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Wed, 21 Aug 2019, 11:15 AM
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HSBC inks agreement to tap Identitii’s blockchain-based information exchange platform ‘Overlay+’

Crypto Technicals: Major Cryptocurrency Daily Technical Outlook

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Israeli regulator seeks to expedite licensing procedures for fintech and blockchain firms

The Capital Market Authority of Israel is seeking to fast track the licensing procedures for domestic fintech companies in order to encourage competition in the local market, Calcalist reported. Currently, around 2,000...

bitFlyer teams up with Tpoint Japan to rollout bitcoin rewards program

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced its partnership with technology services provider Tpoint Japan for a bitcoin-based rewards program. Under the partnership, bitFlyer will launch T-POINT Program...

Crypto exchange startup INX Limited eyes $129.5M IPO, marking the first SEC-registered security token sale

Crypto exchange startup INX Limited is reportedly planning to secure $129.5 million through an initial public offering (IPO), according to CoinDesk, citing a prospectus. As per the report, this will mark the first...

Ethereum Foundation launches Korean version of its website, announces large-scale translation program

The Ethereum Foundation has announced the launch of a Korean version of its official website, which is now available at ethereum.org/ko. The announcement was made alongside the launch of a large-scale translation...

New York court denies Bitfinex, Tether's lack of jurisdiction claim

The New York State Supreme Court ruled that it has jurisdiction to adjudicate the case between the New York Office of the Attorney General (NYAG) and iFinex, the owner of Bitfinex and Tether. In the latest ruling dated...

Crypto Technicals: BTG/USD recovery lacks traction, weakness likely to continue

BTG/USD chart - Trading View Exchange - Bitfinex Support: 13.33 (78.6% Fib); Resistance: 16.04 (21-EMA) Technical Analysis: Bias Bearish Bitcoin Gold trades 1.68% lower on the day at $13.87 at 06:55...

Cybersecurity veteran David Damato joins crypto exchange Gemini

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced the appointment of cybersecurity veteran David Damato as the companys new Chief Security Officer (CSO). Gemini will benefit from Damatos extensive experience of security...

Business

Austrian telecom giant A1 to offer cryptocurrency payment option Wed, 21 Aug 2019, 09:16 am UTC

Major Austrian telecom operator A1 is planning to accept cryptocurrencies for payment at chosen store locations within the country. As per a press release, the network, which serves over 5 million mobile users and 2...

Blockchain securities issuance platform iownit.us obtains approval from FINRA

Malta-based crypto exchange CGEX to shut down after less than a year of operation

Crypto exchange BitMEX to block users in from Seychelles, Hong Kong, Bermuda

Technology

Thailand’s Siam Cement Group seeks to expand Corda-based ‘Procure to Pay’ solution to 2,400 suppliers by 2020 Wed, 21 Aug 2019, 11:09 am UTC

Siam Cement Group (SCG), the largest cement and building material company in Thailand and Southeast Asia, is looking to expand its blockchain-based procurement and payment solution to 2,400 suppliers by 2020, Bangkok Post...

Japan's Amaten, Aelf to revolutionize gift card market using blockchain

Commonwealth Bank of Australia develops blockchain-based marketplace and token to protect biodiversity

EMURGO inks MOUs with South Korean trade associations to boost Cardano adoption

Investing

Crypto Technicals: BCH/USD rejected at cloud, violation at 200-DMA to open up downside Wed, 21 Aug 2019, 10:38 am UTC

BCH/USD chart - Trading View Exchange - Coinbase Support: 289.13 (200-DMA); Resistance: 324.75 (20-DMA) Technical Analysis: Bias Bearish Bitcoin Cash hovers around $300 mark, is extending weakness for the 2nd...

Crypto Technicals: Monero (XMR) recovery falters at major trendline resistance, slips below cloud

Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD struggles to extend gains beyond $200 mark, bias bearish below 200-DMA

Crypto Technicals: Bitcoin fails to take out $11K mark, tumbles below 55-EMA support (10428)

Insights

97% of South Korean crypto exchanges on the verge of bankruptcy; blockchain startups now want to go overseas: Report Tue, 20 Aug 2019, 03:49 am UTC

Nearly all cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea are on the verge of bankruptcy, according to Business Korea. As per the report, many local crypto exchanges are facing bankruptcy because of low transaction volumes,...

UK Pension and Welfare Agency looks into blockchain potential to transform payments system

FATF is not developing a crypto transaction monitoring system with 15 countries

Congressional Research Service outlines pros and cons of blockchain solution use

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Aug 21, 2019 (Wednesday)

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Thailand’s Siam Cement Group seeks to expand Corda-based ‘Procure to Pay’ solution to 2,400 suppliers by 2020