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Malaysia Announces Digital Asset Guidelines
19.1.2020
The Securities Commission Malaysia has published the country’s guidelines on digital assets which set out the regulatory framework for token sales. All token offerings must now be carried out only through platforms approved by the commission. The guidelines also detail the obligations...
Eastern Europe Sees More Fiat Options for Trading Crypto
12.1.2020
The countries of Central and Eastern Europe, a diverse region sometimes referred to as the ‘Second World,’ are at different stages of their economic development and political integration with the EU or other supranational organizations. Having less established traditional sectors...
Hacker Group Lazarus Uses Fake Exchanges, Telegram Groups in Latest Malware Attacks
11.1.2020
A new report shows that North Korea-linked Lazarus Group has adapted and evolved new techniques since initial attacks, and are using phony trading platforms linking to Telegram channels which distribute malware, as well as making their malware more stealthy by “adding an authentication...
6 High Interest-Paying Options for Crypto Lenders
10.1.2020
As anyone who has ever sought to lend crypto will attest, significant variance exists in the APR offered to lenders. Indeed, the spectrum can swing from 1% to 8% – even when it’s the same asset being loaned across platforms such as Coinbase, Poloniex, Compound and Dharma. As...
China: Private, State-run Firms Debut Blockchain Platforms + More News
8.1.2020
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Alibaba subsidiary and AliPay operator Ant Financial has announced that its enterprise blockchain platform will...
Crypto Lending Solutions: A Review of 3 Blockchain Lending Platforms
6.1.2020
An analysis of leading platforms offering crypto loan solutions
Google Bans Crypto App Metamask From Play Store
29.12.2019
Soon after Google-owned Youtube has swung the strikes hammer against video content creators that talked about cryptocurrency-related topics, another arm of the search monopoly has taken down a popular ethereum dapps client. Also Read: Youtube ‘Christmas Purge’ Has Content Creators...
Youtube ‘Christmas Purge’ Has Content Creators Pointing to These Alternate Platforms
26.12.2019
Recent widespread video removals have crypto Youtubers searching for greener and more dependable pastures for content production. While reports have since emerged of Youtube claiming the incident was an accident, and that videos are now being restored, the “Christmas Crypto purge”...
Uzbekistan Bans Citizens From Buying Crypto, They Can Only Sell
24.12.2019
Authorities in Uzbekistan have effectively banned residents from purchasing cryptocurrencies on digital asset exchanges licensed in the country. Crypto holders will only be able to sell their coins and that’s if these have not been obtained through anonymous transactions, amendments to...
Cyprus SEC Flags 3 Trading Platforms That Look Suspiciously Similar
23.12.2019
Cyprus’ SEC issues a warning against almost 200 unregistered investment platforms, three of which look almost identical and falsely declared ties to regulated firm BDSwiss
Chinese Regulators Question 8 Crypto Companies in Shenzhen
20.12.2019
Authorities in Shenzhen have started pressuring crypto businesses operating in China’s tech capital. Eight companies, two suspected operators of trading platforms, and six entities allegedly associated with coin offerings, have been placed under inquiry, Chinese media revealed, with...
Facebook’s Social Media Platforms May Give Libra Unfair Advantage, Says ECB’s Lagarde
20.12.2019
Facebook could leverage its social media platform to block out competitors, according to Christine Lagarde
Cybersecurity Firm Cybavo Adds SLP Token Support to Its Wallet Management Platforms
20.12.2019
The SLP token ecosystem continues to grow rapidly as more companies adopt the token protocol. The latest to join this trend is Cybavo, a cybersecurity firm providing enterprise-level secure private key management for blockchain applications to some of the biggest exchanges in the world. Also Read:...
Buy Presents or a Christmas Trip Using Gift Cards Purchased With Crypto
8.12.2019
Gift cards have become a popular payment tool for cryptocurrency users. Plenty of platforms now offer a wide variety of cards which can be purchased with your digital coins. You can use them to buy just about any product or service from major and small retailers, order food and drinks, or book...
Crypto Loans See Solid Growth, Platforms Attract Community Interest
5.12.2019
Crypto loan platforms are emerging as a big sector of the crypto industry, but how do they work and who needs them?
New List Claims 1.9 Million Bitcoin Held by Centralized Exchanges
3.12.2019
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts have been discussing a newly developed exchange ranking developed by the crypto portfolio and trading bot startup Bituniverse. According to a leaked screenshot of Bituniverse’s “Exchange Transparent Balance Rank,” there’s roughly 1.9 million...
Hackers Mass-Scanning Web for Docker Platforms to Mine Cryptocurrencies
27.11.2019
A new hacking campaign is targeting Docker platforms that have API endpoints exposed online to mine Monero
Australia Is Topping Cryptocurrency Based Gaming Platforms
27.11.2019
Countries have a different approach to gaming industry from the start. Some country officials think that gaming has to be illegal in the whole region, while other countries give it a flexible legal framework. Most developed countries decided to provide the gaming industry a great start-up. If...
Can Crypto Platforms Help Loyalty Schemes in Shops Make a Comeback?
26.11.2019
Would you want to receive loyalty rewards from retailers in crypto? New platforms are beginning to make this a reality #Sponsored
What Indian Crypto Exchanges Are Doing to Protect P2P Users
23.11.2019
With the Supreme Court of India postponing the crypto hearing, the Indian crypto community is calling for better protection when trading on P2P platforms. Several top crypto exchanges in the country have shared their processes and policies they have implemented to protect their P2P platform users....