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UK: Gov't Taskforce Proposes Crypto Regulation Changes, Questions Crypto Definition
The U.K. Cryptoassets Taskforce has released a report Oct. 29 that proposes some changes for cryptocurrency regulation and raises concerns over how digital assets are traded and used.
Ethereum's Biggest Enterprise Group Is Releasing New Software Specs
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has released its latest round of specifications - the next steps to harmonizing the way large companies use private versions of the second-largest blockchain.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, TRON: Price Analysis, October 29
If the price rebounds sharply from the support, it will indicate that there is buying on dips.
UK Government Says It Will Update Crypto Tax Guidance By Early Next Year
UK officials have outlined a range of regulatory steps around cryptoassets and distributed ledger technology in a new report.
Wider Bitcoin Adoption Could Push Global Warming Beyond 2 C Threshold, Report Says
A new report from climate change scientists has raised the alarm over Bitcoin's carbon footprint and its potential future impact on global warming, published on Nature.com Oct. 29.
German Finance Regulator: International Regulations 'Desirable' for ICOs
Germany's financial regulator wants to see an international effort to regulate Initial Coin Offerings, despite remaining uncertain whether they would ever become more than a "Niche issue," German business outlet Handelsblatt reported Sunday, Oct. 28.
Privacy Crypto Zcash Goes Live With 'Sapling' Network Hard Fork
The privacy-focused cryptocurrency zcash has officially implemented its network hard fork, known as Sapling.
ASIC Resistance Is Still Worth the Fight for Egalitarian Mining, This Time With Merkle Tree Proofs
ASIC resistance is worth pursuing egalitarian mining with our new Proof of Work algorithm, Merkle Tree Proofs.
World's Largest Diamond Producer Alrosa Joins De Beers' Blockchain Pilot
The world's largest diamond mining firm, Russia's Alrosa, has joined the pilot of fellow industry giant De Beers' diamond supply chain blockchain platform "Tracr," mining industry news outlet Mining Weekly reports Oct. 29.
Ripple Hires Former Google Exec as VP of Products
Blockchain payments startup Ripple Labs has hired former Google executive Amir Sarhangi as its vice president of products.
Paradigm Leads $30 Million Funding for Crypto Privacy Startup StarkWare
Cryptography startup StarkWare just closed a $30 million equity funding round led by Paradigm and featuring a number of other major investors, according to an announcement Monday.
Bitcoin Price Drops $200 to Hit Two-Week Low
After nearly two weeks stagnating at around $6,400, bitcoin has suddenly dropped out of the trading range.
Crypto Markets See Stirrings of Volatility as Major Coins Tip Into Red
Monday, Oct. 29: Crypto markets are seeing the first momentum in a while after a period of marked stability: virtually all of the major cryptocurrencies are in the red today, with some seeing losses of between a 4-6 percent range, as Coin360 data shows.
"Mining With No Special Equipment": Token Uses Bitcoin Principles on Ethereum Blockchain
The developers of a token with the slogan "No ICO - No Pre-mine - No Bullsh*t" say it allows users to mine the coin without any mining equipment required, simulating Bitcoin mining mechanism on the Ethereum blockchain.
Nine Japanese Banks to Trial Blockchain Settlement Using Fujitsu Tech
Nine Japanese banks are teaming up to trial a blockchain-based inter-bank settlement system using Fujitsu technology.
IT Firm Fujitsu Builds Blockchain Settlement Trial Infrastructure for Nine Japanese Banks
Japanese multinational IT equipment and services company Fujitsu will build an interbank settlement platform using blockchain technology as part of a joint project with nine domestic banks, Cointelegraph Japan reported Monday, Oct. 29.
Singapore Power Unveils Blockchain Market for Renewable Energy Trading
Singapore Power Group, the country's energy utilities provider, has launched a blockchain-powered marketplace for renewable energy certificates.
Seattle: Catalyst for the Next Blockchain Boom?
Whether you are a start-up or a large enterprise, if you are looking for blockchain talent, it's worth paying close attention to Seattle.
Hitachi and India's Largest Gov't-Owned Bank Partner on Major Digital Payments Platform
Hitachi Payments has partnered with the State Bank of India to establish a nationwide digital payments platform, according to a press release published by Hitachi Oct. 29.
Institutions Are Coming for Your Crypto
A string of developments this past month suggests that - to put it bluntly - the institutions are coming for your crypto.
Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Acquired by Belgian Investment Firm in 'All Cash Deal'
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has been acquired by Belgium-based investment firm NXMH in an "All cash deal," Reuters reports today, Oct. 29.
Why South Korea's Biggest Game Developer Acquired Crypto Exchange Bitstamp
NXMH, the subsidiary of NXC, the $10 billion parent company of game development firm Nexon, acquired major crypto exchange Bitstamp.
Tanzania: Gov't Looks To Information, Technology Sphere for Help in Blockchain Use Cases
The Tanzanian government has openly invited academics and researchers to collaborate in producing "Favorable" blockchain regulations, tabloid-style South African news outlet The Citizen reported Monday, Oct. 29.
Hacked Crypto Exchange Coincheck Posts 66 Percent Lower Revenue in Q3 2018
Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck saw a 66 percent decline in revenue for Q3 2018, according to fiscal results published by the exchange's operator, Monex Group, Oct. 29.
Bitcoin Price May Report Yearly Loss on Its 10th Birthday
With prices trading sideways around $6,400 for the 10th day straight, bitcoin risks reporting a yearly loss for its 10th birthday.
Is Mining Too Complex and Scary? Here's How to Do It With One-Click
Unless you're a hardcore crypto enthusiast with intense technical knowledge, it is highly unlikely that you'd know where to start when it comes to mining.
Binance Introduces Blockchain Tracking Portal for Crypto Donations
Binance has announced the launch of a new generation blockchain-based tracking platform for cryptocurrency donations.
Bitcoin Exchange Bitstamp Confirms Sale to Gaming Group NXC
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has been acquired by NXMH, an investment firm based in Belgium and owned by South Korean conglomerate NXC. In a deal signed last Thursday, the firm took a majority ownership stake in the exchange.
Russian Regulator Tells Financial Action Task Force Members To Control Crypto Circulation
All member states of the Financial Action Task Force should adopt its recommendation to control the exchange of cryptocurrency, their storage and more, Russian daily news outlet Izvestia quoted a government regulator as saying Monday, Oct. 29.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck Reports Over $5 Million Loss in Q3
Coincheck, the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange that suffered a $520 million hack in January, has reported increased losses for the third quarter of 2018.
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