Crypto market daily report – February 22, 2019
The cryptocurrency markets remained in the same waters on Friday with Bitcoin Core (BTC) settling at around the $3,950 mark.
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Brazilian investment bank to issue $15M security token offering
Banco BTG Pactual announced plans for the security token, which will be backed by distressed real estate.
Another ICO settles with the SEC for selling unregistered securities
The SEC has cracked down on Gladius for offering unregistered securities during its ICO, but gave leniency for their self-reporting.
Zuckerberg: Decentralization is the future, but there are concerns
Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, believes that decentralization is the future and wants to see it in Facebook. But first, he wants to answer open questions so it can be done the right way.
Crypto in Africa: Hackers in SA, Paxful adds schools, and crypto ATMS
A lot has happened in the cryptocurrency space in Africa. The continent continues to progress from key players in the industry. Despite challenges, the crypto market in Africa has shown great prospects.
Cyprus SEC calls for the adoption of EU AML laws for crypto
The Cyprus Securities and Exchanges Commission has proposed the transposition of the EU's Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive into national law.
In 2019, companies will invest in blockchain: Globant report
2019 will be the year that most companies start to invest in, and expect returns from, blockchain technology. Many companies though are still hesitant to get started.
Margin trading with Bitcoin SV, 3 other cryptos now enabled at OKEx
Malta-based crypto exchange OKEx announced that it has added four new crypto derivative pairs—BSV, as well as QTUM, DASH, and NEO.
Former Goldman Sachs employees raise $3M to stop crypto manipulation
A group of former Goldman Sachs employees has announced that they have raised more than $3 million toward the development of a startup company meant to provide greater surveillance for the cryptocurrency market.
Jimmy Nguyen: BSV is open for business, open for everyone
nChain CEO, as well as founding president of the Bitcoin Association, Jimmy Nguyen, has released a video presentation that explains why BSV exists and what it is able to accomplish – not just for miners or investors, but for businesses and everyone else. As Nguyen aptly states, “Bitcoin SV is open for business.”
CoinFLEX crypto futures platform now live
CoinFLEX, a new cryptocurrency exchange that focuses on futures trading, is now live.
The Bank of Lithuania updates its position in digital assets and ICOs
The Central Bank of Lithuania recently announced its updated position on digital assets and initial coin offerings, with the aim of leveling the playing field.
FBI seeks BitConnect victims’ help in their investigation
The investigation in BitConnect’s alleged Ponzi scheme continues, and the FBI is looking for help to get to the bottom of it.
QuadrigaCX was keeping customer funds in a safety deposit box
Gerald Cotten revealed in 2014 that QuadrigaCX was keeping customer funds in an offline paper wallet, stored away in a bank safety deposit box.
Crypto market daily report – February 21, 2019
The cryptocurrency markets continued to hold on or even slightly increase their gains on Thursday. Bitcoin SV held on to its price level of $66, although movement was also slight at 1.5%.
US securities regulator starts reviewing 2 new crypto ETF proposals
An ETF proposal from VanEck/SolidX, filed with Cboe BZX Exchange, was published in the Federal Register, marking the first time since August 2018 that more than one ETF proposal is under review.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes cryptos will replace fiat
Elon Musk doesn’t think fiat will survive against the rise of cryptocurrencies, but he admits it has some problems to solve.
South Africa ranks top in ownership of cryptocurrency
A recent survey conducted by Hootsuite and Wearesocial indicates that South Africa leads the world in cryptocurrency adoption.
Voltaire launches BSV trading amid ‘huge’ user demand
True to its word, London cryptocurrency exchange Voltaire.cash has now enabled Bitcoin SV (BSV) trading on its platform.
India launches new group to fight crypto, cyber crimes
India's Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the newly-created National Cyber Forensic Lab (NCFL) which will focus its energy on investigating and resolving crypto-related crimes, as well as other types of cyber fraud.