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India’s Election Commission Developing Blockchain System for Voting
16.2.2020
The Election Commission of India is collaborating with the Indian Institute of Technology to develop a blockchain system for voting, the Chief Election Commissioner has reportedly revealed. The new system aims to allow Indians to vote even when they are away from their hometowns. Furthermore,...
China Is Scrubbing Cash Notes to Stop Virus Spreading so Its Government Paper Money Wont Kill You
16.2.2020
Research has shown that government paper money is a hotbed for bacteria and that, at least in the U.S., most bank notes in circulation are tainted by cocaine. Now you can also worry about a new threat possibly sticking to your fingers when you handle a bill – a deadly virus coming out...
Bitcoin ATMs Grow in Number Reaching Almost 7,000 in Operation Around the World
16.2.2020
ATMs supporting digital coins have increased parallel to the predominant trend on cryptocurrency markets since the beginning of 2020. With over 400 new devices added in January, the global total is now closing on the 7,000 mark. The sector has seen exponential growth in the past three years. Also...
Tax Rules Hit Brazilian Crypto Exchanges, Forcing Trading Platforms Acesso Bitcoin and Latoex Out of Business
15.2.2020
Tax regulations implemented even before dedicated legislation has been adopted have hit Brazilian cryptocurrency exchanges. Digital asset brokers failing to comply with the new reporting requirements face fines and the stricter rules are hurting smaller platforms, which are shutting down due...
Pirate Chain Coin Now Available for Trading on Bitcoin.com Exchange, Joins New Alliance
14.2.2020
Pirate Chain (ARRR) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency with non-optional, private-only addresses and transactions. This coin has is now available for trading to users of Bitcoin.com Exchange, soon after the team behind it joined the Blockchain Privacy, Security & Adoption Alliance. Also Read:...
Another Crypto Startup Targets the Public With New Fear-busting Mascot
14.2.2020
Blockchain by Figure. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Figure
Silicon Valley-based financial services startup Figure has launched a bid to make distributed ledger technology more approachable – by creating a crypto-themed mascot that its masterminds hope will dispel public fears about...
Binance Announces BUSD Trading Pair for Five New Tokens
14.2.2020
World’s largest crypto exchange Binance announced on Friday that it has introduced BUSD trading pair for five new tokens. These tokens are BAT, ENJ, NANO, ONT, and RVN, and the trading began on 14/02/2020, 8.00 am (UTC). https://twitter.com/binance/status/1228183417142956034?s=19 Binance...
Blockchain Bills Are Advancing in the New York State Senate – Here’s Why
14.2.2020
Now in its second year, the New York State Senate's Internet and Tech Committee has approved two blockchain bills, which now go to the full Senate for a vote
Bitcoin Closing on Daily Golden Cross That Could Bring Boost to 2020 Price Rally
14.2.2020
Bitcoin is closing on a bullish chart pattern not seen in almost 10 months
New Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity Policy to the SEC Chairman
14.2.2020
Nancy Sumption joins SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as his Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity Policy
Iran Concerns May Be Driving Trump Administration’s Talk of New Crypto Rules
13.2.2020
Tensions with Iran may be behind U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s cryptocurrency compliance comments on Wednesday
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Gives Testimony on Cryptocurrency, New Regulations Rolling Out Soon
13.2.2020
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin gave his testimony on cryptocurrency before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Mnuchin said crypto is a “crucial area” that the Treasury has spent a lot of time on. He also talked about stablecoins and announced that new crypto regulations...
‘Full Transparency Not Ideal for Cryptocurrency’ Says Chainalysis Exec
13.2.2020
Major global crypto AML service provider Chainalysis does not support full transparency in crypto despite not being able to track all privacy coins
New Report Finds North Korean Mining of XMR Increased Tenfold in 2019, Online Activity 300%
13.2.2020
A report published by cybersecurity organization Insikt Group claims internet use in North Korea has grown significantly in the past three years. The group cites a “300% increase in the volume of activity to and from North Korean networks since 2017,” and part of this activity involves...
US Treasury Secretary Promises "Significant New Requirements" on Cryptocurrency
13.2.2020
Cryptocurrency remains a political issue in the United States
Russians Can Use Qiwi, Sberbank, Yandex Money and Now Binance P2P Exchange to Buy Bitcoin With Rubles
13.2.2020
A growing number of platforms allow Russian residents to purchase cryptocurrencies with local fiat money. Established cryptocurrency exchanges are not the most trouble-free option, however, as they often require extensive registration and rarely support popular payment methods in the region, unlike...
A New Partnership Lets Institutional Investors Play OTC Crypto Markets
12.2.2020
SFOX’s institutional investor clients can access the OTC crypto market with a single point of access
Tezos Is the Standout in New 2020 ‘Alt Season’ Gaining 54% in 7 Days
12.2.2020
Tezos is rapidly becoming the darling of altcoin markets as XTZ targets its all-time highs
Bitcoin and Altcoins Restart Uptrend, Climb To New 2020 Highs
12.2.2020
After a short term downside correction, bitcoin price found a strong support above USD 9,650. As a result, there was a strong increase above the USD 10,000 resistance area. The price even broke USD 10,200 and traded to a new yearly high close to USD 10,500.
Also, there were strong gains in most...
Binance Lists FTX Leveraged Tokens; 8 New Trading Pairs Added
12.2.2020
Binance, which presently serves as one of the world’s most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced that the listing of FTX leveraged tokens EOSBULL, EOSBEAR, XRPBULL, and XRPBEAR on the network. As per the report, the exchange will now allow its customers to enjoy access to eight...