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Big in Japan: Coinbase Expands Eastwards

American cryptocurrency exchange giant and wallet provider Coinbase announced that they are launching an office in Japan, “as part of our effort to accelerate the global adoption of cryptocurrency.”Coinbase intends to apply for a license with the country’s financial regulator, the...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Apple Cracks Down on Crypto Apps

American tech giant Apple has introduced a new set of guidelines that further cracks down on cryptocurrency related apps and activities within its app store. The company, which has been known as having a relatively tough stance on crypto, now explicitly bans all apps that facilitate mining of...

, by Fredrik Vold

Monex Boss Sees “Innovation” Benefits of Crypto Regulations

The CEO of online brokerage Monex says he welcomes talk of cryptocurrency regulations, and says “innovation” was the primary reason why his company bought beleaguered Japanese exchange Coincheck.Coincheck had been on the verge of bankruptcy following a massive hack in January this year,...

, by Tim Alper

bitFlyer, Bitbank CEOs Quit as VCs of Exchange Association

The CEO of a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has stepped down from his role as the vice chairman of the recently established Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), a self-regulating collective of Japan’s licensed cryptocurrency exchanges.Yuzo Kano, the bitFlyer boss,...

, by Tim Alper

Crypto-keen Law Firm Teams up with Leading South Korean University

Shin & Kim, a major South Korean law firm, that has consulted domestic companies on initial coin offering (ICO)-related matters, has signed a business agreement with the Blockchain Research Center at Korea University, one of the country’s most prestigious academic institutions.Per media...

, by Tim Alper

US-Canada Securities Regulators Begin ‘Operation Crypto-Sweep’

A group of state securities administrators in Canada and the United States that opened 70 investigations into potentially fraudulent cryptocurrency ventures last month says that almost half are set to face “completed or pending enforcement actions.”Per Reuters, a cryptocurrency...

, by Tim Alper

Bithumb Pledges to Respect Gov’t Security Guidelines

South Korean exchange platform Bithumb has announced it will ensure its security complies with government guidelines, and says it will also restrict anonymous trading.The company was widely castigated by the country’s crypto community over a now aborted plan to list the Popchain...

, by Tim Alper

Vietnam Enjoying Unlikely Crypto Boom – But There Is a Twist

Vietnam has imported over 6,300 pieces of cryptocurrency mining hardware in the first four months of this year, per statistics released by the Vietnamese customs service. The figure is over half of the total number of devices imported in the whole of 2017, when over 9,300 cryptocurrency mining rigs...

, by Tim Alper

Crypto to Fiat in 6 Seconds Becomes Reality

The ORCA Alliance, dubbing itself the bridge between crypto and traditional finance, completed a transfer from a cryptocurrency exchange straight to user's bank account in 6 seconds during a livestreamed event on Monday. The technological case was presented by Dmitrij Radin, co-founder and Chief...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Bithumb Hack Shakes Investors’ Confidence: “Only Upbit is left”

The fallout from yesterday’s USD 32 million hack on South Korean major exchange Bithumb has been less severe than expected, however, the incident has dealt a major blow to investor confidence, say media reports in the country.Media analysts and web users alike have concluded: “Only...

, by Tim Alper

CryptoKitties Fight Falling Sales With KittyVerse and Partner Program

The most popular game on the blockchain, CryptoKitties, has announced a collection of games as well as a new partner program in response to falling sales. The KittyVerse is a collection complementary games, projects, and tools for cats to race, battle, and own cryptocollectibles of their own, built...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Russian Crypto Law Taking Shape

A Russian politician says the country’s forthcoming “crypto law” is already being considered as legally binding by the country’s courts.Alexey Mostovshchikov, chairman of the Council on Economics and Entrepreneurship of the Youth Parliament under the State Duma, said, per...

, by Tim Alper

Survey: Most Japanese PC Users in the Dark over Cryptojacking

A survey has found that while some 95% of Japanese PC users say they know about cryptocurrency, more than 40% say they have not heard of cryptojacking – attacks that force browser software to mine cryptocurrencies for other internet users.Cybersecurity provider Avast Software says it quizzed...

, by Tim Alper

Bitmain Raises USD 400 Million in Pre-IPO – Report

Chinese mining rig manufacturing giant Bitmain has reportedly already raised USD 400 million in their pre-IPO, which would have brought the company’s valuation at USD 12 billion, according to Chinese local media citing insiders.The report, according to regional media outlet China Money...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

It’s Getting Hot in Kenyan Blockchain and Crypto Scene

A flurry of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency-related developments are taking place in Kenya, with the country this month welcoming its first Bitcoin ATM.The machine has been installed in Nairobi, and becomes one the first such devices to operate in East Africa. Investors can use the device...

, by Tim Alper

Robinhood May Be Coming for Coinbase

The California broker known for pioneering free stock-trading Robinhood is stepping even further into the cryptoverse. Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges, should be worried the most, according to the industry experts. According to a job advertisement, Robinhood is looking for developers...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

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