Apr 24, 20202 min read
Are two Blockchains better than one? Binance's smart contract blockchain
Binance has released a white paper for Binance Smart Chain, a new blockchain implementing smart contracts to the Binance ecosystem
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BLOCKCHAIN, LAW AND REGULATION
Steven Pettigrove, Partner, Piper Alderman
Michael Bacina, Partner, NXT Law
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Apr 22, 20202 min read
Apr 21, 20201 min read
Agricultural Bank of China championing a Central Bank Digital Yuan
The Agricultural Bank of China is testing the early user interface for China's Central Bank Digital Currency, with screenshots leaked
Apr 20, 20202 min read
Libra's licence application left with FINMA
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has confirmed that it has received an application from the Libra Association
Apr 20, 20202 min read
Libra Association amends whitepaper: controversial changes or sensible simplification?
The Libra Association has today published an amended white paper, detailing fundamental changes to the structure of the Libra project
Apr 17, 20201 min read
First-ever Islamic cross-border transaction using blockchain
The Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has become the first Islamic bank to execute a cross-border finance distribution transaction using blockchain.
Apr 14, 20204 min read
The Bitcoin Fund's 3 year journey to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange
The Bitcoin Fund has had a long journey to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange...
Apr 14, 20202 min read
Hacking a decentralised exchange: Bisq spills the secrets on their recent hack
A hacker has exploited a security vulnerability in the trading protocal of decentralised Bitcoin exchange Bisq, stealing approx USD$150,000
Apr 14, 20203 min read
Digital Assets as Property: NZ High Court's Cryptopia judgement
The New Zealand High Court's judgment in the Cryptopia case, has found that digital currencies are property able to be held on trust
Apr 7, 20202 min read
Japan digital currency regulations to commence in May
Japan will start enforcing new legislation to regulate digital currencies from 1 May, after passing legislation in June 2019
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Criminals capitalise on COVID concerns to steal crypto
Cyber criminals seem incapable of passing up an opportunity to made a bad situation worse...
Apr 3, 20201 min read
Binance acquires Coinmarketcap
Global giant Binance has announced that it recently completed the acquisition of CoinMarketCap, the world’s largest crypto data aggregator
Apr 3, 20202 min read
Telegram request for injunction clarification falls on deaf ears
The New York District Court has clarified that Telegram is barred from issuing GRAM tokens to anyone, not just purchasers in the US
Apr 3, 20201 min read
CB Insights publishes Blockchain Report 2020
CB Insights has published the Blockchain Report 2020, considering the deals, financing and COVID-19 impacts on the blockchain industry
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Bank of France flourishes experiment program on central bank digital currency
The Banque de France has officially ramped up its own plans to release its central bank digital currency.
Mar 27, 20202 min read
Opera Browser adds Apple Pay and delivers on debit card digital currency purchase promise
The Opera browser app has partnered with e-payments startup Wyre to expand its built-in wallet’s crypto buying power.
Mar 27, 20202 min read
RBA payment survey shows skyrocketing use of electronic payment methods
The RBA has published the results of its latest payment survey, noting that crypto enjoys popular awareness, but a lack of consumer use
Mar 26, 20202 min read
Russia reveals Bill regarding regulatory sandboxes
The Russian government is set to bring about the creation of regulatory sandboxes for companies working on cutting-edge technologies.
Mar 20, 20202 min read
Hawaii hints at relaxing rules to lure crypto firms
Hawaii's Division of Financial Institutions has relaxed its transmitter license requirement to lure crypto firms.
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