By Julie Moraine

Cryptocurrency

PayPal to Facilitate BitFlyer Crypto and FIAT Payments

September 22, 2020

One of the largest Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges, bitFlyer, has teamed up with PayPal to facilitate FIAT-to-crypto transactions for its European subsidiary. PayPal Joins BitFlyer to Facilitate FIAT-Crypto Transactions BitFlyer’s European subsidiary has integrated PayPal deposits to enable players to deposit into the cryptocurrency exchange with a familiar solution, the company reported in a press release. […]

By Fiona Simmons

Cryptocurrency

Blockchain Games Empowered in Fresh WarnerMedia “Blocklete” Move

September 20, 2020

Another international media and entertainment conglomerate is joining the blockchain space and pushing for blockchain gaming with Turner Sports, a company owned by Warner Media, joining the crypto ecosystem. Turner Sports which operates sports broadcasts on TBS, TNT, TruTV and others, has announced the introduction of “Blocklete Games,” a proprietor blockchain platform that allows players […]

By Jerome García

Cryptocurrency

China Busts a USDT Gambling Ring Facilitating Payments Abroad

September 20, 2020

Chinese authorities have cracked down on an illegal gambling facilitator, arresting 76 suspects and cutting access to over 120 online gambling websites based outside of the country. China Hunts Down an Illegal USDT Gambling Operation China continues with its crackdown on unauthorized gambling operations. In the latest bust, the Public Security Bureau in Huizhou City […]

By Jerome García

Cryptocurrency

There Is Less Risk of Money Laundering with Privacy Coins, Says a Recent Report

September 16, 2020

Money laundering with the use of privacy coins presents a small risk, says a recent report by the law firm Perkins Coie. The report outlines that the existing regulations of privacy coins are sufficient enough. Report by Perkins Coie Suggests That Privacy Coins Have Lower Risk of Money Laundering A new report released on Tuesday […]

By Mike Johnson

Cryptocurrency

SEC and Unikrn Reach Settlement, Disable Trade of Tokens

September 16, 2020

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Unikrn Inc, an esports betting company, settled a pending case over an unregistered Initial Coin Offering (ICO) carried out by Unikrn, SEC announced on Tuesday. According to SEC, the company has agreed to pay a $6.1 million penalty to the U.S. government, choosing to settle the […]

By Mike Johnson

Cryptocurrency

IRS Wants to Trace Anonymous Crypto Tokens Such as Monero

September 15, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking to trace Monero transactions and is currently conducting a call for proposals with $1 million allocated for fiscal year 2020. Giving Regulators the Tools to Trace Monero and Bitcoin While hackers demand hefty ransoms to unlock victims’ computers, Bitcoin has been crucial in finding anonymous cybercriminals who are […]

By Jerome García

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin and APMs Continue to Gain Popularity

September 13, 2020

Earlier this week, the SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital took place. The future of alternative payment methods and the growing popularity of Bitcoin were one of the many topics of discussion. The SBC Summit Barcelona The online version of the Global Betting and Gaming Show – the SBC Summit Barcelona – Digital started on Tuesday […]

By Fiona Simmons

Cryptocurrency

TRON Accounts Reach Over 8M Following JustSwap Launch

August 22, 2020

TRON’s first decentralized exchange, JustSwap, has launched successfully, drawing huge interest. Within days of release, TRONSCAN reported that TRON account holders had grown to 8,012,643. TRON Drives a Foray in Decentralized Finance TRON is finally breaking away from gambling apps and stepping into the world of decentralized financing, better known as DeFi to insiders. This […]

By Mike Johnson

Cryptocurrency

WINk’s Poloniex Integration Goes Through with Flying Colors

August 21, 2020

WINk inked a partnership deal with Poloniex, a respected online cryptocurrency exchange, and fulfilled a long-term goal for the project by listing its token on the exchange. Poloniex Lists WINk Proprietor Token on the Exchange As of August 18, 2020, WINk entered into a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Poloniex, one of the oldest and most […]

By Julie Moraine

Cryptocurrency

Public Roll-out of Blockchain and Crypto Mulled in Colombia

August 19, 2020

A proposed draft may soon transform Colombia’s public sector and introduce blockchain solutions to boost transparency, safety and management among other things. Colombia Makes a Shift Towards Blockchain Colombia’s Ministry of Information, Technology and Communications (MinTIC) has revealed a guide for the adoption of a blockchain technology for the public sector. The draft proposal also […]