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Remittance Costs Lower in Q3 World Bank Study Shows – Only Cryptocurrencies Meeting UN Goal
30.10.2020
The latest study by the World Bank shows that it costs 4.98% on average to remit funds to South Asia which makes it the least expensive region while sub-Sahara Africa is the most expensive with an average cost of 8.47%. The quarterly study also finds that it is costlier to remit funds when using...
The SEC Votes to Modernize Regulatory Framework for Derivatives Use
30.10.2020
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will enhance the regulatory framework for derivatives use by registered investment companies after passing a vote to either change or amend existing rules. As part of the new framework–which covers mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs),...
Crypto Startup Avanti Receives License To Operate as National Bank in Wyoming
30.10.2020
Crypto startup Avanti Financial Group has been granted a license to offer banking services by the Wyoming State Banking Board. The license, or bank charter, means Avanti can now operate as a conventional bank – but one with a twist, capable of holding both crypto and dollars. It plans...
MoAfrika – Africa’s Biggest Online Tour Operator now Accepts Bitcoin
30.10.2020
PRESS RELEASE. With relaxed restrictions on lockdown measures in numerous countries around the world, Africa has opened her doors to tourists on both national and international levels yet again – albeit with strict health regulations to ensure the safety of all personnel and visitors....
Report: Bitcoin Set for its Biggest Breakout Yet
30.10.2020
A recent Coinmetrics report says on-chain fundamentals are hinting at bitcoin experiencing its biggest breakout yet. The report notes that bitcoin is already showing signs of this following its rise by about $1,000 in one day on October 21. The digital asset has subsequently set a new all-time high...
Fidelity Investments’ Digital Asset Custody Services Arm Expands to Asia
30.10.2020
Fidelity Digital Asset Services has revealed the company is expanding into Asia and plans to help high-net-worth investors and family offices in the region with custodial crypto products. Fidelity is working with the Singaporean startup Stack Funds, a fully-insured custody operation servicing...
Dutch Police Seize $33 Million in Bitcoin from Couple Accused of Money Laundering
30.10.2020
Prosecutors from the Netherlands have seized 2,532 bitcoins worth $33 million after a couple was convicted of money laundering by the Rotterdam District Court. The man and his wife were sentenced to two years for illegal money transmission and the court claims the couple’s bitcoin stash...
KPMG Expands Crypto Management Suite to Boost Institutional Adoption
29.10.2020
KPMG’s cryptocurrency management suite has expanded with the company’s integration of Coin Metrics’ products. KPMG’s new tools are “designed to enable the increasing institutional adoption of cryptoassets.” KPMG Enhances Its Crypto Management Suite KPMG...
Microstrategy CEO Personally Owns $240 Million in Bitcoin — Company BTC Profit Outshines Other Earnings
29.10.2020
Following a $425 million bitcoin purchase by his billion-dollar company, Microstrategy CEO Michael Saylor reveals that he personally owns about $240 million in bitcoin. Meanwhile, his company’s bitcoin gains have outperformed the company’s other earnings. Microstrategy and Its CEO...
Iran’s New Crypto Law Requires Miners to Sell Bitcoin Directly to Central Bank
29.10.2020
Iran has reportedly revised the country’s cryptocurrency regulation to require licensed bitcoin miners to sell their coins directly to the central bank for use to fund imports. Iran’s Revised Crypto Law The Iranian government has amended its cryptocurrency regulation to enable...
Yearn Finance Founder Andre Cronje’s New Defi Token KP3R Soars 3,600% 24 Hours After Launch
29.10.2020
Yearn Finance founder Andre Cronje’s new defi token called KP3R has soared more than 3,600% in just over 24 hours after official launch, as yield farmers pour in millions of dollars into the project. The token opened at just $10 on Uniswap on Oct. 28, but is currently trading at $373.58,...
Atari Has Launched Their IEO Public Sale Today
29.10.2020
PRESS RELEASE. NEW YORK/PARIS – October 29, 2020 – Bitcoin.com Exchange, one of the leading authorities in cryptocurrency exchanges announces the launch of the Atari Token (ATRI) public sale today at 12:00 UTC. Public sale of the ERC-20 Atari Token (ATRI) is now available on Bitcoin.com...
Kraken CEO: ‘Defi Scams’ Must Take Their Losses as Way to ‘Enlightenment’
29.10.2020
Jesse Powell, chief executive officer of the world’s fourth-largest crypto exchange Kraken, has criticized decentralized finance (defi) projects, accusing them of being “scams” that enter the market too quickly, unprepared. In a charged Oct. 26 tweet, Powell said...
EcoChain’s Capital Logic Will Transform the DeFi Ecosystem
29.10.2020
Decentralized finance(DeFi) has taken the blockchain network by a storm and is now arguably the most discussed topic. Although it has been a roller coaster ride, the DeFi network has grown enormously in size and number. Today, the total value locked in DeFi contracts is more than $11b. Forex Market...
Coinbase Launches Cryptocurrency Visa Card in the US
29.10.2020
U.S. customers can now apply for the Coinbase Visa, a card that allows users to spend digital assets anywhere Visa is accepted. In addition to the U.S. launch, Coinbase cardholders will be able to earn up to 4% back in stellar or 1% back in bitcoin. A while back, the San Francisco-based...
Mempool Clog: Bitcoin Hashrate Drops 40%, Backlog Shows Over 100K Unconfirmed Transactions
29.10.2020
The Bitcoin network hashrate has dropped significantly over the last four days sliding from a high of 161 exahash per second (EH/s) to 90 EH/s on October 27. Today, the Bitcoin hashrate has improved a hair as the network’s security is currently hovering around 100 EH/s. However, the mempool...
Report: 55% of US Investors Show Interest in Bitcoin Investment, Covid-19 Catalyst to Changing Preferences
29.10.2020
A recent survey study reveals that more than half of U.S. investors (55%) have an interest in investing in bitcoin, a figure which is 19 percentage points higher than that of last year. This translates to a potential U.S. market of nearly 32 million bitcoin investor households. According to...
‘David Hasselhoff Invented Bitcoin’ – 9 Celebrities Wish Bitcoin a Happy Birthday
29.10.2020
Ahead of the 12th anniversary of the Bitcoin white paper, a large group of celebrities published cameo videos saying “happy birthday” to the world’s first cryptocurrency. A number of popular stars appear in the videos including Charlie Sheen, David Hasselhoff, Carole Baskin...
5,000 Bitcoin ATMs Add Cash-Out Option: Libertyx Sees Strong Adoption
28.10.2020
Libertyx has added a cash-out option to its 5,000 bitcoin ATMs. The CEO says this addition triples the number of bitcoin ATMs that allow users to cash out their bitcoin. He shares his business model with news.Bitcoin.com, providing insight into the bitcoin ATM usage trends he is seeing. 5,000...
After Praising Bitcoin, JPMorgan Pushes JPM Coin, Sets Up Dedicated Crypto Unit
28.10.2020
JPMorgan Chase has revealed that its own JPM Coin is now being used commercially by a large tech company. The company has set up a dedicated crypto business unit with a focus on cross-border payments. This news follows a group of JPMorgan analysts praising bitcoin as an alternative investment...