Andy Warhol painting to be sold in crypto art auction
One of Andy Warhol’s most internationally renowned pieces of art, 14 Small Electric Chairs, will be the subject of a cryptocurrency art auction.
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Coinbase ‘on track’ to US regulatory nod for crypto securities listing
Securing a regulatory approval in the U.S. will allow Coinbase to operate across the country under the oversight of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Asset manager Fidelity plans to open crypto exchange: report
The Boston-based firm has advertised internally for a DevOps system engineer, who will help create and deploy a digital asset exchange to public and private cloud networks.
Crypto in Africa: Domestic crypto market shows great prospects
Despite the myriad of challenges, cryptocurrencies are doing quite well in Africa as crypto-related activities start to become a norm in most countries in the region.
Swiss bank offers business accounts to blockchain and crypto companies, first in the country
While some banks have been spurning blockchain and cryptocurrency activities, Hypothekarbank Lenzburg is welcoming them with open arms.
After 16 approvals, Japan poised to reject first crypto exchange
Yokohama-based FSHO exchange is reportedly still failing to comply with Financial Services Agency's regulations.
Goldman Sachs-backed Circle sets sights on US banking license
Circle has announced it is seeking a U.S. banking license, at the same time as the firm is looking to register with the SEC.
Bitfinex back online after yet another cyber attack
Bitfinex succumbed to another DDoS attack, which happened shortly after the platform was relaunched.
Police in India shut down cryptocurrency scam
The alleged scam involved the Flinstone Group, a real estate company that allegedly promised to give investors flats and citizenship in Africa and the Caribbean countries. The company also had a cryptocurrency named MoneyTrade Coin.
Indonesia accepts cryptocurrencies as trading commodities
In a move that will propel the country forward in the cryptocurrency space, Indonesia has announced that domestic trading exchanges can accept cryptocurrencies as commodities.
Estonia will not be creating its own cryptocurrency
Estonia, a country in Northern Europe, has discarded its original plan for a state-backed cryptocurrency.
SEC announces new cryptocurrency chief
Valerie Szczepanik has been appointed to the position of associate director of the Division of Corporation Finance and will also be the senior advisor for Digital assets and Innovation.
Blockchain ticketing platform Ticketfly gets bugged, hacker demands 1 BTC
The hacker reportedly stole personal information from over 26 million users, and has posted the information in a public server.
Binance teams up with ChiliZ for tokenization of sports industries
Malta-based ChiliZ announced that it has received a sizeable investment from cryptocurrency exchange Binance for its new tokenization platform, targeting eSports and sports industries.
Binance exec: If ICO bubble bursts, it’s a good thing for industry
Ella Zhang, head of Binance Labs, indicated that the market continues to be positive, despite declines in trading, thanks to a steady influx of new customers to the cryptocurrency space. However, she pointed out that ICOs are damaging to the integrity of the industry.
Coinbase announces Japanese expansion
Cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service Coinbase is opening a division in Japan, as part of its ongoing efforts to “accelerate the global adoption of cryptocurrency.”
HitBTC stops operations in Japan
HitBTC, a Hong Kong based cryptocurrency exchange, will no longer be offering its services to people in Japan.
Banking giant CEOs say blockchain will become global standard for banks in 5 years
BBVA has been working on a pilot project for issuing corporate loans through a blockchain-based system.
Microsoft acquires Github, and devs are not happy
Developers are flocking to competitor GitLab in response to the merger.
Slovenia opens first ‘Bitcoin City’
Slovenia, one of the smallest countries in the European Union is certainly not resting on its laurels when it comes to the blockchain and crypto currency space.