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Drama of Indian Crypto Industry Continues as Inter-Ministerial Committee Proposed Complete Ban
23.7.2019
The drama surrounding the fate of the crypto industry in India continues to grow, as the inter-ministerial committee has now proposed a ban of crypto. While this doesn’t come as a complete shock, recent proceedings in the Parliament’s Upper House suggested that cryptocurrencies will soon be made...
Warren Buffett Lunch Postponed as Justin Sun Falls Sick Before the Event
23.7.2019
The crypto industry has been eager for this year’s high-profile Power of One Lunch with Warren Buffett, which Justin Sun won via an auction bid for $4.57 million. The event was scheduled to take place on the 25th of this month in San Francisco, California. However, the community will have to wait...
Bakkt To Start User Testing ‘Moonshot’ Bitcoin Futures Trading Platform From Today
22.7.2019
The Atlanta based crypto trading platform Bakkt will start user testing its much-awaited Bitcoin futures trading platform ‘Moonshot’ on Monday. The project is aimed at institutional investors and could prove to be the major booster for market growth. Bakkt is a subsidiary of Intercontinental...
VC-funded Staking Pool Stir Joins IOST Partners Program
22.7.2019
It is indeed a matter of excitement when your company will soon be launched to a greater number of audiences and on a global scale. Today, IOST Token made an announcement on its official Twitter handle. The announcement entailed that Stir, and the VC-funded staking pool has joined the IOST Partners...
Complete Indian Draft Crypto Bill Leaked – Experts Weigh In
16.7.2019
A draft cryptocurrency bill for India has been leaked in full, but details of the bill have raised some questions. News.Bitcoin.com talked to a number of experts in the field who shared their analyses of the bill’s content and its implications on the Indian crypto industry. Also read:...
How to Avoid Ponzi Schemes in the Crypto Space: A Checklist
13.7.2019
If you have been in the crypto industry for a couple of years, you might have heard of two types of crimes. One, the cyber attacks, which like any other attack is an open threat, and the other, just a result of lack of awareness, are Ponzi schemes. Conmen have found a new playground in …
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Money Laundering Scandals Bring Court Charges and Record Job Cuts to Euro Banks
9.7.2019
The international financial establishment is known to express concern about the risks of money laundering when the crypto space is mentioned. A string of scandals indicates, however, that traditional banks are not only susceptible to the phenomenon but sometimes complicit, whether knowingly...
Crypto Industry in Numbers: How Does Q2 2019 Compare to the Past
9.7.2019
Beyond the bitcoin rally, the blockchain industry pulled off a spectacular performance in the second quarter of the year
G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – A Look at Their Commitments
1.7.2019
The G20 leaders jointly issued a declaration on crypto assets at the end of their summit in Osaka, Japan. They declared their commitments, reaffirmed that crypto assets do not pose a threat to global financial stability, and requested further work done by standard-setting bodies. Also read:...
V20 Summit Concludes With Promises for Crypto Industry
30.6.2019
As the G20 leaders’ summit came to a close, the nearby V20 summit concluded with a set of promises for the crypto industry in response to the global crypto standards set by the Financial Action Task Force. A group of national crypto associations aims to engage with government agencies...
V20 Summit: FATF Puts Some Pressure off the Crypto Industry
28.6.2019
Tom Neylan, head of the Policy Development Group within the Secretariat of the FATF, at the V20 Summit. Source: Twitter, @TeanaTaylor
It seems that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a multi-government body, that scared the crypto industry with its new guidance, now tries to calm the companies...
Ripple’s Newest Partnership Demonstrates Its Move For Anti-Money Laundering
28.6.2019
The crypto industry has always struggled when it comes to money laundering instances, including numerous threats and hacks taking place ever so often. Ripple seems to have taken a big move to avert such a scenario with its latest partnership with Coinfirm, which is a start-up in the regulation...
G20 Policymakers to Discuss Regulations Proposed by Crypto Industry
27.6.2019
As world leaders start arriving for the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, policymakers and crypto industry representatives are convening at another summit to discuss the implications of proposed global standards for crypto assets and service providers, as well as solutions that will minimize unintended...
Bears To Bulls, Predictions From Crypto Experts Prove That They Know Their Game
25.6.2019
Bearish and bullish trends are a part of every market cycle, and the crypto industry is no exception. However, knowing the market well, and having a futuristic approach helps minimize the effects of adverse market conditions. The bearish trends in the crypto space from January 2018 to February 2019...
Launch Alert: PwC launches New Auditing Tool For Cryptocurrencies, Will Provide Assurance Service
20.6.2019
Leading global auditing giant PwC has announced an all-new tool for auditing cryptocurrencies. Using the new auditing tool, the company will also provide assurance services to its clients engaged in crypto related activities. In an official press release, the company stated that the new tool will...
Policymakers Meet to Finalize Global Crypto Guidance – A Look at Standards G20 Supports
18.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force has kicked off its meeting to discuss global cryptocurrency regulations which the G20 countries have committed to follow. Meanwhile, the crypto industry has raised concerns regarding some recommendations, and a meeting has been set up to coincide with the G20 summit...
Bounty.Cash Pairs Projects With Developers Finding Solutions for BCH
14.6.2019
Using bounties to seek solutions to various problems has proved to be a working approach for many projects in the crypto industry. Bounty.Cash is a platform that matches businesses and entrepreneurs with developers who are ready to solve issues with apps and features and get rewarded with bitcoin...
Crypto Millionaire Takes U-Turn On Bitcoins, Says Will Take Measures to Take BTC To $20,000 In 2020
10.6.2019
The famous Bitcoin millionaire, Erik Finman is back in the news again. The 20 years old kid, who bought Bitcoin when he was 12, has made strong claims to push BTC price up. He stated that he would be taking measures to help Bitcoin reach its peak of $20,000 again. Finman made headlines last year...
Price Turbulence May Pull Down The Upwards Momentum Of Bitcoin (BTC) To $5,400
7.6.2019
Happy days don’t last long. This New Year has proved to be a lucky time for the crypto industry like BTC and other cryptocurrencies after the long grips of the bear market last year. BTC, along with other cryptos, had been enjoying an upwards momentum since the past several months. But a break...
Major Breakthrough For Crypto Industry As Famous Football Club Starts Accepting Crypto Payments
7.6.2019
Famous Portuguese football club Benfica announced on Thursday that it will now be accepting crypto payments for all its sales. The club will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and UTK Coin for the sale of match tickets and club merchandise. Crypto industry is expanding at a healthy pace, taking various...