Was the impact of the “crypto winter” on the entire industry positive or negative? Take a look in an in-depth analysis. It’s hard to tell who was the first to coin — if you’ll forgive the pun — the name for the dramatic price drop of Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins as the “crypto winter.” But […]
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As cyber security becomes prevalent in the crypto space, can major insurance companies provide users with a much-needed safety net? The growth in popularity of cryptocurrencies has, in many ways, outpaced the infrastructure built to support it. In terms of security, cryptocurrency exchanges that serve both as a marketplace and a store of the digital […]
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U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase reinstates GBP transfers for its United Kingdom customers. United States-based crypto exchange Coinbase has reinstated GBP transfers for its United Kingdom customers, according to an official announcement on Oct. 3. Coinbase has also added full support for five new crypto assets — Basic Attention Token (BAT), 0x (ZRX), Augur (REP), Stellar […]
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Investor giant Vanguard is testing a blockchain-powered platform that allows asset managers to trade currencies while avoiding the big investment banks. The Vanguard Group is testing a blockchain-powered platform that will allow asset managers to trade currencies while avoiding the big investment banks. On Oct. 3, Bloomberg reported that the United States-registered investment advisor group, […]
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Stablecoins backed by precious metals — here’s how to choose which one to invest in and why they are stable. Cryptocurrencies are constantly subject to exchange rate fluctuations and are characterized by high price volatility. For making crypto money more useful and more stable, a special type was created: stablecoins. Related: Stablecoins, Explained Stablecoin is […]
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Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Stripe are unsure whether they wish to become paid-up participants in Facebook’s Libra digital currency, sources say. Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Stripe are unsure whether they wish to become paid-up participants in Facebook’s Libra digital currency. As Bloomberg reported on Oct. 2 citing “people familiar with the matter,” the four payment […]
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Digital asset investement firm KR1’s portfolio surged in value in H1 2019, with the company attributing its $5.6 million profit to the launch of Cosmos network. European digital asset investment firm KR1 posted a $5.6 million profit for the half year ending on June 30, 2019, mainly due to the launch of Cosmos network. High […]
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When asked by th U.S. Fed about Libra, some of the nation’s biggest banks say Facebook’s token will reduce their payment volumes. Facebook’s crypto project Libra will potentially create a “shadow banking” system, according to the banks at the Federal Advisory Council (FAC). U.S. banks fear Libra will reduce payment volumes After the United States […]
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Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s latest research supports the theory that the launch of institutional trading platform Bakkt partly caused Bitcoin to drop 20%. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s newest research supports the theory that the launch of institutional trading platform Bakkt partly caused Bitcoin to drop 20%. In the latest edition of its markets overview, Binance […]
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Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg is in talks to testify before the United States House about its Libra stablecoin and global market power. Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg is in talks with the House Financial Services Committee to testify on Libra, Facebook’s stablecoin. Discussions on market power and Libra According to a Bloomberg […]
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