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New Version of XRP Ledger Launched Amidst Harsh Bear Market

February 14, 2019

The new version of the ledger will implement the MultiSign Reserve Amendment, a change that will reduce the reserve requirement for Multisign signer lists. In other words, an XRP user will be required to hold...

Binance Confirms Launch Date of Decentralized Exchange Testnet

February 12, 2019

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance will launch the test network of its much anticipated decentralized exchange on February 20, revealed the exchange’s CEO Changpeng Zhao on Twitter. https://twitter.com/c...

Bithumb Partners with Nvelop to Launch Crypto Exchange in the UAE

February 12, 2019

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is expanding its operations in the Middle East by opening a new fiat-to-crypto exchange in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the South Korean Financial News reported...

Bithumb Launches OTC Trading Desk ‘Ortus’

February 8, 2019

In a bid to serve the institutional clients in the crypto market, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has launched an over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk. Branded as “Ortus,” the platform will execu...

HSBC Whistleblower Falciani to Launch Anti-Fraud Cryptocurrency

February 8, 2019

Famous French whistleblower Hervé Falciani is going to be launching a new cryptocurrency according to a Reuters report published on Friday. Called Tabu, Falciani hopes that the new token will be picked up by...

Swiss Exchange to Launch Blockchain Platform This Summer

February 7, 2019

The operator of the Swiss Stock Exchange, SIX Group, said it will launch its new blockchain-powered exchange, dubbed SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), in the second half of 2019. The new platform, which will initi...

Opera Launches Cryptocurrency Buying Feature to Scandinavians

February 6, 2019

Web browser Opera is rolling out a cryptocurrency buying functionality to users of its ‘Web 3-Ready’ browser in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Web 3 is an umbrella for Opera’s set of cryptocurrency and blockcha...

Helix TCS Acquires Amercanex International Exchange

February 6, 2019

Helix TCS, Inc., a leading provider of ancillary services for the legal cannabis industry, announced this Wednesday that it has acquired cannabis electronic trading platform Amercanex International Exchange (...

Kraken Acquires Crypto Facilities in Nine-Figure Deal

February 4, 2019

Kraken, one of the world’s longest-operating cryptocurrency exchanges, today finalized its acquisition of yet another company in the blockchain industry, this time taking over UK registered startup Crypto Fac...

Digital Isle of Man To Open Dedicated Blockchain Office

February 4, 2019

The Isle of Man government is about to open its new Blockchain Office, to help boost innovation and entrepreneurship on the island. The office, run by Digital Isle of Man, is set to be a consultancy, educa...