Bitcoin Mining Firms Make Chinese Unicorns List for First Time
Three bitcoin mining companies have joined a list of "unicorns" – private companies valued at over $1 billion – for the first time.
The Shanghai-based Hurun Research Institute published its Q2 Unicorn Index for the Greater China region on Wednesday, which notably included the names of several major bitcoin mining firms: Bitmain, Canaan Creative and Ebang. The third Hurun list of 130 Chinese unicorns has never before featured a fully cryptocurrency-focused firm.
https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-mining-firms-make-chinese-unicorns-list-for-first-time/
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Is Cryptocurrency Halal? Another Step Towards Muslim Countries With Sharia law rigidly imposed in many countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, cryptocurrency adoption is at a standstill, since Islamic scholars have not yet reached an agreement on whether the religion permits digital assets. California-based Stellar startup has now received certification from Islamic scholars for its blockchain platform and related cryptocurrency, giving a glint of hope to other players in the nascent industry.
https://cryptonews.com/news/is-cryptocurrency-halal-another-step-towards-muslim-countrie-2270.htm
Civic Is Turning Identity.com Into a Crypto-Powered Personal Data Market
"I never thought we'd get it."
That's Vinny Lingham, co-founder and CEO of the blockchain identity startup Civic, talking about the company's acquisition of "Identity.com" – a fitting web domain for a company built around the idea of putting personally identifiable data in the control of its owners.
To that point, Lingham said he had always thought Identity.com would be an ideal address from which to promote the platform he is building.
https://www.coindesk.com/civic-buys-identity-com-landing-high-value-domain-for-web-3-0/
"I never thought we'd get it."
That's Vinny Lingham, co-founder and CEO of the blockchain identity startup Civic, talking about the company's acquisition of "Identity.com" – a fitting web domain for a company built around the idea of putting personally identifiable data in the control of its owners.
To that point, Lingham said he had always thought Identity.com would be an ideal address from which to promote the platform he is building.
https://www.coindesk.com/civic-buys-identity-com-landing-high-value-domain-for-web-3-0/
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New Listing Update: The LOOM Network (LOOM) market is open, and trading will begin shortly on @BittrexExchange
https://twitter.com/BittrexExchange/status/1019294956819828736
https://twitter.com/BittrexExchange/status/1019294956819828736
TenX (PAY) Price Anomaly in Korea Leads to Market Euphoria
"Cryptocurrency TenX (PAY) rose 50,89% per night, reaching $1.31 m on Tuesday, without any particular reason. The coin doubled its price last week and shows no signs of slowing.
The trading volume of $ 68 million is reminiscent of the situation that was noted in December last year".
https://cryptovest.com/news/tenx-pay-price-anomaly-in-korea-leads-to-market-euphoria/
"Cryptocurrency TenX (PAY) rose 50,89% per night, reaching $1.31 m on Tuesday, without any particular reason. The coin doubled its price last week and shows no signs of slowing.
The trading volume of $ 68 million is reminiscent of the situation that was noted in December last year".
https://cryptovest.com/news/tenx-pay-price-anomaly-in-korea-leads-to-market-euphoria/
BITCOIN CASH DEVELOPMENT IS A GHOST TOWN, GITHUB DATA REVEALS
"Data collected from The github bitcoin (BTC) and BCash (BCH) repositories in recent weeks has led to a series of sharp discussions that have emerged on social media regarding the contrasts of the networks".
https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-cash-development-ghost-github/
"Data collected from The github bitcoin (BTC) and BCash (BCH) repositories in recent weeks has led to a series of sharp discussions that have emerged on social media regarding the contrasts of the networks".
https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-cash-development-ghost-github/
A Crypto Exchange Is Buying Back $24 Million-Worth of Its Own Tokens
"The new cryptocurrency exchange FCoin, which quickly reached large trading volumes thanks to a controversial user reward model, announced its plan to buy back 100 million of its own tokens (approximately $24 million) to provide capital for the new Fund"
https://www.coindesk.com/a-crypto-exchange-is-buying-back-24-million-worth-of-its-own-tokens/
"The new cryptocurrency exchange FCoin, which quickly reached large trading volumes thanks to a controversial user reward model, announced its plan to buy back 100 million of its own tokens (approximately $24 million) to provide capital for the new Fund"
https://www.coindesk.com/a-crypto-exchange-is-buying-back-24-million-worth-of-its-own-tokens/
China Enticed by Blockchain and Prepares to Issue own Digital Currency.
"According to some experts, the ban on ICO in China has become a kind of preparation for the release of its digital currency, Asiacryptotoday reports. In October last year, PBOC tested algorithms that will be used to issue digital currency. The new currency will help to reduce the country's operating costs and will be used in different spheres of life".
https://www.asiacryptotoday.com/china-enticed-by-blockchain-and-prepares-to-issue-own-digital-currency/
"According to some experts, the ban on ICO in China has become a kind of preparation for the release of its digital currency, Asiacryptotoday reports. In October last year, PBOC tested algorithms that will be used to issue digital currency. The new currency will help to reduce the country's operating costs and will be used in different spheres of life".
https://www.asiacryptotoday.com/china-enticed-by-blockchain-and-prepares-to-issue-own-digital-currency/
Bitcoin ETF Frenzy: SEC Receives A Flurry Of Emails From The Public
"The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently buried under a storm of emails from cryptocurrency proponents concerning the recent Cboe Bitcoin ETF filing".
https://ethereumworldnews.com/bitcoin-etf-frenzy-sec-receives-a-flurry-of-emails-from-the-public/
"The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently buried under a storm of emails from cryptocurrency proponents concerning the recent Cboe Bitcoin ETF filing".
https://ethereumworldnews.com/bitcoin-etf-frenzy-sec-receives-a-flurry-of-emails-from-the-public/
Monero Confirms That The First Audit Of ‘Bulletproofs’ Was Successful
"The privacy-based cryptocurrency Monero has announced that it has successfully completed a technical audit for the "bulletproofs" Protocol. Bulletproofs is the Protocol improved the proof with zero disclosure (ZK-Snarks). The blog Monero stated that this innovation will improve not only the scaling of the network, but also will speed up the execution of transactions and reduce their cost".
https://ethereumworldnews.com/monero-bulletproof-protocol/
"The privacy-based cryptocurrency Monero has announced that it has successfully completed a technical audit for the "bulletproofs" Protocol. Bulletproofs is the Protocol improved the proof with zero disclosure (ZK-Snarks). The blog Monero stated that this innovation will improve not only the scaling of the network, but also will speed up the execution of transactions and reduce their cost".
https://ethereumworldnews.com/monero-bulletproof-protocol/
Mastercard Wins Patent for Speeding Up Crypto Payments
Mastercard won a U.S. patent on Tuesday for a method of speeding up cryptocurrency payments.
The document, published July 17 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), explains that though cryptocurrencies have "seen increased usage over traditional fiat currencies by consumers who value anonymity and security," the wide disparity in payment processing times between the two classes of assets puts cryptocurrencies at a "disadvantage."
https://www.coindesk.com/mastercard-wins-patent-for-speeding-up-crypto-payments/
Mastercard won a U.S. patent on Tuesday for a method of speeding up cryptocurrency payments.
The document, published July 17 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), explains that though cryptocurrencies have "seen increased usage over traditional fiat currencies by consumers who value anonymity and security," the wide disparity in payment processing times between the two classes of assets puts cryptocurrencies at a "disadvantage."
https://www.coindesk.com/mastercard-wins-patent-for-speeding-up-crypto-payments/
US Regulator Encourages Crypto Investors to Do Their Own Research, Watch for 10 Key Factors.
"A new message from the commodity futures trading Commission (CFTC), entitled "precautions when buying digital coins or tokens", recommends that crypto-enthusiasts exercise caution.
When assessing the project, the regulatory body of the United States calls on captainvalor to consider 10 key factors".
https://dailyhodl.com/2018/07/17/us-regulator-encourages-crypto-investors-to-do-their-own-research-watch-for-10-key-factors/
"A new message from the commodity futures trading Commission (CFTC), entitled "precautions when buying digital coins or tokens", recommends that crypto-enthusiasts exercise caution.
When assessing the project, the regulatory body of the United States calls on captainvalor to consider 10 key factors".
https://dailyhodl.com/2018/07/17/us-regulator-encourages-crypto-investors-to-do-their-own-research-watch-for-10-key-factors/
Card SpectroCoin active again
"SpectroCoin, a cryptocurrency payment service, announced today that a virtual prepaid card service is available again. Now users can convert cryptocurrencies to euros and spend them in any online store where the main debit cards are accepted.
Last year, like other large crypto companies, the debit card program was closed by the card provider. In total, SpectroCoin has issued more than 65,000 cards to customers around the world".
https://blog.spectrocoin.com/en/2018/07/spectrocoin-virtual-prepaid-cards-are-back/
"SpectroCoin, a cryptocurrency payment service, announced today that a virtual prepaid card service is available again. Now users can convert cryptocurrencies to euros and spend them in any online store where the main debit cards are accepted.
Last year, like other large crypto companies, the debit card program was closed by the card provider. In total, SpectroCoin has issued more than 65,000 cards to customers around the world".
https://blog.spectrocoin.com/en/2018/07/spectrocoin-virtual-prepaid-cards-are-back/
New Software for Cryptocurrency and Tax returns currently in the works ; Japanese Task Agency
The Japanese National Task Agency (NTA) has made clear that there is a great deal of paperwork following the organization of tax returns for itself as well as cryptocurrency traders in the country.
Read more: https://zycrypto.com/new-software-for-cryptocurrency-and-tax-returns-currently-in-the-works-japanese-task-agency/
GMO's New Internet Bank Will Settle Payments With Blockchain
Japanese digital services firm GMO Internet has just launched a new web bank that it says will soon use blockchain to facilitate payments.
The firm said in a company notice that it had teamed up with Aozora Bank Group on the joint enterprise and that the two firms had been preparing for the launch of the "next-generation" bank since mid-2016.
https://www.coindesk.com/gmos-new-internet-bank-will-settle-payments-with-blockchain/
Japanese digital services firm GMO Internet has just launched a new web bank that it says will soon use blockchain to facilitate payments.
The firm said in a company notice that it had teamed up with Aozora Bank Group on the joint enterprise and that the two firms had been preparing for the launch of the "next-generation" bank since mid-2016.
https://www.coindesk.com/gmos-new-internet-bank-will-settle-payments-with-blockchain/
IBM honing blockchain development and skills at Columbia University
Columbia University and IBM have set up a centre devoted to research in blockchain technology and data transparency.
It will include an innovation accelerator to apply blockchain to address growing demands around data transparency, as well as incubate business ideas from entrepreneurial students, faculty and members of the start-up community.
Read more: https://www.bankingtech.com/2018/07/ibm-honing-blockchain-development-and-skills-at-columbia-university/
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Cryptocurrency Custodian Services Find Huge Demand in Australia
Cryptocurrency Custodian Services Find Huge Demand in Australia
Australia-based Pallion, a precious metals firm, has expanded its subsidiary Custodian Vaults’ services to include the region’s first insured cryptocurrency custodial service according to July 16, 2018 reports.
Read more: https://btcmanager.com/cryptocurrency-custodian-services-find-huge-demand-in-australia/
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