This week, Hankyung, a major mainstream media outlet in South Korea, reported that dozens of new cryptocurrency exchanges are set to launch in the country in the next few months with a primary focus on integrating new digital assets. Integration First, Security Second Over the past three months, Huobi Korea, […]
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Another Unknown Cryptocurrency Tries to Break Ground in the eSports Industry
It is only a matter of time until the eSports and cryptocurrency industries come together in a meaningful way. While there will be no immediate impact on Bitcoin per se, it seems other currencies are making a mark. China-based Fujian eGaming Tournament Group has tapped Asura Coin to enhance its […]
UK Regulator Advises Banks to “Enhance Your Scrutiny” When Dealing with Crypto Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority, a financial industry regulator in the UK, has called for appropriate caution and enhanced scrutiny from banks as they handle firms engaged in crypto trading. In an open letter to CEOs, the FCA’s Executive Directors of Supervision, Megan Butler and Jonathan Davidson, listed a number of […]
Is an Autonomous and Self-Regulating Crypto Industry Really Possible?
Regulation of the cryptocurrency industry is a divisive issue, with some being in full support while others view it as going against Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision of a self-regulating industry. Those who support regulation see it as the only way cryptos can go mainstream and attract institutional investment. There is no […]
SEC Rules Ether not a Security, Markets Explode
Whether or not Ether is sanctioned as a currency under US jurisdiction has been a major point of speculation and uncertainty since the SEC first began its more active stance on cryptocurrencies and ICOs. As the Ethereum platform represents one of the first major ICOs, the future of platform rested […]
Four Cryptocurrency Projects That Hit Deadlines
There is a belief in startup culture that pushing back or missing a deadline is not the worst thing that can happen. With new technology and unexplored territory, it’s understandable that obstacles arise and sometimes objectives are heftier undertakings than imagined. In the world of cryptocurrency, this phenomenon is perhaps […]
Decentralized Exchange Ethex Only Lists “Useful” ERC20 Tokens
There is a growing demand for cryptocurrency and token trading platforms. Especially if there is a hint of decentralization, there will be a fair amount of interest in new solutions. Ethex is designed to trade only “useful” tokens while still maintaining the decentralized exchange model first and foremost. Ethex in […]
Blockchain VR Platform ImmVRse Addresses Scalability Concerns
ImmVRse, blockchain VR platform looks to solve scaling issues that come with using higher definition media for VR content. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article Why Higher Resolution At Lower Latency Is Necessary For VR VR headsets require more pixels for the same level of image quality compared to a […]
Crypto Mining Firm Argo to Get Listed on London Stock Exchange
Argo Blockchain has announced plans to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, becoming the first crypto-focused company to do so. The UK-Canadian firm hopes to raise $20 million from the listing at a valuation of $40 million, and Switzerland’s Mirabaud Securities will act as the corporate broker for the […]
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Defends Decision to Shut Down Crypto Exchange
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has filed an affidavit with the country’s High Court seeking to have the court uphold its decision to shut down the country’s largest crypto exchange, Golix.com. The RBZ filed the affidavit through its governor, John Mangudya, on June 8, reports local media outlet Pindula […]
CriptoHub and Crypto Fever in Brazil
CriptoHub is a game changer, set to capitalise on Brazil’s Crypto Fever Cryptocurrency has been growing in popularity by the day, and the latest country to feature sky-high growth in demand for this currency is the beautiful South American country of Brazil. As of end of year 2017, there were […]
Top 3 Industries About to Be Transformed by Blockchain
Blockchain technology represents an emerging sector and new paradigm of technology whose implications are massive. Speculation aside, it is becoming increasingly clear that blockchain is going to revolutionize a number of industries in national and global economies. Here are three such industries where blockchain-led disruption is imminent. 1. Insurance The […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Hasn’t Moved in 48 Hours
At press time, bitcoin is still standing at the $7,600 mark. For the last two days, bitcoin hasn’t moved, and has been trapped in the red over news of a Coinrail hack and subpoenas issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding bitcoin futures trading data. But is all […]
Truegame’s Token Sale Comes To An End Creating Waves in the iGaming Industry
Uses and applications for blockchain is a constantly evolving matter, there are constantly new domains being discovered which can use the help of blockchain technology. Blockchain technology can be used to remove any doubts about variable return to player by giving gamers a completely transparent experience. Disclosure: This is a […]
Devolver Digital Makes a Point With Lootbox Coin “Currency”
The pattern of projects issuing their own tokens and currencies willy-nilly has attracted a fair amount of criticism. A lot of ICO projects don’t need their own currencies, or even their own blockchains. Even so, there have been a few projects poking fun at this concept. Devolver Digital, a well-known […]
Tezos Foundation Announces Investor KYC and AML Procedure One Year After Raising Money
Even though it appears the Tezos team has successfully addressed most of the problems holding the project back, more controversy looms on the horizon. More specifically, the team has made it clear they will perform thorough KYC and AML checks for all investors. It’s a remarkable decision, considering that those […]
Thailand Securities Regulator Lays Out Guidelines For Crypto Industry
The Thailand Securities and Exchanges Commission announced new regulations for the cryptocurrency industry that are expected to take effect later this month. The new regulations stipulate a defined number of market intermediaries who will receive trading licenses, with crypto exchanges and brokerage firms getting an equal number of spots. The […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Sits at $6,700
At press time, nothing has changed regarding the bitcoin price. The father of cryptocurrencies is sitting at $6,700 – a price it has held for roughly 24 hours, and recovery doesn’t appear imminent anytime soon. The mega-drop that hit the asset during yesterday’s morning hours stem from two likely sources. […]