Three blockchain-focused firms are among the latest 29 companies accepted into the U.K. financial watchdog’s regulatory sandbox. The United Kingdom’s Financial…
Month: April 2019
Stablecoins, Explained
Volatility in crypto prices have been regarded as a big hurdle for mainstream adoption. Stablecoins could be a way of…
Fractional Reserve Stablecoin Tether Only 74% Backed by Fiat Currency, Say Lawyers
The news follows removal of suggestions Tether had full fiat backing, while a fresh legal case rumbles on. The company…
11% of Americans Own Bitcoin, Major Awareness Increased Since 2017
American population has become more aware of bitcoin in terms of six key aspects, such as familiarity, conviction, and others.…
UK Central Bank Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden: Crypto Is Not a Store of Value
Dave Ramsden said that crypto assets are too volatile to be a store of value. Dave Ramsden, deputy governor of…
JPMorgan Chase Senior Executive Becomes CEO of Blockchain Precious Metals Firm
Michael Albanese takes over the day-to-day running of Tradewind as of Tuesday, as the company seeks expansion. Blockchain-powered precious metals…
US-Based Exchange ErisX Officially Announces Public Launch of Spot Market
Following media reports in late April, Chicago-based cryptocurrency exchange ErisX has launched spot trading. Chicago-based crypto exchange ErisX has officially…
Facebook Veterans Launch ETH-Based Digital Collectible App, Funding From ConsenSys Ventures
A startup founded by a group of Facebook veterans has launched an ether-powered mobile social app. A New York startup…
Crypto Data Firm Raises $6 Mln From Morgan Creek Digital Assets, Others
Digital Assets Data has raised $6 million to create an institution-grade crypto data platform. Digital Assets Data — a crypto-focused…
Nasdaq Adds Brave New Coin’s XRP Index to Global Data Service
The world’s largest stock exchange announced that it has introduced a new XRP index to its global data service. The…