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Using Bitcoin in Zimbabwe, Part 3 of a Six-Part Documentary Podcast Series
2.4.2020
In the third episode of the six-part series about Bitcoin in Africa you will hear from two early bitcoin adopters based in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe
CoinTracker Passes 100K Users, Announces Six New Partners
2.4.2020
Every crypto trader faces a nightmare trying to comply with tax reporting obligations. CryptoTracker says its six new partners can help
Singapore Allows Crypto Companies to Operate Without a License for 6 Months
28.3.2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has granted an exemption from holding a license to a number of cryptocurrency companies operating in the country under the new Payment Services Act. Among the companies benefiting from this six-month grace period are Binance, Coinbase, Gemini, Bitstamp, Luno...
Pioneering Crypto Bank Launches CHF-Backed Stablecoin
24.3.2020
Sygnum envisions a variety of applications for its “settlement coin,” including smart contract execution and dividend payouts for digital shares
Swiss Blockchain Exchange SDX Hires ConsenSys Startup Boss to Head Business
19.3.2020
Tim Grant, formerly the CEO of ConsenSys-backed startup DrumG Technologies, is to become head of business at Swiss blockchain-based stock exchange SDX. SDX, the digital asset trading venue being built from the ground up by Swiss stock exchange operator SIX Group, had been searching for a new leader...
6 Cryptocurrency Exchanges That Don’t Require KYC
17.3.2020
These days, it’s taken as a given that KYC must be endured to trade cryptos on centralized exchanges. In fact, there are still dozens of exchanges you can access without having to risk your personal documents and identity. The following guide examines six such platforms, and considers...
6 Crypto Websites Blocked by Russia’s Media Watchdog, Including Major News Outlet
9.3.2020
In what seems to be another episode in a long-running campaign, the Russian telecom regulator has restricted access to at least six websites posting content related to cryptocurrencies. Тhe forum section of Bits.media, a leading crypto news outlet, is among the internet pages that have been...
Darknet Markets Flourish as White House and Empire Toast Milestone Achievements
2.3.2020
Business is booming on the darknet. Despite ongoing DDoS attacks, Empire Market has now passed 1 million users and two years’ trading. White House Market is also going strong, boasting almost 100% uptime in its first six months and over 60,00 users. In related news, the darknet has gained...
Bitcoin Rich: 6 Crypto Entrepreneurs Make the 2020 Hurun Billionaire List
26.2.2020
On Wednesday, the “Hurun Global Rich List,” a ranking of the wealthiest individuals, published its 2020 report that notes the world saw 346 new billionaires last year. This year’s list also includes six blockchain entrepreneurs who made the Hurun Global Rich List through...
Swiss Stock Exchange Partners with Omniex to Access Crypto Exchanges
26.2.2020
The partnership will provide SIX and SDX with a gateway to cryptocurrency exchanges and market makers
Swiss Stock Exchange Invests in Institutional Trading Platform for Digital Assets
26.2.2020
SIX said the partnership will provide an important gateway into the digital asset space
Six Out of Forbes Top 50 Fintech Companies for 2020 Are in Blockchain
12.2.2020
Forbes listed six blockchain and bitcoin companies among its the top 50 fintech firms of 2020
Getting Acquainted With Svelte, the New Framework on the Block
6.2.2020
For the last six years, Vue, Angular, and React have run the world of front-end component frameworks. Google and Facebook have their own sponsored frameworks, but they might leave a bitter taste for anyone who advocates for an open and unbiased web. Vue is another popular framework that...
Crypto Tycoon Winklevoss Brothers Obtain Six Stablecoin Patents
3.2.2020
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have been awarded six patents pertaining to stablecoins
Governments and Enterprises Can’t Get Enough of Blockchain
27.1.2020
Governments have long been wary of Bitcoin, while expressing admiration for its innovative ledger system. This trend can be traced back till 2014, when the “blockchain not bitcoin” mantra was coined. Six years on and that sentiment is being backed by action as governments and businesses...
Heated Debate Continues Over Bitcoin Cash Infrastructure Funding Plan
27.1.2020
Last Wednesday, the founder of the mining operation Btc.top announced a proposal that would fund Bitcoin Cash (BCH) development over the course of six months. Over the last five days, the funding plan has been the most dominant conversation within the BCH ecosystem, as supporters debate the merits...
Leading Swiss Stock Exchange Offers 12 Crypto Exchange-Traded Products With One That Shorts Bitcoin
25.1.2020
Switzerland’s principal stock exchange, SIX Swiss Exchange, now has 12 cryptocurrency exchange-traded products listed. The latest addition, the 21shares Short Bitcoin, allows investors to profit from falling prices of the digital currency. Other listed crypto products include those that track...
Amun Launched Short Bitcoin ETP on Leading Swiss Exchange SIX
23.1.2020
Swiss cryptocurrency financial firm Amun AG listed a derivative giving inverse exposure to Bitcoin on Switzerland’s leading stock exchange, Six Exchange
Six Central Banks Form Alliance to Pursue Research on Digital Currency
22.1.2020
Six leading banks belonging to the Central Bank group have formed an alliance to work together to assess the potential for central bank digital currency (CBDC) in their respective jurisdictions. These banks include the Bank of England, Bank of Canada, Bank of Japan, European Central Bank, Sveriges...
3 More Execs Leave Swiss Stock Exchange’s $100M Blockchain Project
21.1.2020
Three executives have left SDX, the blockchain-based venue for digital asset trading owned by Swiss stock exchange operator SIX Group, since the year began, including two founding team members