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15 Arrested in China for Allegedly Bribing Internet Cafe to Mine Crypto
4.9.2019
Chinese authorities arrested fifteen men suspected of bribing an internet café admin to mine cryptocurrency
Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively
4.9.2019
A new Indian government report has put cryptocurrency in a positive light, viewing the mechanisms surrounding it, including initial coin offerings, as “revolutionizing the global fintech landscape.” The report also discusses the regulation of coins and tokens. Also read: Indian...
Latin America’s Cryptofacil Crypto Exchange Lists BTT On Its Platform
4.9.2019
In the highly risk-driven scenario of cryptocurrencies, crypto exchanges play an important role in facilitating transactions, exchanges, and trading. The listing of coins on exchanges makes them even more convenient and secure, and that serves as the primary reason why the listing...
Custody Provider Legacy Trust Launches Crypto Pension Plan
4.9.2019
Cryptocurrency custody provider Legacy Trust is launching one of the first digital assets-based pension plans
Justin Sun announced the listing of TRX on Bitcoin.com’s new exchange
4.9.2019
In addition to developing tools to help people buy and use Bitcoin, Bitcoin.com has now launched a new Bitcoin exchange. The exchange has some introductory offers, and to make it attractive, it is offering repayment of trading fees. Now in an important development, the founder of TRON...
Google And Virgin Group backed-firm Blockchain Aims to Raise $50 Million For Startups
4.9.2019
Venturing into the world of digital currencies has gained a lot of popularity in recent years with some of the biggest names of the financial world getting associated with this domain. The recent announcement of London-based firm, Blockchain, raising $50 Million for exploring and supporting...
Blockchain.com Raising USD 50M + More Crypto Briefs
4.9.2019
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Major crypto wallet Blockchain.com is in talks with investors about raising USD...
Wallet Giant Blockchain Raising $50 Million Crypto Fund: Report
4.9.2019
Crypto wallet and data provider Blockchain is raising a VC fund to invest in industry startups and cryptocurrencies, according to a report
Dutch Central Bank Prepares to Start Regulating Crypto Sector
4.9.2019
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing to supervise the country’s crypto sector. The bank has requested crypto exchanges and wallet providers to come forward and submit some information. Once the law takes effect, these operators will be required to register with the central bank...
Crypto.com Becomes First Crypto Company To Hold Both ISO27001 and PCI:DSS Level 1 Compliance
4.9.2019
Crypto.com, one of the leading cryptocurrency wallets and payments platform, has now been officially awarded the PCI:DSS 3.2.1 (Level 1) certification. Thus, it becomes the foremost cryptocurrency company globally to have achieved both PCI:DSS 3.2.1, Level 1 and ISO27001:2013 compliance. Following...
Auditor, Bank and Sports Platform Turn to Bitcoin, Crypto Payments
4.9.2019
Companies are continuing to turn to Bitcoin as a form of payment, with a leading global auditor and an American sports and entertainment platform opening their doors for BTC-holding customers. Moreover, a 176-year-old Norwegian bank has invested in a crypto exchange.
Auditor PwC Luxembourg...
Coincheck’s New Survey Program Allows to Trade Reward Points for Crypto
4.9.2019
Coincheck’s and Macromill’s partnership allows their users to trade survey reward points for crypto
Crypto Sleuthing Firm Elliptic Raises $23 Million in Fundraise Led by SBI
4.9.2019
Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic has raised $23 million in Series B round led by Tokyo-based financial institution (and XRP holder) SBI
Crypto Firms Serving Netherlands Must Register With Dutch Central Bank
4.9.2019
The Dutch Central Bank is taking a tougher stance on the cryptocurrency industry, citing new European Union anti-money laundering laws
Whale Alert Has Teamed Up With BitcoinAbuse to Fight Crypto Crime
4.9.2019
The ever-vigilant Twitter account Whale Alert teams up with BitcoinAbuse to fight cryptocurrency crimes
Human-Trafficking Expert Urges US Congress to Regulate Crypto Miners
3.9.2019
A former U.S. Treasury official urged Congress to regulate cryptocurrency miners in order to fight human trafficking
Huobi Launches Low-Cost Blockchain Phone With Built-in Crypto Wallet
3.9.2019
Huobi Group announced Tuesday the launch of its "Acute Angle" blockchain phone
Crypto Traders Mull Binance Alternatives As U.S. Ban Looms
3.9.2019
Less than 10 days left until major crypto exchange Binance closes its main trading platform for U.S. residents, while the exact date when the American branch of the company, Binance.US will launch is unknown. As the exchange remains tight-lipped about the possible transitional period, local traders...
Why Portugal’s Tax-Free Crypto Trading Matters for Bitcoin
3.9.2019
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and businesses in the industry have had to put up with regulatory uncertainty for quite some time. The strong desire to tap into their incomes and profits goes hand in hand with failure on behalf of authorities and regulators to fully understand the nature...
Kakao Announced the Extending Listing of Its Cryptocurrency on Two Exchanges
3.9.2019
South Korean IT company Kakao plans to formulate ways to foster the trading of its virtual currency Klay on the Chinese exchange for cryptocurrencies. But the firm might not be able to enlist it locally. Kakao is renowned and one of the largest corporations of southern Korea. It has assets valued...