Half of the top-30 crypto exchanges try to avoid dealing with U.S., despite it being one of the biggest markets. America is the land of opportunity, so long as you don’t happen to be a cryptocurrency exchange. For several years now, a number of prominent exchanges have opted not to serve U.S. citizens; in fact, […]
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French authorities have observed an uptick in cryptocurrency-related complaints from investors. French financial regulators have observed an increase in complaints regarding cryptocurrencies this year Investors in the country are increasingly filing complaints about digital currencies with France’s Financial Markets Authority (AMF) since January 2019, according to the AMF’s 2019 Risk Map report published on July […]
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Gab has made a bid to seal $10 million in a Series A crowdfunding round that will enable it to decentralize and integrate bitcoin. Social media platform Gab has made a bid to seal $10 million in a Series A crowdfunding round that will enable it decentralize its infrastructure and integrate bitcoin (BTC) and Lightning […]
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Argento and LBX say their regulated product is unique in not involving fiat at any stage. Two European companies have launched what they describe as the world’s first genuine bitcoin (BTC) bond, they confirmed in a joint press release on July 3. Luxembourg-based Argento, a securitization firm, joined forces with London Block Exchange (LBX) to […]
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The largest cryptocurrency rose as high as $11,525 in Wednesday trading, capping daily gains of 20%. Bitcoin (BTC) surprised markets and and the media alike on July 3, jumping over 20% in 24 hours to overcome resistance at $11,000. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Data from Coin360 put BTC/USD firmly in the green Wednesday, following […]
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Financial services firm Jefferies’ recent survey indicates that American users will hardly use Facebook’s forthcoming stablecoin Libra due to a lack of trust. Financial services firm Jefferies’ recent survey indicates that American users will hardly use Facebook’s forthcoming stablecoin Libra due to a lack of trust, The Block reported on July 1 In the survey, […]
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Most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate losses on the day as Bitcoin hovers over the $10,600 mark again. Tuesday, July 2 — most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate losses on the day by press time, as Bitcoin (BTC) hovers over the $10,600 mark again. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 […]
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London-based crypto asset management firm Prime Factor Capital has obtained a license from the FCA to operate as a full-scope Alternative Investment Fund Manager. London-based crypto asset management firm Prime Factor Capital has obtained a license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a full-scope Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM). The development was […]
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The current bitcoin-tether relationship continues a standard historical trend, Jesse Powell told the media. Bitcoin (BTC) is benefitting from inflows of fiat currency as stablecoin Tether (USDT) increases its supply, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken told finance news channel TD Ameritrade Network on July 1. In an interview, Jesse Powell took issue with suspicions […]
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Increased public awareness of Libra will inevitably flow into bitcoin, while banks will seriously suffer, say two new commentators. Facebook’s new cryptocurrency project really can boost bitcoin (BTC), new sources, among them a report from equity research platform Seeking Alpha, said this week. Capitalizing on existing theories about the social media giant’s Libra protocol, the […]
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