In yet another effort to supplement a thorough understanding and adoption of distributed ledger system, the Communist Party of China (CPC) released a “primer” on blockchain technology on Aug. 13, 2018. Blockchain Education for Officials As noted in the press release , the CPC-funded book contains relevant information on blockchain technology – including the origins… Continue reading China: Government Officials Educated about Blockchain Technology
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Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced it plans to allow investors the ability to trade cryptocurrencies through the regulated stock exchange. According to the JSE, the Canadian-based Blockstation will help facilitate the crypto-trading services. Also read: Malta Tops Exchange-Based Crypto Trade, Russia Leads in OTC Volume Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to Facilitate Crypto-Asset Trades in… Continue reading Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading
US: Square’s Cash App Expands Bitcoin Trading to All 50 States
Mobile payment company Square’s Cash App has recently rolled out Bitcoin trading for all U.S. users
Playboy Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Blockchain Startup
Playboy is suing Canadian blockchain company Global Blockchain Technologies (GBT) for fraud and breach of contract.
Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTCUSD Falls to Lowest since June
Bitcoin continues to extend its downward momentum on Tuesday, lately falling to its lowest trading since June this year. The BTC/USD today opened at 6250-fiat and started recording losses thereafter – during the early Asian trading session. The pair formed a bear pole in pursuance of a breakout towards the south, as we had predicted… Continue reading Bitcoin Price Intraday Analysis: BTCUSD Falls to Lowest since June
The Code for an Anonymous Lightning Network is Now Live
A private version of the crypto protocol lightning network is headed to zcash, with the potential it could be added for other blockchains soon.
ICO Regulations Round-Up: Fundraising Law, Jeju Island, Self-Directed IRAs
In recent news pertaining to initial coin offerings (ICO) regulations, an EU report has advocated the regulation of ICOs according to crowdfunding legislation, the governor of Korea’s Jeju Island wants his jurisdiction to become a special economic zone regarding cryptocurrencies and blockchain, and the U.S. SEC has warned consumers regarding the risks of self-directed Individual… Continue reading ICO Regulations Round-Up: Fundraising Law, Jeju Island, Self-Directed IRAs
South Korean Ministry Drops Cryptocurrency Exchanges From Venture Enterprise Classification
South Korea government says crypto exchanges will be excluded from legislation governing venture businesses
Did ICOs Cause Ethereum to Drop by 44% in 2 Weeks by Dumping on the Market?
Within a period of two weeks, from August 1 to August 14, the price of Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, dropped by 44 percent. In 14 days, the price of Ethereum plummeted from $470 to $260, reaching its lowest point in 2018 by falling below the $300 mark for the first time… Continue reading Did ICOs Cause Ethereum to Drop by 44% in 2 Weeks by Dumping on the Market?
Goldman Sachs Leads $32 Million Funding Round for Enterprise Blockchain Startup Axoni
Enterprise-focused blockchain startup Axoni has raised $32 million in a funding round led by Goldman Sachs, joined by JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and others