Japanese Internet Giant GMO to Launch Yen-Pegged Cryptocurrency

Japan’s GMO Internet Group has announced plans to issue a yen-pegged stablecoin called GMO Japanese Yen. Already in the crypto exchange and mining hardware businesses, the company plans to launch its third crypto enterprise with this stablecoin. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Yen-Pegged Stablecoin GMO Internet Group announced Tuesday … Read more

What Is DAEX?

There are many different use cases for blockchain technology. Some of these ventures will aid the cryptocurrency industry, whereas others will serve a completely different purpose. DAEX aims to become a decentralized clearing and settlement system which benefits exchanges and traders alike. The DAEX Vision Improving the overall speed of clearing and settlement in the … Read more

Payment Platform Bitpay Adds Bitcoin Cash Settlement Services

On Wednesday, August 29 the Atlanta-based firm Bitpay announced that its merchants can now receive settlement in bitcoin cash (BCH). Not only can Bitpay merchants accept the decentralized digital currency and keep all the bitcoin cash, but they can also split their funds into a fraction of fiat and BCH as well. Also Read: Nchain Publishes … Read more

Switzerland’s Main Stock Exchange Dives Deep Into Crypto

Switzerland’s principal stock exchange has announced that it is building a platform for the trading, settlement, and custody of digital assets. This announcement follows reports of government officials working on giving crypto businesses access to banking services. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space SIX Launching Digital Exchange SIX, the operator of Switzerland’s … Read more

Three Luxury Apartments Sold for 420 BTC in the Coastal Region of Montenegro

This week three luxury apartments located in Budva, Montenegro sold for 420 BTC (3.2Mn USD) according to Notary Office and the firm Astra Montenegro Investment Association (AMIA). Furthermore, the AMIA has been successfully promoting the use of digital currencies in Budva and has convinced the neighboring Dukley hotel, Beach Lounge, and Marina to accept BTC. … Read more

Bitpay Adds Bitcoin Cash Support to Checkout Point-of-Sale App

Bitcoin cash is continuing to gather more support among users and service providers, with the latest example coming from Bitpay. The service now allows merchants to accept BCH payments via its Pos app, and settlement is expected soon too so that retailers can keep their proceeds in the cryptocurrency.   Also Read: Robinhood App Expands … Read more

Trading Sanctions Imposed on Tezos Co-Founder Amid FINRA Settlement

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), has taken action against Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman. The Wall Street regulator has fined Mr. Breitman $20,000 USD, banning Tezos from associating with broker-dealers for two years. It’s part of a settlement following FINRA’s accusations that the crypto company’s co-founder made false statements regarding the project whilst employed at … Read more

PR: XDCE Token Goes Live on Exchanges like Bancor, KoinOk, Alphaex, Forkdelta & Etherflyer Opens 20% Above the Token Contribution Price

Singapore – Singapore based Blockchain Technology Company, XinFin that focuses on blockchain protocol development to power larger enterprises to create real world use cases by tokenizing various physical assets and powering a global peer-to-peer trade and finance platform called tradefinex.org has successfully conducted its initial coin offering (ICO) recently. The company raised $15 million USD … Read more

Mini-POS Launches Zero Confirmation Bitcoin Cash Point-of-Sale Terminal

Just recently a development team from the UK has created a bitcoin cash (BCH) point-of-sale server which allows brick and mortar merchants to accept BCH as a form of payment in-store. The startup has started an initial pre-sale, and BCH Mini-POS devices will begin shipping this summer. Also read: Québec Premier: We’re Not Really Interested in … Read more

3,000 Metric Tons of Wheat Was Recently Traded for Bitcoin

Cryptocurrencies are slowly becoming mainstream when it comes to settlement for all kinds of goods and services. Just recently the first known freight consignment was settled in bitcoin as the deal consisted of 3,000 tons of wheat from Rostov that was sent to Turkey. Also Read: Analyst: IOTA Sharply Overvalued Due to “Overwhelming Evidence of Serious … Read more