A team of developers has created a wallet dubbed Wuabit that will allow its users to access cryptocurrency services from within a popular messaging application WhatsApp. The team also plans to look at providing similar functionality for Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Viber.
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The wallet would give 1.5 billion WhatsApp users access to a simple-to-use cryptocurrency wallet | Wuabit will bring its cryptocurrency wallet for WhatsApp messaging service in public beta next month, Britain’s Express reports. With a reported 1.5 billion…
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury goods, is set to launch a blockchain platform for verifying the authenticity of upscale market items.
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Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Is Launching a Blockchain to Track Luxury Goods
LVMH, parent company of Louis Vuitton, is about to launch a blockchain for proving the authenticity of luxury goods, sources say.
Reports are mounting that most of the trading volume on the world’s largest digital asset exchanges is questionable, and in light of that, cryptocurrency data startup Messari is introducing the Real 10 Volume metrics, which will only “factor in data from exchanges that accurately report volumes.”
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Messari rolls out “Real 10” volume metrics after study reveals 95% of bitcoin trading volumes are fake
Messari, the crypto information and data services firm, is taking a step today to help users get a better sense of trading activity on the myriad crypto exchanges, days after California cryptocurrency index and beta fund provider Bitwise released a study…
On March 12, Kevin McCarthy, the Republican Leader of the United States House of Representatives, gave a speech in which he argued for the need to introduce blockchain into the legislative branch of government. Patrick Byrne, the head of Overstock, also noted that he is negotiating with the U.S. authorities on the introduction of blockchain, as this technology will reduce corruption and improve the efficiency of officials. DeCenter analyzed how it might work out.
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Blockchain Will Determine the Standard of Living in Many Countries for the Next 100 Years
Blockchain is not all crypto and volatility, but also a technology for improving living standards.
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🤝 Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with risk management firm IdentityMind for KYC and AML compliance.
via CoinDesk
📈 Cryptocurrency market data resource CoinMarketCap has admitted that trading volumes it displays may be fake.
via Bloomberg
📹 Social media platform YouTube reportedly ran a malicious advertisement for Bitcoin wallet Electrum by mistake.
via Cointelegraph
💻 Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange DragonEx has suffered a hack.
via The Block
📊 Weiss Crypto Ratings has published a report outlining its crypto industry outlook and rankings of 122 cryptocurrencies.
via Bitcoin.com
🤝 Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with risk management firm IdentityMind for KYC and AML compliance.
via CoinDesk
📈 Cryptocurrency market data resource CoinMarketCap has admitted that trading volumes it displays may be fake.
via Bloomberg
📹 Social media platform YouTube reportedly ran a malicious advertisement for Bitcoin wallet Electrum by mistake.
via Cointelegraph
💻 Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange DragonEx has suffered a hack.
via The Block
📊 Weiss Crypto Ratings has published a report outlining its crypto industry outlook and rankings of 122 cryptocurrencies.
via Bitcoin.com
Pantera Capital-backed brokerage firm Tagomi has become the latest company to receive a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).
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Brokerage firm Tagomi receives coveted Bitlicense
Paradigm and Pantera-backed Tagomi has become the first cryptocurrency brokerage to receive a coveted Bitlicense from New York state, which will enable the firm to offer a broad range of services around cryptoasset trading, custody and issuance. Tagomi offers…
The second-largest German stock exchange Boerse Stuttgart Group has partnered with Europe’s biggest digital publishing house Axel Springer SE to launch a blockchain-powered trading platform.
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Börse Stuttgart, Axel Springer to Jointly Launch Crypto Trading Venue
Germany’s second largest stock exchange, Börse Stuttgart, is partnering with European digital publishing titan Axel Springer to launch a blockchain-powered crypto trading venue.
Blockchain-as-a-Service, or BaaS, means the creation of a service that allows users to quickly implement all the advantages of blockchain technology into business processes in a short time and with minimal effort from the customer. ABI Research, a major consulting and analytical company, predicts that by 2023, revenue from the sale of distributed ledger technology (DLT) software and services will be more than $10.6 billion. There is no doubt that a substantial part of this market will be occupied directly by the BaaS segment, and the world’s largest companies are already actively exploring and conquering a new niche. DeCenter figured out how BaaS works, what the main advantages of this service are for businesses, and who are ready to offer them on the market.
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Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS): Development Prospects
Businesses are eager to introduce blockchain solutions, and BaaS is the one to turn to.
Enjin Wallet is an application from the Enjin gaming platform, which is intended for making transactions with game tokens. Like all crypto wallets, Enjin Wallet allows users to receive and send coins, use them on the largest online platform of the Enjin gaming community, which has been operating since 2009 and has more than 250,000 game projects.
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Enjin Wallet: Review of the App for Game Tokens from Enjin Coin
The Enjin Wallet is the app of choice for those who collect gaming tokens.
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📄 Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan again considers trying to go public.
via The Block
👨⚖️ Bitmain investors are reportedly preparing a class-action lawsuit against the company.
via Cointelegraph
🇯🇵 The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has approved a second cryptocurrency exchange to begin operations this week.
via Bitcoin.com
🇫🇮 LocalBitcoins, the world’s largest peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange, will now be put under the supervision of the Financial Authority of Finland.
via ccn
💵 The Arrington XRP Capital cryptocurrency fund has recently surpassed its initial target of raising $100 million.
via CoinDesk
📄 Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan again considers trying to go public.
via The Block
👨⚖️ Bitmain investors are reportedly preparing a class-action lawsuit against the company.
via Cointelegraph
🇯🇵 The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has approved a second cryptocurrency exchange to begin operations this week.
via Bitcoin.com
🇫🇮 LocalBitcoins, the world’s largest peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange, will now be put under the supervision of the Financial Authority of Finland.
via ccn
💵 The Arrington XRP Capital cryptocurrency fund has recently surpassed its initial target of raising $100 million.
via CoinDesk
Samsung’s new flagship phone Galaxy S10 has been released, but only customers in Germany, South Korea, and the U.S. are currently able to use its cryptocurrency features.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 is out but its cryptocurrency wallet is AWOL
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has shipped but only users in Germany, Korea and the U.S. are able to use its crypto features for now.
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has made two-factor authentication (2FA) mandatory for the platform’s users.
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Kraken Ramps Up Security With Enforced 2FA and Dedicated Lab
Crypto exchange Kraken is embarking on a security drive, introducing compulsory two-factor authentication and a dedicated security lab.
French cryptocurrency custody hardware and software provider Ledger has partnered with a Hong Kong-based trust company Legacy Trust to develop a digital asset custodial solution for institutional investors.
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Ledger is partnering with a Hong Kong public trust company to offer institutional-grade crypto custody solutions
With the $190M QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange hack still fresh in the minds of many, quality custodial solutions are becoming increasingly important. Today, Hong Kong-licensed and public trust company Legacy Trust and Ledger, crypto security and custody…
The story that trading volumes on centralized cryptocurrency exchanges are mostly falsified is getting a continuation. The March 22 edition of The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a study of the Bitwise Asset Management company, that “Nearly 95% of all reported trading in Bitcoin is artificially created by unregulated exchanges.” The question arises on what or who can we believe? DeCenter delved into the situation.
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The Elusive Bitcoin, or Who to Believe on the Issue of Real Trading Volumes?
Though trading volumes are said to be faked, the value of Bitcoin remains undoubted.
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🏢 J.P. Morgan is posting more blockchain-related jobs than any other financial institution.
via Forbes
🇨🇭 Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has ruled that the cryptocurrency mining firm Envion AG ran its initial coin offering illegally.
via CoinDesk
🗓 Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturer Bitmain plans to launch its new 7nm chip miners ahead of next Bitcoin halving.
via South China Morning Post
📲 A new Trojan horse malware is targeting cryptocurrency and banking applications for Android.
via The Next Web
👮♀️ The U.S. law enforcement authorities have arrested Patrick McDonnell, also known as Jason Flack, for allegedly defrauding crypto investors.
via The Block
🏢 J.P. Morgan is posting more blockchain-related jobs than any other financial institution.
via Forbes
🇨🇭 Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has ruled that the cryptocurrency mining firm Envion AG ran its initial coin offering illegally.
via CoinDesk
🗓 Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturer Bitmain plans to launch its new 7nm chip miners ahead of next Bitcoin halving.
via South China Morning Post
📲 A new Trojan horse malware is targeting cryptocurrency and banking applications for Android.
via The Next Web
👮♀️ The U.S. law enforcement authorities have arrested Patrick McDonnell, also known as Jason Flack, for allegedly defrauding crypto investors.
via The Block
Coinbase, one of the leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched staking for Tezos (XTZ).
In Q2–19, Coinbase Custody clients will be voting on Maker proposals and Tezos amendments as well as validating Cosmos and more.
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In Q2–19, Coinbase Custody clients will be voting on Maker proposals and Tezos amendments as well as validating Cosmos and more.
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Coinbase Leads Wall Street to Brave New World of Crypto Staking
Coinbase Custody has launched staking services for institutional clients, starting with Tezos and touting 6.6 percent yields.
Binance is the cheapest exchange for retail traders; bitFlyer for institutional traders.
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This week’s #CryptoCaselawMinute covers damages, trademark infringement, and an indictment related to a prior Commodity Futures Trading Commission enforcement action.
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Crypto Caselaw Minute #29–3/28/2019
Default judgments, trademark disputes, and crypto indictments. This week’s CCM covers the waterfront, and we’re pleased to have Susan…
The Lightning Network was released over a year ago. Since then, many applications based on this promising technology have emerged, around which a significant user base has already grown. Recently, Bitfury announced the launch of a suite of solutions for the Lightning Network. Why is big business betting on technology that is still in an early stage of development?
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Lightning Network: When Will Bitcoin Replace Bank Cards?
The Lightning Network is growing in popularity and offering some exciting solutions.
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🇺🇸 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed a decision on two Bitcoin exchange-traded fund proposals.
via CoinDesk
👥 Institutional digital asset trading platform Bakkt has presented new members of the board.
via The Block
🇰🇷 Bithumb, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, suffered a $19 million hack.
via Cointelegraph
👨⚖️ Mark Karpeles, the former chief executive officer of the now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt.Gox, will seek appeal over Tokyo District Court ruling.
via The Associated Press
🇹🇭 Thailand’s richest company has acquired the firm behind OmiseGo token for over $100 million.
via The Block
🇺🇸 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed a decision on two Bitcoin exchange-traded fund proposals.
via CoinDesk
👥 Institutional digital asset trading platform Bakkt has presented new members of the board.
via The Block
🇰🇷 Bithumb, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, suffered a $19 million hack.
via Cointelegraph
👨⚖️ Mark Karpeles, the former chief executive officer of the now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt.Gox, will seek appeal over Tokyo District Court ruling.
via The Associated Press
🇹🇭 Thailand’s richest company has acquired the firm behind OmiseGo token for over $100 million.
via The Block