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## [FxWirePro Poll: No major recovery for Bitcoin in 2019; pare losses by end of the year](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1215)

By Debarati Bir | Investing
Published: 2019-02-06T03:49:32.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-06T03:49:32.000Z

There will be little respite for the bruised Bitcoin this year, depressed by rising stringent regulations and weak demand amid the global economy slowdown, an FxWirePro survey showed, but research organizations pointe…

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## [Tulum municipality signs MOU with Overstock.com’s blockchain subsidiary Medici Land Governance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1214)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-02-06T03:37:51.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-06T03:37:51.000Z

Medici Land Governance, a blockchain subsidiary of Overstock.com focused on land administration, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the municipality of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico to develop a digit…

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## [Facebook ramps up blockchain division with new hires](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1213)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-02-05T10:54:40.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-05T10:54:40.000Z

Social media behemoth Facebook has acquired the team behind blockchain startup Chainspace, Cheddar reported.

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## [Kraken acquires London-based Crypto Facilities in nine-figure deal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1212)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-02-05T10:18:05.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-05T10:18:26.000Z

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired Crypto Facilities, a regulated cryptocurrency trading platform and index provider, in a nine-figure deal.

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## [Purchase Crypto with Your Credit Card on Trade.io Exchange](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1211)

By Sonny Kwon | Business
Published: 2019-02-04T15:58:49.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-04T15:59:57.000Z

Monday, February the 4th, 2019, Hong Kong, Crypto exchange trade.io has announced a partnership with payment processor Simplex, enabling clients to purchase a range of popular cryptocurrencies by credit or debit card.

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## [Denmark’s Energinet signs MOU with distributed ledger network IOTA](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1210)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-02-04T11:47:21.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-04T11:47:21.000Z

Denmark’s state-owned energy company Energinet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the IOTA Foundation to trial the latter’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the internet-of-things (IoT) and ener…

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## [Bloomberg Tax seeks to clarify federal income tax treatment of cryptocurrencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1209)

By Shampa Mani | Investing
Published: 2019-02-04T11:02:47.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-04T11:54:38.000Z

Bloomberg Tax, a comprehensive tax research solution, has announced that a new Tax Management Portfolio, entitled “Taxation of Cryptocurrencies,” is now available.

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## [Japan’s Itochu announces blockchain proof-of-concept for traceability of natural rubber](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1208)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-02-04T10:04:58.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-04T10:04:58.000Z

Japanese firm Itochu has announced a proof-of-concept (PoC) aimed at developing a blockchain-based traceability system for procurement and supply of raw material for its investment companies and trading parties.

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## [Crypto payments processor CoinGate adds XRP support](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1207)

By Shampa Mani | Investing
Published: 2019-02-04T09:13:11.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-04T09:13:11.000Z

Crypto payments processor CoinGate has announced that it has added Ripple’s XRP token to its payment options for merchants.

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## [Crypto exchange Coinbase launches affiliate program](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1206)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-02-04T07:25:29.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-04T07:25:29.000Z

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced an affiliate program which will reward users for introducing people to cryptocurrencies.

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## [US SEC solicits companies for blockchain data](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1205)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-02-04T06:20:57.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-04T06:20:57.000Z

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking sources that can provide blockchain data to support its efforts on ensuring compliance and risk monitoring of digital assets.

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## [UK transport firm Go-Ahead partners with blockchain startup DOVU](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1204)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-02-04T05:26:46.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-04T05:26:46.000Z

Go-Ahead, one of the UK’s leading public transport providers, has entered into a partnership with blockchain startup DOVU.

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## [Swiss cybersecurity firm WISeKey opens Blockchain Center of Excellence in Geneva](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1203)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-02-04T04:28:03.000Z
Updated: 2019-04-23T06:37:27.000Z

Swiss cybersecurity, blockchain and IoT company WISeKey has opened a new blockchain center in Geneva.

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## [Crypto Valley Association appoints five new board members](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/1202)

By Shampa Mani | People
Published: 2019-02-04T03:38:21.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-04T03:38:21.000Z

The Crypto Valley Association (CVA) has announced the election of five new Board Members who will work towards supporting its rapid growth.

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## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – February 1st, 2019](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1201)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-02-01T11:29:43.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-01T11:29:43.000Z

South Korea to keep ICO ban in place South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced that it does not plan to lift the ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs), which was imposed in September 2017, CoinDes…

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## [Red Cross, Rohingya Project and others to work with Evernym on blockchain-based self-sovereign digital ID](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1200)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-02-01T11:16:51.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-01T11:16:51.000Z

Digital identity solutions provider Evernym has announced the names of five initial recipients of its Identity for Good Initiative (ID4G).

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## [Boerse Stuggart launches cryptocurrency trading app ‘BISON’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1199)

By Shampa Mani | Investing
Published: 2019-02-01T10:04:13.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-01T10:04:13.000Z

Boerse Stuggart, the second largest stock exchange in Germany, has launched its cryptocurrency trading app which will allow users to trade in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Ripple (XRP) free of cha…

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## [Fidelity tests cryptocurrency platform with select set of clients](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1198)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-02-01T07:33:15.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-01T07:33:15.000Z

Financial services giant Fidelity has provided an update on the ongoing work geared towards the launch of its cryptocurrency trading and custody platform.

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## [PIL, IBM complete blockchain pilot for tracking 28-ton shipment of mandarin oranges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1197)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-02-01T06:41:51.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-01T06:41:51.000Z

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has successfully completed a real-time pilot tracking shipment of mandarin oranges from China for the Lunar New Year celebrations using blockchain technology.

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## [PUBLISH partners with top Korean IT newspaper to expand blockchain consortium for newspapers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1196)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-02-01T05:29:50.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-01T07:03:53.000Z

PUBLISH has announced its first strategic partnership with the major Korean IT media outlet Inews24.

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## [Crypto exchange Binance adds credit card support via Simplex partnership](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1195)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-02-01T04:45:54.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-01T04:45:54.000Z

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that users would now be able to buy cryptocurrencies using their credit cards directly on its website.

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## [Securities Commission Malaysia introduces regulatory framework for crypto exchanges](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1194)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-02-01T03:23:21.000Z
Updated: 2019-02-01T03:23:21.000Z

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has announced that it has amended its Guidelines on Recognized Markets to include a regulatory framework for digital asset trading.

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## [South Korea to keep ICO ban in place](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1193)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-01-31T12:34:43.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-31T12:34:43.000Z

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced that it does not plan to lift the ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs), which was imposed in September 2017, CoinDesk reported.

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## [IHS Markit makes strategic investment in blockchain startup Cobalt](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1192)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-01-31T11:01:15.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-31T11:01:15.000Z

Global information provider IHS Markit has announced a strategic investment in blockchain startup Cobalt.

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## [NEM.io Foundation reboots operating structure to focus on product development](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1191)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-01-31T09:50:19.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-31T09:50:19.000Z

As part of a new mission for this year, the NEM.io Foundation, a non-profit set up to promote NEM blockchain technology, has announced a reboot of its operating structure.

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## [Bank of Thailand completes Phase I of wholesale CBDC project, says “DLT can fulfil basic payment functionalities”](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1190)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-01-31T07:23:18.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-31T07:23:18.000Z

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced the results of the first phase of a project focused on domestic wholesale fund transfer using wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (wholesale CBDC).

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## [MAS cautions public against fraudulent websites soliciting crypto investments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1189)

By Shampa Mani | Regulation
Published: 2019-01-31T06:26:33.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-31T06:26:33.000Z

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a warning against fraudulent websites that are soliciting cryptocurrency investments.

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## [SWIFT launches proof-of-concept to link gpi with R3’s Corda blockchain platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1188)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-01-31T06:25:13.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-31T06:25:13.000Z

Global banking payments network SWIFT has announced that it has launched a proof-of-concept (PoC) to trial a new gateway to interlink trade and e-commerce platforms with gpi – the new standard in cross-border payments.

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## [Nomura seeks to establish blockchain-based financial business alliance with LINE](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1187)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-01-31T04:22:03.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-31T04:22:03.000Z

Japanese financial holding company Nomura has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with chat giant LINE and LVC Corporation to discuss establishing a blockchain-based financial business all…

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## [Italian post office, Omnigate and others join Hyperledger blockchain project](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1186)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-01-31T03:46:38.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-31T03:46:38.000Z

Enterprise blockchain project Hyperledger has announced the addition of nine new members to the consortium.

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## [SWIFT CEO reveals plans to link with blockchain firm R3 - Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1185)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-01-30T12:12:03.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-31T06:32:13.000Z

Global banking payments network SWIFT has revealed its plans to link with enterprise blockchain software firm R3, CoinDesk reported.

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## [Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange adds support for Stellar Lumens (XLM) on GBX-DAX](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1184)

By Shampa Mani | Investing
Published: 2019-01-30T10:17:04.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-30T10:17:04.000Z

Following the addition of XRP, EOS and TRON this month, The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced support for Stellar Lumens (XLM) on its Digital Asset Exchange (GBX-DAX).

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## [Crypto startup Bitspark launches Hong Kong Dollar-backed stablecoin](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1183)

By Shampa Mani | Investing
Published: 2019-01-30T09:18:50.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-30T09:18:50.000Z

Cryptocurrency money transfer platform Bitspark has launched a new stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), Fintech Hong Kong reported.

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## [Project Aber: Saudi Arabia and UAE’s joint cryptocurrency project seeks to reduce remittance costs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1182)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-01-30T07:33:38.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-30T07:33:38.000Z

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the United Arab Emirates Central Bank (UAECB) have announced the details of their joint digital currency initiative.

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## [Crypto exchange Bittrex International joins Universal Protocol Alliance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1181)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-01-30T06:45:01.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-30T06:45:01.000Z

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex International has joined the Universal Protocol Alliance, a coalition of blockchain organizations formed last year.

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## [Fujitsu develops blockchain-based electricity trading system](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1180)

By Shampa Mani | Technology
Published: 2019-01-30T05:42:07.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-30T05:42:07.000Z

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has announced that it has developed a blockchain-based system which will enable the exchange of surplus electricity among electricity consumers.

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## [Deutsche Börse acquires further shares in blockchain startup HQLAx](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1179)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-01-30T04:40:26.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-30T04:40:26.000Z

German stock exchange Deutsche Börse has announced that it has acquired more shares of blockchain startup HQLAx.

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## [Crypto exchange Gemini completes SOC 2 Type 1 Examination conducted by Deloitte](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1178)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-01-30T04:03:57.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-30T04:03:57.000Z

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced that it has completed a SOC 2 - SOC for Service Organizations Type 1 examination.

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## [DLT-focused CULedger achieves $10M Series A funding target](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1177)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-01-29T12:09:46.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-29T12:09:46.000Z

CULedger, a credit union service organization (CUSO) focused on distributed ledger technology (DLT), has successfully achieved its target of $10 million Series A funding.

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## [BitTorrent (BTT) tokens sell out in less than 20 minutes](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1176)

By Shampa Mani | Business
Published: 2019-01-29T11:26:54.000Z
Updated: 2019-01-29T11:26:54.000Z

The public sale of BitTorrent Tokens (BTT), which was conducted on Binance Launchpad – the token sale platform by leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, sold out in less than 20 minutes.

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