IBM’s blockchain answer to SWIFT officially launches
IBM's World Wire offers simpler, faster and cheaper international payments and is expected to have a major impact on the success of current dominant cross-border payment provider, SWIFT.
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Crypto market daily report – March 19, 2019
The cryptocurrency markets remained in a relatively stable mode on Tuesday with the vast majority of coins registering small declines, although they were rather well supported.
Tel Aviv judge rules bank wrong to close crypto mining firm account
A judge in Israel has just shaken up the cryptocurrency community by ruling on cryptocurrency miner Israminer’s account with Union Bank in Tel Aviv.
Trump’s planned crackdown on cartels could hurt crypto
In a move that is sure to be quite controversial, it appears U.S. President Donald Trump is considering labeling Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations.
Crypto market daily report – March 18, 2019
The cryptocurrency markets continued in a stable mode on Monday with most coins registering small declines with some notable exceptions.
Crypto attacks on cloud infrastructure on the rise
Many crypto attacks seem to be focused on cloud infrastructures. Organizations of all sizes continue to face significant crypto mining attacks despite the ongoing bearish market.
SEC filing has Riot Blockchain closer to reinvention
Riot Blockchain is one step closer to its goal of reinvention, after a recent filing with the SEC to issue common stock.
Winklevoss brothers comment on Facebook’s cryptocurrency projects
Putting the ugly past behind them, the Winklevoss twins appear to be pretty happy about Facebook’s new stablecoin.
Another long-time Bitcoin Cash supporter switches to Bitcoin SV
According to a post on Yours.org, the unidentified BCH supporter shows a change of heart towards Bitcoin SV after he was asked if he was “on the Bitcoin SV train yet,” to which he replied, after a little bit of thought, “Yeah… I am.”
First live crypto-based real estate auction coming in April
LJ Hooker, a real estate company in Australia, is preparing the world’s first ever live real estate auction with cryptocurrency as the payment of choice.
Coinbase introduces increased fees, other changes to Coinbase Pro
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced changes to its Coinbase Pro platform, one of which will be an increase in fees.
Citi abandons ‘Citicoin’ project in face of competition
Citigroup have given up on their plans for a ‘Citicoin’ crypto payment solution, realizing that there are already better solutions, like Bitcoin SV.
MercadoLibre ditches crypto after PayPal investment
The e-commerce giant has abruptly announced that cryptocurrency-related listings will not be allowed on the platform. The announcement comes on the heels of a significant investment from PayPal.
Crypto czar thinks startups should ask for permission, not forgiveness
The U.S. securities regulator has been tightlipped about cryptocurrency regulation, but apparently, even stablecoins might come with their own concerns, according to SEC advisor for digital assets Valerie Szczepanik.
Singapore’s ‘Bitcoin trial’ rules in favor of market maker
The case involves a market maker and cryptocurrency exchange, where orders were made and actually reversed by cryptocurrency exchange Quione.
A new guide for splitting Bitcoin SV from Bitcoin Cash with ElectrumSV
If you have some Bitcoin Cash saved away in an Electron Cash wallet, and you want to split your Bitcoin SV from it, a new guide will help you do just that.
French court clerks to use blockchain based platform for operations
Commercial court clerks in France will soon start recording changes relating to companies' legal status using a blockchain based platform.
Cboe halts Bitcoin Core futures contracts for an indeterminate time
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has announced that it won't list Bitcoin Core futures contracts in March.
18-year-old Japanese hacker prosecuted for stealing $134,000 in crypto
Prosecutors in Japan have charged an 18-year-old male with stealing 15 million yen ($134,310 USD) worth of crypto.
Canada studying crypto regulations to prevent another QuadrigaCX
It might be a little too late for some, but two Canadian agencies are seriously considering how to apply regulations to the cryptocurrency industry.