Bitcoin is rising in line with broader uptrend which began well before the coronavirus scare began weighing over traditional markets. In the short term, though, a dip is looking likely.
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One of World’s Richest Firms Joins Blockchain Trade Platform Vakt After $5M Investment
Oil-giant subsidiary Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures has made a $5 million investment in Vakt, a commodities post-trade processing platform built with blockchain tech.
British Court Freezes $860,000 in Bitcoin Linked to Ransomware Payout
The victim firm in the ransomware attack had paid $950,000 in bitcoin to the perpetrator through an insurance company. Much of it ended up on Bitfinex.
Why Lightning Payments Aren’t Clicking for Porn Companies (Just Yet)
Bitcoin may finally achieve broader traction through the adult entertainment industry in 2020, but the chips aren't stacked in its favor.
Gemini Hires Former Circle Compliance Officer to Oversee European Market
Blair Halliday steps into the role at Gemini as the EU's Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) goes into effect.
Singapore Announces New AML Rules for Crypto Businesses
Singapore's newly-enacted Payment Services Act brings so-called Digital Payment Token (DPT) services under current anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist-financing (CTF) rules.
Deutsche Bank Says Digital Currencies Could Be Mainstream in 2 Years
A digital currency could see widespread adoption within the next few years, a new report by Deutsche Bank suggests.
Bank of England’s Stablecoin Ruling Targets Financial Stability, Exec Says
Financial stability was a key factor in the Bank of England's decision to hold stablecoin payment systems to the same regulatory standards as existing payment chains.
Transfer Agent Vertalo Chooses Tezos Over Ethereum for Security Token Development
The digital security issuer says it chose Tezos because it is faster than ethereum, ideal for security tokens and is proof-of-stake.
Ukraine Plans to Track Suspicious Crypto Transactions Above $1,200
Ukraine's financial watchdog will track crypto transactions exceeding $1,200, according to the head of its Ministry of Finance.