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Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Have a ‘Crypto’ Plan
15.11.2019
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The BRICS Business Council has discussed the possibility of creating a single 'cryptocurrency' to facilitate settlements between member countries, after Russia’s sovereign wealth fund put forward a proposal.
The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa...
xx network Announces Arrival of xx coin to Boost Safety and Transaction Speed
15.11.2019
In an important development, the pioneering personality in the field of cryptography David Chaum has announced the arrival of the xx coin. The digital currency is going to support a host of dApp applications in addition to supporting payments and messaging on the xx network. The technical details...
Crypto Exchanges Found a Way to Solve Major Regulatory Headache
15.11.2019
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Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) just launched the OpenVASP initiative that aims to solve one of the biggest regulatory challenges, known as the "travel rule."
As a reminder, the rule necessitates that VASPs share customer info with each other, so that...
Institutional Investors Want These 3 Things Before Jumping Into Crypto
15.11.2019
Institutional investors are closer than ever to embracing crypto
Line-Yahoo Japan Merger Set to Shake up the Crypto Scene
15.11.2019
Japanese cryptocurrency enthusiasts are watching business developments with interest after Softbank, the financial group that owns over 48% of Yahoo Japan, admitted that it was in talks with the operator of the Line chat app over a potential merger.
Line has recently launched its Bitmax...
Chinese Regulators Set to Push Inspections of Crypto Mining firms
15.11.2019
Chinese regulators in the province of Inner Mongolia intend to dispatch inspection units to assure the clean-up of local crypto mining companies
'We've Got to Be Careful’ With Crypto Regulation, Says QUOINE Co-Founder
15.11.2019
Crypto regulation is one of the hottest topics at the BlockShow Asia 2019
Blacklists Aren’t Enough To Stop Crypto Fraud
15.11.2019
Algorithmically generated blacklists don’t sufficiently stop fraudulent crypto behavior, say the experts
Ingenico Partners with Pundi X to Unlock Android-Based Crypto Payments
15.11.2019
French smart payment firm Ingenico partnered with Pundi X to enable merchants to receive payments in crypto using Android
BRICS Nations Discuss Creation of New Crypto For Unified Payment System
15.11.2019
BRICS member nations discussed the creation of new crypto at recent summit
Instant Crypto Exchange Changelly Secures Access to SLP Tokens
14.11.2019
Instant cryptocurrency exchange Changelly will start to use digital asset rates from Bitcoin.com’s trading platform. This will ensure better prices for Changelly users and help increase the reach of all SLP tokens that are exclusively listed on Bitcoin.com Exchange. Also Read: Universal...
Two US Men Arrested For Stealing Social Media Accounts and Crypto via SIM Swapping
14.11.2019
Two Massachusetts men were arrested for allegedly taking over victims’ social media accounts and stealing cryptocurrency by using SIM swapping
Wyoming’s New Crypto Banking Law Could Defang New York’s BitLicense
14.11.2019
There may be a way for cryptocurrency businesses to get around New York's notoriously hard-to-get BitLicense, and it runs through Wyoming
Andreessen Horowitz Leads $25M Funding Round for Crypto Lending Startup
14.11.2019
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz leads a $25 million funding round for crypto lending startup Compound
US Authorities Arrest Alleged SIM Swappers After Crypto Thefts
14.11.2019
The FBI has arrested two individuals on charges of stealing and attempting to steal $550,000 in cryptocurrency by SIM swapping 10 victims
Pornhub Suggests Crypto Payments After Paypal Censors Model Payouts
14.11.2019
On November 14, the leading adult video sharing site on the internet, Pornhub, revealed that payment processor Paypal has blocked the company’s live performer payouts. In a blog post written on Thursday, Pornhub recommended alternative payments like writing a check or using the digital...
Dallas Mavericks CTO: Crypto Payment Option Still ‘A Cottage Industry’
14.11.2019
The CTO of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team said that the complicated nature of crypto is partly responsible for the low number of fans using the crypto payment option
China Walks Back Hardline Media Rhetoric Toward Crypto and Blockchain
14.11.2019
Do China’s recent pro-Bitcoin comments signify a change of heart for the Eastern powerhouse toward its local crypto market?
‘Unknown Fund’ to Donate $75M in Bitcoin to Crypto, Anonymity-Focused Startups
14.11.2019
An anonymous organization dubbed Unknown Fund will contribute $75 million in Bitcoin to startups promoting personal data protection, cryptocurrencies and blockchain
Ohio Crypto Program Hits a Snag, Attorney General Finds It Illegal
14.11.2019
The Attorney General of the U.S. state of Ohio has assessed the state’s crypto program and concluded that it is a legal violation of state law. The state’s former treasurer skirted the law to launch a website that allowed 23 types of tax payments in cryptocurrency ahead of other states....