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Facebook’s Libra Lacks Foundational Components for Crypto Key Security

After a review of documentation for the Libra protocol and its planned ecosystem, Steven Sprague believes Facebook left out key security components.

Business  ·  7 July 2019
Facebook

Billion-Dollar Returns: The Upside of Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency

If Libra achieves even modest adoption, the payoff for Facebook and its partners could be in the billions.

Business  ·  5 July 2019
Security

‘Moderation Bot’ Blacklists Telegram Users to Tackle Crypto Scams

Blockchain advisory firm AmaZix is launching a "moderation bot" to help stamp out cryptocurrency scams on popular messaging app Telegram.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 July 2019
ERC-20

eToro Adds First Ethereum Tokens to Its Wallet – 120 of Them

The eToro cryptocurrency wallet is rolling out support for 120 ERC-20 standard tokens, starting Tuesday with MKR, BAT and OMG.

Markets  ·  3 July 2019
Regulation

Gemini to Apply for Broker-Dealer License in Bid to Trade Crypto Securities

The Winklevoss-owned cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is applying for a broker-dealer license from FINRA.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2019
Regulation

Blockchain Solution for FATF ‘Travel Rule’ to Keep User Data Private

CipherTrace is teaming with Shyft on a blockchain solution to help crypto firms meet tough new standards from the Financial Action Task Force.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2019
Supply Chain

IBM-Maersk Shipping Blockchain Gains Steam With 15 Carriers Now on Board

IBM has recruited two more major shipping carriers to join the blockchain platform it owns with container giant Maersk.

Business  ·  2 July 2019
ErisX

TD Ameritrade-Backed ErisX Gets Green Light to Settle Futures in Bitcoin

The CFTC just granted ErisX a derivatives clearing organization license, green-lighting it to launch physically-settled bitcoin futures contracts.

Business  ·  1 July 2019
Germany

Deutsche Börse’s Xetra Exchange Lists First Blockchain Firm

The Deutsche Börse-operated trading venue has just listed a Forbes top-10 blockchain company to watch.

Business  ·  1 July 2019
Business News

Billions to Trillions: Crypto Assets and the Inevitability of Digitization

As with the evolution of music consumption, digitization of securities will have far-reaching effects, writes Ami Ben David of Ownera.

Business  ·  29 June 2019
Regulation

Blockchain Association Takes Over Kik’s ‘Defend Crypto’ Crowdfunding Effort

The Blockchain Association will now oversee Kik's "Defend Crypto" campaign, with the added goal of helping other startups fight legal cases.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2019
Stablecoins

Goldman Sachs CEO Hints Bank Might Launch ‘JPM Coin’-Like Crypto

Goldman Sachs may ultimately take part in the crypto disruption of finance with its own stablecoin, according to CEO David Solomon.

Business  ·  28 June 2019
News

Kakao’s Klaytn Blockchain Has Gone Live With Support From Major Firms

The Klaytn blockchain from the fold of messaging app giant Kakao has launched on its mainnet, with a governing body including big enterprises like LG.

Business  ·  27 June 2019
Bitcoin Mining

It’s Now Harder to Mine Bitcoin Than Ever

Bitcoin mining has become more competitive than ever, new network data shows.

Business  ·  27 June 2019
Corda

Ethereum Tokens to Trade on Swiss Stock Exchange via R3 Tech

Swiss stock exchange SIX's digital asset platform will list "mirrored" versions of ethereum tokens using R3's tech.

Business  ·  27 June 2019