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Binance US Eyes 30 Potential Cryptocurrencies
With the forthcoming launch of the US-based Binance subsidiary Binance US, the crypto exchange has announced it is considering up to 30 cryptocurrencies that will be supported when the platform opens. дальше »
2019-8-10 23:04
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Coinbase Blocks Long-Con Hacking Attempt
After a handful of Coinbase employees received an email from Gregory Harris, the research grants administrator at the University of Cambridge, on May 30, many of them engaged in conversation with "Harris" for a few weeks. дальше »
2019-8-10 19:07
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Quontic Bank Opens Its Doors To Crypto Firms
Quontic Bank, a small New York City bank, began working with crypto firms when it opened a checking account for a bitcoin ATM company a few weeks back and has since been on the lookout for companies in need of a crypto-friendly bank. дальше »
2019-8-10 18:51
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80% Of Tether's Stablecoin Held By Just Over 300 Addresses
Research from data provider Coin Metrics suggests that 80% of Tether's stablecoin, USDT, is currently being held in just 318 different crypto wallet addresses.
дальше »2019-8-9 23:35
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Rhode Island Adds Money Transmitter Guidelines For Crypto Firms
While most of the state's guidelines are adaptations of existing requirements, Rhode Island’s money transmitter license for crypto firms will ask that agencies follow strict compliance metrics, anti-money laundering and anti-fraud protocols, and security requirements. дальше »
2019-8-9 23:27
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Website Ads Easily Out-Earn Cryptojacking
Researchers from the University of Crete and the University of Illinois at Chicago have published a study showing that a website that hosts at least three ads can produce five-and-a-half times the revenue of a website that uses a cryptojacking script to mine with visitors' computing power. дальше »
2019-8-9 19:14
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Crypto Investment App Robinhood Receives UK Broker License
Robinhood and subsidiary Robinhood International have received broker licenses from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, allowing the service to launch stock, ETF, and crypto investment offerings in the country. дальше »
2019-8-9 19:07
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Binance KYC Hacker Flip-Flops Between White Hat And Asking For Ransom
Pseudonymous hacker “Bnatov Platon," who claims to be in possession of 60,000 photos of Binance users and their IDs, has gone back and forth between claiming to be a white hat hacker who wanted to show the exchange's know-your-customer security was weak and blackmailing Binance for 300 bitcoin. дальше »
2019-8-9 19:03
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EtherDelta Faces Exit Scam Allegations
Chinese authorities are currently investigating claims that non-custodial crypto exchange EtherDelta perpetrated a $176,000 exit scam after the exchange was sold to unnamed Chinese investors in December 2017. дальше »
2019-8-8 23:51
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Coinbase Hit With Negligence Suit Over The Launch Of Bitcoin Cash
US District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that crypto exchange Coinbase will face charges of negligence, fraud, and unfair competition for its handling of the launch of Bitcoin Cash. Coinbase allegedly canceled US dollar orders of BCH hours before the crypto was added to its platform, causing the price to rise and claims that the exchange was involved in insider trading. дальше »
2019-8-8 23:45
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New Jersey Stops 2 State-Based ICOs
As part of its "Operation Cryptosweep" initiative, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities called for the halt of two initial coin offerings taking place in the state, stating that both companies were offering fraudulent securities. дальше »
2019-8-8 23:41
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Bryan Bishop's New Plan For Time-Delayed Bitcoin Transactions
Bitcoin Core contributor Bryan Bishop has published new plans for a "vault" system that was originally proposed in 2016 but was dropped, as it would have required a fork in the Bitcoin network. Bishop's new vault design would not require a fork and would allow for time-delayed bitcoin transactions, giving users time to reverse a transaction if their private information became compromised. дальше »
2019-8-8 19:27
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Kik Responds To SEC Lawsuit
In its 130-page document, Kik claims the US Securities and Exchange Commission "twisted facts" and took quotes out of context when it decided to sue the messaging app for its $100 million Kin token ICO. дальше »
2019-8-8 19:07
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Binance Investigating Alleged Leak Of Users' KYC Images
In what is said to be related to Binance's May hack that saw the crypto exchange lose 7,000 bitcoin, an individual claims to be in possession of more than 60,000 images Binance customers uploaded to the platform as part of the know-your-customer process. дальше »
2019-8-8 19:00
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Samourai, Wasabi Wallet Trade Privacy Blows Over Medium
Wallet providers Samourai and Wasabi Wallet have engaged in a series of allegations through Medium posts, each alleging the other company's various privacy features aren't quite what they seem. дальше »
2019-8-7 23:44
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Seoul To Roll Out Crypto Rewards System For Its Citizens
Expected to launch this November, the city of Seoul will introduce a points system for residents that will reward them with S-coins, which can then be spent on goods and services. Residents will be able to earn S-coins by completing tasks such as paying taxes or participating in public opinion polls. дальше »
2019-8-7 23:40
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US Lawmakers Might Be A-OK With Walmart's Crypto Plans
Following reports that Walmart may be interested in developing a cryptocurrency, Jaret Seiberg, senior policy analyst at investment banking corporation Cowen, stated that the company's domestic plans for its own crypto might appeal to US lawmakers more than Facebook's global plan for Libra. дальше »
2019-8-7 19:32
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Scammers Capitalize On IRS Crypto Tax Letter Campaign
Last week, the US Internal Revenue Service sent letters to crypto holders regarding the proper way to report gains and losses on tax returns. Now, fraudulent letters are being sent to crypto holders claiming they owe unpaid taxes to the “Bureau of Tax Enforcement." дальше »
2019-8-7 19:26
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Ethereum Foundation Director To Help Drive 'Mainnet Initiative'
Aya Miyaguchi, executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, has been appointed by the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance to help drive the organization's "Mainnet Initiative," which will work to show businesses how to adopt and use blockchain tech. дальше »
2019-8-7 19:20
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HM Revenue & Customs Asks For Trader Info From Exchanges Operating In The UK
HM Revenue & Customs, the UK tax authority, has asked for names and transaction histories of users from three crypto exchanges operating in the UK to find users who haven't properly claimed their crypto holdings on tax returns. дальше »
2019-8-7 19:13
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New Bank Of Mexico FinTech Law May Stifle Crypto Startups
The Bank of Mexico's newly enforced FinTech law targets crowdfunding and electronic payments services, requiring businesses to have a minimum annual profit of $100,000 and asking for up to $35,000 in compliance fees. дальше »
2019-8-6 01:48
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UK's Information Commissioner’s Office Asks For Libra Details
The Information Commissioner's Office, the UK's data protection watchdog, has sent a statement to Facebook and 28 other companies behind the Libra project asking for details on how customers’ personal data will be processed in line with data protection laws. дальше »
2019-8-6 01:35
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US Federal Reserve Plans New Payment System
To boost the payments and settlements infrastructure in the US, the Federal Reserve has been tasked with creating a new real-time payments and settlements service dubbed "FedNow."
дальше »2019-8-6 23:42
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BitMEX's Traders Fled The Exchange In July
Following an early July report that BitMEX was under investigation from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the crypto exchange's traders left en masse, taking half a billion dollars' worth of funds with them. дальше »
2019-8-6 23:35
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Coinbase Ready To Add Support For 8 New Cryptos
After adding support for Tezos at the end of July, Coinbase has announced eight more cryptocurrencies it plans to add to its trading platform, including Cosmos and Dash.
дальше »2019-8-6 23:31
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Mastercard Looks To Develop Crypto Payment And Wallet Solutions
It looks like Mastercard isn't content with just being a founding member of the Libra Association, as the payments giant has posted job listings searching for positions to assist in the development of its own cryptocurrency and wallet. дальше »
2019-8-6 19:21
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More Details Emerge Regarding Iran's Legalization Of Crypto Mining
The Iranian government enacted legislation this weekend that officially recognized the crypto mining industry in the country. The new legal certainty comes with a few drawbacks, including the prohibition of mining during peak electricity-usage hours and harsh restrictions on the trading of cryptocurrency within Iran. дальше »
2019-8-6 19:07
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fTLD Registry Services May Restrict Crypto Firm Domain Names
The domain name registry system fTLD Registry Services announced that it's looking to restrict crypto companies from using .bank and .insurance domain extensions in an attempt to “further secure these trusted spaces" following an uptick in crypto firms applying for .bank domain names. дальше »
2019-8-6 18:58
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Tether Becomes Less Transparent As It Launches On More Blockchains
After launching a version of its stablecoin on Blockstream's sidechain, Liquid Network, investors are having a harder time tracking Tether transactions as it permeates across multiple networks. дальше »
2019-8-2 00:24
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What Went Down Between LedgerX And The CFTC
At first it looked like LedgerX had simply announced its bitcoin futures plan too early. Now the story has unraveled as the firm loses a press representative and its CEO threatens to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. дальше »
2019-8-2 00:16
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Tipping On Twitter With Brave's BAT
Following a beta test, blockchain-based browser Brave will now let its users tip individuals on Twitter using its native basic attention token.
дальше »2019-8-2 00:10
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Proof Of Stake Alliance Forms To Educate Lawmakers On Blockchain Tech
A group of blockchain startups have formed the Proof of Stake Alliance to educate regulators on blockchain tech and the proof-of-stake consensus algorithm, as well as lobby for clearer taxation policies on staking rewards. дальше »
2019-8-2 19:18
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ECC CEO Pushes For New Zcash Dev Fund
Zooko Wilcox, the CEO of the Electric Coin Company, the firm behind the Zcash project, is pushing for the network's community to offer possible solutions for a new Zcash developer funding model. The current Dev Fund, which sees a portion of the Zcash block rewards go to funding developer projects, will come to an end in October 2020. дальше »
2019-8-2 19:13
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The CFTC Has Not Approved LedgerX's Physically Settled Bitcoin Futures
After announcing yesterday that the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had approved LedgerX's plan to offer clients physical bitcoin futures, the CFTC released a statement today claiming the firm's bitcoin futures contracts have not been approved. дальше »
2019-8-2 19:04
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QuadrigaCX Hit With $1.6 Million Legal And Advisory Bill
A Canadian judge has approved a $1.6 million bill made up of fees owed to the various legal teams and advisory services that have been working with QuadrigaCX during its long and strange journey to bankruptcy. дальше »
2019-8-1 23:40
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UK Court Throws Out Craig Wright's Defamation Lawsuit
A UK court has thrown out Craig Wright's lawsuit against Roger Ver in which Wright claimed Ver defamed him in a YouTube video featuring Ver's denouncement of Wright's claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2019-8-1 23:35
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NBA Top Shots Puts The Abilities Of Basketball Players On The Blockchain
Dapper Labs, the team behind CryptoKitties, has partnered with the NBA to create NBA Top Shots, which will allow fans to buy, sell, and trade blockchain-based NBA player move set collectibles, including "Kevin Durant's 3-point shot" and "Joel Embiid's dunk. дальше »
2019-7-31 19:30
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Litecoin Prepares For Early August Halvening
On August 5, Litecoin's mining rewards will be cut in half from 25 coins to 12.5 coins per block. Litecoin creator Charlie Lee hopes the halved block rewards will ultimately lead to a jump in Litecoin's price, similar to the outcome of the network's first "halvening" back in August 2015. дальше »
2019-7-31 19:18
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Fold Offers BTC Rewards For Shoppers Using Its App
Crypto payments startup Fold will begin offering cashback rewards in the form of bitcoin to those who use the Fold app to make purchases at Amazon, Starbucks, and Target.
дальше »2019-7-31 19:11
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Financial Conduct Authority Releases Its Finalized Crypto Asset Guidelines
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK's financial watchdog, released the finalized version of its crypto asset guidelines, detailing which assets do and do not fall under its regulatory reach. дальше »
2019-7-31 19:05
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Tether Corners Remittance Service Market For Chinese Importers
Chinese importers in Russia have overwhelmingly begun sticking with Tether's USDT to send large sums of money back to their home country, with one Moscow-based over-the-counter trader saying they see anywhere from $10 million to $30 million worth of USDT purchased daily. дальше »
2019-7-31 23:48
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Senate Committee Hearing Takes On Blockchain Tech
During today's congressional hearing with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, committee members met with a panel of experts, including Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, and expressed some doubts about blockchain and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-31 23:39
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Philippines-Based UnionBank Launches Its Own Stablecoin
The UnionBank-issued stablecoin, PHX, is pegged to the Philippine peso and will help to facilitate transparent and automatic execution of payments to some of the country's more rural banks.
дальше »2019-7-30 19:19
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Samsung, Pundi X Partner To Add Wallet Options To The Galaxy S10
Blockchain smartphone manufacturer Pundi X has partnered with Samsung to add its wallet, XWallet, to the Galaxy S10's blockchain app options. Both companies suggest using the built-in S10 wallet for long-term storage and the XWallet for use in payments. дальше »
2019-7-30 19:11
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Facebook Admits Libra May Never Actually Launch
In a quarterly report sent to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Facebook stated that technical barriers and the unclear crypto regulatory landscape in the US could mean that the Libra cryptocurrency might never see the light of day. дальше »
2019-7-30 19:04
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Austrian Passport Printer Releases Its Own Wallet
The Austrian State Printing House, which serves as the country’s high-tech passport maker, has released its own "100-percent offline" hardware wallet dubbed Chainlock.
дальше »2019-7-30 01:42
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Square App Looks To Give The Satoshi Its Own Symbol
Payments app Square App is looking to develop a symbol for the Satoshi, the smallest unit of bitcoin, and has tasked its Twitter followers with coming up with the design.
дальше »2019-7-30 01:37
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Circle CEO To Testify During Senate Hearing On Crypto Regulation
This Tuesday, the Senate Banking Committee will convene to discuss current and potential crypto regulation plans. During the hearing, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire will testify on behalf of the Blockchain Association and ask that Congress treat digital assets as their own asset class. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:53
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Tether Launches Stablecoin On Blockstream Sidechain
Blockstream's sidechain, Liquid Network, will now play host to its own version of Tether's stablecoin, dubbed Liquid USDT. As of today, Liquid USDT will be available for withdrawal and deposit on Bitfinex's platform, the stablecoin issuer's affiliated crypto exchange. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:46
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