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’
BitTorrent to unveil a token on Binance Launchpad
The file sharing service BitTorrent, acquired by TRON for $140 million in June 2018, will issue its own token, aka BitTorrent token (BTT), which will operate on the TRON blockchain. … [Read more...] about BitTorrent to unveil a token on Binance Launchpad
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
Crypto news in brief (January 3, 2019): Paxful, Bitmain, Huobi, Fortnite, Arthur Hayes, bitcoin correlation
- Paxful saw an explosion of activity among African users in 2018 - Bitmain and Huobi have confirmed plans to lay off staff - Fortnite Retail Row has started to accept XMR - ICOs will return within “18 months” and ETH will “rebound aggressively”, according to BitMex CEO - The influx of money from traditional investors has led bitcoin to behave more like a traditional asset, … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 3, 2019): Paxful, Bitmain, Huobi, Fortnite, Arthur Hayes, bitcoin correlation
Some funds get frozen as Proof of Keys event approaches
During the Proof of Keys event on January 3 users transfer cryptocurrency from exchanges to test their solvency. … [Read more...] about Some funds get frozen as Proof of Keys event approaches