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StellarX Lists Fiat Backed XLM Offered By Token.io With Support From Its Founder
9.7.2019
Crypto Exchange StellarX announced on Monday that it has listed XLM offered by Token.io, backed by fiat currencies in 1:1 ratio. The listing was done with support from Token.io founder and CEO Steve Kirsch. We're excited to announce that we've recently listed new 1:1 fiat backed XLM tokens...
TravelbyBit, Backed By Binance, Introduces Beta App, Which Allows Payments For Flight And Hotel Bookings In Cryptocurrency!
8.7.2019
TravelByBit, an organization that empowers its clients to book flights and hotels through cryptocurrencies, has introduced the beta version of its application. TravelbyBit beta application is presently live. Moreover, it enables the customers to book flights and hotels with BTC (Bitcoin),...
Arrington-backed Crypto Loans Firm to Accept Telegram’s Token as Collateral
5.7.2019
Cryptocurrency loans firm Nexo says it will accept the gram ICO token from messaging app giant Telegram as collateral
TD Ameritrade-Backed ErisX Gets Green Light to Settle Futures in Bitcoin
1.7.2019
The CFTC just granted ErisX a derivatives clearing organization license, clearing the way for it to launch bitcoin futures contracts
Confronting Bitcoin Network Issues Using Nakamoto Consensus and a Mining Parliament
1.7.2019
On June 28, Bitcoin Cash proponent Javier Gonzalez announced the launch of an interesting protocol called the Bitcoin Mining Parliament (BMP). The theory behind BMP is backed by the concept of Nakamoto Consensus where “miners are the executive power of Bitcoin” and “any needed...
S&P 500 Gains Can Earn You Bitcoin on New Bain Capital-Backed Exchange
1.7.2019
Crypto derivatives exchange EverMarkets is opening its doors to customers worldwide, with trades collateralized in bitcoin
ETC Labs Unveils ETC-ETH Interoperability Solution Backed by Metronome
28.6.2019
ETC Labs has partnered with Metronome to put the first interoperable cryptocurrency (MET) across its blockchain and Ethereum’s
SEC Begins Accepting Public Comments on ETF Backed by Bitcoin and T-Bills
25.6.2019
The SEC has kicked off a public comment period for a proposed ETF backed by bitcoin and T-bills
Future for State-Backed Brazilian Token Issuance Unclear as Bank Sees Leadership Reshuffle
24.6.2019
Brazilian Development Bank elected interim president. What does it mean for the crypto development of the country?
Carbon Announces the Launch of the First FDIC Insured Fiat Backed Stablecoin TRXD on Tron Blockchain!
22.6.2019
New York-based fintech firm Carbon, on June 21, reported the launch of its FDIC (First Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) insured fiat sponsored stablecoin on Tron’s blockchain. The alliance between the two groups aims at, giving a very user-friendly payment solution to its clients...
‘Billions’ Could Be Saved By Tokenized Assets Backed With Central Bank Money: BoE Chief
20.6.2019
Bank of England governor Mark Carney spoke positively about the Utility Settlement Coin project, now dubbed Fnality, during a appearance Thursday
Japanese Manufacturers Enter Blockchain-Backed Data Sharing Arrangement
19.6.2019
Overseen by the Industrial Value Chain Initiative, the new blockchain project will connect 100 large and small Japanese manufacturers to share information
Privacy Is Paramount: How KYC Makes Us All Less Free
19.6.2019
KYC (Know Your Customer) policies and endless private data collection, coupled with force-backed, violent legislation compromise the utility and ethics of crypto trading. An uncompromising stance on user privacy is critically important to crypto traders and peer-to-peer transaction. It’s...
Fidelity-Backed Crypto Analytics Firm to Integrate Twitter-Based Crypto Sentiment Feed
18.6.2019
Fidelity-backed Coin Metrics and Social Market Analytics team up to provide feed of crypto sentiment based on Twitter posts
New SLP Token Allows You to Transact in BTC But With BCH Fees
14.6.2019
There’s a new Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) based token called BTC2 that’s backed 1:1 with BTC. People can obtain the BTC2 token using cryptocurrency swapping application Sideshift.ai. With BTC2, you can essentially transact BTC, but with the same network fee (less than a penny)...
Bull Trap? Bitcoin’s Price Rise to $8,300 Isn’t Backed by High Volumes
14.6.2019
A clear divergence between prices and trading volumes on the charts suggests bitcoin’s recent $800 rally could be short-lived
Coinex Exchange Lists the first SLP-Based Stablecoin Built on Bitcoin Cash
13.6.2019
On June 12, the cryptocurrency exchange Coinex announced the listing of a new Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) token called honestcoin (USDH). The Honestcoin.io website details that the new token is a fully regulated stablecoin issued on the Bitcoin Cash network backed 1-to-1 for U.S. dollars. Also...
Indian Government-Backed Program Offers Crypto and Blockchain Course
13.6.2019
An Indian government-initiated program is offering a course for undergraduates to learn about cryptocurrency, blockchains, and their use cases. This 12-week interactive course is free to enroll and learn from. Among the topics covered are Bitcoin basics and consensus. Meanwhile, India’s...
Yahoo Japan-Backed Exchange Launches Crypto-Yen Markets and Margin Trading
10.6.2019
Back in April 2018, it was revealed that Yahoo Japan was planning to launch a cryptocurrency exchange licensed by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). Now, a year later, Yahoo Japan’s trading platform Taotao is open offering BTC and ETH trading while also providing users with margin...
Financial Giants Backed Utility Settlement Coin Coming in 2020
3.6.2019
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In the relentless effort to utilize the blockchain technology, the new company called Fnality International, a brainchild of 14 major financial firms, is estimated to become operational in 2020. The company will be in control of a blockchain-powered digital cash...