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Crypto custodian and security firm BitGo has announced the launch of new clearing and settlement service for institutional clients.

EXODUS1, the blockchain smartphone from HTC, will now allow users to easily swap between cryptocurrencies within its native wallet.

Blockchain startup Agoric has raised $4 million from a number of notable investors including Ripple’s Xpring and Outlier Ventures, CoinDesk reported.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is aiming to resume deposits and withdrawals on Tuesday, May 14, founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao said in an online post.

UTRUST, a Switzerland-based cryptocurrency payment solution, has announced that it has been approved to join the Financial Services Standards Association (VQF).

The buzz around Facebook’s secret cryptocurrency projects seems to have reached the U.S. authorities.

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has unveiled a new lost-cost version of its blockchain smartphone at the Magical Crypto Conference in New York on Saturday, CoinDesk reported.

Digital asset wallet firm Curv has announced that it has entered into an insurance partnership with reinsurance giant Munich Re.

In an update to the recent security breach, Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao said that the exchange is going to significantly revamp some of its security measures, procedures, and practices.

Circle-owned cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex has reopened its trading platform for residents of the U.S. state of Washington.

Blockchain-based hotel booking platform Travala.com has entered into a partnership with Litecoin Foundation to accelerate the use of cryptocurrency payments.

Facebook could make an official announcement on its super-secretive cryptocurrency project in the next quarter, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

Facebook has announced that it has updated its policy to allow ads related to blockchain technology, industry news, education or events related to cryptocurrency without prior approval.

Data Gumbo Corp., a U.S.-based blockchain startup, has raised $6 million in a Series A equity funding round co-led by Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, the venture subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, and Equinor Technology Ventur…

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Zebpay has expanded its international presence with the opening of a new office in Melbourne, Australia.

Crypto lending startup Cred has partnered with leading blockchain-based platform TRON to allow TRX holders to earn up to 10% annual interest.

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance suffered a major hack on Tuesday, May 07, in which it lost 7000 BTC, worth around $40 million, to hackers.

QEDIT, a provider of privacy-preserving technology for enterprise blockchains, has $10 million in a series A round led by MizMaa Ventures.

A major overhaul is currently underway at Ethereum development studio ConsenSys, the company revealed in a press release dated May 06.

Trust Wallet, the official crypto wallet of Binance, has added a new feature that will allow users to connect to integrate with Binance DEX and use various decentralized applications (DApps) in a secure manner.

iFinex Inc., the parent company of crypto exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin project Tether, has filed its response to the New York State Attorney General’s (NYAG) Memorandum of Law, in which Letitia James requested the…

Balaji Srinivasan, chief technology officer at leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced his departure from the firm on May 03.

Troubled blockchain startup SETL has completed its corporate restructuring programme, the company said in a press release dated May 03.

Continuing its series of partnerships aimed at ramping up compliance measures, cryptocurrency exchange Binance has partnered with blockchain analytics startup Elliptic.

Crypto wallet provider Blockchain has announced its partnership with stablecoin issuer Paxos and support for Paxos Standard Token (PAX).

CoinMarketCap, a provider of price and market cap data for cryptocurrencies, has announced a new initiative that aims to foster greater transparency, accountability, and disclosure from crypto projects.

Coinbase Ventures, the venture arm of Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange, has made an investment in Matic Network.

ErisX, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced the launch of its spot market.

Digital Assets Data, a fintech and data company focused on the crypto-asset industry, has announced the launch of its software platform alongside a $6 million seed funding round.

Binance Labs, the venture arm of Binance cryptocurrency exchange, has made an investment in PhishFort, a provider of anti-phishing solutions for crypto companies.

Three former Facebook executives – John Egan, Cole Potrocky, and Zac Morris – have launched a new social app, Editional, which will let anyone create and discover blockchain collectibles.

PUBLISH, Inc., the South Korean company behind PUBLISHsoft, an innovative blockchain-based content management system for newspaper and magazine businesses, recently announced that it intends to speak at the forthcomin…

Crypto futures exchange Bakkt has announced the acquisition of Digital Asset Custody Company (DACC) as part of its efforts to securely store digital assets.

On April 23-24 more than 3000 attendees from 70 countries gathered in the world’s blockchain capital — Singapore. Top crypto companies (Binance, Huobi, Listing.Help, crypto messenger ELVN and others), world famous exp…

CoolBitX, a Taiwan-based crypto hardware wallet maker, has announced integration with Binance Chain, a blockchain software system developed by Binance and the community, and its upcoming Binance DEX.

Liquid, a cryptocurrency trading platform launched by Quoine last September, has announced the setting up of a jointly-owned entity called Liquid Financial USA Inc. (Liquid USA) with Virtual Currency Partners (VCP) as…

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC will release its second-generation blockchain phone in the latter half of 2019, Taiwan News reported referring to a report from Central News Agency.

Wirex, a UK FCA-regulated digital money platform, has announced support for Stellar Lumens (XLM) on its platform, bringing its digital token offering to nine overall.

Privacy webs browser Brave has announced the launch of Brave Ads – an advertising platform built on privacy.

South Korean electronics giant Samsung has invested 2.6 million euros (approximately $2.9 million) into French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger, CoinDesk reported referring to a report from Capital.