Cryptocurrencies
Russian Smelting Giant Nornickel to Launch Digital Trading Platform by End of 2019
Nornickel will roll out its digital trading platform for metals by the end of 2019.
Fed Chair Says Facebook Needs to Satisfy Regulatory Concerns Regarding Libra
The chair of the Federal Reserve said Facebook needs to address a number of concerns thoroughly and carefully before it can move forward with Libra.
Expert: Facebook’s Libra Could Face Difficulties Entering Thai Market
Fiscal Policy Office legal officer Sumaporn Manason stated that Libra will likely face difficulties entering Thailand.
Metropolitan Commercial Bank Requests That Tether Close Its Accounts
New York-based Metropolitan Commercial Bank has reportedly requested that Tether close its three accounts.
Derivatives in Crypto, Explained
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Blockchain Firm Near Raises $12M From Coinbase Ventures, Xpring and Others
San Francisco-based blockchain startup Near has secured $12. 1 million from major industry players like Coinbase Ventures and Ripple’s Xpring.
HSBC Blockchain Connection Reduces Transaction Time by 40%
HSBC and Landmark Group linked two blockchain platforms, which reduced transaction time by 40%.
Samsung Releases Blockchain and DApp Software Development Kit
Tech giant Samsung has rolled out a blockchain and decentralized app software development kit.
Poloniex Crypto Exchange Users Can Now Use Cards and Bank Accounts
Poloniex customers can now use credit and debit cards or bank account deposits to purchase crypto.
The Provident Bank Now Offers Deposit Services for Crypto-Related Entities
The Provident Bank has started offering deposit and other banking services to cryptocurrency issuers, exchangers and investors.
Shell Invests in Blockchain-Based Energy Startup
Shell, the world’s fifth largest oil and gas firm, invested in a blockchain-based energy firm.
Middle East Blockchain Development Primed to Lead the Global Industry
The United Arab Emirates is currently spearheading the Gulf crypto revolution, Ethereum seeks partnership ties.
Binance Expands Fiat Trading Pairs for Singapore Exchange
The expansion of its fiat-enabled trading platform in Singapore has been announced by major cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Visa Makes Its Second Investment into a Crypto Startup
Visa has made its second investment in a crypto startup by co-leading a $40 million funding round with Blockchain Capital.
Coinbase Looks to Launch a Captive Insurance Company with Aon: Report
The funding of a captive insurance company is reportedly considered by major United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.
US Lawmaker Reintroduces ‘Safe Harbor’ Crypto Tax Bill in Congress
U. S. Congressman Tom Emmer has reintroduced his forked assets bill, an effort started in 2018 ostensibly to lessen the burden on crypto tax payers.
‘PayPal is F*cked’: BitMEX CEO Says Facebook Libra Will Make Banks ‘Dumb Nodes’
PayPal is a dead end, says BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes.
Charlie Lee: Next Month’s Halving Will Be a ‘Shock’ to Litecoin Mining
Litecoin creator Charlie Lee has predicted that miners may shut up shop after the coin’s forthcoming halving this summer.
Ex-PBoC Governor: China Must Take Precautions Against Libra Trend
The former governor of the People’s Bank of China says “China should take precautions” against the trend represented by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency.
EU Central Bank Won’t Add Bitcoin to Reserves — Says Its Not a Currency
European Central Bank’s latest bitcoin-isn’t-money soundbite fails to win favor with Twitter followers.