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Crypto Banking Regulation Around the World, First Signs of Growth
4.9.2019
As crypto banking becomes ever more popular, regulations surrounding these emergent institutions remain unclear. So, how exactly are the crypto banks of the world regulated?
Coincheck Exchange and Macromill Group Announce Partnership to Launch Coincheck Survey Service
4.9.2019
Coincheck, a cryptocurrency exchange has recently announced a partnership with Macromill group, which is a marketing research company based in Japan, in order to introduce the Coincheck Survey service. This service would enable its customers to exchange reward points for digital assets. Coincheck...
Crypto Conferences Are ‘Mooning’ But Which Ones Are Worth Attending?
4.9.2019
The first-ever Bitcoin conference was held in 2011 when around 50 people gathered in the Roosevelt Hotel in New York to discuss how Bitcoin will change the world. Ten years later, you can visit a Bitcoin or blockchain conferences almost every week in major cities across the globe as the demand...
PwC Luxembourg to Accept Bitcoin Payments from October
4.9.2019
Starting from October 1st, the Luxembourg branch of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will accept bitcoins for services rendered. PwC announced in a press release that they will begin accepting Bitcoin payments from October and will partner up with...
Korean Crypto Exchanges Plan to Adopt FATF Rules for Regulatory Control
4.9.2019
Cryptocurrencies are fast emerging as a secured and potential substitute to fiat currency. The high risks associated with the digital currency have put it under the scrutiny of the financial experts. Recently, the chief of South Korea’s reputed cryptocurrency exchange Upbit said that the leading...
Marshall Islands Launches National Crypto With 'Fixed Supply'
4.9.2019
The digital currency will have a fixed, tamper-proof money supply, with growth predetermined at 4% per year
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