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The First Blockchain ETFs Began Trading on NASDAQ and NYSE’s Arca Yesterday
By Darya Rudz
• 3 mins read
Reality Shares Advisors and Amplify Trust ETF launched BLCN and BLOK ETFs — the first blockchain-based exchange-traded funds. The trading started on Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange Arca yesterday
Alibaba Launches Crypto Mining Platform Despite PBoC’s Restrictions
By Darya Rudz
• 2 mins read
Despite all the limitations on cryptocurrency mining and trading from the government, Alibaba, a Chinese e-commerce giant, has launched a cryptocurrency mining platform.
China Plans to Block Access to Domestic and Offshore Cryptocurrency Platforms
By Darya Rudz
• 3 mins read
China is planning to completely ban activity of centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, targeting websites, mobile apps, people and businesses that provide exchange-like services.
Cryptoсurrency Market Continues to Float After Last Week’s News From South Korea
By Darya Rudz
• 3 mins read
The global crypto market is recovering after the South Korean false regulatory announcement. Cardano and NEO increased in value, while Bitcoin and Ethereum receded from their positions.
KFC Canada Partners with Bitpay, Launches Bitcoin Bucket
By Darya Rudz
• 2 mins read
KFC Canada launches a marketing ploy named “Bitcoin Bucket.” Staying inside, Canadian customers can get a hearty meal and pay for it in Bitcoin.
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Unveils Plan for Cryptocurrency Merchant Bank
By Darya Rudz
• 3 mins read
Billionaire and ex-fund manager Mike Novogratz is going to constitute a cryptocurrency “merchant bank” with the aim to list Galaxy Digital on the TSX Venture Exchange and raise upwards of $200 million.
Overstock.com Accidentally Mixed up Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Payments
By Darya Rudz
• 3 mins read
One of the largest online retailers Overstock.com mixed up Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash by accident. As a result of the glitch, customers could get a refund in Bitcoin instead of Bitcoin Cash, which meant returning more money than they initially paid.
Google Rebrands Android Pay and Google Wallet into One Service called Google Pay
By Darya Rudz
• 3 mins read
Google is bringing together some of its payment services under a new brand called Google Pay. The service will simplify online payments and accelerate access to users’ payment information.
NYSE Arсa Seeks Regulatory Approval for 5 Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
By Darya Rudz
• 3 mins read
The New York Stock Exchange wants to launch new Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETF) on Arca. If the SEC approves it, NYSE will become the third American exchange to offer Bitcoin futures contracts.
Chinese Central Bank Wants to Regulate the Power Usage of Bitcoin Miners
By Darya Rudz
• 2 mins read
The Chinese central bank is planning to limit the mining business by imposing restrictions on the electricity usage by miners.