Bitcoin News Radio Show, 3rd September 2018
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On this episode of the Bitcoin News daily radio show, we discuss how masternodes are a great way to make crypto profits, and how Charlie Shrem says you should hold Bitcoin investments for at least five years. Hear about how Naples, Italy is probably going to launch its own cryptocurrency. Learn about the USD 800 million Bitcoin wallet that became active after four years of being dormant.
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Australian Securities Watchdog Prepares to Mitigate Potential Harm of Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), as the nation’s chief securities regulator, has recently released its corporate plan 2018-2022 to focus on monitoring the potential dangers from emerging technologies and services such as cryptocurrencies and ICOs.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/australian-securities-watchdog-prepares-mitigation-potential-cryptocurrencies-icos-harm/
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), as the nation’s chief securities regulator, has recently released its corporate plan 2018-2022 to focus on monitoring the potential dangers from emerging technologies and services such as cryptocurrencies and ICOs.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/australian-securities-watchdog-prepares-mitigation-potential-cryptocurrencies-icos-harm/
South Korean Financial Regulator Calls for “International Discipline System” for Crypto and ICOs
The governor of the South Korean Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has made calls for an “international discipline system” for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/south-korean-financial-regulator-calls-international-crypto-ico-discipline-system/
The governor of the South Korean Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has made calls for an “international discipline system” for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/south-korean-financial-regulator-calls-international-crypto-ico-discipline-system/
Survey Reveals a Majority of Investors Are to Increase Their Crypto Holdings
A survey published by investment platform SharesPost has revealed that a majority of both consumers and accredited investors are planning to invest further in cryptocurrencies in the next twelve months.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/survey-reveals-a-majority-of-investors-are-to-increase-their-crypto-holdings/
A survey published by investment platform SharesPost has revealed that a majority of both consumers and accredited investors are planning to invest further in cryptocurrencies in the next twelve months.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/survey-reveals-a-majority-of-investors-are-to-increase-their-crypto-holdings/
Trader Triggers Emergency Mode at Exchange With 4.16 Million BTC Futures Position
The world’s second largest exchange Hong Kong-based OKEx, went into emergency mode in late July when a trader took up a 4.16 million Bitcoin futures position listed on the exchange.
The position, worth $416 million, triggered the exchange’s failsafe risk management system forcing futures traders to give up about 18 percent of their profits.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/trader-triggers-emergency-mode-at-exchange-with-4-16-million-btc-futures-position/
The world’s second largest exchange Hong Kong-based OKEx, went into emergency mode in late July when a trader took up a 4.16 million Bitcoin futures position listed on the exchange.
The position, worth $416 million, triggered the exchange’s failsafe risk management system forcing futures traders to give up about 18 percent of their profits.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/trader-triggers-emergency-mode-at-exchange-with-4-16-million-btc-futures-position/
Asia is Buoyant, New Crypto Exchanges Set for Hong Kong, Korea, and Indonesia
While 160 crypto exchanges wait to enter the Japanese market, elsewhere, the market is turning more buoyant, as Hong Kong, Korea, and Indonesia are poised to become home to new exchanges. Bitone Trade HK, Huobi – Indonesia, and South Korean Probit have all announced that they are opening exchanges.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/asia-is-buoyant-with-new-crypto-exchanges-set-for-hong-kong-korea-and-indonesia/
While 160 crypto exchanges wait to enter the Japanese market, elsewhere, the market is turning more buoyant, as Hong Kong, Korea, and Indonesia are poised to become home to new exchanges. Bitone Trade HK, Huobi – Indonesia, and South Korean Probit have all announced that they are opening exchanges.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/asia-is-buoyant-with-new-crypto-exchanges-set-for-hong-kong-korea-and-indonesia/
Coinbase CEO: Crypto-Space Population Will Grow to 1 Billion in Next 5 Years
Brian Armstrong, crypto exchange giant Coinbase’s CEO, has suggested that the number of people in the cryptocurrency ecosystem will swell to 1 billion over the next five years.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/coinbase-ceo-crypto-space-population-will-grow-to-1-billion-in-next-5-years/
Brian Armstrong, crypto exchange giant Coinbase’s CEO, has suggested that the number of people in the cryptocurrency ecosystem will swell to 1 billion over the next five years.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/coinbase-ceo-crypto-space-population-will-grow-to-1-billion-in-next-5-years/
The Music Industry Flirts With Crypto and Reaps the Benefits
Recently, blockchain tech and cryptocurrencies have used their burgeoning popularity to pull in stars from the world of sport, not wanting to miss out on the next big thing on the block. However, musicians are some of the newbies on the front line of the new tech. Some have made more impact than others though.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/the-music-industry-flirts-with-crypto-and-reaps-the-benefits/
Recently, blockchain tech and cryptocurrencies have used their burgeoning popularity to pull in stars from the world of sport, not wanting to miss out on the next big thing on the block. However, musicians are some of the newbies on the front line of the new tech. Some have made more impact than others though.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/the-music-industry-flirts-with-crypto-and-reaps-the-benefits/
Africa and the Middle East: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 31st August to 6th September 2018
Africa and the Middle East
Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country
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Africa and the Middle East
Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/africa-and-the-middle-east-crypto-and-blockchain-news-roundup-31st-august-to-6th-september-2018/
$100,000 Loan Gone Wrong Shows Why Traders Need to Research Before Investing
A French flight attendant who lives in Abu Dhabi took out a USD 100,000 loan for crypto trading after some previous success but ended up getting burned due to the sudden crash in crypto prices near the beginning of 2018. His tale is a cautionary tale for crypto investors; it is essential to do thorough research and to fully understand the crypto markets before investing.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/100000-loan-gone-wrong-shows-why-traders-need-to-research-before-investing/
A French flight attendant who lives in Abu Dhabi took out a USD 100,000 loan for crypto trading after some previous success but ended up getting burned due to the sudden crash in crypto prices near the beginning of 2018. His tale is a cautionary tale for crypto investors; it is essential to do thorough research and to fully understand the crypto markets before investing.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/100000-loan-gone-wrong-shows-why-traders-need-to-research-before-investing/
South America: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 31st August to 6th September 2018
South America
Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/south-america-crypto-and-blockchain-news-roundup-31st-august-to-6th-september-2018/
South America
Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/south-america-crypto-and-blockchain-news-roundup-31st-august-to-6th-september-2018/
Rise of the Blockchain Research Lab: The Latest Trend in Crypto
Blockchain labs are becoming increasingly more prevalent in the industry for research as a backbone to a sound strategy of strong blockchain development.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/rise-of-the-blockchain-research-lab-the-latest-trend-in-crypto/
Blockchain labs are becoming increasingly more prevalent in the industry for research as a backbone to a sound strategy of strong blockchain development.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/rise-of-the-blockchain-research-lab-the-latest-trend-in-crypto/
Belarus Invites South Korean Investors as Korea Post Taps Goldman Sachs for Crypto Education
South Korea’s blockchain prowess is gaining international reach as reports show that the Eastern European nation of Belarus is opening its doors for South Korean investors, as its national postal service Korea Post seeks cryptocurrency know-how from Goldman Sachs executives.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/belarus-invites-south-korean-investors-as-korea-post-taps-goldman-sachs-for-crypto-education/
South Korea’s blockchain prowess is gaining international reach as reports show that the Eastern European nation of Belarus is opening its doors for South Korean investors, as its national postal service Korea Post seeks cryptocurrency know-how from Goldman Sachs executives.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/belarus-invites-south-korean-investors-as-korea-post-taps-goldman-sachs-for-crypto-education/
Nigerian Banks, US Tech Firm Tackle Financial Exclusion with Blockchain
National Nigerian banks have teamed up with US-based software development company Hashcash to combat the African nation’s widespread issue of financial exclusion through a blockchain banking implementation.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/nigerian-banks-us-tech-firm-tackle-financial-exclusion-with-blockchain/
National Nigerian banks have teamed up with US-based software development company Hashcash to combat the African nation’s widespread issue of financial exclusion through a blockchain banking implementation.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/nigerian-banks-us-tech-firm-tackle-financial-exclusion-with-blockchain/
Bithumb Airdrop Causing $247 Million in Wash Trading Daily
Bithumb is conducting season 1 of its ‘Super Airdrop Festival‘, where it refunds traders 120% of trading fees. It has set aside a limit of KRW 1 billion per day for the refunds, which comes out to KRW 167 million (USD 149,000) of rewards each day. Clever traders have seized this opportunity to make profits by conducting wash trading.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/bithumb-airdrop-causing-247-million-in-wash-trading-daily/
Bithumb is conducting season 1 of its ‘Super Airdrop Festival‘, where it refunds traders 120% of trading fees. It has set aside a limit of KRW 1 billion per day for the refunds, which comes out to KRW 167 million (USD 149,000) of rewards each day. Clever traders have seized this opportunity to make profits by conducting wash trading.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/bithumb-airdrop-causing-247-million-in-wash-trading-daily/
“Most Original Altcoin Dev” Creating Supernode Proof-of-Stake (SPoS)
Sunny King, the developer of Peercoin and Primecoin, is developing a new cryptocurrency algorithm called Supernode Proof-of-Stake (SPoS). Considering King has been called “the single most original altcoin developer out there” by Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, it may be worth looking into this new algorithm.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/most-original-altcoin-dev-creating-supernode-proof-of-stake-spos/
Sunny King, the developer of Peercoin and Primecoin, is developing a new cryptocurrency algorithm called Supernode Proof-of-Stake (SPoS). Considering King has been called “the single most original altcoin developer out there” by Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, it may be worth looking into this new algorithm.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/most-original-altcoin-dev-creating-supernode-proof-of-stake-spos/
Approved Swiss Blockchain Startup Goes for Banking License
A Swiss blockchain company which has gained regulatory approval in the alpine pro-cryptocurrency nation is to seek a banking license.
Startup Smart Valor has won approval to operate in the country’s buoyant financial market and will be regulated by the local Financial Services Standards Association (VQF) rather than the national regulatory agency, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/approved-swiss-blockchain-startup-goes-for-banking-license/
A Swiss blockchain company which has gained regulatory approval in the alpine pro-cryptocurrency nation is to seek a banking license.
Startup Smart Valor has won approval to operate in the country’s buoyant financial market and will be regulated by the local Financial Services Standards Association (VQF) rather than the national regulatory agency, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/approved-swiss-blockchain-startup-goes-for-banking-license/
Bittrex, Cryptofacil to Launch Crypto Exchange in the Caribbean and Latin America
Bittrex has partnered with Cryptofacil, a new crypto exchange headquartered in the South American nation of Uruguay, to launch a crypto exchange across the Caribbean and Latin America. This is a major milestone since this region has lacked a major crypto exchange up until now. This new exchange will have over 200 cryptocurrencies and 270 token pairings.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/bittrex-cryptofacil-to-launch-crypto-exchange-in-the-caribbean-and-latin-america/
Bittrex has partnered with Cryptofacil, a new crypto exchange headquartered in the South American nation of Uruguay, to launch a crypto exchange across the Caribbean and Latin America. This is a major milestone since this region has lacked a major crypto exchange up until now. This new exchange will have over 200 cryptocurrencies and 270 token pairings.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/bittrex-cryptofacil-to-launch-crypto-exchange-in-the-caribbean-and-latin-america/
Uzbekistan Legalizes Cryptocurrency, Sets Regulations
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has declared that cryptocurrency is legal, and has announced some initial regulations for trading and mining crypto. A new set of laws specifically for crypto are going to be developed by the government, which has decided not to use existing securities laws for crypto. One positive thing right off the bat is it appears Uzbekistan will not be taxing crypto revenue.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/uzbekistan-legalizes-cryptocurrency-sets-regulations/
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has declared that cryptocurrency is legal, and has announced some initial regulations for trading and mining crypto. A new set of laws specifically for crypto are going to be developed by the government, which has decided not to use existing securities laws for crypto. One positive thing right off the bat is it appears Uzbekistan will not be taxing crypto revenue.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/uzbekistan-legalizes-cryptocurrency-sets-regulations/
Chinese Supreme Court Says Blockchain Can Be Legally Binding
China‘s Supreme Court set an international precedent Friday by adjudicating that blockchain evidence can be seen as legally binding in court, effective immediately.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/chinese-supreme-court-says-blockchain-can-be-legally-binding/
China‘s Supreme Court set an international precedent Friday by adjudicating that blockchain evidence can be seen as legally binding in court, effective immediately.
Read the full article at https://bitcoinnews.com/chinese-supreme-court-says-blockchain-can-be-legally-binding/
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