Bitfinex is reportedly considering a pivot to Switzerland.
<h1>Bitfinex Weighs Move To Switzerland</h1>
Bitfinex is reportedly considering a pivot to Switzerland.
Survey: Younger Koreans More Likely to Invest in Crypto
Nearly a quarter of South Koreans in their 20s want to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a new poll conducted by Bank of Korea.
Ripple Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Consortium
Ripple has joined the Hyperledger project along with thirteen other companies and organizations.
Crypto Job Interest Waned with Price Decline, Says Indeed
Data from Indeed.com suggests that jobseekers’ interest in cryptocurrency-related jobs dropped alongside declines in prices.
Uphold Adds Buy and Sell Options for Ripple’s XRP
Digital payments startup Uphold announced Wednesday that it has added support for Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Cash Bull Failures Could See Traders Move to Bitcoin
Bitcoin is likely to outperform its rival bitcoin cash in the short-run, the technical charts indicate.
Danske Bank Rules Out Crypto Trading But Won’t Block Credit Cards
The biggest bank in Denmark is banning cryptocurrencies from its trading platforms, but will still allow credit card purchases for general customers.
Sharding Is Already Ushering in Radical New Ethereum Designs
One of ethereum’s biggest upgrades isn’t quite live, but that doesn’t mean it’s not inspiring critical thinking about how to boost the network.
Luxury Car Dealer Teams with BitFlyer for Big Bitcoin Payments
A Japanese car dealership is adding bitcoin as a payment option with support from cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer
Why Bitcoin’s ‘Death Cross’ May Turn Out a Bear Trap
Bitcoin risks entering a technical “death cross” soon, but the bearish signal will likely not be as severe as has been made out in reports.
Blockchain Tops 2017 Fintech Enquiries, Says Swiss Finance Regulator
Enquiries around blockchain, cryptocurrency and ICOs in Switzerland have increased significantly, according the country’s financial regulator, FINMA.
Chinese Blockchain Funding Center Plan Scrapped Over Regulatory Issues
A Chinese investment association has scrapped a previously reported plan to launch a funding center to boost blockchain development in the country.
Hyperledger Tech Heats Up Ahead of Blockchain Software Debuts
2018 is shaping up to be a watershed year for enterprise-grade blockchain, with the upcoming launch of four Hyperledger solutions into version 1.0.
US Futures Self-Regulator Reminds Members to Report Crypto Activities
A U.S. futures self-regulator is reminding its members the obligation of reporting any involvement in bitcoin or bitcoin derivatives transactions.
A G20 Crypto Policy? Let’s Hope It’s a Pipe Dream
The world’s economic leaders are seeking a globally coordinated policy on cryptocurrencies. This could take a while. But that may be just as well.
<h1>No Registered Alternative Trading System Hosts Cryptocurrencies, Says SEC’s Redfearn</h1>
On Thursday, the SEC’s director of trading and markets stated that no registered exchanges or alternative trading systems (ATSs) currently support cryptocurrency trading. This is despite at least one company’s interest in trading digital assets through an ATS.
Bank of England to Test DLT Use in New Settlement System
The Bank of England has launched a proof of concept that will explore DLT-compatibility with its real time gross settlement service.
<h1>Russian Elections Chief To Pitch National Blockchain Voting To Putin</h1>
The head of Russia’s Central Election Commission will try to sell Vladimir Putin on the idea of a blockchain-based voting system for future presidential elections.
<h1>ESMA Institutes 2:1 Leverage Limit For Cryptocurrency CFDs</h1>
On Tuesday, the European Securities and Markets Authority published leveraging standards for CFDs and barred the sale of binary options to retail investors.