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Russia’s Expobank Bank Issues Country’s First Crypto-Collateral Loan
19.8.2020
The Russian bank Expobank says it has issued the nation’s first-ever crypto-backed loan – despite the fact that the country has recently introduced a new law that prohibits the use of tokens as a form of payment.
Per a report from media outlet Kommersant, the loan was secured by using tokens issued...
Huobi Meets ‘Loud and Clear’ Demand for Crypto Savings Accounts
19.8.2020
Huobi makes a pitch to those who ”want to earn a good profit worry-free.”
Waves Powers Russia’s First Reported Crypto-Backed Bank Loan
19.8.2020
Russian banks are not waiting for full regulatory clarity to issue crypto loans
Chinese Iron Importers Favor Crypto Over US Dollars
19.8.2020
Chinese iron ore importers want to adopt the digital yuan to make transactions less dependent on American currency
Colombian Technology Ministry Endorses Blockchain and Crypto
19.8.2020
Colombian public entities have identified ten areas that would benefit from blockchain solutions
Stiffened Regulations, Naira Devaluation Pushing Nigerians to Crypto
19.8.2020
Around the world, the acceptance and utilization of blockchain technology and its underlying cryptocurrencies has become more imperative. With the surge in the number of bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins users, it could be presumed that people are now more aware of the possibility of attaining financial...
Trader Who Earned USD 11m Shares Trading Techniques, Offers Advice
19.8.2020
A bitcoin (BTC) trader has shared the story about how he earned over USD 11,000 million, and offered some technical advice for beginner traders.
The trader told his story in an interview with bitFlyer Japan, a trading platform, which described him as one of "the most famous" of...
Dave Portnoy Says He’ll Be a Crypto Millionaire by September
18.8.2020
Davey Day Trader crowned himself the king of Bitcoin
Brazil’s Biggest Crypto Exchanges Agree to Self-Regulate
18.8.2020
Some of Brazil’s biggest crypto exchanges have agreed to create and abide by a new self-regulatory code of conduct, and have collectively vowed to impose know-your-customer (KYC) and other compliance-related protocols.
Per media outlet Criptonoticias, the initiative was launched by the Brazilian...
Key Timing for Adoption? Crypto Goes Mainstream With TV, Newspaper Ads
18.8.2020
Recent advertising campaigns by cryptocurrency fund management firms are well timed as investors look for safe havens from inflation
More Football Crypto as Japanese League Goes Blockchain + More News
18.8.2020
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Blockchain-powered fantasy football platform Sorare says it will launch a complete set of J-League – Japanese top-flight professional...
The OCC’s Crypto Custody Letter Was Years in the Making
18.8.2020
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has been evaluating the cryptocurrency space for years, well before it publicly announced banks could provide services in the field last month
Binance Credited With Helping Take Down Ukraine Crypto Laundering Group
18.8.2020
Binance began pouring more resources into its data analysis and laundering detection capabilities earlier this year
Capital One Files Patent for Cryptocurrency Market AI Prediction System
18.8.2020
Major U.S. financial services company Capital One has filed a new patent application for a cryptocurrency analysis and trading system that will attempt to predict crypto market trends and generate trading decisions using artificial intelligence (AI). Capital One’s Cryptocurrency AI System...
Crypto Exchange LGO Integrates With Fireblocks to Speed Up Trading Times
18.8.2020
LGO says its partnership with Fireblocks will speed up slow deposit times – an opportunity cost for crypto exchange users
Researchers Detect Crypto-Mining Worm to Steal AWS Credentials
18.8.2020
Cybersecurity researchers now expect future cryptojackers to mimic this worm’s ability to hack Amazon Web Services credentials
Book Review: The Little Book of Crypto
18.8.2020
An introduction to crypto with none of the BS, but plenty of the S
21Shares Has Added Over 160% to Its Managed Crypto Funds in 2020
18.8.2020
The crypto rally of 2020 is not the biggest reason for 21Shares’ growth
Two States Sanction South African Firms for Crypto Debit Card Fraud
18.8.2020
The Texas State Securities Board and Alabama Securities Commission issued cease and desist orders in response to a crypto debit card scam
Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Trusts from Grayscale Investments Begin Trading
18.8.2020
Grayscale Investments’ Litecoin Trust (LTCN) and Bitcoin Cash Trust (BCHG) have received DTC eligibility on Monday, which means the shares can begin trading publicly. The firm’s latest funds give investors exposure to the crypto assets bitcoin cash and litecoin and shares will be traded...