Two Venezuelan companies have partnered to release a cryptocurrency debit card and point-of-sale system. Two Venezuelan companies have partnered to release a cryptocurrency debit card and point-of-sale (PoS) system. “Crypto transfer device” supports four currencies According to a social media release by state-sanctioned exchange CriptoLAGO on Oct. 1, the joint offering with so-called “investment cryptobank” […]
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South Korean exchange Bithumb’s international platform Bithumb Global is looking to establish a regulated cryptocurrency exchange in India, a report says. South Korean exchange Bithumb’s international platform Bithumb Global is looking to establish a regulated cryptocurrency exchange in India. The firm is planning to expand its services to India by partnering with local crypto exchanges, […]
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U.K.-based cryptocurrency data and wallet provider Blockchain.com has come under the spotlight after a string of executive departures. United Kingdom-based cryptocurrency data and wallet provider Blockchain.com has come under the spotlight after a string of exits by company employees. Citing sources familiar with the matter, an article published by The Information on Oct. 2 claims […]
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A Twitter exchange between Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and famous bitcoiner Udi Wertheimer could lead to long-awaited features being added to the platform. One of the Bitcoin (BTC) space’s best-known and most outspoken developers has pledged to advertise Binance for the rest of the year if the exchange implements specific features. Wertheimer tackles Binance lack […]
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Developers behind Facebook’s Libra digital currency are pushing forward despite mounting issues with regulators. Facebook’s Libra digital currency developers have released a new roadmap outlining steps toward its mainnet launch. The update from the Libra Foundation published on Oct. 2 highlights various points of interest for both developers and those who operate the protocol’s nodes. […]
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Swiss crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse partners with fintech firm Amun to launch a new crypto exchange-traded product on the country’s exchange SIX. Swiss crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse has partnered with fintech firm Amun to launch a new crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) on the country’s stock exchange SIX. “ABBA” Bitcoin and Ether ETP goes live As […]
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South Korean blockchain provider Blocko launches in the United Arab Emirates after securing $16 million in funding. Blocko, a South Korean blockchain provider, launched in the United Arab Emirates after securing $16 million in funding. Building full-scale enterprise blockchain solutions On Oct. 2, Middle Eastern business publication Arabian Business reported that Blocko has partnered with […]
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Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague announced the immediate suspension of the OhioCrypto.com website that allows businesses to pay taxes with Bitcoin. Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague announced the immediate suspension of the OhioCrypto.com website that allows businesses to pay taxes with Bitcoin (BTC). In an Oct. 2 press release, Sprague announced that according to an internal review, […]
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Senior members of the House Financial Services Committee asked the Federal Reserve whether there are plans for launching a U.S. dollar digital currency. Members of the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee asked the Federal Reserve whether there are any plans of launching a U.S. dollar digital currency. Fed has the mandate to […]
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Leading Japanese financial firms like Monex Group and SBI Securities are forming a regulatory body for security token offerings. Leading Japanese companies are forming a regulatory association for security token offerings (STO). On Sept. 30, the Nikkei Asian Review reported that firms such as SBI Securities, Nomura Securities, Monex Group and Daiwa Securities Group are […]
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