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Crypto News From the Spanish-Speaking World: Sept. 30 – Oct. 5 in Review
6.10.2019
This week’s selected crypto news from Spain and Latin America, courtesy of Cointelegraph en Español
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Sept. 30 – Oct. 5 in Review
6.10.2019
From Cointelegraph auf Deutsch: This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from the German-speaking world
McAfee to Launch Decentralized Token Exchange With No Restrictions
6.10.2019
On the heels of launching his crypto platform, McAfee Magic, the former antivirus software tycoon John McAfee plans to launch a distributed exchange on Monday, October 7. ‘McAfeedex’ will run on the Ethereum blockchain and McAfee insists the exchange will have no restrictions. Also...
Algo Capital Loses Crypto Funds After CTO’s Phone Is Hacked
5.10.2019
Algo Capital, an investment firm focused on the Algorand ecosystem, lost a few million in bitcoin and ALGO tokens after its CTO's phone was hacked
Turkish Government Freezes Over 3 Million Bank Accounts
5.10.2019
Hundreds of thousands of businesses and individuals with tax obligations to the Turkish state have received foreclosure notices this week informing them about their frozen bank accounts. The government of Turkey, which is struggling with financial and economic problems under geopolitical pressure...
What’s Next for the Industry as ‘Crypto Winter’ Thaws?
5.10.2019
How did the so-called “crypto winter” affect the entire industry
Crypto Insurance a Promising Sector Despite Caution of Major Players
5.10.2019
With studies showing billions worth of crypto being lost to hackers, the crypto industry needs insurance now more than ever. Major insurers are, however, cautious
Experts, Settlements, and 20 Crypto Jokes
5.10.2019
As the Cryptoverse is trying to guess BTC’s next move, we found out whom to blame for the crash. Meanwhile, ETH went below USD 180 again, Cardano dropped 23% in a week, despite their recent announcements, but on the other hand, while XRP's down 29% this year, the price jumped up upon the...
India Needs a Far-sighted Approach Regarding Cryptocurrencies
5.10.2019
We’re most definitely at a stage where corporations and governments around the world are moving their financial services up to the Blockchain. Standing at this point, India, however, might be at the risk of ceding ground to other countries that have already opted cryptocurrencies rather than...
Crypto Rating Council Is Out to Help Change US Regulatory Landscape
4.10.2019
The Crypto Rating Council (CRC) boasts of a number of high profile members including Coinbase, Kraken and Bittrex
Russia Regulates Digital Rights, Advances Other Crypto-Related Bills
4.10.2019
After much deliberation in the past months and years, Moscow has recently taken important steps toward regulating the crypto space. These are part of the efforts to open the way for the development of the Russian digital economy. The country, heavily dependent on energy exports and hurt by Western...
PayPal Withdraws From Facebook-Led Libra Crypto Project
4.10.2019
PayPal has withdrawn from the Libra Association, the company announced Friday
New York State Financial Regulator Hiring Crypto and Blockchain Specialist
4.10.2019
The New York Department of Financial Services is looking to hire a specialist with expertise in virtual currencies and blockchain
Great Bitcoin Expectations: How a Pioneer Grew Disappointed
4.10.2019
It’s not uncommon for a person to start out in an infant space – successfully even – with a goal of nurturing it and bringing a change through it, only to gradually become disappointed with what that space is growing to become in front of their very eyes. Such is the story of Jered Kenna,...
Apple Denies Speculation of Its Entry into Crypto Space
4.10.2019
Laying all speculations to rest, CEO of Apple Inc., Tim Cook, has virtually opposed the idea of private companies launching their currencies. The top executive said that private organizations should refrain from getting access to power by launching their own competing currencies. Just a couple...
Crypto Investment Group Grayscale Releases Bitcoin Cash Primer
4.10.2019
Crypto investment firm Grayscale has just released “An Introduction to Bitcoin Cash” highlighting the basics of BCH for those who may be yet unfamiliar, or just wish to brush up on the popular token forked from Bitcoin Core on August 1, 2017. With a significant reputation in...
New York’s Financial Watchdog Is Hiring Another Crypto Superintendent
4.10.2019
The specialized crypto unit of the New York Department of Financial Services is beefing up its staff with another hire
‘Gold-Backed’ Crypto Token’s Promoter Investigated by Florida Regulators
4.10.2019
Karatbars, issuer of a purportedly gold-backed crypto token, is under investigation by Florida regulators over links to a Miami “crypto bank.”
Reserve Bank of India Restricts Indian Police to Seize Crypto Scam Amount
4.10.2019
Legal implications on Banks by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have caused trouble for the Pune city police department wanting to cash out seized cryptocurrencies worth of 8.42 crore INR. That amount of Indian currency was acquired by selling 244.0925 Bitcoins. The cryptocurrency was seized from...
Binance Collaborates with Coinfirm to Improve the AML Compliances
4.10.2019
The major cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been hitting the headlines, since the announcement of its partnership with Coinfirm, a startup crypto analytics platform on October 3. This new integration is a step towards improving the anti-money laundering compliances associated with...