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Binance Donates $1 Million in Crypto for Australian Bushfire Relief
8.1.2020
The cryptocurrency community is again showing its commitment to support charitable goals around the world. Binance, the most active international digital asset exchange, has donated $1 million to help with Australian fire relief efforts and invites the community to join the initiative. The recent...
Directors of Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme Dunamiscoins Stand Trial
8.1.2020
The directors of an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme in Uganda have appeared in court to face 65 counts tied to obtaining money by false pretense
Binance Crypto Exchange Adds Support for Australian Dollars and Thai Baht
8.1.2020
Binance, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has added support for Australia and Thailand’s fiat currencies
Crypto Custody, Explained
8.1.2020
Crypto custody enables digital assets to be held in large volumes, potentially eliminating a major hurdle for institutional investors who want in #Sponsored
Korean Presidential Committee Pushes to Make Cryptocurrency Mainstream
8.1.2020
A South Korean committee directly under the president has recommended several measures to the government that will make cryptocurrency mainstream. Emphasizing that “it is no longer possible to stop crypto asset trade,” the committee recommends integrating crypto into the country’s...
Kraken Reveals 49% Increase in Law Enforcement Investigations
8.1.2020
The publication of crypto exchange Kraken’s 2019 Transparency Report has provoked discussion about the scale of government surveillance. According to the report, Kraken received 710 requests last year (or two per day), impacting approximately 1,222 accounts. The report provides further...
Sony’s Car Points to a Future of Machine-to-Machine Crypto Payments
7.1.2020
Could Sony's sensor-laden car be the future of blockchain-based mobility?
SEC Examination Office Gets Specific About Crypto Priorities in 2020
7.1.2020
The SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations detailed its crypto priorities for 2020, highlighting employee supervision and transfer agents developing blockchain technology
Though 'Intriguing,' Crypto Won't Dethrone Dollar, Says IMF Economist
7.1.2020
The U.S. dollar currently is not at risk of being dethroned by a digital currency, IMF chief economist says
US SEC Prioritizes Crypto Compliance in 2020, But Hints at Kinder Gentler Approach
7.1.2020
U.S. SEC will continue to prioritize crypto compliance in the coming year, but seems to be more interested in bringing the industry in from the cold
Turkey's Financial Watchdog Plans to Regulate Crypto Markets, Report Says
7.1.2020
Turkey’s securities market authority CMB plans to regulate crypto markets in 2020, local sources say
Biometric Cards and Fund Savers: The Marvelous World of Crypto Wallets
7.1.2020
The world of cryto, and funds in general, is a dangerous place as it's intriguing to many types of bad players, all of which are targeting our coins, just waiting for an opportunity to put their fingers into our wallets. That's why the wallet creators are in a constant race of who can offer...
Market Update: Top Cryptos Face Strong Resistance Ahead
7.1.2020
On January 6, digital currency markets saw decent gains as the entire crypto market capitalization surpassed the $200 billion mark at 3:50 p.m. EST. Since then most cryptocurrencies have tested heavy resistance and a slew of assets are being held back. Moreover, crypto trade volumes have increased...
CFTC Cannot Locate Man Responsible for Over $140 Million Crypto Ponzi
7.1.2020
The regulators are unable to find the man responsible for a $140 million Bitcoin pyramid scheme
Regs Roundup: SEC Actions, Crypto Tax-Free in Korea, India’s National Blockchain Seminar
7.1.2020
In this roundup, we cover several crypto-related actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the New York regulator’s crypto job posting. We also cover new Chinese laws, South Korea’s tax clarification, India’s blockchain education, the IMF working with...
Messenger Giant Line’s Crypto Exchange to Delist XRP This Month
7.1.2020
BitBox, the Singapore-based crypto exchange of messaging giant Line, will delist XRP on Jan. 16
Problems Escalate in Venezuela as Millions Rush to Spend Petros
7.1.2020
According to the Venezuelan government, millions of families have used the petro, the country’s national digital currency, to pay for goods and services. As shoppers rush to spend their coins, merchants are reportedly struggling, effectively forced to sell goods at a deep discount. At least...
Store of Value Remains Crypto’s Best Use Case
7.1.2020
Store of value was the most viable and desirable use case across crypto in 2019 and offers a basis to increase adoption in the second decade of crypto, says Ryan Zurrer of Dialectic
Major South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Launches R&D Center
7.1.2020
Bithumb, a major South Korean crypto exchange, is launching its own R&D center for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
Gemini’s Head of Risk on How Crypto Beats Traditional Finance
7.1.2020
The arc of crypto bends toward regulation, so we might as well be prepared, says Gemini's risk chief and the president of the Virtual Commodities Association, Yusuf Hussain