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Cobalt Launches Blockchain-Based FX Infrastructure

Cobalt Launches Blockchain-Based FX Infrastructure

Cobalt, a blockchain-oriented startup, launched a foreign exchange infrastructure that is now used by Deutsche Bank, Saxo Bank, and XTX Markets. The post-trade infrastructure developed by Cobalt reduces errors, costs, and speeds up trading processes.... Read more.

Deutsche Becomes Member of JPMorgan’s Blockchain Payment Network

Deutsche Becomes Member of JPMorgan’s Blockchain Payment Network

German banking giant Deutsche Bank has become part of the blockchain-based network Interbank Information Network (IIN), which is led by JPMorgan. The ... Read more.

FB’s Libra Seeks Approval From Swiss FINMA

FB’s Libra Seeks Approval From Swiss FINMA

Facebook is seeking regulatory approval for its Libra project. On Wednesday, the Libra Association, a Geneva-based non-profit that runs the Libra proj... Read more.

Crypto Exchange Huobi Launches Blockchain Phone

Crypto Exchange Huobi Launches Blockchain Phone

Crypto exchange Huobi is supporting a project that develops blockchain-based smartphones. Known as Whole Network, the project is working on its own di... Read more.

Binance Launches 2 Crypto Futures Testnet Platforms, Buys JEX

Binance Launches 2 Crypto Futures Testnet Platforms, Buys JEX

Binance launched on Monday two futures trading platforms for trial, calling its users to pick the best option. In parallel, Binance announced that it ... Read more.

Telegram to Launch Own Cryptocurrency by October

Telegram to Launch Own Cryptocurrency by October

Messaging application provider Telegram is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency called Gram, according to the New York Times, which cited three i... Read more.

LMAX Appoints New Executive, Reports Record H1 Results

LMAX Appoints New Executive, Reports Record H1 Results

LMAX Exchange, a global fintech firm that operates institutional execution venues for forex trading, appointed a new top executive earlier this month.... Read more.

Ripple Sold Over $250M XRP in Q2 2019

Ripple Sold Over $250M XRP in Q2 2019

Ripple, the company behind the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, published on Wednesday its XRP Markets Report. Besides the sales figures, t... Read more.

Bitcoin, Libra “National Security Issue” US Treasury Says

Bitcoin, Libra “National Security Issue” US Treasury Says

On Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin took the crypto market by surprise when holding a press conference that revolved around Bitcoin and Fa... Read more.

Facebook’s Libra Continues to Worry Policymakers

Facebook’s Libra Continues to Worry Policymakers

While Facebook’s cryptocurrency hasn’t been even launched, it continues to make the headlines and get all the attention from politicians and polic... Read more.

Fiat Money to Face Fierce Competition From e-Money IMF Says

Fiat Money to Face Fierce Competition From e-Money IMF Says

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded that e-money might surpass cash and bank deposits. By e-money, the IMF also means cryptocurrencies and... Read more.

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