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Weekly Platform News: Text Spacing Bookmarklet, Top-Level Await, New AMP Loading Indicator
5.9.2019
In this week's roundup, a handy bookmarklet for inspecting typography, using await to tinker with how JavaScript modules import one another, plus Facebook's in-app browser is only posing as one. Let's get into the news!
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Paxful along with Coinlogiq Would Open 20 New Crypto ATMs In Colombia
5.9.2019
The Peer-to-peer crypto exchange serving Latin America, Paxful has joined hands with the blockchain firm, CoinLogiq to bring cryptocurrency ATM’s to Colombia. Paxful is a crypto trading platform that strives to ensure availability and equality of opportunities to access financial services. They...
Binance to Launch USD-backed Stablecoin, Gets Approval in New York
5.9.2019
Major crypto exchange Binance said it partnered with Paxos Trust Company, a crypto custody company and issuer of stablecoins, in order to launch a new stablecoin, Binance USD (BUSD), later this month.
"BUSD will be available on the Paxos platform for direct purchase and redemption 1:1 for U.S....
Reid Hoffman’s New ‘Hamilton’-Inspired Crypto Rap Video Is Straight Fire
5.9.2019
The LinkedIn co-founder teamed up with notable YouTubers to drop a battle rap between Alexander Hamilton and Satoshi Nakamoto. Who wins?
OKCoin Announces token-to-token and Fiat-to-token exchanging in Seven New Cities
5.9.2019
OKCoin, the largest regulated Crypto exchange, now offers fiat-to-token and token-to-token exchanging in seven new states, such as Kentucky Arkansas, Mississippi, Iowa, Utah, and Wisconsin. Further, OKCoin caters to fiat trading in significant digital resources, which includes Bitcoin, Ethereum...
Bitcoin Is Using Less Energy Despite Record Hash Rate, New Data Shows
5.9.2019
Bitcoin electricity data shows rate of mining becoming more efficient
Gemini Hires Former Morgan Stanley Exec as New Chief Compliance Officer
4.9.2019
Former Morgan Stanley executive Noah Perlman has joined the Gemini crypto exchange as its new chief compliance officer
Firefox blocks third-party tracking cookies and cryptominers
4.9.2019
This is super interesting stuff from Mozilla: the most recent update of Firefox will now block cryptominers and third-party tracking scripts by default. In the press release they write:
For today’s release, Enhanced Tracking Protection will automatically be turned on by default for all users...
John McAfee’s Partnership with Wavesbet Will Take the Gambling Platform to New Heights
4.9.2019
On 2nd September, Wavesbet announced on its official Twitter handle about the partnership with John McAfee. The Wavesbet team is excited to welcome McAfee on board as it is expected that the partnership will bring great advancements for the platform based on his vast experience in the blockchain...
Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively
4.9.2019
A new Indian government report has put cryptocurrency in a positive light, viewing the mechanisms surrounding it, including initial coin offerings, as “revolutionizing the global fintech landscape.” The report also discusses the regulation of coins and tokens. Also read: Indian...
Justin Sun announced the listing of TRX on Bitcoin.com’s new exchange
4.9.2019
In addition to developing tools to help people buy and use Bitcoin, Bitcoin.com has now launched a new Bitcoin exchange. The exchange has some introductory offers, and to make it attractive, it is offering repayment of trading fees. Now in an important development, the founder of TRON...
Blockchain.com Wallet Seeking New $50M Funding Round: Report
4.9.2019
Blockchain looking to buy more coins with $50M funding
Coincheck’s New Survey Program Allows to Trade Reward Points for Crypto
4.9.2019
Coincheck’s and Macromill’s partnership allows their users to trade survey reward points for crypto
New Storm Concept Could Strengthen Bitcoin Cash Instant Transactions
3.9.2019
Software developer Awemany has published a potential alternative approach to instant transactions on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network called “delta blocks” or Storm. The idea utilizes weak proof-of-work (PoW) for instant confirmations on Bitcoin Cash. The new Storm concept has piqued...
Cashwerkz Introduces a New Fintech Platform
3.9.2019
The march of Fintech has been a relentless one over the past few years, and if one looked closely, then it becomes quite clear that it is going to continue for the foreseeable future. Fintech is all set to become one of the biggest industries in the world, and investors are investing hundreds...
Playing to Win: Earn Crypto via CoinPoker's Referrals
3.9.2019
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Cryptocurrency poker platform CoinPoker has launched yet another set of features designed to promote earning opportunities for both its new and veteran players. While the platform’s new features usually work in concert with one another...
Indian Exchanges Innovate as Calls for Positive Crypto Regulation Escalate
3.9.2019
Indian crypto exchanges are innovating, launching new products and improving services for their users, despite the country’s regulatory uncertainty and unresolved banking restrictions. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community continues its efforts to convince the government that the draft bill...
Bitcoin Gains New Weekly High Beyond $10,000; But is This a Momentary Illusion?
3.9.2019
Bitcoin price trades above $10,000 yesterday, the sizeable walk takes a leap. BTC price trades beyond the selling pressure it was encircled with throughout the previous week. Bitcoin now trades above the short-term moving averages. Bitcoin price after having a ferocious week, seems to be on its...
International Regulator Appoints New ‘Crypto Regulations’ Chief
3.9.2019
International financial authority the Financial Stability Board (FSB) has appointed one of Japan’s top cryptocurrency regulators as its new leader.
Ryozo Himino. The FCB said, per an official release, that it had appointed Ryozo Himino, the Vice Minister for International Affairs of his country’s...
Nomura and Nomura Research Announce a New Joint Venture Boostry
2.9.2019
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI) announced that they have established “Nvantage India Private Limited” (NVANTAGE), a joint venture between NRI and Nomura Holdings, Inc. Nomura is one of the prime providers of business consulting and system services. Nomura has a net revenue of more than...