On December 6, 2018, cryptocurrency exchange heavyweight Binance announced the launch of its sub-account support, exclusively for institutional traders. Binance revealed that multiple requests put forward by Binance users prompted the exchange to introduce the feature. A Look into the New Feature According to the official Binance blog, the upgrade will enable several entities to set up multiple sub-accounts under…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News

Neufund, a platform that claims to enhance real-world assets with legally enforceable security tokens, has joined forces with Ledger, a France-based global manufacturer of hardware cryptocurrency wallets, to launch a highly secure blockchain platform to enable users to manage their real-world security tokens, according to a press release on December 6, 2018. A Robust Framework for Security Tokens As stated…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News

On December 7, 2018, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a cease and desist order and a penalty of $50,000 against Delaware-based crypto assets fund firm CoinAlpha Advisors LLC. SEC Hits Crypto Fund for Violating Securities Law   According to the filing published on the commission’s website, the SEC charged CoinAlpha Advisors LLC for acting as an…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News

Since humans were able to put his words into a written form, cultures have needed a way to ascertain the origin of documents. Once it became possible to communicate on paper, without the need to physically be in the same location, the necessity arose to verify that the words inscribed on the paper came from the rightful originator. This article…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News

Coinsquare, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in Canada, has acquired BlockEQ, Stellar’s non-custodial crypto wallet, in a bid to expand its offerings beyond just digital asset trading, the company announced in a press release on December 6, 2018. “Coinbase of Canada” Acquires BlockEQ While many still speculate about how long the bearish market will last, some companies in the…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News

Trustology, a London-based startup focused on developing technology designed to help investors protect their digital assets has just received an $8 million seed fund from Two Sigma, as reported by Reuters on December 6, 2018.  Reuters reported that the venture capital sector of Two Sigma was backing Trustology, a crypto-security-focused company to push forward the development of new technologies aiming…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News

Chatspin, a popular live video streaming multi-platform app, is abandoning its plans to accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment due to the significant losses in the value of Bitcoin and other coins have suffered this year, the company announced in a press release on December 6, 2018. Bearish Market Affects Companies Offering Crypto Payments While companies focusing on blockchain…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News

According to a new study published by Humans.Net on December 7, 2018, almost one-third of freelancers would like to receive payments in cryptocurrency despite the current bear market, which has seen bitcoin drop to a new one-year low. Humans.Net Poll Online jobs platform Humans.Net has surveyed 1,110 of its users, most of which are freelancers based in the U.S. The…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News

BitGo, a leading blockchain security and cryptocurrency custodian based in California, has formed a strategic alliance with the Universal Protocol Alliance. The partnership will enable BitGo to offer support for the latter’s cryptoassets, including its U.S. dollar (UPUSD) and euro-pegged (UPEUR) stablecoins, according to a Business Wire press release on December 6, 2018. BitGo Supports Universal Tokens Per sources close…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News

As many as seven countries in the European Union are banding together to help promote blockchain technology throughout the continent, Financial Times reported December 4, 2018. The list of countries mostly comprises of southern members, including France, Italy, and Spain. The governments of these nations will reportedly explore applications for distributed ledger technology (DLT) outside of digital currencies. The group…. , Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News