Russia’s National Settlement Depository (NSD) is set to launch a digital asset ledger in Switzerland as soon as next month. The project has been in the works since 2017.
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Russia's Central Depository to Launch Security Token Blockchain Next Month - CoinDesk
Russia’s National Settlement Depository will launch its long-awaited digital asset ledger next month – 5,000 kilometers away from its Moscow HQ.
The number of accounts opened on Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges has increased three-fold in the past two months.
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Japan: Crypto Exchanges See Threefold Increase in New Accounts Since March
The sudden onset of a new cryptocurrency bull market saw an immediate change in consumer interests, say three platforms.
In one of the recent #CryptoCaselawMinute stories, Stephen D. Palley and Nelson M. Rosario revisit the Mayweather/Khaled ICO, the elder abuse case, and discuss the SEC action against Alex Tapscott.
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Crypto Caselaw Minute #36–5/16/2019
This week we have some updates concerning cases we’ve previously covered, and a new settlement in an administrative proceeding the SEC…
What is a hierarchical deterministic (HD) wallet? How are paper wallets different from hardware wallets? Which of the Bitcoin wallets and/or clients (mobile, desktop, hardware) is best for storing coins? Are hardware wallets with Bluetooth secure? Regarding desktop wallets, what happens if your hard drive fails? Should you use different tools for storage of keys versus spending? Should you encrypt a text file for cold storage of keys?
These are the questions that Andreas Antonopoulos answers in his latest Bitcoin #QA session.
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These are the questions that Andreas Antonopoulos answers in his latest Bitcoin #QA session.
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Bitcoin Q&A: Key Storage Best Practices
What is a hierarchical deterministic (HD) wallet? How are paper wallets different from hardware wallets? Which of the Bitcoin wallets and / or clients (mobile, desktop, hardware) is best for storing coins? Are hardware wallets with Bluetooth secure? Regarding…
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👨⚖️ Changpeng Zhao, the chief executive officer of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is suing Sequoia Capital for reputational damages.
via CoinDesk
🇨🇭 Major Switzerland-based stock exchange SIX is developing a Franc-pegged stablecoin.
via Cointelegraph
🇮🇷 LocalBitcoins, the world’s largest peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading platform, now restricts its service for Iranian users.
via ccn
👮 The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service has seized and shut down a large cryptocurrency mixing service.
via The Block
💼 The founder of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has already founded a new one.
via Decrypt
👨⚖️ Changpeng Zhao, the chief executive officer of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is suing Sequoia Capital for reputational damages.
via CoinDesk
🇨🇭 Major Switzerland-based stock exchange SIX is developing a Franc-pegged stablecoin.
via Cointelegraph
🇮🇷 LocalBitcoins, the world’s largest peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading platform, now restricts its service for Iranian users.
via ccn
👮 The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service has seized and shut down a large cryptocurrency mixing service.
via The Block
💼 The founder of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has already founded a new one.
via Decrypt
Grayscale Investments has announced that its Ethereum Trust (symbol: ETHE) has been approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for a public quotation on the over-the-counter markets.
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Grayscale Gets Regulatory Nod From FINRA for Ethereum Trust to Trade on OTC Markets
The company’s ETHE is its third product to make the grade, following analogs for bitcoin and ethereum classic.
Cryptocurrency broker Robinhood’s services are now available to customers in the state of New York.
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The Block
Robinhood Crypto now available to New York customers
Robinhood Crypto is now available to residents of New York, per an e-mail the firm sent to customers this morning. Robinhood had announced in January that its cryptocurrency product would be available to customers, following the company’s securing of a coveted…
AT&T has become the first major U.S. mobile carrier to start accepting on-line bill payments through a cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay.
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Cointelegraph
US Telecoms Giant AT&T Now Accepting Crypto Payments via BitPay
Telecom and media giant AT%26T will now accept cryptocurrencies as a payment option through BitPay.
Russia’s central bank will consider issuing a gold-backed cryptocurrency for mutual settlements.
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Russian Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
The Bank of Russia will consider the use of a gold-backed cryptocurrency to facilitate international settlements, according to its governor.
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📘 BBC reports that social media giant Facebook plans to launch its own cryptocurrency Globalcoin in 2020.
via BBC
🗓 Telegram will reportedly launch its Telegram Open Network (TON) in the third quarter of this year.
via The Block
💵 Digital asset trading platform Coinbase has enabled its retail customers outside of New York to buy and trade the DAI stablecoin.
via CoinDesk
👩⚖️ New York Attorney General has been ordered to prove jurisdiction over Bitfinex and Tether.
via Modern Consensus
🔐 Developers of a privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) consider switching to a new proof-of-work consensus algorithm in October.
via Cointelegraph
📘 BBC reports that social media giant Facebook plans to launch its own cryptocurrency Globalcoin in 2020.
via BBC
🗓 Telegram will reportedly launch its Telegram Open Network (TON) in the third quarter of this year.
via The Block
💵 Digital asset trading platform Coinbase has enabled its retail customers outside of New York to buy and trade the DAI stablecoin.
via CoinDesk
👩⚖️ New York Attorney General has been ordered to prove jurisdiction over Bitfinex and Tether.
via Modern Consensus
🔐 Developers of a privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) consider switching to a new proof-of-work consensus algorithm in October.
via Cointelegraph
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has proposed a mixer to anonymize “one-off” transactions on the blockchain network.
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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Proposes Creating On-Chain Ether Mixer
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed creating an on-chain smart contract-based ether mixer.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has confirmed to TechCrunch that the margin trading feature implementation is coming soon.
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TechCrunch
Crypto exchange Binance prepares to add margin trading ‘soon’
Binance, the world’s most prominent crypto exchange, says it is close to adding a much-anticipated margin-trading feature to its service following weeks of speculation. The company tweeted confirmation of the upcoming feature in a screenshot that subtly teases…
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A pint for 12 BIP. Bitcoin had pizza for 10,000 BTC, and we got a pint of beer 🍺
A pint for 12 BIP. Bitcoin had pizza for 10,000 BTC, and we got a pint of beer 🍺
Colored diamond-backed token sales, famous rapper ICOs, and multi-level marketing — in other words, a truth is stranger than fiction edition of #CryptoCaselawMinute.
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Crypto Caselaw Minute #37–5/23/2019
Colored diamond backed token sales, famous rapper ICOs, and multi-level marketing — in other words, a truth is stranger than fiction…
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💵 Robinhood reportedly seeks over $7 billion valuation in latest funding round.
via The Information
💸 The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network has seen a $1.35 million double-spend after the scheduled hard fork.
via The Block
👨⚖️ Defunct New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S.
via CoinDesk
⌚️ Franck Muller will produce a luxury watch with Bitcoin cold wallet functionality.
via Cointelegraph
🇨🇳 China’s Center for Information and Industry Development (CCID) has released its latest crypto rankings.
via Bitcoin.com
💵 Robinhood reportedly seeks over $7 billion valuation in latest funding round.
via The Information
💸 The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network has seen a $1.35 million double-spend after the scheduled hard fork.
via The Block
👨⚖️ Defunct New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S.
via CoinDesk
⌚️ Franck Muller will produce a luxury watch with Bitcoin cold wallet functionality.
via Cointelegraph
🇨🇳 China’s Center for Information and Industry Development (CCID) has released its latest crypto rankings.
via Bitcoin.com
The price of Bitcoin has hit an all-time high in Argentina. One unit of the world’s first cryptocurrency is now worth 394,000 pesos, which is higher than the value observed during the boom of 2017.
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The Block
1 bitcoin now worth 394,000 Argentinian pesos, more than in December 2017
As the value of the Argentinian peso is falling, Bitcoin has hit an all-time high, Financial Times writes. 1 bitcoin is now worth 394,000 pesos, surpassing the previous high hit during the cryptocurrency boom of 2017. “If an Argentinian had bought bitcoin…
Meet a brand new, all-in-one mining system brought to you by CoinFly.
Made by miners and for miners, the system is equipped with everything users might need to run a simple and profitable mining operation.
Some of the features include advanced two-way communication with extensive capabilities of remote user hardware control, two use cases—for experienced miners and for those who do not want to set up the system on their own—and a useful function of automatic switching to the most profitable currency at the moment.
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Made by miners and for miners, the system is equipped with everything users might need to run a simple and profitable mining operation.
Some of the features include advanced two-way communication with extensive capabilities of remote user hardware control, two use cases—for experienced miners and for those who do not want to set up the system on their own—and a useful function of automatic switching to the most profitable currency at the moment.
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CoinFly: The new all-in-one mining system enters the market
Can the mining solution be safe, profitable and comprehensive at the same time? Seems the new CoinFly product has all the chances to prove that. Let’s take a closer look.
While holding an initial coin offering campaign that concludes already in three days, Vedran Sisak has agreed to discuss with us the main distinctive features of the soon-to-be-released cryptocurrency exchange that he is the chief executive officer of, what one should do in order to make trading process cost-efficient in terms of fees paid, and why reputation is the most valuable asset of a trading professional.
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Streamex CEO: ‘If a Trader Has a Good Reputation, They Will Not Destroy It over a Couple of Bitcoins’
An interview with the founder of Streamex, a new platform for trading in crypto assets with competitions among traders and trading pools.
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#Weekly Community Update (May 27, 2019)
💡 After the launch, the work still continues. That being said, we are returning to the good old update format! We also have some good news for those who failed to submit their address in time. If that is the case with you, use the Early Access Dashboard to send your address to us. Please keep in mind that the process of crediting funds to such wallets is carried out manually and may take up to 3 days. Below is what our team did while you were delegating, exchanging, and sending BIP on the fastest blockchain:
* added the auto-delegation tool in Console
* worked on the data display in Explorer
* resolved an issue with sending transactions via Console and applications
* re-enabled users to submit their mainnet address
* updated and improved Android and iOS apps
Stay tuned!
💡 After the launch, the work still continues. That being said, we are returning to the good old update format! We also have some good news for those who failed to submit their address in time. If that is the case with you, use the Early Access Dashboard to send your address to us. Please keep in mind that the process of crediting funds to such wallets is carried out manually and may take up to 3 days. Below is what our team did while you were delegating, exchanging, and sending BIP on the fastest blockchain:
* added the auto-delegation tool in Console
* worked on the data display in Explorer
* resolved an issue with sending transactions via Console and applications
* re-enabled users to submit their mainnet address
* updated and improved Android and iOS apps
Stay tuned!
📨 #DeCenterDaily
🇯🇵 Cryptocurrency exchange Taotao that is 40% owned by Yahoo! Japan has announced it will launch services on May 30.
via Cointelegraph
💠 J.P. Morgan Chase is reportedly working to enhance the privacy of payment mechanisms on Ethereum-based blockchains.
via CoinDesk
🇪🇺 European Central Bank official discussed advantages of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
via BIS
🍷 EY, one of the “big four” international professional services firms that is better known by its old name of Ernst & Young, is developing a blockchain solution to track supply chain in the wine industry.
via official website
💸 Vocal Bitcoin Cash advocate Roger Ver is set to open a new peer-to-peer digital asset trading platform called Local Bitcoin next Tuesday.
via Decrypt
🇯🇵 Cryptocurrency exchange Taotao that is 40% owned by Yahoo! Japan has announced it will launch services on May 30.
via Cointelegraph
💠 J.P. Morgan Chase is reportedly working to enhance the privacy of payment mechanisms on Ethereum-based blockchains.
via CoinDesk
🇪🇺 European Central Bank official discussed advantages of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
via BIS
🍷 EY, one of the “big four” international professional services firms that is better known by its old name of Ernst & Young, is developing a blockchain solution to track supply chain in the wine industry.
via official website
💸 Vocal Bitcoin Cash advocate Roger Ver is set to open a new peer-to-peer digital asset trading platform called Local Bitcoin next Tuesday.
via Decrypt
In its recent research, The Block analyzed exchange website visits and found that up to 86% of total reported cryptocurrency trading volume was likely fake.
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Up to 86% of total reported cryptocurrency trading volume is likely fake, according to analysis of exchange website visits
Bitwise released a 104-page white paper on Friday, which examined exchanges for fake volume, and found that roughly 95% of reported trading volume in bitcoin is fake or non-economic in nature. Bitwise used screen scrapers to collect live trading data from…