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Coinbase adding batched transactions, reduces Bitcoin transaction fees
The recent spike in bitcoin prices and the skyrocketing number of daily outputs has had a direct impact on the transaction fees and the…
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Salesforce introduces blockchain platform based on Hyperledger
Salesforce, one of the world's biggest providers of cloud solutions for businesses, launched its own blockchain platform. Announced during its fourth annual TrailheaDX developer…
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Roger Ver launches Bitcoin Cash competitor to LocalBitcoins
Local.bitcoin.com, a peer-to-peer trading platform competing with BTC-based LocalBitcoins, is now live and letting users buy and sell bitcoin cash anywhere in the world.…
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Security update from Binance CEO, following $40 million exchange hack
Changpeng Zhao (“CZ”), the CEO of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange in terms of adjusted trading volume, has published a blog post in…
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Regulation
Digital assets—why offshore?
The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in recent years, combined with seemingly unlimited potential applications for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies…
Exchanges
How some cryptocurrency exchanges incentivize wash trading
Exchanges are eager to increase their trading volume. Higher volume results in more liquidity, which attracts more traders and ultimately results in higher revenue.…
Exchanges
Bittrex fails to obtain BitLicense, New York regulators cite poor internal controls
US cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex had its BitLicense application rejected by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) after years of scrutiny. The agency…
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Experts argue on whether to go short or long on Binance Coin
Binance Coin, a widely-used utility token issued by Binance, was one of the best performing cryptocurrencies of 2019. Despite BNB’s impressive Q1 performance, Nick…
Analysis
Central banks looking to cryptocurrency to replace cash
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) would see central banks distribute digital money which could be redeemed for their respective domestic fiat currencies. In…
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LocalBitcoins Introduces New Verifications, Reducing Anonymity, After EU Regulation
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