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Crypto Custodians Foresee Growth in Partnerships with Traditional Custodians
15.5.2019
Panel of crypto custodians say collaboration between traditional and crypto custodians benefits all sides and will continue to grow
Facebook Onboards Two Former Coinbase Compliance Experts
15.5.2019
Two former compliance experts from crypto exchange Coinbase have joined Facebook
Hyperledger Rolls Out Suite of Blockchain Tools for Interoperability
15.5.2019
Hyperledger’s new set of tools “Hyperledger Aries” is designed to facilitate interoperability of different types of blockchain-based data
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Are Cleaning up Their Act
14.5.2019
Ask a dozen crypto traders for the reason behind the recent rally and you’ll get a dozen different theories. Bakkt futures, Microsoft building on Bitcoin and Whole Foods accepting crypto have all been cited as fueling the bull market that’s broken out. While these factors have certainly...
Ripple Exec: Blockchain, Crypto Will Have a Role in US Tech Independence
14.5.2019
Ripple’s Director of Regulatory Relations Ryan Zagone said that the United States needs tech independence
US SEC Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, Seeks Public Comment
14.5.2019
The U.S. SEC has again delayed its decision on crypto index fund provider Bitwise’s bitcoin ETF application, and is seeking comments from the public
Facebook Hires Two of Coinbase’s Former Compliance Managers
14.5.2019
Facebook has hired two Coinbase vets to work in compliance roles, and at least one is involved in the social network's blockchain effort
Bank of France is Closely Watching Stablecoin Developments, Says Governor
14.5.2019
Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau has reported that the bank is interested in stablecoins
Our Value of Money Is Subjective But That Doesn’t Make It Meaningless
14.5.2019
In my last op-ed, I discussed how the value we place on items and goods is subjective based on Carl Menger’s Subjective Theory of Value and how these concepts apply to people’s perception of value with things like fiat, gold, and bitcoin. The post outlined the idea that money cannot...
Three French Banks Join R3 Corda Blockchain-Based Loans Platform
14.5.2019
Three major French banks, BNP Paribas, Natixis, and Societe Generale, join Corda blockchain-based syndicated loans platform
Hyperledger Announces Aries, a Toolkit for Blockchain-Based Identity Management
14.5.2019
Aries is a new, open-source toolkit for identity management by the makers of Hyperledger
Some Major Coins Still Making Gains, Others Trade Sideways as Oil Reports Mixed Signals
14.5.2019
Bitcoin continues to trade around $8,000, while other coins like Litecoin trade sideways
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled Escape Lawsuit Brought by Defrauded ICO Investors
14.5.2019
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled have been dismissed from a lawsuit brought by those who invested in a fraudulent ICO
SEC Again Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval
14.5.2019
A filing from the SEC Tuesday did not advance one of several bitcoin ETF proposals currently waiting for regulatory sign-off
Crypto Hedge Funds’ Average AUM Grew Three Times in Q1
14.5.2019
The average assets under management (AUM) of global cryptocurrency hedge funds increased three-fold in the first quarter of 2019, new research from PwC and Elwood indicates
Pfizer Executive: Technology Is ‘Basically Good Enough’ to Ramp Up Production Blockchains
14.5.2019
A Pfizer executive has challenged existing theories about slow rates of blockchain adoption
Digital Asset Finance Firm BitGo Announces Off-Chain Clearance and Settlement Service
14.5.2019
An off-chain clearing and settlement service has been launched by digital asset finance firm BitGo
‘Maximum Pain’: Joe Lubin, Jimmy Song Strike $500K Crypto Bet on Ethereum’s Future
14.5.2019
The terms of a much-hyped bet between Joe Lubin and Jimmy Song have finally been settled – and a lot of money is on the line
Crypto Industry vs G20: a Fight Against 'Draconian' KYC Procedures
14.5.2019
The cryptocurrency industry is not happy with the possibility of G20, the group of 19 large countries and the European Union, imposing stricter know-your-customer (KYC) procedures on cryptocurrency exchanges and related businesses. Calling it “more draconian than the BitLicense [New York’s...
Coinbase Expands Service to 50 More Countries, Launches USDC Support in 85 Jurisdictions
14.5.2019
Coinbase has expanded their service to 50 more countries and launched USDC support in 85 jurisdictions