Binance exchange is teaming up with Cred to offer cryptocurrency lending and borrowing services across its ecosystem.
Australian Securities Watchdog Updates Guidance on ICOs and Crypto Assets
ASIC, the Australian securities regulator, has updated its guidance for businesses involved with initial coin offerings and crypto assets.
Three of Ireland’s ‘Big Four’ Banks Using Blockchain to Verify Staff Credentials
Bank of Ireland, AIB and Ulster Bank, are using a Deloitte blockchain system to verify and track employees’ credentials.
Bitfury, Tech Firm Mphasis Plan Blockchain Disruption in Trade Finance
Blackstone-owned IT firm Mphasis has partnered with blockchain tech firm Bitfury to automate and tokenize trade finance processes.
Barclays Leads $5.5 Million Round for Blockchain Business Payments Startup
Barclays Bank has jointly led a $5.5 million Series A funding round for blockchain-based B2B payments startup Crowdz.
Rakuten Brings in Compliance Partner for New Crypto Exchange
E-commerce giant Rakuten has partnered with blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to ensure AML compliance for its soon-to-launch exchange platform.
Bitbond Plans to Raise $3.9 Million in Germany’s ‘First’ Regulated STO
Blockchain-based lending platform Bitbond says its security token offering is the first to be approved by a regulator in Germany.
Another Crypto Billionaire Signs Gates, Buffet-Founded ‘Giving Pledge’
Ben Delo, billionaire co-founder of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, has pledged to donate much of his wealth to global challenges.
South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Turns to Blockchain to Speed Up Loan Issuance
Shinhan, one of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea, is using blockchain technology to speed up the approval process for loan products.
ECB Official Says Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency a ‘Viable Option’
A European Central Bank council member has come out generally in favor of wholesale central bank digital currencies.
Want to Know Your Wine Is Genuine? EY Has Built a Blockchain for That
“Big Four” firm EY has built a blockchain platform for a firm that will help consumers determine wines’ quality, provenance and authenticity.
ConsenSys Launches ‘Jobs Kit’ to Help Devs Enter the Blockchain Industry
Ethereum development studio ConsenSys has launched a blockchain “job kit” to guide developers wishing to enter the growing blockchain space.
Hacked Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Files for US Bankruptcy Protection
Cryptopia has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. seeking to preserve vital user data held on servers in Arizona
Public Perceptions of the Bitcoin Spot Market Are Wrong, Says Bitwise
The bitcoin spot market is “significantly” smaller and more efficient than is generally perceived, says a Bitwise paper sent as comment to the SEC.
Crypto Exchange Binance Confirms Margin Trading Coming ‘Soon’: Report
Binance has told TechCrunch it’s launching margin trading “soon,” after the crypto exchange accidentally revealed the service in a tweeted image.
Hollywood Producer Raises $100 Million for Media-Focused Security Token
Proxima Media, a firm founded by film producer Ryan Kavanaugh, has raised $100 million for a token that allows investment in film, TV and music.
Security Token Platform iSTOX Admitted to Central Bank Sandbox
iSTOX, a Singapore Exchange-backed security token platform, has joined a regulatory sandbox set up by Singapore’s central bank.
Japan Scrutinizing Crypto Exchanges Ahead of G20 Summit
Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June’s G20 meeting.
Rep. Eric Swalwell Is Accepting Crypto Donations in Bid for US Presidency
Rep. Eric Swalwell is accepting donations in six cryptocurrencies to support his bid for the U.S. presidency in 2020.
Swiss Watchmaker Franck Muller Launches ‘Functional’ Bitcoin Timepiece
Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller has launched a limited-edition bitcoin timepiece dubbed “Encrypto” that comes with a cold wallet.