Binance announced its first crypto lending platform Binance Lending that will be available for subscription from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29. Major crypto exchange Binance will launch its first crypto lending product on Aug. 28, 2019. According to an official announcement on Aug. 26, holders of Binance coin (BNB), Ethereum Classic (ETC) and Tether (USDT) […]
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Experts in law, blockchain technology and crypto take on the question: Could the U.S.’s First Amendment regulate the legality of Bitcoin as free speech? There is a concept that exists in the crypto space that effectively states: Bitcoin (BTC) is code, code is speech and speech is protected under United States law. We asked legal […]
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Luno CEO Marcus Swanepoel says that most of its users aren’t using Bitcoin to transact but for investment and speculation. Marcus Swanepoel, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Luno, says that most of its users use Bitcoin (BTC) as an instrument for investing and speculating. Transacting, however, comprises a small share of the cryptocurrency’s use cases, he […]
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Germany’s WEG Bank receives green light from Estonia to serve as a crypto custodian. German bank WEG Bank obtained a cryptocurrency trading and custody in Estonia. WEG Bank confirmed in a tweet published on Aug. 25 that it obtained a crypto trading and custody license in Estonia. Estonia greenlights German bank to trade and hold […]
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A cryptocurrency firm heckled at the Black Hat hackers’ conference is suing the event organizers for failing to protect it from the audience’s barbs. A cryptocurrency firm heckled at the Black Hat hackers’ conference is suing the event organizers for failing to protect it from the audience’s barbs. Crown Sterling — which some attendees have […]
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English Premiere Leage football club Manchester City partnered with South Korean blockchain football gaming startup Superbloke. English Premiere Leage football club Manchester City (Man City) has announced a partnership with South Korean blockchain football gaming startup Superbloke. Fans can support players through blockchain Under the partnership announced by Man City on Aug. 26, Superbloke incorporates […]
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Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority has released guidance on regulatory requirements for payments on the blockchain under FINMA supervision. Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has released guidance on regulatory requirements for payments on the blockchain under FINMA supervision. The new guidance for virtual asset service providers, published on Aug. 26, applies to blockchain service […]
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The precious metal has gained 27.5% since Grayscale rebranded its website urging investors to dump gold for Bitcoin. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) told investors to ditch gold for Bitcoin (BTC) just before the precious metal surged. A case of bad timing for Grayscale That was the latest observation from RT host and Bitcoin bull, […]
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A new partnership is eyeing the creation of a blockchain-based identity system to improve financial inclusion in Buenos Aires. A new partnership between a development bank, a nongovernmental organization (NGO) and a tech corporation is eyeing the creation of a blockchain-based identity system to improve financial inclusion in Buenos Aires. IDB Lab (the Innovation Laboratory […]
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Sudden spurts up and down have long been a mystery for recent $300 Bitcoin price swings. Bitcoin (BTC) price temporarily passed $10,500 on Aug. 26 as the largest cryptocurrency started the week in a bullish mood. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 Data: blame margin traders for Bitcoin price volatility Data from Coin360 revealed an abrupt change […]
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