Month: June 2018

Markets Update: Leading Cryptocurrencies Break Above Bear Channels

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The bullish action witnessed by the cryptocurrency markets last week has seen many leading markets break above the bearish descending channels which have guided price action in recent weeks. The last couple of days has seen the many markets retrace – with many traders closely watching to see if the markets can hold up and … Read more

Research: Majority of EU, US Exchanges and Wallets Fail to KYC Users

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More than two thirds of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet providers on both sides of the Atlantic fail to conduct proper identity verification checks. According to new research into their onboarding practices, most of the studied platforms do not meet the requirements of the upcoming regulations under the updated EU anti-money laundering directive. Also … Read more

Police Forces Bust Alleged “New Age Cryptocurrency” Scam in India

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Police in the Indian city of Thane have raided the offices of an alleged multi-million cryptocurrency scam on Monday. According to its promoters, Money Trade Coin (MTC) “provides a safer, more secure and superior alternative of storing wealth in the form of digital currency, to investors as well as commoners.” Investigators, however, accuse it of … Read more

Twitch Streamers Can Now Tip With Four Cryptocurrencies

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Users of the popular video game streaming application Twitch can now tip each other using a variety of cryptocurrencies. The integration is made possible by a firm called Streamlabs who have built a protocol that can send tips through a user’s Coinbase account. Also Read: Decentralized Exchange Compendium ‘Index’ Lists Over 200 Dex Platforms Twitch Users … Read more