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Top ICO of 2017, Polkadot, to Start Important Experiment
17.7.2019
A highly anticipated blockchain and one of the top 10 ICO's of 2017 Polkadot Network has announced its “canary network”, Kusama – an experimental version of Polkadot, with real economic conditions, for developers to experiment in and test out a Polkadot-like environment.
Polkadot is a blockchain...
Bitcoin Price Looks South After Second 13% Drop of 2019
17.7.2019
Bitcoin logged one of the biggest daily price losses of the year on Tuesday, confirming a short-term bullish-to-bearish trend change
France’s Financial Watchdog Proposes ‘Voluntary’ Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms
17.7.2019
In exchange for regulatory approval, crypto firms can opt to abide by capital, tax, and consumer protection requirements
40-Strong Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Appoints CEO
17.7.2019
Insurance industry blockchain group B3i has appointed John Carolin as chief executive officer
Cryptofinancier Nexo Partners With Korea’s Terra to Create Loan Platform
17.7.2019
Singapore and Switzerland are joining forces to bring crypto lending to East Asia
Tether Stablecoin to Launch on 5th Blockchain
17.7.2019
The popular and sometimes controversial stablecoin tether (USDT) is to launch on the algorand blockchain
Bitcoin and Altcoins Signaling Bearish Continuation
17.7.2019
Yesterday, we discussed the importance of the USD 11,000 resistance. BTC/USD made an attempt to continue higher, but the bulls failed to gain momentum. As a result, bitcoin price started a fresh decline and broke a few important supports near the USD 10,200 and USD 10,000 level. The price declined...
It’s Not Up to Facebook to Decide What Libra Is, Ex-CFTC Advisor Says
17.7.2019
Security? Payment token? Utility token? Defining Facebook's Libra won't be easy, and it's not Facebook's call, says Jeff Bandman
Crypto Mom Warns of US Inaction as France Unveils ICO 'Talks'
17.7.2019
A commissioner at a top American regulator says that the country’s financial system’s reluctance to provide firm cryptocurrency guidelines is dangerous, and could lead to the United States falling behind other more pro-active nations. Meanwhile, France may be already attempting to steal a march...
Waves Founder Sells Blockchain Startup to Russian Financial Consultant
17.7.2019
Vostok was developed by the Waves platform team and will work to secure data for GHP’s mining, production, and logistics projects
Politicians, Internet Reactions Mixed after Facebook’s Libra Hearing
17.7.2019
Some American politicians are claiming victory over Facebook after the Senate Banking Committee hearing on the social network’s forthcoming Libra project – but many commentators say they were nonplussed by the hearing.
The social network’s blockchain chief David Marcus was quizzed by the committee...
Global Crypto War Is Heating up – Iran Next in Line With Its Own Gold-Backed Coin
17.7.2019
Control of the U.S. dollar and the global financial system that depends on it gives the American government an incredibly powerful tool in shaping international affairs. As such, it is not surprising that its geopolitical rivals around the world will try to exploit the invention of cryptocurrency...
Bitcoin Noticeably Absent From Senate Hearing on Facebook’s Libra
16.7.2019
For a panel about a proposed cryptocurrency, Tuesday's Senate Facebook hearing was light on actual crypto talk
Bitcoin Dives Under USD 10,000, Crypto Market Down 10%
16.7.2019
The most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin, dropped by almost USD 1,000 on Tuesday, breaking the USD 10,000 level and almost reaching USD 9,600, while the whole market capitalization dropped by more than 10%.
At pixel time (17:49 UTC), bitcoin trades at c. USD 9,641, and is down by almost 9% in...
German Finance Minister: Facebook Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Compete with the Euro
16.7.2019
“The issuance of a currency does not belong in the hands of a private company," according to Germany's finance minister
Libra Hearing: 'Toddler With Matches and the Game of Trust'
16.7.2019
David Marcus. On Tuesday, Republican and Democratic Senators were grilling social media giant Facebook over its plans together with at least another 27 partners to launch the Libra project.
“Facebook has demonstrated through scandal after scandal that it doesn’t deserve our trust. We’d be crazy...
‘Expect Chaos’: Polkadot to Launch Experimental Kusama Network This Summer
16.7.2019
Polkadot will be launching an experimental "canary network" called Kusama for early application testing and development
CoinDesk LIVE: Unpacking the Libra Hearings
16.7.2019
CoinDesk LIVE presents opinions and commentary on Libra's hard road ahead. Join six experts and our own editors for a detailed discussion of the future of Mark Zuckerberg's cryptocurrency
Facebook’s Marcus Says He’d Accept 100% of His Pay in Libra
16.7.2019
Facebook blockchain exec David Marcus told lawmakers he would be willing to accept 100 percent of his salary in Libra
How US Congress Can Make Stablecoins and Libra Irrelevant
16.7.2019
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It is well-known by now that U.S. lawmakers and now even members of President Trump’s cabinet are highly skeptical about Facebook’s proposed Libra stablecoin. And although regulators and governments in parts of the world have tried their best to control digital tokens...