The SEC believes that cryptocurrency exchanges could improve by implementing similar principles of stock markets. Cryptocurrency Markets Resemble “Wild West” Many regulators, experts, analysts believe that cryptocurrency markets still lack proper oversight and regulations. According to a recent report by VentureBeat, senior U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC), Brett Redfearn, stated that the current state of cryptocurrency markets resemble the “Wild West”. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is mainly concerned with cryptocurrency market manipulation, cybersecurity, fraud, money laundering and terrorist Read more …
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Ethos finishing testing for Genesis release of Universal Wallet
The team of Ethos, the “people-powered cryptocurrency services company” reported that with their Universal Wallet release now fast approaching, they want to make sure it goes through the rigorous testing required to ensure it meets the highest standard for quality and security. Thus, in the coming week, the app will go into limited release to […]<br />Post source: Ethos finishing testing for Genesis release of Universal Wallet<br />More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com Source
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Announcements Are you an experienced news editor or a news reporter with a nose for crypto? We are on a roll – increasing our readership every day – serving millions of readers each month. Now we are expanding our operations, and we’re looking for several new hires for our central media production office in Stockholm, Sweden as well as for our offices in Tokyo, and for remote positions globally. Also read: Thanks to Mainstream Media the Public is Clueless Read more …
Cryptocurrency Market Slump Extends as Bitcoin Remains Below $8,500
Join our community of 10 000 traders on Hacked.com for just $39 per month. Since yesterday, March 25, the cryptocurrency market has struggled to rebound to the $350 billion region. Apart from some small cryptocurrencies like Ontology and Ethos, most cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have recorded a slight decline in value. Bitcoin and Ethereum Keep Yesterday’s Levels Since March 25, both Ethereum and bitcoin have struggled to record any major gains or losses. The price of bitcoin declined slightly from $8,580 Read more …
Asian Altcoin Trading Roundup: Top Cryptocurrency is Siacoin
There has been very little momentum on the crypto markets over the weekend. A stalemate seems to be in place between the bulls and the bears. Bitcoin could not break resistance at $9,000 and has fallen back to around $8,500 where it has found support for the time being. Altcoins are all very lack luster during this morning’s Asian trading session and gains or losses are small. A couple of them seem to be doing a little better than the Read more …
The Right Way to Think About Crypto Tokens
Consumers might be the biggest winners when crypto tokens are designed correctly. At least that’s the case made by a new paper by MIT’s Christian Catalini and the University of Toronto’s Joshua Gans, which describes a simplified model that illustrates what might be a valuable price discovery role that utility tokens, or those that operate as true commodities in the spirit of bitcoin and ether, might enable. Not only that but the paper, called “Initial Coin Offerings and the Value Read more …
UK Government Minister Calls for ‘Proportionate’ Crypto Rules
The U.K.’s City Minister, John Glen, told reporters at the Treasury’s International Fintech conference on Thursday that “proportionate” regulations could give the local cryptocurrency industry a significant boost. In his comments, Glen said the government is still “engaged in trying to find the right narrative and the right level of regulation if that’s appropriate,” according to Business Insider. The minister continued, saying: “Regulation could be an enabler of a stable, flourishing cryptocurrency exchange in the City of London.” Notably, the minister Read more …
Misleading Cryptocurrency ”Partnership” Announcements Are Getting Ridiculous
Altcoins Partnership announcements have long been a tool for pumping altcoins and shilling ICOs. In fact, promoters are now interpreting the term so broadly that if they are using Word to write a whitepaper or Gmail to handle communications they might as well claim to be partners of Google and Microsoft. The most infamous example of overstating partnerships is IOTA, but two recent examples show how the misleading practice is spreading and even evolving. Also Read: Read more …
Cryptocurrency Gets Spicy with Habanero-backed Token
Agrocoin is aiming to capitalize on the growing cryptocurrency market by giving people a chance to invest in its native token, which is backed by habanero peppers. Fiery habanero peppers may be well known for being used in salsas, hot sauce, and chili, however, its versatility has transformed it from a recipe ingredient into a cryptocurrency investment. Habaneros Open the Door to More Investors According to BloombergQuint, Amar Hidroponia, an agriculture company that produces these peppers in the fertile lands Read more …
Cryptocurrency and Equity Markets: Weekly Performance Overview
The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Global Equity Markets: fear and uncertainty returns Stocks took a beating across the globe last week with the U.S. market getting hit the hardest. The S&P 500 Index dropped by 5.95%, its largest Read more …
Sierra Leone: What We Got Wrong
Blockchain technology may have the potential to change in the world, but exaggerating its real-world accomplishments can only sow public distrust and set the industry back. The recent confusion and controversy over the role of Agora, a blockchain startup, in the Sierra Leone presidential election serve as a case in point. While an Agora executive has taken responsibility for media coverage that overstated its involvement, CoinDesk inadvertently contributed in our initial story, which revealed the news to the world for Read more …
Two Australian State Politicians Reveal Bitcoin Holdings
Featured Two sitting ministers from the legislature of the Australian state of Queensland have revealed that they privately own bitcoin. The declarations have been made for the state’s register of members’ interests – which lists information including the properties, trusts, and union memberships of Queensland’s politicians. Also Read: Tennessee Passes Bill Recognizing Smart Contracts and Blockchain Transactions Queensland Registry Reveals Aussie Politicians Own Bitcoin The updating of the register of Queensland’s politicians’ interests has revealed that two of Read more …