Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) are looking for effective cryptocurrency compliance solutions as new regulations are introduced globally to combat illicit activity on the blockchain. What solutions are available to them? With the exposure of traditional banks and financial institutions to crypto-assets and all the risks involved, as well as the continued advice from governmental […]
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Bitcoin and several altcoins are trying to break out of their respective overhead resistance levels in order to restore bullish momentum. Most retail traders find it difficult to go against the herd and buy when the market is down. They generally wait for the price to recover and for improvements in sentiment before jumping in. […]
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He felt his money would do better in a different type of investment. When it comes to choosing between blockchain and more traditional investments, the grass may be greener in the stock market, said Peter Brandt — the CEO of proprietary trading firm, Factor LLC. He went on to note, however, that it all depends […]
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At $16,500, Bitcoin’s market cap would match that of JPMorgan, illustrating just how early the crypto sector is in its growth phase. The sentiment around Bitcoin (BTC) has become noticeably positive after the breakout above $12,000 in August. If this momentum continuously strengthens over the medium term and BTC hits $16,500, it would equal JPMorgan’s […]
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It seems that the private sector is not satisfied with the country’s local fiat money. According to ArzDigital, Gholam Hossein Mozaffari, CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization, hopes that the Iranian government will approve a proposal to use crypto funds, such as Bitcoin (BTC), to pay for car imports on Kish Island in Iran. […]
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With DeFi platforms bringing in profits for users, jumping onto this wagon seems to be highly attractive. But how easy is it to do? In 2020, as a result of the economic crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19, the world financial system is facing an increasing number of problems. The authorities of large countries […]
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MicroStrategy has outperformed Nasdaq since buying BTC. Now it’s doubling down. MicroStrategy’s board of directors elected to make Bitcoin (BTC) the company’s primary reserve asset. The SEC disclosure stated that this may lead to the future expansion of the company’s cryptocurrency holdings beyond the original purchase of 21,454 BTC, equivalent to $250 million: “Bitcoin serving as […]
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When is an NFT not an NFT? The Polyient Games Founders Key, or PGFK, token sale begins Sep. 15, with a strictly limited 12,000 of the tokens up for grabs. This follows an August pre-sale during which the company sold an initial 500 tokens. Each PGFK will be a non-fungible token, or NFT, with a […]
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Is cryptojacking still an underrated threat? According to a study published by cybersecurity firm, Aqua Security, cloud servers remain a major target for cryptojacking — a type of attack whose main motivation is to mine cryptocurrencies. The “2020 Cloud Native Threat Report” states that between the second half of 2019 and the first half of […]
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The FATF doesn’t seem to like frequent jurisdiction hoppers, notably Binance. A new report by the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, details a series of red flags that can help identify illicit activity involving cryptocurrencies. Among them are a general set of guidelines involving exchanges in jurisdictions with weaker regulations, where Binance is seemingly […]
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