A new study from the WTO has analyzed the potential and possible impact of blockchain technology on international trade. The World Trade Organization (WTO) released a report on blockchain technology’s effect on international trade today, Nov. 27. Per the study, blockchain’s economic value-add on a global scale could reach almost $3 trillion by 2030. “Blockchain […]
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NYSE chairman Jeffrey Sprecher has said that cryptocurrencies will survive as an asset class. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) chairman Jeffrey Sprecher expressed optimism about the survival of digital currencies as an asset class, business news outlet Barron’s reported Nov. 27. Speaking at the Consensus Invest conference, Sprecher — who is also the CEO of […]
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Institutional investor-focused Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange has received a license for operating in Liechtenstein. Professional traders-focused Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange (LCX) has recently acquired a “business license” in Liechtenstein, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Nov. 27. The new license granted by the Liechtenstein Ministry of Economic Affairs is reportedly a milestone for LCX in […]
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Crypto payment processor BitPay has issued advice for users of its open-source Bitcoin (BTC) wallet Copay, which has reportedly been compromised by malicious code. Crypto payment processor BitPay issued advice on its official blog yesterday, Nov. 26, for users of its open-source Bitcoin (BTC) wallet Copay, which has reportedly been compromised by malicious code. The […]
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SEC’s Jay Clayton repeated known elements of the regulator’s stance on cryptocurrency phenomena in a recent interview. The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jay Clayton reiterated the regulator’s strict stance on Initial Coin Offering (ICO) compliance in fresh comments to CNBC Nov. 26. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, during which […]
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sponsored With ICOs losing momentum, a digital asset exchange says security token offerings and crypto bonds could be the next big thing for investors. An established digital asset exchange has announced it is holding a summit in Singapore to explore new opportunities in the marketplace – creating a platform where crypto enthusiasts can detect industry […]
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A Blockchain Capital co-founder has led a $12.75 million Series A funding round for a digital securities startup based on blockchain technology. An American securities tokens startup has closed a Series A funding round led by Blockchain Capital that raised $12.75 million, according to press release exclusively shared with Cointelegraph Nov. 26. Securitize, a technology […]
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Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has installed an ex-ICE executive to head its Ledger Vault offshoot. Cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger announced it is expanding to New York as part of its development of institutional custody offering Ledger Vault, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Nov. 26. Ledger, which launched pre-access for Ledger Vault […]
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Taiwan has implemented new AML regulations on crypto exchanges. Was it influenced by China? On November 2, Taiwan officially tightened anti-money laundering (AML) policies targeted at crypto exchanges, requesting exchanges to monitor and prevent any illegal transaction processed using digital assets. According to the newly drafted Money Laundering Control Act and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act […]
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Monex Group has confirmed Coincheck now supports withdrawals and deposits for all tradable assets on the platform. Hacked Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has begun trading a wider range of assets Nov. 26, a press release confirmed, ten months after funds worth over $530 million were stolen. Monex Group, the Internet broker which purchased the hacked […]
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