February 17, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Crypto20 - the first tokenized crypto-only index fund

The cryptocurrency market has become extremely complex and with more and more coins, ICOs, tokens, products and services coming up every week, the average person can definitely become perplexed as to what to buy, when to sell and which currencies to hold. To the rescue comes Crypto20, the first tokenized crypto-only index fund. The index…

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February 17, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

What caused the overcharging of Coinbase customers?

Many argue that online exchanges are a rip-off for users, especially when fees range anywhere from 1% to 8%. Coinbase, one of the world’s most popular digital wallets, overcharged thousands of dollars its customers instead of just taking the normal transaction fee. It recently came clear that the overcharging happened due to a bug linked…

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BIS announces key appointments in Singapore and Switzerland
February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

ICO Bench expert Ian Scarffe joins decentralised cryptobank Baanx.com

Baanx.com has just announced that Ian Scarffe will join David Drake and many other Blockchain figures on their Advisory Board. Now listing 2 of the top 3 listed Global Blockchain Experts on ICO Bench. Baanx.com is delivering a fast-growing Decentralised Cryptobank Network - where businesses, brands, banks, charities, and individuals can white label the Cryptobank…

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Bitcoin is on fire, as confidence swells: “The asset class is here to stay”
February 16, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

SEC suspends trading in three crypto and blockchain companies after questionable statements

The fight against cryptocurrency and blockchain fraud continues... The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it has suspended trading in three companies amid questions surrounding similar statements they made about the acquisition of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology-related assets. The SEC’s trading suspension orders state that recent press releases issued by Cherubim Interests Inc (OTCMKTS:CHIT), PDX PARTNERS…

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February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

KMS Financial Services announces Erinn Ford as its new President

KMS Financial Services, Inc. (KMS), a Seattle-based independent advisory and brokerage (IAB) firm supporting 350 financial advisors, today announced the appointment of Erinn Ford as the firm's President, to take effect in March. Ms. Ford will succeed Tracy "Ace" Forsythe, a 20-year KMS veteran who is retiring this summer. KMS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of…

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INTL FCStone’s Carsten Hils discusses the impact the current crisis has on FX markets
February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

EOS.io and Bancor to simplify token creation and exchange

Block.one, creators of the EOS.io blockchain, today announced a collaboration with Bancor to simplify token creation and exchange. EOS.io is an open-source platform designed to support Decentralized Autonomous Communities (DACs) and allow for the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology, while the Bancor Protocol enables users to easily convert between tokens. Through this collaboration, the Bancor…

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U.S. IRS publishes new crypto tax guidelines for forks, income, and gains
February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

CySEC adopts ESMA's Market Operators Guidelines

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has informed that the ESMA Guidelines on the management body of Market Operators and Data Reporting Services Providers have been adopted by CySEC. The complete text of the announcement can be seen below: TO : Market Operators and Data Reporting Service providers FROM : Cyprus Securities and Exchange…

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February 16, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Instructure announces pricing of public offering of common stock

Instructure, Inc. (NYSE: INST), a software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology company, today announced the pricing of its registered underwritten public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $39.50 per share. In addition, Instructure has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 375,000 shares of common…

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