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Dutch Authorities Arrest Two Men for Alleged Crypto Money Laundering
20.2.2020
Dutch financial authorities have arrested two men for laundering money with cryptocurrencies
Dutch Authorities Arrest 2 in Million-Euro Crypto Money Laundering Investigations
20.2.2020
Dutch tax enforcers with the Netherlands’ Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service arrested two men Monday for laundering millions of euros in cryptocurrency
Boerse Stuttgart: New German Crypto Regulation Poised to Attract Institutional Investors
20.2.2020
Since the new German crypto regulation went into effect, financial institutions in Germany have been preparing to offer crypto custody services. Among them is Boerse Stuttgart, the country’s second-largest stock exchange. Having obtained a provisional license from BaFin, the regulator...
Israeli Banks Should Not Deny Services to Crypto Firms: Attorney General
20.2.2020
Israeli banks should not deny services to firms involved with crypto, attorney general Avichai Mandelblit said
Swiss Savers View Cryptocurrencies as Option, Now That Bank Accounts Don’t Save Them From Inflation
20.2.2020
Cryptocurrencies are gradually becoming a viable alternative for savers in Switzerland, according to a new poll. The Alpine nation’s crypto-friendly business climate and increasing regulatory clarity makes them a relatively easy addition to investors’ portfolios. Many Swiss people...
50m-User Chat App Kakao Delays Its Crypto Wallet + More News
19.2.2020
A screenshot of the KakaoTalk chat app.
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The Kakao Group’s KakaoTalk chat app-linked crypto wallet Klip will debut...
Crypto Exchange Binance Suspends Trading Over ‘Systems Messaging Error’
19.2.2020
The exchange said the outage is due to system maintenance prompted by a problem with a data feed
Market Update: Bitcoin Halving Hype, Golden Cross Signals, and GBTC’s 41% Premium
19.2.2020
Cryptocurrency markets have seen fresh gains on Wednesday after the slight pullback that started two days prior. Most of the top 10 digital currencies by market cap have gained between 4-8% and the entire market valuation of all cryptos has hovered between $295-300 billion. Also Read: Voluntary...
Coinbase Hits 'Significant Milestone' in Crypto Adoption
19.2.2020
Source: Twitter/@dftrades
Major, San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has become a credit card giant Visa principal member.
Coinbase said that they are the "first pure-play crypto company" to be approved as a principal member. The exchange called this development a "significant...
Italian Soccer Giant Juventus Inks Deal for Ethereum-Based Player Collectibles
19.2.2020
The top Italian soccer team is launching digital collectible "cards" of players via a partnership with blockchain-based game platform Sorare
Crypto Exchange Operators Let Workers Stay at Home in Coronavirus-hit Japan
19.2.2020
A number of leading Japanese firms – including the operators of two of the country’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges – are taking steps to allow their employees to work from home or avoid rush-hour commutes as coronavirus fears deepen.
Media outlet Crypto Watch reports that GMO Internet,...
KuCoin Adds Support for Canadian Dollar; Users can Now Buy Crypto Using CAD
19.2.2020
Prominent crypto exchange KuCoin announced on Wednesday that it has added support for the Canadian Dollar. In its official tweet, KuCoin stated that users will now be able to buy crypto using CAD on its Quebec based crypto trading platform Simplex. KuCoin Adds Support for Canadian Dollar...
Korean ICO Project Shuts Down, Says ‘Negative Perceptions’ of Crypto Made Business Impossible
19.2.2020
Contents Protocol will refund approximately $7.5 million-worth of ether back to investors
Don’t Obsess Over Crypto End-Users, We Still Need Developers to Build the Back End
19.2.2020
It’s not all about the needs of end-users. Let's focus on the wants of the developers and dreamers who build crypto infrastructure
UK Crypto Exchange Coinfloor Launches ‘No BS’ Service for Bitcoin Beginners
19.2.2020
The exchange, which dropped ethereum to focus solely on bitcoin, is launching a simplified buying service for crypto newbies
Coinbase Becomes First ‘Pure’ Crypto Firm Approved as Visa Principal Member
19.2.2020
The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange will have the power to issue payment cards with the new status
How to Mine Bitcoin in 2020
19.2.2020
Bitcoin mining is a great way to earn cryptocurrency while providing a valuable service to the global network of users. Miners can set up a hardware operation by themselves or join forces with a large venture via cloud mining. If you are looking to enter this field in 2020, here is what you need...
Infinito Wallet Joins Hands With Simplex To Serve Crypto Community
19.2.2020
Serving the crypto community with its world-class tools, the Infinito Wallet has announced the news about its strategic collaboration with renowned EU licensed fintech company, Simplex. The integration between the two leading firms will help the users to purchase cryptocurrencies via credit...
Crypto Mining Giant Canaan Partners With Blockchain Firm Northern Data
19.2.2020
Major mining hardware manufacturer Canaan and blockchain tech provider Northern Data AG will cooperate on blockchain and AI development
Crypto Industry Lauds Token Safe Harbor, But Warns of Risks
19.2.2020
Crypto advocates are praising SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s token “safe harbor” proposal, though not without questioning the details