Cryptocurrencies
Santander Loses Appeal Against Brazilian Crypto Exchange, Fine Upheld
Spanish bank Santander has lost an appeal to a Brazilian court’s decision regarding cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin.
Zcash Rolls Out New Software Client to Bolster Network Health
The Zcash Foundation and Parity Technologies are jointly releasing a second Zcash software client, a backup for primary client zcashd.
BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, BCH, EOS, BNB, BSV, XLM, ADA: Price Analysis 17/06
Are the charts pointing to exhaustion on the upside? Let’s watch the charts.
Binance Announces Bitcoin-Pegged Token on Binance Chain
BTCB, a bitcoin-pegged token is about to launch on Binance Chain by major cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Internet Authority: History of Centralized Companies Being Hostile Toward Crypto
Centralized companies can still adversely impact crypto — the community reacts: “There is a solution to protect ourselves against potential abuse”.
Report: Android Phishing Malware Impersonates Turkish Cryptocurrency Exchange
Malware discovered by ESET is reportedly masquerading as Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk to phish for login credentials.
OKCoin, Payments Processer Simplex Partner on Card-Enabled USD Deposits for Int’l Users
Major fiat-crypto trading platform OKCoin has partnered with fintech firm Simplex to enable global users to make USD deposits via debit or credit card.
Bloomberg: UK Interdealer Broker TP ICAP to Sell CME’s Bitcoin Futures
CME’s bitcoin futures are now being sold by United Kingdom-based interdealer broker TP ICAP.
Georgian Gov’t, IOHK Partner to Develop Blockchain in Education, Ministry Services
Georgia’s government has signed an MoU with blockchain technology firm IOHK to implement blockchain-enabled projects across business, education and government services.
Bitcoin Breaks $9,300 as US Stock Market Sees Minor Downturn
Bitcoin has broken $9,300 as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate gains on the day.
Bitcoin Surpasses One Million Daily Active Addresses
On June 14, bitcoin surpassed one million daily active addresses, according to data from CoinMetrics.
Japan Data Initiative Brings Blockchain Security to 100 Major Businesses
A data-sharing initiative involving one hundred of Japan’s biggest companies will use blockchain for its security.
Russian Central Bank Head: CBDC Under Consideration, But Not For Near Future
The head of Russia’s central bank has said that while the launch of a central bank digital currency is being explored, it is not a matter for the near future.
Report: Record-Breaking Coincheck Hack Perpetrated by Virus Tied to Russian Hackers
The personal computers of employees at hacked crypto exchange Coincheck have allegedly be found to have been infected by a virus associated with Russian hackers.
Bitcoin Markets Now Show Greater Influence From Institutional Investors: JPMorgan
Bitcoin’s maturity is noticeable in BTC futures volume growth, says a recent JPMorgan report.
Samsung to Seek Collaboration With Platform Firms on Blockchain Innovation and 6G
The vice chairman of Samsung says the firm will seek to collaborate with platform companies on the development of blockchain, AI and sixth-generation mobile networks.
5 South Korean Crypto Exchanges Take On New Responsibility for User Losses
Five cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, including Bithumb, have increased their liability to users in line with demands from regulators.
Source: South American Online Marketplace Working With Facebook on Crypto Project
Major South American e-commerce platform Mercado Libre has partnered with Facebook on the Libra crypto platform, according to an anonymous executive.