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Crypto Software Firm Blockchain Launches Ledger-Powered Hardware Wallet
Crypto software company Blockchain has launched a new hardware device that integrates with its existing online wallet, developed in partnership with crypto hardware security firm Ledger, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph today, Oct. 25.
Blockchain's First Hardware Wallet Will Let You Trade Crypto for Crypto
One of the oldest software wallet providers in the cryptocurrency industry is launching its first hardware product.
23-Year-Old Australian Woman Arrested Over Theft of 100,000 XRP
A 23-year-old woman from Sydney, Australia, has been arrested over the alleged theft of cryptocurrency worth over $300,000 at the time.
Crypto May Be Struggling, But Blockchain is Thriving
While the crypto markets likely have a slow, measured recovery in their future, just like web platforms before them, current pure-financial troubles belie the fact that the core blockchain technology on which cryptocurrencies function is progressing at breakneck speed.
SEC Launches FinHub to Communicate With Industry, But What Does it Have to Say?
The SEC, being an independent federal agency responsible for protecting investors from fraud schemes, has been trying to regulate the crypto market in the U.S. However, due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and lack of federal regulatory framework, the agency's purview has been significantly limited: the SEC had issued numerous public warnings for investors and fought crypto scammers on a case-by-case basis in the past, but has been unable to come through with more precise, blanket regulatory solutions.
Bitcoin Price Still Seeking Buyers Despite Passing Key Trendline
Bitcoin's price remains in a tight range below $6,500 despite recently breaching a key price hurdle.
US Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Coinbase for Alleged BCH Insider Trading
Major U.S. crypto wallet provider and exchange Coinbase has been granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit over alleged insider trading during its launch of Bitcoin Cash support last year, according to court documents published Oct. 23.
Unconfirmed: US Regulators Could Approve Bakkt BTC Futures Launch in First Week of November
The Intercontinental Exchange's Bakkt cryptocurrency platform could get approval to launch its physically-delivered Bitcoin futures product from U.S. regulators next week, an unconfirmed anonymous source told tech outlet The Block Thursday, Oct. 25.
Investors Received False Information About Bitmain Funding Round
Parties solicited to invest in the pre-initial public offering funding round for Bitmain Technologies, Ltd., the leading maker of cryptocurrency mining software and hardware, received pitch decks falsely suggesting the company had secured financial backing from Digital Sky Technologies Global and GIC Private Limited, an investigation by CoinDesk has found.
Unikrn Received Isle of Man eSport Crypto and Real-Money Betting License
Unikrn, an esports company that raised over $15 million in its ICO pre-sale last year, has been granted an Isle of Man license with regulatory approval for both crypto and real money betting that will span across 3 continents, the company announced in a Medium post on October 23, 2018.Unikrn's Biggest Launch Since 2014.
Sony Unveils 'Multiple Application' Contactless Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet
The research arm of Japanese technology giant Sony announced it had created a contactless cryptocurrency hardware wallet in a press release Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Microfinance Firm Plans Issuance of Shariah-Compliant Blockchain Bonds
An Indonesian financial firm is looking to put Sharia compliant bonds called sukuks on the blockchain to fund social projects.
India's First Bitcoin ATM Seized by Authorities, Unocoin Co-Founder Arrested
Only a week after India's first Bitcoin ATM was launched to much fanfare, regional authorities have confiscated the two-way crypto machine and arrested the initiative's founder, reported Times of India on Oct. 24.Bitcoin ATM Seized.
Japan's Financial Regulator Mulls Cap on Cryptocurrency Margin Trading
Japan's Financial Services Agency is weighing a plan to put a cap on the leverage in cryptocurrency margin trading in a move that is set to curb speculation and market risks.
A Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange That's Almost Decentralized
Operating since 2017, when it was originally called Bitsquare, the Bisq DEX runs directly on the user's computer, rather than a hosted site, as many of the self-described DEXs currently do.
Albania Planning Crypto Regulation Framework
The Albanian government is planning a regulatory framework for digital assets in an effort to become a hub for digital asset investment in the Western Balkan region, a report.
Judge Issues Temporary Dismissal in Bitcoin Cash Lawsuit Against Coinbase
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Coinbase alleging the exchange hurt investors when it listed bitcoin cash by allowing insider trading.
AMD: 'Blockchain-Related GPU Sales in Third Quarter Were Negligible'
In its quarterly financial results report published Oct. 24, semiconductor manufacturer AMD reveals that "Blockchain-related graphics processing unit sales in the third quarter were negligible."
Oracle Releases Suite of Blockchain-Based Software for Supply Chain Management
Software development company Oracle Corp. has released a suite of blockchain-based software-as-a-service applications based on its Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service, according to an announcement published Oct. 23.
SEC Releases New Memorandum on VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF
With Wall Street seemingly moving from the sidelines to their pre-match pep talk, the weight of institutional participation in cryptocurrency would no longer rest on the lone shoulders of a Bitcoin ETF approval.
Air Canada to Integrate Blockchain-Based Travel Distribution Platform
Canada's largest airline Air Canada has announced its participation on a blockchain-based travel distribution platform developed by Swiss blockchain startup Winding Tree, according to a press release published Oct. 24.Air Canada was established in 1937 and provides scheduled and charter passengers and cargo air transportation.
Planting Bitcoin Part One: Species
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Binance Reveals Results of Crypto Donations for Flood Relief in Japan
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance has released a report on crypto donations to provide relief for West Japan following devastating floods in mid-July, according to a blog post published Oct. 24.From late June to mid-July, record downpours in southwestern Japan caused floods and landslides, wherein over 8 million people were advised to evacuate across 23 prefectures, and 225 people were confirmed dead across 15 prefectures.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, TRON: Price Analysis, October 24
BTC/USDThe range on Bitcoin has shrunk in the past three days.
Tom Lee, Speaker at the Upcoming Blockshow Asia: 'Bitcoin is Preparing to Break out'
Blockshow is announcing a new conference - Asia Blockchain Week, which will be hosted in Singapore from Nov. 27 until Dec. 1, 2018.
AMD: GPU Sales to Crypto Miners Was 'Negligible' in Q3
AMD's sales of graphics cards to cryptocurrency miners have all but dried up.
Why Japan's Decision to Allow Crypto Sector to Self-Regulate is Significant
Japan, the largest cryptocurrency exchange market by daily trading volume, has allowed the local crypto market to self-regulate, demonstrating trust towards the country's cryptocurrency-related businesses.
Crypto Markets Keep Trading Sideways, Remaining Relatively Stable Over the Past 10 Days
Wednesday, Oct. 24: crypto markets have continued trading sideways today, remaining relatively stable over the past 10 days, according market capitalization data from CoinMarketCap.
Tether Redeems and 'Burns' More than Half of USDT in Circulation
Tether, issuer of stablecoin USDT, says it has "Redeemed a significant amount" of tokens from the circulating supply and will now "Destroy" 500 million USDT from the Tether treasury wallet, in an official post published Oct. 24.
UK Blockchain Startup to Enter EU Settlement System After French Regulator's Approval
U.K. blockchain startup Setl is about to enter an E.U. settlement system after receiving approval from the French securities regulator to run a central securities depository, the Financial Times writes Tuesday, Oct. 23.