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A court in Israel has once again ruled against a local bank which tried to close the account of a cryptocurrency related business without any due cause. This time a Tel Aviv court has determined that a bank can’t refuse to operate an account on behalf of a crypto miner. Also Read: Tel Aviv Court … Read more
Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Max has won in court the right to keep its checking account with Banco Santander. According to the presiding judge, the bank has not met its obligation to notify the crypto company of the closure in advance. Also read: Hacked NZ Exchange Cryptopia Allowed to Reopen Closing of Account Deemed … Read more
The Senate of the U.S. state of Wyoming has passed a bill which defines cryptocurrency as property and establishes rules including for allowing banks to provide crypto custodial services. For secured transactions, however, the bill recognizes cryptocurrency as money subject to some of the same rules as money in the state. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves … Read more
The cryptocurrency market might be underperforming in terms of prices, but the technology continues to evolve and become deeply integrated into the economy. This is especially true in smaller nations that see an opportunity to stake a claim in the new digital economy. The latest example of this can be seen in Belarus, whose largest … Read more
In this edition of The Daily, the Polish financial watchdog has authorized two crypto companies to operate as payment service providers and a bank in the Netherlands now offers crypto storage to its clients. Also, recently leaked images show the long-awaited Samsung S10 may indeed come with a cryptocurrency wallet. Also read: Huobi Downsizes, New … Read more
Blockchain technology is taking over the world. Cryptocurrencies saw an unprecedented boom in investment in 2017. While the cryptocurrency market capitalisation peaked at $ 800 billion and has seen a correction to $ 131 billion in December 2018, the adoption is increasing at a rapid pace. The technology where a distributed ledger was able to … Read more
A Brazilian court has ordered the reopening of cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Max’s bank accounts, which were closed without explanation by Banco do Brasil and Banco Santander in September. The two banks have reportedly reactivated the accounts to avoid paying fines. Also Read: Kenya’s Bithub Africa Mines Bitcoin Using Solar Power Threat of Fine Forces Banco Do Brasil … Read more
A commercial bank in the Czech Republic is now offering online services that combine traditional financial features with those for cryptocurrency users. Expobank CZ says its customers will be able to trade cryptocurrencies, invest in startups, and buy precious metals through their accounts. Also read: Bill Proposes Tax Holiday for Cryptocurrency Businesses in Ukraine Bank … Read more
Bitfinex has restored the ability of customers to make fiat currency deposits. Details of its new deposit system remain shrouded in secrecy, however, with the exchange going to extraordinary lengths to conceal the identity of the bank(s) in question. Its “distributed” system, designed to circumvent censorship, has brought the critics out in full force. Also … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Quadrigacx has blamed an ongoing legal dispute over $21.6 million worth of funds that were frozen by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in January for delays experienced by some of its customers when requesting fiat currency withdrawals. Also Read: Japanese Internet Giant GMO to Launch Yen-Pegged Cryptocurrency Quadrigacx Blames Court Dispute With … Read more
