Significant Trade Volume Triggers Localbitcoins KYC Requirement

According to a recent thread on Reddit, Localbitcoins traders allegedly have to verify their identity if they are trading “significant” volume using the peer-to-peer platform. Also Read: Meet Memo: An On-Chain Social Network Built on Bitcoin Cash Localbitcoins ‘Error’ Involves Know-Your-Customer Verification Bitcoin users are frantically searching other exchanges today that don’t require Know-Your-Customer (KYC) verification. … Read more

Chilean Crypto Exchanges Appeal Against Banking Embargo

A number of Chilean cryptocurrency exchanges have sought to appeal the recent decision by several Chilean banks, including state-owned Banco del Estado de Chile, to suspend the accounts of cryptocurrency exchanges. Also Read:Alleged British Bitcoin Scammer Extradited to US for Defrauding Over $36 Million Chilean Crypto Exchanges to Receive Appeals Hearing It has been reported … Read more

Blind Denial of Cryptocurrencies Leads Nowhere, Bank of Lithuania Says

The central bank of Lithuania has started discussions on regulations with crypto businesses and commercial banks. The reluctance to understand the world of cryptocurrencies leads nowhere, its fintech coordinator said during a meeting in Vilnius. Lithuanian projects have attracted 10% of ICO investments last year, the local community claims. Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin enjoy a growing … Read more

Coinsecure Announces Repayment Plan and Bounty for Stolen Bitcoins

Indian exchange Coinsecure has announced its plan to repay customers for stolen bitcoins as well as a 10 percent bounty to anyone who helps recover them. The exchange claims it was an inside job, and suspects its chief security officer of playing a role in siphoning off the money. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for … Read more

Japan’s GMO Wants to Borrow Bitcoins from Customers

Japanese internet giant GMO has launched a service to allow customers to lend their bitcoins to the company. Customers’ bitcoin balances will be debited from their GMO Coin trading accounts once loan agreements have been reached. This program is similar to the one launched by the hacked exchange Coincheck last year. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin … Read more

Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space

Yahoo! Japan has confirmed that it is entering the crypto space by acquiring a stake in a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange that is already licensed by the country’s financial regulator. The company plans to launch a crypto exchange in the fall of this year. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Yahoo! … Read more

Nine Japanese Crypto Exchanges Have Suspended Operations So Far

A total of nine cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan have suspended their operations so far. This includes the latest two, one of which was sanctioned by the Japanese financial regulator on Wednesday while the other voluntarily withdrew its license application. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Blue Dream Japan The Japanese … Read more

Cryptocurrency Is the Main Income for 12% of Russian Crypto Users

Cryptocurrency is the main source of income for 12% of Russian speaking crypto users, according to a new survey. More than 90% of the respondents say they want to use digital coins as a means of payment, and a quarter of those interviewed are already doing that. 40% of the participants view cryptos like bitcoin … Read more

Korean Crypto Exchange Launching Social Media P2P Payment System

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is launching a P2P payment platform for social media including social networking sites and blogs. The exchange is also preparing to sell 12,500 kinds of mobile vouchers from 600 brands. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Social Media Crypto Payment System The second largest crypto … Read more

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