CipherTrace seeks to fill the “blind spot” in crypto compliance with the launch of Armada. April 28, CipherTrace launches Armada, a product designed to eliminate risky cryptocurrency blind spots for banks and financial institutions. Unlike other products by CipherTrace and many similar products by its competitors, Armada focuses on the off-chain data instead of on-chain […]
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Digital signatures, electronic identification and electronic signatures: Could Europe’s experience with their regulation help Australia (and not only)? Europe has been running a legislative framework for electronic signatures and digital identities since 1999. In 2014, the European Parliament introduced a significant upgrade by presenting electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal […]
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Recent turbulence has brought traditional tools such as circuit breakers to the forefront of crypto community discussions. Since the inception of Bitcoin, volatility has been a part of the cryptocurrency narrative even before exchanges and the current mainstream mentions. Now that traditional markets are showing volatility further exacerbated than anti-fragile cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Continue ReadingLegal, regulated crypto is starting to move through the Asia-Pacific region. Chainalysis announced the extension of its cooperation with South Korean crypto exchange Upbit today, aiming to provide blockchain analysis support across the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). According to the announcement, Upbit APAC will start using Chainalysis KYT (Know-Your-Transaction) to provide a safe trading environment and […]
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One of the Stellar Development Foundation’s recent hires said he is personally more concerned with industry growth than trading or holding individual assets. International and Public Affairs professor, Ronaldo Lemos, a recent addition to the Stellar Development Foundation, or SDF, said his personal interests align more with industry growth than asset holding or trading. “I’m […]
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Social payments application Bundle launched its service in Nigeria after incubation by leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Social payments application Bundle launched its service in Nigeria after incubation by leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance. According to an announcement on April 23, Bundle now allows its users to request, send and receive cash or crypto from their peers […]
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PlusToken is not behind the recent Bitcoin price crash, but as scam activity peaks amid the pandemic they may still affect the market. Bolstered by the new coronavirus pandemic, scams continue to be rampant in the cryptocurrency world. From malware to fake investment programs and even fake donations to health organizations, scammers are known for […]
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Most crypto analysts believe that proper regulation is needed when it comes to promoting the legitimacy of stablecoins. According to a study released by the G-20’s Financial Stability Board on April 14, stablecoins pose a pertinent risk to the financial stability of the global economy and therefore need to be regulated in a manner that […]
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An overview of 2020’s four most significant regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges around the world. The lack of uniformity among different jurisdictions’ cryptocurrency laws makes it difficult for crypto exchanges seeking to expand to new markets. While some countries are embracing and fostering innovation, others are more hostile to Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Further exacerbating […]
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Italian blockchain firm LKS created a non-fungible token-based system that allegedly can prevent the spread of fake news. Italian blockchain firm LKS created a non-fungible token (NFT)-based system that allegedly can prevent the spread of fake news. According to an announcement sent to Cointelegraph on April 14 — other than countering fake news — LKS’s […]
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