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Alibaba Denies ‘Partnership’ With Lolli, Highlighting Crypto Industry Pitfalls
15.11.2019
What really constitutes a "partnership" at the intersection of e-commerce and crypto?
The Crypto Companies Reinventing the Wallet
15.11.2019
You wouldn’t think there was much to improve about cryptocurrency wallets. Save for a few UX improvements here and there, what’s to reinvent? A surprising amount, it turns out. This year has seen a resurgence in wallet investment and innovation, with VCs throwing funds at startups...
Criminal Case Against Failed WEX Crypto Exchange Points at Russian Law Enforcement
15.11.2019
The administrator of failed crypto exchange WEX has reportedly told Russian police that he was forced to hand over users' holdings to the FSB
FinCEN Chief: US Will Strictly Enforce Anti-Money Laundering In Crypto
15.11.2019
FinCEN Director said that Anti-Money Laundering laws will be strictly enforced in the world of crypto
China Is Poised for Another Crypto Trading Crackdown as Speculation Returns
15.11.2019
China appears set to crack down on crypto trading again after President Xi Jinping's praise for blockchain tech revived speculation in the sector
International Law Enforcement Conference Addresses Crypto and the ‘Criminal Economy’
15.11.2019
The 2019 National Proceeds of Crime Conference (NPOCC) held in Brisbane, Australia from November 13-15 addressed “Globalisation and Digitisation of the Criminal Economy,” and featured 200+ delegates hearing from representatives of organizations such as the Australian Federal Police...
Crypto IPO Season: Race to Secure an Offering Heats Up
15.11.2019
As the crypto markets enter a period of relative stability, some of the biggest crypto companies are vying for a public listing
From Corporate Desperation to Ethereum Riches: A Journey
15.11.2019
Dan Conway. Source: a screenshot, Instagram/danconwaywriter
Dan Conway, an author and a self-described “expert on crypto culture, decentralization and corporate America,” shared with the world how he bet his life savings on crypto and earned millions.
Conway says he was an executive in a vast...
Indian Parliament Will Not Consider Total Crypto Ban in Winter Session
15.11.2019
The Indian government will not discuss its draft bill on a proposed total ban on crypto in the winter session of Parliament, as was previously planned
Ukrainian Railways Branch Caught Mining Crypto With State Power
15.11.2019
The Lviv branch of Ukrainian Railways has been caught red-handed diverting company electricity to mine bitcoin
Hong Kong’s New Criteria on Crypto Exchanges Actually Isn't Important
15.11.2019
Experts discuss whether Hong Kong’s new framework for crypto exchanges will actually have a positive impact on the local market
Indian Government Introduces New Crypto Courses for Undergraduates
15.11.2019
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have started making a place for themselves in the Indian marketspace. Having covered with stringent regulatory measures and banking restrictions, the Indian government has added a breather for the digital currency niche with the introduction of education...
Indian Government Delays Introducing Cryptocurrency Bill
15.11.2019
The Indian government previously told the supreme court that the country’s cryptocurrency bill may be introduced in the Winter session of parliament. However, the crypto bill is not included in the agenda published by Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s parliament. This gives...
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Have a ‘Crypto’ Plan
15.11.2019
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The BRICS Business Council has discussed the possibility of creating a single 'cryptocurrency' to facilitate settlements between member countries, after Russia’s sovereign wealth fund put forward a proposal.
The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa...
xx network Announces Arrival of xx coin to Boost Safety and Transaction Speed
15.11.2019
In an important development, the pioneering personality in the field of cryptography David Chaum has announced the arrival of the xx coin. The digital currency is going to support a host of dApp applications in addition to supporting payments and messaging on the xx network. The technical details...
Crypto Exchanges Found a Way to Solve Major Regulatory Headache
15.11.2019
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Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) just launched the OpenVASP initiative that aims to solve one of the biggest regulatory challenges, known as the "travel rule."
As a reminder, the rule necessitates that VASPs share customer info with each other, so that...
Institutional Investors Want These 3 Things Before Jumping Into Crypto
15.11.2019
Institutional investors are closer than ever to embracing crypto
Line-Yahoo Japan Merger Set to Shake up the Crypto Scene
15.11.2019
Japanese cryptocurrency enthusiasts are watching business developments with interest after Softbank, the financial group that owns over 48% of Yahoo Japan, admitted that it was in talks with the operator of the Line chat app over a potential merger.
Line has recently launched its Bitmax...
Chinese Regulators Set to Push Inspections of Crypto Mining firms
15.11.2019
Chinese regulators in the province of Inner Mongolia intend to dispatch inspection units to assure the clean-up of local crypto mining companies
'We've Got to Be Careful’ With Crypto Regulation, Says QUOINE Co-Founder
15.11.2019
Crypto regulation is one of the hottest topics at the BlockShow Asia 2019