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Ant Financial Seeks to Move into European Market with WorldFirst Take Over
Chinese payments giant Ant Financial, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group, is in advanced discussions with European payments application WorldFirst in a takeover deal worth $700 million, reported Finance Magnates on December 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-28 06:00 | |
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Japan’s Second Largest Bank to Launch its Own Cryptocurrency in March 2019
According to a report published by Finance Magnets, on December 26, 2018, Japan-based company Mizuho Financial Group is primed to launch its yen-pegged cryptocurrency in March 2019. Mizuho’s Stablecoin to Be Launched in March 2019 The cryptocurrency being introduced by Mizuho will have parity with the Japanese yen and can be used to make and receive payments through a mobile. дальше »
2018-12-28 06:00 | |
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Silver Miller Files Lawsuit against Cryptocurrency Company for Defrauding Customers
Silver Miller, a US-based cryptocurrency Investor law firm has filed a lawsuit against Jeremy Spence for allegedly organizing a Ponzi scheme disguised as an investment hedge fund claiming to be managing $5 million worth of investors assets, reports Finance Magnates on December 27, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-28 03:00 | |
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Blockchain Cuties Is the First Gaming Dapp to Be Launched on Tron Arcade
Blockchain Cuties, one of the most popular crypto collectible games today, is officially launching on Tron Arcade on December 28, making it the first full-features gaming dApp to launch on the platform, BlockTribune reported on December 25, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-28 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update: December 27, 2018
Total crypto market cap rose to $127 billion since our last report a week ago as ether and bitcoin cash were the biggest gainers during that period overshadowing the modest price increase for bitcoin, XRP, and EOS. дальше »
2018-12-28 21:00 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Firm Bitmain Rumored to Cut 50 Percent of its Staff
According to a report published by Finance Magnets, on December 24, 2018, Bitcoin mining behemoth Bitmain has sacked its entire Copernicus team, which was responsible for the development of the firm’s Bitcoin Cash client. дальше »
2018-12-27 20:00 | |
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Reliance Industries Invests $5 Million to Digitize Energy Trading
In a bid to accelerate its efficiency and productivity via blockchain technology, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a Mumbai-based conglomerate holding firm that deals in petrochemicals, telecommunications. дальше »
2018-12-27 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Could Soon Become Legal in India
Owning and using Bitcoin could soon become allowed in India, as the second interdisciplinary committee appointed to vote on the legality of cryptocurrencies is in favor of legalizing it, the New Indian Express reported on December 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-27 12:00 | |
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If Crypto Dies, What Happens to Blockchain?
In a bear market environment in which crypto prices are crumbling, investors often struggle to keep cool from all their portfolio headaches and midnight market analysis. One question they all ask themselves is, will the market pick up or should I just cut my losses? Blockchain in the Crypto-Winter The extremes of the mega-hyped crypto bull and now bear market,. дальше »
2018-12-27 11:30 | |
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UAE: ICO Regulations by Mid-2019 Could Propel the Country’s Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to become the global leader in the infant cryptocurrency industry as its ICO regulations look to be finalized by mid-2019, reports The National, December 24, 2018. Capitalizing on Absence of Competitors While countries like the U. дальше »
2018-12-27 08:00 | |
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Hong Kong: BitMEX and Wine Retailer May Purchase Stake in Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange
Madison Holdings Group, a Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX)-listed French wine trading company, is planning to acquire a stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitOcean in partnership with crypto-derivative trading platform BitMEX, reported South China Morning Post on December 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-27 04:00 | |
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Mining One Bitcoin a Month Would Require Harvesting Body Heat from 44,000 People
In a bid to raise awareness about the crypto industry’s energy consumption, the Institute of Human Obsolescence, a Dutch organization focused on data ownership, explored the energy usage of Bitcoin and found that 44,000 would need to provide their body energy for a month in order to mine a single Bitcoin, Motherboard reported on January 3, 2017. дальше »
2018-12-27 00:00 | |
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South Korea: Authorities Nab Nine People for Dealing Drugs Using DarkCoin Cryptocurrency
According to a report published by Finance Magnates, on December 25, 2018, South Korean authorities have arrested nine cybercriminals for orchestrating drug deals using cryptocurrencies. Execute Illegal Transactions with DarkCoin On December 23, 2018, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office stated that the criminals arrested used the darknet and even set up their website to facilitate the trade of drugs. дальше »
2018-12-26 20:00 | |
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Research: Blockchain Technology to Create Disruption in Global Automotive Sector by 2021
Blockchain technology is primed to take over the automotive industry in the next three years. if senior executives in the sector are to be believed, reported Times of India on December 24, 2018. Blockchain to Augment Business Processes In a joint study conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value and Oxford Economics, researchers concluded 64 percent of surveyed executives. дальше »
2018-12-26 16:00 | |
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In Turkey, Even the Volatile Bitcoin Looks Pretty Good Compared to the Lira
Trading volumes on Turkish cryptocurrency exchanges increased by 37 percent since October 2018, which shows that Bitcoin’s popularity isn’t affected by the recent drops in the country’s year-long inflation, Slate reported on December 10, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-26 12:00 | |
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Crypto Artist Sells Smallest and Cheapest Work of Art Ever Through c-Lightning
An artist by the name of “crypto graffiti” has sold the smallest artwork in history in a “micro auction” to promote the c-Lightning micropayments system, the artist announced in a Reddit post on December 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-26 08:00 | |
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Tron and Binance Donate $200,000 in Crypto to Charity in Malta
Tron and the Binance Charity Foundation have each contributed $100,000 in cryptocurrencies to the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation to help the underprivileged residents of the country, Tron’s CEO Justin Sun announced in a tweet on December 23, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-25 20:00 | |
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Infosys SVP Says Blockchain Technology Adoption Will Increase in 2019
Gopi KK, Senior Vice President of Infosys, an Information technology consulting company says blockchain adoption will increase significantly in 2019 with the banking sector leading in its adoption, market participants’ collaboration and government-friendly policies will help to promote this growth, reported Gigabit on December 23, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-25 16:00 | |
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Comcast to Introduce a Blockchain-Based Solution for Increasing Data Privacy
Telecommunications giant Comcast will integrate blockchain technology to better match audience-generated data with thousands of advertising partners, reported Adweek on December 22, 2018. Peer-to-Peer Media Blockchain The Philadelphia-based company is partnering with mass media player Viacom, and advertising solutions provider Spectrum Reach to develop an enterprise-grade private blockchain network. дальше »
2018-12-25 12:00 | |
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Zeppelin Reveals its Packages for Ethereum’s Blockchain Smart Contracts
On December 21, Zeppelin OS, an applications developer for smart contracts announced its existing packages that have been tweaked to support the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), improve user experience, and offer greater security on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-25 08:00 | |
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Crypto Rout Extends to Institutional Investors as Bitcoin Plans Put on Hold
Institutional investors and developers in the Bitcoin space are increasingly looking to the exit after 2017’s crypto-mania is coming to a halt in terms of price. Once lauded to usher in the next wave of crypto products, financial heavyweights are stalling efforts to build infrastructure around the pioneer cryptocurrency, reported Bloomberg on December 23, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-25 04:00 | |
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Bitcoin Bounces above $4,000 as Santa Rally Brings Relief to Markets: BTCManager’s Week in Review
The price of bitcoin rallied by over 20 percent to close the week above the $4,000 thanks to a “Santa Rally ahead of Christmas. After weeks of red markets, this rally provided some relief to crypto investors as the market seems undecided on whether it wants to find a new bottom or rally into the new year. дальше »
2018-12-25 00:00 | |
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Congress Members Seek to Exclude Cryptocurrencies from the Definition of a Security
Regulatory clarity on the legal status of cryptocurrencies may arrive sooner than expected after two members of the U. S. Congress proposed a bill to exempt digital tokens from the definition of traditional securities, reported CNBC on December 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-25 20:00 | |
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Blockchain Developer Demand Leads to Creation of Courses at Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic will offer a beginners course on blockchain technology in February 2019 to help meet the rising demand for workers knowledgeable in the sector a December 22, 2018, report states. дальше »
2018-12-24 03:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Startup Seeking SEC-Approval for Tokens Raises $12 Million in Seed Funding
Cryptocurrency project Prometheum raised $12 million in seed funding this week before the company gears up to offer a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-approved security token to investors in early-2019, reported American Banker on December 21, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-24 21:00 | |
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Spot Looks to Be the Only Crypto App You’ll Need
On December 20, 2018, Spot announced their new mobile app for both iOS and Android that aims to be the one stop shop for users’ cryptocurrency needs. While crypto-themed applications are finally trickling into both major app ecosystems, most have very narrow usability. дальше »
2018-12-23 15:00 | |
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U.K.’s Tax Authority Releases Taxation Guidelines for Local Cryptocurrency Holders
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a non-ministerial department of the British government in charge of the collection of taxes, has published a paper highlighting the various types of fees applicable to blockchain-based virtual currencies and how cryptocurrency traders should handle their cryptos, according to a report released December 20, 2018, by the agency. дальше »
2018-12-23 03:00 | |
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UAE Financial Watchdog to Introduce ICO Regulations by Mid 2019
According to a report by The National, published on December 21, 2018, the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is set to introduce ICO regulations in the country by the end of the first half of 2019. дальше »
2018-12-23 23:00 | |
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E-commerce Firm Qoo10 Set to Launch Blockchain-based Marketplace on January 1, 2019
Singapore headquartered e-commerce firm Qoo10 is set to launch its blockchain-powered marketplace, reports Tech in Asia, December 20, 2018. Platform to Go Live on January 1, 2019 The newly unveiled DLT-based marketplace named QuuBe is slated to launch on January 1, 2019. дальше »
2018-12-22 19:00 | |
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Facebook May Launch a Stablecoin to Target India’s $69 Billion Remittance Market
Cryptocurrency’s first killer application may be well on its way from the rosters of Facebook, a company ironically known for practices contrary to the ethos of decentralized currencies and blockchains, reported South China Morning Post on December 21, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-22 15:00 | |
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Where Are They Now?: More than a Year Since the ICO Ban, China Is a World Leader in Blockchain Technologies
Ever since the winter boom of 2017, blockchain and cryptocurrencies were catapulted into global discourse like never before; whether it was the sky-high crypto-market capitalizations, or the rush of freshly-funded blockchain startups advancing the frontiers of the bustling sector, it became evident it was no “fad. дальше »
2018-12-22 11:00 | |
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A Crypto Investor’s Heartfelt Letter to Santa
Christmas is just around the corner, and most crypto investors’ wishlists are much longer this year than the year before. On Christmas Day 2017, the price of bitcoin was trading at $14,000 because bitcoin had finally gone mainstream and “everyone” was a buyer. дальше »
2018-12-22 07:00 | |
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Lack of Crypto Insurance Hinders Mainstream Adoption
A new report from Reuters published December 19, 2018, determined that the inability for Asian cryptocurrency exchanges and traders to insure themselves against cybercrimes like theft and hacking is also presenting fund managers with deep pockets to invest into the market. дальше »
2018-12-22 03:00 | |
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Bitmain IPO Suffers Major Setback as Hong Kong Regulator Declares Crypto Firms “Immature”
These are not the best of times indeed for Bitmain, the world’s largest manufacturer of bitcoin mining equipment as Hong Kong’s stock market regulator, HKEX has made it clear that it would not approve the initial public offering (IPO) applications of DLT-linked firms until the region formulates a robust regulatory framework to govern its blockchain technology and cryptocurrency space, reported. дальше »
2018-12-22 00:00 | |
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Binance CEO: 2018 a “Correction” Year for Crypto, Remains Confident about Industry’s Future
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao stated that despite the ongoing bear market, he’s confident about the future of cryptocurrencies. On December 19, 2018, CZ gave a live interview to Bloomberg online and opined that digital currencies are “here to stay. дальше »
2018-12-22 18:00 | |
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U.S. Sanctions have Led to Rise in Bitcoin Mining in Iran
Even though the Iran Rial is weakening against the USD, as well as the bear market Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are facing, many Iranians are turning to mine digital tokens to help make money, as per a report on December 17, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-21 15:00 | |
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Smart Economy Heavyweight NEO to Host Second DevCon Event in Seattle
NEO DevCon 2019 is coming to the home of tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Valve to meet and talk blockchain, decentralization and smart economy. “NEO is working hard to develop the smart economy of tomorrow, so it’s fitting that we’re heading to Seattle, the home of Microsoft and some of the biggest technology businesses operating today,” Erik Zhang, Founder of. дальше »
2018-12-21 12:00 | |
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Atari Licenses Blockchain Versions of Games, Including Roller Coaster Tycoon Franchise
Video game maker Atari has entered into a license agreement with blockchain startup Animoca Brands, giving the company full authorization to port some of Atari’s most popular franchises to a decentralized ledger-based platform. дальше »
2018-12-21 08:00 | |
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InnovaMinex: Tracing Precious Metals with Blockchain Technology
Precious metals have been an integral part of the world economy for thousands of years. Gold, for instance, is still one of the most stable investments and has provided far better liquidity compared to other assets such as real estate. дальше »
2018-12-21 04:00 | |
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India: Police Seize 452 Bitcoins Worth $1.8 Million from Crypto Ponzi Scheme
The Times of India reported on December 20, 2018, that the cyber crime branch of Pune police had seized 452 bitcoins worth $1. 8 million from one of the ten suspects involved in a cryptocurrency related Ponzi scheme case. дальше »
2018-12-21 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update: December 20, 2018
The cryptocurrency market showed some signs of recovery with the beginning of the new week as total market cap added $14 billion to its value. BTC/USD Bitcoin dropped 5 percent on December 13 and lost $188 of its value closing the trading day at $3,354, just between the September 2017 lows of $3,600 and $3,200. дальше »
2018-12-21 22:00 | |
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Tether (USDT) Might Really Be Backing its Billions
A report by Bloomberg is shedding light on Tether’s finances and suggests that Tether may be fully-backed by US dollars in a bank account. The financial news publication was able to gain access to documents that appear to show that Tether has sufficient fiat currency to underwrite its dollar-backed cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-12-21 20:00 | |
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Canadians Denied at U.S. Border for Purchasing Marijuana Shows Perfect Usecase for Bitcoin
The Government of Canada has advising warnings that citizens should purchase marijuana with cash to protect their personal information on December 19, 2018, highlighting a perfect real-world scenario for Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-21 17:00 | |
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Crypto Investment Firm Polychain Raises $175 Million
Polychain has announced a new capital injection of $175 million with their latest round of funding on December 19, 2018, according to a report by Axios. Polychain is a crypto hedge fund run by former Coinbase employee Olaf Carson-Wee. дальше »
2018-12-20 14:00 | |
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Coinbase Lists DAI, Golem, Maker, and Zilliqa; Introduces Crypto to Crypto “Convert” Feature
A recent Coinbase Medium post, published on December 18, 2018, suggests that the cryptocurrency exchange platform will now support DAI (DAI), Golem (GNT), Maker (MKR), and Zilliqa (ZIL) crypto tokens. дальше »
2018-12-20 10:00 | |
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Syncing Bitcoin Nodes Instantly with Zero-Knowledge SNARKs
A new Bitcoin scaling solution, which leverages succinct blockchains and zero-knowledge cryptography, has been proposed by a developer earlier this month. The scaling proposal incorporates aspects developed and implemented in cryptocurrency projects Coda as well as zk-proofs, resulting in an implementation which supports an innovative type of Bitcoin client. дальше »
2018-12-20 05:00 | |
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Developer’s Delight: Layer1 Capital Acquires $2.1 Million from Peter Thiel and Others
San Francisco-based investing firm Layer1 Capital announced on December 19, 2018, the acquisition of $2. 1 million in funds from various investing partners. The investment firm is looking to become the “category-defining” investment firm for blockchain projects. дальше »
2018-12-20 02:00 | |
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Ireland: High Court Rules Ether Can Be Considered Proceeds of Crime
According to an article published by The Irish Times, on December 17, 2018, the High Court Bench in Ireland made a groundbreaking ruling. Authorities stated that ether (ETH) held by criminals serving time for the sale of illicit drugs constitutes the proceeds of crime. дальше »
2018-12-20 02:00 | |
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Nomics Cryptocurrency Data Platform Raises $3 Million from CoVenture and Others
Nomics, a platform focused on displaying highly accurate cryptocurrency market data, including charts, prices and more, has raised $3 million from investors like CoVenture, CityBlock, Coinbase Ventures, and others, to further develop its platform, according to a press release on December 18, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-20 00:00 | |
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What Is Fluidity Stack and how Is it Changing Asset Tokenization?
December in 2018 has been the polar opposite of December 2017 in the cryptoverse. While bitcoin and the altcoins were establishing new all-time high values during the last year’s monumental bull run, the bears seem to have completely pulled down the industry in 2018. дальше »
2018-12-20 22:00 | |
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