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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Huobi Korea strengthens its AML protection and launches an inter-exchange hotline to prevent identity theft, voice phishing and other types of fraud. Huobi Korea, the South Korean branch of the world’s sixth largest crypto exchange, has recently strengthened its anti-money laundering (AML) protections, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Feb. 21. According […]
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Blockchain tech company ConsenSys invests in startup Allinfra, which aims to tokenize the unlisted infrastructure area. Ethereum (ETH) blockchain-focused development company ConsenSys has invested in an infrastructure investment startup, Allinfra, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Feb. 21. As per the announcement, Allinfra will rely in part on ConsenSys’ technological capabilities and […]
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The Bank of Lithuania has updated its position on cryptocurrencies and ICOs, but left its underlying principles unchanged. The Bank of Lithuania has updated its position on virtual assets and initial coin offerings (ICOs), according to an announcement published on Feb. 14. The Bank of Lithuania initially issued a document detailing its position towards ICOs […]
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Elon Musk recently stated that Bitcoin is a better transfer of value than paper money. On the week, the coin is up by almost 10 percent. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you […]
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Stablecoins will play a major role in crypto adoption, especially in developing countries, a new study from crypto entrepreneurs shows. Stablecoins will play a key role in mainstream adoption of crypto technologies, according to a report published by California-based stablecoin startup Reserve on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The report, entitled “The State of Stablecoins 2019: Hype […]
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Coinbase has acquired a London-based blockchain intelligence startup to prevent theft of funds and investigate attacks. United States cryptocurrency exchange and wallet Coinbase has acquired blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino, according to a post published in the company’s blog on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Coinbase reveals that the company will continue to operate as a standalone business […]
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Crypto markets have continued gaining momentum, with all top 20 coins in green and Bitcoin testing $4,000. Tuesday, Feb. 19: crypto markets have continued gaining momentum, with all of the top 20 coins by market cap seeing green and Bitcoin (BTC) testing $4,000 again, according to CoinMarketCap. Market visualization from Coin360 Following a slight decline […]
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sponsored A company is offering cash loans of up to $30,000 with crypto as collateral — all without borrowers needing to sell their digital assets. A financial company is giving crypto holders the opportunity to take out cash loans while using their digital assets as collateral. YouHodler — whose name is inspired by the term […]
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Bitcoin bull Tim Draper said that cash will be used only by criminals in five years, while crypto will become widespread. Billionaire investor and known Bitcoin (BTC) bull Tim Draper argued that in five years, only criminals will use fiat as crypto becomes universally widespread. Draper made his claims in an interview with American financial […]
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