iFinex claimed the NY AG lacked sufficient jurisdiction for an investigation into the company’s activities.
Source: Coin Desk
Salesforce Alternative Cere Raises $3.5 Million From Binance Labs, Others
A Binance Labs incubation project, Cere, plans on integrating with Binance’s decentralized ecosystem, Binance Chain
Source: Coin Desk
Israeli Regulator to Fast Track 2,000 Fintech License Applications
Over 2,000 fintech and blockchain-businesses are currently seeking licenses from the federal regulator
Source: Coin Desk
World Bank Sells $33.8 Million More of Its Private Ethereum Blockchain Bonds
The World Bank raised another $33.8 million by issuing bonds on a blockchain, bringing the total to $108 million.
Source: Coin Desk
BitPay Says Crypto Spending on Real Estate to Double in 2019
BitPay processes about $5 million in bitcoin for real estate transactions through international and domestic individuals and firms.
Source: Coin Desk
BitMEX to Block Users in Hong Kong, Bermuda and Seychelles
Per a company posting, BitMEX added the geo-blocks for regulatory reasons
Source: Coin Desk
Gemini Adds Cybersecurity Veteran to Executive Team
David Damoto joins Gemini with over 20 years experience in the field.
Source: Coin Desk
Binance’s iOS App Returns to Apple Store
The largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, Binance’s iOS app has returned after a month’s hiatus.
Source: Coin Desk
Bank of America Seeks to Patent Crypto Wallet That Works Like Valet Car Key
Bank of America is seeking to patent security tech for digital currency wallets that gives different users different levels of access to stored funds.
Source: Coin Desk
BitGo Hires Sales Chief from Crypto Custody Rival Xapo
Pete Najarian previously worked for bitcoin service provider Xapo as senior vice president of institutions.
Source: Coin Desk