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Governments 'Will Need to Respond' to this Crypto Surprise by Bermuda
16.10.2019
A big adoption news came to the Cryptoverse today as Bermuda, a British island territory with a population of c. 65,000 people, started accepting payments for taxes, fees and other government services in USD Coin (USDC), a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, managed by major players in the crypto...
Where US Regulators Stand on Crypto Assets
16.10.2019
The U.S. has many regulators responsible for overseeing different aspects of crypto assets, each with its own stance on how they should be regulated. Major regulators in the U.S. with strong opinions on cryptocurrency include the SEC, the CFTC, the Federal Reserve, Fincen, and the IRS. Also read:...
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...
Bermuda Now Accepts USDC Crypto for Taxes and Government Services
16.10.2019
Bermuda announced Wednesday it will accept payments in the USDC stablecoin "for taxes, fees and other government services."
Binance Coin (BNB) Unveiled as ETP on Six Swiss Stock Exchange
16.10.2019
Malta-based leading digital asset trading platform, Binance has added one more feather to its credit by entering into a strategic partnership with tech firm Amun AG. The crucial partnership has led to the launch of BNB, the native currency of Binance, as an Exchange Traded Product or ETP on...
EY Has Blockchain-based Solution to Governments + 11 More Crypto News
16.10.2019
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Major professional services firm, EY, launched EY OpsChain Public Finance Manager (PFM), a blockchain-enabled...
How to Trade Big Crypto Volumes, Explained
16.10.2019
Trading big crypto volumes consumes a lot of time, while also affecting the crypto markets. Learn how to trade large amounts effectively in our article #Sponsored
G20 Informed Stablecoins Could Pose Financial Stability Risk
16.10.2019
The Financial Stability Board has informed the G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs of the risks stablecoins could pose to financial stability. Unlike crypto assets which do not pose financial stability risk at this time, stablecoins could pose a host of challenges. Also read: Unicef...
Libra Could Merge With China’s Crypto in Taiwan, Says Foxconn Founder
16.10.2019
Foxconn’s founder and the richest man of Taiwan, Terry Gou, wants the island nation to embrace the ambitious Libra digital currency project of Facebook. In his latest speech, Gou has said that unlike other governments that have skeptically approached the Libra project, Taiwan could welcome it...
NBA-China Scandal Crashes Nike Sneaker-Backed Crypto Token Price
16.10.2019
The NBA-China fallout has sparked a 30%+ crash in the price of certain collectible sneaker-backed crypto tokens
Nasdaq Lists an AI-Powered Index of Crypto Market’s Top 100 Performers
16.10.2019
The Nasdaq stock exchange has listed an index of crypto’s top 100 coins alongside traditional market bellwethers like the S&P 500 and the Dow
Ripple's Strategy: Push XRP by Investing in Crypto Wallet Tech
16.10.2019
Brad Garlinghouse. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Bloomberg
This October alone, Ripple, a California-based crypto startup focusing on payment technologies, made three crypto wallet related steps that might help its native token, XRP to reach a wider audience.
The most recent announcement...
10 of the Best Telegram Crypto Channels
16.10.2019
Telegram’s token might have received short shrift from the SEC, but its messaging app has been embraced everywhere by everyone. 300 million users attest to the success of Pavel Durov’s end-to-end encrypted platform, which has become a mainstay of the crypto community. On the rare...
Street Artist Pascal Boyart Helps Venezuelan Creators Earn Crypto
16.10.2019
Crypto-passionate street artist Pascal Boyart, well known in the space for being the first artist in his style to affix Bitcoin QR codes to his work, is now helping Venezuelan muralists and creators earn crypto. The Paris-based “Pboy,” also famous for hiding BTC in...
Telegram Awaits Court Hearing on SEC Case Against Its Token Sale
16.10.2019
Telegram, the most popular messenger in the crypto community, is facing challenges surrounding the launch of its TON blockchain. Following an intervention by the U.S. securities regulator, a court hearing on the sale of the native gram tokens is scheduled to take place a week before the network...
eToro Launches Crypto Portfolio Weighted by Twitter Mentions
15.10.2019
With an AI system trawling through 850,000,000 tweets a day, the network portfolio calibrates an optimal status based on an evaluation of sentiments
Crypto Markets Turn Red, While Bitcoin Price Takes a Hit Below $8,200
15.10.2019
Crypto markets are turning red, with Bitcoin taking a sudden dip below the $8,200 price mark
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...
A New Trend in Crypto Funding Campaigns: Companies Resorting to IEOs
15.10.2019
The share of investments in IEO is becoming much larger and catching up with the IPO market indicators with the mass adoption of “multiple IEO” and STEO trends
Layer1 Secures $50M from Peter Thiel, Others to Mine Crypto in Texas
15.10.2019
Layer1 has raised $50 million from industry stakeholders including PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and early stage investor Shasta Ventures