Crypto Insurance Market to Get Boost in Coming Years

Around a decade ago, something called crypto insurance would have drawn puzzlement from everyone. The creation of crypto exchanges made it possible for millions of people all over the world to buy crypto tokens with ease. Key Analysis However, the creation of exchanges also drew the attention of hackers, who have, over the years, made away with billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies. It is something that has dogged crypto exchanges for many years, and it seems that some of the world’s biggest insurers have finally come up with a…

Shell and Sinochem Discuss Blockchain Platform for Crude Oil

A subsidiary of Chinese oil and chemical giant Sinochem Group is reportedly in discussions regarding a blockchain platform with Royal Dutch Shell and Australian financial services firm Macquarie Group. As Reuters reported on Sept. 5, sources familiar with the matter said that Sinochem Energy Technology entered into negotiations with the two companies to examine the development of a blockchain platform for crude oil in July. $14 million blockchain platform The planned blockchain-based platform is reportedly dubbed Gateway, with a value of 100 million yuan (~$14 million). Sources also revealed that…

Galaxy Digital Gains Approval to Underwrite Public Securities Offerings

Michael Novogratz’s cryptocurrency investment bank Galaxy Digital has gained approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to underwrite registered public offerings of securities. As reported by Bloomberg on Sept. 6, the company has its sights on facilitating security token offerings, or STOs. FINRA is a non-governmental private organization that acts as a self-regulatory body for member firms and exchange markets. The Goldman Sachs of cryptocurrencies Novogratz is a former partner at Goldman Sachs who wants his firm Galaxy Digital to fulfil a similar role in the cryptocurrency space. He…

Swiss Central Bank Dreads Scary Foreign Stablecoin Crypto – CCN Markets

Switzerland’s central bank is running scared over its control on monetary policies in the face of stablecoins pegged to foreign currencies. | Source: Shutterstock; Edited by CCN Switzerland’s central bank is fretting over the possibility of stablecoins pegged to foreign currencies eroding its ability to use its monetary policy tools effectively, further complicating the path for cryptocurrency projects such as Libra. This was revealed by the chairman of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank, Thomas J. Jordan, in a speech delivered at the University of Basel. Per Jordan,…

TZERO CEO Issues Letter to Investors, Addresses Patrick Byrne’s Resignation

The CEO of Overstock’s blockchain subsidiary tZERO, Saum Noursalehi, has issued an update on tZERO’s progress and addressed the departure of Overstock’s CEO Patrick Byrne. In a letter to investors published on Sept. 6, Noursalehi addressed Byrne’s resignation as the CEO of American e-commerce giant Overstock.com. Noursalehi assured that Byrne’s departure will not have an impact on tZERO’s daily operations and implementation of the firm’s strategic roadmap. Byrne stepped down as CEO of Overstock in late August. In his letter of resignation, Byrne reaffirmed his faith that “the blockchain revolution…

Bakkt Finally Opened a Warehouse for Bitcoin Transactions

Bakkt announced that it is opening a Warehouse. Its potential clients are those customers willing to deposit Bitcoin as well as withdraw it. It seems that the company is preparing for the introduction of its futures. Today Bakkt opened its long-awaited Warehouse for customer Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals. As they said in their tweet: Today our Warehouse opens for customer bitcoin deposits and withdrawals as we prepare for the Bakkt Bitcoin Daily & Monthly Futures, launching September 23 The availability of physical delivery brings more flexibility in managing bitcoin exposure…

Bakkt Warehouse Launches Deposits and Withdrawals as Planned

Bakkt Warehouse, a qualified custodian of crypto trading platform Bakkt, is now accepting customer Bitcoin (BTC) deposits and withdrawals. First physical BTC futures on the way As the company tweeted on Sept. 6, Bakkt Warehouse has officially launched in accordance with the plans revealed on Aug. 28. The launch of Bakkt Warehouse comes as the company prepares to roll out its platform for Bitcoin daily and monthly futures in the United States on Sept. 23. The platform will enable two types of physically-delivered Bitcoin futures with end-to-end regulated markets and…

Bitcoin Whale Moves a Cool Billion Dollars for a Mere $700 Fee — CCN Markets

Someone just moved $1 billion in bitcoin to an unknown wallet. | Source: Shutterstock On September 6, more than $1 billion worth of bitcoin was sent from an unknown wallet. The transaction was processed within several hours with a $700 fee. A $1 billion bitcoin transaction processed with a $700 fee (source: blockchain.com) The Token Analyst team traced some of the 94,500 bitcoin to the address of Huobi Global, a major cryptocurrency exchange, but the origins of the rest of the holdings remain unclear. $1 Billion+ $BTC was transferred in…

Bitcoin Whale Moves a Cool Billion Dollars for a Mere $700 Fee — CCN Markets

Someone just moved $1 billion in bitcoin to an unknown wallet. | Source: Shutterstock On September 6, more than $1 billion worth of bitcoin was sent from an unknown wallet. The transaction was processed within several hours with a $700 fee. A $1 billion bitcoin transaction processed with a $700 fee (source: blockchain.com) The Token Analyst team traced some of the 94,500 bitcoin to the address of Huobi Global, a major cryptocurrency exchange, but the origins of the rest of the holdings remain unclear. $1 Billion+ $BTC was transferred in…

Paxful and CoinLogiq to Install Bitcoin ATMs in Colombia 

Paxful, a peer to peer (P2P) bitcoin marketplace is collaborating with CoinLogiq, a fintech platform that facilitates cost-efficient money transfers globally, to install 20 new Bitcoin ATMs in the Republic of Colombia, reports Bitcoin Magazine on September 5, 2019. Expanding Colombia’s Bitcoin ATM Network Per sources close to the matter, due to Colombia’s growing interest in Bitcoin, Paxful and CoinLogiq have decided to expand the network of Bitcoin ATMs in the region. Specifically, the team plans to install 20 Bitcoin ATMs in the country, with at least seven machines set…