Bitbond, a Stellar-based blockchain startup that provides business loans, announced this week that it has gained German regulatory approval to conduct a security token offering (STO). According to the announcement, Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, better known as BaFin, has approved Bitbond’s plea under the German Banking Act to become a licensed asset broker, making […]
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Palestinian Fundamentalist Group Hamas Receives Funding via Bitcoin
In a particularly interesting case study for the consequence of Bitcoin’s global impact, the internationally recognized terrorist group Hamas has announced that it will accept bitcoin to fund itself.
The de facto ruling party of the Gaza Strip since the reconciliation agreement with rival group Fatah, Hamas holds a majority of seats in the Palestinian Legislative Council and attempts to act as a government. As Palestine is not internationally recognized as a country, Hamas’ militant arm frequently clashes with Israeli forces.
Just recently, spokesmen for the group made an appeal on Telegram, requesting for bitcoin and publishing a Coinbase address.
Twitch Streamer Receives a Donation of 20 Bitcoins while Playing Runescape
An anonymous donor surprised popular Twitch streamer Sick Nerd with a donation of 20 bitcoins. He was streaming Old School RuneScape at the time to his 109,000 followers. Twitch Streamer Nets a Large Bitcoin Donation Initially, Sick Nerd received a donation of 4 BTC. He received more BTC throughout his stream. While the gamer at
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Connecticut Software Engineering School Receives $10,000 BTC Donation
During the first week of 2019, Holberton School in New Haven, whose two-year higher education program aims to “drive the digital transformation revolution,” received a large cryptocurrency donation. On Monday it was announced that the cofounder of software suite the Scroll Network, Nathan Pitruzzello, donated $ 10,000 worth of digital currency to the Connecticut school that’s known for recording academic certificates on the BTC chain.
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Fortnite Receives Game-Altering Update Hours Before WSOE 3
The role of game publishers in the emerging esports industry is becoming increasingly more controversial as arbitrary updates become the new norm, and Epic Games continued the trend before Sunday’s $ 100,000 WSOE Fortnite Duos tournament. Just hours before the event kicked-off, Fortnite’s publisher pushed a game update that brought a new, potentially game-altering item called […]
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Bitcoin-Friendly Revolut Receives European Banking License, Aims to be ‘Amazon of Banking’
Revolut, a digital banking alternative that features an in-app bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, has received a European banking license as it seeks to expand its offerings and position itself as the “Amazon of banking.” Revolut to Offer Bank Accounts in Europe The London-based unicorn, which remains one of the hottest fintech startups in the United
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Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Receives Honorary Doctorate
Vitalik Buterin left academia four years ago to pursue a career in crypto. Now, the Ethereum founder’s contributions to the industry (and the computer science field at large) have earned him an honorary Ph.D. — in the same year he might have eventually completed his undergrad degree.
In 2014, disenchanted with academics, Buterin accepted a Thiel Fellowship for his preliminary work on Ethereum and dropped out in his freshman year at the University of Waterloo to work on the smart contract platform.
Coinsource Receives BitLicense to Operate Bitcoin ATMs in New York
Bitcoin ATM Operator Coinsource has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).
Based in Texas, Coinsource deploys Bitcoin ATMs to key population centers across the world with over 200 machines installed in the U.S. alone.
CEO of Coinsource Sheffield Clark called the announcement a “landmark day for Coinsource” and an “important win for New Yorkers” in a statement.
In an interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Clark noted that he sees the “license as validation of not only our tireless efforts to offer Americans easy, convenient access to an evolving global financial system, but also progress in the acceptance and legitimization of bitcoin as a valuable currency.”
Bitcoin ATM Company Coinsource Receives the 12th New York BitLicense
Coinsource, the world’s largest Bitcoin ATM company, has become the 12th organization to receive a “BitLicense” from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). DFS Grants Virtual Currency License to Coinsource, Inc. https://t.co/MCYZtgolfQ — NYDFS (@NYDFS) November 1, 2018 According to the announcement, Coinsource is the first DFS virtual currency licensee to operate Bitcoin […]
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Coinsource Receives First BitLicense to Operate Bitcoin ATMs in New York
The world’s largest bitcoin ATM company has finally received official approval to operate in New York. They had previously been operating in New York almost since the company’s inception via a provisional license. Last year, they received coverage in the New Yorker and have frequently been in the news with word of new ATMs across
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Auckland Startup Receives 300k Grant
A cryptocurrency startup based in Auckland, US has received a massive $ 330,000 grant from the Crown agency Callaghan Innovation.
As said by BTCwires:
“Callaghan Innovation was established in 2013 with the aim of making businesses more innovative in the country. It is a crown entity; a Crown Research Institute, Industrial Research Limited was merged in the Callaghan Innovation at the time of its inception. It is an innovation agency of New Zealand which activates innovations and helps the businesses to grow faster for a better future.”
Mark Cuban-Backed ICO Receives eSports Crypto Betting License
Unikrn, an esports company that raised over $ 15 million in its ICO pre-sale last year, has obtained a betting license in the Isle of Man, which is a key step on the way to rolling out its cryptocurrency betting service around the world. In October 2017, CCN reported that the startup raised $ 15 million from accredited
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Bitcoin Cash Speeds toward Blockchain Split as SV Client Receives Formal Release
Bitcoin SV, the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) software client published by blockchain development firm nChain, is now live on GitHub. Released this week, SV (short for “Satoshi Vision”) version 0.1.0 aims to place the fourth-largest cryptocurrency on track to fulfill pseudonymous developer Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision for Bitcoin to become electronic cash — or at least nChain’s
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‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ Receives Early Praise for Its Battle Royale Mode
The next major installment in the storied Call of Duty franchise has officially arrived, and early reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII is perhaps the most ambitious CoD game yet as the developers made the decision to forego a single player option, instead focusing on the breakout game type that has taken […]
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UK Telecom Regulator Receives £700,000 Blockchain Grant for Managing Phone Numbers
UK national telecoms regulator Ofcom has received £700,000 ($ 912,000) to explore blockchain solutions in UK landline telephone management. The grant was issued by the Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. An Ofcom announcement states that between now and April 2020, industry participants will be invited “to trial the porting and management of millions of
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NULS Receives Investment From $1.5 Billion Hedge Fund Ulysses Capital
NULS (NULS), an open-source project with a highly customizable modular blockchain infrastructure, announced today it has received an investment of undisclosed amount from Ulysses Capital, a Los Angeles-based hedge fund. Excellent! NULS has secured an investment from the US based hedge fund, Ulysses Capital! For more details:https://t.co/YPLkNb6dSY — NULS (@nulsservice) October 9, 2018 According to the announcement, NULS […]
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Australian Crypto Travel Startup Receives $2.5 Million Investment From Binance Labs
Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance, has reportedly made a $ 2.5 million investment in TravelbyBit, an Australian blockchain payments provider for the travel industry. Together travelbybit and @binance will take crypto adoption to the next level~! "Growth is never by mere chance, it is the result of forces working together. Thank you for the […]
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BitGo Receives Approval to Operate as Regulated Cryptocurrency Custodian
Blockchain security startup Bitgo has announced that it has received regulatory approval in the U.S. to offer cryptocurrency custody services. With the move, BitGo becomes the latest company to throw its hat into the crypto custody ring as the market prepares to welcome large institutional investors who have previously been put off by crypto’s substantial
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Upcoming Decentralized Video Game Platform Robot Cache Receives $3 Million Investment
Robot Cache, the upcoming blockchain-based video game retailer, has received $ 3 million in funding from Millennium Blockchain. In exchange for the investment, Millennium Blockchain is set to receive 10.5 million IRON tokens, which will underpin all transactions on the Robot Cache marketplace. Users may also opt-in to exchange and mine IRON. The platform will reportedly […]
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Japanese Star Honda Receives $40 Million in Crypto to Promote Exchange
Japan superstar professional soccer player, entrepreneur and investor Keisuke Honda, 32, was appointed by the Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint to promote its brand, the company announced earlier this week. Honda appeared at the same time in a commercial for Bitpoint shot in Hollywood.
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Honda to Receive Contract Payment in Crypto
As cryptocurrencies remain continuously popular in Japan among the younger generation, companies believe they can improve their image by collaborating with strong and sustainable public characters to familiarize the image of cryptocurrency.