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- Indian securities regulator SEBI sees potential in blockchain technology, calls for more active research
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has specified a framework for "innovation sandbox" and believes that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and blockchain h…
· Technology
- Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve expands to Singapore
Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve has launched its services in Singapore, the company announced in a press release.
· Business
- Hawaiian lawmakers seek to allow banks to offer crypto custodial services
On Jan. 18, the lawmakers in Hawaii submitted a bill to allow banks to offer crypto custodial services, CoinDesk reported.
· Regulation
- Ukraine to block crypto wallets and seize illegally obtained assets
Cryptocurrency transactions are now subject to financial monitoring in Ukraine as the country passed the Financial Monitoring Bill into law in December.
· Regulation
- Lancashire Cricket and SecuTix use blockchain to improve user experience in purchasing tickets
Lancashire Cricket, a cricket club in the United Kingdom, announced on Jan. 24 that it will be using blockchain to improve its digital ticketing technology.
· Technology
- Hackers becoming more sophisticated as crypto exchanges bolster security measures: Chainalysis
In a new report, crypto analytics firm Chainalysis has said that while crypto exchanges are ramping up security measures, hackers are also upping their game.
· Insights & Views
- Tether launches new stablecoin backed by physical gold
Tether, the company behind 'USDT' stablecoin, has announced in a press release the launch of a new product called “Tether Gold” (XAU₮), that offers the security of a digital asset pegged to physical gold (XAU).
· Business
- Crypto exchange ErisX partners with Etale to offer new trading features
Crypto derivatives exchange ErisX announced in a press release on Thursday that they are partnering with software firm Etale.
· Business
- Liechtenstein's Financial Market Authority approves ethereum-based real estate tokenized fund
Liechtenstein's Financial Market Authority (FMA) has approved AARGOS Global Real Estate Fund as an alternative investment fund (AIF), the company announced on its website.
· Regulation
- Crypto exchange Binance invests in blockchain startup Numbers
Crypto exchange Binance announced its support for Number’s mission to create an open, transparent and traceable data system by investing in the blockchain startup.
· Business
- Indian IT firm Mphasis to develop blockchain privacy-enhancing tech solutions with QEDIT
Indian IT firm Mphasis is working with Israeli blockchain privacy solutions startup QEDIT to bring privacy-enhancing technology solutions on blockchain to enterprises, according to the Press Trust of India.
· Technology
- Dubai's government-owned utility company and Siemens organize blockchain lectures and seminars
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced in a press release that it has partnered with Siemens in organizing a series of lectures and seminars about blockchain.
· Technology
- SportsCastr to reward viewers with own cryptocurrency 'FanChain'
Live streaming platform SportsCastr has launched its own cryptocurrency called FanChain (FANZ), the company announced on Wednesday.
· Technology
- Hacker Noon deploys first blockchain feature after leaving Medium
Hacker Noon has just announced that it deployed its first blockchain-based feature on its publishing platform.
· Technology
- Hyperledger launches community group to leverage blockchain to meet climate goals
Open-source collaborative blockchain project Hyperledger has announced a new community group that will aim to leverage blockchain technology to achieve the climate goals of the Paris Agreement.
· Technology
- Square receives U.S. patent for cryptocurrency payment network
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted payments giant Square a patent for a cryptocurrency payment network that allows for seamless real-time crypto-to-fiat transactions, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- Grayscale continues to support ethereum classic developers
Grayscale Investments has extended its funding for ethereum classic (ETC) developers for another two years, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- Binance’s global P2P merchant program goes live
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced on Tuesday in a press release that it just launched its global peer-to-peer (P2P) Merchant program.
· Business
- Huobi Group launches its own crypto brokerage platform
Crypto exchange operator Huobi Group announced at the annual Davos forum that it is launching its own crypto brokerage platform.
· Business
- 3 executives including founding team members leave SIX Digital Exchange (SDX)
Three key executives have resigned from SIX Group’s blockchain-based digital asset trading venue, SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), ahead of its launch date which was set late this year, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- Turkish City works on a new cryptocurrency to serve citizens better
Konya, a major city in Turkey, is developing a new cryptocurrency to serve its citizens better, Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay announced this during a local congress in Ankara on Jan. 16, Sputnik Turkey reported.
· Technology
- Australia's APRA wants to supervise digital wallets like Facebook's Calibra
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed to the senate that it wants to supervise digital wallets.
· Regulation
- Cryptocurrencies not banned but ringfenced banks from it, clarifies Reserve Bank Of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that it did not ban cryptocurrencies but only ringfenced banks from it due to the risks associated with trading these virtual assets, The Economic Times reported.
· Regulation
- Emurgo establishes blockchain task force with Uzbekistan
Emurgo, the official commercial and venture arm of the Cardano blockchain project, is setting up a blockchain task force in partnership with the government of Uzbekistan.
· Regulation
- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro approves crypto-run casino
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced on Friday that he has approved the opening of an international crypto-run casino at Ávila National Park’s Hotel Humboldt, Bitcoin.com reported.
· Regulation
- ASIC gives micro-investment app Raiz a go signal for Bitcoin fund
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has approved Raiz’s plan to bring Bitcoin to the masses, The Australian Financial Review reported.
· Business
- Indian IT minister asks NIC for blockchain-based solution to improve public schools
Indian telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has reached out to the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and requested them to improve the quality of public schools using blockchain technology, according to the Press Trus…
· Technology
- Thai SEC grants license to crypto-fiat trading platform Zipmex
Crypto-fiat trading platform Zipmex has received the approval of Thailand’s Ministry of Finance and the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate in the country, according to a press release shared with…
· Business
- Binance P2P platform now supports Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced support for Vietnamese Dong (VND) in its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform.
· Business
- South Korea plans to impose 20% income tax on cryptocurrencies: Report
The finance ministry of South Korea is mulling to impose a 20 percent income tax on cryptocurrency transactions, the officials announced on Monday, The Korea Times reported.
· Regulation
- Oklahoma Senator drafts bill for state-backed financial institution supported by blockchain tech
Senator Nathan Dahm has drafted a new bill for Oklahoma that calls for a state-backed financial institution that will be fully supported by blockchain technology, Cointelegraph reported.
· Regulation
- Qatar’s Commercial Bank participates in open account trade finance trial on blockchain-powered Marco Polo platform
Commercial Bank, a private sector bank in Qatar, has announced its participation in the first Blockchain Open Account Trade Finance Trial on the Marco Polo Platform. It is purportedly the biggest trial on the R3 Corda…
· Technology
- Ethereum Classic Labs donates $1 million to UNICEF Innovation
UNICEF Innovation has received $1 million from Ethereum Classic Labs (ETC Labs) for blockchain initiatives, Cheddar reported.
· Business
- Canadian Security Administrators issues guidance on securities legislation for crypto exchanges
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a notice on Thursday to guide crypto exchanges on the application of securities regulation.
· Regulation
- Crypto exchange BTCX plans to deliver IPO before Q3 2020
Sweden-based cryptocurrency exchange BTCX is planning to deliver an initial public offering (IPO) before the third quarter of 2020 ends, CEO Oskar Soderstrom confirmed to CoinDesk.
· Business
- Crypto exchange Gemini launches own insurance company "Nakamoto"
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced the launch of its own insurance company that will provide insurance coverage of up to $200 million to Gemini Custody.
· Business
- eToro, Radar and OKCoin join Coinbase-led Crypto Rating Council
The Crypto Rating Council (CRC), an organization launched last October, has welcomed eToro, Radar and OKCoin as new members.
· Business
- Huobi joins Blockchain Turkey Platform (BCTR)
Huobi has become the newest member of the Blockchain Turkey Platform (BCTR) to collaborate with local entities on blockchain initiatives, Cointelegraph reported.
· Business
- U.S. authorities urged to investigate crypto use in funding domestic terrorism and extremism
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee recently looked at how cryptocurrencies are being used to fund domestic extremism, Cointelegraph reported.
· Regulation
- Uzbekistan to launch national mining pool and licensed cryptocurrency exchange
Uzbekistan is planning to launch a national mining pool and a licensed cryptocurrency exchange, Bitcoin.com reported citing a report from local news outlet Spot.
· Regulation