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New Cryptocurrency Bill Advances in Japan, Regulator Explains
30.5.2019
Japan’s House of Representatives has passed a new cryptocurrency bill with additional requests for the government to incorporate into law. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Japan’s top financial regulator to find out the implications of this bill and the proposed resolution. Also read: Indian...
MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative Is Revolutionizing The Crypto Space Through Research And Development
30.5.2019
Massachusetts Institute of Technology launched the Digital Currency Initiative (DCI) in later part of 2018, a time when most the cryptocurrency market was fighting its worst bears since inception ever since DCI has been involved in extensive research and development on digital currencies. The...
The 2nd Edition of the Biggest Crypto-Coins and Blockchain Event in Brazil; BlockCrypto Expo
30.5.2019
BlockCrypto is here to stay. The biggest cryptoeconomy and blockchain event in Brazil has gathered over 800 people, 16 exhibitors and sponsors, 30h of content and 50 speakers. The conference was a major success and has received overwhelmly positive reviews. In 2019, Blockcrypto Expo will be even...
Taotao: Yahoo-Backed Exchange Enters Japan Market Amid Renewed Interest in Crypto
30.5.2019
Yahoo Japan is about to enter the local market — its affiliated exchange, Taotao, will go live on May 30
Crypto Lending Platform Cred to Migrate Tokens to Binance Mainnet in New Partnership
30.5.2019
Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has partnered with token lending firm Cred
‘Free Bitcoin’ Scam Propagated on YouTube Steals Crypto via Clipboard Hijacking
29.5.2019
Researchers have discovered a crypto address-stealing trojan that is hidden in the guise of a bitcoin scheme on YouTube
Associated Press Rules ‘Crypto’ Isn’t a Substitute for ‘Cryptocurrency’
29.5.2019
Cryptocurrency, bitcoin, and ethereum finally make it into the venerable AP Stylebook
Telegram-Based Crypto Wallet App Now Allows Fiat Purchases
29.5.2019
Button Wallet, an app that puts a crypto wallet inside your Telegram account, is adding a fiat on-ramp in a partnership with Wyre
Crypto Lending Startup BlockFi Launches Gemini Dollar Accounts
29.5.2019
Interest-bearing accounts offered by cryptocurrency asset management company BlockFi now support the gemini dollar
Cashscript Is Coming, Bringing Ethereum-Like Smart Contracts to Bitcoin Cash
29.5.2019
On May 27, the analytics and data web portal Coin Dance announced the team has added the Cashscript project to the website’s development tracker. Cashscript is a high-level language that enables basic smart contract functionality on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network. Also Read: Crypto Assets...
Why Crypto Will Not Make Western Union Obsolete
29.5.2019
George Harrap
The text below is an excerpt from The Compendium of Cryptocurrency Remittances by George Harrap, CEO of Bitspark, a bankless money transfer solution utilising blockchain technology.
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It is impossible in the remittance world to ignore Western Union (WU). The solid brand name...
Russian Police Arrest Alleged Creator of Large Crypto Pyramid Scheme From Kazakhstan
29.5.2019
Russian police have arrested the alleged creator of a Kazakh crypto pyramid scheme who confessed to illegally crossing the Russian border on horseback
Monero Price Analysis: Albeit Crypto Space is an Unpredictable One, It Will Surely Give a Good ROI
29.5.2019
Second layer solution, called Tari, will help it in becoming a popular blockchain. Features like loyalty points, in-game items, and concert tickets will be available for rewarding, afterward. Initially focused on privacy, Monero (XMR) is now moving toward another phase where programmers are more...
Wallet and Card App Crypto.com Adds Bitcoin Cash Support
29.5.2019
Prepaid, debit and credit cards backed by digital assets are a great way to spend your coins, given that it will take time for retailers to transition to accepting direct cryptocurrency payments. One such card, offered by Crypto.com, has just opened up to bitcoin cash users. Also Read: How...
Iran's Crypto Barometer — Regular Users Feeling the Heat
29.5.2019
Crypto users in Iran have been left with minimal options following LocalBitcoin’s shutdown of services in the country
Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: Which One Lures Crypto Investors More?
29.5.2019
Bitcoin (BTC), a crypto coin which is always a center of attraction for the crypto investors, is indicating an increase in its price. BTC price is tracing an upward trend since January this year hinting at upcoming bullish vibe in the market. Famously, BTC had its All-Time-high price of 20,089.00...
G20 Countries to Follow FATF to Devise Integrated Crypto Standards
29.5.2019
The assembly of 20 biggest economies of the world, G20, has decided to announce regulations on cryptocurrencies to counter financial terrorism and money laundering in their last meeting. The members are now discussing how to devise the standards that were set by the FATF as the next G20 summit...
Before Its Global Release, Facebook Faces Demographic Challenges For Its ‘Globalcoin’
29.5.2019
Ever since the news broke out last year that Facebook will launch its own cryptocurrency, the entire crypto community has been eagerly waiting for it. The humongous user base size of the social networking website makes it the ideal player in the industry. However, recent reports suggest that...
Rakuten Brings in Compliance Partner for New Crypto Exchange
29.5.2019
E-commerce giant Rakuten has partnered with blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to ensure AML compliance for its soon-to-launch exchange platform
Rakuten Wallet Partners With CipherTrace to Assure Safety of Its Upcoming Crypto Exchange
29.5.2019
A new partnership between Rakuten and CipherTrace is set to ensure safety and AML compliance for its upcoming crypto exchange