Croatia gets self-regulating blockchain and cryptocurrency organization ‘UBIK’
Feb 19, 2018 06:28 am UTC| Digital Currency
A self-regulatory organization in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrencies registered last week in Croatia, CoinTelegraph reported. The Croatian Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association (UBIK) aims to create a...
US SEC issues trading suspension order against three companies claiming crypto ties
Feb 19, 2018 04:17 am UTC| Digital Currency
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last week suspended trading in three companies after they announced the acquisition of cryptocurrency and blockchain-based assets. The three companies are Cherubim Interests...
Malta launches public consultation on blockchain and cryptocurrency bills
Feb 19, 2018 03:10 am UTC| Digital Currency
Malta has launched a public consultation on three proposed laws that aim to position the country a world leader in economic innovation, according to Malta Today. Speaking at the launch of the public consultation,...
FxWirePro: ETH/USD consolidates channel breakout, eyes 1000
Feb 16, 2018 09:33 am UTC| Digital Currency
ETH/USD is extremely rangebound on Friday and is trading at 925 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). On the upside, the pair faces resistance at 985 (50-DMA) and a break above would then eye 998 levels (Cloud...
FxWirePro: BTC/USD runs into resistance at 4h 200-SMA, bias higher, good to go long on dips
Feb 16, 2018 07:02 am UTC| Digital Currency
BTC/USD broke above the 10000 levels and hit 10300 levels. However, it could not hold its strength and is currently trading at 9905 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the topside, a decisive break above 10143...
Feb 16, 2018 06:19 am UTC| Digital Currency
Two cryptocurrency industry groups in Japan are planning to team up to set up a self-regulating body in order to safeguard the interests of the investors, according to Reuters. Sources familiar with the matter told the...
US CFTC cautions customers against cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes
Feb 16, 2018 05:35 am UTC| Digital Currency
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has cautioned customers against cryptocurrency-based pump-and-dump schemes. Customers should not purchase virtual currencies, digital coins, or tokens based on social...
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