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- Blockchain experts slam Nouriel Roubini’s views on blockchain and ICOs
Blockchain technology, which was once confined to being the backbone of cryptocurrencies which started with the inception of bitcoin nearly 10 years ago, has attracted global interest from across industries. While one…
· Insights & Views
- Swiss regulator gives go-ahead to blockchain startup Smart Valor
Smart Valor, a Switzerland-based blockchain startup, has received the regulatory approval to operate in the Swiss financial market, Reuters said in a report dated September 5. Founded in 2017, Smart Valor aims to buil…
· Regulation
- FxWirePro: BTC/USD trades lower, tries to hold 61.8% fib support, break below likely to see dip till 6200
(Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD moved further south on Thursday and has hit a low of 6253 levels so far in the day – down by over 15 percent since September 5 (Bitstamp). While experts are speculating as…
· Investing
- Nasdaq to list cryptocurrencies in 2019 - Report
While Goldman Sachs is reportedly putting its plans to open crypto trading desk on hold, Nasdaq is said to be seeking to list cryptocurrencies on its platform in 2019. In an exclusive report dated August 29, The ICO J…
· Investing
- Tech startup led by former Deloitte Executive announces blockchain supply chain solution ‘SUKU’
A tech startup backed by a team of blockchain veterans led by Deloitte’s Former Global Blockchain Lead, Eric Piscini, has unveiled a blockchain-based supply chain solution. Based in California, Citizens Reserve has an…
· Technology
- Goldman Sachs puts crypto trading desk launch plans on hold – Report
Goldman Sachs is not going to open a bitcoin trading desk anytime soon, sources familiar with the matter have told Business Insider. Earlier in May, The New York Times reported that Goldman Sachs is going to launch a …
· Business
- Crypto and blockchain startups make it to Google’s Launchpad Studio accelerator
Google has welcomed a new cohort of startup companies into the Launchpad Studio accelerator, TechCrunch reported. Inaugurated in 2017, Launchpad Studio is a product development acceleration program that matches top ma…
· Technology
- Major cryptocurrencies crash; markets speculate reasons
Major cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and others – suffered a major price crash today, September 5th. Bitcoin price is down by over 6 percent so far in the day, Ethereum by over 12 percent, and Ripple by…
· Investing
- TransferGo rolls out real-time remittance transfers powered by Ripple blockchain
TransferGo, a digital remittance company headquartered in London, has announced that it has started processing blockchain enabled real-time transfers by using Ripple’s technology. The announcement comes hot on the hee…
· Technology
- PBoC's Digital Currency Institute seeks to expand reach, establishes new research center in Nanjing
The People's Bank of China’s (PBoC) Digital Currency Research Institute is planning to set up new centers across the country in collaboration with research and development institutions and industries. Referring to a r…
· Technology
- Japan’s National Police Agency plans to roll out crypto transaction tracking software next year
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) is going to develop software for tracking cryptocurrency transactions in the wake of rising crimes related to cryptocurrencies, ETH News reported referring to a report from local o…
· Regulation
- FxWirePro: BTC/USD trades just shy of 7400, bias bullish
(Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD has broken above 1w 20-SMA and trading in a tight range on Tuesday (Bitstamp). The pair is currently trading at 7370 levels at the time of writing. On the top side, a cons…
· Investing
- Blockchain smartphone maker Sirin Labs partners with Scanetchain to create new paradigm for mobile
Scanetchain, a NEM-based commercialized augmented reality (AR) blockchain platform, has entered into a partnership with Sirin Labs, a Swiss firm working to build blockchain smartphone. Sirin Labs, which raised $157 mi…
· Business
- South Korea begins training of first batch of blockchain specialists
The government of South Korea has commenced the training of its first batch of blockchain specialists, The Next Web reported referring to a report from local outlet Kinews reports. A batch of 42 candidates has been se…
· Technology
- Crypto exchange operator QUOINE inks agreement with Blockchain Intelligence Group
Canadian blockchain startup Blockchain Intelligence Group (BIG) has signed a client agreement with leading cryptocurrency exchange operator QUOINE, which marks BIG’s second client agreement with a major exchange. QUOI…
· Business
- Temasek denies involvement in Bitmain IPO
Singaporean investment company Temasek is the latest to announce that it has not made any investment in bitcoin mining giant Bitmain.
· Business
- FxWirePro: ETH/USD rangebound, break below trend line support likely to re-test 250
(Refer ETH/USD chart on Trading View) ETH/USD continues to range in a narrow range with its upside capped by 21-EMA. The pair is trading at 290 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, the pair faces s…
· Investing
- Crypto wallet Wirex launches Ethereum Wallet
Wirex, a London-based provider of crypto wallets linked to Visa debit cards, has announced the addition of Ethereum Wallet to its suite of services. The announcement follows Wirex’s successful XRP launch in July and r…
· Business
- Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin corrects previous losses, ETH/USD ditches bullish sentiment, ASX delays integration of blockchain post-trade settlements system – Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices are trading above the $7,300 mark, still in race to reach the next psychological mark at $8,000. After hitting a high of $7,369 yesterday, the cryptocurrency, however, corrected its losses, onl…
· Investing
- Crypto wallet startup Abra announces support for SEPA bank accounts
Crypto wallet startup Abra has announced its support for Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA) bank accounts to buy cryptocurrencies quickly and easily in Europe. Previously, Abra wallets were funded using bank and wire tra…
· Business
- U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls for dedicated web page on ICOs, cryptos, and distributed ledger
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has called for a web page devoted to questions and comments about ICOs, tokens, distributed ledger, and other crypto concepts to offer more clarity in these areas. Peirce, who dissented …
· Regulation
- FxWirePro: BTC/USD consolidates cloud breakout, good to go long on break above 1w 20-SMA
(Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD has broken above Ichimoku cloud as it continues to recover from the lows of 5880 hit last month (Bitstamp). The pair is currently trading at 7287 levels at the time of wri…
· Investing
- Australian Securities Exchange postpones transition to blockchain-based system by 6 months
In a new report, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has announced that it is pushing back the rollout of the blockchain-based system, which will replace its Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS), …
· Technology
- IBM Blockchain World Wire: IBM quietly introduces Stellar-powered cross-border payments solution
IBM has quietly introduced a new blockchain solution that can simultaneously clear and settle cross-border payments in near real-time. Called “IBM Blockchain World Wire,” the solution uses Stellar protocol and can sea…
· Technology
- China’s largest bank ICBC explores blockchain, AI and big data to maintain competitive edge
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is increasingly focusing on blockchain technology and its applications, Chairman Yi Huiman was recently quoted saying. ICBC is the largest bank in China – one of the …
· Technology
- India’s markets watchdog SEBI conducts overseas study tours on cryptocurrencies and ICOs
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) collaborated with regulatory authorities in Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to study cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs). In its Annual Repor…
· Regulation
- Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin holds above $7,000 handle, Japanese city introduces blockchain-powered voting system, Bittrex acquires 10 pct stake in blockchain startup Palladium– Monday, September 3rd, 2018
BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices managed to stay above the $7,000 psychological mark and will now be eyeing the next mark at $8,000. After hitting a high of $7,429 yesterday, the cryptocurrency, however, corrected its gains, o…
· Investing
- Deutsche Börse Group establishes new blockchain and crypto-assets unit
Stock market operator Deutsche Börse Group has set up a new unit to advance its efforts in the area of blockchain development and implementation. The new unit, “DLT, Crypto Assets and New Market Structures”, is aimed …
· Technology
- Japan’s FSA upgrades screening process for cryptocurrency exchanges - Report
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has introduced a stricter screening process for companies seeking to become registered cryptocurrency exchanges, according to Japan Times. The agency ramped up its oversight of …
· Regulation
- People's Insurance Company of China seeks to tap blockchain via DNV GL and VeChain partnership
People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) has partnered with DNV GL, a global quality assurance and risk management company, and leading public blockchain service provider VeChain as it seeks to tap into the potentia…
· Technology
- Web browser Firefox to block crypto mining malware
The Mozilla Foundation, the not-for-profit organization behind Firefox, has announced its plans to start automatically blocking cryptomining scripts in the future versions of its web browser in a bid to protect users …
· Technology
- Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin struggles to hold $7,000 mark, Bithumb to recommence new user registrations from Sep 1, EOS attempts – Friday, August 31st, 2018
BTC/USD: Bitcoin struggled to hold on to the $7,000 psychological mark on Friday, continuing its losses since yesterday after the European Union (EU) considered tightening regulations on how people like to use cryptoc…
· Investing
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – August 31st, 2018
California legislature passes bill to set up blockchain working group California state legislature has passed a bill that calls for the establishment of a working group focused on blockchain technology. The bill, AB 2…
· Technology
- Rakuten to acquire crypto exchange to meet growing demand from forex customers
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has announced the acquisition of a local bitcoin exchange Everybody’s Bitcoin, Finance Magnates reported August 31. Rakuten has announced the complete acquisition of the crypto exchan…
· Business
- Asian internet giants ramping up blockchain and crypto efforts: Baidu, Kakao and LINE in focus
There seems to be a growing trend to set up blockchain-focused subsidiaries and divisions among Asian firms. In a recent survey by PwC, executives said that they believe China will overtake the United States in blockc…
· Business
- Yahoo Finance enables cryptocurrency trading
Yahoo Finance, one of the leading providers of financial information, has added cryptocurrency trading capabilities to its platform. The company added over 100 cryptocurrency quote pages across all platforms last year…
· Business
- FxWirePro: BTC/USD hovers around 5-DMA, further bullishness only on breach of cloud resistance
(Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD dropped to 6792 levels on Thursday before closing at 6984 levels (Bitstamp). The pair is currently hovering around 5-DMA at 6980 levels at the time of writing. On the top …
· Investing
- Indian IT giant Wipro joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Indian information technology services giant Wipro has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) in order to drive blockchain adoption in the transportation industry. Founded in August of 2017, BiTA aims to e…
· Technology
- PwC seeks to boost employees’ digital skills, launches training program on blockchain, AI and drones
PwC is rolling out a two-year training program to enhance the digital skills of its employees, according to a report from DigiDay dated August 30. The program, Digital Accelerators, will begin in January with 1,000 em…
· Technology
- Peer-to-peer crypto exchange AirTM raises $7M in Series A led by BlueYard Capital
AirTM, a financial services startup, has raised $7 million in Series A funding round led by BlueYard Capital – a VC firm that has also been the lead investor of some of the most successful blockchain projects includin…
· Business