- 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 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
Belarus launches tokenised securities exchange
Currency.com will trade tokenised assets for raw materials, shares and indices, pegged to real-world financial instruments. … [Read more...] about Belarus launches tokenised securities exchange
Iran could introduce national cryptocurrency
The new token could be unveiled at the annual Electronic Banking and Payment Systems conference that takes place January 29-30. … [Read more...] about Iran could introduce national cryptocurrency
Innovation heads south: blockchain initiatives in Latin America
The blockchain is no longer just another trendy topic in the tech world. Governments and businesses all over the globe are actively considering blockchain as the next innovative step in many industries from healthcare to banks, and even food safety. With countries such as Estonia, Japan, and Malta holding the top spots as blockchain hubs, other regions are taking notice and … [Read more...] about Innovation heads south: blockchain initiatives in Latin America
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