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Venezuela Sets New Bitcoin Trading Volume Record
Venezuela has set another Bitcoin trading volume record, as citizens traded more fiat for BTC (Bolivars for Bitcoin) last week. According to statistics by Coin Dance, which analysed figures from five trading exchanges, BTC trading between July 13 and July 20 hit a milestone in the South American nation. Stats
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CAVEAT EMPTOR: Binance 5,000 Bitcoin Giveaway Scam
Our diligent attention has been drawn to scam posers using the identity of the Binance trading platform. The scammers claim Binance is offering a 5,000 Bitcoin (BTC) giveaway in celebration of its 2nd year anniversary. This report is false; as verifiable from a pinned tweet on the official Twitter
Bitcoin
Bakkt Finally Rolls Out Bitcoin Futures Trading
Bakkt, the much anticipated Bitcoin (BTC) futures platform run by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has officially begun delivery of BTC futures, after its initial testing in June. Announced yesterday in an official tweet, the firm will begin user acceptance testing for bitcoin daily and monthly futures with participants from around
Africa
Kenyan Central Bank Governor: “Facebook’s Libra is too Risky"
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has expressed its view of Facebook’s cryptocurrency project; says implementing the Libra comes with risks. According to local news outlet Telecomopaper, the CBK authorities have joined an increasing number of global institutions who have voiced criticism of the Facebook Libra project; which they
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Crypto.com Now Shipping MCO Visa Cards in the United States
HONG KONG, July 19, 2019 - Crypto.com, the pioneering payments and cryptocurrency platform, today announces that its MCO Visa Card is now shipping to customers in the United States. This marks a huge step forward for the organization in its goal of accelerating the world's acceptance of
Press Releases
Cashaa Moved to Binance Chain, Offering Free Bank Accounts to Binance Chain Projects
LONDON, July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cashaa, a UK-based banking services platform providing bank accounts to crypto businesses and other underbanked industries, moved its native CAS token from Ethereum to Binance chain. Crypto Business looking for banking services are now able to acquire CAS from Binance DEX, trading started yesterday
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How to Invest in Bitcoin (BTC) and Where to Buy in Nigeria
Have you been seeking info on how to invest in Bitcoin? This post will guide you through all you need to know before buying and investing. Here, we outline basic steps on: * How to invest * Why you should invest and take bitcoin seriously * How to buy bitcoin (with credit card
Africa
Zimbabwe: Citizens Turn to Bitcoin (BTC) as Safe Haven
Bitcoin selling for above $100,000 per BTC in Zimbabwe Multiple reports have emerged from Zimbabwe, hinting that citizens and residents are using Bitcoin (BTC) as a store of value owing to its government’s failing monetary policy. The government of Zimbabwe had in a controversial decision in June, banned
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PundiX launches XPhone - Africa’s First Blockchain Smartphone
Pundi X – a Singapore-based technology firm launched its blockchain-based smartphone at the GSMA Mobile 360 Africa Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. The new smartphone named XPhone is the first blockchain-powered smartphone unveiled in Africa. According the company, the XPhone can make calls, send texts, take photos, surf the internet and perform
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Chinese Court Ruling Affirms Bitcoin as Legal Property
China’s Court in Hangzhou has ruled that Bitcoin is “virtual property”, as it affirms that ownership of Bitcoin is legal and that holders are protected by the country’s legal system. According to reports by The Beijing News, the ruling was given in a case involving a Bitcoin property
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Football Club AS Roma to Launch Blockchain Token
Italian football club AS Roma has partnered with blockchain start-up - Socios.com to develop a blockchain-based fan token. According to Socios, the platform will launch the cryptocurrency tokens for fans AS Roma, to use for purchase of club merchandise (jerseys and more) and to vote on club decisions. The