Digital currencies

Elliptic Extends Partnership with Binance, Adding BNB to its Blockchain Analytics Platform

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Binance, Articles, Digital currencies, Payment systems, Blockchain, BNB

Elliptic will, in future, be able to provide crypto compliance monitoring to issuers using the Binance Launchpad to launch new BEP2 tokens on the Binance blockchain.

Key Points: 
  • Elliptic will, in future, be able to provide crypto compliance monitoring to issuers using the Binance Launchpad to launch new BEP2 tokens on the Binance blockchain.
  • "This partnership not only strengthens our commitment to regulatory compliance but also opens the door for wider adoption of BNB and BUSD," said Samuel Lim, Chief Compliance Officer, Binance.
  • He added "We see Elliptic's support of Binance Chain and their expertise in blockchain analytics as an important step in furthering confidence from stakeholders over time."
  • Following the addition of 89 new cryptoassets to Elliptic 's blockchain analytics platform this year, including BUSD , Zcash, and ZEN , Elliptic now provides the broadest coverage of any crypto transaction screening solution with over 97% of all cryptoassets monitored by trading volume.

Trading to Commence for Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust and Grayscale Litecoin Trust

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Monday, August 17, 2020
Cryptocurrencies, Payment systems, Bitcoin, Digital currencies, Blockchains, Computing, OTC Markets Group, Ethereum, Litecoin

New York, Aug. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale Investments , the worlds largest digital currency asset manager, today announced that Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust and Grayscale Litecoin Trust have received DTC-eligibility.

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  • New York, Aug. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale Investments , the worlds largest digital currency asset manager, today announced that Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust and Grayscale Litecoin Trust have received DTC-eligibility.
  • Eligible Shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust will be available to trade on OTC Markets under the symbol: BCHG and eligible Shares of Grayscale Litecoin Trust will be available to trade on OTC Markets under the symbol: LTCN.
  • TradeBlock's BCX Index is the reference for Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust and TradeBlock's LTX Index is the reference for Grayscale Litecoin Trust.
  • Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ( OTCQX: GBTC ), Grayscale Ethereum Trust ( OTCQX: ETHE ), Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust ( OTCQX: ETCG ), and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund ( OTCQX: GDLC ) are also publicly-quoted and available to all investors with access to U.S. securities.

Strong transaction volumes and partner expansion drive global payment network Thunes Q2 2020 growth

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Monday, August 17, 2020
Payment systems, Digital currencies, Economy, Digital wallet, Wallet, Trade, Articles

Record growth in Q2 driven by strong uptake in mobile wallet transactions, global network expansion and rollout of new tech features

Key Points: 
  • Record growth in Q2 driven by strong uptake in mobile wallet transactions, global network expansion and rollout of new tech features
    SINGAPORE, Aug. 17,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, a leading cross-border payments network, today announced an 80% increase in transaction volumes for the second quarter of 2020.
  • Thunes also noted that there was a clear shift towards mobile wallets rather than cash transactions, with overall mobile wallet transaction volumes having more than doubled.
  • This is largely due to the government increasing transaction limits and allowing greater transaction frequency.
  • With the largest partner network in emerging markets, Thunes has developed a growing and unparalleled network to link emerging market players with developed countries within its cross-border platform.

Ebang International Holdings Inc. Establishes a Subsidiary in Singapore in Preparation for Establishing a Cryptocurrency Exchange

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Friday, August 14, 2020
Cryptocurrencies, Payment systems, Private currencies, Articles, Decentralization, Exonumia, Digital currencies, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ebang, Cryptocurrency exchange

We look forward to providing systematic support to the development of blockchain and maximizing the values for our shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to providing systematic support to the development of blockchain and maximizing the values for our shareholders.
  • As our next step, we plan to seek the relevant governmental approval and license to operate the cryptocurrency exchange and related business.
  • About Ebang International Holdings Inc.
    Ebang International Holdings Inc. is a leading application-specific integrated circuit ASIC chip design company and a leading manufacturer of high-performance Bitcoin mining machines.
  • Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Marathon Patent Group Announces $23 Million Contract with Bitmain to Purchase 10,500 S-19 Pro Miners

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Friday, August 14, 2020
Cryptocurrencies, Payment systems, Bitmain, Hardware acceleration, Bitcoin, Computer engineering, Money, Digital currencies, Miner

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Patent Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA ) ("Marathon" or "Company"), a Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency mining company, today announced that it has entered into a Long Term Purchase Contract with Bitmain for the purchase of 10,500 next generationAntminer S-19 Pro ASIC Miners.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Patent Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA ) ("Marathon" or "Company"), a Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency mining company, today announced that it has entered into a Long Term Purchase Contract with Bitmain for the purchase of 10,500 next generationAntminer S-19 Pro ASIC Miners.
  • Marathons Chief Executive Officer, Merrick Okamoto, stated, The execution of this contract with Bitmain represents a milestone event for our company.
  • This investment is expected to result in Marathon being one of, if not the largest, Bitcoin miner in North America.
  • Bitmain will also deliver 500 previously purchased S-19 Pro Miners in September and 500 in November.

Digital currency security firm CYBAVO introduces Bitcoin SV support to suite of enterprise products

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Cryptocurrencies, Payment systems, Bitcoin, Digital currencies, Currency, Articles, Private currencies, Blockchain, Economics of bitcoin, Draft:Bitcoin Suisse AG

ZUG, Switzerland, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CYBAVO , the digital currency security and asset management firm, today officially announces support for Bitcoin SV (BSV) across its suite of enterprise products.

Key Points: 
  • ZUG, Switzerland, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CYBAVO , the digital currency security and asset management firm, today officially announces support for Bitcoin SV (BSV) across its suite of enterprise products.
  • Bitcoin SV support has been officially added to CYBAVO VAULT, as well as CYBAVO Wallet SDK a solution for streamlining the development of digital currency wallets for enterprise clients.
  • The move to add Bitcoin SV support comes as uptake of the BSV digital currency continues to rise, driven by the diverse applications powered by its blockchain.
  • We are pleased that CYBAVO is providing Bitcoin SV businesses another strong option for their security and asset management needs.'

Digital currency security firm CYBAVO introduces Bitcoin SV support to suite of enterprise products

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Cryptocurrencies, Payment systems, Bitcoin, Digital currencies, Currency, Articles, Private currencies, Blockchain, Economics of bitcoin, Draft:Bitcoin Suisse AG

ZUG, Switzerland, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CYBAVO , the digital currency security and asset management firm, today officially announces support for Bitcoin SV (BSV) across its suite of enterprise products.

Key Points: 
  • ZUG, Switzerland, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CYBAVO , the digital currency security and asset management firm, today officially announces support for Bitcoin SV (BSV) across its suite of enterprise products.
  • Bitcoin SV support has been officially added to CYBAVO VAULT, as well as CYBAVO Wallet SDK a solution for streamlining the development of digital currency wallets for enterprise clients.
  • The move to add Bitcoin SV support comes as uptake of the BSV digital currency continues to rise, driven by the diverse applications powered by its blockchain.
  • We are pleased that CYBAVO is providing Bitcoin SV businesses another strong option for their security and asset management needs.'

Opinion: Huobi Global VP in Dialogue with TRON Founder about What Projects Looks for When Choosing an Exchange for Token Listing

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Huobi, Digital currencies, Financial markets, Finance, Tron, Exchange

Over 908 million in average daily trading on our spot exchange, 26.54% increase compared to the same time last year.

Key Points: 
  • Over 908 million in average daily trading on our spot exchange, 26.54% increase compared to the same time last year.
  • In the 7 years Huobi has been around, the exchange hasn't been affected by a major security breach.
  • Ciara Sun, head of global markets at Huobi Group, took part in a late AMA session on August 12th with TRON founder Justin Sun.
  • She answered questions from the community What makes Huobi different from other exchanges when projects like JST seek for token listing?

VBit Technologies Names a New CTO

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Cryptocurrencies, Payment systems, Digital currencies, Money, Finance, Decentralization, Financial technology, Bitcoin

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VBit Technologies , one of the pioneering USA Bitcoin mining companies, has appointed Sean Tu as its Chief Technology Officer.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VBit Technologies , one of the pioneering USA Bitcoin mining companies, has appointed Sean Tu as its Chief Technology Officer.
  • Sean's role as CTO is to push VBit Technologies' mission forward and help everyday people realize financial security through cryptocurrency.
  • At VBit Technologies, they do it every day.
  • At this point, they don't want to share what those solutions will be, but promise that they will be one of a kind.

Vesta Integrates with Plaid to Introduce Guaranteed ACH Payments

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Other Retail, Finance, Professional services, Software, Networks, Data management, Retail, Consumer electronics, Payment systems, Financial law, Payment, Economy, Articles, Money, Digital currencies, Electronic funds transfer

With Guaranteed ACH, consumers can easily initiate a payment online using Plaids technology to streamline the account authentication process.

Key Points: 
  • With Guaranteed ACH, consumers can easily initiate a payment online using Plaids technology to streamline the account authentication process.
  • Additionally, ACH payments have a lower cost for merchants than traditional payment cards.
  • Guaranteed ACH allows businesses to accept direct payments without fear, eliminating one of the major hurdles to ACH acceptance and real-time payments, while also ensuring that millions of Americans with bank accounts but no payment cards have the ability to shop online.
  • Broadening accessibility to and confidence in ACH payments helps advance that vision by giving consumers and merchants a secure, convenient, friction-free payment option.