The launch of the decentralized Binance DEX exchange took place. Web wallet, accelerated nodes, blockchain browser and REST API are already available to users. Trading on the exchange will begin with the listing of the first trading pair. BNB coins are transferred from the Ethereum blockchain.
Huobi Global promised to launch an “ultra-fast” version of its IEO platform called Prime Lite on May 9, 2019.
Twitter user Cryptopolisx claims that the Nasdaq Exchange has been testing bitcoin futures under the ticker CXERX since April 10, and that he even managed to buy 1 BTC. However, the exchange denies these rumors.
After the transition of Ethereum to the mechanism of consensus Proof-of-Stake, the creator of the blockchain, Vitalik Buterin, proposes to increase the reward for the most effective validators to 18.1% per annum.
The authorities of the Virgin Islands in conjunction with a startup LIFElabs created a mobile application to provide material assistance to the Bitcoins affected by natural disasters.
The Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) conducts an extraordinary audit of the Fisco and Huobi Japan exchanges for legal compliance, anti-money laundering and compliance with customer protection regulations.
Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son, founder of the investment company SoftBank Group, said that he lost $ 130 million in 2018, investing in Bitcoin in 2017.
The exchange bankrupt Mt.Gox promised to give compensation even to those depositors who did not leave applications. The funds will be transferred to the accounts specified during the verification of accounts.
For 10 years in prison, a 21-year-old student was convicted today. He stole $ 7.5 million worth of cryptocurrencies using SIM-swapping - replacing a crypto-currency wallet holder's SIM card with a hacker card.