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Why Tokenized Projects Are Building on Bitcoin
20.11.2019
Bitcoin is something you hodl. Ethereum is something you build on. At least that has long been the official narrative, with projects favoring dedicated smart contract networks over Bitcoin for spinning out dapps and second layer solutions. Like all crypto narratives, however, this one has started...
PayPal Leads $4.2M Funding Round for Crypto Risk Management Platform
19.11.2019
PayPal leads a $4.2 million funding round for crypto risk management platform TRM Labs to further grow its services
Fidelity Digital Asset Services Now Authorized to Operate Crypto Custody Platform
19.11.2019
The New York State Department of Financial Services has authorized Fidelity Digital Asset Services to run a crypto custody platform
Canada’s Largest Bank Refutes Rumors About It Launching Crypto Exchange
19.11.2019
The Royal Bank of Canada has denied rumors about it launching a digital currency trading platform
At Least BTC 1.5 Million Might be Lost + More Crypto News
19.11.2019
Source: iStock/Albert_Karimov
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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At least BTC 1.5 million (USD 12 billion), or c. 8% of the current Bitcoin's supply...
Chinese Authorities Scrutinize and Report on Crypto Exchanges
19.11.2019
According to a notice issued on weibo.com, and later confirmed as authentic by business publication Caixin, authorities in Shanghai appear to have dispatched officials for conducting reviews of area businesses engaged in cryptocurrency dealings, and are set to report back to financial regulators...
Malware on Official Monero Website Can Steal Crypto: Investigator
19.11.2019
Monero’s official website was compromised to distribute software that steals cryptocurrency
PayPal Joins $4.2M Round for Crypto Banking Compliance Startup
19.11.2019
Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian’s Initialized Capital, Blockchain Capital and PayPal Ventures are backing TRM Labs in its effort to help financial firms manage crypto risk
When Lambo? Crypto’s Favorite Automaker to Track Cars on Salesforce Blockchain
19.11.2019
Automobili Lamborghini, the manufacturer of the most craved sports cars in crypto, will trial blockchain tech in its supply chain operations
Crypto Voucher Allows Users to Buy BNB, Steem, and ONT Token Through Credit Cards
19.11.2019
For all the crypto freaks, Crypto Voucher, the leading platform that works in lubricating crypto purchasing, has announced that it will now accept credit cards from customers without charging any payment fees from them. You can now buy $STEEM with a credit card! https://t.co/e1ot1NxVSo —...
Crypto Debit Card Targets Generation Z With a Promise of Financial Freedom
19.11.2019
From video games to fizzy drinks, teens have their own spending agenda. Raised in the digital age, generation Z also has a special sense of freedom, a product of unrestricted access to the internet and mass availability of new technology. Its members are potential natural adopters...
WazirX CEO Calls for Crypto in India; Explains “Bitcoin for a Common Man”
19.11.2019
Indian crypto exchange WazirX CEO, Nischal Shetty, in conversation with Sumit Jain, Co-founder of Commonfloor, at the OpenTalk platform explained why crypto is important for the common man in India. When asked his views on “Bitcoin for a common man”, he stated that the entire ethos of the internet...
WazirX CEO Urges PM Modi and FM Sitharaman to Focus on Crypto; Says Country Losing Important Tech Battle
19.11.2019
Even after a decade of existence and covering most of the first and second world, the crypto industry hasn’t been able to penetrate the Indian market as prominently as it would’ve liked. The reason? Government’s pessimistic approach towards crypto. While there are several factors...
RBC Says It Has No 'Near-term Plans' to Launch Crypto Exchange
19.11.2019
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The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the Canada-headquartered major global bank, has responded to reports that claimed it is on the verge of launching a Bitcoin and altcoin trading platform – saying it has no “near-term plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange...
Indian Supreme Court Wraps up Crypto Hearing for the Year
19.11.2019
The Supreme Court of India called on for hearing on Monday the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After hearing from the RBI’s counsel, the court wrapped up the case for the year. Its decision follows Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian...
US to Strictly Enforce Crypto Rules Similar to FATF Guidelines
19.11.2019
The U.S. government will strictly enforce the rules on cryptocurrencies similar to the standards recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has reaffirmed that its “Travel” rule applies to cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the Federal...
Crypto Markets Continue to Drop, Bitcoin Briefly Slips Below $8,200
18.11.2019
After another sell-off earlier today, crypto markets have continued to fall, with Bitcoin dropping below the $8,200 price mark
Crypto Listing & Delisting Announcements: Week 46
18.11.2019
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related 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...
Nexinter – Profit Sharing Crypto Exchange
18.11.2019
Today, Nexinter, the digital fiat-crypto and custodian exchange, has announced that it will be the profit sharing digital exchange in the world. 75% of the Nexinter’s profits from any operation or revenue stream on the platform will be returned to the community in a reward system.
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No, Royal Bank of Canada Isn’t Opening a Crypto Exchange
18.11.2019
Contrary to recent media reports, Canada’s largest bank is not opening a crypto exchange