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US SEC Files Charges Against Bitcoin-Backed Securities Dealer
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against international securities dealer 1pool Ltd., which was offering Bitcoin-funded security-based swaps, according to an SEC announcement published September 27.Per the SEC, the case involves the Marshall Islands-based corporation 1pool Ltd., which provides cryptocurrency-related services and stands behind 1broker.com, and its Austria-based CEO Patrick Brunner.
Crypto Markets Continue Rise With Market Cap Reaching Over $220 Billion
Thursday, September 27: crypto markets continue to rise as the crypto and blockchain industry is seeing some support from governmental and institutional entities.
Gold-Based Monetary System to Bring Price Stability to Crypto, Preventing Value Decrease
Gold-based monetary system Kinesis aims to bring price stability to the world of cryptocurrency and to prevent the decrease of its value.
Coinbase Introduces 'Coinbase Bundle' Designed to Simplify Crypto Trading
Cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service Coinbase has rolled out a new update called "Coinbase Bundles," which is designed to simplify cryptocurrency trading, according to an announcement published September 27.Coinbase Bundles is a basket of five cryptocurrencies supported on Coinbase and purchased in proportion to their market capitalization in U.S. dollars.
SEC, CFTC Charge Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker With Securities Law Violations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission are suing a Marshall Islands-based securities dealer for allegedly violating federal law through a bitcoin-based security swap scheme.
Why the Crypto Market Will Likely Rally by the End of 2018: Experts Discuss
The correction the crypto market experienced in 2018 resulted in a 69 percent drop in the price of Bitcoin, with some other cryptocurrencies like Binance Coin and EOS recording smaller losses.
Swiss Startup Raises $103 Million to Build Cryptocurrency-Focused Bank
A Swiss cryptocurrency startup has raised over $103 million from private investors to build a crypto bank, reported Reuters on Sept. 27.Providing Banking to Crypto.
Dell Eyes Blockchain Investment to Boost Business Growth
Multinational data storage, analytics and information security firm Dell EMC plans to invest in emerging technologies, including blockchain, the company announced Wednesday.
Goldman Sachs Leads $25 Million Funding Round for Blockchain Payments Startup Veem
U.S.-based banking giant Goldman Sachs has led a $25 million strategic funding round for blockchain payments startup Veem, with participation also confirmed to Cointelegraph from Silicon Valley Bank on September 27.
Colombian Draft Bill on Crypto Called 'Inconsistent,' Criticized by Local Industry
A draft bill on crypto regulation presented to Colombia's Congress has been heavily criticized by the local tech sector, Colombian financial journal Dinero reports Tuesday, September 24.
Tron to Unveil More Details on Project Atlas
Tron will be lifting the lid on its once-enigmatic Project Atlas on Friday, Sept. 28th, giving detail on how its integration of BitTorrent into their recently debuted blockchain will create a "Borderless economy" with more than a hundred million users, a press release states.
Crypto Money Market Compound Lets You HODL and Earn Interest
Revealed exclusively to CoinDesk, Compound's platform for allowing crypto enthusiasts to make their holdings available for short-term loans, in turn, earning interest on those loans in crypto, launched on the ethereum blockchain today.
Ripple Announces $105 Million Charity Venture for Education, Financial Inclusion Projects
Ripple is launching a formal social impact program, dubbed "Ripple for Good," according to a press release published September 27.
US Lawmakers Move Forward on Crypto Task Force Proposal
An effort by the U.S. Congress to launch a task force investigating cryptocurrencies is gaining traction.
The Anatomy of Bitcoin Core's Recent Bug
The recent Bitcoin Core vulnerability is a clear case in point.
South Korea: "Third Generation" Blockchain Projects Look to Dominate the Global Crypto Market
Competition among the so-called "Third generation" projects is fast brewing in the South Korean blockchain and cryptocurrency market, as companies scramble to find the industry's "Killer app" and spur widespread adoption.
TD Bank Partners with Startup to Add Blockchain and AI Solutions to Investment Products
Hydrogen, a NYC-based business that was recently named KPMG's fintech startup of the year has signed a public blockchain licensing deal with TD Bank - the world's 12th-biggest bank in terms of market capitalization.
South Korean Government to Exclude Sale, Brokerage of Digital Assets from Venture Business
South Korean cabinet ministers have agreed to exclude digital assets trading companies from venture business classification, Business Korea reported September 27.
Chinese Search Giant Baidu Shares Details of Upcoming Blockchain
Chinese search giant Baidu has officially released a white paper through its new Blockchain Lab for its proposed XuperChain network.
Italy to Enter European Blockchain Partnership, Local MP Confirms
Italy is about to enter the European Blockchain Partnership, according to the country's Member of Parliament Mirella Liuzzi, as cited by Cointelegraph Italy Thursday, September 27.
Chinese State Bank Uses Blockchain to Issue Digital Mortgages Worth $1.3 Billion
The Chinese state-owned Bank of Communications has successfully issued $1.3 billion of residential mortgage-backed securities using blockchain technology, national securities outlet China Securities Times writes Wednesday, September 27.
AT&T Launches Blockchain Solutions Targeting Supply Chain and Healthcare
The world's largest telecoms firm, AT&T, has become the latest major corporation to launch a suite of blockchain services targeting diverse industries.
Marsh Confirms IBM Blockchain Insurance Partnership to Include Salesforce
Global insurance brokerage and risk management firm Marsh announced it would extend its partnership with IBM as part of its proof-of-insurance blockchain solution, a press release confirmed Wednesday, September 26.
Austrian Government to Notarize $1.3 Billion Bond Auction Using Ethereum
The Austrian government is to use the ethereum blockchain to notarize the auction of a government bond worth €1.15 billion, or around $1.3 billion.
This Revolutionary Use for Blockchain is Hiding in Plain Sight
They were asked if they considered cryptocurrency and blockchain revolutionary.
India's National Stock Exchange Trials Blockchain E-Voting for Listed Companies
The National Stock Exchange of India is testing a blockchain platform developed by Elemential Labs to conduct e-voting for listed companies, local news outlet Hindu BusinessLine reports September 27.
How I Lost My Faith in Private Blockchains
What this led to is a shift to advising clients to leverage technology better suited to their problems, and a greater a focus on public blockchains and crypto assets.
AT&T Launches Suite of Enterprise Blockchain Solutions Using Tech From IBM, Microsoft
U.S. telecommunications giant AT&T has announced the creation of a suite of blockchain solutions designed to work with tech from IBM and Microsoft, according to AT&T's September 26 press release.
Austria to Use Ethereum Public Blockchain to Issue $1.35 Bln in Government Bonds
Austria's government is set to use the Ethereum public blockchain to issue €1.15 billion of government bonds in an auction next week, local news outlet Kleine Zeitung reports September 25.
US Judge Sides With CFTC in Fraud Case, Ruling Cryptos Are Commodities
A U.S. judge has sided with the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission in a lawsuit involving an allegedly fraudulent crypto investment scheme, ruling that the cryptocurrencies involved are commodities for the purpose of the case.