Category: Cryptocurrency

Spotware launches cXchange cryptocurrency exchange solution
November 08, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Spotware cXchange integrated with institutional crypto platform BitGo

Trading solutions provider Spotware has announced that its cryptocurrency exchange solution, cXchange, has been integrated with BitGo, the market leader in institutional cryptocurrency financial services. Spotware has just completed a deep integration between cXchange and BitGo’s wallet API platform. This integration allows any cXchange operator to plug in their BitGo Business Wallet thanks to the…

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November 08, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

ERC20 platform EtherDelta's founder Zach Coburn charged with operating an unregistered exchange

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced settled charges against Zachary Coburn, the founder of EtherDelta, a digital "token" trading platform. This is the SEC's first enforcement action based on findings that such a platform operated as an unregistered national securities exchange. According to the SEC's order, EtherDelta is an online platform for secondary market trading of…

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Good news for Bitcoin investors: Israel might cut tax on profit by half
November 07, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Where does Israel stand with its stablecoin plans?

In November 2017, the Bank of Israel put up a working group to identify the needs and possible launch of a government-backed digital coin, or a stablecoin. The group examined certain advantages and disadvantages of Israel issuing a stablecoin and concluded that the country should wait until more governments around the world introduce their own…

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Coinduck joins SIRIN LABS to provide a crypto-payment option through the Finney smartphone
November 07, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Coinduck joins SIRIN LABS to provide a crypto-payment option through the Finney smartphone

SIRIN LABS, the creator of the blockchain smartphone, has announced its most recent partnership with Coinduck. Coinduck, an in-house venture created by Chain Partners, is the cryptocurrency payment service provider, enabling Ethereum coins for offline payments at 1,000 stores in Korea since its inception in 2018. For the first time, consumers can pay with ETH…

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November 07, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

aXpire selects Digital Asset Custody Company for custody services

Digital Asset Custody Company (DACC), a custody solution purpose-built for institutional investors and token issuers holding digital assets, has announced that it will provide custody solutions for aXpire, a blockchain fund provider and financial technology company. aXpire provides Token Generation Event (TGE) products, enterprise resource planning tools and blockchain funds to institutional investors, particularly family…

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Crypto Malware Alert: New widespread botnet attack empties crypto wallets
November 07, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

eToro rolls out crypto wallet

FX broker eToro has just confirmed the roll out of its crypto wallet. The eToro wallet is a mobile application available via Google Play and the Apple App Store. It provides an easy to use customer interface and enhanced security. Multi-signature security gives users the ability to see their on-blockchain transactions and balances without the…

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November 06, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The Winklevoss-backed Gemini Dollar on Liquid Exchange

The Liquid cryptocurrency exchange will list the Winklevoss-backed Gemini Dollar or GUSD. In September 2018, the Winklevoss brothers introduced the Gemini Dollar (GUSD), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar and regulated by the US government. US dollars can be converted to GUSD through the twins' platform Gemini exchange, and from there transferred to an…

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DGCX and DIEDC team up to strengthen Dubai’s Islamic finance economy
November 06, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Dubai with its first official cryptocurrency exchange

The United Arab Emirates are already in the "bull" graph when it comes to cryptocurrencies and their adoption. Dubai is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, and it has set a mission to become a global tech hub in the very recent future. Dubai has set the ambitious goal to have…

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LXDX announces its initial Security Token Offering
November 06, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

LXDX announces its initial Security Token Offering

LXDX, a high-speed cryptocurrency exchange operated with military-grade security protocols, has just announced its initial Security Token Offering. The LXDX corporation will issue tokens that together represent a 10% share in the company and dividend rights. LXDX is the first digital asset exchange to offer tokens backed by both equity as well as a recurring…

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MINDEX, GMEX Group and HYBSE launch blockchain securities exchange in Mauritius
November 06, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

MINDEX, GMEX Group and HYBSE launch blockchain securities exchange in Mauritius

The launch of the HYBSE International Marketplace has just been announced - a joint venture between MINDEX Holdings Limited (MINDEX), GMEX Group Limited (GMEX) and Hybrid Stock Exchange Corporation Limited (HYBSE) that will bring to market a blockchain exchange platform, based in Mauritius. MINDEX, a complete exchange, post trade and physical infrastructure, facilitating a variety…

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