CME Group reported that bitcoin futures average daily volume rose 41% in the third quarter while open interest was up 19% compared to the second quarter. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin futures trading volume rises sharply
Crypto news in brief (October 17, 2018): BTCC, Telegram, Fidelity, CME Group, bitcoin futures, Unocoin, India, crypto ATMs
- BTCC is launching trading services in South Korea - Telegram will release a test version of its TON platform this autumn - Fidelity Investments is launching a new company, which will offer custody and trade execution services for digital assets - CME Group reports that in the third quarter 2018 bitcoin futures average daily volume rose 41% comparing to the second … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (October 17, 2018): BTCC, Telegram, Fidelity, CME Group, bitcoin futures, Unocoin, India, crypto ATMs
Binance launches the first crypto-to-fiat exchange in Uganda
The platform already works in Uganda. On October 17th, it will start accepting deposits in local shillings, Bitcoin and Ethereum. Trading starts in two weeks. … [Read more...] about Binance launches the first crypto-to-fiat exchange in Uganda
Crypto news in brief (October 15, 218): Sony, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Roger Ver, ICOs in Europe, Bakkt
- Sony is developing blockchain-based software for digital rights management and intellectual property protection - Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is exploring ways to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges - Venezuela's citizens will have to pay fees for passport issuance in the country's cryptocurrency petro - Roger Ver plans to buy or develop his own … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (October 15, 218): Sony, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Roger Ver, ICOs in Europe, Bakkt
Russian government to coordinate crypto regulation alongside FATF
Russian authorities plan to control the blockchain industry with the support of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter-governmental body that fights money laundering … [Read more...] about Russian government to coordinate crypto regulation alongside FATF
Korea could legalise ICOs as early as November
In November, the South Korean government will meet to discuss legalising ICOs again … [Read more...] about Korea could legalise ICOs as early as November
Crypto news in brief (October 12): South Korea, Liquid Network, XPhone, Bitfinex, Zaif, Propy
- South Korea could legalise ICOs as early as November - 23 companies headed by Blockstream are launching Liquid sidechain - The first in history phone call via blockchain has been made via XPhone device - Bitfinex suspends fiat deposits - Hacked exchange Zaif unveils compensation plan - Major US universities invested millions in crypto funds - Propy sells EU property via … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (October 12): South Korea, Liquid Network, XPhone, Bitfinex, Zaif, Propy
20% of hedge funds launched in 2018 are crypto funds
90 cryptocurrency hedge funds launched in the first three quarters of 2018, on track for 120 for the fiscal year, according to Crypto Fund Research. The record rate of new crypto hedge fund launches defies traditional thinking that hedge funds tend to launch most frequently in bull markets. Leading cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, are down 50% or more YTD 2018. … [Read more...] about 20% of hedge funds launched in 2018 are crypto funds