Cryptocurrencies
Research: China Leads World in Tether Trading Volumes in 2019
Recent analysis states that China is leading the world in the volume of on-chain tether transactions.
Marshall Islands Form Dedicated Fund to Support Implementation of Its National Crypto
The Marshall Islands has announced the SOV Development Fund to support the government in the development of its national digital currency.
Blockchain-Based Alternative Investment Firm to Be Listed on Bloomberg Terminal
A blockchain-based alternative investment provider that tokenizes commercial debt is being listed on the Bloomberg Terminal.
Crypto Trading Platform OKCoin Expands Its Services and Opens Office in Malta
OKCoin’s customers can now trade with euro and participate in euro spot trading for BTC, ETH, and BCH.
SEC Sues Kik for Conducting Allegedly Unregistered $100 Million ICO in 2017
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Kik for raising $100 million in an allegedly unregistered token offering in 2017.
US Federal Bureau of Investigation Calls for QuadrigaCX Users to Provide Information
Victims in the aftermath of the QuadrigaCX scandal have been called on to provide information by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Dutch Crypto Exchange Blockport to Attempt Relaunch After Bankruptcy Caused by Failed STO
Dutch crypto exchange Blockport will try to relaunch the platform after the firm declared bankruptcy following a failed STO.
Binance Launches Native Trust Wallet on Binance Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
Binance, the world’s second largest crypto exchange by adjusted volume, has released its official Trust Wallet on its decentralized trading platform Binance DEX.
Trend Micro: BlackSquid Malware Infects Servers to Install Monero Cryptojacking Software
Eight different security exploits are employed by a malware dubbed BlackSquid to infect web servers and install mining software.
Top South Korean Utility to Co-Develop Blockchain System for Renewable Energy Certificates
South Korea’s top power provider has signed a contract with two domestic power suppliers to create a blockchain-based system for Renewable Energy Certificate transactions.
LocalBitcoins Confirms Removal of Local Cash Trades
LocalBitcoins officially confirmed the removal of local cash trades after the exchange remained silent on the matter since the option disappeared on June 1.
Andreas Antonopoulos: Blockchain Tech Cannot Be Uninvented or Stopped
Andreas Antonopoulos spoke with Cointelegraph about his belief in the necessity of borderless finance and governance systems with the use of open blockchains.
Think Tank Tells Swiss National Bank to Launch Swiss Franc Token, Embrace DLT
Switzerland’s national bank should work with big industry players to develop a Swiss franc token, a think tank says.
Russia: Supreme Arbitration Court Judge Urges for Inclusion of Crypto in Civil Law
A judge at Russia’s Supreme Arbitration Court urged lawmakers to include the term “digital assets” in the Russian Civil Law.
US CFTC Chair: Blockchain Would Have Improved Regulator Response to 2008 Financial Crash
The U. S. CFTC chair says blockchain would have allowed for a “far faster, better-informed, and more calibrated regulatory intervention” in response to the 2008 crisis.
Tokenization Software Firm AlphaPoint Rehauls Management
The management of tokenization software firm AlphaPoint has been rehauled.
Apple to Unveil ‘CryptoKit’ Cryptographic Developer Package at Upcoming Conference
This week’s global developers conference will see Apple present a new security tool, CryptoKit.
I Would Not Long or Short Bitcoin, Says Billionaire Stablecoin Investor Druckenmiller
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller says he wouldn’t touch bitcoin due to concerns over value proposition and volatility.
Bitcoin Drops Below $8K, Stocks See Volatility Amid Global Trade Tensions
Virtually all of the top cryptocurrencies are today seeing deep red in a market-wide correction, with bitcoin dropping back below the $8,000 price point.
Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange Testing British Pound Stablecoin
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said on Twitter that a stablecoin for British pounds is being tested on Binance Chain.