United States cryptocurrency payments startup Flexa has partnered with crypto exchange Coinsquare to bring in-store digital currency payments to Canada. One of Canada’s top crypto exchanges, Coinsquare, has partnered with United States cryptocurrency payments startup Flexa to bring in-store digital currency payments to Canada. In-store crypto payments in Canada The official Twitter account of Canadian […]
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Bitcoin falls under the $11,000 mark again, nullifying only a portion of this week’s gains. Tuesday, Aug. 13 — Bitcoin (BTC) falls under the $11,000 mark again as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate losses on the day by press time. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Bitcoin’s price is currently down by […]
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Crypto regulation in the U.K. is changing for the better, but can the country truly step up its game and build a blockchain friendly ecosystem? The United Kingdom has long been a financial mecca. Ever since the Big Bang and the arrival of Thatcherism in the ‘80s, Britain has cultivated a finance-friendly environment revolving around […]
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Poloniex announces scheme to reimburse margin lenders losses caused by Clams flash crash in May. Cryptocurrency exchange, Poloniex, has announced a scheme to reimburse users affected by a flash crash in May, which led to total losses of around 1,800 Bitcoin (BTC). In an Aug. 13 blog post, the company pledged to repay daily trading […]
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Bitfury chief executive officer and co-founder Valery Vavilov reportedly said that the company created its AI unit. Blockchain startup BitFury launched an artificial intelligence (AI) unit, Reuters reports on Aug. 13. “Data is the new oil” Bitfury chief executive officer and co-founder Valery Vavilov reportedly said that the company’s dive into AI is motivated by […]
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Former Goldman Sachs analyst turned Bitcoin maximalist Murad Mahmudov believes the top cryptocurrency will hit $100,000. Former Goldman Sachs analyst turned Bitcoin (BTC) maximalist Murad Mahmudov believes the top cryptocurrency will hit $100,000. “Zoom out & think big” In a tweet posted on Aug. 13, Mahmudov — who serves as chief information officer (CIO) at […]
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Cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay is introducing new identity verification measures for certain high-value payments, refunds and payouts. Cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay is introducing new identity verification measures for certain high-value payments, refunds and payouts. According to an Aug. 1 announcement from the United States-based firm, the new measures notably do not apply to person-to-person payments […]
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Resistance at $11,500 remains but analysts are hopeful of a fresh breakout as gold challenges local highs. Bitcoin (BTC) price remained fairly buoyant on Aug. 13 despite a fresh delay of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) by United States regulators. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin price unfazed by Bitcoin ETF delay Data from Coin360 showed BTC/USD […]
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Political events saw the peso devalued by 30% against the US dollar overnight. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade at a premium in Argentina after a sharp currency devaluation sent investors running for a safe haven. Argentine peso plunges 30% Data from local cryptocurrency exchange Buenbit put Bitcoin trading around $11,750 at press time Aug. 13, […]
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The platform has suspended all activity while it pursues action against those involved. Newly-launched cryptocurrency exchange Beaxy has suspended trading after some users deliberately crashed the price of altcoin Ripple (XRP). XRP/BTC dips 40% According to a blog post and social media messages, beginning on Aug. 12, Beaxy experienced a sudden surge in XRP trading […]
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