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Zuckbucks or Bust: How SEC Rulemaking Hurts Startup Cryptos and Favors Big Tech
23.5.2019
SEC guidance has created a more attractive environment for regulated tech firms like Facebook to offer proprietary cryptoassets integrated into their existing products that can be legally traded on existing crypto-exchanges as non-securities. Meanwhile, the SEC has targeted startup cryptos...
Authorities Will Regret Shutting Down Bitcoin Mixer - Crypto Professor
23.5.2019
Authorities will regret the chain reaction that they are starting with a decision to shutdown a major bitcoin mixer, Emin Gün Sirer, a Cornell University crypto professor who's launching his own coin, estimated.
The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD), in cooperation with...
Icon (ICX) Price Analysis: Can Support From Crypto.com Bring Some Stability?
23.5.2019
After the largely bearish trend in the year of 2018, this year was expected to bring some cheery vibe with running bulls in the crypto market. However, that has not come to the realization yet. Icon (ICX) the Switzerland-based cryptocurrency is still facing turmoil looking at its recent price drop....
US Copyright Office Responds to Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Registrations
23.5.2019
On May 21, 2019, a press release was sent to a variety of publications that said Craig Wright was granted two U.S. copyrights for the original Bitcoin white paper and version 0.1 of the cryptocurrency’s code. Meanwhile, the U.S. Copyright Office specifically addressed the matter in a press...
Japan to Check Money Laundering Policies of Crypto Exchanges Ahead of FATF Inspection
23.5.2019
Japan’s FSA is reviewing crypto exchange anti-money laundering policies in preparation for an investigation visit from the FATF
Multicurrency Crypto Wallet Integrates Apple Pay, With Google Pay to Follow Within Weeks
22.5.2019
Fresh from integrating Apple Pay into its iOS app, the company behind a multicurrency digital wallet says support for Google Pay will come within weeks #SPONSORED
Europol Shuts Down $200 Million Crypto Mixing Service Bestmixer
22.5.2019
Europol, along with Dutch and Luxembourg authorities, have shut down one of the three largest cryptocurrency tumblers, Bestmixer.io
Central Bank of Russia Expects Crypto Draft Bill to Be Adopted in Spring 2019
22.5.2019
Russia’s central bank believes that the draft bill on crypto regulation is prepared enough to be adopted in spring 2019, in accordance with the order of president Vladimir Putin
‘Fortnite’ Maker Teams Up With Crypto’s Steam Competitor to Boost Game Development
22.5.2019
The Abyss, a gaming platform built on crypto, is teaming up with "Fortnite" creator Epic Games in a bid to incentivize developers
Aussie Govt. Employee Charged for Mining Cryptos for Personal Gains
22.5.2019
An Aussie govt. employee has been charged for mining cryptos by modifying govt. computers for his personal gains. The name of the person has not been revealed yet. This person has been accused of mining cryptos that were worth more than AU$9,000 (US$6,184) for his own gains. The Australian Federal...
Japan: Crypto Exchanges See Threefold Increase in New Accounts Since March
22.5.2019
Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges have seen new account openings increase up to 200% in the past two months
An Exciting Game, HorseSaga Is All Set To Release On 26th May Based On NEO Crypto Tokens
22.5.2019
A thrilling game with the name horse saga is all set to be released on May 26th. This game is said to have only Neo as its sole token. Game Play: Every horse in the game is unique and has its lineage and pedigree. Each horse has its age and sex. The HorseSaga is a …
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Hackers Steal $100,000+ Worth of BTC From Engineering Manager at Crypto Custodian BitGo
22.5.2019
The engineering manager at cryptocurrency custodian BitGo, Sean Coonce, has fallen victim to a SIM swapping hack with a loss of over $100,000
Crypto Lending Startup BlockFi Slashing Interest Rates on Ether Deposits
22.5.2019
BlockFi is almost halving the interest rate it offers on ether deposits from June 1, while the rate on larger bitcoin deposits will go up slightly
Crypto Merchant Bank Galaxy Digital Sells Shares in EOS Creator Block.One for $71 Mln
22.5.2019
Mike Novogratz’s crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital has sold its shares in EOS developer Block.one for $71.2 million
Firefox Browser Adds Option to Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts
22.5.2019
Mozilla has released an update for its Firefox browser which includes an option to block cryptocurrency mining scripts on websites
Russia ‘Suspends’ Crypto Legislation, Blames FAFT Ruling for Delay
22.5.2019
The Russian government has postponed the introduction of its planned cryptocurrency regulations – laying the blame for the delay at the feet of the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
New agency Tass reports that the legislation – which had been slated for a second reading in...
Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset
22.5.2019
An Israeli court has ruled that bitcoin is an asset, confirming the central bank’s stance. The case involves the country’s tax authority and the founder of a blockchain startup who argues that profits from the sale of cryptocurrency should be tax-free. The court has ruled in favor...
Cheeze Wizard, The First Cheese Battle Royale On DLT, Bags Pre-Sales Volumes Of Over 500 ETH
22.5.2019
Blockchain-based games have become quite popular in recent times, and they are also a fun way to enter the realm of cryptocurrencies. Tonnes of games have penetrated the market, but Cheeze Wizard promises to be unique. It will be the first DLT based Battle Royale with Cheese. The game was opened...
From Now, You will Find Qtum (QTUM) on Crypto.com Wallet and Visa Card Network
22.5.2019
On 20th May 2019, Qtum on its official Qtum Twitter page announced that the token- QTUM will now be available on Crypto.com. The token can now be used on the Crypto.com wallet and the Visa card network as per the announcement. Founded in 2016, the Hong Kong-based Crypto.com has one clear ambition...