Cryptocurrencies
Etihad Airways Integrates Travel-Focused Blockchain Platform Winding Tree
Etihad Airways has integrated blockchain-based platform for the travel industry Winding Tree to improve its internal processes.
BitMart Announces Investment From China-Based VC Firm Fenbushi Capital
BitMart has joined an array of over 50 international blockchain projects Fenbushi Capital has invested in, aiming to achieve more efficiency in the global economy.
Bitcoin Stuck Hovering Around $11,700, Major Altcoins See Red
The crypto market is seeing minor losses, although a game-related token in the top 50 is seeing a spike amidst all the red.
Coinbase Now Supports Tezos Trading On Apps and Online
Coinbase announces support for Tezos (XTZ) starting today, August 8, following listing on Coinbase Pro earlier this week.
Korea Exchange Affiliate Koscom to Launch DLT Platform for Unlisted Shares
South Korea’s state-backed Koscom to develop a blockchain-based trading platform for unlisted securities.
Bitholic Now Bithumb Singapore in New Expansion by South Korean Bithumb
Bithumb may be expanding overseas, with news that Singaporean exchange Bitholic has changed its name to Bithumb Singapore.
FedNow — US Federal Reserve Payment Tool a Threat to Banks, Not Crypto
The U. S. Federal Reserve’s new real-time payments service likely isn’t going to substitute crypto, although it does play the same ambitious card.
SBI Holding’s VC Trade Crypto Exchange Integrates New KYC and AML Tech
Japanese VC Trade has adopted CoolBitX’s Sygna, a know-your customer and anti-money laundering compliance technology focused on digital currency transactions.
ETC Labs Launches Studio Program to Support Developing ETC Projects
Ethereum Classic Labs unveils Studio, its new program to support the launch of new projects on the ETC blockchain.
Coinbase Custody Adds New York Banking Regulatory Experts to Its Board
New York banking regulatory experts Richard Neiman and Robert Easton will now be a part of Coinbase Custody’s Board of Directors.
Binance Hackers Bombard Chipmixer to Launder at Least 4,836 BTC
At least 4,836 BTC stolen in Binance breach this May was laundered through crypto tumbler Chipmixer, a new report says.
Novogratz’s Crypto Bank Galaxy Digital Invests in Digital Asset Lender
Cryptocurrency commercial bank Galaxy Digital provided funding to digital asset lender DrawBridge Lending.
Gemini Exchange Added to CME Group’s Pioneering Crypto Benchmarks
Gemini will be included in CME’s series of four Bitcoin and Ether pricing products as of Aug. 30.
Crypto Trading App Robinhood Launching in UK Following FCA Approval
A subsidiary of U. S. -based stock and crypto trading app Robinhood received FCA approval to operate as a broker in the U. K.
Binance Coin Soars 12% After KYC Leak ‘FUD’ Fails to Shake Investors
A dedicated Telegram group — now apparently deleted as of press time — had included materials allegedly leaked from the exchange’s internal KYC verification database.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits a Whopping 80 Quintillion for the First Time
Fresh Bitcoin network record as hash rate hits 80 quintillion.
3 Reasons Bitcoin Is Turning Into a Global Safe Haven for Investors
Bitcoin price will go higher, say analysts, as central banks around the world continue the interest rate race to the bottom.
Commerzbank Tests Blockchain Machine to Machine Payments with Daimler
Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler and Commerzbank just tested blockchain-based machine to machine payments.
Token Offerings Raised Twice More Than Blockchain Equity Deals in H1 2019
Token offerings raised $2. 095 billion in H1 2019, as compared with the $1. 248 billion raised by blockchain firms through venture capital investment.
Bitcoin Nears $12K as Key Metric Flashes Buy for First Time Since June
Be bullish on Bitcoin, metrics say as price circles $12K.