Feb 01, 2018 09:10 am UTC| Digital Currency
BTC/USD is struggling to hold above 10000 levels and is currently trading at 9816 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the topside, resistance is seen at 101358 (1h 50-SMA) and a break above would target 10466...
Global crypto experts discuss ICO regulation at Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference India
Feb 01, 2018 08:15 am UTC| Digital Currency
What are the legal, regulatory and tax policy prospects for the token sales sector in India? This question will be answered by panel discussion participants at Blockchain Bitcoin Bengaluru conference on February...
SEC and CTFC chairs to testify U.S. Senate’s hearing on cryptocurrencies
Feb 01, 2018 07:08 am UTC| Digital Currency
The chairs of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are going to deliberate on cryptocurrencies during an open session scheduled next week, CoinDesk...
South Korean Customs Service investigates illegal cryptocurrency trade
Feb 01, 2018 04:13 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Korean Customs Service (KCS) is investigating the use of digital currencies in illegal foreign exchange business in the country. In an official announcement, the KCS said that a total of 637.5 billion won...
SBI Virtual Currencies to only support Ripple’s XRP at launch
Feb 01, 2018 03:11 am UTC| Digital Currency
SBI Holdings has announced that SBI Virtual Currencies (SBI VC) will exclusively list Ripples XRP token at launch. First announced in October 2016, SBI Virtual Currencies will provide exchange services for digital...
Venezuelan President signs petro cryptocurrency whitepaper, pre-sale starts February 20
Jan 31, 2018 10:48 am UTC| Digital Currency
Despite Venezuelan parliament declaring Petro cryptocurrency as illegal, President Nicolas Maduro is marching ahead to launch the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin.com reported that Maduro has announced the pre-sale of petro and...
Central bankers likely to discuss cryptocurrencies at G20
Jan 31, 2018 10:06 am UTC| Digital Currency
Major central bank chiefs are expressing their concerns over the growing use of cryptocurrencies. Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Wednesday urged firms offering cryptocurrency services to have ample security...
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