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At Least 19 Central Banks Give Way to Monetary Easing As Economy Slows
16.9.2019
In a coordinated fashion, more than 18 central banks worldwide have or plan to cut interest rates, sparking a domino effect of monetary easing. It’s been 10 years since the world has seen central planners orchestrate such harmonization in an attempt to save the economy from a deep recession....
Local.Bitcoin.com Gathers 56K Accounts and $200M Worth of Trades Initiated
14.9.2019
Three months ago, Bitcoin.com launched its over-the-counter BCH marketplace on June 4. Since then, Local.Bitcoin.com has aggregated more than 56,000 accounts, hundreds of bustling users every day and thousands of BCH trade offers. Also Read: Plans to Build $50M Bitcoin Cash Tech Park Revealed...
Big Banks Won’t Touch Crypto Clients – But These Smaller Banks Will
13.9.2019
Cryptocurrencies undoubtedly bring new business opportunities. The expanding industry around digital assets and its customers need more and more services that traditional sectors can provide. Banking is often a bottleneck in the crypto space as most traditional institutions are still reluctant...
Hybrid AI Firm Cindicator Launches Tracking App for 150 Digital Assets
13.9.2019
Hybrid intelligence firm Cindicator launches Edge, a web app for tracking indicators for over 150 digital assets
Indian Lawmaker Raises Hope of Positive Crypto Regulation
12.9.2019
A member of the upper house of the Indian parliament has given the crypto community some advice on what can be done to influence the government’s crypto decisions. He encourages anyone to reach out to him and discuss their concerns, including issues related to the draft bill to...
Bitmain Launches Next Gen Miner as Bitcoin Hashrate Touches 100 Exahash
11.9.2019
Last Thursday the China-based mining rig manufacturer Bitmain announced the launch of two new Antminers that offer hashrates between 53 to 64 terahash per second (TH/s). When the Antminer sale started on Monday, first batch devices sold extremely fast and Bitmain expects to deliver units...
Nasdaq Launches Decentralized Finance Index for Digital Assets
10.9.2019
Major United States stock exchange Nasdaq launches blockchain decentralized finance index Defix
India’s Popular ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Show Gives Crypto a Boost
10.9.2019
One of the most popular reality TV shows in India called Kaun Banega Crorepati, based on the show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ has just given crypto a boost. A contestant on the show was asked a question about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, and the show’s host, Amitabh...
VanEck’s New Bitcoin Trust Assets Total Just $41K in First Week
10.9.2019
Institutional traders give lukewarm reaction to VanEck Bitcoin Trust
Crypto Banking Expands With Positive Interest Rates and New Services
9.9.2019
Banking, in the traditional sense of the term, has become a financial burden for account holders in regions where the era of subzero interest rates has already set in. European nations like Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Eurozone countries have been in negative territory for some time, and banks...
Stablecoins and Exchange Coins – What’s the Difference From the Ol’ Corporate Bond?
9.9.2019
A new weekly record was set last week in global corporate bond sales, with investors grabbing hold of around $140 billion in new bonds according to data from Dealogic. This occurs against a backdrop of negative yielding debt, and the meteoric rise in popularity of stablecoins and exchange-native...
10 Useful Browser Plugins to Help Crypto Users
9.9.2019
There are many different browser extensions or plugins that benefit cryptocurrency users, ranging from price trackers and wallets to those that help crypto users with security and privacy. Bitcoin.com has produced a video, listing 10 of the most useful browser extensions with explanations of...
Gemini Crypto Exchange Facilitates OTC Trade Negotiations
6.9.2019
Advancement is the driving force that keeps an entity survive in the fast-evolving technological world. Every passing moment sets a new benchmark for the firms to compete for. The world of cryptocurrencies is no different; instead, it shines in the limelight more than often in comparison to other...
Bitcoin ETF: How SEC Exemptions Help Firms Offer Interim Products
6.9.2019
There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer...
Burundi Bans Cryptocurrency Trading in its Soil due to Lack of Security
5.9.2019
The Republic of Burundi announces a complete ban on all-things related to cryptocurrency within its borders. The declaration came after the government was urged to investigate and take action against money lost by some of its citizens while trading digital currencies. Officials announced that they...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...