Proof of Trust, a smart contract dispute resolution firm, plans to list on the Main Market of London Stock Exchange. A company that uses smart contracts to manage arbitration and dispute resolution around blockchain transactions announced on Jan. 17 its intention to list on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Proof of Trust […]
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Tron is set to introduce privacy technology based on zero knowledge proofs to its smart contracts, using copied Zcash code for the trusted setup. Tron (TRX) is set to feature zero knowledge-based privacy through the work of the TRONZ team. A trusted setup ceremony is set to be conducted soon, which Tron claims in a […]
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The Canadian Securities Administration has issued new guidance that determines which digital currency trading platforms fall under derivatives law. Canadian authorities have issued new guidance to determine which digital currency trading platforms fall under derivatives law. The Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) explained new provisions in the “Guidance on the Application of Securities Legislation to Entities […]
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The U.S. state of New Hampshire fails to pass its second bill to accept crypto for tax payments due to the high volatility of Bitcoin. Lawmakers in the New Hampshire state legislature have killed a bill that would have allowed state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as payment for taxes. On Jan. 8, the New Hampshire […]
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Open interest hovers around $237 million with trajectory clearly pointing to a fresh record coming in January, with volume at three-month highs. Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives trading looks set to reach record levels this month as volume spikes and open interest hovers near all-time highs. Data from CME Group shows that as of Jan. 16, open […]
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The Libra Association has formed a five-member steering committee to guid the network’s technical development. The Libra Association — the government body of the eponymous stablecoin introduced by Facebook in late 2019 — has formed a new committee to guide the network’s technical development. According to an announcement on Jan. 16, the Libra Association has […]
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A surge higher to finally exit the $8,000 range was short-lived at press time as observers waited to see where support would appear. Bitcoin (BTC) hit $9,000 on Jan. 17 as technical metrics continued to break both local and all-time records. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 BTC clips $9,000 as traders lie in wait […]
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Major cryptocurrency exchange Biannce has entered negotiations regarding a partnership in the Japanese market. Binance, one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has started discussions regarding a strategic partnership with two Japanese firms. According to a press release on Jan. 17, Binance has begun negotiations with Z Corporation, a subsidiary of Z Holdings formerly known […]
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Huobi joins Turkey’s leading blockchain initiative to support local cooperation. Major crypto exchange Huobi becomes a member of the Blockchain Turkey Platform to cooperate with local players on blockchain efforts. Five months after officially entering the Turkish market, Huobi joined the Blockchain Turkey Platform as a “Platinum” member, the global crypto exchange announced on Jan. […]
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Venture capital firm Grayscale Investments banked a stellar 2019 to surpass the $1 billion mark in total investments. Venture capital firm Grayscale Investments banked a stellar 2019 to surpass the $1 billion mark in total investments. By the numbers In a comprehensive eighteen-page report, the firm touted a record Q4 in 2019. It raised $225.5 […]
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