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Japan Has FATF Green Light to Create ‘SWIFT Network’ for Crypto: Report
18.7.2019
Japan is said to be leading the creation of an international cryptocurrency payments network similar to banking network SWIFT
WATCH: Former ConsenSys Fintech Lead Says Facebook Will Rule Crypto Payments
18.7.2019
Llanos sees Facebook's rise in the payments space as nearly inevitable. So how can startups compete? He has some ideas
Tokyo ‘Builds SWIFT Network for Crypto Payments with FATF’s Blessing’
18.7.2019
The Japanese government is reportedly spearheading an international initiative to create a “network for cryptocurrency payments, similar to the SWIFT network used by banks” – in conjunction with the country’s top regulator and the inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
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The Slovakian Crypto Exchange “Stockpoint” Updated Design of the Platform and Simplified Cryptocurrency Trading
18.7.2019
Stockpoint cryptocurrency trading platform made changes to the interface and updated the functionality, which made crypto active trading easier and more accessible. Recent interface changes have affected many features of the platform. Now the main page offers basic cryptocurrency rates, displays...
Bitcoin and Voluntaryism – Where Libertarian Philosophy Meets Crypto
18.7.2019
For the uninitiated, voluntaryism is a philosophy based on consent. In the simplest terms it says: “If it’s not voluntary, it’s not moral.” This basic statement is often countered with “Yes, but not everyone agrees on that, some people use violence to get what they...
Ignore Crypto Twitter – Life as a Nocoiner Isn’t That Bad
18.7.2019
Crypto Twitter (CT) is filled with half-witted commentary and price predictions by so-called luminaries, maximalists, and influencers. As the price of BTC has dropped to four figures, the usual tweets from CT thought leaders has insisted that this is the last chance to buy bitcoin for under...
Coinbase Releases New Data Tools for ‘First-Time’ Crypto Investors
18.7.2019
A new suite of tools from Coinbase shows how the crypto exchange's top traders are managing their assets
Swiss Crypto Broker Bitcoin Suisse Applies for Banking and Securities Licenses
17.7.2019
These anticipatory steps have been taking in face of a "maturing" regulatory environment, as the firm plans to expand its crypto-related financial services
States Rush to Collect Abandoned Crypto
17.7.2019
A bill has been proposed in the New York State Assembly, which would liquidate unclaimed cryptocurrency after the digital assets have been abandoned and transfer them to a state office. However, such legislation comes with many unresolved issues and unanswered questions.
An industry group,...
JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon: Facebook’s Crypto Isn’t a Short-Term Concern
17.7.2019
“We’re going to be talking about Libra three years from now," JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday
White Label Crypto Card Provider Targets 10% of Litecoin Users
17.7.2019
Source: iStock/Albert_Karimov
Ternio, a U.S.-based blockchain project developer and provider of crypto payment card solutions, targets 10% of litecoin users with a new card in the near term, Ian Kane, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company, told Cryptonews.com.
Ternio, which recently issued...
Hacked BITpoint Exchange to Refund 50,000 Affected Users in Crypto
17.7.2019
BITPoint Japan has said that the roughly 50,000 users who lost funds in its recent hack will be reimbursed in cryptocurrency on a 1:1 basis
SEC Begins Green-Lighting Token Offerings
17.7.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently made history when it green-lighted two token offerings under Regulation A+. “This is the first time in U.S. history that a crypto token offering has received SEC qualification,” one of the two qualified issuers proclaims. Also read:...
France’s Financial Watchdog Proposes ‘Voluntary’ Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms
17.7.2019
In exchange for regulatory approval, crypto firms can opt to abide by capital, tax, and consumer protection requirements
How They Will Attack Bitcoin: The Hypocritical Shock Campaign of US Monetary Policy
17.7.2019
On July 16, U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin gave a short press briefing discussing cryptocurrencies and the pressing need for regulation. A 28-minute slodge of alphabet agency soup, studded with calculated mentions of “terrorism” nearly every minute, casual...
Crypto Mom Warns of US Inaction as France Unveils ICO 'Talks'
17.7.2019
A commissioner at a top American regulator says that the country’s financial system’s reluctance to provide firm cryptocurrency guidelines is dangerous, and could lead to the United States falling behind other more pro-active nations. Meanwhile, France may be already attempting to steal a march...
India To Ban All Digital Tokens, As Per Bill Leaked Online; McAfee Says It’s Impossible To Ban Crypto
17.7.2019
India has been one of the worst nightmares for the crypto industry. While the land has been generally supportive towards other technologies, it has been absolutely hostile towards decentralized currencies. Things were expected to get better after the intervention of the Supreme Court but have...
Global Crypto War Is Heating up – Iran Next in Line With Its Own Gold-Backed Coin
17.7.2019
Control of the U.S. dollar and the global financial system that depends on it gives the American government an incredibly powerful tool in shaping international affairs. As such, it is not surprising that its geopolitical rivals around the world will try to exploit the invention of cryptocurrency...
Bitcoin Dives Under USD 10,000, Crypto Market Down 10%
16.7.2019
The most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin, dropped by almost USD 1,000 on Tuesday, breaking the USD 10,000 level and almost reaching USD 9,600, while the whole market capitalization dropped by more than 10%.
At pixel time (17:49 UTC), bitcoin trades at c. USD 9,641, and is down by almost 9% in...
Atomic Wallet Announces TRON-USDT Airdrop Worth $30 million, Daily Rewards for TRX Hodlers
16.7.2019
Atomic Wallet has announced $30 million airdrops for TRON and USDT users. The airdrop will take place over 30 days, between July 15 to August 15. Also, Atomic Wallet also announced that those holding TRON based USDT for more than 30 days on the wallet will receive daily rewards. ⚡️We fully support...