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When the Dust Settles: The Bitfinex Probe Reveals Structural Weaknesses - 0 views

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The Bitfinex probe has laid bare two fundamental weaknesses in crypto infrastructure as a whole: 1) the lack of high-level banking services; and, 2) the lack of auditing standards.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Bitfinex probe has laid bare two fundamental weaknesses in crypto infrastructure as a whole: 1) the lack of high-level banking services; and, 2) the lack of auditing standards. </div>

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Above $7.5K: Bitcoin Price Hits Highest Level Since August 2018 - 0 views

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Bitcoin's price rose above $7,500 Sunday for the first time since August 2018, but it has since cooled off since, and was trading below $7,000 by early afternoon EDT.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Bitcoin's price rose above $7,500 Sunday for the first time since August 2018, but it has since cooled off since, and was trading below $7,000 by early afternoon EDT.</div>

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Crypto hedge funds live to fight another day - 0 views

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The median crypto hedge fund delivered a 46% loss in 2018. Quantitative crypto funds, which can take short positions, fared better with a median return of 8%.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The median crypto hedge fund delivered a 46% loss in 2018. Quantitative crypto funds, which can take short positions, fared better with a median return of 8%.</div>

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Boston Fed Announces Plans To Design a Blockchain 'Supervisory Node' - 0 views

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The Boston Fed is looking at setting up a "supervisory node," a regulatory surveillance tool that should be able to connect to various banking blockchains. This node will watch the money flows and settlements between different banks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Boston Fed is looking at setting up a "supervisory node," a regulatory surveillance tool that should be able to connect to various banking blockchains. This node will watch the money flows and settlements between different banks.</div>

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What Will The May 20 'Halving' Mean For The Price Of Bitcoin? - 0 views

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There is a clear correlation between bitcoin reward halving and price volatility afterward. These supply side changes happen every 4 years, and keeping that in mind can help build a better picture of what influences the price of bitcoin at different times.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There is a clear correlation between bitcoin reward halving and price volatility afterward. These supply side changes happen every 4 years, and keeping that in mind can help build a better picture of what influences the price of bitcoin at different times.</div>

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It's 2019, Where Are Bitcoin's Sidechains? - 0 views

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"Enabling Blockchain Innovations with Pegged Sidechains" was viewed as a death blow for Altcoins. However, the type of sidechain outlined in the white paper has not materialized. Why not?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Enabling Blockchain Innovations with Pegged Sidechains" was viewed as a death blow for Altcoins. However, the type of sidechain outlined in the white paper has not materialized. Why not?</div>

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What Are Sidechains? Extending & Providing Functionality to Existing Blockchains - 0 views

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Sidechains are a unique and diverse solution for disparate blockchain networks to experiment and interact with each other. Developments within sidechains will go a long way in fueling better liquidity, interoperability, and scalability of the broader blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sidechains are a unique and diverse solution for disparate blockchain networks to experiment and interact with each other. Developments within sidechains will go a long way in fueling better liquidity, interoperability, and scalability of the broader blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem.</div>

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Stablecoins Have No Need for Public Blockchains - 0 views

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Is issuing fiat-backed stablecoins on public blockchains the best approach? Is a public, permissionless blockchain actually necessary? Let's take a closer look at what stablecoins supposedly gain from the use of public blockchains and whether there may be more practical options available to issuers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Is issuing fiat-backed stablecoins on public blockchains the best approach? Is a public, permissionless blockchain actually necessary? Let's take a closer look at what stablecoins supposedly gain from the use of public blockchains and whether there may be more practical options available to issuers.</div>

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Forbes Blockchain 50: Billion Dollar Babies - 0 views

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Forbes has identified more than 100 big companies actively exploring blockchain through industry consortiums and other proprietary projects, 50 of which have minimum revenues or valuations of $1 billion.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Forbes has identified more than 100 big companies actively exploring blockchain through industry consortiums and other proprietary projects, 50 of which have minimum revenues or valuations of $1 billion. </div>

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'We'll Tokenize the House': Mortgages Are Coming to Ethereum This Summer - 0 views

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Fluidity is launching ethereum-powered mortgages in California and New York. The mortgages will be recorded via smart contracts, while using cryptocurrency for back-end management.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fluidity is launching ethereum-powered mortgages in California and New York. The mortgages will be recorded via smart contracts, while using cryptocurrency for back-end management.</div>

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Ex-SoFI CEO's Startup Closes $1 Billion Credit Line on a Blockchain - 0 views

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Figure Technologies has closed a $1 billion uncommitted line of credit on a blockchain with investment bank Jefferies, which may periodically lend to Figure under a variable funding note secured by Figure's home equity lines.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Figure Technologies has closed a $1 billion uncommitted line of credit on a blockchain with investment bank Jefferies, which may periodically lend to Figure under a variable funding note secured by Figure's home equity lines.</div>

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A New Crypto ETF Has Just Been Filed With the U.S. SEC - 0 views

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Crescent Crypto Index Services has filed a prospectus for a new crypto-based ETF with the U.S. SEC. that will track the performance of a market capitalization-weighted portfolio of bitcoin and ether.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Crescent Crypto Index Services has filed a prospectus for a new crypto-based ETF with the U.S. SEC. that will track the performance of a market capitalization-weighted portfolio of bitcoin and ether.</div>

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Thailand develops prototype for blockchain-based CBDC - 0 views

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The Bank of Thailand and its private-sector partners have developed their first prototype for a blockchain-based system to enable digital currency for interbank settlements between the BoT and eight commercial banks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Bank of Thailand and its private-sector partners have developed their first prototype for a blockchain-based system to enable digital currency for interbank settlements between the BoT and eight commercial banks.</div>

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Global sandbox admits first fintech firms - 0 views

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In April, the GFIN global sandbox jointly run by 35 international regulators accepted its first eight firms into the program. The UK FCA said 44 applications were submitted. The eight successful firms will now develop plans for their cross-border trials, before being allowed to undertake tests. The firms that have successfully entered the testing stage will be announced in June.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In April, the GFIN global sandbox jointly run by 35 international regulators accepted its first eight firms into the program. The UK FCA said 44 applications were submitted. The eight successful firms will now develop plans for their cross-border trials, before being allowed to undertake tests. The firms that have successfully entered the testing stage will be announced in June.</div>

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Germany Plans Major Digital Token Regulation Effort in 2019, Says Source - 0 views

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Germany plans to introduce draft regulations allowing blockchain bonds as soon as this summer, local daily business news outlet Handelsblatt reported May 9.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Germany plans to introduce draft regulations allowing blockchain bonds as soon as this summer, local daily business news outlet Handelsblatt reported May 9.</div>

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US Senators Seek Information on Facebook's 'Libra' Crypto Project - 0 views

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The U.S. Senate Banking Committee wrote an open letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, asking him to share details about its secret cryptocurrency project, with a particular focus on consumer privacy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The U.S. Senate Banking Committee wrote an open letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, asking him to share details about its secret cryptocurrency project, with a particular focus on consumer privacy. </div>

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US Lawmakers Form Fintech Task Force to Examine Industry - 0 views

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The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee has formed a Task Force on Financial Technology to "examine the current legal framework for fintech, how fintech is used in lending and how consumers engage with fintech."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee has formed a Task Force on Financial Technology to "examine the current legal framework for fintech, how fintech is used in lending and how consumers engage with fintech."</div>

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XRP News: Will Ripple Customers Move to the New xRapid Payment Option Over xCurrent? - 0 views

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Why do Ripple platform users still prefer to use xCurrent instead of the newer xRapid option? Only ten of the over two hundred financial institutions that are members of RippleNet are presently using XRP payment options.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Why do Ripple platform users still prefer to use xCurrent instead of the newer xRapid option? Only ten of the over two hundred financial institutions that are members of RippleNet are presently using XRP payment options.</div>

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New report makes case for greater regulatory oversight of crypto asset sector - 0 views

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CipherTrace found that losses due to cryptocurrency thefts, scams and fraud tally more than $1.2 billion in A1 2019. This includes $356 million stolen from exchanges and the loss of $850 million by major exchange Bitfinex

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">CipherTrace found that losses due to cryptocurrency thefts, scams and fraud tally more than $1.2 billion in A1 2019. This includes $356 million stolen from exchanges and the loss of $850 million by major exchange Bitfinex</div>

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MakerDAO Is Leaving Crypto Borrowers With Rising Bills - 0 views

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MakerDAO emerged as a clear market leader in part for its rock-bottom interest rates of 0.5 percent, which are a technological necessity for keeping its DAI stablecoin worth $1. With interest rates rising to 19.5 percent, some early borrowers are angry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">MakerDAO emerged as a clear market leader in part for its rock-bottom interest rates of 0.5 percent, which are a technological necessity for keeping its DAI stablecoin worth $1. With interest rates rising to 19.5 percent, some early borrowers are angry.</div>

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When the Dust Settles: The Bitfinex Probe Reveals Structural Weaknesses - 0 views

Above $7.5K: Bitcoin Price Hits Highest Level Since August 2018 - 0 views

Crypto hedge funds live to fight another day - 0 views

Boston Fed Announces Plans To Design a Blockchain 'Supervisory Node' - 0 views

What Will The May 20 'Halving' Mean For The Price Of Bitcoin? - 0 views

It's 2019, Where Are Bitcoin's Sidechains? - 0 views

What Are Sidechains? Extending & Providing Functionality to Existing Blockchains - 0 views

Stablecoins Have No Need for Public Blockchains - 0 views

Forbes Blockchain 50: Billion Dollar Babies - 0 views

'We'll Tokenize the House': Mortgages Are Coming to Ethereum This Summer - 0 views

Ex-SoFI CEO's Startup Closes $1 Billion Credit Line on a Blockchain - 0 views

A New Crypto ETF Has Just Been Filed With the U.S. SEC - 0 views

Thailand develops prototype for blockchain-based CBDC - 0 views

Global sandbox admits first fintech firms - 0 views

Germany Plans Major Digital Token Regulation Effort in 2019, Says Source - 0 views

US Senators Seek Information on Facebook's 'Libra' Crypto Project - 0 views

US Lawmakers Form Fintech Task Force to Examine Industry - 0 views

XRP News: Will Ripple Customers Move to the New xRapid Payment Option Over xCurrent? - 0 views

New report makes case for greater regulatory oversight of crypto asset sector - 0 views

MakerDAO Is Leaving Crypto Borrowers With Rising Bills - 0 views

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