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Crypto News From Japan: Week in Review
26.8.2019
Cryptocurrency news from Japan this week, courtesy of Cointelegraph Japan
Kraken OTC Head: Bitcoin is Not a Safe Haven Yet
25.8.2019
Bitcoin is not a safe haven asset yet, says Kraken’s head of OTC Nelson Minier
Waves DEX Now Supports Ethereum-Based ERC-20 Tokens
25.8.2019
Waves DEX now supports ERC-20 standard compliant tokens
Bitcoin History Part 16: The First Mt. Gox Hack
25.8.2019
No one remembers the first Mt. Gox hack. It was a small sum, even by 2011’s standards, and the exchange reimbursed all users. The incident was to prove significant, however, for it set in motion a string of attacks on other bitcoin platforms that began the very next day. By the time the dust...
Crypto Custody: Adoption Shortcut or Blockchain Purists’ Nightmare?
24.8.2019
Could there be a centralized layer to an ecosystem of decentralized assets?
Poloniex Pledges to Reimburse Flash Crash Losses, Victims Displeased
24.8.2019
Poloniex to offer 100% lending fee rebate to flash crash victims, according to a Circle spokesperson amid community discontent
US Lagging behind China’s Development of National Digital Currency, Circle CEO
24.8.2019
Jeremy Allaire, the Circle CEO, mentions that the U.S. is falling behind the development of China’s national digital money, which could change the manner in which western organizations conduct payments. Recently, the Circle CEO, Jeremy Allaire spoke to the Global Coin Research podcast this...
Bithumb Exchange Is Launching Listing Committee for Cryptocurrency
24.8.2019
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb to roll out a new committee in September. The committee will monitor the markets and decide which cryptocurrencies are feasible to trade online As per the reports, the committee came into motion on Aug. 22. This committee will keep a check on the listings of...
Largest South Korean Exchange to Review Listings and Boot Failing Coins
23.8.2019
Bithumb will assemble a committee to periodically review its listed cryptocurrencies, becoming the second exchange in Korea to update its listing policies
The Push to Kill Cash – Australia’s Proposed Ban Shows It’s Not Conspiracy Theory
23.8.2019
The supposed coordination of governments and tech companies to create a one-world, cashless society is often viewed as little more than fodder for silly Youtube conspiracy videos. After all, cash is still king in daily life, even in extremely high-tech, innovative societies like Japan. Upon closer...
Xendpay Partners with Ripple that Allows the Firm for Cross-border Payments
23.8.2019
Xendpay, a UK established remittance firm, declared an association with Ripple that enables the firm to enter new markets like Bangladesh, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand. Xendpay is joining with other prominent organizations that are as of now utilizing Ripple’s...
The New Bitcoin Banks Are Here
23.8.2019
A new age of banking is imminent. Legacy models will be forced to follow suit or become obsolete in the eyes of value holders worldwide, as new bitcoin and crypto services take over, seeking to implement blockchain systems with an eye on convenience and financial inclusion. Announcements...
What a Month! Third Crypto Exchange to Leave the Business
23.8.2019
The pressures of doing business in an increasingly competitive arena have taken their toll on Asian cryptocurrency exchanges – with a first-generation Japanese operator leaving the market and a major South Korean exchange closing down an overseas venture, while a smaller local player has also...
Binance: Funds ‘SAFU’ After Amazon Web Services Error Stops Withdrawals
23.8.2019
Binance’s CZ urges calm as users report technical problems
Bitcoin Payments 6x Cheaper for Municipalities, Says Canadian Exchange
23.8.2019
Canadian crypto exchange allows locals to save on taxes via BTC payments
Coinbase WalletLink Now Lets Clients Use DApps on Desktop Browsers
22.8.2019
Coinbase Wallet’s users can now use their DApps on any desktop browser through WalletLink
Coinbase Now Lets You Access DApps on Your Desktop Browsers
22.8.2019
As per the official announcement by Coinbase, users will now be able to access their DApps (decentralized applications) on their desktop browsers hassle-freely. It has been made possible through Coinbase Wallet’s WalletLink service. As described in the blog post, WalletLink will act as the secure...
As Coordinated Sell-Offs Strike Altcoins, How Do Exchanges Respond?
22.8.2019
Exchanges are once again in the spotlight for manipulation after XRP’s price crashed following a sell-off. See how exchanges are responding, and what can be done
Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck Is Considering Launching an IEO
22.8.2019
Monex-owned crypto exchange Coincheck eyes launching an IEO platform for raising funds through utility tokens
Gemini is Expanding its Crypto Trading Operations to Australia
22.8.2019
Recently, Winklevoss-twins promoted Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, reported that it is expanding its crypto exchanging operations to Australia-based clients. Herewith, Australian traders will be able to access crypto exchange’s mobile app on Android and iOS to purchase, sell, and store...