Tag: cryptocurrency

Coinbase adds Stellar Lumens (XLM) on its professional trading platform
November 08, 2016 BY admin

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase debuts upgraded website

Today, digital asset exchange and solutions provider Coinbase unveiled a redesigned Coinbase website. Originally built as a simple bitcoin wallet, the new Coinbase.com now takes significant strides toward becoming a fully-featured digital asset platform. Back in July, the company added support for Ethereum, which now accounts for nearly 15% of trading volume on Coinbase. With the…

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September 29, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

OneCoin responds to recent FCA warning

Two days ago the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stated that consumers should be wary of dealing with the software and technology company OneCoin. OneCoin commented earlier today that is disappointed that the FCA has issued a statement without having first contacted the company. OneCoin claims that it has not been contacted by the City of…

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September 28, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Digital currency DASH partners with compliance provider Coinfirm

The digital currency Dash has announced the direct cooperation with a blockchain compliance platform provider Coinfirm. The partnership creates an interwoven solution for AML/KYC compliance in cryptocurrency, the fastest-growing sector in finance. London-based Coinfirm will provide Dash with the capacity for safe adoption by commercial or financial institutions that require full-fledged compliance without affecting Dash’s optional…

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September 14, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Cryptocurrency trading platform itBit founders launch separate blockchain brand Paxos

Paxos, a financial technology company delivering revolutionary blockchain solutions for global financial institutions, this week unveiled its new brand. The Paxos team—whose leadership launched itBit, the innovative cryptocurrency trading platform—consists of experienced financial services professionals with post-trade and market infrastructure expertise, leading technologists and engineers. Bankchain was previously recognized under the itBit umbrella, but has become…

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August 02, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Thomson Reuters to join R3 blockchain consortium

Thomson Reuters has joined financial innovation firm R3’s partnership to design and apply distributed and shared ledger-inspired technologies to global financial markets. As a leading source of news and information for professional markets, Thomson Reuters will contribute insights from its work with customers to drive product innovation and transformation in the financial sector using distributed…

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July 15, 2016 BY Mike Fox

LA startup announces new Bitcoin point-of-sale terminal

A new Bitcoin point-of-sale (POS) terminal by 34 Bytes has now entered the beta testing phase per an announcement today from the Los Angeles-based startup. 34 Bytes is looking at pioneering in cryptocurrency payment solutions for physical stores. 34 Bytes is deeply involved in the promotion of the emerging crypto-economy by creating solutions aimed at…

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July 06, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Elliptic and IWF partner to catch child porn purchasers

Non-profit organization the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has teamed up with blockchain start-up Elliptic to combat the use of bitcoin to buy child sex abuse images online. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which due to the anonymity it affords buyers, is often used for online unlawful purchases – anything from illegal drugs to child pornography. Elliptic…

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