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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...
NEXT BLOCK ASIA 2.0 Introduces GURUS AWARDS to Recognize and Reward Industry Influencers
23.10.2019
The NEXT BLOCK Conference prides itself on recognizing and promoting innovation, especially in the fintech and crypto industry, and after six successful conferences in various countries, NEXT BLOCK is proud to introduce GURUS AWARDS, which will debut this year in the upcoming NEXT BLOCK ASIA...
Ukraine Rushes to Utilize 'Huge Potential' of Crypto Industry
23.10.2019
The Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument in Kiev. Ukraine’s parliament is looking to push through cryptocurrency regulation in the final months of 2019. The country looks set to introduce crypto tax laws “before New Year,” with MPs speaking of the cryptocurrency industry providing “huge potential...
Hear Industry Leaders, Explore the Future of Industrial IoT–North America 2019
22.10.2019
The IoT Tech Expo North America will return to the Santa Clara Convention Center, Silicon Valley, November 13-14, 2019. It will bring together key industries from across the globe for two days of top-level content and discussion across five co-located events, including the largest Blockchain Expo...
Bitmain’s Jihan Wu Talks Mining and Industry Growth With Bitcoin.com’s CEO
21.10.2019
At the World Digital Mining Summit in Frankfurt, Germany, Bitcoin.com’s CEO Stefan Rust sat down with Jihan Wu, cofounder of Bitmain Technologies and Matrixport. The two discussed how cryptocurrencies being used for payments is spreading and how Bitmain is doing after the bear market last...
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...
FATF Starts Checking How Well Countries Implement Crypto Standards
21.10.2019
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has agreed on how it will assess whether countries have taken the necessary steps to implement the crypto-related requirements. “Given the global nature of the virtual asset industry, it is essential that countries implement these requirements...
‘No-Deal Brexit Huge Positive for UK Cryptocurrency’ – How Brexit Could Affect the Industry
20.10.2019
British lawmakers have voted to postpone a crucial Brexit vote and forced Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ask the EU for an extension. News.Bitcoin.com talked to the CEO of a local crypto exchange to find out the effects a no-deal Brexit could have on the crypto industry. Also read: SEC Wants...
Kakao’s Klaytn Gets Eight New Blockchain App Partners
20.10.2019
Klaytn has welcomed as many as eight new blockchain projects on its platform for furthering the mass adoption of blockchain across the globe, as per the official announcement dated October 18, 2019. With these eight fresh partnerships, Klaytn’s number of total service partners has reached 47,...
Users of UltrAlpha Digital Asset Management Platform Get Long/Short Trading Strategy From Algoz
18.10.2019
Users of the UltrAlpha digital asset management services woke up to great news on Thursday as algorithm-based trading platform Algoz announced that it would be offering a long/short trading strategy to UltrAlpha customers. As per the announcement, UltrAlpha users will get access to services...
Survey: Chinese Students Want Crypto Jobs, 8% Own Cryptocurrencies
17.10.2019
A poll conducted among university students in China indicates that many of them see a bright future for cryptocurrencies in their country. A quarter of the respondents said they would seek employment in the industry that deals with digital assets and related technologies. Approximately one in...
Nasdaq Includes AI-Powered Index CIX100 in its Top 100 Coins
16.10.2019
Nasdaq, the 2nd biggest stock exchange in the world, has listed the well-known cryptocurrency data provider Cryptoindex’s CIX100 index powered by Artificial Intelligence. The update was shared through an official press release dated October 15, 2019. A cryptocurrency market benchmark CIX100...
HSBC Issues First Letter of Credit on a Live Blockchain in Malaysia, Involves Firm Importing Resins
16.10.2019
The list of use cases of blockchain just got bigger as banking giant HSBC has issued a Letter of Credit on a live blockchain. The transaction involves a company called Simply Packaging for importing resin from a Singaporean company. The European bank’s Malaysian arm was the issuing party, while...
Ford Test Driving Blockchain for Energy-Efficient Vehicles
15.10.2019
Ten vehicles have been outfitted with geofencing and blockchain capabilities to monitor their fuel efficiency in low-emission zones
Europol Predicts Rise of ‘Criminal’ Crypto Exchanges in Digital Underground
15.10.2019
Is the current industry landscape, where centralized exchanges dominate cryptocurrency trading volumes, about to change in the coming years? Europol predicts that international regulatory demands for identity verification on established venues will push privacy concerned traders into so-called...
Real Talk: Why You Really Need to Come to The Capital
15.10.2019
By now, you must have noticed the new appearance of a blue banner extending across the top of the CoinMarketCap homepage — the one right below our most-loved header banner advertisements! This dedicated space hosts our announcements for The Capital, […]
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5 Top Car Makers Enter Field Trials for Automatic Blockchain Payments
14.10.2019
Renault, BMW, General Motors, Honda and Ford are set to begin real-world testing of blockchain IDs for cars next month
Ukraine in a Rush to Legalize Cryptocurrencies Under Zelensky
12.10.2019
The new administration in Kiev, headed by the young president Volodymyr Zelensky, has brought renewed interest in cryptocurrencies. Fresh energy is now being injected into efforts to legalize decentralized digital money and regulate related economic activities. New draft laws have been proposed...
Michael Novogratz: Bitcoin has “one Store of Value,” While Other Cryptos are for Use
12.10.2019
There’s a growing debate in the crypto industry between the supporters of Bitcoin and other altcoins, about the general value, legitimacy, and usage. While some argue that each coin has its own value, others think all cryptos except Bitcoin will fall down someday. However, giant investor and market...
SEC, CFTC, FinCEN Warn Crypto Industry to Follow US Banking Laws
11.10.2019
The heads of three U.S. financial regulators warned the crypto industry to abide by banking laws in a joint statement published Friday