The New York Attorney General’s office has alleged that crypto exchange Bitfinex lost $850 million and subsequently used funds from affiliated stablecoin operator Tether to secretly cover the shortfall. … [Read more...] about Bitfinex allegedly covered $850 million loss using Tether funds
Crypto news in brief (April 18, 2019): Binance Chain, Sirin Labs, Coinbase, Binance, Japan, TON Labs
- Binance has launched its own blockchain - Sirin Labs has laid off 25% of its workforce - Coinbase has expanded crypto-to-crypto conversions and trading services to 11 more countries - Binance brought in $78 million in profits in Q1 2019 - Japanese FSA is planning to force cryptocurrency exchanges to tighten their security - TON Labs has partnered with German payment … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (April 18, 2019): Binance Chain, Sirin Labs, Coinbase, Binance, Japan, TON Labs
Crypto news in brief (April 16, 2019): CoinMarketCap, France, BitPay, BitMEX, Samsung
- CoinMarketCap has released a new version of its mobile app - France will actively support development of blockchain technology - Corporate Traveller has partnered with blockchain payment provider BitPay to accept payments in crypto - BitMEX is going to open a cryptocurrency options platform - Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra will use Nexledger blockchain platform developed … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (April 16, 2019): CoinMarketCap, France, BitPay, BitMEX, Samsung
France adopts cryptocurrency regulation
The French parliament last week approved a financial sector law that included rules aimed at tempting cryptocurrency issuers and traders to set up in France by giving them some official recognition, while ensuring the country can tax their profits. … [Read more...] about France adopts cryptocurrency regulation
Crypto news in brief (April 10, 2019): TrueUSD, Gibraltar Stock Exchange, PayPal, IBM, Stellar, World Wire, Digitec Galaxus
- TrustToken has published an audit report of its bank account holdings which are supporting the supply of TrueUSD - The Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) is now allowing financial firms to list blockchain-based securities - PayPal invested in blockchain startup Cambridge Blockchain - Six international banks are planning to issue their own stablecoins on IBM’s payments … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (April 10, 2019): TrueUSD, Gibraltar Stock Exchange, PayPal, IBM, Stellar, World Wire, Digitec Galaxus
Bitstamp granted virtual currency license in USA
Bitstamp, one of Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been granted a virtual currency license from New York state’s financial regulator. … [Read more...] about Bitstamp granted virtual currency license in USA
Crypto news in brief (April 9, 2019): Bitfinex, China, mining, Coinbase, Western Union
- Bitfinex removed minimum equity requirement of $10,000 to trade on its platform - China may prohibit crypto mining - Coinbase has added support for EOS, REP and MKR - Western Union has partnered with blockchain startup Coins.ph … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (April 9, 2019): Bitfinex, China, mining, Coinbase, Western Union
100+ organisations form a new blockchain association INATBA
The European Union believes in the future of the distributed ledger technology (DLT). So do companies like IMB and SWIFT. … [Read more...] about 100+ organisations form a new blockchain association INATBA