Financial giant Fidelity launches crypto company
Financial services giant Fidelity Investments has launched its cryptocurrency service for institutional investors.
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Bitfinex makes it easier for users to track activities
Bitfinex announced the new tools that will allow greater flexibility in reviewing account data and users will now be able to “instantly compile an overview of necessary account information stemming as far back as account history goes.”
NASDAQ could launch regulated crypto platform: report
NASDAQ CEO Adena Friedman has warned about the issues associated with ICOs. However, the exchange might be prepared to support a different type of ICO, one that is regulated by financial authorities.
Regulator seeks to ‘bring together’ Singapore’s crypto operators, banks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has taken it upon itself to “bring together” cryptocurrency companies and the banks, following complaints from crypto operators about the difficulties in setting up bank accounts in the sovereign city state.
Crypto regulations coming to UK by 2020
Regulation of the UK cryptocurrency market could take two more years to enact, according to corporate law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC).
South Korea position on ICOs out by November
The South Korean government will have an official position on initial coin offerings (ICOs) by November.
Goldman Sachs-backed Circle buys SeedInvest
Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency company Circle is now the proud owner of SeedInvest, an equity crowdfunding platform.
Coinbase withdrawals delayed by as much as 1 week
According to media outlet, Coinbase US-based customers are having a difficult time making withdrawals, with some reporting delays of up to a month.
Bithumb launches crypto indices as new partner gets onboard
This week, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange opened Bithumb Crypto Index (BTCI), and then found itself a new major stakeholder—Singaporean consortium BK Global.
ICO falsely claiming SEC approval faces lawsuit
In the latest example of the SEC ramping up efforts against scam coins and ICOs, the commission petitioned a court to secure an emergency order against Blockvest LLC and its founder, Reginald Buddy Ringgold III.
Bitfinex pulls fiat deposits amid latest crypto price freefall
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has suspended fiat deposits, apparently on a temporary basis, amid the latest significant sell-off in the BTC markets.
Companies struggle to keep up with ICO regulations: report
The regulatory environment for initial coin offerings (ICOs) remains uncertain, leaving thousands of firms open to sanctions.
Crypto in Africa: Paxful looking at cryptocurrency’s potential in East Africa
Paxful, a peer-to-peer marketplace, is reportedly looking at the cryptocurrency market's growth potential in East Africa.
Crypto companies in UK now have a banking option
The banking sector is slowly adapting and incorporating cryptocurrency onto their product portfolio. For example, the London Block Exchange (LBX) is introducing a new service that will give customers in the UK a banking option for both their fiat and their crypto assets.
Shocker: Watts Miner not paying its bills
APO Group, a media relations company based in Africa, accused Watts Miner has defaulted on a payment of $14,955.
More higher education institutions turning to crypto investments
Cryptocurrency investments on an institutional level are gaining pace, despite the belief by some that the market is about to implode.
1Broker reopens platform to allow withdrawals
1Broker, a BTC futures trading firm, announced that it would be reopening withdrawals as of Thursday.
Thai authorities revoke passport of suspect in $24M crypto scam
A suspect involved in a Thailand cryptocurrency scam is unable to return home after the Foreign Ministry of Thailand revoked his passport.
SEC wants subpoena enforced in $100M Cherubim ICO probe
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking steps to enforce a subpoena against an investment company and its sole trustee, over allegations of their fraudulent involvement in a $100-million ICO.
Embattled crypto exchange Zaif lays out plan for customer financial support
The embattled Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif has published its plan for customer financial support, in the wake of a hack that cost the firm losses of up to JPY6.7 billion ($59.7 million).