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US: Blockchain Security Co. BitGo Gets Regulator's Green Light to Become Crypto Custodian
American crypto wallet and blockchain security firm BitGo has received a state trust company charter from the South Dakota Division of Banking, making it a qualified custodian for crypto, CNBC reports September 13.
FOAM Is Live: Decentralized World Map Launches on Ethereum
FOAM, which aims to build a reliable, resilient world map using smart contract technology, announced that the decentralized application has launched on the ethereum blockchain and is already "Seeing the first users populate the map."
Carbon Enters the Field of Play As Third Regulated Stablecoin in the US
The war for stablecoin supremacy has a new competitor with CarbonUSD, the third regulated platform launched on Ethereum's blockchain.
A New Line of Powerful ASIC Miners Is Coming to Ethereum
A chip designer with extensive experience in developing bitcoin mining devices is turning her sights on the ethereum protocol.
New Crypto Exchange Aims to Become Leading Platform in Europe by 2020
An upcoming cryptocurrency exchange is aiming to become a leading player in Europe by 2020 - listing cryptocurrency altcoins as well as helping startups to get their Initial Coin Offerings off the ground.
Binance and Malta Stock Exchange Partner to Launch Security Token Trading Platform
With increasing regulatory scrutiny, several cryptocurrency exchanges are seeking to open regulated security token markets across the globe.
Vault Launches Crypto Collectibles Wallet on Apple's App Store
Crypto wallet startup Vault has announced that it's launching a wallet that stores non-fungible tokens and other crypto collectibles on Apple's App Store.
BitGo Receives Regulatory Approval to Custody Crypto Assets
Crypto security startup BitGo has received approval in the U.S. to act as a qualified custodian for digital assets.
Tron Reaches New Heights with Satowallet Amid Industry Skepticism
Cryptocurrency pioneers are beginning to bare their teeth as competition and partnerships set new standards on a daily basis.
Japan's Financial Regulator Expands to Handle Influx of Crypto Exchange License Demand
Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to bolster its workforce by 12 personnel to better handle the growing influx of applications for crypto exchange licenses, Reuters Japan reported September 12.
Bloomberg: Morgan Stanley Plans Bitcoin Trading for Clients
U.S. banking giant Morgan Stanley is planning to offer clients Bitcoin trade swaps, anonymous sources told Bloomberg Thursday, September 13.
Constantinople Ahead: What You Need to Know About Ethereum's Big Upgrade
Finalized August 31, Constantinople includes five different ethereum improvement proposals.
Blockchain Can Add $1 Trillion to World Trade by 2028, Says World Economic Forum
Distributed ledger technology such as blockchain could generate $1 trillion in new trade over the next ten years, a joint report from the World Economic Forum claims Thursday, September 13.
Ethereum Co-Founder Anthony Di lorio Launches All-in-One Jaxx Liberty Wallet
Launched Sept. 12, Jaxx Liberty has introduced a comprehensive, multi-platform cryptocurrency wallet that integrates multiple features on a single interface.
Bitcoin Price Looks North After Passing $6.4K Resistance
Bitcoin is teasing a decent bullish move, having cleared crucial resistance a few hours ago.
Mt Gox's Corporate Creditors Can Now File Claims for Bitcoin Refunds
The trustee of the long-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has announced that corporate creditors can now enter claims to claw back trapped bitcoin through a recently approved rehabilitation process.
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Huobi Declares Majority Stakeholdership in Eric Cheng's BitTrade Platform
In a move that could send Japan's cryptocurrency market skyrocketing into American digital assets trading, Huobi Global's subsidiary Huobi Japan has been declared a majority stakeholder in Japan's BitTrade platform.
Blockchain Could Boost Trade Finance by $1 Trillion, WEF Research Says
Blockchain is able to fill in much of the $1.5 trillion-dollar supply-demand gap in global trade finance by easing financing for small- and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets, new research says.
Crypto Mining is Coming to an End
Independent users began purchasing GPUs to enhance their mining capabilities and card producers like Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Micron and Intel experienced surging sales.
Japan's FSA Expands Crypto Team to Handle Trading License Review
Japan's financial market watchdog is looking to expand its team focused on crypto-related activities next year to better handle the growing interest among Japanese companies for a cryptocurrency exchange license.
Paris Saint-Germain Soccer Club to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
In the sports industry, cryptocurrency is enabling fans to participate in the decisions of their favorite teams.
10 Years After Lehman: Bitcoin and Wall Street Are Closer Than Ever
Sirer is referring to the Times of London headline bitcoin's creator pointedly inserted into the first bitcoin block ever mined, on Jan. 3, 2009: "Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks."
Fintech Investor Ribbit Capital Sets $420 Million Goal for Its Latest Fund
U.S.-based venture capital firm Ribbit Capital, the portfolio of which includes notable cryptocurrency and blockchain projects, is aiming to raise $420 million for its latest fund, according to an SEC filing dated September 12.The fund will reportedly be the fifth venture of Ribbit with limited partners, while the $420 million figure is a "Nominal increase" from the $300 million the company attracted last year.
Manufacturing Giant Rostec to Manage Data on Waves Blockchain Platform
Rostec, the Russian state-owned manufacturing conglomerate, is entering the blockchain fray.
Mexican State Bank Announces Stricter Rules for Crypto Exchanges
All crypto exchanges and banks providing crypto services in Mexico will now be obliged to receive a permit from the Bank of Mexico, according to a September 10 circular published in the official daily of the Mexican government, the Diario Oficial de la Federacion.
Hong Kong Jewelry Retailer to Use Blockchain Platform for Tracking Diamonds
Hong Kong-based jewelry retailer Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group will start to use a blockchain platform to track diamonds, the South China Morning Post reported September 12.Chow Tai Fook has reportedly put some of its diamonds on a blockchain platform developed by blockchain startup Everledger and secured by the IBM Blockchain Platform.
IOTA: Tangle Tests Show Promising Results for Micropayments and Car Charging Stations
After five months of initial charging and payment tests, a group of researchers is ready to increase the scope of IOTA adoption in the Netherlands following "Uplifting" study results, according to Invade.
Crypto Exchange Offering CFTC-Regulated Derivatives Raises $15 Million in Funding Round
Boston-based alternative investment firm Bain Capital Ventures has led a $15 million funding round for an institutional cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX, according to an official announcement published September 12.
Crypto Exchange OKCoin Expands Trading to 20 More U.S. States
Digital currency exchange OKCoin has announced its expansion of token-to-token trading into twenty new U.S. states, according to a statement published September 12.Per the announcement, OKCoin has extended trading services to the states of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.