Tron founder and CEO Justin Sun has finally had a charity lunch with Berkshire Hathaway chairman and billionaire Warren Buffett after a series of delays last year. Tron founder and CEO Justin Sun has finally had his charity lunch with Berkshire Hathaway chairman and famous billionaire Warren Buffett after a series of delays last year. […]
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The Ugandan government is reported to be making moves in banning pyramid schemes, which may put additional restriction for cryptocurrency usage and reporting. Ugandan legislators are exploring the role of cryptocurrencies in connection with pyramid scheme frauds that are often found in the country, local newspaper PML Daily reported on Feb. 4. While legislators are […]
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A co-founder and former lead developer of IOTA has threatened the project’s co-founder and IOTA Foundation director David Sønstebø with a lawsuit. A co-founder and former lead developer of the decentralized network IOTA, Sergey Ivancheglo, has IOTA Foundation director David Sønstebø with a lawsuit over 25 million MIOTA (over $8.5 million). Ivancheglo announced that he […]
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The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, is looking to hire a specialist with a cryptocurrency background. The United Kingdom’s major financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is looking to hire a specialist with a cryptocurrency background. Specifically, the FCA is seeking an intelligence associate with crypto expertise to address digital assets […]
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RBI’s legal counsel claims crypto can adversely affect India’s financial stability. Back in April 2018, the Reserve Bank of India decided to go ahead and issue a notice prohibiting all of India’s banking and financial institutions from offering their services to crypto exchanges, companies operating within the space, and individuals seeking to explore the nascent […]
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Smart contract platform Quras partners with Africa’s non-profit blockchain association BNUG to connect Asia and Africa’s blockchain communities. Quras, a smart contract platform that enables anonymous, private-protected transactions, has partnered with non-profit association Blockchain Nigeria User Group (BNUG). According to a Feb. 5 press release from Quras, the new partnership will enable Quras to expand […]
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Israeli blockchain startup Clear has raised $13 million in a Series A round led by Fidelity-backed Eight Roads. Israeli blockchain startup Clear has raised $13 million in a Series A round led by Fidelity-backed Eight Roads. Clear — which develops blockchain networks for high-volume transaction systems between businesses — announced the round’s completion in a […]
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A frenetic 24 hours has seen many major altcoins put in at least 10% growth, while Bitcoin holds ground above $9,500. Altcoin investors had much to celebrate on Feb. 6 as NEM (XEM) led a resurgence in the price of many major cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 NEM hits six-month high Data from […]
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Six major central banks will reportedly meet in April to discuss central bank digital currency development. Six major central banks will meet in April to discuss the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDC). The Japan Times reported on Feb. 6 that — according to a source familiar with the matter — the meeting will […]
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A member of the U.S. Fed’s board of governors has signalled that the institution is more open to the idea of central bank digital currency. A member of the United States Federal Reserve’s board of governors has signalled that the institution is more open to the idea of central bank digital currency than previously. Lael […]
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