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Reuters: Brazil's Antitrust Agency Launches Probe Into Major Banks Regarding Crypto Trade
Brazil's antitrust regulator is reportedly inspecting six major national banks for alleged monopolistic practices in the crypto space, Reuters reports September 18.
Singapore Central Banker: No Crypto Tokens We've Seen Are Securities
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, the city-state's de-facto central bank, believes that no tokens it has seen need to be regulated under its securities laws.
UK Treasury Committee Calls for End to 'Wild West Situation' in Crypto Market
The U.K. Treasury Committee is calling for cryptocurrency regulations in order to protect investors, the BBC reported September 18.
Former Linkedin Data Executive Joins Coinbase as VP of Data
Former LinkedIn executive Michael Li has recently joined major U.S. crypto exchange and wallet provider Coinbase as the VP of data, TechCrunch reports September 18.
Ripple's xRapid Product Gains Momentum, May Launch in the Next Month
A big part of making that a reality will be Ripple's xRapid.
Report: Majority of Circulating Bitcoins Stored in Investment Wallets
A majority of circulating Bitcoins are stored in investment wallets, according to a new report by cryptocurrency industry and analysis newsletter Diar.
New York Attorney General Report Says Crypto Exchanges are at Risk of Manipulation
A new report published by the New York Attorney General's office on September 18 says that cryptocurrency exchanges are vulnerable to manipulation, conflicts of interest, and other consumer risks.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Doubles in Three Months, Mining Now Costlier Than Buying One BTC
According to research by Sam Doctor, a quantitative analyst at Fundstrat, Bitcoin mining costs have doubled since May.Increasing Hash Rate.
German Frankfurt School to Issue Blockchain-Based Course Certificates
The Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany will now offer students the ability to prove their qualifications using blockchain technology, Cointelegraph auf Deutsch reported September 17.
UK Gov't Faces Questions Over Impact of Crypto Bear Market on UK Blockchain Industry
The U.K. government has faced questions over whether it is actively monitoring the impact of the global crypto market downturn on the domestic blockchain industry, Finance Feeds reports September 18.
Construction of Morocco's 36 Megawatt Bitcoin Mining Farm to Start in January 2019
A Bitcoin mining company formed from a U.S. private equity firm plans to begin building a 36 megawatt farm in Morocco from January next year, Ars Technica reports Tuesday, September 18.
Issuance Develops New Platform for Digital Security Offerings
Digital security marketing platform Issuance recently revealed the development of a new platform that will give the evergrowing supply of digital security offerings direct access to institutional and retail investors.
New York AG Report Faults Crypto Exchanges for Manipulation Risks
The New York Office of the Attorney General has released a report on cryptocurrency trading platforms, finding that many are vulnerable to market manipulation and referring several exchanges to another agency for potential violations of state law.
Developer Completes 'Proof-of-Life' Off-Grid Crypto Transaction Primed for Post-Apocalypse
A developer known as "Daniel Jones" on Twitter claims to have completed a solar-powered, off-grid crypto transaction using shortwave radio and blockchain, The Next Web reports Tuesday, September 18.
Switzerland to Exchange Blockchain Regulatory Experience With Israel
Switzerland and Israel have agreed to share their experience on regulating the blockchain industry, Reuters reports Monday, September 17, citing both countries' high-ranking officials.
Coinbase Hires LinkedIn Executive as New Data Chief
Cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase has hired LinkedIn's head of analytics and data science.
This Week in Blockchain Venture Capital
Welcome to the second week of our weekly series in blockchain venture capital fundraising.
High Times Quietly Removes Crypto Payment Option From IPO Website
Cannabis advocacy publication High Times is no longer accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment option for its ongoing initial public offering, CoinDesk has learned.
ETH and XRP See Major Boost Amid Checkered Market Outlook
Tuesday, September 18: while the wider crypto markets remain shaky, Ripple has today seen a major price boost, and Ethereum has also strongly rebounded from recent losses, as data from Coin360 shows.
XRP Price Bucks Bearish Market Mood to Hit 13-Day High
XRP is reporting double-digit gains today, despite a generally bearish mood across the wider crypto markets.
Gemalto Taps R3 Tech for Blockchain Identity Pilot
Digital security firm Gemalto is teaming up with blockchain startup R3 to pilot a new digital identity platform that's aimed at mainstream users.
Bibox Officially Debuts Gemini GUSD to the Market
In just under a week, the Winklevoss twins' cryptocurrency platform Gemini has been listed for trade on Bibox, officially launching the GUSD market.
This DEX Is Enabling Merchant Payments in Any Ethereum Token
119,876 - that's how many ethereum ERC-20 tokens are currently in existence.
China's Central Bank Warns Investors of ICO, Crypto Risks
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, has today, September 18, issued a new public notice "Reminding" investors of the risks associated with Initial Coin Offerings and crypto trading.
Chinese Blockchain Fund Plans to Raise $13 Million for Japanese Yen Stablecoin
The Chinese entrepreneur in charge of a $1.5 billion blockchain fund will seek to create up to three new stable cryptocurrencies pegged to various fiat currencies, South China Morning Post reports Tuesday, September 18.
SEC's Chief Accountant: Firms With Digital Assets Still Need to Keep Their Books in Order
Wesley Bricker, chief accountant for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has said that the advent of digital assets and blockchain technology does not change the "Fundamental responsibility" of firms when it comes to their financial reporting activities.
Drug Discovery Platform Verseon Launches Blockchain-Based Securities Exchange
U.S. pharmaceutical company Verseon has become the latest medical organization to experiment in blockchain technology, it confirmed in a press release Tuesday, September 18.
Novel Botnet Hunts Down and Destroys Crypto Mining Malware
Security researchers have discovered a new botnet that, rather than posing a threat, seems to be seeking out and destroying a type of crypto-mining malware.
Bitcoin Price Outlook Worsens After Drop to Five-Day Lows
Bitcoin's drop to five-day lows on Monday has likely emboldened the bears, technical studies indicate.
World Economic Forum Proposes Blockchain Solutions for Global Issues
As investigated by the World Economic Forum, the Blockchain ecosystem could be the digital kiss to a globally affecting environmental scrape.
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