Major crypto exchange Huobi Global has launched support for the Ethereum blockchain-based version of stablecoin Tether. Huobi Global crypto exchange has launched support for the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain-based version of USD-pegged stablecoin, Tether (USDT), according to a press release published on Feb. 27. Starting today, Huobi will offer deposit and withdrawal services for major stablecoin […]
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The Fetch.AI (FET) token sale on crypto exchange Binance’s Launchpad platform closed yesterday, Feb. 25, netting $6 million dollars within a reported 22 seconds. The Fetch.AI (FET) token sale on top crypto exchange Binance’s Launchpad platform closed yesterday, Feb. 25, reaching its hard cap of $6 million dollars with the sale of over 69 million […]
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Binance has launched the testnet of its new decentralized exchange, Binance DEX, which is based on the Binance Chain and supports hardware wallets. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched the testnet of its new decentralized exchange, Binance DEX, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Feb. 20. Per Binance, the exchange, powered by […]
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$3.2 million worth of tokens that were stolen from New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia have been liquidated. $3.2 million in tokens stolen from New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia have been liquidated on major cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a tweet from blockchain analytics firm Elementus on Feb. 4. The hack, which is seemingly the first major […]
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Over 5.5 billion USD Coin (USDC) tokens have been transferred on-chain as of Jan. 31, 2019. Over 5.5 billion USD Coin (USDC) tokens have been transferred on-chain as of Jan. 31 2019, according to a report released by the Centre consortium on Feb. 6. The Centre consortium was founded by crypto finance firm Circle and […]
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Iran could soon release its state-backed coin, and Gemini announces it will complete further security compliance reviews. Top Stories This Week SWIFT Reveals Plans to Launch Proof-of-Concept With Blockchain Consortium R3 Major global banking payments network SWIFT announced plans this week to develop a Proof-of-Concept of a gateway that will let blockchain consortium R3 link […]
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Leading crypto exchange Binance is adding support for credit card crypto purchases for some cryptos, via its partnership with payment processor Simplex. Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance is adding support for credit card crypto purchases through its partnership with payment processor Simplex, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Jan. 31. Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s CEO, […]
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The hacker who breached New Zealand-based crypto exchange Cryptopia reportedly still has access to the exchange’s wallets. Two weeks after it first reported a hack, New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia is still compromised by cyber criminals, according to a blog post from blockchain infrastructure firm Elementus on Jan. 29. The exchange suspended services after detecting a […]
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The CBOE has withdrawn their BTC ETF rule change application, while Wyoming introduces crypto-friendly legislation. Top Stories This Week CBOE Withdraws BTC ETF Rule Exchange Request From SEC Amid Gov’t Shutdown The Chicago Board Options Exchange’s (CBOE) BZX Equity Exchange has withdrawn its request for a rule change from the United States Securities and Exchange […]
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Police in New Taipei, Taiwan, arrested fifteen suspects for allegedly running a cryptocurrency scam that raked in millions of dollars. Police in New Taipei, Taiwan, have arrested fifteen suspects for allegedly running a cryptocurrency scam that earned them millions of dollars, English-language local media Focus Taiwan reports on Jan. 26. According to the article, the […]
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