Cryptocurrencies
China’s Central Bank Uses Blockchain to Issue $2.8B Worth of Financial Bonds
China issued $2. 8 billion in blockchain-based special financial bonds for small and micro enterprises.
EToro to Issue Debit Cards Starting Q2 2020
Trading platform eToro is reportedly planning to launch a debit card in Q2 2020.
It’s All About $7,400 for Bitcoin Price as a Big Move Is Now Imminent
Whipsaw trading on Monday has set the tone for what one analyst believes will be a rocky week for Bitcoin price.
Binance’s Partner Allows Users to Buy Crypto with Credit Card in JPY and CAD
Binance’s fiat gateway partner now allows users to buy crypto with credit cards using Japanese yen and the Canadian dollar.
10 Key Things to Consider When Choosing a Crypto Exchange
Evaluating crypto trading platforms can be difficult so here are 10 things to consider when searching for the right exchange for investing and trading.
Binance Futures Hits $2.7B All-Time High as Firm Adds Futures on iOS
Binance rolls out BTC and ETH futures trading on iOS as its futures platform hits an ATH of $2. 7 billion.
Price Analysis 09/12: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, EOS, BNB, BSV, XLM, XTZ
A handful of altcoins could offer lucrative buying opportunities if Bitcoin continues to lead the market higher.
Huobi’s US-Based Crypto Trading Platform HBUS Ceases Operations
Finding limited traction, Huobi’s U. S. wing is ceasing operations.
A Reality Check: Blockchain and DLT in International Trade
Would blockchain help to bring global trade to a digital era? An overview of a new TFG’, WTO’ and ICC’s study.
US SEC Seeks to Reopen Case Against Bitcoin Fraudster, Seeks Penalties
The U. S. SEC is seeking to reopen a case against a Bitcoin fraudster in order to extract monetary penalties.
Bakkt Launches 1st Regulated BTC Options as CEO Enters US Senate
ICE’s digital asset arm Bakkt launches the first regulated Bitcoin options and cash-settled futures.
Lithuanian Central Bank Announces Blockchain Collector Coin
Lithuania’s central bank announced that in 2020 it will release a blockchain-based collector coin.
Bitcoin Price Fills $7.5K Futures ‘Gap’ as Trader Weighs $8K Potential
“Boring” Bitcoin price performance could nonetheless form the basis for a march to $8K, says Cointelegraph analyst.
Japan’s 2nd-Largest Utility Trials Blockchain for Renewable Energy Credits
Japan’s second-largest power utility is extending its trial of a blockchain system for trading renewable energy certificates.
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKEx to Launch Options Trading This Month
Major cryptocurrency exchange OKEx plans to launch options trading on Dec. 27.
China’s Central Bank to Lead Real-World Pilot of Digital Yuan: Report
Several Chinese banks and economic participants will reportedly pilot the digital yuan in two cities.
South Korea: Gov’t Seeks to Tax Crypto Transactions as Capital Gains
Capital gains taxation on crypto transactions could be introduced by the first half of 2020, South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has confirmed.
No More Bitcoin for Nordea Bank Employees, Experts Question the Motive
Lay attorneys are puzzled by Nordea’s BTC ban: “They are within their rights, but to prohibit every single employee from trading cryptocurrencies [. ] seems weird. ”.
Ethereum Istanbul Hard Fork Get Support From Major Crypto Exchanges
Several crypto exchanges announced support for Ethereum network, the Istanbul hard fork.