In the Daily: Opera Browser, EY Tax Tool, Elliptic, Cryptopia Exchange
In this edition of The Daily we cover the next step in the crypto strategy of the Opera browser, a new tax reporting tool for major cryptocurrency investors from EY, a response from Coinbase’s former surveillance partner Elliptic, and an update on hacked New Zealand exchange Cryptopia. Also Read: Gibraltar Exchange to List Bitcoin Cash … Read more
Japanese Banks Unite to Launch Blockchain Finance Platform Services
Five Japanese banks are set to launch the first services of their blockchain-based financial infrastructure platform Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
MakerDAO Users Vote on ‘Stability Fee’ Increase as DAI Stablecoin Peg Wobbles
Maker responds to market maker concerns about liquidity with new fee increase proposal Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Litecoin’s Lightning Network Reaches the 1,000 Channel Milestone
It is pertinent for all cryptocurrencies to keep growing and evolving at all times. For Bitcoin and Litecoin, the Lightning Network is considered to be the “holy grail” of scaling and instant payments right now. While it remains to be seen if that will effectively be the case, it appears things are progressing smoothly. Litecoin … Read more
Electroneum Price Dips to 150 Satoshi Despite Major South African Partnership
While most of the cryptocurrency markets have turned bullish once again, it seems there will always be some exceptions. A fair few people will be surprised to see the Electroneum price is still bearish at this time. Its losses in both USD and BTC value continue to pile up, which is not necessarily what most … Read more
EOS Price Surge Continues as $3.75 Resistance Poses no Real Problems
There are still some questions as to whether or not the bullish momentum affecting different cryptocurrencies will last. For now, it seems no real problems have been detected as of yet, although some hourly charts are not looking too promising. Despite the pressure, the EOS price is still going strong, albeit a push to $4 … Read more
Blockchain Analytics Firm Chainalysis Outlines User Data Policy Amid Coinbase Allegations
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has clarified that it does not collect or sell users’ personal data when it provides its services to crypto exchanges Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Swiss Stock Exchange Launches Trading for ETH ETP
Switzerland’s SIX stock exchange has announced the launch of an ETH exchanged-traded product. March 5 comprised the first trading day for the ETP, which is backed by Swiss company Amun AG. The launch comes one month after SIX announced its intention to launch a blockchain-powered exchange during the second half of this year. Also Read: … Read more
A Forensic Analysis of Blockchain Surveillance Companies
Blockchain analysis is big business. The U.S. government alone has spent $6 million on transaction mapping tools, while cryptocurrency exchanges routinely partner with compliance companies that promise to track and trace the origin of customer funds. Hated by many bitcoiners, blockchain forensics is a controversial field with a plethora of players. The following analysis shines … Read more