UK Banks Suspend Payments to Crypto Exchanges Due to “High Levels of Suspected Financial Crime”

Barclays, Starling, and Mozo are blocking their customers from transferring money to cryptocurrency platforms like Binance and Swiss Borg. These banks are cracking down on transfers to crypto exchanges in recent weeks by suspending payments to the sector, reported local media. дальше »

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Executives from China’s Largest Bitcoin Mining Firms Speak About Regulatory Crackdown

During the course of the week, the cryptocurrency community has been focused on China and the country’s Financial Stability Board detailing that it aims to crack down on the bitcoin mining sector. дальше »

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Turkey Tightens Crypto Regulations over Transaction Volumes

Turkey Lays Down New Regulations For Crypto Exchanges Elvan shared the new policy and other updates on the government’s crypto regulation drafts on a CNN Turk live broadcast. According to the Finance Minister, the government plans to give MASAK the authority to audit and oversee crypto exchanges and regulate the crypto sector, as a whole. дальше »

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Turkish Lira Volatility Raises Banking Sector Concerns Ahead of Bitcoin Regulations

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Crypto sector selloff in full swing as Bitcoin hits $31k

The crypto market had quite a rough day, as Bitcoin’s price plummet pulled the rest of the market down. The sudden bloodbath was caused by Bitcoin’s inability to break the $42,000 mark, which then prompted a pullback. дальше »

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SUSHI on Altcoin Party Menu, Collaborating with Yearn on a ‘Stealth Project’

Both Bitcoin and ETH are constantly moving up and down dramatically as investors continue to scoop off coins in the spot market while leverage continues to dominate the derivatives market. Amidst this, DeFi tokens rallied, and the total value locked in the sector is near ATH at $14. дальше »

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Binance’s DeFi index crashes 60% as Bitcoin overshadows altcoins

Binance’s DeFi Composite Index has been hit hard by the abrupt drop of the DeFi sector, down around 60% since early September.

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Tech Stocks Continue to Drag Markets Down, S&P 500 Registers Third Day of Correction

Coinspeaker Tech Stocks Continue to Drag Markets Down, S&P 500 Registers Third Day of CorrectionWith a solid mega rally post the March 2020 market crash, the tech sector seems to have entered a strong correction. дальше »

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DeFi mania continues as crypto exchange FTX launches “Uniswap Index”

The DeFi sector’s growth trajectory isn’t showing any signs of slowing down, as demand for the crypto assets relating to this sector is still quite high. The post DeFi mania continues as crypto exchange FTX launches “Uniswap Index” appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Navigating the complexities of DeFi custody

We sat down with Alex Batlin, founder and CEO of Trustology—an award-winning custodial wallet provider — to get his perspective on the decentralised finance (DeFi) sector, and why Trustology is in a prime position to facilitate institutional entry into the industry. дальше »

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Navigating the complexities of DeFi custody [INTERVIEW]

We sat down with Alex Batlin, founder and CEO of Trustology—an award-winning custodial wallet provider — to get his perspective on the decentralised finance (DeFi) sector, and why Trustology is in a prime position to facilitate institutional entry into the industry. дальше »

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China’s CBDC to Target Private Sector Dominance

With China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) project still in progress, there are speculations that the digital yuan could be used to water down the dominance enjoyed by major players like Alibaba and Tencent. дальше »

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Ethereum DeFi’s Flagship Coin, MakerDAO, Is Down 55% Against ETH in 2020

Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has undergone parabolic growth over the past few months. The value of coins locked in DeFi protocols has surged to a cumulative $4. 25 billion for the first time ever. дальше »

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Compound holds massive influence over 3 major tokens: Breaking down the “COMP effect”

The launch of Compound (COMP) just a couple weeks ago has provided the decentralized finance sector with a boost that has completely altered its trajectory, ushering in a wave of new DeFi participants while also providing investors with massive gains. дальше »

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Bitcoin May Be Down, but DeFi Is Pumping Like It’s 2017

DeFi is booming as the niche’s top tokens outperform the crypto market. But as the sector’s total value grows, governance tokens, issued by the likes of Balancer and Compound, could... The post Bitcoin May Be Down, but DeFi Is Pumping Like It’s 2017 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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‘In Small Steps’ China Cuts Benchmark Interest Rates

Careful not to rush too much with stimulus, the Chinese government nevertheless realizes that its behemoth economy is invariably slowing down. New loan interest rate cuts have been announced recently to encourage bank lending and borrowing in the private sector. дальше »

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China Is Poised for Another Crypto Trading Crackdown as Speculative Fever Returns

China appears set to crack down on crypto trading again after President Xi Jinping's praise for blockchain tech revived speculation in the sector. дальше »

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190 Indian Banks Raided in Fraud Crackdown — Can Bitcoin Be an Alternative?

India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has performed a targeted raid on about 170 of the country’s banking locations in an attempt to crack down on fraud, which is reportedly rife in the banking sector. дальше »

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SEC, CFTC and FinCEN Release Joint Statement for Crypto Regulation

Coinspeaker SEC, CFTC and FinCEN Release Joint Statement for Crypto RegulationThree major financial regulators released a statement specifically to the crypto sector, explaining that all financial institutions must follow laid down banking laws. дальше »

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Former Prosecutor Tasked With Taking Down Bitcoin, Is Now Co-Head Of $350M Crypto Fund

The cryptocurrency industry is a fairly new sector and it is still growing. As with any new industry, companies in the cryptocurrency sector are keen on hiring individuals with the best capabilities and interest in the asset class. дальше »

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European Central Bank Investigating Stablecoins and a Possible Digital Euro

In a letter addressed to Eva Kaili, a member of the European parliament and a well-known cryptocurrency advocate, the current president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, lays down his views on cryptocurrencies and their future in the banking sector. дальше »

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Wall Street Analyst: Buy the Dip in this Chip Stock for Great Returns

Chip stocks may be selling off today amid fears of an escalation in the U. S. -China trade war, but a strong gaming sector could lift one stock out of the doldrums. Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) is down by almost 40% from the all-time high of $292. дальше »

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Google Express to Close Down and Merge with Google Shopping

Coinspeaker Google Express to Close Down and Merge with Google ShoppingGoogle will be shutting down the Google Express shopping platform and merging it with the new Google Shopping. After about 6 years, the platform has failed to properly plant its flag in the online shopping sector. дальше »

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A Paradigm Shift: Fintech as a Force for Good in the Small-Scale Gold Sector

Coinspeaker A Paradigm Shift: Fintech as a Force for Good in the Small-Scale Gold SectorGoldFinX focused on addressing a gaping need in a market that has remained underserved while breaking down barriers to entry for smaller investors. дальше »

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Chief Innovation Officer of LabCFTC, Daniel Gorfine to Step Down to Pursue Goals Within the Private Sector

On Friday, August 2, 2019, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that their first-ever Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and Director of LabCFTC, Daniel Gorfine will be leaving his position to pursue his goals within the private sector. дальше »

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The CFTC Fintech Chief Who Oversaw Early Blockchain Trials Is Leaving

The director of the CFTC's experimental fintech initiative will step down in mid-August to pursue work in the private sector. дальше »

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United States Regulators Begin Crack Down on Crypto and Bitcoin Crime

Following the announcement of Facebook Libra – a crypto project aimed to replace the US dollar and other fiat currencies, the United States has been up in arms regarding Libra, Bitcoin, and the rest of the cryptocurrency landscape. дальше »

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US is About to Crackdown on Entire Bitcoin Industry: Mati Greenspan

The United States government is about to crack down on the entire bitcoin industry, according to Mati Greenspan of eToro. The senior market analyst tweeted on Monday that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s remarks on Facebook’s controversial payment project, Libra, is alarming for the entire cryptocurrency sector. дальше »

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The Tech Stock Meltdown Is Just Getting Started Amid Antitrust Knockout

By CCN: We’re halfway to a bear market, at least for tech stocks. On Monday, it was a FANG bloodbath as the tech-heavy NASDAQ index skidded nearly 2 percent lower. It’s now down ten percent from its recent record highs. дальше »

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India: Private sector bank ‘blocks account for cryptocurrency use’; threatens to expunge credit facility

The Indian judiciary and banking elite have made clear their opinion on the use of cryptocurrencies in the past few years. After the central bank came down hard on private banks known to have ties with crypto-centric companies, now these private banks are doing the same to their customers as well. дальше »

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Iran Central Bank Develops Blockchain Platform for Financial Sector

Iran’s Central Bank has been developing a platform named Borna to provide a common standard for blockchain use in Iran and bringing down the cost of developing blockchain solutions, allowing Iran’s banks and other financial entities to test and implement blockchain on a wider scale. дальше »

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Game of Coins – why fighting strengthens the crypto ecosystem

If institutional investors are delaying entering crypto until the industry ‘settles down’ they will be in for a long wait - as in-fighting and controversy are part of crypto’s DNA. And as with any Darwinian struggle, crypto’s dramas are actually fundamental to the sector’s overall health and prosperity. дальше »

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Let’s Explore the Top Altcoin-Currencies Who Have Been Performing Well in 2019

Over the course of the past 24 months, we have seen the crypto market soar to amazing financial heights as well as scale down to record lows. However, since the start of 2019, there seems to be a renewed sense of optimism that has engulfed the crypto sector at large. So, without any further ado, […] дальше »

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Dow Languishes as Abysmal Housing Data Threatens Market Recovery

By CCN: The Dow and broader U. S. stock market traded mixed on Monday, as disappointing housing data threw cold water on hopes that the real estate sector was finally turning a corner after last year’s slowdown. дальше »

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This Billionaire Investor is ‘More and More Bullish’ in Crypto and Bitcoin

By CCN. com: Michael Novogratz, the billionaire founder of Galaxy Digital formerly of Fortress Investment Group, has said he has become much more bullish in bitcoin and crypto in recent months. “I am more and more bullish BTC and our whole space,” he said despite the bitcoin price being down about 74 percent from its all-time high. дальше »

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A Crypto Blessing: China’s Plan to Ban Bitcoin Mining Will Work Wonders

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) revealed its intent to eliminate the bitcoin and crypto mining sector immediately in its guidance for adjustments to industrial structure published on April 1. дальше »

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Newly Transitioned Bitcoin Mining Company, Riot Blockchain, Posts Over $50 Million Loss In 2018

Riot Blockchain Records $58 Million Loss For 2018 Since the bear market began, several firms across the crypto and Blockchain industry have reported significant losses. However, the section of the industry that seems to have been hit the worst in the mining sector with many firms closing down, letting go of their staff, trying to […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Predicted To Hit $6000 In The Coming Weeks

Ever since the bear market started, cryptocurrencies, in general, have had their values significantly lowered and continuing struggle to regain their former glory. For example, the last few months have seen the price of Bitcoin staying pretty dormant and fluttering up and down by very ignorable margins. дальше »

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Coinhive Says it Is no Longer “Economically Viable” and Shuts Down

The crypto winter has claimed yet another firm as Coinhive announced on February 26, 2019, that they would be discontinuing their services from March 8, 2019. Saying Goodbye Perhaps the most apparent after-effect of the crypto crash of 2018 was the near-immediate decline in the mining sector. дальше »

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UK’s Argo Blockchain to Close Cryptocurrency Mining-as-a-Service (MaaS) Contracts by April

If there’s any sector of the crypto community that has felt the effects of the bitcoin price crash, it is the mining industry, which saw many prominent firms close down and those that have survived thus far have been forced to undergo major operations changes. One of such firms is Argo, a British crypto mining […] дальше »

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BloqLabs Introduces Cryptocurrency Mining Management System

BloqLabs has opened up the beta waitlist for Titan, a fully integrated software suite for managing cryptocurrency mining. The project was introduced by Bloq CEO and co-founder Jeff Garzik onstage during a brief speech at Binance Fair in Singapore in an overview discussion of BloqLabs. дальше »

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Report: Over 300 British Blockchain Companies Shut Down in 2018

The demise of 2017’s cryptocurrency bull market, the rapid collapse of ICOs, and the fizzling out of corporate blockchain hype have made 2018 a challenging year for many startups operating in the crypto sector. дальше »

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If Ripple Shuts Down, XRP Will Continue to Trade and Plummet in Matter of Days

Since December 2017, XRP has seen a decline of 40 percent and is down 89 percent from its peak.  Ripple currently works with the biggest financial institutions in the world and its plan is to power the whole financial sector by allowing us to make instant transactions at just a fraction of current cost. дальше »

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SEC Is Rallying International Cooperation To Crackdown On Dodgy ICO Token Sales

SEC Rallying International Cooperation To Crack Down On Dodgy ICOs initial coin offering (ICO) sector has been instrumental in setting up the crypto industry. Coins, small and big, have been able to present their case for public attention and funds. дальше »

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Five Reasons Why Security Tokens are Taking Over the Cryptocurrency Space

Security and asset-backed tokens appear to be one of the prominent points on interest in the emerging cryptocurrency landscape. Such is the popularity of the sector that some experts predict that security tokens could become a multitrillion-dollar market within the next decade. дальше »

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Ethereum Price Watch: Ongoing Market Slump Sees Currency Slide Down to the $175 Mark

To put it mildly, the past few days have not been not been kind for the global crypto sector, with almost all of the top 10 altcoins in the market (barring Tether) witnessing a tremendous loss in their intrinsic values (over the course of the last 72 hours). дальше »

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Stablecoins Fetch a Premium as BTC Hits Year Low

Officially, Wednesday, Nov. 14 will go down as the worst trading day of the year, as BTC sunk to record lows. Unofficially, there were still green shoots to be found if you knew where to look — mostly to the stablecoin sector. дальше »

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Ripple’s CEO Says Blockchain Will Change the World of Global Payments

Ripple CEO’s has sat down with Ross Leckow, IMF’s Deputy General Counsel, to talk about blockchain technology at the Singapore Fintech Festival. Both agreed that the distributed ledger will change the world of global payments as the International Monetary Fund engages with the private sector and industry to help its members unlock the potential of blockchain. дальше »

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BTCC to Shut Down Mining Pool Following ‘Business Adjustments’

The turbulent journey of the Bitcoin mining sector continues this week as BTCCPool announces it will close “indefinitely” November 30. BTCC Pulls Out Of Mining The pool, which constitutes the mining arm of Hong Kong-based exchange BTCC (formerly BTCChina), began operating in 2014, yet rarely competed with giants such as Bitmain’s Antpool. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bear Market Could Last Another Year and a Half, Says BitMEX CEO

BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes said we may not have seen the last of the bearish market for BTC in an interview with Yahoo Finance published Friday. Unfortunately, the entire sector is in a bear market right now, down from a peak of above $800 billion last year. дальше »

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