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3 Insights on Crypto Derivatives and Risk from Veteran OTC Traders
7.11.2019
Missed our webinar on crypto derivatives? Read the takeaways from CoinDesk Research's chat with OTC trading pros Yingfeng Shao and Martin Garcia
New IRS Policy on Crypto Clears the Air Though Left Some Issues Wide Open
7.11.2019
The tax-related cryptocurrency policy has been eagerly awaited in the United States of America for a long time. Finally, on October 9, the guidelines related to cryptocurrency taxation have been updated by the federal department, the Internal Revenue Service. All the contentious issues related...
Staking Pool IOST Adds Decentralized Staking Mining Service Newpool as Partner Node
7.11.2019
Staking pool IOST has added decentralized staking mining service Newpool as a partner node. Accordingly, Newpool will launch the IOST PoS staking pool on November 30. Newpool will work for the ecological development of IOST. Proof-of-Stake (PoS) was developed as a consensus mechanism as the carbon...
Kava Faces Mainnet Launch Failure on November 5; Plans to Retry on November 12
7.11.2019
Kava takes pride in being one of the leading Defi platforms that offer cross-chain CDP for leveraging and hedging of popular digital assets. The platform renders the users to collateralize their virtual assets for free of cost via its multi collateral CDP system. Having been secured by more than...
Trading Platform Pool-X Launches Its Long-awaited Lockdrop Activity
7.11.2019
Popular trading platform Pool-X has launched its most awaited LockDrop activity, in which 2 percent of the entire POL supply will be distributed. POOL-X is an autonomous subsidiary incubated by KuCoin. It supports lockup crypto transactions. It aims to boost the upcoming development of the...
Russian Crypto Law Could Sideline Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Altcoins
7.11.2019
As Russia's crypto legislation is taking a confusing shape, local experts do not rule out that it might effectively stop Russians from legally trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum and other major altcoins on regulated domestic exchanges.
“Until the full text of the amended bill is published, it...
Asia’s Bakkt? AAX Rolls Out Crypto Trading With London Stock Exchange Tech
7.11.2019
AAX, a Hong Kong-based crypto exchange that uses the London Stock Exchange's matching engine technology, has officially launched
Hong Kong Now Offers Opt-In Regulation to Crypto Exchanges
7.11.2019
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has established a new regulatory framework that allows crypto exchanges to opt-in to be licensed and regulated. Starting Wednesday, centralized trading platforms can apply for a license, providing they meet certain requirements including adequate...
Australian Home Affairs Minister Says Terrorists Use Crypto to Obfuscate Crimes
7.11.2019
The Australian Minister of Home Affairs warned that terrorists are exploiting cryptocurrencies to “fund their deadly missions”
WATCH: Deribit CEO Says Crypto Exchange’s $1.3 Million Gaffe Was ‘Wake-Up Call’
7.11.2019
Deribit CEO John Jansen says the crypto exchange's $1.3 million payment to investors helped them stay competitive
Kim Dotcom Token Sale Postponed Over ‘Regulatory Uncertainty’
6.11.2019
In 2017, Kim Dotcom, the founder of the now-defunct file hosting service Megaupload, revealed a similar service called K.im that planned to give anyone the ability to upload files, documents, code, videos, and music files and get paid in crypto for their work. Since then, Dotcom’s team...
New York Resident Indicted for Crypto Scam, Charged With Wire Fraud
6.11.2019
U.S. authorities have charged a New York resident with wire fraud for misusing investors’ funds in a digital currency scheme dubbed Igobit
WATCH: Binance CEO CZ Says Crypto Exchange Is No ‘Outlaw’
6.11.2019
In a wide-ranging video interview, Binance CEO CZ rejects the popular perception of his crypto exchange as a global crypto pirate
Noah Project Partners With Platinum Q DAO to Create a New Crypto Powered Ecosystem
6.11.2019
Platinum Q DAO has proudly announced its strategic partnership with the Noah Project that aims at creating a blockchain-powered ecosystem for daily transactions, remittances, and payments. Platinum Q DAO is an international company that provides IEO/STO Listing, legal, advisory, marketing, and tech...
OKEx is Launching USDT Crypto Futures Trading in Tether Stablecoin
6.11.2019
Recently, the crypto exchange company, OKEx, announced its plans regarding the launch of trading crypto USDT (Tether) futures contracts with leverage up to 100x. The exchange company will support various trading pairs with Ether (ETH), Bitcoin (BTC), EOS, Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC)...
Biger Crypto Exchange to Employ Investment in ZOS for Building Decentralized Exchange ZosEx
6.11.2019
The leading cryptocurrency and digital assets trading platform, Biger Exchange, has broadcasted the news about its strategic agreement with the well-known globally-reputed decentralized finance platform, ZOS. As per the agreement, the exchange will put in its funds in ZOS and transform it into...
Binary Options Scams Spread Into Crypto, Time for US Lawmakers to Act
6.11.2019
Ex-CFTC attorney says internet-based binary options platforms are luring in crypto investors “where there are legitimate products, non-legitimate products follow”
EToro Trading Platform Acquires Crypto Portfolio Management App
6.11.2019
Trading platform eToro has acquired cryptocurrency portfolio management app Delta for a reported $5 million
Conceal and Reveal: The Evolution of Privacy Coin Technology
6.11.2019
Privacy can assume many forms and occur on many levels. The technologies that blockchain architects originally envisioned for privacy coins are now being utilized by an array of crypto stakeholders, from enterprises to exchanges. What began as a means of transacting anonymously has spawned...
US SEC Report Notes Trading Suspensions, Actions Against Crypto Firms in 2019
6.11.2019
The U.S. SEC has issued a report on enforcement actions in 2019 that notes a number of cases the regulator initiated against digital asset-related firms