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Zimbabwean Fintech Lawyer and Proponent Pushes for Crypto Regulation via Private Legislative Bill
28.5.2021
A Zimbabwean fintech lawyer, Prosper Mwedzi, recently initiated a process that seeks to bring recognition and regulation of cryptocurrencies. Under this private member bill procedure, a legislative proposition initiated by private citizens will be debated in the Zimbabwean parliament. If the crypto...
Pumped up by volume? 5 crypto assets that traders loved this month (and their prices)
27.5.2021
Trading volume in crypto markets can be a key indicator of price volatility — but is there a direct correlation that traders can use to help inform their investment decisions?
Andreessen Horowitz leads $40M investment round into crypto-trading platform
27.5.2021
Talos seeks to accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets. It now has some of the industry’s biggest backers supporting its mission
Restricting crypto trading to millionaires good for Hong Kong, says official
27.5.2021
Hong Kong’s Treasury Secretary says the government is right to pursue restrictive crypto regulations in the city
Ontario Securities Commission Snuffs out Crypto Exchanges, Poloniex Targeted for Flouting Compliance
26.5.2021
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) published documentation on Tuesday that claims the Seychelles-based crypto exchange, Poloniex has failed to contact the OSC in order to start compliance discussions. Poloniex meets the OSC’s jurisdiction because the trading platform operates trading...
Voyager Digital sees 16X increase in quarterly revenue, first operating profit
26.5.2021
The Canadian trading and yield app recorded $60 million in revenue for Q1, 2021
‘Chinese Invented Paper Money and They Will End It’- Brazil’s Far-Left Praises Digital Yuan
25.5.2021
Digital currencies, those issued by central banks in particular, have been commended for their “disruptive nature.” The praise comes from a publication associated with one of Brazil’s far-left parties. A recently published article claims that CBDCs such as China’s digital...
Gold hits four-month high following crypto crash
25.5.2021
Spot gold last week hit its highest price level since Jan. 8 after dipping to as low as $1,680 in early March
Bitcoin not on the agenda for HSBC says bank's CEO
25.5.2021
HSBC will not be joining the growing list of major banks offering Bitcoin and crypto investment products to customers and clients
South Korea’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ Returns, BTC Prices Up 8% Higher Than Global Average
24.5.2021
As cryptocurrency regulation heats up worldwide, South Korean officials have been increasing regulatory discussions concerning the swelling crypto economy. While digital currency markets like bitcoin have tumbled in value in recent times, global crypto market prices have increased across the board...
Bitcoin Mining Operations Btc.top and Hashcow Cease Offering Services in China
24.5.2021
Following some stern warnings from a few major trade associations and regulators in China, two prominent exchanges, Huobi and Okex, have stopped offering services to Chinese residents. After the two exchanges halted specific services to residents of mainland China, two bitcoin mining operations...
HSBC Won’t Launch Bitcoin Trading Desk, CEO Says Bank Has No Plans to Offer Cryptocurrency Investments
24.5.2021
HSBC has confirmed its bitcoin and cryptocurrency stance as a growing number of major banks are beginning to offer crypto services. CEO Noel Quinn says that HSBC views bitcoin as an asset class rather than a payments vehicle but the bank is not rushing into providing cryptocurrency investments...
Amid Stern Warnings from China Crypto Firms Huobi and Okex Halt a Few Services
24.5.2021
On Friday, the cryptocurrency community discussed a report stemming from China’s 51st meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission that reiterated warnings about bitcoin mining. The following Sunday, reports disclosed the cryptocurrency operation Huobi has suspended...
Dutch Central Bank Revokes Strict Verification Rules for Crypto Exchanges
21.5.2021
The cryptocurrency industry in the Netherlands has won a small but significant battle. The country’s central bank has canceled some excessive verification procedures that it imposed on crypto service providers last fall. The move comes after a local exchange took the matter to court....
Freela Lists on AscendEX
21.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. AscendEX, formerly BitMax, an industry-leading digital asset trading platform built by Wall Street quant trading veterans, has announced the listing and auction of the Freela token (FREL) under the pair USDT/FREL. The auction will take place on May 26 at 1:00 p.m. UTC. and...
BitcoinVend (BCVT) Token Is Now Listed on Bitcoin.com Exchange
20.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin.com Exchange is thrilled to announce the listing of BCVT, being available to trade on the 20th May 2021 at 10:00AM UTC. BCVT was created by the BitcoinVend team, as the native cryptocurrency of their BitcoinVend App. BCVT will start trading with USDT and ETH pairs. What...
Hathor Listing on AscendEX
19.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. AscendEX, formerly BitMax, an industry-leading digital asset trading platform built by Wall Street quant trading veterans, is excited to announce the listing of the Hathor Token (HTR) under the trading pair USDT/HTR on May 19 at 1:00 p.m. UTC. Hathor is a scalable and easy-to-use...
‘Chartmaster’ Expects BTC Price to Tap $29K, Delta Exchange CEO Says ‘Bitcoin Hasn’t Found a Floor Yet’
18.5.2021
The price of bitcoin has dropped to a new low for the month of May, sliding to $42,100 per unit during Monday evening’s trading sessions. While a few analysts see bitcoin rebounding and gathering new highs in the coming weeks, a few crypto market strategists believe bitcoin prices could sink...
Weeks Of Sideways Trading Ahead as Bitcoin Newbies Panic Selling to Hodlers
18.5.2021
Bitcoiners are hopeful that bitcoin (BTC) will bounce back stronger following its recent Elon Musk-fuelled price setback – but the likes of Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz say that choppy waters could be ahead for at least the next few weeks as new entrants are panic-selling.
BTC has had...
Restrictions on Crypto Trading to Deprive Nation of Opportunities, Iranian Fintechs Warn
18.5.2021
Startups have spoken out against government attempts to curb the operations of crypto exchanges in Iran. Cryptocurrency trading is not illegal, Iranian fintechs insist, calling on lawmakers and regulators to develop rules that would allow the sanctioned country to continue to take advantage...