Binance Increases Anti-Fraud Measures With Chainalysis Partnership

Binance is using Chainalysis’ AML/KYC product to grapple with multiple international jurisdictions’ regulations. Crypto compliance provider and research firm Chainalysis announced it had partnered with exchange Binance in a press release Wednesday, Oct. 17, in order to improve its detection of suspicious transactions. Binance, currently the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, continues to expand […]

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Rwandan Government to Use Blockchain Tech to Track Conflict Metal Tantalum

Rwanda’s tantalum mining traceability will be improved by British blockchain startup Circulor in tandem with Rwanda’s government. Rwanda has partnered with a U.K.-based blockchain startup to trace the mining of the conflict metal tantalum in the country, according to the startup’s press release, published Oct. 16. Rwanda is the world’s leading producer of tantalum, the mineral […]

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UK-Based Industry Group Develops Blockchain Tool to Track Firms’ Sustainable Commitments

The UK-based industry body RFI Foundation plans to develop a blockchain tool to track firms’ sustainable commitments. A U.K.-based industry body for the responsible finance sector revealed plans to introduce a blockchain tool to monitor firms’ sustainable commitments, Reuters reports Wednesday, Oct. 17. The Responsible Finance & Investment (RFI) Foundation is developing a blockchain-powered tool […]

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US CFTC Official Tackles Accountability in an Era of Smart Contracts

The CFTC’s Brian Quintenz has addressed the question of accountability in an era of disintermediated finance and smart contracts. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s Brian Quintenz has addressed the question of accountability in an era of disintermediated finance and smart contracts. The commissioner made his remarks at the 38th Annual GITEX Technology Week […]

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Bitcoin Volatility Hits Record Low, Calm Before a Major Short-Term Rally? Experts Weigh In

Bitcoin volatility hits all-time low, which could lead Bitcoin to initiate a major rally and bottom out at $6,000 Disclaimer: This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. In the beginning of October, Bitcoin achieved a 17-month […]

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Indian Internet ‘Blockchain Committee’ Attracts Reps From Zebpay, MasterCard, Microsoft

India is getting a dedicated group for exploring blockchain expansion courtesy of the Internet and Mobile Association of India. The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is forming a dedicated focus group for blockchain exploration made up of both big business and cryptocurrency players, Indian daily newspaper Economic Times reported Monday, Oct. 15. Confirmed […]

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Blockchain Startup Offering ‘Dynamic Fees’ To Help Users Save Money On Transactions

sponsored A blockchain company wants to make its technology so easy that “consumers do not know they are using blockchain.” A blockchain-driven startup believes that blockchain technology has the potential to be more than a “one trick pony designed for investors” – setting the objective of creating cutting-edge technology for fast transactions, and delivering “practical […]

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