Most people view Bitcoin as asset class rather than means of payment: UK FCA official
Apr 27, 2018 08:19 am UTC| Digital Currency
Most people now view bitcoin and other digital currencies as an asset class rather than a means of payment as originally intended, Mary Starks, Director of Competition, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said...
Apr 27, 2018 06:59 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency
We had raised bearish indications and given short call accordingly on BTCEUR on 8th March anticipating the breach below double top neckline formation at 7583 levels, before we move on further with this write up, we urge...
FxWirePro: BTC/USD faces trend line resistance at 9600, good to go long on break above
Apr 27, 2018 06:46 am UTC| Digital Currency
BTC/USD is trading in a narrow range on Friday as it tries to hold above Ichimoku cloud. It is currently trading at 9248 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the upside, resistance is seen at 9600 (trend line...
Romanian bitcoin exchange BTCxChange to shut down
Apr 27, 2018 06:22 am UTC| Digital Currency
Romanian bitcoin exchange BTCxChange has announced that it will be shutting down its platform next month. In an online notice dated April 22, the exchange stated: We inform you that starting from 1st of May 2018, our...
Monex Group plans to go big on blockchain following Coincheck acquisition
Apr 27, 2018 05:30 am UTC| Digital Currency
Japanese online brokerage firm Monex Group has revealed its blockchain and initial coin offering (ICO) plans in its financial results for fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. Earlier this month, Monex Group acquired...
CFTC guidance on Blockchain implementation for regulatory framework of swap derivatives contracts
Apr 27, 2018 05:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Digital Currency Fintech
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo today released a white paper on Swaps regulation. In this white paper, Swaps Regulation Version 2.0. Entitled was published, where an...
Fonterra, Blackmores begin blockchain food supply chain trial with Alibaba
Apr 27, 2018 04:50 am UTC| Digital Currency
E-commerce giant Alibaba (Australia) has launched a blockchain pilot aimed at improving supply chain traceability, according to ZDNet. The pilot has been launched in collaboration with a group of founding partners....
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