UK’s FCA Actively Probing Two Dozen Cryptocurrency Firms

Despite the growing interest in cryptocurrency, not all ventures should be trusted by default. In the United Kingdom, an active investigation into two dozen cryptocurrency firms has been launched by the Financial Conduct Authority. Although this doesn’t mean any of these firms have done something illegal, it will be interesting to see what the investigation … Read more

Sygnia Plans to Launch a Cryptocurrency Exchange in South Africa

South Africa is quickly positioning itself as a go-to hub for cryptocurrency trading. To do so properly, new infrastructure will need to be launched. Sygnia, a well-known asset management company, is apparently looking to enter the cryptocurrency trading ecosystem. Its new venture is scheduled to launch in Q3 of this year. SygniaCoin is Worth Keeping an … Read more

Apple Sides with Russian Govt, Restricts Telegram, Claims Pavel Durov

If there’s a sacred line the crypto community insists shouldn’t be crossed, it’s Thou Shalt Never Cooperate with Government Prohibitions. Apple Inc., the world’s most valuable company, appears to have ventured into such territory, according to Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov. He claims the maker of iPhone, iPad, and other iconic hardware, is purposefully restricting Telegram’s … Read more

Wall Street Exodus Continues as Cryptocurrency Industry Becomes More Attractive

Wall Street has always been an exciting place for anyone with financial aspirations. A lot of major firms make up the Wall Street as we know it today, but things have been changing fairly rapidly. Growing interest in cryptocurrency is motivating a lot of people to quit the world’s financial hub in favor of completely different pastures. Wall … Read more

Currencies Direct Successfully Completes xRapid Transaction

The future is looking rather bright for Ripple and XRP. Dozens of financial institutions have taken a keen interest in this project and all of its technology. One firm, Currencies Direct, recently completed an international transaction over the xRapid platform. This is another validation of the XRP asset in the financial sector. xRapid Continues to … Read more