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Binary Options Scams Spread Into Crypto, Time for US Lawmakers to Act
6.11.2019
Ex-CFTC attorney says internet-based binary options platforms are luring in crypto investors “where there are legitimate products, non-legitimate products follow”
EToro Trading Platform Acquires Crypto Portfolio Management App
6.11.2019
Trading platform eToro has acquired cryptocurrency portfolio management app Delta for a reported $5 million
Conceal and Reveal: The Evolution of Privacy Coin Technology
6.11.2019
Privacy can assume many forms and occur on many levels. The technologies that blockchain architects originally envisioned for privacy coins are now being utilized by an array of crypto stakeholders, from enterprises to exchanges. What began as a means of transacting anonymously has spawned...
European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
6.11.2019
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra
US SEC Report Notes Trading Suspensions, Actions Against Crypto Firms in 2019
6.11.2019
The U.S. SEC has issued a report on enforcement actions in 2019 that notes a number of cases the regulator initiated against digital asset-related firms
Square’s Cash App Now Charging Fees for Bitcoin Purchases
6.11.2019
Square's Cash App has started charging fees of as much as 1.76 percent on bitcoin purchases, sources have pointed out to CoinDesk
Russia's Crypto Law is Taking a Confusing Shape
6.11.2019
A Russian newspaper says it has seen a copy of the much-awaited draft law "On Digital Financial Assets" – a piece of legislation that might decide the fate of cryptocurrencies in the country. However, local experts do not agree what this draft means exactly.
RBC states that "two sources familiar...
Why Are Gamblers Choosing to Gamble with Bitcoin?
6.11.2019
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release.
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Bitcoin gambling is becoming increasingly popular these days. Many Online casinos are integrating virtual currencies into their payment systems and players all around the world are switching to the new popular solutions. After...
A Note From The Editor: Allow Me To Introduce Myself
6.11.2019
Meet our new executive editor, Jay Cassano!
Binance to Help Ukraine Prepare Cryptocurrency Legislation by End of 2019
6.11.2019
Binance will collaborate with Ukrainian authorities to establish cryptocurrency-related legislation in the country
US Prosecutors Charge Founder of ‘IGOBIT’ Token With Fraud
6.11.2019
Prosecutors allege that Asa Saint Clair lured investors to invest in the "World Sports Alliance" using his IGOBIT digital currency
How Will China Pursue Xi Jinping’s Blockchain Adoption Plan?
6.11.2019
As President Xi calls to boost blockchain innovation in the country, the Chinese government introduces regulatory bodies while anti-blockchain sentiment is banned. What else is being done to pursue the ambitious plan?
China Removes Bitcoin Mining From Unwanted Industries List
6.11.2019
Inspired by its new fascination with blockchain, China now seems to have changed its mind about cryptocurrency mining. The latest version of a national macroeconomic plan indicates that the government in Beijing has given up intentions to suppress the bitcoin mining industry, in which Chinese...
Nervos Network Targets November Launch With $72 Million Token Sale
6.11.2019
Nervos Network plans to launch its "Lina" blockchain next week, on the heels of securing $72 million through a token sale on Coinlist
China’s President Xi ‘Credentialized’ Cryptocurrency, Says Novogratz
6.11.2019
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s price was triggered by China’s President Xi Jinping giving credibility to the industry, Michael Novogratz says
China's Digital Fiat to Substitute Paper Money + 12 More Crypto News
6.11.2019
Crypto Briefs is your daily bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – keeping you up-to-date with under the radar crypto news from around the world.
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China's digital fiat, the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP), is designed to substitute existing...
Kim Dotcom’s Planned Token Sale Is Off, Says Bitfinex
6.11.2019
Bitfinex and a blockchain project launched by Kim Dotcom have "mutually agreed" to part ways, scuppering an IEO for the kimcoin token
BitMEX Email Data Leak Fallout Is Serious, Many Users Already Affected
6.11.2019
BitMEX’s recent email leak could have more far-reaching consequences than previously imagined
Binance to Advise Ukraine Government on Upcoming Crypto Regulation
6.11.2019
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance has agreed to help Ukraine prepare rules for cryptocurrencies
Volvo to Use Blockchain-Traceable Cobalt in Its Electric Car Batteries
6.11.2019
Volvo’s cars are going increasingly electric and blockchain technology will play an important role