On January 23, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that the bitcoin ETF application has been withdrawn. … [Read more...] about VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal withdrawn until later date
OKEx to remove Bitcoin Gold futures
Due to low short-term contracts liquidity the futures will be delisted from the exchange. … [Read more...] about OKEx to remove Bitcoin Gold futures
Marshall Islands to issue national cryptocurrency in 2019
A team of developers that’s creating a national cryptocurrency, Sovereign (SOV), said a freshly minted crypto coin will see the light of day this year. The project has been joined by experts like Steve Tendon, the architect behind the idea of transforming Malta into a “blockchain island”, according to SOV blog. … [Read more...] about Marshall Islands to issue national cryptocurrency in 2019
Malaysia introduces cryptocurrency law
The law on digital currencies became effective January 15, 2019. Organisers of unregistered ICOs face up to 10 years in prison. … [Read more...] about Malaysia introduces cryptocurrency law
Thailand authorities grant crypto licence to four companies
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has granted digital asset business licences to four applicants, while rejecting two others. … [Read more...] about Thailand authorities grant crypto licence to four companies
ECB’s Ardo Hansson labels cryptocurrencies as ‘load of nonsense’
European Central Bank policy maker Ardo Hansson has certainty that virtual currencies is a bubble that started bursting. … [Read more...] about ECB’s Ardo Hansson labels cryptocurrencies as ‘load of nonsense’
New York State creates task force to study crypto assets
The State of New York has created a cryptocurrency task force that will be looking after investor interest. … [Read more...] about New York State creates task force to study crypto assets
GMO Internet quits selling mining hardware
Japanese IT giant GMO Internet has announced it expects a record loss of ¥35.5 billion (~ $325 million) related to crypto mining business in Q4 2018. The company will stop manufacturing it’s crypto mining hardware. … [Read more...] about GMO Internet quits selling mining hardware