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Bitcoin's Mining Difficulty Stagnates as Coronavirus Outbreak Delays New Equipment
A key measure of competition among bitcoin miners has stagnated in the past two weeks as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts economic activity in China.
Former OKEx Exec to Raise $40M for Crypto Derivative Exchange
The Seychelles-based exchange aims to provide retail crypto investors with futures, options, callable bull/bear contracts, warrant contracts and fixed coupon notes, which are traditionally only available to institutional clients.
How the Long Tail of the Coronavirus Might Slow Bitcoin's Hash Power Growth
The shortage of new mining machines caused by the coronavirus outbreak could curb computing power growth from Chinese miners who contribute over 65% of Bitcoin’s hash power.
Singapore Clears Securities Token Platform iSTOX for Full Trading
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has greenlit a blockchain-based platform iSTOX to trade tokenized capital market securities such as equity and bonds.
Seychelles' Stock Exchange Will List Ethereum Tokens Representing Supercars
MERJ, the only licensed stock exchange in the Seychelles, plans to list ethereum tokens representing shares in supercars issued by CurioInvest, starting with a $1.1 million Ferrari.
Coinbase Custody, Bison Trails Join Proof of Stake Alliance to Push for Clearer Crypto Regulations
Coinbase Custody and Bison Trails have joined the Proof of Stake Alliance, a lobbyist organization hoping to clarify the legal treatment of staking rewards in the U.S.
Ex-PBoC Governor Urges China to Join Global Conversation on Libra
A former senior official with the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) believes the nation should join a global conversation about regulating stablecoins, with a particular focus on the Libra stablecoin.
How Coronavirus Outbreak in China Could Weigh on Crypto Prices
The coronavirus outbreak in China could curb flows into crypto assets from investors and dampen the recent rally in the global market, industry pros say.
Gemini Completes Second Level of Cybersecurity Compliance Exam
Gemini has concluded an SOC 2 Type 2 cybersecurity risk examination, evaluating how its security system controls operate across a period of time. The exchange plans to conduct such exams annually.
Crypto Custody Provider Ledger Extends Reach in Asia With New Institutional Client
Ledger is partnering with dapp provider FLETA, offering legally compliant custody solutions as part of its push to expand in Asia.
