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Venezuela to Launch a ‘Crypto Casino’ in Caracas + More News
20.1.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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The Venezuelan government will create a “crypto casino” in the Hotel Humbolt de Caracas in the country’s capital....
Lithuania Central Bank: Limited Edition Digital Coin Ready for Launch
20.1.2020
The reverse of the coin. The Bank of Lithuania, the country’s central bank, has approved a sample of the LBCoin, a token that it claims will be the world’s first blockchain-powered digital commemorative coin. The bank says the token will be issued in spring this year.
The coin is made of silver...
Block.One Will Not Launch Its Social Network on EOS
17.1.2020
In a departure from earlier announcements, the company now says its Facebook rival, Voice, "will be run on a purpose-made EOSIO blockchain."
Alethea to Launch Decentralized Network for Deepfakes and Synthetic Content
17.1.2020
Alethea to launch blockchain-based network to manage rights to AI-generated deepfakes
Binance in Talks to Launch Crypto Trading Joint Venture in Japan
17.1.2020
The exchange said it is discussing a strategic partnership with a Softbank subsidiary and Japan-based exchange TaoTao to work together to provide "trading services" in the country
Silvergate Bank and Bitstamp Launch Bitcoin Collateralized Loans
16.1.2020
U.S.-based Silvergate Bank has launched a bitcoin collateralized loan product with Bitstamp as its launch partner. The crypto exchange will act as the bank’s agent to manage and provide custody for bitcoin collateral. The product utilizes Silvergate Bank’s Exchange Network to fund loans...
Uzbekistan to Create National Mining Pool, Launch Licensed Exchange
16.1.2020
Establishing a “national mining pool” has been declared a priority in Uzbekistan. Miners who join the pool will enjoy lower electricity rates, announced the country’s agency overseeing the crypto industry. The Central Asian nation is also preparing to launch a licensed...
Anchorage Acquires Merkle as Part of Trading Service Launch
15.1.2020
Custody solution Anchorage now hosts institutional crypto trading, harnessing recently acquired Merkle Data in the process
Startup Crypto Exchange Blade to Launch Zero-Fee Trading in February
15.1.2020
Crypto perpetuals exchange Blade will be introducing zero-fee trading next month in a bid to gain market share from rivals
Binance to Launch Korean Support Center Following Investment in Local Startup
14.1.2020
Binance has made its first direct investment in a South Korean startup as part of a deal to launch a support center in the country
Asset Manager WisdomTree Hopes to Launch a Stablecoin in the US
13.1.2020
Asset manager WisdomTree to launch a regulated stablecoin in the U.S
Online Bullion Marketplace Onegold Sees $50 Million in Crypto Payments
13.1.2020
On January 13, the online bullion marketplace Onegold announced the launch of a new mobile application so customers can buy, sell or redeem precious metals at any time. Since 2018, Onegold has accepted cryptocurrencies like BCH and BTC and the firm currently gives customers a 2% discount for paying...
MARKETS DAILY: China Moving Closer to Digital Yuan Launch
13.1.2020
Markets Daily is back with the most important news impacting crypto markets today
Bitstamp Reveals 2019 Achievements; Welcomes 2020 With the Launch of New Mobile App
13.1.2020
Ruling the crypto industry with its world-class exchange facilities, Bitstamp has become the first choice for thousands of investors hailing from different parts of the world. Based in Luxemburg, the exchange allows secured, transparent, and convenient deposits and withdrawals of USD, EUR, Bitcoin...
Bitcoin Options Launch Imminent as CME Open Interest Hits 7-Month High
13.1.2020
Volume and open interest in Bitcoin futures are spiking as new options products come to market
ETF Giant WisdomTree Plans to Launch a Stablecoin
13.1.2020
Jonathan Steinberg, CEO of WisdomTree. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, WisdomTree ETFs
There are new developments coming from the New York-based international investment giant WisdomTree Investments, as it now plans to launch a stablecoin, and it wants to do so ahead of the competition.
It's...
Nets Player On Pace for Jan. 13 Tokenized Bond Launch
11.1.2020
Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie carries out launch plans for tokenized security, expected by Jan. 13, in collaboration with Securitize
KuCoin Announces the Official Launch of KuCoinPlay, a place for Blockchain Projects with Rewards!
11.1.2020
KuCoin announces the official launch of KuCoinPlay, a place to find blockchain projects and simultaneously win marvelous prizes. KuCoinPlay rewards its users for taking part and supporting cryptocurrency projects through giveaways and competitions, where the top-performing members win rewards....
Derivatives Giant CME to Launch Bitcoin Options on Monday
10.1.2020
Major financial derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME) is seemingly ready to launch its long-awaited options on Bitcoin (BTC) futures on January 13.
As BTC's market capitalization is growing, a number of options to trade this cryptocurrency is growing as well. We may...
MARKETS DAILY: Basketball’s First Celebrity Token Shoots for Monday Launch
10.1.2020
After years of discussion it looks like on Monday we'll see our first high profile, professional athlete linked securitized token offering. Markets Daily is back with the story and what it means