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FB Softens Crypto Ad Ban Just Before The Launch of Own Crypto

FB Softens Crypto Ad Ban Just Before The Launch of Own Crypto

On Wednesday, social media giant Facebook announced its decision to ease part of its ban related to cryptocurrency advertising. However, it doesn’t plan to give up the prohibition of ads associated with initial coin offerings (ICOs) and binary options. Moreover, it will crack down on contracts for... Read more.

Fidelity Might Launch Crypto Trading Service Soon

Fidelity Might Launch Crypto Trading Service Soon

US-based Fidelity, a financial services firm that operates a brokerage service, is about to launch a cryptocurrency trading functionality aimed at ins... Read more.

SIX Group Might Launch Own Token For Its Digital Exchange

SIX Group Might Launch Own Token For Its Digital Exchange

SIX Group, the Swiss-based operator of SIX Swiss Exchange, might develop and launch its own blockchain-powered token, according to Thomas Zeeb, head o... Read more.

JPMorgan’s Blockchain Network Joined by 220 Banks

JPMorgan’s Blockchain Network Joined by 220 Banks

US banking giant JPMorgan Chase is keen to lead the global payments industry by implementing the distributed ledger technology (DLT), of which blockch... Read more.

Coinbase Launches VISA Debit Card in UK

Coinbase Launches VISA Debit Card in UK

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, announced on Wednesday the launch of a VISA debit card that enables UK residents to use their... Read more.

Russian Social Media Behemoth VK Might Develop Own Crypto

Russian Social Media Behemoth VK Might Develop Own Crypto

VKontakte (VK), the Russian version of Facebook, is exploring ways to launch its own cryptocurrency, according to local media. If the plan succeeds, t... Read more.

Riot Blockchain Plans to Launch Regulated Crypto Exchange

Riot Blockchain Plans to Launch Regulated Crypto Exchange

Riot Blockchain, a former biotech firm that redirected to Bitcoin mining, is planning to launch a cryptocurrency exchange in the US by the end of the ... Read more.

Citi Gives up Plan to Launch Own Cryptocurrency

Citi Gives up Plan to Launch Own Cryptocurrency

US-based bank Citigroup was expected to follow in the footsteps of JPMorgan and issue a bank-backed digital coin to facilitate payments and other proc... Read more.

Facebook Might Add $19B if Crypto Project Succeeds

Facebook Might Add $19B if Crypto Project Succeeds

Banking giant Barclays estimated that Facebook could add up to $19 billion in revenue by 2021 if its cryptocurrency project work, CNBC reports, citing... Read more.

SIX Exchange to Use R3’s Blockchain Platform

SIX Exchange to Use R3’s Blockchain Platform

Zurich-based SIX Swiss Exchange – the main stock exchange operator in Switzerland – will use the blockchain technology provided by New York-based ... Read more.

Facebook Might Launch Its Stablecoin Within 3 Months

Facebook Might Launch Its Stablecoin Within 3 Months

The day when we’ll see a cryptocurrency made by Facebook is getting closer. The New York Times found out that the social media giant was preparing t... Read more.

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