Telegram Wallet temporarily blocked for UK users due to restructuring
Telegram users in the United States are also restricted from using the platform’s in-app wallet due to financial regulations.
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Japan’s financial watchdog, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has published the results of its on-site inspections of cryptocurrency exchange operators, Cointelegraph Japan reports August 10. Based on its findings, the watchdog has decided to apply more rigorous oversight into new applications from exchanges hoping to receive an official operating license. Newly registered exchanges will be…

US Department of Homeland Security Awards $143K Grant to Blockchain Firm
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded $143,478 to Vienna-based Danube Tech to develop blockchain security solutions.Silicon Valley Innovation ProgramOn Sept. 26, the United States DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced in a press release that Danube Tech was awarded a contract to assist the department in its ongoing fight against…

Plan for $1M bug bounties and double the nodes in wake of $600M Ronin hack
The Ronin Network and Sky Marvis are significantly upgrading their security measures after they vowed to ensure a hack “never happens again.” 98 Total views 2 Total shares The Ronin Network and Sky Mavis have vowed to upgrade their smart contracts, offer lucrative bug bounties and ramp up security following the $600 million hack late…

TradFi gets crypto boost: Renegade joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
As the crypto industry continues to grow, it becomes increasingly intertwined with traditional finance (TradFi) to the benefit of end users. TradFi is notoriously slow, inefficient and expensive. International wire transfers, which take days and double-digit dollar fees in most cases, are a perfect embodiment of the current state of traditional finance.By comparison, decentralized finance

Huobi Gains Gibraltar DLT License, Plans Global Exchange Rollout in 2019
Major Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has gained a so-called Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) license in Gibraltar, a press release shared with Cointelegraph confirmed Dec. 5.Huobi, which is leveraging the U.K. territory’s encouraging regulatory perspective on the cryptocurrency industry, will use its new status to launch an international platform geared to both retail and institutional traders,…

Tether reduces commercial paper exposure to zero, replaces investments with T-Bills
The USDT issuer has faced criticisms for its exposure to commercial paper and, specifically, its alleged holdings of Chinese commercial paper. 267 Total views 26 Total shares Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Limited has unwound its exposure to commercial paper, addressing a long-standing item of contention among detractors who’ve criticized the quality of its reserves. In addition…

Bitcoin the third ‘most crowded trade’ in global fund manager survey
Asset managers around the globe are losing confidence in the dollar, encouraging them to seek out inflation-resistant investments for their clients. 682 Total views 9 Total shares A new survey of global fund managers reveals that Bitcoin has climbed in the rankings of “most crowded trade” beating out traditional investments like gold and bonds. Bitcoin was…

Bitcoin bulls aim for $25K price on Friday’s $510M options expiry
Fifty-one days have passed since Bitcoin (BTC) last closed above $24,000, causing even the most bullish trader to question whether a sustainable recovery is feasible. However, despite the lackluster price action, bulls have the upper hand on Friday's $510 million BTC options expiry.Bitcoin index/USD 1-day price. Source: TradingViewInvestors have been reducing their risk exposure as…