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Despite a Row of Defections, Facebook Unveils its Crypto Libra
15.10.2019
The recent row of defections by major global companies doesn’t seem to have deterred Facebook’s spirits. The leading social network giant, on Monday, has officially taken a step forward with its plans of creating its own cryptocurrency known as Libra. The Libra Association has signed up 21 members...
Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case to November
15.10.2019
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday once again postponed hearing the case against the crypto banking restrictions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank has replied to crypto exchanges’ representation as directed by the court, which was supposed to resume hearing the case...
BNB-Based Crypto ETP Now Live on Swiss SIX Stock Exchange
15.10.2019
The new exchange traded product (ETP) will be underlaid by $20 million worth of Binance coin
Small Crypto Exchanges ‘Low-hanging Fruit’ for North Korean Hackers
15.10.2019
A South Korean security expert says he is “unsurprised” by allegations that hackers from the North have developed a so-called “fake crypto app” that allows them to seize control of computers. The expert says Pyongyang cyber-criminals are becoming more “technologically adroit” in their methods...
Diversified Crypto Fund Receives FINRA Regulatory Approval
15.10.2019
Grayscale Investments has received regulatory approval to publicly quote shares of its diversified crypto fund. The product, which is the firm’s only diversified offering, invests in five main cryptocurrencies. In addition, the firm offers nine single-asset investment funds, some of which...
Europol: Crypto-Ransomware Remains Most Prominent Cyber Attack
14.10.2019
Crypto-ransomware remains a top threat according to a recent report by Europol
FINRA Approves Grayscale’s Public Quote for Crypto Fund Shares
14.10.2019
Digital asset management fund Grayscale has received FINRA approval to publicly quote its diversified crypto fund GDLCF
Crypto Listing & Delisting Announcements: Week 41
14.10.2019
Below is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting announcements by cryptocurrency exchanges that we found last week and today.
Have we missed something? Do you have information about new listings and/or delistings? Let us know...
Ripple, Coinbase Invest in Mexico’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Bitso
14.10.2019
Ripple, Coinbase invest an undisclosed amount in the largest Mexican crypto exchange for expansion into Brazil and Argentina
Thrill-Seeking Drives Investors to Trade Crypto, Study Finds
14.10.2019
Investors who trade crypto tend to take bigger risks in the stock market, suggesting they seek dopamine more than diversification, a study found
N. Korean Hackers’ New MacOS Malware Hides Behind Fake Crypto Firm
14.10.2019
North Korea’s Lazarus APT Group hackers have created another malware targeting macOS crypto users
Crypto Market Sentiment Improves for the Second Week in a Row
14.10.2019
Crypto market sentiment measure, Sentscore, for the top 10 coins by market capitalization, is continuing its rise, away from the verge of the negative zone, for the second week in a row. Compared to the last week’s Sentscore of 4.41, this Monday finds it at 4.89, according to Omenics, a crypto...
US Financial Regulators Warn Crypto Asset Industries to Abide by the Banking Laws
14.10.2019
The heads of three financial regulators of the US, namely SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission), and FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) have released a joint statement on October 11th, warning the crypto asset industries to adhere to...
Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Is Bringing Blockchain to Zurich
14.10.2019
The Crypto Valley Association and Zurich Tourism are working to bring blockchain awareness, tourism and business to Zurich
Gigajoule Floating Solutions Unveils Coineal Launchpad for Its GIGJ Token IEO
14.10.2019
Gigajoule Floating Solutions, the firm which takes pride in being a revolutionary electricity generator, has broadcasted the news that it will be utilizing the potential of the highly reputed platform, Coineal Launchpad, for its Gigajoule Token (GIGJ) IEO. The firm is gearing up to employ the funds...
Telegram Could Delay the Issue of its Crypto After the US Stops Token Sale
14.10.2019
Telegram, the popular messaging app offering encrypted messaging service, could defer the issuance of its digital currency since the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the company to cease the reportedly unlawful sale of its Gram token in the nation. Initially...
Tax Guide: What Crypto Owners Should Know
14.10.2019
With the rise in price and the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies, more governments worldwide have been ramping up efforts to tax them. Some countries are using extreme measures to get their hands on this new source of untapped revenue, but there are also tax-friendly countries that are...
Coinbase Makes Another European Expansion Step + 8 More Crypto News
14.10.2019
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Major U.S.-based crypto exchange and wallet company Coinbase said they have been granted...
Crypto IRS Audits: Hire Professionals or Do it Yourself?
14.10.2019
The IRS continues to hunt for crypto user identities. If the IRS audits you, sends you notices, etc., should you handle it yourself or get professional help?
Sudden Cyworld Shutdown Puts Clink Crypto Investors at Risk: Report
14.10.2019
Cyworld’s cryptocurrency Clink appears to be on its last legs as the social media platform has stopped operations without warning