The internet giant, which has been working on blockchain-based invoices for some time, will lead the development of new standards.
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.
Shyft Adds FATF Veterans as Advisors for Its Crypto Compliance Product
Shyft Network is building a blockchain solution to help crypto exchanges comply with the FATF’s “travel rule” guidance.
BA-Backed Firm Raises $5 Million to Put Airline Security on a Blockchain
Zamna – a startup backed by the parent firm of British Airways – is building a blockchain bridge for security information between agencies and airlines.
Chinese Central Bank Official Calls for Commercial Bank Blockchain Adoption
A Chinese central bank official has called on commercial banks to adopt blockchain technology in digital finance.
Crypto Capital Principal Indicted on Fraud, Confirming Bitfinex Allegations
Crypto Capital’s Oz Yosef has been indicited on three criminal acts, confirming statements made by Bitfinex Friday.
7 Mining Heavyweights Partner With WEF on Blockchain Sourcing Initiative
The World Economic Forum is building a blockchain-based sustainable sourcing project with 7 metal and mining industry firms on board.
President Xi Says China Should ‘Seize Opportunity’ to Adopt Blockchain
In his first major comments on blockchain, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country should implement the technology across the economy.
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.
Final Russian Nuclear Scientist Sentenced Over Illicit Crypto Mining
The last of three Russian scientists caught illegally mining bitcoin at a top-secret nuclear lab has been given a prison sentence.
‘Hell No’: Jack Dorsey Says Twitter Won’t Be Joining Libra Association
The private Libra project is not in line with what Dorsey wants Twitter to stand for, the CEO (and bitcoin supporter) said.
Binance US Announces Dogecoin Listing
Binance US has listed longtime meme favorite dogecoin, according to the exchange.
CEO: Coinbase Has Earned $2 Billion in Transaction Fees Since 2012
Coinbase turned a profit since 2017 and has earned $2 billion in transaction-fee revenue since its founding in 2012.
Telegram Token Investors Reject Refund Offer
Investors who bought the firm’s gram token have agreed to accept an extended issuance date in the hope they’ll still turn a profit.
Securities Numbering Body Launches Task Force to Standardize Digital Assets
The Association of National Numbering Agencies is addressing the lack of standardised digital asset ticker symbols for traditional finance markets.
Crypto Extortion on the Rise, Says Academic Study
Hackers can make up to $130,000 a month for a $10,000 investment.
As Lightning’s Economy Takes Shape, Devs Are Split on Proposed Fee Hike
At the lightning network’s inaugural conference in Berlin, the future economics of the bitcoin payment technology took center stage.
Digital Securities Exchange Taps R3’s Blockchain for Post-Trade Activities
U.K.-based Archax has inked a deal to use R3’s Corda Enterprise to handle post-trade processes for its digital securities exchange.
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.
Bitcoin Has Failed But Global Stablecoins a Threat, Say BIS and G7
A new report says bitcoin has failed as a means of payment or store of value, but stablecoins like Libra are a risk to financial stability.