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Binance Said to Plan Beijing Office Amid China’s Renewed Blockchain Push

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume is establishing a new outpost in China's capital city.

Markets  ·  31 October 2019
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Blockstack Will Pay Liquidity Provider GSR to Trade Its STX Token

Blockstack has hired GSR Markets to provide liquidity for its "stacks" token, according to an SEC filing.

Markets  ·  31 October 2019
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FTX Launches Futures on Index of 8 China Cryptos Amid Xi Blockchain Pump

Derivatives exchange FTX has launched an index of eight popular Chinese cryptocurrencies, as well as futures offering exposure to the basket.

Markets  ·  29 October 2019
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OKEx Launches Crypto Futures Settled in Tether Stablecoin

The crypto exchange will soon offer futures contract trading for a number of crypto pairs including BTC, ETH, BCH and XRP.

Markets  ·  29 October 2019
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How Lebanon’s Economic Crisis Highlights Bitcoin’s Limitations

Bitcoin users in Lebanon have numerous hurdles to overcome to develop a local market during the nation's economic crisis.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 October 2019
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Bitfinex Denies Laundering, Says It’s a Victim of ‘Fraud’ by Crypto Capital

The crypto exchange released a statement Friday denying that it had any part in the payment processor's alleged money laundering.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 October 2019
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New York Watchdog Extends Window for Bittrex Users to Withdraw Funds

The crypto exchange will again extend its deadline for New York customers to withdraw funds from their accounts following the regulator's approval.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 October 2019
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Flaws in LocalBitcoins Data Call Into Question Regional Adoption Claims

LocalBitcoins data is a starting point for research, but it isn't conclusive evidence of grassroots adoption.

Tech  ·  22 October 2019
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Binance CEO: Russian Ruble to Be First Fiat-Crypto Trading Option

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance.com is soon to launch its first fiat-to-cryptocurrency trading pairs, kicking off with the Russian ruble.

Markets  ·  21 October 2019
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Binance Hikes Leverage to 125x for Launch of Bitcoin-Tether Futures

Binance’s futures exchange is raising leverage to 125x with the launch of BTC/USDT contracts today.

Markets  ·  18 October 2019
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CME Says Bitcoin Futures Gaining Interest From Big Investors

The CME touts the success of its bitcoin futures contract, as the battle for institutional investors heats up thanks to competition from Bakkt.

Business  ·  14 October 2019
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Coinbase Eyes European Growth After Winning Irish E-Money License

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been granted an Irish e-money license that will bring it greater access to EU and EEA markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 October 2019
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tZERO-Backed Startup Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Security Token Market

BSTX is seeking regulatory approval to launch one of the first markets for publicly traded, registered security tokens.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2019
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Bitfinex Doesn’t Have to Compile Documents During Appeal, Judge Says

A New York judge has rejected the state attorney general's request to have Bitfinex and Tether compile documents during an ongoing appeal.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2019
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OKEx Korea Reviewing Decision to Delist Privacy Coins Zcash and Dash

OKEX Korea is reconsidering a decision to delist the privacy coins zcash and dash it announced in September.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 October 2019