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Seed SEF Starts Testing of Its Physically Settled BTC Swaps
15.8.2019
Seed SEF (Swap Execution Facility) has begun the UAT (User Acceptance Testing) of its physically settled Bitcoin derivatives, as announced by the firm on 13th August 2019. The testing will continue until early August. The company’s UAT environment is now open for clients to commence trading...
Three of the World’s Biggest Tech Companies to Testify Against French Digital Tax in US
14.8.2019
Over the past two decades, some of the biggest tech companies in the world originated in the United States, but it was not long before those companies expanded into the rest of the world. As long as those companies operating in the United States, they were governed by tax laws in their native...
Head of FTC says He is Willing to go After Big Tech and Break the Companies Up
14.8.2019
If there is one thing that has been established beyond doubt, then that is the fact that much of the world is now heavily influenced by some of the biggest tech companies. Hence, over the past few years, there has been the talk among regulators and critics of the tech industry that many of...
SEC Lodges Emergency Action Against Fraudulent Organizer of VERI ICO
14.8.2019
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sought that the assets belonging to the organizer of VERI (Veritaseum) initial coin offering, Reginald “Reggie” Middleton, be frozen. The Commission has accused Middleton for conducting an illegal and fraudulent ICO for the VERI coins...
PlexCorps and United States SEC Reach Settlement
13.8.2019
According to the latest reports, the case between PlexCorps and the United States SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has reached a settlement. Both the individual defendants have given their written consent to pay the fines and refrain from participating in the activity of digital securities...
Banking Giants JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs Caution against Chinese Stocks as Trade War Continues
13.8.2019
The continued trade war between the world’s two biggest economies, the United States and China, has proven to be the biggest economic issue in this decade. On top of that, there is still no sign that the trade war is going to be resolved any time soon, and that has made life extremely different...
Tumblr to be Sold to WordPress Owner Automattic Inc by Verizon
13.8.2019
As the internet has grown more and more influential, plenty of internet properties have been developed by a range of companies. It is important to note that beyond the big names like Facebook or Twitter, plenty of highly influential blogging websites have also been developed and one of the most...
Venezuela National Lottery will Reward the Winners in BTC and Country’s Native Crypto- Petro
13.8.2019
The crypto is enjoying special attention in South America. The people from Argentina are paying a premium for cryptos. On the other hand, there are crypto prizes being offered in the Venezuelan national lottery. The interest in the cryptos is getting stronger, especially when the election’s results...
Humble Starting of a Beast: DeFi Ecosystem has $481 Million locked in
13.8.2019
DeFi (decentralized finance) is the new hot sector in the crypto sphere, and it is growing at a fast pace to take over the conventional financial systems, giving decentralized freedom to the users all across the world. For instance, InstaDApp, and Compound, which are ETH based decentralized...
US DOE Dedicates $1.05 Mil to Blockchain Energy Management Platform
10.8.2019
The US Department of Energy grants $1.05 million to expand a blockchain-based energy management platform to the public
Texas Securities Watchdog Shuts Down Craigslist Crypto Scammer
9.8.2019
Texas securities regulators issued a cease and desist order against an alleged crypto scammer advertising on Craigslist
BTC-e’s Vinnik Case Drags on as New Accusations Continue Emerging
9.8.2019
The U.S. has filed a new indictment in an ongoing tug-of-war with Russia over the fate of the accused BTC-e operator
Bitcoin Price Likely to Hit $15,000 Soon, Predict Financial Experts
9.8.2019
One of the primary purposes behind Bitcoin (BTC) picking up recognition as a safe-haven asset is, it permits speculators to invest money in cryptocurrency when the markets look wavering. With advancing trade pressures between the United States and China, just as developing vulnerability around...
Operation Food Search Gets $30,000 Donation from Bank of America
9.8.2019
As everyone knows, homelessness and hunger are problems that affect not only the poorer nations of the world but also in highly developed countries like the United States. Over the past decades, plenty of nonprofit organizations have come into existence which is involved in fighting against hunger...
Crypto Trading App Robinhood Launching in UK Following FCA Approval
8.8.2019
A subsidiary of U.S.-based stock and crypto trading app Robinhood received FCA approval to operate as a broker in the U.K
Kik Fights Back; Submits Exhaustive Report Against SEC’s Cryptocurrency Lawsuit
7.8.2019
Kik Interactive’s instant messaging mobile app- Kik Messenger faced complaints from SEC which were filed against the company in June this year. During the lawsuit, which was filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the Canadian messenger company, the platform aggressively...
Facebook Engages Former Aide of US Senate Banking Committee to Campaign for Its Cryptocurrency Libra Project
7.8.2019
Facebook has engaged Former Aide of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to campaign for its new Libra cryptocurrency venture. The U.S. Senate’s ongoing hearings on cryptocurrency had a few representatives state that they are supportive of the U.S. driving in crypto and blockchain, while others...
tZERO Awarded Patent for TOME Technique to Record Exchanges on Public Blockchain Ledgers
7.8.2019
tZERO, the worldwide leader in blockchain technology for capital markets, reported that it was granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for TOME (Time Ordered Merkle Epoch) Technique. Regardless, TOME is a base-layer innovation that utilizes digital identification to record...
China Designated as Currency Manipulator by United States Treasury
6.8.2019
In what can be termed as an unexpected turn of events, the United States Treasury has designated China as a Currency Manipulator. The announcement has been done via the Treasury Department’s official Twitter handle on 5th August, followed by a press release. U.S. Treasury Designates China as...
MIT’s AI Lab Scrutinizes 200,000 Bitcoin Transaction, only 2% Found To Be Illicit
4.8.2019
There has been a lot of talk around the misuse of Bitcoins, especially after US President Donald Trump’s tweet on the apex cryptocurrency, stating that it is a used for illegal activities like drug trafficking and money laundering. However, recent research by Massachusetts Institute of Technology...