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HSBC inks agreement to tap Identitii’s blockchain-based information exchange platform ‘Overlay+’

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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

Crypto exchange BitMEX to block users in from Seychelles, Hong Kong, Bermuda Tue, 20 Aug 2019, 06:39 am UTC

Bitcoin derivatives exchange BitMEX has announced that it will restrict users from Hong Kong, Seychelles, and Bermuda from accessing its platform. As per a press release, the firm explained that it is blocking access to...

Blockchain CRM startup Cere Network scores $3.5M funding from Binance Labs, Arrington XRP Capital

Philippines' central bank approves 2 new cryptocurrency exchanges

Silvergate Bank reveals plans to offer crypto-backed loans this year

Technology

Deloitte unveils demonstrational platform for blockchain solutions Tue, 20 Aug 2019, 05:39 am UTC

Big Four consulting giant Deloitte has introduced a new mobile demo platform for blockchain-based prototyped solutions. Dubbed Blockchain in a Box (BIAB), the mobile, self-contained technology platform has been designed...

World Bank raises another $33M for Kangaroo bond via blockchain technology

Binance seeks to empower countries to spur new currencies via new open blockchain project ‘Venus’

Indian state of Maharashtra to implement blockchain in different applications

Investing

Crypto Technicals: Major Cryptocurrency Support Resistance Levels Tue, 20 Aug 2019, 11:57 am UTC

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Crypto Technicals: XRP/USD fails at 21-EMA, resumes weakness with 'Doji' formation

Crypto Technicals: Litecoin treads water below 200-DMA, bias bearish

Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD consolidates break above 200H SMA, potential 'Golden Cross' raises scope for upside

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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