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Government Expert: Russia Not Ready for Issuance and Circulation of Cryptocurrencies
A special representative of the Russian president said that the country is not yet ready for the circulation and issuance of cryptocurrencies, according to local news agency RIA Monday, September 10.The president's Special Representative on digital and technological development Dmitry Peskov explained his view on the state of digital assets in an interview with RIA:."From the start, we have not legally suppressed blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and are trying to bring them into a normative space. But the government must give fair warning, that there is a high risk of ending up with an MMM 2.0.".
South Africa Reserve Bank Wins Award for Blockchain Payments System
After successfully trialing blockchain-based payments for wholesale interbank settlement, South Africa's central bank has scooped up the award for Best Distributed Ledger Initiative at Central Banking's "FinTech RegTech Global Awards 2018.".
Crypto Use Is A 'Fringe Activity' Among Terrorists, Says Think Tank
A new report from a Washington, D.C. think tank presented last week argued that cryptocurrencies aren't well-suited for terrorist financing - while also highlighting the limited success terrorist groups have had attempting to raise funds with the technology.
Crypto Markets See Another Wave of Red, Despite Bullish News From Major Industry Players
Monday, September 10: crypto markets have seen mainly red today, with just two coins out of the top 20 cryptocurrencies in the green, and total market cap hovering around $194 billion.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, IOTA: Price Analysis, September 10
It has dipped below its pattern target of $192 and made a new 52-week low at $185.12 on September 9.The next support to watch on the downside is $176. Though the trend is down, the RSI is deep in the oversold territory, which points to a probable pullback within the next few days.
Report: Nearly Half of ICOs Failed to Raise Funds Since Start of 2017
Nearly half of all initial coin offerings in 2017 and 2018 failed to raise any funds, while another 40 percent raised more than $1 million each, a new research report claims.
The Dream of Blockchain Adoption: Why Open Standards Are Key
The current blockchain ecosystem reminds me of those days.
Crypto Wallet Provider Released New App to Store Collectibles and Game Assets
Established crypto wallet provider Lumi announced the release of the "First real app" for collectibles.
Blockchain Trust Company Paxos Launches NY Regulator-Approved, USD-Backed Stablecoin
Blockchain Trust company Paxos has launched a U.S.-dollar backed stablecoin following approval from New York regulators, according to a press release published September 10.
Ripple's Former Legal Chief Joins Crypto Payments Startup
Former Ripple general counsel Brynly Llyr is taking on the same role for crypto payments startup Celo.
Crypto Discussions at Highest Level: The OECD's Love of Blockchain Obscures Its Fear of Bitcoin
On Sept. 4 and 5, it held its first-ever Blockchain Policy Forum in Paris, where a range of public officials and private leaders came together to meet, to network and, most importantly, to explore just how blockchain technology is being and will be used by businesses and governments.
Stellar-Focused Firm Acquires Visa-Backed Blockchain Startup Chain
Financial services blockchain startup Chain has been acquired by the Stellar-focused firm Lightyear, Reuters reports today, September 10.
[ANN] Explore Blockchain Hubs Around the World with 'CryptoSlate Places'
In an effort to unify and integrate this domain, our newest feature, CryptoSlate Places, is designed to organize and coordinate news, events, companies, and projects for localized blockchain hubs worldwide.
Crypto Research Firm Adds Nobel Prize Winners as Advisors
Blockchain research firm and accelerator Cryptic Labs has just taken on two Nobel-winning economists as advisors.
Winklevoss Brothers Launch Fiat-Backed Stablecoin After New York Regulator's Green Light
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, creators of cryptocurrency trading platform Gemini, have received permission from New York regulators to launch their own stablecoin, according to a post on Gemini's Medium Monday, September 10.
A Newcomer's Guide to Self-Sovereign Identity
That's because the way we handle identity on the internet hasn't changed all that much in the time we've had smartphones or widespread commercial internet.
Back Below $200 Billion: Crypto Market Cap Sinks to 10-Month Low
The total market capitalization for all cryptocurrencies fell to its lowest point in over 10 months on Saturday.
Gemini Launches NYDFS-Regulated Crypto Pegged to the Dollar
Crypto exchange Gemini announced Monday that it is launching a dollar-backed stablecoin built on ethereum.
Paxos Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved by New York Regulator
Blockchain startup Paxos announced Monday that it has launched a stablecoin with regulatory backing from the state of New York.
EU Finance Ministers Stall on Crypto Regulation
EU finance ministers have sidelined a think tank report calling for stricter cryptocurrency regulation within the European Union, citing a need for caution in developing a nuanced approach to the potential risks presented by the cryptocurrency market.
Citigroup to Let Investors Trade Custodian-Held Cryptocurrency, Sources Claim
U.S. multinational bank Citigroup is developing a cryptocurrency product to give institutional investors access to crypto markets without owning cryptoassets directly, anonymous sources told Business Insider September 9.
'Crypto Assets Are Here to Stay,' Says EU Commission Vice President
The European Commission, the executive body that proposes legislation for the EU, will this year conclude a regulatory assessment for the governance of crypto assets, because they are "Here to stay," a high-level has official said.
Monero Wallet Provider Releases Web-Based Wallet for Tor Browser
XMRWallet.com, an open-source, client-side Monero wallet provider, has released a new web-based wallet for the Tor web browser, the company announced in a Reddit post on Aug. 28.
Bitcoin Retains Bear Bias Despite Recovery From 25-Day Low
Bitcoin's recovery from 25-day lows seen over the weekend has done little to alleviate the near-term bearish bias, technical studies indicate.
Chinese Regulators Struggle to Halt Illicit Trading, Exchanges Switching Domain Names
The Chinese cryptocurrency ban is proving to be far more difficult for regulators to enforce than anticipated.
Interstellar Arrives: Visa, Citi-Backed Chain Acquired By Stellar Startup
Announced Monday, Chain, which raised more than $40 million from financial institutions including Visa and Nasdaq, in the process helping define the narrative for business interest in the technology through its partnerships and stage appearances, has been acquired in an undisclosed deal by Lightyear.io, a startup building on the Stellar protocol.
Bitcoin Markets Volatile After US SEC Suspends Trading in Two Crypto-Based Securities
US regulators banned trading of XBT Provider's Bitcoin and Ether Tracker One securities Sunday, September 9, briefly sending cryptocurrency markets tumbling.
WeChat Now Censoring Bitmain and Crypto Price Prediction Accounts
The WeChat messaging app is continuing its efforts to block official accounts that involve cryptocurrencies, now targeting those that distribute content for sales of bitcoin miners and cryptocurrency market analysis.
Crypto Market Stabilizes: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Some Alts Back In Green
The wounded cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery after a week-long maelstrom that saw over $40 billion wiped out from the total market cap amidst manipulation speculation, black market Bitcoin dumps, and fake news accusations.
Can Bitcoin Save Argentina?
Over the past 30 years, Argentina has tried a diverse toolkit of mainstream economic solutions to its persistent drift into chaos, and each has failed.