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43% of crypto trading comes from Asia, says Messari report

Asia is leading the world when it comes to crypto trading, according to a recent report by Messari. The region, which is home to over half of the worlds population, accounts for almost half of digital assets...

Mark Jason Alcala

Tue, 26 Jan 2021, 09:47 am UTC

Regulation Business

Bahrain Central Bank Licenses Sharia-Compliant Crypto Exchange

CoinMENA, a soon-to-launch cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has obtained a license from the Central Bank of Bahrain, or CBB. The newly acquired Crypto Assets Services Company License...

Coinness

Mon, 25 Jan 2021, 10:32 am UTC

Business

Origin Protocol Partners With Cover Protocol To Offer Smart Coverage For OUSD

Origin Protocol tweeted to announce the partnership with Cover Protocol to offer smart contract coverage for OUSD. Now, users can cover their Origin Dollar holdings or provide cover for others to earn fees and OGN...

Coinness

Mon, 25 Jan 2021, 07:45 am UTC

Business

Korea-China JV Yantai Ferry Co., Ltd. adopts Blockchain-based LC Issuance Platform

Crypto investors might recognize blockchain as the technology behind digital currencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). However, businesses from other industries are already aware of blockchains potential in...

Mark Jason Alcala

Mon, 25 Jan 2021, 06:06 am UTC

Business

Crypto Bank Collaborates With Thanksgiving Star Donation On Virtual Asset Donation

Crypto Bank plans to collaborate with Thanksgiving Star Donation by opening a virtual asset donation platform in the Crypto Bank application to help those in difficult times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Thanksgiving...

Coinness

Sat, 23 Jan 2021, 05:02 am UTC

Business

UPbit Thailand Launches as Bitkub Facing Troubles

Cryptocurrency exchange UPbit has launched its services in Thailand on Wednesday (January 20), taking advantage of the technical troubles faced by the existing local market leader. The South Korea-headquartered exchange...

Coinness

Fri, 22 Jan 2021, 13:17 pm UTC

Business

The ‘Central Bank Of Central Banks’ Is Building A CBDC Settlement Platform

CBDC research has been announced as a top priority for the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub, or BISIH, in 2021. According to its annual work program, BISIH, plans to explore the feasibility of faster...

Coinness

Fri, 22 Jan 2021, 13:16 pm UTC

Business

Singapore Exchange, Temasek Tie Up For Digital Asset Venture

Singapore Exchange Ltd and Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings are jointly starting a digital assets venture that will focus on capital market products such as bonds. The early success in our digital bond issuance...

Coinness

Fri, 22 Jan 2021, 13:16 pm UTC

Business Regulation

ENJ becomes the first gaming crypto to get regulatory approval in Japan

Japan is about to welcome its first gaming-focused cryptocurrency. Enjin Coin received the green light from Japanese regulators after successfully passing the countrys stringent requirements. Japan Virtual Currency...

Mark Jason Alcala

Fri, 22 Jan 2021, 08:17 am UTC

Business Insights & Views

Bitcoin (BTC) still at the foothills of institutional adoption, says British fund manager

Increasing institutional is often cited as one of the reasons for Bitcoins (BTC), which started last year and saw the cryptos price rose past its previous record and even briefly trading above $40,000. While BTC is...

Mark Jason Alcala

Thu, 21 Jan 2021, 14:23 pm UTC