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EU Finance Commissioner to Propose Unified Crypto Legislation
8.10.2019
The European Union’s finance commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis pledges to propose new rules to regulate digital currencies such as Facebook’s Libra
‘Closer Than Ever’ to Bitcoin ETF, Says Bitwise Ahead of SEC Deadline
8.10.2019
Executives at Bitwise Asset Management are highly optimistic as the deadline for the U.S. SEC’s decision on their proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund nears
Major South Korean Store Chain Supports Blockchain Payments App
7.10.2019
Major South Korean convenience store chain CU will now accept a payments app based on the Terra blockchain
Major Exchanges Urge UK Regulator to Not Restrict Crypto Derivatives
7.10.2019
The WFE has appealed to the United Kingdom’s financial regulator not to ban cryptocurrency derivatives for retail investors
Here’s How Belarus Pressures Russia to Legalize Cryptocurrencies
7.10.2019
Relations between Belarus and Russia have always been quite complicated. The union the two close allies created has faced all kinds of challenges over its 20 plus years of existence. Now cryptocurrency is becoming a new apple of discord, as Minsk has taken a relatively friendly approach...
Back to Green: Bitcoin Is Above $8.1K Again, XRP Surges Over 10%
7.10.2019
Crypto markets are seeing notable upward movement with Bitcoin breaking back above the $8,000 level
UK Financial Regulator’s Crypto Investigations Surge 74% in 2019: Report
7.10.2019
The number of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s investigations into crypto businesses surges 74%: from 50 cases in 2018 to 87 already in 2019
Decentralized Finance, Explained
7.10.2019
With hundreds of millions of people excluded from the financial system, decentralized finance is being touted as the driving force behind the new economy #Sponsored
Ex-Federal Prosecutor: US Blocking Libra Has National Security Implications
7.10.2019
Ex-federal prosecutor and now Andreessen Horowitz partner Katie Haun argues that the United States blocking Facebook’s Libra will have national security implications
Indian Supreme Court Sets Date to Hear Crypto Case Next Week
7.10.2019
The Supreme Court of India has confirmed a new date to hear the crypto case after multiple delays. During the last hearing, the court directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reply to crypto exchanges’ representation within two weeks, which the central bank has done. Also read:...
Algo Capital Ex-CTO Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for Hot Wallet Breach
7.10.2019
Algo Capital ex-CTO Pablo Yabo publishes a statement in the wake of a major security breach of a hot wallet under his personal management
Crypto Outpaces Political Donation Laws in Japan
7.10.2019
A major Japanese news publication has reported that crypto donations to individual politicians are legal and do not need to be reported publicly as donations. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications verified that even though it is illegal to donate cash or securities directly...
Bitcoin, Altcoin Prices Slip Downward While XRP Stays Stable
7.10.2019
Bitcoin has continued to slope downward of $8,000 with some major altcoins also taking a beating
Fiat-Backed Stablecoins — Attempt to Take the Best of Both Worlds
6.10.2019
Fiat backed stablecoins are here to stay, but what makes them so stable and desires? Here are a few examples
PayPal Ditches Libra, Crypto Stagnant, Mark Cuban Hates BTC: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 30–Oct. 6
6.10.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, PayPal pulls out of Libra, crypto markets struggle to recover, and Mark Cuban really doesn’t like Bitcoin
10 Crypto Trading Mistakes That Will Leave You Broke
6.10.2019
Too many crypto investors trade without having a proper plan for taking profits and cutting losses. Avoid these 10 mistakes and you’re bound to have trading success
Liechtenstein Adopts Token Act to Attract Crypto Business
6.10.2019
One of Europe’s smallest but richest nations, Liechtenstein, has made a significant step towards clarifying the regulatory environment in its already crypto-friendly jurisdiction. The parliament of the German-speaking principality in the heart of Europe has just passed a law that is likely...
The 3 Traps That Hinder Blockchain Development Along with Potent Counters to Tackle Them
6.10.2019
Blockchain terminology came into limelight when Satoshi Nakamoto introduced the first-ever digital currency, Bitcoin to the world. In its true sense, blockchain is an increasing list of records, categorically called blocks that are linked to each other using cryptography. Each block comprises of...
Bitcoin Dips Under $8,000 as Altcoins See Mixed Movements
6.10.2019
Bitcoin’s price falls under the $8,000 mark while the top 20 cryptocurrencies are seeing mixed movements on the day
Bank Raided, Arrests Made but RBI Still Restricts Withdrawals
6.10.2019
The crisis has elevated at the cooperative bank recently placed under regulatory restrictions by India’s central bank. Multiple branches have been raided and several arrests were made. However, the RBI continues to impose a withdrawal limit, preventing bank customers from accessing their...