OmiseGO (OMG), a decentralized exchange and payments platform, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ShinhanCard, an affiliate of the Shinhan Financial Group, a major player in South Korea’s banking and payments sphere. The MoU was signed as part of ongoing efforts to advance financial technology and accelerate the development and adoption of blockchain … [Read more...] about OmiseGO signs an agreement with major South Korean financial serivices provider
Monex Group acquires cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck
Tokyo-based financial services company Monex Group announced that it would acquire 100% of shares in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck valued at 3.6 billion yen (about $34 million). The deal is scheduled to be executed on April 16, 2018. … [Read more...] about Monex Group acquires cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck
Indian central bank prohibits financial institutions from dealing with cryptocurrency businesses
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its recent statement announced that entities regulated by RBI are prohibited from providing services to individuals or businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Indian central bank prohibits financial institutions from dealing with cryptocurrency businesses
Crypto news in brief (April 3, 2018): Telegram, BitPay, MailChimp
- Telegram raises additional $850 million through its second private sale - BitPay adds functionality for its merchants to accept payments in Bitcoin Cash (BCH) - MailChimp, the world's most popular platform for email marketing, prohibits promotion of cryptocurrencies … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (April 3, 2018): Telegram, BitPay, MailChimp
Blockchain news roundup (April 2, 2018): Wanchain, Kyber Network, Aeron, Power Ledger, Waltonchain
- Wanchain partners with Kyber Network to build a decentralized exchange KWDEX - Aeron launches its mobile application on Google Play and Apple App Store - Power Ledger partners with Greenwood Solutions to bring energy trading to Melbourne - Waltonchain Mainnet was launched on March 31, 2018 … [Read more...] about Blockchain news roundup (April 2, 2018): Wanchain, Kyber Network, Aeron, Power Ledger, Waltonchain
Two minor Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges to shut down due to strict regulations
According to Nikkei, two Japanese exchanges are withdrawing their applications to register with Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) as cryptocurrency exchange operators. … [Read more...] about Two minor Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges to shut down due to strict regulations
Crypto news in brief (March 27, 2018): Monero, Antminer X3, Santander UK, Ripple, Kakao, LitePay, Litecoin, Charlie Lee, Twitter
- Monero developers have changed the PoW algorithm to prevent DoS attacks by ASIC devices - Santander UK will launch an international money transfer app in partnership with Ripple - Kakao establishes a blockchain subsidiary, Ground X - LitePay ceases all operations - Twitter will starts banning cryptocurrency advertising … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 27, 2018): Monero, Antminer X3, Santander UK, Ripple, Kakao, LitePay, Litecoin, Charlie Lee, Twitter
Genesis Vision reveals development plans, announces Genesis Markets project
Genesis Vision is currently the only decentralized platform for investing and money management, so no wonder it attracts a lot of attention among traders, investors and blockchain enthusiasts. … [Read more...] about Genesis Vision reveals development plans, announces Genesis Markets project