A Japanese e-commerce giant has introduced spot trading services for digital assets. The exchange has been launched under the company’s Rakuten Wallet Inc. division with spot trading via a mobile app for three cryptocurrencies: bitcoin, Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash. The firm announced customer funds held by the subsidiary would be managed separately from its own, […]
The developers of ZenGo announced on August 18, 2019, that from now on its app supports Facebook’s Libra testnet. Now the users of ZenGo can receive and send Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, Libra, using the app without any hassle. However, the announcement also underlined the fact that the testnet funds would not hold any real value […]
Blockstream, a leading Bitcoin company has announced the launch of Bitcoin mining solutions for the miners based in Quebec. Bitcoin CIO Chris Cook and CSO Samson Mow have announced their future plans on the mining infrastructure through a blog post. The post suggests that the company will soon introduce mining solutions and Blockstream mining pools. […]
Financial startup Nexo is launching a MasterCard with a line of credit backed by the user’s crypto holdings. As per the company, the world’s first such card that would enable users to spend the value of their cryptocurrency without spending it. When using the Nexo Card to purchase goods and services, you actually pay using […]
The upcoming Apple’s credit card will come with certain restrictions that will not allow users to purchase cryptocurrencies with the card, as per reports from sources. The Apple Card customer agreement posted on Goldman Sachs’ website announces that the card will come with a ban on cryptocurrencies, casino gaming chips, race track wagers or lottery […]
By now, you’ve probably heard at least something about blockchain technology. It’s all over the news and touted by many as a major breakthrough technology. Its most famous application to date and the one that introduced the innovation to the world in 2008 is in the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The biggest opportunity set we can think […]
A draft bill made its way online, last week was talking about banning cryptocurrency in India. However, no laws have been passed regarding the ban and the Indian central bank which is actively involved in the decision had refused to comment on this matter. The bill spurred a lot of debate among the Indian economists […]
Amazon was allegedly competing against its sellers and pushing them to buy advertising and fulfillment services. On Tuesday the lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel pressed an executive from Amazon for the same reason. It is not only Amazon that this allegation was against. Legislators have also pressed Apple Inc for explanations for […]
Varun Sethi, the founder of Blockchain Lawyer, shared the ‘Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2019’ on Monday and it has stirred quite a lot of debates among the Indian Crypto community. However, this bill was not announced by the Indian government, so the question of authenticity, and whether the bill […]
On Monday as part of prepared testimony for a July 16th Senate hearing, David Marcus said that Facebook would not proceed with the launch of Facebook Libra cryptocurrency until regulatory concerns are addressed. The Libra Association, which will manage the (Libra) Reserve, has minimal intention of competing with any sovereign currencies or entering the monetary […]
President Trump bashed Facebook’s plan to launch cryptocurrency as he believes that it would be “little standing or dependable.” Trump took to Twitter to remark on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency after attacking tech giants at a social media summit. Trump remarked Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as “highly volatile and based on thin air” and that he was […]
The online, mobile and social age is about one thing at its very core; versatility. You can’t be everywhere at once physically, but with evolving technology in every facet of life, you can at least have your digital imprint wherever it’s needed. Keeping in touch with family, conducting business, purchasing all forms of entertainment and […]
