The coronavirus pandemic is changing the global narrative about the crypto space, India is not the exception: What to expect in crypto law updates from India? In one of 2020’s biggest stories about cryptocurrencies so far, the Indian Supreme Court struck down a blanket ban on trading cryptocurrencies issued by the Reserve Bank of India […]
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Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has become the latest industry actor to join philanthropic efforts to fight the COVID-19 global health crisis. Seychelles-registered crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has become the latest industry actor to join philanthropic efforts to fight the COVID-19 global health crisis. On April 20, the exchange’s operator, HDR Global Trading, launched a dedicated […]
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Bitcoin shows signs it is vulnerable to a severe correction, Libra embarks on a massive U-turn to woo regulators, and Maker slapped with a $28-million lawsuit. Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, […]
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An Internet of Things blockchain specialist and a healthcare data firm have teamed up to create a solution for fighting the pandemic that complies with European data privacy laws. An Internet of Things (IoT) blockchain specialist and a healthcare data firm have teamed up to devise a solution for fighting the pandemic that complies with […]
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Chinese firms are banned by the Chinese government from selling medical supplies to overseas clients due to “low quality” products. The Chinese government has banned state-backed blockchain firm, Tus Data Asset, from exporting medical supplies to countries dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the local newspaper The Global Times, the Beijing-based company was blacklisted […]
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The crypto-based emergency app has seen its popularity explode amid the coronavirus crisis. Crypto-based emergency app Guardian Circle has seen a huge surge in monthly downloads due to the coronavirus crisis. According to figures supplied by the project to Cointelegraph, more than 5150 new users downloaded the app in March. That represents monthly growth of […]
Continue ReadingAs the pandemic challenges the global economy and forces people to abandon cash, a CBDC might be the right tool to fix the financial system. The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing the global economy toward a major recession, but there may be a silver lining in all this for the crypto industry: The accelerated adoption of […]
Continue ReadingThe Texas securities regulator has taken emergency action against a cloud mining firm touting unverified charitable donations. The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) has taken emergency action against cloud mining firm Ultra BTC Mining for issuing unregistered securities. The emergency cease-and-desist order was jointly filed against Ultra Mining by the TSSB and the Alabama Securities […]
Continue ReadingBlockchain technology will be used to ensure the authenticity of Chinese KN95 face masks by leveraging VeChain. As the United States continues to struggle with a shortage of N95 masks needed to combat the deadly coronavirus, the Food and Drug Administration announced on April 3 that it has approved the use of KN95 masks in […]
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The Texas State Securities Board issued an emergency order against a crypto mining firm that allegedly made fraudulent COVID-19 charity claims. The Texas securities regulator has continued its crackdown on cryptocurrency scams, spotting an alleged fraudulent crypto firm that made fake claims about COVID-19 donations. On April 8, the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) issued […]
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