- Twitter may soon prohibit cryptocurrency advetisements - Donald Trump banned U.S. citizens from using Venezuelan cryptocurrency Petro - Coincheck is expected to stop operations with three anonymous cryptocurrencies … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 19, 2018): Twitter, Donald Trump, Petro, Coincheck
Crypto news in brief (March 15, 2018): Google, Coinfloor, Lightning Network, Coinbase
- Google will ban cryptocurrency advertising - UK exchange to launch BTC futures - Telegram will turn down offers from sanctioned countries and individuals - Lightning Network takes blockchains to the next level - Coinbase gets a green light from UK regulator … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 15, 2018): Google, Coinfloor, Lightning Network, Coinbase
Binance to launch decentralized cryptocurrency exchange
One of the world’s most popular platforms for exchange of digital assets, Binance, has launched the development of public blockchain Binance Chain. Binance Chain will be utilized for creating a new decentralized exchange in addition to centralized Binance exchange. Both exchanges will co-exist and complement each other. … [Read more...] about Binance to launch decentralized cryptocurrency exchange
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
Crypto news in brief (February 21, 2018): Vitalik Buterin, Binance, PayPal CFO John Rainey, Venezuela, Petro
Ethereum founder warns about cryptocurrencies crash. Cryptocurrency market cap is around $500 billion. Binance reports 7 million registered users. PayPal CFO sees possible wide adoption of bitcoin in the future. Venezuela issues oil-backed cryptocurrency. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (February 21, 2018): Vitalik Buterin, Binance, PayPal CFO John Rainey, Venezuela, Petro
Coinbase launches merchant solution accepting cryptocurrencies
Coinbase, the largest US cryptocurrency exchange, announced the launch of a new service which allows merchants to accept payments in bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum and litecoin. … [Read more...] about Coinbase launches merchant solution accepting cryptocurrencies
Crypto news in brief (January 31, 2018): LINE, Samsung, Bitfinex, Tether, South Korea
LINE, a messaging app, enters cryptocurrency market. Samsung to produce cryptocurrency mining hardware. US financial regulator subpoenas Bitfinex and Tether. South Korea doesn't intend to shut down cryptocurrency trading. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 31, 2018): LINE, Samsung, Bitfinex, Tether, South Korea
Japan increases vigilance after a massive cryptocurrency theft
Japanese authorities have cast a severe look at cryptocurrency exchanges after last week’s theft of $530 million from Coincheck. Japan’s financial regulator has announced it will take steps to inspect business practices of trading platforms to make sure they comply with proper security measures. … [Read more...] about Japan increases vigilance after a massive cryptocurrency theft