Gold-i launches “Crypto Switch” – a bridge for MetaTrader 4/5 brokers
In the beginning of the year, MetaTrader technologies provider, Gold-i, launched Gold-i MAM Pro and Gold-i Visual Edge. The firm continued the expansion of its portfolio of solutions for brokers that are using MetaTrader 4/5 with the launch of another cryptocurrency solution, called Crypto Switch.
UK Treasury declared cryptocurrencies as low risk for funding terrorism
In the recent HM treasury paper, digital currencies were declared to pose a “low risk” when it comes to concerns about the financing strategies of terrorist groups. According to the report, the UK’s economic and finance ministry believes that cryptocurrencies do not play a substantial role in funding terrorist activities.
Catalonia to launch digital currency and e-residency program
According to Spain’s leading newspaper El Pais, Catalonia is using Estonia’s e-residency as a model for its own launch. Catalonia has the largest number of entrepreneurs working with digital currencies. The e-residency program is useful to Catalonia as the program has no borders.
Samsung C-Lab redesigned old phones into a Bitcoin mining rig
During a recent developer’s conference in San Francisco, the Samsung C-Lab presented various new ideas for upcycling old devices. They introduced a variety of creative utilities, including a Bitcoin mining device.
Buterin proposes ICO changes to quell market volatility
On September 26th, a 15-page white paper was published that outlined the proposal put forward by Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, and Jason Teutsch, the founder of TrueBit. Their idea is to make ICOs a bit more regulated by instilling basic principles of market values into ICOs.
Segwit2x developer reveals new altcoin
One of the main developers behind the Segwit2x fork, Jeff Garzik, recently revealed another altcoin he developed called Metronome.
Bitcoin reaches all-time high
Bitcoin regained its glory of a few weeks ago when it recently surpassed the USD$6000 mark once again.
Korea getting a much-needed online banking upgrade
After nearly 20 years, Korea has finally upgraded from its old online banking security protocols to a new blockchain-powered one. Chain ID is Korea’s newest standard for secure online identification.
North Korea suspected of using malware for cryptocurrency mining
As sanctions increase against North Korea, the country has been suspected of running malware on computers across the world to mine Ethereum, Monero, and Zcash.
France initiates program to research ICOs
The French regulatory authorities released UNICORN this past week, an initiative dedicated to researched blockchain fundraising and ICOs.
