Monero (XMR) futures trading launched by a regulated Dubai-based BTSE cryptocurrency exchange that says it wants to “spark a conversation.” Dubai-based multi-currency and spot/futures exchange, BTSE, unveiled its Monero (XMR) futures trading, Oct. 31. The move makes it one of the first and only exchanges offering futures contracts on the privacy-focussed cryptocurrency. Bucking the trend…
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Most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate gains on the day, as Bitcoin breaks the $9,300 mark again. Saturday, Nov. 2 — most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate gains on the day at press time, after Bitcoin (BTC) broke the $9,300 mark again. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Bitcoin price…
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CasperLabs announces “Highway,” reportedly the first correct-by-construction Casper proof of stake implementation that is provably live and safe. Ethereum development firm CasperLabs announced “Highway,” allegedly the first correct-by-construction Casper Proof of Stake (PoS) implementation that is provably live and safe. Provably safe and live According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Nov. 1,…
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Fintech and regulation experts have said the United States needs to wake up to China’s proactive pursuit of a central bank digital currency. Fintech and regulation experts have said the United States needs to wake up to China’s proactive pursuit of a central bank digital currency. A Fortune report published on Nov. 1 pointed to…
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Markets wobbled as news emerged of problems at Deribit and Coinbase Pro but BTC price contained the fallout, bouncing off support at $9,000. Bitcoin (BTC) returned to $9,300 on Nov. 1 after a period of downward pressure gave away to fresh positive sentiment. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin shows firm $9K support Data…
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Telegram’s cryptocurrency wallet Grams Wallet is now available for MacOS, Windows and Linux in test mode. Telegram’s crypto wallet Grams Wallet is now available for MacOS, Windows and Ubuntu in testing mode, with the source code published on GitHub. Grams Wallet users can get test tokens Users can now download the test wallet client from…
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Here is why Libra is not ready to launch a cryptocurrency yet and why lawmakers find it hard to separate Facebook from the association. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to Capitol Hill to testify before Congress on Oct. 23 about the company’s planned use of the cryptocurrency it is backing, Libra, attempting to debunk the…
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Security token platform Harbor has just received a transfer agent license from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Harbor, the digital platform for alternative assets, has received a transfer agent license from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Oct. 31, Harbor CEO Joshua Stein told the Block that his blockchain-enabled platform is…
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A look at the history of the mysterious firm Crypto Capital and its ties to Bitfinex as court cases brew. Over the past week, news broke detailing that Oz Yosef, an executive of the mysterious firm Crypto Capital, has been indicted by the United States for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and conspiracy to operate…
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As a light retracement sets in following the weekend’s highs, Bitcoin is nonetheless behaving “according to plan,” with its predicted range intact. Bitcoin price (BTC) was drifting towards $9,000 on Oct. 30 as the momentum behind its recent bull run appeared to wane. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin ranges prior to moving average…
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