Ethereum founder warns about cryptocurrencies crash. Cryptocurrency market cap is around $500 billion. Binance reports 7 million registered users. PayPal CFO sees possible wide adoption of bitcoin in the future. Venezuela issues oil-backed cryptocurrency. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (February 21, 2018): Vitalik Buterin, Binance, PayPal CFO John Rainey, Venezuela, Petro
Coinbase launches merchant solution accepting cryptocurrencies
Coinbase, the largest US cryptocurrency exchange, announced the launch of a new service which allows merchants to accept payments in bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum and litecoin. … [Read more...] about Coinbase launches merchant solution accepting cryptocurrencies
Crypto news in brief (January 31, 2018): LINE, Samsung, Bitfinex, Tether, South Korea
LINE, a messaging app, enters cryptocurrency market. Samsung to produce cryptocurrency mining hardware. US financial regulator subpoenas Bitfinex and Tether. South Korea doesn't intend to shut down cryptocurrency trading. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 31, 2018): LINE, Samsung, Bitfinex, Tether, South Korea
Japan increases vigilance after a massive cryptocurrency theft
Japanese authorities have cast a severe look at cryptocurrency exchanges after last week’s theft of $530 million from Coincheck. Japan’s financial regulator has announced it will take steps to inspect business practices of trading platforms to make sure they comply with proper security measures. … [Read more...] about Japan increases vigilance after a massive cryptocurrency theft
Crypto news in brief (January 23, 2018): Nordea, bitFlyer, South Korea
Nordea forbids employees from investing in cryptocurrencies. Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer comes to Europe. South Korea bans anonymous cryptocurrency trading. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 23, 2018): Nordea, bitFlyer, South Korea
Several new cryptocurrency exchanges approved in Japan, bitFlyer expands to US
Japan has confirmed its status as the most progressive country with regard to cryptocurrencies adoption. Four more digital currency exchanges got their license recently. Tokyo Bitcoin Exchange Co. Ltd, Bit Arg Exchange Tokyo Co. Ltd and FTT Corporation will provide only bitcoin trading service. Xtheta Corporation will give access to several altcoins as well. … [Read more...] about Several new cryptocurrency exchanges approved in Japan, bitFlyer expands to US
Nasdaq to join the rush to trade bitcoin futures in 2018
According to Wall Street Journal, Nasdaq, one of the largest exchange operators in the world, plans to launch bitcoin futures next year, as early as the second quarter of 2018. … [Read more...] about Nasdaq to join the rush to trade bitcoin futures in 2018
Argentina’s largest futures exchange will add bitcoin derivatives
Mercado de Termino de Rosario, the biggest derivatives exchange in Argentina (aka Rofex), considers adding cryptocurrency services to investors. … [Read more...] about Argentina’s largest futures exchange will add bitcoin derivatives