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South Korea: FSS Governor Talks Easing of Cryptocurrency Regulations

Cryptocurrency exchange platforms have been prohibited from offering anonymous trading accounts. The FSC (Financial Services Commission) issued a decree instructing all investors to provide real-name identification for all their crypto trading accounts. According to the ruling, the names on an ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2rqNQnE via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Lost cryptocurrency reward more than trebled

A man who lost a bag containing two cryptocurrency hardware wallets holding a portfolio worth around 800,000 francs has more than trebled the reward for its return. Almost one month after the stash went missing Thomas T. has raised the reward on offer from 40,000 francs to 135,000 francs, the 20 ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2wgmCWw via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Fundamental Flaw of Cryptocurrency Investing

Last year proved to be a record-setter for the cryptocurrency market. In just 12 months' time, the aggregate market cap of all virtual currencies rose by almost $600 billion, which worked out to a more than 3,300% gain. At no point has Wall Street witnessed any asset class gain over 3,300% in a single ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2I0Najd via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Iran's State-Backed Cryptocurrency Project Moves Forward After 'Banning' Bitcoin

Following this positive attitude, back in February, Iran's Information and Communications Technology Minister, Mohammad Jayad Azari-Jahromi, tweeted that the country was considering the development of its very own cryptocurrency . Yet, somewhere along the road, everything changed as Iran's ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2jfZaPL via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cryptocurrency Trading For Institutional Investors Now Available In Germany

Cryptocurrency trading for institutional investors like hedge funds and pension funds is now possible in Germany, thanks to a partnership between German securities trading bank, VPE WertpapierhandelsBank AG, and Berlin fintech company solarisBank. VPE is now the first securities trading bank to ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2FnFYZ0 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Blockchain Startup BitBounce Announces Cryptocurrency Exchange

BitBounce, a blockchain-based email spam solution, is launching a new cryptocurrency exchange platform called CredoEx for token holders to exchange their Credo. CredoEx will begin with Credo to Ether pairing but additional cryptocurrencies and national currencies will be added in the future based ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2qSJ0PV via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Vogogo's Cryptocurrency Mining Division Set to Become One of the World's Largest With ...

CALGARY, Alberta, April 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vogogo Inc. (“Vogogo” or the “Company”) (CSE:VGO) today announces that it has entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire 14,000 newly installed cryptocurrency mining machines (21 megawatts) plus supporting infrastructure, ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2J5sl32 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ethereum: We need cryptocurrency wallets that are both user-friendly and secure

The security of cryptocurrency wallets has recently come under security with increased number of hacking reports. Researchers have shown that even hardware wallets — which are designed for extra security — are prone to hacking. As such, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin thinks there's a need to ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2EUBNDJ via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bitcoin Millionaires Buy Up Lamborghinis as Status Symbols of Cryptocurrency Wealth

A new trend is spreading like wildfire among the growing crop of bitcoin millionaires, which is buying flashy Lamborghinis to showcase their cryptocurrency wealth. The craze has fueled the popular “When Lambo?” meme in cryptocurrency circles. “When Lambo” refers to the point at which a crypto holder ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2H0gEOz via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan FY 2017 cryptocurrency transactions soar 20-fold to 69 tril. yen

Bitcoin dominated over 90 percent of total cryptocurrency transactions and most traders were in their 20s to 40s, according to the data. The Financial Services Agency, which regulates cryptocurrencies in Japan, said in March it would set up a panel to discuss an appropriate system for trading, following a ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2JB239Y via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J