoin this year, but the handful that have are predominantly exchange tokens. Their success attests to that of the token sale launchpads they have hosted, which have in turn driven demand for exchange tokens. But as IEOs start to wind down, can exchanges...
OKEx Launches Crypto Futures Settled in Tether Stablecoin
29.10.2019
The crypto exchange will soon offer futures contract trading for a number of crypto pairs including BTC, ETH, BCH and XRP
How Lebanon’s Economic Crisis Highlights Bitcoin’s Limitations
28.10.2019
Bitcoin users in Lebanon have numerous hurdles to overcome to develop a local market during the nation's economic crisis
Bitfinex Claims to Be Victim of Fraud After Crypto Capital President Arrested
28.10.2019
The operators of Bitfinex claim that the cryptocurrency exchange is a victim of fraud committed by its payment processor Crypto Capital. The men behind Crypto Capital now face charges related to money laundering in Poland and the U.S. Also Read: Tether Created ‘Largest Bubble in Human...
Indian Crypto Trading Volumes Accelerate on Positive Sentiments
28.10.2019
Cryptocurrency trading volumes in India have accelerated despite regulatory uncertainty and banking restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Global trading platforms and service providers have also been expanding their operations to serve Indian users. Also read: Mistakes Crypto...
Tax Form to Report Revenues From Cryptocurrency Trading Issued in Poland
26.10.2019
Authorities in Poland have clarified the taxation of revenues received from cryptocurrency exchange transactions. The Ministry of Finance has recently published a 2019 tax form that has a dedicated section where taxpayers are expected to declare separately proceeds from crypto trading. Also read:...
Bitfinex Denies Laundering, Says It’s a Victim of ‘Fraud’ by Crypto Capital
25.10.2019
The crypto exchange released a statement Friday denying that it had any part in the payment processor's alleged money laundering
Privacy-Focused Cryptos Hunted Down by Forensics and Exchanges
25.10.2019
Can blockchain analytics firms trace privacy coin transactions even without KYC data from crypto exchanges?
New York Watchdog Extends Window for Bittrex Users to Withdraw Funds
25.10.2019
The crypto exchange will again extend its deadline for New York customers to withdraw funds from their accounts following the regulator's approval
As Crypto Exchanges Exit the US, Which Trading Platforms Will Enter the Breach?
25.10.2019
The U.S. remains a challenging environment for centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, with major players significantly scaling back their operations and others heading for the door. The most recent casualty of America’s stringent regulatory climate is one time market-leader Poloniex, which...
Bakkt Announces Bitcoin Options After Record-Breaking Futures Volumes
24.10.2019
On October 23, Bakkt’s physically-settled bitcoin futures contracts touched an all-time high with 640 BTC ($4.8 million) swapped on the exchange. Coincidentally, the futures action started after BTC prices plummeted to $7,365 across global exchanges. After the record-setting day, Bakkt...
Research: Over 40% of Blockchain Industry Employees Work at Crypto Exchanges
24.10.2019
42% of people working in the blockchain industry are reportedly employed by cryptocurrency exchanges
Belarusian Bank Gets the Go-Ahead to Service Crypto Investors
23.10.2019
A bank in Belarus has effectively gotten the green light to process transfers related to digital assets. DFS, an affiliated company of Belveb Banking Holding’s member VEB Technologies, was recently registered as a resident of the High Technologies Park. The country’s special economic...
Malaysia Regulator Approves International Crypto Exchange Luno
23.10.2019
The strict financial regulator in Malaysia is trying to help the local fintech industry scale up and attract new investors. As part of that trend the Malaysia Securities Commission is recognizing the right of cryptocurrency exchanges such as Luno to serve local customers. Also Read: Credit Suisse...
Flaws in LocalBitcoins Data Call Into Question Regional Adoption Claims
22.10.2019
LocalBitcoins data is a starting point for research, but it isn't conclusive evidence of grassroots adoption
Court Postpones TON Hearing Till February, Impatient Investors May Get 77% Back
21.10.2019
The New York court reviewing Telegram’s contested coin offering in the U.S. has postponed a scheduled hearing on the case till February. The defendants, Telegram Group and its subsidiary TON Issuer, have been banned from distributing and selling the tokens. Investors who don’t want...
Poorly Rated Crypto Exchanges Outperformed Industry Stars In September
21.10.2019
Some exchanges with poor ratings have seen an increase in September's trading volumes, while the best rated market players have registered a decrease, says the latest report by CryptoCompare, a provider of the crypto market data.
The September 2019 Exchange Review claims that, based...
Binance CEO: Russian Ruble to Be First Fiat-Crypto Trading Option
21.10.2019
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance.com is soon to launch its first fiat-to-cryptocurrency trading pairs, kicking off with the Russian ruble
McAfee Champions Importance of Stablecoins for Decentralized Exchanges
21.10.2019
Decentralized exchange users should store value in stablecoins, not fiat, argues John McAfee