The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the second attempt by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to list the first-ever bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on a regulated exchange. The ETF’s value would have been tied to bitcoin price on the Winklevoss twins’ Gemini Exchange. … [Read more...] about SEC rejects Winklevoss bitcoin ETF proposal
Changpeng Zhao talks about Binance, Korea and the future at Blockchain Partners Summit
Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, or CZ as many call him, made a keynote speech at Blockchain Partners Summit in Seoul, emphasising the importance of the local market and how the cryptocurrency exchange will enrich its community. The event was also attended by He Yi, the company’s co-founder, and Ella Zhang, head of Binance Labs. … [Read more...] about Changpeng Zhao talks about Binance, Korea and the future at Blockchain Partners Summit
Crypto news in brief (July 25, 2018): TRON, BitTorrent, Bitcoin futures, CME, Mike Novogratz, Grayscale Investments
- TRON acquires peer-to-peer file sharing service BitTorrent - Bitcoin futures average daily volume at CME in the second quarter of 2018 grew 93% over the last quarter - Mike Novogratz predicts that mass adoption of cryptocurrencies is “five to six years away” - Grayscale Investments revealed that 56% of investment into its funds during the first half of 2018 came from … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 25, 2018): TRON, BitTorrent, Bitcoin futures, CME, Mike Novogratz, Grayscale Investments
Blockchain boost as Japan eyes reform
Japan has announced it has formed a caucus to discuss regulatory changes for blockchain technology within the country. … [Read more...] about Blockchain boost as Japan eyes reform
IBM backs stable coin pegged to USD that runs on Stellar blockchain
Stronghold, US financial services provider, in partnership with IBM launched a new cryptocurrency pegged to the U.S. dollar. The stable coin, aka Stronghold USD, is based on the Stellar blockchain platform. … [Read more...] about IBM backs stable coin pegged to USD that runs on Stellar blockchain
Crypto news in brief (July 17, 2018): Hong Kong, BlackRock, SIX Group, Coinbase, Stronghold, IBM, CFA Institute
- Hong Kong Monetary Authority will go live next month with a blockchain-backed trade finance platform - BlackRock has set up a working group to assess the potential advantage of investments in cryptocurrencies - SIX Group is planning to launch a platform for digital asset trading by mid-2019 - Stronghold in partnership with IBM launched a new cryptocurrency pegged to the … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 17, 2018): Hong Kong, BlackRock, SIX Group, Coinbase, Stronghold, IBM, CFA Institute
Crypto news in brief (July 5, 2018): Binance, GMO miner B3, Microsoft, Malta, Bittrex
- Binance will create a Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) - Japan's internet giant GMO launched an upgraded BTC miner - Malta's parliament passed three bills regulating the crypto industry - Bittrex along with invest.com is launching a digital trading platform for EU residents under the invest.com brand … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 5, 2018): Binance, GMO miner B3, Microsoft, Malta, Bittrex
Crypto news in brief (June 21, 2018): Brazil, Samsung, Bithumb, John McAfee
- Central Bank of Brazil developed blockchain platform for data exchange between financial regulators - Samsung SDS launched online logistics platform for e-commerce - Bithumb, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, was hacked and lost about $30 million in digital assets - John McAfee will no longer promote initial coin offerings … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (June 21, 2018): Brazil, Samsung, Bithumb, John McAfee