An enormous disparity between the market value and the official peg of Lebanon’s lira has resulted in chaotic pricing on Localbitcoins. With Lebanon’s currency hitting new record lows of 4,000 Lebanese lira (LBP) per $1, chaotic prices are being listed by Lebanese Localbitcoins traders. As of this writing, spreads between listings on both sides of […]
Continue ReadingSecuritize, a compliance platform for token issuers, has released a new tool that ensures private digital securities trading is completed compliantly. Securitize, a digital securities platform backed by major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, has announced a new tool that assures that secondary market transactions of digital securities are compliant with regulations. According to an April 22 […]
Continue ReadingHaving just recently announced plans to close shop, Bitcoin payments facilitator Purse.io says it is now reconsidering due to “an incredible outpouring of support from the community.” Having just recently announced plans to close shop, Bitcoin (BTC) payments facilitator Purse.io says it is now reconsidering due to “an incredible outpouring of support from the community.” […]
Continue ReadingItalian-Cuban entrepreneur launches Cuba’s first decentralized Bitcoin exchange, but global regulations and slow internet connections could confuse the issue. While most crypto businesses keep out of Cuba due to regulatory uncertainties and hefty American sanctions, Italian-Cuban entrepreneur Mario Mazzola developed and deployed Cuba’s first peer-to-peer Bitcoin (BTC) exchange. Blockchain and cryptocurrency news outlet Decrypt reported […]
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Crypto pundits believe that the Libra Association has allayed most of the concerns put forth by regulators by updating its white paper recently. Following an overhaul of Libra’s original white paper that was met with strong skepticism from United States policymakers, a member of the House Financial Services Committee — Democrat Rep. Sylvia Garcia from […]
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The app will enable users to convert fiat currency into BABB’s native token throughout Europe, which can be sent abroad. Crypto wallet banking and donation app BABB has announced on April 20 that they have incorporated a cash-out fiat gateway with GBP/EUR conversion in 36 countries in Europe. According to the official announcement, users can convert […]
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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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An Ethereum domain name is being used as sole loan collateral for the first time, as Rocket LP DAO turns the “brantly.eth” domain into and NFT. Rocket LP DAO, a 4-month-old loan provider that uses non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as collateral, issued a $1,000 loan this week, backed by only one Ethereum domain name — brantly.eth. […]
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Major cryptocurrency exchange added Venezuelan Bolivar to its P2P trading portfolio. On April 16, major cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, announced that they are listing the Venezuelan Bolívar (VES) in their peer-to-peer trading platform against BTC, USDT, ETH, BNB, BUSD, and EOS, with no fees attached. Exchange customers can now search for local P2P merchants who have stable […]
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Despite community rejection, a controversial IFP miner’s tax remains embedded in the code for the upcoming network upgrade. Despite being roundly rejected by a vocal majority of the Bitcoin Cash community, a controversial miner’s tax is still causing rifts among the coin’s adherents. In January, a conglomerate of Bitcoin Cash mining companies suggested an enforced […]
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