China Gives Huobi and Okcoin One Extra Month The ban on China-based exchanges is to be enforced by the 30th of September. However, Huobi and Okcoin have been granted an extra month of life. Reports from local news outlet Caixin suggest that the two exchanges lack of ICO offerings was one of the factors allowing … Read moreMarket Analysis Report (18 Sep 2017)

Blockchain is extending its reach to help combat the trade in blood diamonds and the spreading of counterfeits. According to a recent report by NGO Global Witness, the distribution of blood diamonds from war-torn countries, like the Central African Republic (CAR), is growing and even making their way onto social media platforms. Both Facebook and … Read moreBlockchain Is Used To Fight Blood Diamonds and Counterfeits

Regulation While working on creating a legal framework for bitcoin and other digital currencies, the Indian government is now considering launching its own bitcoin-like cryptocurrency. The proposed government cryptocurrency is to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Also read: Indian Bitcoin Hotspot Bangalore Sees 50+ Merchants Added This Month Indian … Read moreIndia Considers Issuing Its Own Bitcoin-Like Cryptocurrency as Legal Tender

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As basic as this may seem, some investors still overlook the key points to watch out for before placing bets on the growing number of projects in the crypto scene. There should be a set of parameters an investor watches for before considering an investment in a risky environment such as this one, no matter … Read moreKey Points to Watch for in ICOs

Regulation The regulatory crackdown in China against cryptocurrency trading platforms is happening once again. It all started yesterday as the exchange BTCC announced it was closing on September 30. Now the exchange Viabtc is also shutting down operations in mainland China on the same day, and more exchanges are expected to follow. … Read moreChina’s Regulatory Crackdown Forces More Bitcoin Exchange Closures

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $3,000 on Chinese Exchanges Regulatory uncertainty shook the crypto markets yesterday, as traders grappled with increasingly-credible rumors that the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) will suspend trading at Chinese Bitcoin exchanges. Weighed down by this tumultuous climate, the bitcoin price has fallen below $3,000 at Chinese markets. In the past 12 hours alone, … Read moreMarket Analysis Report (15 Sep 2017)

Regulation This past week there’s been many rumors that Chinese cryptocurrency trading platforms would be shutting down shortly due to regulatory concerns. Now the China-based exchange BTCC has announced it will be shutting down operations on September 30. Also read: China to Play a ‘Leading Role’ in Bitcoin’s Future   BTCC Exchange to … Read moreBitcoin Exchange BTCC to Halt Trading as Regulatory Storm Brews in China

Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges May Face Stricter Regulation and Licensure According to recent reports from the country’s National Internet Finance Association (NIFA), bitcoin is not ‘illegal,’ but exchanges may face tighter regulatory supervision and might have to cease operations temporarily until they are licensed. Bitmain’s Jihan Wu explained to his Twitter followers that China has not … Read moreMarket Analysis Report (14 Sep 2017)

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