Four businesses suspected of selling unregistered securities in Texas have signed a cease and desist order. Texas’ state securities regulator announced it had reached an agreement with four cryptocurrency companies it accused of selling unregistered securities, according to an order released on Feb. 21. The result of a nine-month process, Mintage Mining, BC Holdings and […]
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An official at South Korea’s sole securities exchange operator says the bourse is closely eyeing developments in regard to crypto ETFs. An official at South Korea’s sole securities exchange operator, the Korea Exchange (KRX), says the bourse is closely eyeing developments from United States regulators in regard to Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The official, […]
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Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong has outlined what he believes to be four common misconceptions about crypto custody solutions. Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of United States crypto exchange and wallet Coinbase, has outlined what he believes to be four common misconceptions about crypto custody solutions. His article was published on Fortune’s crypto-focused segment […]
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According to an apparent purchase agreement for Telegraph’s Gram tokens, the network must launch prior to October 31, 2019 in order for token purchase agreements to be valid. Purchase agreements for messenger service Telegram’s Gram tokens will be terminated if the Telegram Open Network (TON) does not launch by October 31, 2019. An apparent purchase […]
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Crypto wallet MyEtherWallet in collaboration with crypto finance firm Bity have launched a platform for the conversion of crypto to fiat without going through KYC requirements. Cryptocurrency wallet MyEtherWallet (MEW) in collaboration with crypto finance firm Bity are releasing a platform to convert cryptocurrency to fiat without Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. MEW announced the […]
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Deutsche Boerse-operated derivatives exchange Eurex is reportedly planning to launch digital currency futures. Eurex, a Germany-based derivatives exchange operated by Deutsche Boerse, is reportedly planning to launch futures contracts tied to digital assets, financial technologies-focused news outlet The Block reported on Feb. 21. People familiar with the matter reportedly told the Block that Eurex is […]
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The financial capital of the world can afford to be picky — but does it stifle fintech innovation? Recently the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) grant statewide virtual currency licenses to two applicants: stock trading service Robinhood and cryptocurrency ATM operator LibertyX. The state’s regulatory regime, commonly known as BitLicense, imposes a set of […]
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Brazil-based Banco BTG Pactual SA has revealed its plans to release а security token, which could be purchased with Gemini Dollars or Ethereum. Latin America’s largest investment bank Banco BTG Pactual SA is releasing its own blockchain-based security token, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 21. The token dubbed “ReitBZ” — which will be backed by distressed […]
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The VP of blockchain and digital currencies for IBM, Jesse Lund, has said that he expects Bitcoin to hit $1 million eventually. The vice president of blockchain and digital currencies for IBM, Jesse Lund, said that he expects Bitcoin’s (BTC) price to eventually hit $1 million. Lund made his prediction during an interview with comparison […]
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Emaar Properties, the developer of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, has officially denied that it enabled crypto payments for property. The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) largest real estate development firm, Emaar Properties, has officially denied reports that it enabled crypto payments for property, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 20. Known for developing the world’s tallest […]
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