Day: June 14, 2019

United States Residents Will Lose Access to Many Altcoins Starting in September

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Crypto enthusiasts living in the United States will have no trading options for a many cryptocurrencies when the major crypto exchange Binance becomes unavailable for them in September, according to a report by CryptoPotato on June 14. The report draws this conclusion based on the following table, which shows which cryptocurrencies will still available for U.S.-based traders after Binance discontinues its U.S. service: Former Binance options in the U.S. on other crypto exchanges. Source: Goomba’s Twitter The foregoing exchanges listed are Coinbase, Bittrex, Poloniex, Kraken, HuobiUS, and eToro. The report…

Facebook Secures Support From Dozens of New Firms for Its Crypto Project

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Social media platform Facebook has reportedly secured support from dozens of players in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector for its forthcoming digital currency. The overall roster was announced by technology-focused media outlet the Block on June 14. Earlier today, news broke that Facebook has allegedly sealed backing from over a dozen firms that include Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Uber for its soon-to-be-unveiled cryptocurrency project, dubbed “Libra.” Together, these investors form the Libra Association. The materials cited by the Block indicate that the consortium formed to govern the project will also…

New Report Reveals Details of Telegram’s TON Blockchain

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A new report on the Telegram Open Network (TON) by Russian research agency Aton — published today, June 14, on Cointelegraph — reveals new details about one of the most anticipated projects in the crypto space. TON is a blockchain platform developed by encrypted instant messaging service Telegram, which is widely regarded as one of the primary means of communication within the blockchain and crypto community. The blockchain network reportedly aims to gain wide usage due to the active, crypto-friendly Telegram community. According to the report, TON will facilitate internal…

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I Hope Private Firms Will See the Value of Stateless Currency

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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey said that he hopes private firms will understand the value of a stateless currency during an interview with technology news outlet Quartz published on June 14. Quartz reported that during the interview — which took place in the headquarters of his bitcoin (BTC)-supporting payments platform Square in London — Dorsey noted: “I would hope that all private companies can see the value of having a stateless currency that all people can access.” Dorsey also reportedly said that he notices two secular trends which could impact the…

New CryptoCompare Research Assesses Top Performers Among Crypto Exchanges

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Cryptocurrencies data and indices provider CryptoCompare’s new research has assessed and ranked performance among cryptocurrency exchanges as of June 2019. To prepare the ranking of cryptocurrency exchanges, CryptoCompare analyzed data collected between May 1 and May 30 of the current year, considering a series of key components such as geography, legal and regulatory assessment, investment, company quality, data provision and market quality, and trade surveillance. Top performers are reportedly located in the United States, South Korea, and Japan, while Malta is underperforming in its resident digital currency exchanges. CryptoCompare states…

Iceland’s Financial Regulator Approves Blockchain-Powered E-Money Firm

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The Financial Supervisory Authority (FME), Iceland’s sole financial regulator, has approved the first blockchain-powered e-money firm in the country, as the organization announced on June 14. Reykjavik-based Monerium, backed by blockchain software company ConsenSys, has reportedly been approved by the Icelandic financial watchdog to provide fiat payment services using ethereum (ETH) blockchain, crypto media outlet CoinDesk reported June 14. According to the report, Monerium has become the first company to operate under an electronic money framework, a major European regulatory framework that enabled the firm to offer blockchain-powered e-money services…

BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, BCH, EOS, BNB, BSV, XLM, ADA: Price Analysis 14/06

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The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. Market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. The eagerly awaited cryptocurrency platform Bakkt will begin testing Bitcoin futures on July 22. Its launch is closely watched because it is expected to attract institutional investors who can drive the next leg of the uptrend. The recent recovery in cryptocurrencies has already led…

Austrian Steel Alukönigstahl Develops Blockchain-Based Steel Trading Database

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Austrian steel trading company Alukönigstahl is working on a blockchain-based steel trading data system, local media outlet industriemagazin.at reported on June 13. Alukönigstahl CEO Stefan Grüll is working on the business model of a blockchain-based steel trading database dubbed “STEEL but SMART,” which targets traditional use cases. Within the framework of the project, Grüll reportedly founded a separate company called S1Seven GmbH that undertakes all blockchain-related activities. Specifically, the system is set to provide stakeholders with clear data on steel products’ origin, account and industry standards, as well as information about…

Bitcoin (BTC) On A Roll, Bulls Ecstatic After Italy’s New Tax Proposal

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Bitcoin (BTC) expands, up 7.4 percent Capital flight from Italy could end up in Bitcoin By zeroing in and targeting personal saving accounts, Matteo Salvini, the Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, is inadvertently advertising Bitcoin. Resilient and thriving with an unpopular decision, BTC bulls are back. Ending the week strongly, prices are up 7.4 percent from last week’s close. Bitcoin Price Analysis Fundamentals Generally, Bitcoin is a machine, a juggernaut whose benefits is enough to promote the first successful digital asset. Withstanding the test of time, shaking off critics-and governments…