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Bitcoin Daily: Trustology Debuts iPhone-Controlled Crypto Vault; FINMA Says $90M ICO Illegal
March 28, 2019

Trustology has launched an iPhone-controlled crypto vault that is reportedly safe enough for financial institutions (FIs). TrustVault is now available in the Apple U.K. App Store, and can be used to store ether, with bitcoin and ERC-20 tokens to follow soon. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: Rakuten Secures Crypto Exchange License; LVMH Launches Luxury Retail Blockchain
March 27, 2019

Louis Vuitton label owner LVMH is reportedly gearing up to roll out a crypto provenance platform that has the code name  AURA, CoinDesk reported. AURA is said to come online in May or June with Louis Vuitton, along with Parfums Christian Dior. As it stands,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Facebook Posts 22 Blockchain Jobs; Bitcoin Trader Scam Costs Investors $1.5M
March 26, 2019

While bitcoin price briefly hit above $4,000 last week, the crypto is now nearing overbought levels. And if it reaches that overbought territory, it could see further declines. In fact, when it hit a similar pattern in February, the crypto lost about 3 percent over...

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Bitcoin Daily: Overstock To Launch Bitcoin Trading App; Mt. Gox Warns Legal Against Mass Crypto...
March 24, 2019

Overstock’s tZERO is set to launch a mobile trading app in June. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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BIS Bitcoin Critic Says Banks Shouldn’t Create Crypto Tokens
March 22, 2019

Agustin Carstens, the general manager at the Bank for International Settlements, said that banks shouldn’t issue their own bitcoin-like tokens because it could undermine global financial stability, as well as monetary policy, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Futures Rollout In Jeopardy
March 22, 2019

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)’s plans to launch bitcoin futures in November of last year have been delayed because of regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Bitcoin Daily: Facebook Posts New Blockchain Job; Mt. Gox Nears Creditor Account Settlement
March 22, 2019

A new job posting has revealed that Facebook is looking to hire a lead commercial counsel for its blockchain initiatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Bitcoin Daily: Aussies Can Purchase Crypto Via Cash; Bitcoin Struggles To Stay Above $4K
March 21, 2019

Leading crypto exchange Binance announced the launch of Binance Lite Australia, which allows Aussies to buy bitcoin with cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Financial Services: Blockchain-Based And Decentralized
March 20, 2019

The idea that blockchain can be divorced from the crypto realm and used to trade and store assets is quickly gaining, well, currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...