Visa is preparing its Hyperledger Fabric-based digital identity system for cross-border payments for launch in the first quarter of 2019. Visa is readying its blockchain-based digital identity system for cross-border payments for launch in the first quarter of 2019, according to a press release published October 21. The system, dubbed Visa B2B Connect, will provide […]
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An Australian company that aimed to raise $50 million to create a crypto exchange has shut down “in accordance with” local securities commission requirements. An Initial coin Offering (ICO) conducted by an Australian crypto startup Global Tech Exchange (GTE) has ceased operations, citing the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) requirements, the company’s website reveals […]
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A new Hong Kong Stock Exchange reports advises that crypto and blockchain should be regulated in consistency with existing regulatory frameworks. A new report published by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Oct. 18 proposes that financial technologies (fintech), including cryptocurrencies and blockchain, should be regulated in consistency with existing regulatory frameworks. The report, written […]
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Investment giant Fidelity is turning to digital assets services, and Steve Wozniak gets into blockchain. Coming every Sunday, the Hodler’s Digest will help you to track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions, and much more — a week on Cointelegraph […]
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Following a period of relative calm in the markets, do the charts point to a potential breakout or a breakdown? Let’s find out. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your […]
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Crypto and blockchain-related merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has surged by over 200 percent in 2018, according to data compiled by JMP Securities. In what has been dubbed a “deal frenzy,” crypto and blockchain-related merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has surged by over 200 percent in 2018, CNBC reported Oct. 18. Data compiled by JMP […]
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The U.S. SEC has created the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology which will focus on fintech-related issues, including DLT and cryptocurrencies. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched the agency’s Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), according to an official announcement published Oct. 18. The FinHub will be run […]
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Are Mastercard and VISA about to deem crypto and ICOs ‘high risk’? On October 12, Finance Magnates reported that payment giants Mastercard and VISA will both soon group cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offering (ICO) jurisdictions in a new “high risk” category. What are the consequences for those ‘high risk’ merchants? According to the publication’s undisclosed […]
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Dubai and the United Arab Emirates are making concerted efforts to be global leaders in blockchain adoption. In some countries around the world, governments have had a stifling effect on the adoption of blockchain technology. Conversely, the government of the UAE and Dubai have been the driving force behind the promotion of blockchain use in […]
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Chile, whose banks have recently attempted to close crypto exchanges’ accounts, has a very low level of crypto awareness. The results of the first Financial Knowledge Index conducted in Chile reveal that only 39 percent of citizens have ever heard of cryptocurrencies, according to a paper published Tuesday, Oct. 16, by the Chilean Central Securities […]
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