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Amidst UK’s Coronavirus Crypto Scams, Boris Johnson Tests Positive
British PM Boris Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19, as authorities warn people to be wary of coronavirus-related crypto scams. Boris Johnson Joins Thousands of Victims Worldwide The besieged prime...The post Amidst UK’s Coronavirus Crypto Scams, Boris Johnson Tests Positive appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-28 15:09
Binance Reveals the Secret Behind Its Cryptocurrency Futures Success
Binance’s VP of futures tells Cointelegraph how it managed to become the second-largest platform in terms of 24-hour Bitcoin futures trading volume
дальше »2020-3-26 16:57
IDG-Backed Crypto Exchange KuCoin Establishes KuGroup to Expand Services
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin takes action to restructure its business and establish a new core division known as KuGroup
дальше »2020-3-18 01:20
Toyota Reveals Blockchain Lab After 11 Months of Research
Toyota announces its aim to become a “mobility company” through blockchain technology
дальше »2020-3-17 01:15
$280 Million Hedge Fund to Leverage Bitfinex’s Liquidity
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has listed a Bahamas-based hedge fund, Fulgur Alpha, for institutional investors. Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex, said the fund will trade almost exclusively on the platform to...The post $280 Million Hedge Fund to Leverage Bitfinex’s Liquidity appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-17 16:01
Bill Gates Departs Microsoft Board After Pledging $1.4M to African Blockchain
Bill Gates dials it back at Microsoft so that he can ramp up to save the world
дальше »2020-3-14 00:43
Bitcoin’s Biggest Price Drop Since 2013, Crypto Markets in Panic
Bitcoin had its largest price drop since 2013, plummeting over 40%. The drop was precipitated by today’s relentless stock market sell-off. Global Markets in Turmoil Markets went into free-fall. The...The post Bitcoin’s Biggest Price Drop Since 2013, Crypto Markets in Panic appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-13 06:04
DeFi Giant MakerDAO Avoiding Shutdown in the Face of Tanking ETH — For Now
DeFi giant MakerDAO struggles to keep up with tanking Ether price, but developers are avoiding shutdown for now
дальше »2020-3-13 23:50
Crypto Exchange OKCoin Opens Shop in Singapore, Adds SGD Onramp
OKCoin traders in Singapore can now buy Bitcoin and Ether using Singapore dollars (SGD). The move is followed by the exchange opening offices in one of the most crypto-friendly jurisdictions...The post Crypto Exchange OKCoin Opens Shop in Singapore, Adds SGD Onramp appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-13 16:02
Genesis Mining Rejects $3.1 Million Suit From Former Contractor
Digital Capital claims that Genesis owes it more than $3.1 million in unpaid invoices, while Genesis is seeking to recoup all funds paid to the firm during their failed partnership
дальше »2020-3-10 17:12
UK Adds Further Regulation to Already-Strict 5AMLD Guidelines
A leader of one of the United Kingdom’s regulating bodies briefs new crypto expectations on top of strict EU 5AMLD laws
дальше »2020-3-7 00:38
CoinMarketCap Now Tracks Crypto Derivative Markets
CoinMarketCap, a leading source of cryptomarket data in the crypto space, is now offering its users derivative market data for over 35 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, EOS, Litecoin, Bitcoin...The post CoinMarketCap Now Tracks Crypto Derivative Markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-7 17:38
Bitcoin Cash Will Avoid Chain Split as Mining Tax Dies
Bitcoin Cash is on-track to avert a chain split after a proposal that would force miners to contribute part of their earnings to BCH development loses critical support. Reality Check...The post Bitcoin Cash Will Avoid Chain Split as Mining Tax Dies appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-6 03:16
SEC Proposes to Simplify 'Complex and Confusing' Exempt Offering Rules
The SEC wants to improve the complex and confusing rules governing ICOs and other security offerings
дальше »2020-3-5 03:58
Blockchain as a Tool to Combat Coronavirus
Blockchain technology has a major role to play in disease prevention and outbreak response, Cointelegraph Consulting explains
дальше »2020-3-5 23:05
Tezos Staking Thriving Despite Exorbitant Service Fees
Staking on Tezos is thriving. However, fees as high as 30% are not uncommon among staking providers. Here’s how to walk away with more bread. Much of the growth in...The post Tezos Staking Thriving Despite Exorbitant Service Fees appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-4 02:12
The Curious Case of the “Digitex Leaker”
One by one, identity cards and passports began flowing into a Telegram channel called “The Digileaker.” The anonymous individual posting the documents claimed to have “unrestricted” access to several thousand...The post The Curious Case of the “Digitex Leaker” appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-4 15:39
Tezos Community Offers $1,000 Prize to Fight Coronavirus
The Tezos community has come together with a philanthropic goal: to encourage users to contribute their spare computing power to medical research concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19). Tezos developer Johann Tanzer has...The post Tezos Community Offers $1,000 Prize to Fight Coronavirus appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-4 13:18
Tron Executes Hostile Takeover of Steem, Exchanges Collude
Justin Sun and several major exchanges executed what seems to be a hostile takeover of the Steem blockchain, say sources. After Tron acquired Steemit Inc two weeks ago, it seems...The post Tron Executes Hostile Takeover of Steem, Exchanges Collude appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-4 23:46
Ripple CEO Blurs the Lines as to XRP’s True Purpose
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, said that a large portion of the company’s profits come from selling XRP. While Garlinghouse insists that Ripple as a company was cash positive,...The post Ripple CEO Blurs the Lines as to XRP’s True Purpose appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-4 18:22
Latest Investment Moves FTX Exchange Closer to Unicorn Status
Hong Kong-based FTX exchange looks set to become the latest cryptocurrency company to achieve unicorn status with a $1 billion valuation. The Next Crypto Unicorn? It has been announced that...The post Latest Investment Moves FTX Exchange Closer to Unicorn Status appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-3-4 16:32
OKEx and Bitfinex Hit With DDoS Attacks, Recover Quickly
Cryptocurrency exchanges OKEx and Bitfinex have been hit by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on Feb. 28. While both exchanges confirmed that the issues were resolved and no user funds were...The post OKEx and Bitfinex Hit With DDoS Attacks, Recover Quickly appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-28 18:13
13,000 ATMs in South Korea to Support Litecoin Withdrawal and Remittances
The Litecoin Foundation hopes to drive LTC adoption in Asia through the new partnership with MeconCash
дальше »2020-2-29 15:29
Bitcoin Sales on Cash App Doubled in a Year
Bitcoin purchases on Cash App more than doubled over the last year, showing how rapidly the appetite for cryptocurrency is growing. Bitcoin Drives Square’s Revenues Up Square disclosed that the...The post Bitcoin Sales on Cash App Doubled in a Year appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-28 00:55
Ripple Fails to Dismiss XRP Securities Lawsuit
Ripple failed to dismiss the lawsuit alleging XRP tokens are unregistered securities. The action could “upend and threaten to destroy the established XRP market,” said the motion. Ripple Fights Lawsuit...The post Ripple Fails to Dismiss XRP Securities Lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-28 20:56
Action Star Steven Seagal Charged for Unlawfully Promoting ICO
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has settled charges with actor Steven Seagal for failing to disclose payments he received for promoting an initial coin offering...The post Action Star Steven Seagal Charged for Unlawfully Promoting ICO appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-28 18:19
Chinese Crypto Exchange FCoin to Relaunch After Insolvency
Chinese cryptocurrency exchange FCoin and its futures trading platform will be relaunching after announcing insolvency earlier this month. An interim committee consisting of community representatives will be in charge of...The post Chinese Crypto Exchange FCoin to Relaunch After Insolvency appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-28 16:36
BTSE Announces Token Sale on Liquid—Bitcoin’s Sidechain
Cryptocurrency exchange BTSE announced that it will host its initial exchange offering (IEO) on the Liquid Network in March. It will be the first token issued on Liquid, Blockstream’s Bitcoin...The post BTSE Announces Token Sale on Liquid—Bitcoin’s Sidechain appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-26 17:12
Dapper Labs to Develop UFC-Branded Digital Collectibles
Dapper Labs and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) are partnering up to develop UFC-branded digital collectibles. Empowering UFC Fans around the World In a recent press release, Dapper Labs, a...The post Dapper Labs to Develop UFC-Branded Digital Collectibles appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-26 16:15
FTX Exchange Selling Equity to Investors, Minimum Amount: $250K
Hong Kong-based crypto derivatives exchange FTX, which became the fifth-largest exchange by adjusted volume on the back of presidential betting tokens and leveraged coins, has begun selling equity to investors. дальше »
2020-2-26 09:10
Lebanese Turn to Bitcoin During Economic Crisis
Bitcoin has seen a massive rise in popularity among the Lebanese this year, especially after the country’s banks imposed rigid capital controls to contain economic fallout. Trust in Lebanese Banks...The post Lebanese Turn to Bitcoin During Economic Crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-26 01:14
Crypto-Friendly Revolut Bags $500M Despite Brexit Woes
Crypto-friendly challenger bank Revolut has secured $500M in Series D funding, putting it in pole position as the UK’s most valuable fintech startup. Revolut a Jewel in the British Fintech...The post Crypto-Friendly Revolut Bags $500M Despite Brexit Woes appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-26 14:18
Thanks to Wyoming, The US Will Soon Have a Crypto Bank
The US will soon get its first crypto-native bank in the state of Wyoming thanks to the special purpose depository institution law enacted by the state’s legislature. Wyoming to Welcome...The post Thanks to Wyoming, The US Will Soon Have a Crypto Bank appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-26 13:31
Set Protocol’s First DeFi-Centric Strategy to Use LINK
Set Protocol, a DeFi-native investment platform, has added a new token set that rebalances between Chainlink’s LINK token and stablecoin USDC depending on the former’s daily Relative Strength Index (RSI). дальше »
2020-2-26 09:51
Privacy DEX Plans Remodel to Keep Attracting Monero Traders
Privacy DEX Bisq revealed several metrics related to the platform’s growth. Although trading volume in assets like Bitcoin and Monero have both increased since 2018, the project used the occasion...The post Privacy DEX Plans Remodel to Keep Attracting Monero Traders appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-22 19:33
DeFi Project Claims bZx Witheld Info Tied to Exploit
1inch Exchange, the leading DEX aggregator in DeFi, accused bZx of withholding information on a bug that put $2.5 million of user funds at risk. bZx hit back, claiming they...The post DeFi Project Claims bZx Witheld Info Tied to Exploit appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-22 18:41
Shopify Joins Libra Association Despite Membership Exodus
Shopify joined the Libra Association as others like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal leave in mass. The world’s largest eCommerce platform was motivated by the need for better payment networks. дальше »
2020-2-22 21:43
FTX Joins Top 5 Crypto Exchanges by Volume
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has become the fifth largest exchange by volume on the back of presidential betting tokens and leverage coins. Assets like TRUMP and XRPBEAR contracts have entered the...The post FTX Joins Top 5 Crypto Exchanges by Volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-22 20:41
Binance Not Licensed in Malta, Says Nation’s Financial Watchdog
Binance is not licensed or regulated to operate in Malta, according to the nation’s financial regulatory agency. Binance Is Not Under Malta’s Jurisdiction The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) recently...The post Binance Not Licensed in Malta, Says Nation’s Financial Watchdog appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-22 18:32
Xpring Calls on Norse Gods to Help Connect XRP and Ethereum
Xpring, an initiative by Ripple that enables developers to integrate payments into their applications, announced that it is building a bridge between XRP and Ethereum. Xpring’s Bridge Between XRP and...The post Xpring Calls on Norse Gods to Help Connect XRP and Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-22 16:24
Cardano Deploys BFT Protocol, Prepares for Proof-of-Stake
Cardano’s Ouroboros Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) protocol has been successfully deployed. This brings the Cardano blockchain closer to entering its “Shelley era” which will bring about proof-of-stake (PoS), according to...The post Cardano Deploys BFT Protocol, Prepares for Proof-of-Stake appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-22 15:47
Ronaldo Gets Ethereum Token as Juventus Tokenizes Players
Italian football club Juventus is launching digital collectibles of players, starting with Cristiano Ronaldo, in partnership with blockchain-enabled fantasy football startup Sorare. The deal will enable Juventus to offer digitally...The post Ronaldo Gets Ethereum Token as Juventus Tokenizes Players appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-21 02:47
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Tells Banks That 'Crypto Is Not a Bad Word'
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that stressing compliance is key to getting bankers on board with cryptocurrencies
дальше »2020-2-20 15:00
Enigma Settles with SEC, Agrees to Refund ENG Investors
Enigma, a startup developing private smart contracts, settled charges with the Securities Exchange Commission for selling its ENG tokens as unregistered securities. Enigma Faces SEC Enforcement Enigma raised $45 million...The post Enigma Settles with SEC, Agrees to Refund ENG Investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-20 23:21
IRS Cryptocurrency Tax Summit Amidst Tightening Enforcement
The IRS is hosting a summit to discuss the tax implications of crypto early this March. Meaningful clarification on Bitcoin’s treatment, however, is not expected as the agency continues to...The post IRS Cryptocurrency Tax Summit Amidst Tightening Enforcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-20 22:06
Nexus Mutual Accepts Claims Worth 31,000 DAI Post bZx Exploit
DeFi-native insurance protocol Nexus Mutual paid out its first claims after stakers voted in favor of paying coverage to those who had taken out insurance before the first bZx exploit....The post Nexus Mutual Accepts Claims Worth 31,000 DAI Post bZx Exploit appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-19 17:56
Korean ICO Contents Protocol Shuts Down, Will Return $7.5M to Holders
South Korean ICO project Contents Protocol will return the majority of its initial funds to token holders
дальше »2020-2-19 14:04
Enjin Launches on Ethereum, Brings Crypto to Games
Enjin has now gone live on the Ethereum Mainnet. The Enjin Platform will enable developers to integrate cryptocurrencies into all kinds of apps and games without having to write blockchain...The post Enjin Launches on Ethereum, Brings Crypto to Games appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-2-19 23:04
Crypto Exchange Tokenomica Now Offers OTC Crypto-to-Euro Trading
Malta’s Tokenomica announces OTC trading for all its available cryptocurrencies
дальше »2020-2-19 22:40
Celsius Joins Major Cryptocurrency Firms Using Simplex’s Fiat Onramp
United Kingdom-based crypto lending startup Celsius Network enables in-app crypto purchases via a new partnership with Simplex
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