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ICO & IEO News
petro coin
ICO & IEO News

Why Petro Coin Should Not Be In Your ICO List?

Achal Arya March 12, 2018

Last year, President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro launched the country’s very own oil-backed cryptocurrency called Petro coin. And last month, in its opening sale, he claimed that it raised about $750 million for which there is no official proof. Given Venezuela’s economic condition that is going through a crisis which is only deteriorating over the

Last year, President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro launched the country’s very own oil-backed cryptocurrency called Petro coin. And last month, in its opening sale, he claimed that it raised about $750 million for which there is no official proof. Given Venezuela’s economic condition that is going through a crisis which is only deteriorating over the

ripple
Altcoin News
ripple
Altcoin News

Ripple Clears The FUD Whether It’s “Centralized Or Decentralized”

Achal Arya March 13, 2018

Ripple in its video marketing campaign uploaded a series of videos that talk about its inception, vision for XRP, product suite, IoT, comparison of XRP with other digital assets and consensus vs. proof of work but most specifically about the decentralization of XRP. Also, read… Ripple News: Japanese Banks Consortium To Use Ripple Powered App For Payments Is

Ripple in its video marketing campaign uploaded a series of videos that talk about its inception, vision for XRP, product suite, IoT, comparison of XRP with other digital assets and consensus vs. proof of work but most specifically about the decentralization of XRP. Also, read… Ripple News: Japanese Banks Consortium To Use Ripple Powered App For Payments Is

china DIgital Currency
Blockchain News
china DIgital Currency
Blockchain News

PBOC Announces China Digital Currency Called ‘DCEP’

Casper Brown March 9, 2018

Zhou Xiaochuan announced that the central bank PBoC is developing its own digital currency called DCEP. The DC in the name represents the digital currency while EP is for electronic payments. Also, read… PBOC Disallows Bitcoin Payments But Interested In Digital Currency China digital currency DCEP (digital currency electronic payment) Chinese Central Bank, People’s Bank of

Zhou Xiaochuan announced that the central bank PBoC is developing its own digital currency called DCEP. The DC in the name represents the digital currency while EP is for electronic payments. Also, read… PBOC Disallows Bitcoin Payments But Interested In Digital Currency China digital currency DCEP (digital currency electronic payment) Chinese Central Bank, People’s Bank of

PBOC digital currency
Regulation News
PBOC digital currency
Regulation News

PBOC Disallows Bitcoin Payments But Interested In Digital Currency

Casper Brown March 9, 2018

Chinese Central Bank PBoC’s governor, Zhou Xiaochuan stated that it doesn’t allow the payments made in bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies as they don’t favor speculative products. Though the bank is interested in the digital money. Also, read… Waltonchain Alibaba Cloud Partners For Smart City In China People’s Bank of China (PBoC) doesn’t allow crypto payments Over

Chinese Central Bank PBoC’s governor, Zhou Xiaochuan stated that it doesn’t allow the payments made in bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies as they don’t favor speculative products. Though the bank is interested in the digital money. Also, read… Waltonchain Alibaba Cloud Partners For Smart City In China People’s Bank of China (PBoC) doesn’t allow crypto payments Over

indian bitcoin
Bitcoin News
indian bitcoin
Bitcoin News

Indian Bitcoin Companies Found Loophole to Accept Cryptocurrencies

Casper Brown March 12, 2018

After remarks by Indian govt. on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies being an illegal tender, Indian bitcoin companies have found a loophole in it. By capitalization on this loophole, businesses are accepting bitcoin among other cryptocurrencies, apparently without breaking the law.   Also, read… FUD Alert: No Mention of Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency in New Cabinet Bill by Indian Govt. Indian bitcoin companies

After remarks by Indian govt. on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies being an illegal tender, Indian bitcoin companies have found a loophole in it. By capitalization on this loophole, businesses are accepting bitcoin among other cryptocurrencies, apparently without breaking the law.   Also, read… FUD Alert: No Mention of Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency in New Cabinet Bill by Indian Govt. Indian bitcoin companies

japanese bitcoin
Regulation News
japanese bitcoin
Regulation News

Japanese Bitcoin Exchanges Bit Station & FSHO Ordered To Suspend Their Business

Casper Brown March 8, 2018

Two Japanese Bitcoin exchanges FSHO and Bit Station ordered to suspend most of their cryptocurrency exchange operations for the period of one month. Inadequate security measures have been the point of FSA’s decision which is also establishing a study group for cryptocurrency exchange industry. Also read… Coinbase Develops Crypto Index Fund With BitcoinAnd 3 Other Cryptocurrencies One

Two Japanese Bitcoin exchanges FSHO and Bit Station ordered to suspend most of their cryptocurrency exchange operations for the period of one month. Inadequate security measures have been the point of FSA’s decision which is also establishing a study group for cryptocurrency exchange industry. Also read… Coinbase Develops Crypto Index Fund With BitcoinAnd 3 Other Cryptocurrencies One

fraudulent ICO
ICO & IEO News
fraudulent ICO
ICO & IEO News

Will ICO Issuers Face Lawsuits In Near Future

Casper Brown March 8, 2018

According to a recent study, ICOs are going to encounter a rise in the legal proceedings against the fraudulent ICO projects. With the increasing ICO scam examples, SEC USA has already asked for the registration of platforms that only fires the possibility of these lawsuits coming sooner than later. Also, read… SEC Slams Hard At Online

According to a recent study, ICOs are going to encounter a rise in the legal proceedings against the fraudulent ICO projects. With the increasing ICO scam examples, SEC USA has already asked for the registration of platforms that only fires the possibility of these lawsuits coming sooner than later. Also, read… SEC Slams Hard At Online

japan FSA
Regulation News
japan FSA
Regulation News

Japan FSA Issues Notice To Cryptocurrency Exchanges After Coincheck Hack

Casper Brown March 8, 2018

The Japanese financial regulators have issued notices to several cryptocurrency exchanges to halt their businesses while ordering Coincheck to make improvements in their attempt to protect the interests of consumers after the debacle of $500 million Coincheck hack. Also, read… Japan Cryptocurrency Exchanges Form a Self-Regulatory Body Punishments over Security after Coincheck hack The financial regulator has ordered

The Japanese financial regulators have issued notices to several cryptocurrency exchanges to halt their businesses while ordering Coincheck to make improvements in their attempt to protect the interests of consumers after the debacle of $500 million Coincheck hack. Also, read… Japan Cryptocurrency Exchanges Form a Self-Regulatory Body Punishments over Security after Coincheck hack The financial regulator has ordered

binance Hack
Bitcoin News
binance Hack
Bitcoin News

Binance Hack: Changpeng Zhao Assures Users Funds Are Safe

Achal Arya March 17, 2018

Rumors of Binance hack surfaced earlier this day when some users reported unusual trades being triggered through their accounts. The binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has assured users that their funds are safe. Was Binance hacked? In its initial statement on Reddit, Binance said it was investigating these reports, announcing all withdrawals had been suspended but pushing

Rumors of Binance hack surfaced earlier this day when some users reported unusual trades being triggered through their accounts. The binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has assured users that their funds are safe. Was Binance hacked? In its initial statement on Reddit, Binance said it was investigating these reports, announcing all withdrawals had been suspended but pushing

SEC rules
Regulation News
SEC rules
Regulation News

SEC Slams Hard At Online Exchanges & ICO’s Trading Digital Assets

Achal Arya March 13, 2018

In a public statement, today SEC clarified that “If a platform offers to the trade of digital assets that are securities and operates as an “exchange,” as defined by the federal securities laws, then the platform must register according to the SEC rules as a national securities exchange or be exempt from registration”. Most exchanges

In a public statement, today SEC clarified that “If a platform offers to the trade of digital assets that are securities and operates as an “exchange,” as defined by the federal securities laws, then the platform must register according to the SEC rules as a national securities exchange or be exempt from registration”. Most exchanges

mt. gox bitcoin
Bitcoin News
mt. gox bitcoin
Bitcoin News

Mt. Gox Bitcoin Sale Leads To BCH And Bitcoin Price Fall

Achal Arya March 13, 2018

The Mt. Gox Bitcoin sale around 35,841 and 34,008 Bitcoin Cash worth of $362 million and $45 million respectively that have been made over the period of three months from December 2017 to February 2018. This has led the prices of BTC and BCH to crash down. Also, read… Georgia To Allow Tax and License Payments

The Mt. Gox Bitcoin sale around 35,841 and 34,008 Bitcoin Cash worth of $362 million and $45 million respectively that have been made over the period of three months from December 2017 to February 2018. This has led the prices of BTC and BCH to crash down. Also, read… Georgia To Allow Tax and License Payments

Crypto index fund
Altcoin News
Crypto index fund
Altcoin News

Coinbase Develops Crypto Index Fund With Bitcoin And 3 Other Cryptocurrencies

Achal Arya March 13, 2018

Popular Bitcoin exchange Coinbase has entered into the asset management sector through its Crypto Index Fund that covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. This Index Fund only allows the US accredited investors and is already undergoing the process of developing funds focusing on retail traders. Also, read… Lawsuits Against Coinbase Insider Trading & Stealing Customer

Popular Bitcoin exchange Coinbase has entered into the asset management sector through its Crypto Index Fund that covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin. This Index Fund only allows the US accredited investors and is already undergoing the process of developing funds focusing on retail traders. Also, read… Lawsuits Against Coinbase Insider Trading & Stealing Customer

waltonchain alibaba
Blockchain News
waltonchain alibaba
Blockchain News

Waltonchain Alibaba Cloud Partners For Smart City In China

Achal Arya March 13, 2018

Waltonchain Alibaba Cloud has come into a partnership to combine and leverage the blockchain technology and Internet of Things to develop a smart city in China. Also, read… Understanding the Concept of Walton Chain (WTC) Waltonchain Alibaba cloud partnership The subsidiary of Alibaba Group, Alibaba Cloud called Aliyun, has signed a partnership agreement with a subsidiary

Waltonchain Alibaba Cloud has come into a partnership to combine and leverage the blockchain technology and Internet of Things to develop a smart city in China. Also, read… Understanding the Concept of Walton Chain (WTC) Waltonchain Alibaba cloud partnership The subsidiary of Alibaba Group, Alibaba Cloud called Aliyun, has signed a partnership agreement with a subsidiary

ripple news
Altcoin News
ripple news
Altcoin News

Ripple News: Japanese Banks Consortium To Use Ripple Powered App For Payments

Achal Arya March 13, 2018

Ripple in association with a consortium of 61 Japanese Banks develops a mobile app “MoneyTap” that will be rolled out at three banks first in this year. Also, read… Better Reduced Remittances in Saudi Arabia withRipple Blockchain – Moody’s investors services Ripple blockchain app for instant cash payments The US company, Ripple has come into an association with

Ripple in association with a consortium of 61 Japanese Banks develops a mobile app “MoneyTap” that will be rolled out at three banks first in this year. Also, read… Better Reduced Remittances in Saudi Arabia withRipple Blockchain – Moody’s investors services Ripple blockchain app for instant cash payments The US company, Ripple has come into an association with

neo coin
Altcoin News
neo coin
Altcoin News

NEO Coin Founder Da Hongfei Clears The Clouds Of FUD

Achal Arya September 7, 2018

Given the growing FUD surrounding NEO cryptocurrency regarding it being centralized, delaying of blocks and the consensus mechanism dBFT, its co-founder Da Hongfei came forward to clarify them all. NEO coin – the fUD and the fACT? The founder of NEO, Da Hongfei came to the front to clarify the confusion surrounding the NEO cryptocurrency

Given the growing FUD surrounding NEO cryptocurrency regarding it being centralized, delaying of blocks and the consensus mechanism dBFT, its co-founder Da Hongfei came forward to clarify them all. NEO coin – the fUD and the fACT? The founder of NEO, Da Hongfei came to the front to clarify the confusion surrounding the NEO cryptocurrency

bitcoin tax
Bitcoin News
bitcoin tax
Bitcoin News

Australian Tax Office Hunting Bitcoin Tax Evaders

Achal Arya March 13, 2018

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) and AUSTRAC, country’s financial intelligence agency, is all geared up to scrutinize the crypto investors and track down the cryptocurrency tax evaders. This is in light of a new framework that is soon going to be in place. ATO tracking Bitcoin tax evaders! According to the reports, the Australian Tax

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) and AUSTRAC, country’s financial intelligence agency, is all geared up to scrutinize the crypto investors and track down the cryptocurrency tax evaders. This is in light of a new framework that is soon going to be in place. ATO tracking Bitcoin tax evaders! According to the reports, the Australian Tax

Segwit adoption
Bitcoin News
Segwit adoption
Bitcoin News

SegWit Adoption Leads To 50% Cutdown In Bitcoin Withdrawal Fee

Achal Arya March 13, 2018

With the increase in SegWit adoption as marked by Bitfinex, Kraken, and Binance, the users get to benefit from lower bitcoin withdrawal fees. The reduction in cost is as much as 50 percent that showcases the impact of SegWit in the cryptocurrency market. Also read: Exchanges supporting segwit2x fork and what to expect for B2X coins

With the increase in SegWit adoption as marked by Bitfinex, Kraken, and Binance, the users get to benefit from lower bitcoin withdrawal fees. The reduction in cost is as much as 50 percent that showcases the impact of SegWit in the cryptocurrency market. Also read: Exchanges supporting segwit2x fork and what to expect for B2X coins

uber eco coin
Altcoin News
uber eco coin
Altcoin News

Uber Eco Coin: A New Cryptocurrency By Uber Co-founder Garrett Camp

Achal Arya December 10, 2019

Garrett Camp, best known as the co-founder of Uber is planning to launch his very own cryptocurrency Uber Eco coin that will have no ICO and will focus on the key issues pertaining to digital currencies. Uber Eco coin: A better cryptocurrency & a bitcoin rival The co-founder of Uber and the founder of venture

Garrett Camp, best known as the co-founder of Uber is planning to launch his very own cryptocurrency Uber Eco coin that will have no ICO and will focus on the key issues pertaining to digital currencies. Uber Eco coin: A better cryptocurrency & a bitcoin rival The co-founder of Uber and the founder of venture

coinbase insider trading
Altcoin News
coinbase insider trading
Altcoin News

Lawsuits Against Coinbase Insider Trading & Stealing Customer Funds

Achal Arya December 10, 2019

Coinbase San Francisco has been hit with lawsuits that allege insider trading and unlawful business practices. This came just a few days after IRS’s demand for its 13,000 customers’ trading history.   Also read: Is Coinbase Commerce Really a Good News for Bitcoin? Lawsuit 1: Coinbase insider trading involvement  The US exchange Coinbase is under some

Coinbase San Francisco has been hit with lawsuits that allege insider trading and unlawful business practices. This came just a few days after IRS’s demand for its 13,000 customers’ trading history.   Also read: Is Coinbase Commerce Really a Good News for Bitcoin? Lawsuit 1: Coinbase insider trading involvement  The US exchange Coinbase is under some

crypto payment
Altcoin News
crypto payment
Altcoin News

PayPal Files A Patent Application For Speedier Crypto Payment

Achal Arya March 13, 2018

The payment giant, PayPal has filed an application for a patent on technology through which faster crypto payment could be made. This big step came after company’s baby step towards bitcoin adoption in 2014 when it came into a partnership with Coinbase, BitPay, and GoCoin. PayPal speed crypto payment with “Expedited Virtual Currency Transaction System”

The payment giant, PayPal has filed an application for a patent on technology through which faster crypto payment could be made. This big step came after company’s baby step towards bitcoin adoption in 2014 when it came into a partnership with Coinbase, BitPay, and GoCoin. PayPal speed crypto payment with “Expedited Virtual Currency Transaction System”