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First LINE Blockchain-Powered Third Party Services Launched
8.10.2020
Japanese blockchain solutions platform LINE Blockchain introduced on Wednesday its first LINE powered third party services. These services are built on the LINE network by the LVC Corporation owned LINE TECH PLUS PTE LTD (LTP). LVC also manages LINE’s crypto-blockchain businesses. Introducing LINE...
KuCoin Resumes Credit Card Services
8.10.2020
KuCoin has announced that it is resuming credit card services, and its users can resume buying various cryptocurrencies, such as Simplex, Banxa, and PayMIR again. Check out their Tweet at Credit card services have now resumed on #KuCoin. KuCoin users are now able to buy crypto via Simplex, Banxa...
British fintech to expand banking services to Indian crypto customers
8.10.2020
London-based banking company Cashaa will launch a crypto-friendly neo-bank in India
Japan’s Messaging Giant Line Introduces Crypto Lending Services
7.10.2020
Back in the summer of 2018, the Japanese messaging giant, Line Corp., launched a cryptocurrency exchange with over 30 digital assets. Now Line is introducing crypto lending services with five different crypto assets and a new lineup of decentralized applications (dapps). The Japanese messaging...
Emerging technologies can change the African financial landscape
4.10.2020
The ease and convenience of services backed with the emerging techs can dramatically improve the financial landscape in Africa
Cryptocurrency Exchange Operator Diginex Begins Trading on Nasdaq
2.10.2020
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Diginex has announced the start of its listing and trading on Nasdaq. Digital assets financial services company Diginex Limited announced on Thursday that it has completed a business transaction with 8i Enterprises Acquisition Corp., a Nasdaq-listed special purpose...
Canadian Firm 3iQ’s Bitcoin Fund Listed on Gibraltar Stock Exchange
30.9.2020
The Gibraltar Stock Exchange said Tuesday that it listed a new bitcoin fund belonging to 3iQ Corp, a Canadian investment fund manager that focuses on new technologies and crypto assets. The announcement follows GSX Group’s recent launch of what it calls the Grid, “a venue to create...
Crypto-Fueled Market Openbazaar to Close Shop Unless OB1 Raises Community Funding
27.9.2020
On September 25, the creators of the decentralized marketplace, Openbazaar, announced that unless the project can gather community funding, the supporting services like seed nodes and the API wallet will shut down. The firm behind the project, OB1 is also removing the Haven app from the iOS...
Gibraltar Updates Distributed Ledger Framework to Align With FATF Crypto Regulations
19.9.2020
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has updated its guidance notes for distributed ledger technology (DLT) providers to include recommendations for risk management, as well as clarify aspects around the issuance of digital assets. In a statement released on September 17,...
Financial literacy will make the digital asset industry sustainable for the future
19.9.2020
If we ever want legitimacy for digital assets in the world of mainstream finance, we need legitimate financial education
Figure Technologies releases fund services offerings on blockchain
19.9.2020
They aim to make investing faster
VeChain offers services to 130 firms in China as food safety alliance member
18.9.2020
The platform plans to assist in "building a from-farm-to-table traceability system" across China
Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange Gets US Banking License, Plans to Be Global Bank
17.9.2020
Cryptocurrency trading platform Kraken has received a banking license recognized under federal law to operate as a bank in the U.S. The company has outlined its plans to offer a number of cryptocurrency-focused financial services locally and globally. Kraken Now a US Bank Kraken announced Wednesday...
‘You Are Not Anonymous on Tor’ – Study Shows Privacy Network Offers Superficial Anonymity
17.9.2020
Privacy advocates are growing leery of the Tor network these days, as recently published research has shown a great number of network’s exit relays are compromised. Furthermore, on September 15, the Hacker Factor Blog published a new Tor report that shows IP addresses being uncovered....
49 US States Unveil Unified Regulation for Cryptocurrency Firms
16.9.2020
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors, representing regulators from all U.S. states and territories, has launched a new regulatory framework for payments and cryptocurrency companies. One Set of Rules for All US States Regulators in 49 U.S. states have agreed to a single set of supervisory rules...
Proposed Bermuda Bank Taps Anchorage as Digital Asset Custody Partner
16.9.2020
Under the partnership, Anchorage will provide digital asset custody services to Jewel, which is applying for its full bank license in Bermuda
Galaxy Digital Leads $1.2M Raise for Startup Creating Automated Ethereum Services
15.9.2020
Gelato said the seed round will fund further development of its bot network that will provide automated smart contract execution
US Consumers Flock To the First Mastercard Branded BitPay Card
15.9.2020
New data from BitPay shows that American consumers are flocking to load the first Mastercard branded BitPay card with top digital assets. The popular cryptocurrency payment services provider debuted the new card in June 2020 and the company’s transactions reached a new high in July. The data...
Mastercard Launches Digital Currency Testing Platform for Central Banks
10.9.2020
Mastercard has launched a digital currency testing platform aimed at helping central banks test their digital currencies. The system will also demonstrate how consumers can use central bank digital currencies to pay for goods and services wherever Mastercard is accepted worldwide....
Could Russia lead Eastern Europe’s crypto boom?
6.9.2020
Russia’s new bill brings it in line with U.K. legislators, though there is a distinction between the approach of the FCA and the State Duma