A two-sided liquidity marketplace just might be the catalyst that will drive the next wave of digital asset trading growth. Two-sided marketplaces are more than a smart business model. These platforms can democratize access and promote widespread economic inclusion in previously inaccessible markets. They have worked wonders in myriad verticals already — e.g., stock exchanges […]
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The SEC amending its definition of accredited investors could have significant implications for regulated crypto token sales. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has made changes to its definition of who qualifies as an “accredited investor,” likely broadening the field of participants for future private equity offerings. According to the commission, this development is […]
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The Chinese government is supporting a new global DeFi association. Amid the ongoing craze around decentralized finance, or DeFi, a blockchain startup in China is launching a global DeFi initiative. Conflux Network, a permissionless blockchain startup, has launched a new DeFi-focused association focused on international cooperation of major industry players. Called “Open DeFi,” the new […]
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The U.S. will likely continue enacting laws to support the use of blockchain technology for purposes beyond securities and digital currency. The current state of blockchain innovation in the United States is a tale of two asset classes. On one hand, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s reluctance to embrace or endorse blockchain-based securities has ground […]
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Companies like Visa and Mastercard are taking an interest in crypto startups to drive growth, but does this challenge the fundamentals of crypto? Financial services giants Visa and Mastercard have shown an increased interest in the trillion-dollar digital payment sector through their recent acquisitions of innovative fintechs. In January this year, Visa acquired fintech firm […]
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John Bigatton has been barred from providing financial services in Australia for seven years for his involvement with the BitConnect Ponzi scheme. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has banned John Louis Anthony Bigatton, the former ‘Australian National Representative’ of the multi-billion-dollar crypto Ponzi scheme BitConnect, from providing financial services for seven years. ASIC […]
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Australian crypto traders can now use one of the largest financial apps in Europe. After opening its doors to Australians last month, one of the largest brokerage firms in Europe is now offering crypto trading services. U.K.-based money app Revolut announced on Sept. 3 that its tens of thousands of Australian customers are now able […]
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Discussing a use case that the Brazilian government started developing last year: a digital identity solution called FinID. Imagine if it were possible for your identity to be available at any time, where third parties could only access it with your consent. The discourse that everyone has the right to own their digital identity has […]
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Turkish Lira-backed stablecoin BiLira is now open for trading on Bittrex Globalcryptocurrency exchange. Users can now use their ERC-20 BiLira tokens to buy Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) on Bittrex Global. The announcement states that there are currently 20 million BiLira tokens in supply. TRYB tokens are minted at the time of deposit, and an […]
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The island continues to work toward full crypto adoption. The Government of Bermuda has announced their partnership with stablecoin platform, Stablehouse. Together they hope to roll out a pilot program for a digital “stimulus” token, targeting both residents and merchants within the islands. According to The Royal Gazette, the idea of launching such a program […]
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