Month: July 2018

Self-Regulating South Korean Exchanges Receive a Favorable Audit

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South Korea is a very important location in the world of cryptocurrency. Its exchanges generate tremendous amounts of trading volume, and it seems that situation will not change anytime soon. According to a new report, the Korean Blockchain Association has announced that all exchanges meet its regulatory requirements, which is a very positive sign. Korean Exchanges … Read more

Cboe’s Bitcoin ETF Proposal Is Open to Public Comment

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Bitcoin ETFs are often considered to be the holy grail of the cryptocurrency industry. Exposing more mainstream investors to cryptocurrencies could trigger a major influx of fresh capital. So far, the SEC has prevented such ETFs from launching. Its decision to accept public comments on the Cboe SolidX Bitcoin ETF proposal shows things may be … Read more

Study Shows Investors Favor Ethereum Over Bitcoin

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Making an investment in cryptocurrencies is not as straightforward as most people think. There is a lot more to this industry than Bitcoin, and diversification of one’s portfolio is key. A new survey by Foley and Lardner indicates most people consider Ethereum to be a better investment than Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency Investing Isn’t Easy Despite the … Read more

Only 12 out of 23 Korean Crypto Exchanges Pass Probe – Inspector Under Fire

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The self-regulatory inspection of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges is complete. Fourteen out of 23 exchanges agreed to be inspected. Twelve met the self-regulatory standards despite security flaws, raising questions of how effective the inspection is. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space 12 Exchanges Pass Security Checks The Korea Blockchain Association (KBA) held … Read more

Coinsquare Begins Overseas Expansion by Filing for a Japanese Exchange License

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Japan has quickly risen to the top in terms of cryptocurrency activity. Ever since China’s PBoC officially banned fiat-based trading, Japan has taken its spot, alongside South Korea. Coinsquare, the Canadian exchange, is eyeing a Japanese expansion. It’s a surprising development, considering that Japanese regulators continue to scrutinize the cryptocurrency industry.   Coinsquare Wants to … Read more

Robinhood Crypto App Adds Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Trading

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The Robinhood Crypto app now supports bitcoin cash (BCH) and litecoin (LTC) trading. Thanks to adding the cryptocurrency service, the app has achieved rapid growth and is now boasting a user base of 5 million people, up from just 3 million before.     Also Read: Bitcoin in Brief Thursday: Crypto Phones, Spy Games, Binance … Read more