Cryptocurrencies Market Overview - March 23, 2018

Today in the news:

• Binance is moving to Malta after outcome of talks with Hong Kong regulators are uncertain. Malta's prime minister has personally welcomed the cryptocurrency exchange to the country on Twitter.
• Yahoo Japan is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange.
• Upbit has annaunced the launch of South Korea’s First Cryptocurrency Index.
• Google is working on blockchain-related technology.
• And more crypto news below...

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Latest Crypto News - March 23, 2018

World’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance Moves to Malta, With Prime Minister’s Welcome

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced that it is planning on opening an office in the warmer climes of Malta.
_{Read more: www.newsbtc.com}

Other sources:

• The World's Biggest Crypto Exchange Is Heading to Malta
• Binance Receives Formal Warning from Japan, Plans to Move Office in Malta
• Warned by FSA, cryptocurrency giant Binance heads to Malta
• Binance in Malta: Fiat-to-Crypto Option is a Possibility

Japan Warns Binance Exchange Over Licensing

Japan's top financial regulator has issued a warning to cryptocurrency exchange Binance. In a statement published by the Financial Services Agency on Friday, the agency confirmed Thursday's news that suggested Binance was about to be warned by the financial watchdog given its lack of registration with the regulator.
_{Read more: www.coindesk.com}

Other sources:

• Japanese regulator warns major cryptocurrency exchange for operating without a license, bitcoin falls

Yahoo Japan to open cryptocurrency exchange

In a move that may touch off a realignment in the cryptocurrency exchange business, Yahoo Japan next month will acquire 40% of operator BitARG Exchange Tokyo, then launch a full-blown exchange in April 2019 or later.
_{Read more: asia.nikkei.com}

Other sources:

• Yahoo Japan to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in 2018, Says Report
• Yahoo Japan To Build Its Own Crypto-Asset Exchange

Upbit Launches South Korea’s First Cryptocurrency Index, Key For Adoption

South Korea’s second largest and the world’s fifth biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, has announced the launch of the countries first domestic cryptocurrency index.
_{Read more: www.newsbtc.com}

AirAsia to Fly Higher with Own Cryptocurrency, ICO

Budget carrier AirAsia is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency and ICO, according to its CEO.
_{Read more: cryptovest.com}

Google Is Working on Its Own Blockchain-Related Technology

Google is working on blockchain-related technology to support its cloud business and head off competition from emerging startups that use the heavily-hyped technology to operate online in new ways, according to people familiar with the situation.
_{Read more: www.bloomberg.com}

Other sources:

• Google Developing Own Blockchain Tech, Insiders Say

20% of University Students Use Financial Aid to Buy Cryptocurrency

During March 16th through till March 20th of this year, The Student Loan Report teamed with Pollfish to survey 1,000 current university students with related loan debt, asking one question: Have you ever used student loan money to invest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin? The results surprised even the pollster.
_{Read more: news.bitcoin.com}

Bitcoin isn’t as private as you think, warns Snowden

Speaking at a decentralised internet conference, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has warned that Bitcoin’s public ledger is a “long-lasting flaw” that has large implications for the overall privacy of the cryptocurrency.
_{Read more: www.trustedreviews.com}

Other sources:

• Edward Snowden: Public Ledger Is Bitcoin's Big Flaw

Monthly Web Traffic for Major Bitcoin Exchanges Falls by Half

The disappointing price performances of the cryptocurrency markets in January and February have apparently driven many bitcoin traders to avoid checking on their exchange accounts. Estimations of the total number of visits to the trading venues based on web traffic show a sharp decline month over month.
_{Read more: news.bitcoin.com}

First Gold Backed Token Issued on Ethereum

After two years of development, the first gold backed token has launched on ethereum’s platform, bringing to life ethereum’s first ICO.
_{Read more: www.trustnodes.com}

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