Bitcoin seems set to test the $7,000 resistance level after the US Federal Reserve launched an open-ended asset purchase program.
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BitMEX Addresses Bitcoin (BTC) Price Plunge on its Platform
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX has explained last week’s outage which sent the price of Bitcoin down to as low as $3,700.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Struggles to Climb $8,000 after Hitting Two-Month Low
Bitcoin dropped majorly alongside global equities following coronavirus fears and tanking oil prices. Now, it appears the digital currency is trying to bouncing back.
Bitcoin (BTC) Acting like Safe Haven Assets, says CME Group CEO Terry Duffy
With Bitcoin appreciating in January amidst issues of global importance, its status as a safe haven asset seems to be cementing among industry experts.
Cardano (ADA) Overtakes Tether (USDT) and Stellar Lumens (XLM) to Become Eighth Largest Crypto
Cardano’s positive momentum continues, with the coin gaining more than 20% in Wednesday’s trading session.
Crypto Specialist Job Opening at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
The regulatory body is hiring a crypto specialist attorney advisor for its Trading and Markets division.
eToro Bets on ‘Tokenized Future” with Acquisition of Danish Blockchain Startup Firmo
Trading platform eToro has bought Copenhagen-based smart contracts development company Firmo.
Rakuten’s Crypto Exchange Ready to Go Live Next Month
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has completed the registration of Rakuten Wallet as cryptocurrency exchange.
Institutional Crypto Exchange Seed CX Expands to Asia Through Partnership with Hydra X
US institutional cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX to reach Asia by integrating its trading venue with Hydra X’s platform Sigma.
Tokeny Launches Identity Ecosystem for Digital Assets Holders
Tokenization platform Tokeny has launched InvestorID. The DApp was welcomed by Luxembourg finance minister Pierre Gramegna.
QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Michael Patryn is Actually Convicted Criminal Omar Dhanani, Reveals Report
According to official records cited by Bloomberg, QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Michael Patryn is convicted criminal Omar Dhanani.
IBM World Wire Goes Live, Six International Banks to Issue Stablecoins on New Network
US tech giant IBM has announced the launch of its Stellar blockchain-powered real-time global payments network.
Coinbase Custody Runs Its First Direct OTC Trade from Cold Storage
Coinbase’s Custody and OTC services have been integrated to provide “easy and immediate liquidity” to customers’ offline funds.
Thailand SEC Gives Go-Ahead to Country’s First ICO Portal
Thailand’s first ICO platform is nearing launch after receiving a green light from the country’s securities regulator, according to a report by a local news outlet.
Huobi Launches Support for Ethereum-Based Tether (USDT)
Huobi is now offering deposit and withdrawal services for stablecoin Tether in both its Bitcoin-based Omni Layer Protocol and its ERC-20 token form.
Bitfinex Introduces Margin Trading for Tether (USDT)
Crypto exchange Bitfinex is now offering a USDT/USD trading pair for margin trading.
SBI Holdings’ VCTRADE Enables BTC, ETH and XRP Deposits
Newly-launched cryptocurrency exchange VCTRADE has announced that it now accepts deposits for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple.
Securrency, AX Trading Announce Security Token Issuance Partnership
US fintech companies Securrency and AX Trading have partnered for the tokenized issuance and trading of digital securities.
Belgian Financial Watchdog Adds 14 Crypto Platforms to Scam Blacklist
Belgium’s FSMA has updated its crypto-related fraud blacklist, which now features a total of 113 sites.
Tether (USDT) Tokens Are Fully Backed by USDT, Bank Statements Reportedly Show
A new report presents evidence of Tether’s legitimacy, suggesting the stablecoins issued match the company’s fiat holdings.
Tokeny Introduces T-REX Standard for Compliant Security Token Transfer
Tokenization platform Tokeny has announced the release of its new T-REX blockchain standard, designed to ensure compliance in security token transfers.
Hydro Foundation to Fork 0x Protocol, Eliminate ZRX Token
The Hydro Foundation will fork 0x to increase the liquidity of the protocol.
Security Token Market Partners with Pink Sky Group to Connect Investors with Resources
STO marketplace Security Token Market has announced a partnership with blockchain research and consulting firm Pink Sky Group.
Raise, A&K Partner on Africa’s First Security Token Framework
Tech startup Raise and corporate law firm A&K are to introduce some legal clarity into Africa’s security token space.
Germany’s Boerse Stuttgart, SolarisBank to Launch Crypto Exchange in 2019
The second-largest German stock exchange has partnered with fintech company SolarisBank for a new crypto trading venue.
Ukraine’s Former Prime Minister Suggests Blockchain Solution to Country’s Corruption Problems
Yulia Tymoshenko has proposed to tackle Ukraine’s corruption using blockchain technology.
S Korea’s National Assembly Discusses Crypto Regulation with Local Industry Majors
South Korean crypto exchanges and politicians gather together to debate on the regulatory scope for the local digital assets market.
Morgan Creek Digital Makes $1M Buffett-Style Bet on Crypto to Beat Stocks
Morgan Creek Digital has announced Buffett Bet 2.0 — a $1 million wager that its crypto index will beat the S&P 500 over the next decade.
Binance Introduces Sub-Account Feature for Institutional Clients
Crypto exchange Binance has launched a new multi-account functionality geared towards institutional users.
Tokeny and Security Token Network Team Up on STO Initiative
Tokeny and Security Token Network will work together to deliver security token offering (STO) services and boost the industry’s broader adoption.