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Vaulty Aggregates All Your Cryptocurrency Addresses Using a Single Link

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This Tool Lets You Accept Many Coins Via a Single Link

The ability to receive direct crypto payments is of great importance for numerous small businesses, individual entrepreneurs, content creators and non-governmental organizations like charities. Many of them accept different cryptocurrencies and Vaulty.io provides help with managing multiple addresses.

Also read: Haasbot Is an Automated Trading Tool for the Crypto Market

Vaulty Displays All Your Public Addresses

Vaulty is a free online platform that helps you to start accepting cryptocurrency payments and donations for your website, blog or Youtube channel. In a few easy steps, it lets you create a list of public addresses of your preferred digital coins including bitcoin cash (BCH).  Read more...

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Whole Foods and Major Retailers Now Accept Cryptocurrency via the Spedn App

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Whole Foods and Major Retailers Accept a Variety of Cryptos Through the 'Spedn' App

On May 13, cryptocurrency enthusiasts were pleased to hear that major retailers including Whole Foods, Lowes, Petco, Regal Cinemas, and Gamestop will accept payments in crypto. The payments will be processed by Flexa using its custodial wallet called ‘Spedn’ which gives people the ability to spend with bitcoin core, ethereum, bitcoin cash, and GUSD.

Also read: Satoshi Nakamoto Could Be Criminal Mastermind Paul Le Roux  Read more...

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Markets Update: Optimism Grows as Cryptocurrency Prices Surge

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Cryptocurrency markets are seeing fresh gains today as the entire cryptoconomy has gathered $ 186 billion market valuation after gaining $ 16 billion over the last 24 hours. The most notable coins leading the charge within the top 10 positions today include litecoin, eos, and bitcoin cash.

Also read: $ 500K of BCH Shuffled in Record-Breaking Cashshuffle Transaction  Read more...

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Celsius Wallet App Offers Interest and Loans for Your Cryptocurrency

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Wallet App Offers Interest and Loans for Your Cryptocurrency

With crypto markets rising, hodling seems to be a sound investment strategy once again. If you have coins you want to keep, you can earn some interest on your digital assets thanks to platforms such as Celsius Network. Its mobile wallet allows you to also use the cryptocurrency as collateral in case you need to borrow fiat cash instead of selling crypto.

Also read: How to Find a Crypto-Themed Template for Your Website  Read more...

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The Number of Cryptocurrency Wallet Users Keeps Rising

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Number of Crypto Wallet Users on the Rise Again

Data published recently shows that the number of cryptocurrency wallet users has been steadily increasing over the years, almost independently of the market ups and downs. This positive trend has continued throughout the extended bearish market and has in fact steepened in the last few weeks.

Also read: Dozens of Crypto Trademarks Filed in the US This Year

Over 36 Million Crypto Wallets Created so Far

A study published by market and consumer data provider Statista compiles quarterly figures for a three-year period. The number of blockchain wallet users worldwide has jumped from less than 6.7 million in Q1 2016 to over 34.6 million in Q1 2019. This has involved a constant increase, with every quarter seeing more cryptocurrency wallets than the previous one.  Read more...

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11 Cryptocurrency Initiatives Indian Government Has Taken

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11 Cryptocurrency Initiatives Indian Government Has Taken

The Indian government has engaged in numerous crypto-related initiatives and projects while actively drafting the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Below are 11 crypto-specific initiatives that the government has been involved in.

Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request

Committee to Draft Crypto Law

An interministerial committee under the chairmanship of Subhash Chandra Garg, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, has been constituted to draft the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Included on the committee are representatives from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and the Central Board of Direct Taxes.  Read more...

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New York Makes First Money Laundering Conviction Involving Cryptocurrency

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In what the Manhattan District Attorney calls the first crypto money laundering conviction in New York, two defendants have pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking business that laundered millions of dollars in Western Union and crypto payments.

According to an official announcement shared by the District Attorney’s office on April 24, 2019, Mark Sanchez and Callaway Crain have pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering through the sale of controlled substances on their website and on the dark web.  Read more...

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Binance Coin (BNB) Becomes the First Cryptocurrency to Pass Its January 2018 High

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The biggest news this week has undoubtedly been the launch of Binance Chain, the new blockchain platform that will fuel Binance’s decentralized exchange (DEX) and other major initiatives. As a result of the news, Binance Coin (BNB) became the first large-cap cryptocurrency to hit new all-time highs on Friday, surpassing levels last seen during the […]
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Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Privacy When Using Cryptocurrency

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Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Privacy When Using Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency without privacy is pointless. If your coins aren’t fungible, you lose much of the benefits of using cryptocurrency in the first place. Privacy isn’t just won and lost onchain though. In fact, much of the privacy gains to be made when it comes to sending, spending and trading crypto occur offchain, as you go about your business on the web.

Also read: Wasabi’s Privacy-Focused BTC Wallet Aims to Make Bitcoin Fungible Again  Read more...

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RBI Excludes Cryptocurrency From Indian Regulatory Sandbox

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RBI Excludes Cryptocurrency From Indian Regulatory Sandbox

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has unveiled its framework for a fintech regulatory sandbox. While blockchain and smart contracts are welcomed, the bank stated that cryptocurrency and related services “may not be accepted for testing.”

Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request

RBI Welcomes Blockchain Tech

The RBI published its draft framework for a fintech regulatory sandbox Thursday. The central bank explained that one of the recommendations the inter-regulatory fintech working group, which it set up in July 2016, came up with is to introduce a framework for a regulatory sandbox (RS). The RBI clarified that this framework includes “a well-defined space and duration where the financial sector regulator will provide the requisite regulatory guidance, so as to increase efficiency, manage risks and create new opportunities for consumers.”  Read more...

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France Adopts New Cryptocurrency Regulation

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France Adopts New Cryptocurrency Regulation

The French government has adopted a financial sector bill that establishes a legal framework for cryptocurrency service providers and initial coin offerings. The bill includes both optional and mandatory licensing, and also specifies the types of funds that can invest in crypto assets.

Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request  Read more...

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Why the Future of Esports Is Tied to Cryptocurrency

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At the League of Legends World Championship Finals in South Korea last year, 100 million viewers tuned in to watch Invictus Gaming defeat Fnatic 3-0 and collect $ 2.4M in prize money. With its young, passionate and tech-savvy global audience, esports shares evident similarities with cryptocurrency. Not surprisingly, many predict great things for the twin industries whose future may lie intertwined.

Also read: Review: Crypto Is a Surprisingly Fun Movie About Compliance  Read more...

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Elon Musk’s Safe Word? Cryptocurrency.

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Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has been on a crypto kick in recent months, touching on everything from Dogecoin (DOGE) to Bitcoin memes. On Saturday, Musk continued interacting with the crypto community, responding to CT influencer CryptoCobain (yes, Kurt lives on in the cryptosphere), who jokingly asked Musk to sue him for saying that Musk is […]
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Coinbase Introduces Debit Card Linked to Cryptocurrency Balances for U.K. Customers

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Major U.S.-based crypto platform Coinbase has launched the Coinbase Card, a debit card that lets U.K. customers make purchases online and in-store using cryptocurrency.

The new card will link the customers' crypto balances held on the Coinbase platform with their debit cards — converting crypto holdings into fiat currencies to complete each transaction.

The Coinbase card gives users the ability to make payments via "contactless, Chip and PIN, as well as cash withdrawals from ATMs," an official press release from the exchange states.

The debit cards will be issued by Paysafe Financial Services Limited, a U.K.-based financial services firm regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).  Read more...

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How the EU and 5 European Nations Regulate Cryptocurrency

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How the EU and 5 European Nations Regulate Cryptocurrency

Leading up to the G20 summit in June, the Financial Stability Board has detailed how the European Union and its member countries are regulating crypto assets, who the regulators are in each country and the scope of their oversight. In most cases, crypto assets are overseen by several regulators.

Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system, has listed four regulators for crypto assets in the European Union (EU).  Read more...

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How Traditional Stock Markets Can Help Mainstream Cryptocurrency

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How Traditional Stock Markets Can Help Mainstream Cryptocurrency - or Not

It’s not a stampede, but a growing number of traditional stock exchanges have begun to offer cryptocurrency-related products, in a move that’s been viewed in some quarters as key to introducing cryptocurrency to conventional equities investors. But will the involvement of stock exchanges help the cause of cryptocurrency, or is this merely an opportunistic endeavour by profit-oriented bourses fearful of missing out on crypto revenue?

Also read: Bibox Exchange to Launch Leveraged BCH Perpetual Contracts  Read more...

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Youtube Star Pewdiepie Joins Live Streaming Platform That Accepts Cryptocurrency

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Youtube Star Pewdiepie Joins Live Streaming Platform That Accepts Cryptocurrency

Pewdiepie has announced that he is joining live streaming platform Dlive. The service supports cryptocurrency payments for purchases of its native tokens, with accepted options including bitcoin cash (BCH) as well as BTC, ETH and LTC.

Also Read: How 30 Full-Time Staff Created the New Crypto TV Network Blocktv

Pewdiepie Partners With Live Streaming Platform Dlive

Pewdiepie, the leading Youtube star with over 93 million subscribers, has announced that he is partnering with Dlive. An alternative to video live streaming platform Twitch, Dlive is defined as a “decentralized livestreaming community built using the Lino blockchain.”

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Philippines Now Has 10 Approved Cryptocurrency Exchanges

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Philippines Now Has 10 Approved Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The Philippines is catching up to Japan with a growing number of approved cryptocurrency exchanges. The central bank has green-lighted 10 crypto exchanges so far. Meanwhile, one of the country’s largest banks now has a bitcoin ATM at one of its main branches. In addition, the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority has independently licensed 24 crypto exchanges.

Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request

10 Legal Crypto Exchanges

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved 10 cryptocurrency exchanges in total, according to the most recent list provided by the central bank. Three of them were recently added, the Manila Times reported Monday.  Read more...

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Facebook Reportedly Courting VCs to Invest up to $1 Billion in New Cryptocurrency

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Last February, the New York Times reported that Facebook’s (FB) cryptocurrency development is far enough along that it was already holding conversations with exchanges about “selling [the coin] to consumers.” According to four individuals familiar with the matter, Facebook told the exchanges that it is hoping to release the crypto product in the first half […]
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Cryptocurrency Adoption Grows Beyond ‘Bitcoin City’ in Slovenia and Croatia

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Cryptocurrency Adoption Grows Beyond ‘Bitcoin City’ in Slovenia and Croatia

The number of stores that accept cryptocurrencies is rising in Slovenia and Croatia. Starting with merchants in one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in Europe, Elipay has now integrated with 300 stores in Slovenia and begun expanding into Croatia following approval by the country’s central bank.

Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case at Government’s Request

300 Locations in Slovenia Including Bitcoin City

Cryptocurrency adoption has been rapidly growing in Slovenia. Elipay by startup Eligma is a crypto payment mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Many stores at one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in Europe, BTC City, have integrated Elipay which currently supports BCH, BTC, ETH, and ELI token.  Read more...

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