NXMH acquires Bitstamp in an all cash transaction to take over 80% of Europe’s largest crypto exchange. Bitstamp to operate independently; the CEO to maintain his post and a 10% stake in the company. Bitstamp to expand in Asia.
The new upgrade drastically reduces the memory and hardware requirements while speeding up transactions.
At a conference held in Sydney, the Assistant Governor for the Reserve Bank of Australia stated she does not see the point in creating a central bank-backed digital currency.
Taiwan plans ICO regulation; to facilitate regulatory clarity in crypto space. The regulations will help to curb money laundering while supporting genuine ICOs.
A regulatory draft issued by the Chinese Cyberspace Administration, will require blockchain users to sign up with their IDs, and makes blockchain censoring possible.
In addition to storing crypto assets, Sony’s contactless hardware wallet can be used for other multi-purpose use cases.
The central banks said that CBDC can help them make quick interbank transfers across the globe.
Bitmain releases a controversial Antminer update which might be patented and may exploit a proof-of-work flaw, to increase chip efficiency by 13%.
Bitfury is exploring the possibility of going public. According to media reports, the cryptocurrency mining startup is in discussion with investment banks as it eyes an Initial Public Offering.
The arrive at this decision, the court has published details of the recent hearing involving transfer of crypto assets post the China crypto ban.