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Binance CEO Says Compliance Is Key for New Strategic Partnership in Japan
17.1.2020
Binance has begun negotiations for a strategic partnership with two Japanese firms: Z Holdings and cryptocurrency exchange TaoTao
New Institutionals Poured Hundreds of Millions in Crypto Last Year
17.1.2020
New institutional investors flocking into Bitcoin helped major digital asset manager Grayscale Investments to raise over USD 600 million in 2019, or more than in 2013-2018 combined.
Cumulative investment across the Grayscale family of products surpassed USD 1 billion for the first time,...
Deribit Takes On New Trading Tools to Capture ‘Exploding’ Options Market
17.1.2020
Global provider of professional trading software Trading Technologies announced Wednesday it would provide connectivity to leading derivatives exchange, Deribit
Anchorage, Bison Trails Execs to Helm Libra’s New ‘Technical Steering Committee’
17.1.2020
The Libra Association has formed a steering committee to oversee the creation of its technical roadmap
Direct Democracy Party to Solve Issues With Crypto Rights in Russia
16.1.2020
A new political force is being born in Russia out of the country’s tech business circles. The idea has been conceived by representatives of the country’s growing digital economy sector who want to embark on finding solutions to numerous issues that concern the crypto space. Also read:...
New Hampshire Lawmakers Vote Down Crypto Tax Bill
16.1.2020
New Hampshire legislators have scrapped a bill that would have allowed state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies for tax payments
Ex-CFTC Chairman to Promote Blockchain-Based USD in New Think Tank
16.1.2020
Former CFTC chairman aka “Crypto Dad” J. Christopher Giancarlo launches a think tank to promote the idea of digitizing the U.S. dollar
Coinbase-Led Crypto Ratings Council Plans Transparency Boost as New Members Join
16.1.2020
The Crypto Ratings Council, formed by Coinbase, Kraken and other exchanges last year, has added eToro and Radar as members. It's also planning to unveil its asset rating framework this year
Fintech Startup Aims to Create New Asset Class With ‘Continuous’ ICO Model
16.1.2020
A newly launched fintech firm hopes to leverage the token sale model to back investments in real-world assets. But it's taking a different approach than many previous projects
Russia’s New Prime Minister Sets Course for Digital Economy
16.1.2020
Russia’s new Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin wants the country to develop its digital economy
Bitcoin Lawsuit Heats Up With More Bonded Courier Tales
16.1.2020
During the last few days, cryptocurrency participants have been discussing the notorious Kleiman v. Wright lawsuit as new developments have revealed a third party provided Craig Wright with the necessary information to unlock an encrypted file he could not access previously. Additionally, another...
Anchorage Moves Into Crypto Trading With New Brokerage Service
15.1.2020
Crypto custodian Anchorage is launching a brokerage for its institutional clients, supporting the effort with new analysis and risk modeling capabilities after acquiring data startup Merkle Data
EEA Partners With Whiteblock to Offer New Testnet With Controlled Environment
15.1.2020
EEA members will be able to test their blockchain apps within a new testnet, which does not require a full-scale roll-out
NJ Counterterrorism Chief Warns US Congress: Crypto Is Funding ‘Domestic Extremism’
15.1.2020
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Director Jared Maples predicted Wednesday that domestic terrorists will increasingly turn to bitcoin
UAE Can Save Over $3B by Deploying Blockchain, New Research Reveals
15.1.2020
A new report reveals that the United Arab Emirates could save over $3 billion by implementing blockchain tech through streamlining and digitizing administrative processes
IIF Report Predicts Global Debt Will Reach New All-Time High of $257T in 2020
15.1.2020
Global debt records were broken in 2019, but that likely won’t be the end of such ominous economic milestones, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) predicts. The number could reach $257 trillion sometime in Q1 2020, according to a recent report by the group. Economies worldwide...
Prepare for Liftoff — South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Ignites in 2019
15.1.2020
Complete timeline of South Korea’s crypto regulation and controversy
Business Dad
15.1.2020
Congrats to Chris Enns, our podcast editor on ShopTalk and CodePen Radio, for landing a really cool new podcast to edit: Business Dad. It's Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, talking to dads. The first episode is with Hasan Minhaj(!)
Speaking of podcasting, Dave wrote up his thoughts...
In New Court Filing, Craig Wright Claims to Receive Keys to $9.6B Bitcoin Fortune
15.1.2020
Craig Wright said he received the necessary information to unencrypt the so-called “Tulip Trust.”
Fed Officials Ponder Funding Hedge Funds and Private Brokers Directly
15.1.2020
On January 13, the New York Federal Reserve gave $60.7 billion to eligible private financial institutions by leveraging U.S. Treasurys and agency securities. With all the stimulus given to financial institutions since September, it hasn’t relieved the stress of economic uncertainty. Now...