Diamond backed token Carats introduces Diamond Pricing Algorithm LeapRate

May 02, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Diamond backed token Carats introduces Diamond Pricing Algorithm

Carats.io, the diamond backed token, has introduced a sophisticated algorithm to compare individual diamond grade and daily market conditions that will achieve the often elusive goal of objective and consistent pricing. Carats.io Diamond Pricing Algorithm (DPA) will price three million diamonds, all valued over one billion USD. The digitization achieves highly reliable accountability, stability, and…

May 01, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Bitfinex adds trading in Stellar and Verge tokens as daily volume doubles to $1 billion

Taipei, Taiwan based digital asset exchange Bitfinex has announced the introduction of two new token listings to its trading platform, those of Stellar and Verge. And equally interesting, Bitfinex revealed that its 24-hour trading volume is more than $1.1 billion - more than double the $500 million Bitfinex was touting just a month ago. Bitfinex is…

May 01, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

CryptoUK wants the FCA to license and regulate crypto exchanges in the UK

CryptoUK, the first self-regulatory trade association for the UK cryptocurrency industry, has announced that it has called on a group of influential MPs to support proposals to regulate the industry in the UK. CryptoUK, the self-regulatory body set up to represent the sector, has set out new plans for HM Treasury to make cryptocurrency investment…

May 01, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Australia regulator ASIC takes action on misleading conduct in ICOs

Australia financial regulator ASIC has issued a statement indicating that it is focused on misleading or deceptive conduct in the marketing and selling of digital or virtual tokens via initial coin offerings (ICOs). ASIC said that these offers can involve significant risks for investors that are often not disclosed or well understood. ASIC said that…

April 30, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Ethereum goes back to the top

After going down to $390, Ethereum just went back to almost $691, noting an increase of almost 80% in just under a month. The digital currency took a huge plunge following the massive price of $1,330 in December. The reason for the increase in price at the end of last year may be owing to…

April 30, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

How China is becoming the real "king" of cryptocurrencies

While China may be doomed by many as the "not-to-go" place when it comes to cryptocurrencies, because of heavy regulations, the country may be the real king of cryptocurrencies after all. The well-known "heavens" of altcoins are countries such as Singapore, Japan, Estonia and others. All of these countries have embraced a rather friendly and…

April 30, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces regulatory framework for spot crypto asset markets

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has just informed the public that it has today published a consultation paper setting out its proposed framework to regulate spot crypto asset activities, including exchanges, custodians and other intermediaries, to be undertaken in ADGM. The FSRA is proposing a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework…

April 27, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Cryptocurrency liquidity solutions for FX brokers: conversation with B2Broker CEO Artur Azizov

Cryptocurrency trading has taken the FX world by storm, with many if not most Retail FX and CFD brokers offering at least a limited menu of crypto products for trading. However the issues of leverage, liquidity and connectivity still remains hot ones, and difficult to solve for many FX brokers. We’re pleased to speak today…

April 26, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The Shivom Project - when genetic data unites governments

Governments around the world have not been fully mesmerized by blockchain and altcoins. While there are some countries that embrace the technology behind Bitcoin, such as Estonia and Japan, most are afraid or rather “not understanding” what blockchain actually is and how it benefits society. While blockchain has disrupted multiple industries such as real estate…

April 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Aion launches blockchain interoperability platform

Blockchain network Aion has announced the launch of the first public blockchain interoperability platform. The Aion network will allow for independently operated blockchains to connect, enabling the instant, global transfer and recording of data and value, streamlining communications, and bridging disparate blockchains. Use cases for the Aion protocol include cross-organizational functions like supply chain operations,…

Category: Cryptocurrency