Category: News
CFTC Chairman Recommends A ‘Do No Harm’ Approach In Regulating Cryptocurrencies
J. Christopher Giancarlo recently talked about Crypto regulations and indicated that he supports a favored approach that would allow the new industry to grow. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman compares the sector with internet and is of the opinion that lack of strict regulations is what helped the internet to grow, as we know […]
Bittrex Cryptocurrency Exchange To Enter Malta Market
Bittrex, an American Cryptocurrency exchange has announced plans to open a branch in Malta next month. The US-based exchange is currently is seeking to reach more markets beyond America. Malta has emerged as a Cryptocurrency haven due to its Crypto -friendly policy that has seen the country put in place favorable regulations. Many Crypto firms […]
Crypto Industry Players Launch Crypto Lobby Group
The price of Bitcoin has been on the decline, not only in the past few weeks but in the year in general when compared to the previous year which saw Bitcoin’s price rise to staggering levels. This, however, has not deterred officials in the industry from organizing a charm offensive with the main targets being […]
A Chinese Company To Provide Cryptocurrency Custody Services
InVault, a Chinese blockchain startup is of the opinion that the elimination of human factor in the storage of Cryptocurrency could guarantee the security and safety of the digital assets. The Shanghai-based firm has announced plans to provide these services to Cryptocurrency exchanges. The new service will allow the exchanges to engage in other activities […]
Cryptocurrency Trading In India Since RBI Ban
Indian Crypto traders have had hard times since the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ordered the financial institutions not to provide banking services to Cryptocurrency exchanges. However, the Crypto traders have come up with creative methods that have enabled them to survive while waiting for the ruling by the country’s Supreme […]
Silicon Valley Jewelers Turn To Cryptocurrency Payment
A jewelry shop, located in Silicon Valley has reported a significant growth in the number of payments made in Cryptocurrency. The area has some of the highest rent rates as it is home to some of the world’s largest companies such as Instagram, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft. Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry has been accepting virtual […]
How To Engage In Crypto Trading Safely
For most Cryptocurrency proponents, it is challenging to live without the coins in their life. Although this is hard to imagine among those who don’t engage in the trade, it is as a hard habit to quit as doing drugs. Given that the sector is unstable and prices keep changing every second, many Crypto traders […]
Bitcoin Price Rises As Iranian Government Recognizes Crypto Mining
Several factors such as improved Crypto-regulatory environment, economic sanctions, and high demand for foreign currency has seen Bitcoin Core (BTC) price in Iran hit $24,000. Immediately the government approved plans to recognize Bitcoin mining, the price of the leading Cryptocurrency skyrocketed. Iran has turned to digital currencies to circumvent the economic sanctions imposed by the […]
Blockchain Database To Scotland’s PRS
A property company in Scotland is partnering with a local blockchain firm to develop what will be the first of its kind, a Blockchain-based PRS (Private Rented Sector) database. Rent Pressure Zone Application Requirements Citylets, a portal that facilitates property letting has announced that it will be partnering with the tech company, Wallet.Services, to create […]
Could India Be Headed For Crypto Regulation?
Questions have arisen about the next move for India after it was reported that the country sent senior regulatory officials to Crypto friendly countries in the fiscal year 2017-18. According to the report, the government sent Securities and Exchange Board of India officials to Switzerland, the UK, and Japan to learn more about Cryptocurrencies and […]