Today’s news report that Cuba is exploring the use of cryptocurrencies in order to avoid sanctions set by the United States. Other countries are expected to follow suit.
Tesla (TSLA) delivered 95,200 of its electric vehicles in the second quarter, a dramatic reversal from a disappointing first period that set a new record and beat analysts’ expectations.
Gemini, the Winklevoss brother owned cryptocurrency company, has recently applied for a FINRA broker-dealer license. This is a healthy step towards allowing their customers to lawfully swap digital securities.
In another attack on the Libra developments, 33 lawmakers have requested Congress to ask Facebook to stop further development on Libra before they answer all their concerns and questions.
Cloudflare’s wide range of clientele which includes Bitfinex, are currently been affected by a blackout on the end of the Security Service Provider in different locations.
Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world’s fifth and sixth largest ocean carriers, signed onto TradeLens, the blockchain platform for ocean shipping founded by Maersk and IBM.
Binance along with Elrond has successfully finished its IEO (Initial Exchange Offering) lottery. It was completed with a 11,07% ratio of winning tickets. The trading of ERD will soon open on Binance exchange.
Facebook has applied for a cryptocurrency business license. This is done in order for Facebook to operate within the state of New York with their new crypto project – Libra.
CFTC granted TD Ameritrade-backed ErisX a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) license under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) allowing the Eris Exchange to offer physically delivered digital asset futures contracts.
Binance decided to enable futures trading. At the Asia Blockchain Summit in Taipei, Changpeng Zhao, founder and CEO of the exchange, showcased a futures trading interface on Binance with features including longs and shorts on crypto assets.
Despite sharp Bitcoin price swings, it has been profitable as an investment 98.2% of the days since its creation. If you want to become a member of crypto community and earn some money – analysts say it’s time to buy.
Just recently the outcome of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, has set in – cryptocurrencies are officially regulated by the G20. The G20 officials have agreed on applying the FATF guidelines to, mostly, cryptocurrency exchanges.
LocalBitcoins Zimbabwe sees massive trading volumes as Bitcoin trades for a huge premium amidst the worsening economic conditions in Zimbabwe. BTC price hits $75,000.
Deutsche Börse-operated digital stock exchange Xetra lists the shares of first blockchain development company – Advanced Blockchain AG.
Experts say that Facebook’s Libra will probably not reach the billions they claim, and it won’t affect the financial world and stability in general. However, while everyone is talking about Libra, banks are developing their own digital currencies.