The U.S. brokerage firm TD Ameritrade announced a strategic investment in a derivatives exchange ErisX, which will allow clients to trade cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about TD Ameritrade invests in cryptocurrency exchange
Crypto news in brief (August 8, 2018): Bitmain, ICE, Bakkt, Coinbase, Russia
- Bitmain will build blockchain data center and cryptocurrency mining facility in Texas - Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) plans to launch a trading platform for digital assets - Coinbase has launched a program that allows accepting BTC, BCH, ETH and LTC at multiple web stores across the globe - 44% of Russians have heard of cryptocurrencies, and 13% claim to have a good … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (August 8, 2018): Bitmain, ICE, Bakkt, Coinbase, Russia
Binance acquires mobile wallet Trust Wallet
The major crypto exchange Binance buys mobile Ethereum & ERC20 wallet Trust Wallet in its first acquisition deal. … [Read more...] about Binance acquires mobile wallet Trust Wallet
Crypto news in brief (August 2, 2018): Paul Krugman, Google, Binance, Trust Wallet, Telegram, Bitcoin ETF, BlockFi
- Just 2% of U.S. investors say they currently own bitcoin, and less than 1% plan to buy it in the near future - Binance acquires mobile wallet Trust Wallet - Paul Krugman has expressed skepticism about the future of cryptocurrencies - BlockFi has raised $52.5 million from Galaxy Digital Ventures LLC - Google will remove all cryptocurrency mining apps from its Play Store - … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (August 2, 2018): Paul Krugman, Google, Binance, Trust Wallet, Telegram, Bitcoin ETF, BlockFi
SEC rejects Winklevoss bitcoin ETF proposal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the second attempt by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to list the first-ever bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on a regulated exchange. The ETF’s value would have been tied to bitcoin price on the Winklevoss twins’ Gemini Exchange. … [Read more...] about SEC rejects Winklevoss bitcoin ETF proposal
Changpeng Zhao talks about Binance, Korea and the future at Blockchain Partners Summit
Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, or CZ as many call him, made a keynote speech at Blockchain Partners Summit in Seoul, emphasising the importance of the local market and how the cryptocurrency exchange will enrich its community. The event was also attended by He Yi, the company’s co-founder, and Ella Zhang, head of Binance Labs. … [Read more...] about Changpeng Zhao talks about Binance, Korea and the future at Blockchain Partners Summit
Crypto news in brief (July 25, 2018): TRON, BitTorrent, Bitcoin futures, CME, Mike Novogratz, Grayscale Investments
- TRON acquires peer-to-peer file sharing service BitTorrent - Bitcoin futures average daily volume at CME in the second quarter of 2018 grew 93% over the last quarter - Mike Novogratz predicts that mass adoption of cryptocurrencies is “five to six years away” - Grayscale Investments revealed that 56% of investment into its funds during the first half of 2018 came from … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 25, 2018): TRON, BitTorrent, Bitcoin futures, CME, Mike Novogratz, Grayscale Investments
Crypto news in brief (March 6, 2018): General Electric, BiTA, Kakao, Chilean CNE, Circle, Poloniex
GE Transportation joined Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). Kakao considers establishing a blockchain subsidiary and conducting an ICO. Chilean energy regulator will implement blockchain technology in the national energy grid. Fintech startup Circle acquired cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 6, 2018): General Electric, BiTA, Kakao, Chilean CNE, Circle, Poloniex