Binance Chain Launches, Firm Expects to Execute Mainnet Swap on April 23
Binance has launched its mainnet Binance Chain and expects to execute the swap of its native token Binance Coin (BNB) on April 23, according to an announcement on April 18. …
Blockchain Smartphone Startup Sirin Labs Lays Off a Quarter of Its Workforce
Blockchain smartphone startup Sirin Labs laid off a quarter of its workforce, Israeli business media Globes reported on April 15. Per the report, the startup admitted to having laid off …
US-Based Huobi.com Adds Three XRP Trading Pairs
Hbus, the operator of the United States-based version of major crypto exchange Huobi.com, has today launched three trading pairs for XRP. The news was announced in a press release shared …
French Gov’t Minister Open to Enabling Crypto Donations for Notre Dame
France’s Minister of State for the Digital Sector, Cédric O, has said he is open to cooperating with cryptocurrency platforms to enable crypto donations for the reconstruction of the Notre …
Crypto, Blockchain Startup Investments Will Reach New Heights in 2019, New Data Suggests
Venture capital investment in cryptocurrency and blockchain startups will likely set a new all-time high in 2019, Reuters reported on April 17, quoting figures from market data provider PitchBook. Following …
South Korean Crypto Exchange Coinnest Shutters Services
South Korean crypto exchange Coinnest has begun to terminate its services as of April 16, according to a pop-up announcement on the platform’s official website. Notification of exchange closure. Source: …
US Gov’t Blockchain Spending Expected to Increase 1,000% Between 2017-2022: Study
The United States federal government is expected to raise its blockchain spending to $123.5 million by 2022 — an over 1,000% increase as compared with the $10.7 million it spent …
Binance CFO: Surge in OTC Trades Drove Near $80 Million Q1 Profits
A huge surge in over-the-counter (OTC) trading popularity drove major cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s $78 million Q1 profits, crypto news outlet Decrypt Media reported on April 17. Speaking in an interview, …
Reuters: Japanese Regulators to Introduce New Rules Regarding Exchanges’ Cold Wallets
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) will reportedly introduce new rules regarding cold wallets for storing cryptocurrencies at crypto exchanges, Reuters reported on April 17. Citing a source familiar with the …
Demand for Legal Experts With Blockchain Tech Knowledge is High, Report
Demand for legal experts with blockchain technology knowledge is high, according to Major, Lindsey & Africa managing director Brian Burlant, who recruits for law firms and in-house legal departments. The …