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These Are 2019’s Biggest Cryptocurrency Winners and Losers so Far
20.6.2019
The second quarter of 2019 is coming to an end and for those who invested in cryptocurrencies this year, market prices are a whole lot higher than they were a year prior. Since the significant lows in December 2018, most digital currencies have captured remarkable gains. Also read: Policymakers...
Report: Facebook’s Calibra Digital Wallet Will Not Be Available in Its Largest Markets
19.6.2019
Facebook’s Calibra digital wallet will not be available in some of the social network’s largest markets, including India, according to a report
HAYVN Got The In-Principle Approval (IPA) From FSRA
19.6.2019
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi has given the In-Principle Approval (IPA) to HAYVN. With this IPA, the Over the Counter (OTC) and custody platform-HAYVN can now carry out a digital currency platform in Abu Dhabi Global Market London, Abu Dhabi. The platform announced...
Japan: Securitize, Local Advocacy Group Partner to Promote Digital Securities Adoption
19.6.2019
Securitize — a compliance platform and protocol for token issuers — is partnering with the Japan Security Token Association to promote digital securities adoption in the country
Indian Startup Launches Crypto Trading Strategy Marketplace
19.6.2019
An Indian startup has launched a marketplace for algorithmic trading strategies. Investors can choose a strategy based on factors such as past performance, cryptocurrencies invested, and time frames. The platform also offers a drag-and-drop tool for traders to build their own strategies without...
Latin America and Turkey Have the Most Cryptocurrency Users, Poll Shows
18.6.2019
Cryptocurrency usage has been expanding globally and a new survey confirms that trend. The poll conducted by Statista shows that the citizens of troubled countries tend to exploit the benefits of decentralized digital money far more readily than the citizens of thriving nations. Also read:...
Bittrex International Spreads Its Wings Of Digital Asset Trading To Liechtenstein
18.6.2019
Today Bittrex International has announced that its digital trading platform will see expansion soon. It will soon cater to the ‘qualified’ users of Liechtenstein. The new changes on the platform include brand new trading pairs with Euro and many fiat currencies. In addition, we will be seeing...
Digital Asset Partners With Amazon AWS Aurora on Smart Contract Language Interoperability
18.6.2019
Blockchain software firm Digital Asset has partnered with Amazon Web Services Aurora to make its open-source smart contract language DAML more interoperable
Brazil Is All Set To Regulate The Digital Transformation In The Finance, Capital, Insurance And Blockchain Sector
18.6.2019
Four of the Brazil’s regulatory authorities namely- ‘Special Finance Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy’, the ‘Central Bank of Brazil’, the ‘Securities Commission’, and the ‘Superintendency of Private Insurance’ are planning to put in a joint effort to regulate as well as to adapt to...
PR: Legislators Support V20 Summit in Response to New FATF Rules
18.6.2019
Legislators have shown their support for the V20 Summit which is set to take place alongside the G20 Leaders Summit in Osaka, Japan, 28 & 29 June 2019. The event will convene G20 representatives, national blockchain associations, the world’s leading Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)...
Private Blockchain’s Biggest Startups Integrate in Unprecedented Tie-Up
18.6.2019
A historic change in strategy is taking place at R3 and Digital Asset (DA), who are now collaborating to maximize their respective blockchain ecosystems
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...
Russia’s Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency
17.6.2019
The head of Russia's central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency
Major South Korean Exchange Joins SBI Ripple Asia Payment Solution
17.6.2019
Ripple is continuously growing its network in Southeast Asia. It is continually adding clients to its payment network RippleNet. The major cryptocurrency exchange of South Korea has lately announced to join the chain. Coinone, the major digital currency exchange of the county has joined SBI-Ripple...
Crypto Is an Important Defense Against Today’s Orwellian Surveillance
17.6.2019
An effort to change extradition laws in Hong Kong has sparked protests – and questions about digital privacy and the right to transact, writes Mike Casey
Accept Direct Crypto Payments Using the Rocketr Gateway
16.6.2019
It’s in the best interest of businesses to offer their customers a variety of payment options. Cryptocurrencies can undoubtedly bring more buyers and many merchants have introduced support for digital assets. A platform called Rocketr helps merchants accept payments in crypto, including...
Indian Crypto Community Petitions Government for Regulation
16.6.2019
Following widespread reports of the upcoming Indian cryptocurrency bill, the crypto community has started a petition for the government to quickly implement a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. In addition, a television network operated by the Upper House of the Indian Parliament has aired...
Dash Wallet For iPhone Is Also Compatible With Apple Watch, Shows Live Prices And Receive Money
16.6.2019
While the world is moving towards crypto adoption, digital wallets have become more and more popular in the past few months. However, wallets catering to Android and Windows are far more in number than those available for the iOS ecosystem. Dash Wallet, for instance, is the only digital wallet...
Markets Update: Crypto Prices Surge After Last Week’s Pullback
15.6.2019
Digital currency markets have regained some of the losses they endured last week, with the entire cryptoconomy now valued at $275 billion this Saturday. Most cryptocurrencies are up in value between 2-8% today but global trade volumes have tapered off with only $63 billion swapped in the last...
Piixpay Lets You Pay Bills and Invoices With Cryptocurrency
15.6.2019
If you need to regularly cover fiat payments but prefer to use your digital assets, a platform like Piixpay can be very helpful. The payment provider allows you to use cryptocurrencies to pay invoices, bills and make other recurring payments to recipients that still accept only traditional money....