Most major cryptocurrencies have risen sharply from their recent lows which shows that bulls are building positions on every dip. Investors are rushing into various safe haven assets as the coronavirus death toll in China rises and the virus spreads in various Asian countries, the US, parts of Europe and Australia. Usually, the initial reaction…
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An act regulating cryptocurrency firms comes into effect on Jan. 28 in the Republic of Singapore. Legislation regulating the operations of cryptocurrency firms in Singapore comes into effect today, Jan. 28. The new Payment Services Act will regulate cryptocurrency payments and trading enterprises under some aspects of the regulatory regime that currently governs traditional payment…
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Offline cold storage cryptocurrency wallet provider GK8 is offering a bug bounty of up to $250,000 to the first person who can hack its ostensibly “hack-proof” product. Offline cold storage cryptocurrency wallet service provider GK8 is offering a bug bounty of up to $250,000 to the first person who can hack its product. GK8 —…
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Bitcoin (BTC) is once again trading around USD 9,000, while the risk-off sentiment has hit stock markets across the globe hard in recent days. At pixel time (10:35 UTC), BTC trades at c. USD 9,010 and is up by 4% in the past 24 hours and the past week. Earlier today, the price reached USD…
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Gemini Europe, — the U.K. and EU affiliate of the Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange Gemini — has appointed a new chief compliance and money laundering reporting officer. Gemini Europe — the United Kingdom and EU affiliate of the Winklevoss twins’ United States-based crypto exchange Gemini — has appointed a new chief compliance and money laundering…
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Cross-border payments platform Currencycloud has raised $80 million in funding from SBI Group, Visa and other investors. Cross-border payments platform Currencycloud has raised $80 million in funding from SBI Group, Visa and other investors. Per a Jan. 27 press release, London-based Currencycloud secured $80 million from SBI Group, Visa, International Finance Corporation, BNP Paribas and…
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Bitcoin bulls pushed the price above a key level at $9,119 and are now aiming to set a daily higher high above $9,200. Bitcoin daily price chart. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin (BTC) bulls appear to have found a second wind which allowed them to push the price above $9,000 to a daily high at $9,150. As…
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Two executives at Coinbase and Ripple are leading a drive for smart regulations and transparency in the crypto-sphere, which would drive mainstream adoption. Two executives at Coinbase and Ripple are leading a push for smart regulations and transparency in the crypto-sphere that would arguably drive adoption and take blockchain technology mainstream. Market integrity must improve…
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The clock is ticking on former Bakkt CEO senator Kelly Loeffler’s Financial Disclosure Report, and ethics watchdogs are on guard. The clock is ticking on former Bakkt CEO senator Kelly Loeffler’s Financial Disclosure Report, with ethics watchdogs on guard. Senator files extension Loeffler filed an extension that would give her until May 5 to submit…
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Ditto Music to launch Bluebox, a blockchain recording technology that aims to trace royalties for music from the studio through to consumer streaming. Ditto Music will launch Bluebox, a blockchain recording technology that could be a boon to musicians and distributors alike. What it’s all about The problem, says Ditto Music CEO Lee Parsons, is…
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