Chinese Police Shut Down Crypto Conference

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Police in China shut down a blockchain conference on Thursday, citing security risks, in a move that was contested by the organizers of the conference. The 2nd Global Fintech and Blockchain China Expo 2018 (GFBC) was brought to a halt by the authorities, reportedly because the police suspected that the organizers invited a fraudulent ICO team … Read more

Spring Sees Bitcoin Cash Adoption Rise

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After dropping in value with the rest of the cryptocurrency ecosystem the digital asset bitcoin cash (BCH) is making a comeback over the past 72 hours. BCH reached a low of $620 per coin on April 6 and a week later the price has increased over ten percent. At the moment during today’s trading sessions … Read more

OKex to Open Office in Malta, the Blockchain Island

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Malta has made the headlines quite often for its crypto-friendly environment which has made it a blockchain hub in Europe. OKex, one of the largest exchanges in the world, with a daily transaction volume of over $1 billion, is the latest crypto company to open offices in the small island nation that has come to … Read more

Japan’s GMO Wants to Borrow Bitcoins from Customers

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Japanese internet giant GMO has launched a service to allow customers to lend their bitcoins to the company. Customers’ bitcoin balances will be debited from their GMO Coin trading accounts once loan agreements have been reached. This program is similar to the one launched by the hacked exchange Coincheck last year. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin … Read more

South Koreans Ask Government for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Regulation-Free City

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Residents and citizens of South Korea have formally requested the country’s government and the executive office of President Moon Jae-in, better known as the Blue House, to provide a cryptocurrency and blockchain regulation-free city within the country. For many years, the South Korean government has utilized a petition system to communicate with its citizens and potentially … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Are Back as Currency Reaches $8,100

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Bitcoin is on the rise. After yesterday’s impressive surge to $7,600, the currency has once again defied all odds and spiked beyond the $8,000 mark. At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $8,100, and is once again reminding enthusiasts of why they got involved in crypto-trading in the first place. The currency had … Read more

Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space

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Yahoo! Japan has confirmed that it is entering the crypto space by acquiring a stake in a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange that is already licensed by the country’s financial regulator. The company plans to launch a crypto exchange in the fall of this year. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Yahoo! … Read more