I see no basis for wanting to regulate cryptocurrencies: MAS Chief
Oct 26, 2017 03:55 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) doesnt plan to regulate digital currencies such as bitcoin, the head of the central bank said recently. In an interview reported by Bloomberg, MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon...
HKMA, MAS collaborate on blockchain trade finance initiative
Oct 26, 2017 03:07 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced its collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) aimed at fostering the healthy development of fintech ecosystem in Hong Kong. The authorities have...
FxWirePro: ETH/USD upside capped by 10-DMA, close below 100-DMA to see further downside
Oct 25, 2017 10:33 am UTC| Digital Currency
ETH/USD failed to hold its strength above 300 levels on Tuesday and closed at 298 levels. It is currently trading at 297 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen:...
Overstock subsidiary tØ to launch ICO in November
Oct 25, 2017 09:41 am UTC| Digital Currency
tØ, a subsidiary of online retail giant Overstock.com focused on blockchain technology, is going to conduct an initial coin offering (ICO), utilizing a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT). tØ...
Law firm Gowling WLG launches Blockchain and Smart Contracts Group
Oct 25, 2017 08:53 am UTC| Digital Currency
Gowling WLG, a leading multinational law firm, has announced that it has become one of the first law firms in Canada to launch a dedicated Blockchain Smart Contracts Group. The group will work closely with the firms...
FxWirePro: BTC/USD trades lower, good to go short on break below 20-DMA
Oct 25, 2017 07:02 am UTC| Digital Currency
BTC/USD continued downtrend on Wednesday and has hit a low of 5366 levels so far in the day. It is currently trading at 5534 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen:...
BitGive announces beta launch of blockchain-powered donation tracking platform GiveTrack
Oct 25, 2017 06:23 am UTC| Digital Currency
Bitcoin nonprofit BitGive has announced that the beta version of its donation tracking platform, GiveTrack, is officially live. By leveraging blockchain technology, GiveTrack offers donors the ability to transfer,...
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