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Shampa Mani
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- Taiwan amends AML/CFT law to crack down on anonymous cryptocurrency transactions
The Legislative Yuan, the Taiwan-based unicameral legislature of the Republic of China, has passed amendments to the country’s existing anti-money laundering and terrorism financing prevention laws that regulate crypt…
· Regulation
- PBoC now targets airdrops in its cryptocurrency crackdown efforts
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is now targeting airdrops as part of its efforts to crack down on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the country, CoinDesk reported.
· Regulation
- Over a dozen fraudulent ICOs shut in the past year: US SEC’s Enforcement Report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that it has brought more than a dozen standalone enforcement actions involving digital assets and initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the fiscal year 2018.
· Insights & Views
- HSBC and ING execute blockchain-based trade finance transaction for Reliance Industries
HSBC India and ING Bank Brussels have executed a live trade finance transaction involving an export from Indian energy giant Reliance Industries to US-based Tricon Energy using blockchain technology.
· Technology
- Ontario Securities Commission launches educational initiatives on cryptoassets
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has launched two cryptoasset-focused educational initiatives in its efforts to familiarize people with this emerging new area of finance.
· Technology
- Former Cboe Head of Equity Options joins blockchain startup AlphaPoint
Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has announced that former Cboe head of equity options Kapil Rathi is joining the company as Global Head of Trading Markets.
· People
- 433 Token: A new initiative to bring blockchain technology to football and transform fan experience
A new initiative is aiming to bring the benefits of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies to the number 1 sport in the world – football.
· Technology
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – November 2nd, 2018
Crypto and blockchain firms Circle, Coinbase, ConsenSys and R3 join Global Digital Finance as founding members Circle, Coinbase, ConsenSys, Diginex, R3, and law firms DLA Piper and Hogan Lovells, have become the found…
· Technology
- Quoine’s flagship crypto platform Liquid adds support for USD Coin and Gemini Dollar
Liquid, a recently launched cryptocurrency trading platform by Quoine – a fintech company licensed by the Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA), has announced its support two stablecoins.
· Business
- IOTA Foundation collaborates with crypto wallet provider Ledger
IOTA Foundation, a non-profit foundation supporting the development and standardization of new distributed ledger technologies (DLT), is collaborating with Ledger to integrate IOTA tokens with Ledger’s crypto hardware…
· Business
- ICON demonstrates three blockchain apps with Seoul government
South Korean blockchain project ICON has demonstrated three new blockchain apps which would benefit Seoul residents.
· Technology
- Google and Samsung back CryptoKitties creator Dapper Labs’ $15M financing round
Dapper Labs, the company behind consumer blockchain product CryptoKitties, has announced that it has raised $15 million in the latest funding round led by Venrock.
· Business
- Korean crypto exchange Bithumb to launch security token exchange in US
Crowdfunding platform seriesOne has announced that it has entered into a joint venture with South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb to launch a security token exchange in the United States.
· Business
- Coinsource becomes first bitcoin ATM operator to receive BitLicense
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced that it has granted virtual currency license – BitLicense – to leading bitcoin ATM network Coinsource.
· Business
- Hong Kong SFC seeks to regulate crypto funds and trading platforms
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced that it plans to bring crypto portfolio managers and distributors of cryptocurrency funds under its regulatory net.
· Regulation
- Wilshire Phoenix to release new institutional fund to provide exposure to bitcoin, partners with Coinbase Custody
Wilshire Phoenix, a New York-based investment and advisory firm, has announced its partnership with Coinbase Custody as it gears up to launch a new institutional fund by the end of 2018.
· Business
- Crypto and blockchain firms Circle, Coinbase, ConsenSys and R3 join Global Digital Finance as founding members
Leading crypto and blockchain firms have come together for a new initiative that aims to drive the adoption of digital finance.
· Regulation
- Lamborghini races towards cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology via #MetaHash partnership
The Automoviles Lamborghini Latinoamerica, the authorized distributor and manufacturer of Lamborghini-branded vehicles and merchandise in Latin America and South America, has partnered with #MetaHash as it seeks to em…
· Technology
- Blockchain firm ConsenSys acquires space company Planetary Resources
Blockchain startup ConsenSys has acquired Planetary Resources, a space company, through an asset-purchase transaction.
· Business
- Indian government mulls ban on use of cryptocurrencies
The Indian government is considering imposing a complete ban on cryptocurrencies in the country, while it seeks to encourage the use of underlying blockchain technology.
· Regulation
- GE’s power division to explore blockchain potential in energy industry
GE Power has announced that it joined a study to look into the potential of blockchain technology in energy industry application.
· Technology
- Hyperledger blockchain project welcomes six new members
Enterprise blockchain project Hyperledger has announced that six more organizations have joined its community.
· Technology
- Gibraltar launches blockchain-focused trade association
HM Government of Gibraltar has announced the official launch of a new trade association aimed at accelerating the country’s adoption of blockchain or distributed ledger technology (DLT).
· Technology
- HKMA announces official launch of blockchain-based trade finance platform ‘eTradeConnect’
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the official launch of a blockchain-based trade finance platform developed by a consortium of twelve major banks in Hong Kong.
· Technology
- Crypto wallet startup Ledger seeks expansion across Asia Pacific, opens office in Hong Kong
Crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger has announced its expansion to Hong Kong and the appointment of Benjamin Soong as the Head of Asia Pacific (APAC).
· Business
- Nasdaq joins forces with Microsoft on blockchain technology
Nasdaq is teaming up with tech giant Microsoft on blockchain technology.
· Technology
- Chinese retail behemoth JD.com establishes blockchain research lab
Chinese retail giant JD.com has announced the launch of a joint research lab focused on blockchain technologies.
· Technology
- HKEX seeks to bring blockchain to financial services in Hong Kong via Digital Asset partnership
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is partnering with blockchain startup Digital Asset to work on a blockchain-based post-trade allocation and processing platform for the Northbound trading under Stock Co…
· Technology
- Crypto exchange Coinbase raises $300M in Series E round at $8B valuation
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it has raised $300 million in a Series E funding round led by Tiger Global Management.
· Business
- CMC Markets expands cryptocurrency offering to include bitcoin cash, litecoin and XRP
CMC Markets, a UK-based financial derivatives dealer, has announced that it has expanded its cryptocurrency spread betting and contracts for difference (CFDs) offering to include three additional coins: bitcoin cash (…
· Business
- Sweden’s Riksbank to forge ahead in central bank digital currency project ‘e-krona’
Riksbank’s e-krona project has published a new report that calls for the development of a technical solution for the issuance of the central bank digital currency (CBDC).
· Technology
- Coincheck resumes new account openings, deposits and purchases of some cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major hack in January this year, has announced that it has resumed new account registrations and enabled deposits and purchases in some cryptocurrencies.
· Business
- Sirin Labs to launch FINNEY blockchain smartphone on November 29
Sirin Labs is going to launch its much-awaited “FINNEY” blockchain smartphone on Thursday, 29 November, in Barcelona, The Independent reported.
· Business
- Smart Dubai, IBM announce enterprise-ready government-endorsed blockchain platform in UAE
Smart Dubai, in collaboration with IBM, has announced the Dubai Blockchain Platform, an enterprise-ready government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the UAE.
· Technology
- Intel Capital, Coinbase Ventures back blockchain startup StarkWare Industries’ Series A round
StarkWare Industries, an Israeli blockchain startup, has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Paradigm.
· Business
- Enterprise Ethereum Alliance releases new specifications to ensure blockchain interoperability
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) has announced the release of the latest specifications which will help facilitate blockchain interoperability across entire industries.
· Technology
- UK Cryptoasset Taskforce to issue regulatory perimeter guidance on cryptoassets by end of 2018
The UK government-backed Cryptoasset Taskforce has released a report on the country’s policy and regulatory approach to cryptoassets.
· Regulation
- Russian mining giant Alrosa joins pilot programme of blockchain-based diamond traceability platform ‘Tracr’
Russian diamond giant Alrosa has joined the pilot programme of Tracr, the end-to-end diamond industry blockchain traceability platform being developed by De Beers Group in collaboration with industry stakeholders.
· Technology
- Amir Sarhangi quits Google to join blockchain startup Ripple
Blockchain startup Ripple has appointed former Google executive Amir Sarhangi as vice president of products, Reuters reported.
· People
- European investment firm NXMH acquires bitcoin exchange Bitstamp
Leading crypto exchange Bitstamp has just confirmed its acquisition by NXMH, a Belgium-based investment company.
· Business