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Crypto News From the Spanish-Speaking World: Oct. 28–Nov. 3 in Review

November 3, 2019cashtechnews

Cointelegraph en Español presents a weekly digest of selected cryptocurrency- and blockchain-related news from the Spanish-speaking world. The Spanish-speaking world has seen major cryptocurrency and blockchain developments with the Argentinian tax agency applying taxes to transactions with e-wallets, the central bank of Argentina tightening its restrictions on exchanges, and the Dash Latam community ceasing its […]

Not a Fee, But ‘Long-Term Payment’ — How Crypto Exchanges List Tokens

November 3, 2019cashtechnews

Even though cryptocurrency exchanges claim to not call them listing fees, they still accept payments before adding tokens to their platforms. Visit the website of any stock exchange platform, like the Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange, and the listing fees for new companies are there to see. There is hardly any controversy when […]

Are Stablecoin Futures Built to Last?

November 3, 2019cashtechnews

If a stablecoin is truly stable, why is a futures contract needed, as there is no risk to hedge? OKEx, the world’s fifth-largest crypto exchange, announced on Oct. 29 plans to launch Tether (USDT) futures trading, featuring a linear contract with leverage of up to 100x. Stablecoin futures, the exchange said, offer a simpler and […]

Crypto News From Japan: Oct. 27–Nov. 2

November 2, 2019cashtechnews

From Cointelegraph Japan: This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from Japan. In this week’s selected cryptocurrency- and blockchain-related news from Cointelegraph Japan, the Japanese Liberal Democratic League said that it will formulate a quantum technology innovation strategy by the end of this year, crypto exchange Coincheck’s registered users are steadily increasing, Mt. Gox trustee […]

Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Oct. 27 – Nov. 2 in Review

November 2, 2019cashtechnews

This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from the German-speaking world, courtesy of Cointelegraph auf Deutsch. The German-speaking world has experienced another week full of exciting developments in the crypto industry, with Germany setting the pace in the European fintech scene, German banks arguing in favor of a digital euro, Austria testing how to trade […]

Bitmain’s New IPO Attempt in Jeopardy as In-Fighting Goes Public

November 2, 2019cashtechnews

After being pummeled by the 2018 crypto winter, two mining giants — Bitmain and Canaan — have filed for IPOs with the SEC in U.S. In 2017, Bitmain ruled the roost and all eyes were on China, but 2018 was a barren year for cryptocurrency. Prices plummeted. Companies crumpled. The long-awaited initial public offerings of […]

Why Libra Isn’t Ready and Congress Not Buying Zuckerberg’s Testimony

November 1, 2019cashtechnews

Here is why Libra is not ready to launch a cryptocurrency yet and why lawmakers find it hard to separate Facebook from the association. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to Capitol Hill to testify before Congress on Oct. 23 about the company’s planned use of the cryptocurrency it is backing, Libra, attempting to debunk the […]

Proof-of-Work Doesn’t Solve Every Blockchain Use Case

October 31, 2019cashtechnews

Alternative use cases for a blockchain, existing alternatives to proof-of-work, and a case for why we need new consensus mechanisms. The Bitcoin white paper was published 11 years ago today, on Oct. 31, 2008, meaning that Bitcoin (BTC) is celebrating its 11th year of existence. From its humble beginnings to over a $300 billion market […]

Regulators Hostile to Bitcoin Will Fall Out of Favor, Warns Samson Mow

October 31, 2019cashtechnews

Bitcoin is digital freedom because it allows making the transactions that others don’t want you to make, Blockstream CSO says. Hostility to Bitcoin (BTC) from the global regulators is a double-edged sword that can hurt authorities if they lose their power, the Blockstream Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) warned. During a panel at a Liquid meetup […]

Canada Pushes to Regulate Crypto Adoption, Forgoing Volatile BTC Past

October 31, 2019cashtechnews

Canada’s volatile history of mainstream adoption and fraud is directly impacting the future of cryptocurrency in the country. Recently, Canada’s central bank has been leading working groups with global partners exploring a blockchain future. Their crypto presence has soared with Ernst & Young’s announcement that it is using Toronto to test its public government expenditure […]

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Crypto News From the Spanish-Speaking World: Oct. 28–Nov. 3 in Review

Not a Fee, But ‘Long-Term Payment’ — How Crypto Exchanges List Tokens

Are Stablecoin Futures Built to Last?

Crypto News From Japan: Oct. 27–Nov. 2

Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Oct. 27 – Nov. 2 in Review

Bitmain’s New IPO Attempt in Jeopardy as In-Fighting Goes Public

Regulators Hostile to Bitcoin Will Fall Out of Favor, Warns Samson Mow

Canada Pushes to Regulate Crypto Adoption, Forgoing Volatile BTC Past

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