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Bank Closures and Withdrawal Restrictions Anger Lebanese Citizens
8.1.2020
Lebanese citizens have been dealing with economic hardship, as the country’s central bank imposed customer withdrawal limits last October. The problems have continued over the last two months, as ATMs have stopped dispensing cash and bank branches close doors in fear of angry clients....
Kraken Reveals 49% Increase in Law Enforcement Investigations
8.1.2020
The publication of crypto exchange Kraken’s 2019 Transparency Report has provoked discussion about the scale of government surveillance. According to the report, Kraken received 710 requests last year (or two per day), impacting approximately 1,222 accounts. The report provides further...
Honk Launches Token Sale to Fund SLP-Powered Sports Betting Site
8.1.2020
The team behind one of the most active tokens in the SLP ecosystem is launching a crowd sale to fund the development of a new sports betting site. The platform will require no identification from either users or investors, and will pay dividends directly in bitcoin cash and a number of supported...
$17M Funding Round in Startup to Bring Blockchain Tech Into ETFs
7.1.2020
Blockchain startup Securrency receives over $17 million in funding as investor WisdomTree looks to bring blockchain to the ETF world
Android Platform Now Home to Coinbase Pro Trading App
7.1.2020
Coinbase Pro is now available for Android users, Coinbase says in a blog announcement
Bitmain Responds to Layoff Rumors From Ousted Co-Founder Zahn
7.1.2020
Ousted Bitmain co-founder Micree Zahn took to Weibo on Monday to speak out against a reported Bitmain “personnel optimization plan” which could purportedly see around 500 Bitmain workers dismissed by January 17. Chinese media broke the story last week citing inside sources at...
Though 'Intriguing,' Crypto Won't Dethrone Dollar, Says IMF Economist
7.1.2020
The U.S. dollar currently is not at risk of being dethroned by a digital currency, IMF chief economist says
US SEC Prioritizes Crypto Compliance in 2020, But Hints at Kinder Gentler Approach
7.1.2020
U.S. SEC will continue to prioritize crypto compliance in the coming year, but seems to be more interested in bringing the industry in from the cold
4 Signs the Cryptocurrency Altcoin Market May Have Finally Bottomed
7.1.2020
As Bitcoin pushes to $8K, many altcoins appear on the verge of breaking above their 2-year downtrends
Former Bakkt CEO Sworn Into Senate, Casts 1st Vote to Support Trump
7.1.2020
Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler has been sworn into the U.S. Senate to become the newest Georgia’s Senator and cast her first vote to support Trump
Bitcoin ETF May Be Approved in 2021 and Will Bring a Host of Benefits
7.1.2020
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American regulators are unlikely to green-light Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-traded Funds) this year, but a China-based expert says that once approved, crypto ETFs will usher in a multitude of benefits to the industry.
Matthew Graham, CEO of the China-based advisory...
What Happens If the US Loses the Blockchain War?
7.1.2020
The global blockchain tech race still has no leader, but China could win this blockchain war, leaving the U.S. far behind
Turkey's Financial Watchdog Plans to Regulate Crypto Markets, Report Says
7.1.2020
Turkey’s securities market authority CMB plans to regulate crypto markets in 2020, local sources say
Biometric Cards and Fund Savers: The Marvelous World of Crypto Wallets
7.1.2020
The world of cryto, and funds in general, is a dangerous place as it's intriguing to many types of bad players, all of which are targeting our coins, just waiting for an opportunity to put their fingers into our wallets. That's why the wallet creators are in a constant race of who can offer...
Market Update: Top Cryptos Face Strong Resistance Ahead
7.1.2020
On January 6, digital currency markets saw decent gains as the entire crypto market capitalization surpassed the $200 billion mark at 3:50 p.m. EST. Since then most cryptocurrencies have tested heavy resistance and a slew of assets are being held back. Moreover, crypto trade volumes have increased...
CFTC Cannot Locate Man Responsible for Over $140 Million Crypto Ponzi
7.1.2020
The regulators are unable to find the man responsible for a $140 million Bitcoin pyramid scheme
Upbit to Resume Altcoin Deposits and Withdrawals + More News
7.1.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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South Korean market-leading exchange Upbit will resume deposits/withdrawals following what many have assumed was...
Major Spanish Bank Latest to Bring Blockchain Into European Finance
7.1.2020
Spain-based CaixaBank integrates We.trade, giving customers access to blockchain technology
Abu Dhabi, Financial Giants Bet on Blockchain to Help ETF Ecosystem
7.1.2020
New York-headquartered international investment giant WisdomTree Investments together with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and other investors invested in Securrency, as they aim to integrate blockchain technology into the exchange-traded fund (ETF) ecosystem.
Securrency,...
Regs Roundup: SEC Actions, Crypto Tax-Free in Korea, India’s National Blockchain Seminar
7.1.2020
In this roundup, we cover several crypto-related actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the New York regulator’s crypto job posting. We also cover new Chinese laws, South Korea’s tax clarification, India’s blockchain education, the IMF working with...