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Bitcoin and Altcoins Start Short Term Recovery
31.7.2019
Yesterday, we saw a few positive and recovery signs for bitcoin and altcoins. BTC/USD formed a support base near the USD 9,320 level and recently corrected higher. It is up around 2.5% and recently broke the key USD 9,500 resistance level. Similarly, there were bullish moves in ethereum, ripple...
Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Launches First Product on R3’s Corda
31.7.2019
B3i, a consortium startup working to use blockchain tech in the insurance industry, has launched its first product on R3's Corda platform
Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan Confidentially Files for IPO in US: Report
31.7.2019
Canaan Creative, the major bitcoin miner manufacturer, has confidentially filed for an IPO in the U.S., say IFRAsia sources
Indian Finance Minister Addresses Crypto Proposal – Industry Responds
31.7.2019
India’s finance minister has broken silence and talked about the crypto draft bill and report her department is examining which propose to ban cryptocurrencies. While she views the report as “very futuristic and well-thought-out,” the crypto industry sees it as flawed...
‘Japanese Amazon’ Prepares for Big Crypto Push
31.7.2019
Hiroshi Mikitani. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, RakutenOfficial
Japanese e-commerce platform Rakuten is gearing up for a flurry of cryptocurrency-related activities – expanding on the scope of a forthcoming token launch and lobbying Tokyo for legislative reform.
Per Japanese media outlet...
China Publishes New Rankings of 37 Crypto Projects
31.7.2019
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development has published its latest crypto rankings. Thirty-seven projects have been evaluated and ranked overall as well as in three separate categories. Some favorites have changed and two projects have been added to the previous list of projects...
Importer of Bitmain’s Bitcoin Miners Draws Criminal Investigation in Russia
31.7.2019
An importer of Bitmain's bitcoin miners is under investigation for underpaying customs fees, a search warrant obtained by CoinDesk reveals
WATCH: Metal Pay CEO Says He Isn’t a Bitcoin Maximalist
31.7.2019
Cypherpunk and CEO of Metal Pay, Marshall Hayner, thinks regulation is coming one way or another and that the best thing to do is keep an open mind and get educated
Overstock to Pay Its Shareholders a Dividend in tZERO Tokens
31.7.2019
The digital dividend, Series A-1, will be paid in a ratio of 1:10 to the company's common stock
Café Coffee Day Founder VG Siddhartha Goes Missing
31.7.2019
In a shocking turn of events, the founder of India’s biggest coffee chain Café Coffee Day, VG Siddhartha, has gone missing since yesterday (29th July) evening from Mangaluru. Siddhartha holds the position as the Managing Director and Chairman in the coffee chain, which is popular across the nation...
Coinbase Pro to Enable Tezos Trading
31.7.2019
Inbound transfers of Tezos will be supported 12 hours ahead of full functionality on Monday, August 5
$500K, 60 Lawyers: Filing Reveals Costs of Bitfinex’s Fight With NY Regulators
30.7.2019
Bitfinex has spent half a million dollars producing documents in its ongoing battle with the New York Attorney General's office, a new filing says
WATCH: Blockstack CEO Discusses His Regulatory ‘Ah-Ha’ Moment
30.7.2019
In a conversation with Leigh Cuen, Blockstack CEO Muneeb Ali explains why he "optimistic" towards the coming regulatory policies
VP of Engineering Tim Wagner Becomes Latest Exec to Leave Coinbase
30.7.2019
Coinbase is losing a number of high-ranking engineering staffers, CoinDesk has learned, including VP of engineering Tim Wagner
Testing Haven, OB1’s New Social Media and Crypto Marketplace App
30.7.2019
On Monday, OB1, the development team who created the crypto-infused marketplace Openbazaar, launched a new platform called Haven. The application is a mobile version of the Openbazaar marketplace, but also includes social media, end-to-end encrypted messaging, and noncustodial wallet services for...
Philippines’ UnionBank Launches Stablecoin, Conducts the Country’s First Bank Blockchain Transaction
30.7.2019
The group ran its first transaction between three rural banks in an effort to improve its remittance offerings
Firearm Firm Wins Patent for Integrating Blockchain into ‘Black Box’ for Guns
30.7.2019
A new solution adds a blockchain-based recording system to firearms
Former Brazilian Central Bank Chief Praises Bitcoin, Libra
30.7.2019
Gustavo Franco. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Canal UM BRASIL
The former governor of the Central Bank of Brazil has heaped praise on Bitcoin – and suggested that McDonalds and Starbucks follow suit with Facebook, and consider launching cryptocurrencies of their own.
In an editorial piece...
US Senator: ‘I Don’t Think You’ve Persuaded Anyone’ Crypto Creates Financial Inclusion
30.7.2019
Sen. Brian Schatz (D.-HI) questioned the claim that blockchain spurs financial inclusion at Tuesday's Banking Committee hearing
When Cash Is Banned, Centralized Cryptos Are Not Going to Save You
30.7.2019
Australia is now moving forward with its proposed legislation to ban cash purchases over 10,000 AUD ($6,900) for business purposes. According to the treasury website: “The Black Economy Taskforce recommended this action to tackle tax evasion and other criminal activities.” While many...