Day: April 3, 2019

Yes, The Worst is Finally Over for the Crypto Market

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The SEC Guidelines are HERE! Release of Crypto Token Guidance

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It’s been nearly six months in the making and now the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally published its regulatory guidelines for token issuers. Though many questions remain unanswered, crypto enthusiasts have finally got some clarity on the issue of “tokens as securities.” SEC Guidelines The SEC Guidelines focus on tokens and how and when they may be classed as a security. It includes examples of networks and tokens that fall under security laws, as well as examples of those that don’t. It outlines a number of elements…

Is Litecoin (LTC) Up Because of FOMO? Adds $2.7 Billion in 18 Hours

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Litecoin gains impressive, up 47 percent Losses from CoinBase’s hot wallet insured by a $255 million cover As one of the most secure exchange, CoinBase is not taking chances. Their chief information security officer now reveals that the exchange’s hot wallet insurance policy covers $255 million just in case of losses. That has been the state since late 2013. In the meantime, Litecoin (LTC) is up 47 percent, and buyers are aiming at $90. Litecoin Price Analysis Fundamentals CoinBase, the US exchange valued at over $8 billion is unique because…

Jamaica Stock Exchange to Pilot Bitcoin and Ether Trading

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The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is soon to trial bitcoin and ether trades with help from Canadian fintech firm Blockstation. The two firms jointly announced Wednesday that they have entered into an agreement to enable live trading of digital assets including security tokens in a “regulated and secured” environment. The trial of bitcoin and ether trades is the second stage of the pilot effort. For the first phase, the JSE and Blockstation trialed live cryptocurrency trading in January for a 60-day run that saw participation from regulated broker-dealers, market makers and the…

3 Reasons Bitcoin’s Price Suddenly Surged Back to $5K

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The crypto market sprang back to life with bitcoin’s surge to nearly 5-month highs yesterday. But why? To those who have been paying attention to the charts, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. The leading cryptocurrency by market value jumped nearly $1,000 to $5,080 in a 60-minute window early on Tuesday, confirming a transition from bear market to bull market that it had been signaling for some time. In fact, after a year-long bear market, savvy traders were waiting on a trend change that would gain credence if and when…

Liquid.com Closes Funding Round Valuing Crypto Firm at ‘Over $1 Billion’

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Crypto trading platform Liquid.com has been backed by Bitmain and IDG Capital in a funding round that, it says, makes it the latest crypto unicorn. The firm, which is owned by Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Quoine, announced Wednesday that, with the closing of the Series C round, its “over $1 billion” valuation makes it “one of only two tech unicorns in Japan’s startup space.” Liquid.com, however, did not disclose the amount invested by IDG Capital and Bitmain, the former of which led the round. The funds will be put toward global…