CFTC is ‘Diligently’ Working on All Crypto-Related Applications, Including BakktUnited States regulator the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is actively working to approve multiple crypto-related applications, including for Bitcoin (BTC) futures from institutional trading platform Bakkt. As reported by Cointelegraph, a CFTC commissioner revealed the news in remarks to cryptocurrency news network Blocktv in an interview on March 19.
A Fresh Start for Crypto Startups at Blockshow Asia 2019There have been many sectors in which startups have battled to the top but finance is not one of them. A large number are capturing some fractional market share but there is no hope for any to see the equivalent success the likes of Amazon or Uber have seen in logistics or transportation. Many of […]
Bitwise Claims 95% Of Reported Bitcoin Trading Volume Is FakeA majority of Bitcoin trading volume is artificially created by unregulated exchanges, according to a Bitwise Asset Management report.
Magical Crypto Conference 2019 Aims to Make Bitcoin Great AgainThe inaugural Magical Crypto Conference is set to take place on May 11-12, 2019, in New York City, promising an incredibly impressive gathering of Bitcoin entrepreneurs, software developers, and influential crypto Twitter personalities.
VeriBlock’s Proof-of-Proof Protocol to be Launched on MainnetDevelopers of VeriBlock, a protocol aimed at delivering Bitcoin-level security to both new and established blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, announced the upcoming mainnet launch of the VeriBlock blockchain.
Ground Control to Major Tom: Changelly and Enjin Launch Co-Branded Blockchain Explorer and Gaming AssetsNon-custodial instant cryptocurrency exchange Changelly, in collaboration with Singapore-based blockchain development platform Enjin, has announced that they will launch a Changelly-branded blockchain explorer to provide users with a seamless, ad-free experience for verifying transactions. After designing the customized version of EnjinX, Changelly and Enjin are continuing their collaboration to create “Major Tom,” a new Ethereum […]
Stellar Lumens (XLM) Now Available Across All Coinbase Platforms, Price Boosted by IBM AnnouncementPopular U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced it now supports Stellar Lumens (XLM) across all its platform, including Coinbase. com as well as Android and iOS apps.
Australian Government Unveils National Blockchain RoadmapThe Morrison Government has unveiled a national blockchain strategy and roadmap that potentially could make Australia one of the leaders in the fintech sector. The news was announced in a joint media release from two Australian ministries on March 18, Cointelegraph reports.
SEC Advisor Says Some Stabecoins Might be Violating Securities LawsIn what could be a new turn in the discussion about the legal status of stablecoins, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s advisor for Digital Assets, Valerie Szczepanik suggested that certain types of stablecoins “could raise issues under securities laws.”
SEC Chairman Agrees Cryptocurrencies Like Ethereum Are Not SecuritiesU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Jay Clayton confirmed an existing analysis stating that the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency and other tokens of similar characteristics did not fall within the securities category under SEC standards.
Cryptocurrency Development Activity Paints Positive Picture for Bitcoin and Ethereum – ReportA recently released report on developer activity around cryptocurrency projects reveals interesting patterns about crypto networks’ environments.
German Ministry of Finance Presents Paper on Blockchain Securities RegulationA paper on the regulation of blockchain-based securities has been published by the German Federal Ministry of Finance. In this document, the regulator discusses the introduction of regulations for electronic securities and the issuance of crypto tokens, defining the key points on the issue.