Binance and Huobi have announced support for the upcoming Hive hard fork of the Steem blockchain. Major cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Huobi have announced support for the Steem (STEEM) community’s hard fork to create the new Hive network. On March 18, Binance and Huobi published announcements revealing their support for the Steem hard fork that […]
Continue ReadingA cybersecurity firm has started offering free help to healthcare providers that fall victim to cryptocurrency ransomware. As the novel coronavirus crisis continues, a cybersecurity firm has started offering free help to healthcare providers that fall victim to cryptocurrency-demanding ransomware. According to an announcement on March 18, cybersecurity firm Emsisoft partnered with incident response company […]
Continue ReadingThai fintech DeeMoney has deepened its integration with blockchain-based financial services network RippleNet, further consolidating Ripple’s presence in Asia. Thai fintech DeeMoney has deepened its integration with blockchain-based financial services network RippleNet, further consolidating Ripple’s presence in Asia. As the first non-bank institution in Thailand to sign on to RippleNet, DeeMoney already processes inbound transfers […]
Continue ReadingAs the Coronavirus outbreak rages in the U.S., the government passed relief measures that delay the payment of taxes to July, which also affects crypto investors. The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will defer tax payments below $1 million from April 15 to July 15. Crypto traders can also take advantage of the measure […]
Continue ReadingCanada’s financial regulator has announced that it will soon implement new anti-money laundering laws including stringent reporting requirements for crypto. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Canada (FINTRAC) has announced it will soon implement new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations. The laws including updated guidelines for virtual currencies. In a […]
Continue ReadingEmerging technology could aid survival after a natural disaster. Here’s the case with Australian farmers after the bushfires. Australian farmers are all too familiar with dry and erratic weather conditions affecting day-to-day business. Reports over the last 20 years demonstrate that these conditions will only worsen — with an increased climate estimated to have reduced […]
Continue ReadingBitcoin begins to offset the cautious mood on traditional markets in the wake of a €750 billion pledge from the European Central Bank. Bitcoin (BTC) made unexpected gains on March 19 as another day of coronavirus misery suddenly turned positive for investors. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 BTC price reaches six-day high Data from […]
Continue ReadingHawaii has unveiled a virtual currency sandbox that allows blockchain startups to conduct otherwise unlicensed money transmitting activities. The governor’s office of Hawaii revealed its new ‘Digital Currency Innovation Lab’ on March 17 — a blockchain and cryptocurrency incubator developed through collaboration between the state’s Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Division of Financial Institution […]
Continue ReadingCryptocurrency custodian BitGo now offers insurance for the assets it holds in excess of its $100 million coverage limit. Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo now offers insurance for the assets it holds in excess of its $100 million coverage limit. According to an announcement on March 18, BitGo is the first crypto asset custodian to allow its […]
Continue ReadingThe indefinite suspension of Venezuela’s national banking system is driving further adoption of cryptocurrencies. Peer-to-peer Bitcoin (BTC) trading has surged in Venezuela after shutting banks amid a nationwide quarantine to fight the spread of coronavirus. On March 17, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro brought a country-wide quarantine to slow the spread of COVID-19. With only 33 […]
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