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Asia

China BSN releases “first” integration plan; Chainlink, Ethereum, NEO feature

Six public blockchain nodes will be soon integrated into the Blockchain Service Network (BSN), one of China’s foremost blockchain projects.

Shaurya Malwa · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin trading laws impede stablecoin development, says Japan regulator

A newly-appointed financial regulator in Japan said this week that introducing laws and regulations for Bitcoin trading would impede technical innovation while supporting purely speculative gains, according to Reuters.

Shaurya Malwa · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Korea

The DeFi issue: Korean behind YFI fork “Asuka” leads $60,000 exit scam

The developer behind Asuka, a short-lived fork of DeFi project Yearn Finance (YFI), conducted an exit scam this morning, with sources noting the loot was between the range of $30,000-$60,000.

Shaurya Malwa · 7 days ago · 2 min read

India

Ripple outlines four crucial steps to push cryptocurrencies in India

The Indian cryptocurrency market is teeming with entrepreneurs, funds, and tech know-how to create a vibrant crypto-ecosystem.

Shaurya Malwa · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Singapore

Bityard Review: Singapore’s fully-compliant exchange wants to make margin trading crypto simple and accessible to all

A new cryptocurrency exchange is capitalizing on the market gaps that other trading participants have failed to fulfill, while promising market-leading execution tools and institutional-level liquidity for users.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 month ago · 4 min read

Thailand

Thailand’s OmiseGo rebrands to OMG Network, Tether releases USDT noting Ethereum issues

Late on June 1, Thailand’s high-flying OmiseGo rebranded to OMG Network.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Europe

Estonia

Blockchain-Issued Stock Provider DX.Exchange Patches User Data Leak

DX.Exchange, the Estonian exchange that rose to fame last week after launching tokenized United States equities on its platform, is facing scrutiny after a severe security vulnerability was discovered in its framework.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 years ago · 3 min read

France

Crypto-to-crypto trades remain tax exempt, says French finance minister

Crypto-to-crypto trades will remain tax exempt, iterated French finance minister Bruno Le Maire.

Mitchell Moos · 11 months ago · 2 min read

Germany

Crypto.com temporarily suspends European debit card program after Wirecard bankruptcy

Crypto dot com is temporarily suspending its Europe and United Kingdom issuances of MCO debit cards after its former card operator — Germany’s Wirecard AG — slipped into bankruptcy and filed insolvency this week.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 month ago · 2 min read

Gibraltar

UK crypto exchange Coinfloor first to receive Gibraltar blockchain license

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinfloor has received a blockchain license from the strictly regulated Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), and is the first crypto exchange to do so since the Gibraltar government instituted its blockchain regulatory laws, according to Finance Magnates.

John Bogna · 2 years ago · 2 min read

Malta

OKEx pushing for global cryptocurrency exchange standards through self-regulated organization

OKEx launched an initiative to develop a global compliance standard for cryptocurrency exchanges.

Priyeshu Garg · 10 months ago · 2 min read

Netherlands

Move over BTC futures, the world’s accredited millionaires can now profit by mining Bitcoin

Bitcoin mining, long known as an obscure activity limited to cyberpunks and dominated by Chinese brands, can now be an alternative investment option for accredited investors looking to take a BTC bet.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Spain

Burgers, beers and Bitcoin: This crypto-friendly cafe in Spain has it all

If you thought your local Starbucks or WeWork were great places for connecting with friends and colleagues, imagine being surrounded by truly like-minded people united by a common passion.

Christina Comben · 5 months ago · 3 min read

Switzerland

This Swiss bank is now paying out Bitcoin yield to account holders, but there’s a catch

Innovative Bitcoin products are not falling short of delivering this year, with institutional firms notching up one crypto product or other.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Russia

A Russian billionaire is getting into cryptocurrency, but not in the way that you would expect

Vladimir Potanin, one of the richest individuals in Russia and the CEO of metal conglomerate Norilsk Nickel, received approval from the Central Bank of Russia to operate a cryptocurrency.

Joseph Young · 5 months ago · 2 min read

U.K.

U.K. strengthens consumer protection laws for Bitcoin and crypto ads

Cryptocurrency firms advertising to United Kingdom citizens will be governed by legal regulations for marketing their products, as per Her’s Majesty Treasury announcement Monday.

Shaurya Malwa · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Middle East

Israel

Is BLOCKTV’s upcoming IEO a cash grab or the future of crypto media?

At the end of October 2019, the blockchain-focused media company BLOCKTV announced the November 21, 2019, launch of its native cryptocurrency on Bittrex Global.

Liam Kelly · 9 months ago · 3 min read

Turkey

Mayor of Turkey’s pioneering blockchain city Konya named a keynote speaker at IstanBlock 2020

Uğur İbrahim Altay, the Mayor of Turkey’s pioneering blockchain city Konya, will speak at the upcoming IstanBlock 2020.

Christina Comben · 6 months ago · 3 min read

United Arab Emirates

Rolls-Royce, Gucci-flaunting scammers caught after FBI analyzes Bitcoin trail

Two Nigerian scammers were held last week after hatching an elaborate fraud to steal “$435 million around the world” using illicit emails, luxury brand showoffs, and Bitcoin.

Shaurya Malwa · 4 weeks ago · 3 min read

North America

U.S.

Trump vs Biden, who’s better for Bitcoin and crypto?

Bitcoin’s regulatory scheme in the US will soon come into focus in the Presidential elections later this year.

Shaurya Malwa · 16 hours ago · 3 min read

Canada

As Ethereum rips past $300, Canada is getting its own publicly-traded ETH fund

It’s been an explosive past few days for Ethereum.

Nick Chong · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

New York

There’s a new Congressional candidate in New York, and he’s bullish on Bitcoin and crypto

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have become a growing force in the economy, with some of the world’s biggest investors and innovators entering the space.

Nick Chong · 2 months ago · 2 min read

San Francisco

Coinbase generated more operating profit from transaction fees than VC money

Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, has generated nearly $2 billion from transaction fees alone since its launch in 2012, CEO Brian Armstrong said.

Priyeshu Garg · 10 months ago · 2 min read

Seattle

Strix Leviathan launches proprietary trading platform Octopus

Strix Leviathan, a quantitative investment management firm, has launched its proprietary trading platform called Octopus.

Priyeshu Garg · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Wyoming

Cardano’s-Parent IOHK donates $500,000 to the University of Wyoming

IOHK, the company behind the Cardano project, has donated $500,000 to the University of Wyoming.

Priyeshu Garg · 6 months ago · 2 min read

Oceania

Australia

Ripple (XRP) wants to target less treasury, more SMEs after experiencing record on-demand liquidity volumes

Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) corridors have witnessed major growth and facilitated instant, cross-border fund transfers.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read

South America

Venezuela

Venezuelans are paying an average $1,980 premium on LocalBitcoins [UPDATED]

[Note: this article has been updated for accuracy] The average price of BTC on LocalBitcoins Venezuela is $1,980 above the Coinmarketcap spot price, likely making the stricken South American economy one of the world’s most expensive markets for Bitcoin.

Jonnie Emsley · 7 months ago · 2 min read

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Asia

China BSN releases “first” integration plan; Chainlink, Ethereum, NEO feature

Bitcoin trading laws impede stablecoin development, says Japan regulator

The DeFi issue: Korean behind YFI fork “Asuka” leads $60,000 exit scam

Ripple outlines four crucial steps to push cryptocurrencies in India

Bityard Review: Singapore’s fully-compliant exchange wants to make margin trading crypto simple and accessible to all

Thailand’s OmiseGo rebrands to OMG Network, Tether releases USDT noting Ethereum issues

Europe

Blockchain-Issued Stock Provider DX.Exchange Patches User Data Leak

Crypto-to-crypto trades remain tax exempt, says French finance minister

Crypto.com temporarily suspends European debit card program after Wirecard bankruptcy

UK crypto exchange Coinfloor first to receive Gibraltar blockchain license

OKEx pushing for global cryptocurrency exchange standards through self-regulated organization

Move over BTC futures, the world’s accredited millionaires can now profit by mining Bitcoin

Burgers, beers and Bitcoin: This crypto-friendly cafe in Spain has it all

This Swiss bank is now paying out Bitcoin yield to account holders, but there’s a catch

A Russian billionaire is getting into cryptocurrency, but not in the way that you would expect

U.K. strengthens consumer protection laws for Bitcoin and crypto ads

Middle East

Is BLOCKTV’s upcoming IEO a cash grab or the future of crypto media?

Mayor of Turkey’s pioneering blockchain city Konya named a keynote speaker at IstanBlock 2020

Rolls-Royce, Gucci-flaunting scammers caught after FBI analyzes Bitcoin trail

North America

Trump vs Biden, who’s better for Bitcoin and crypto?

As Ethereum rips past $300, Canada is getting its own publicly-traded ETH fund

There’s a new Congressional candidate in New York, and he’s bullish on Bitcoin and crypto

Coinbase generated more operating profit from transaction fees than VC money

Strix Leviathan launches proprietary trading platform Octopus