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Finland-based cryptocurrency exchange Local Bitcoins has hit a heavy snag.Local Bitcoin Is Reporting Seriously Low TradingAs we all know, bitcoin – the world’s number one cryptocurrency by market cap – has suddenly decided to shoot up following news that India was removing its crypto ban and that South Korea was implementing new legislation that could potentially bring bitcoin and its altcoin cousins to the mainstream.However, Local Bitcoins doesn’t appear to be benefiting from this news. In...

Cryptocurrency exchange Luno – based in London in the United Kingdom – has stated that it will soon add Ripple’s XRP to its list of tradeable assets for customers to enjoy.Ripple Is Coming to Luno CustomersThe news comes after Luno engaged in a year-long poll in which all its customers were asked which new asset they would be the most interested in trading or purchasing in the future aside from bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), as the exchange already offers these assets to its users. Ripple...

It looks like Brazil’s hardcore tax laws are starting to hurt its crypto industry. Two digital exchanges in Brazil – Acesso and Latoex – have shut their doors permanently, claiming they cannot adhere to the country’s new tax laws which they cite as extremely strict and rigid.Crypto Companies in Brazil Are Facing the HeatBoth trading platforms say they are facing heavy fines. In addition, the tax laws have caused a lot of people to exit the space altogether, and thus both companies are facing...

Reginald Fowler, a businessman situated in Arizona, was charged with wire fraud on Friday following a long list of other charges that have accumulated over the past month.Fowler Has Another Charge Added to His RecordFowler was once a stake owner in the Minnesota Vikings, but he’s also a potential operator of Crypto Capital, a payment processing venture that seeks to govern digital currency transactions. This new charge alleges that he garnered money through “false and fraudulent pretenses”...

Proof of Keys was a concept first introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto, the legendary figure behind the birth of bitcoin, but it’s now being promoted further by the likes of Trace Mayer, the host of the “Bitcoin Knowledge” podcast.Mayer: Proof of Keys Is What Keeps BTC in the Hands of the PeopleFirst discussed when bitcoin was released to the public over ten years ago, the concept behind proof of keys involves getting rid of all the trust issues in the monetary space by having people interested in...

Brian Armstrong is a man with a plan. From an early age, he showed a very entrepreneurial spirit in everything he did and he’s now exhibiting that same attitude, only on a much larger scale.Armstrong Is a Crypto PowerhouseAs the 37-year-old CEO of Coinbase – one of the largest and most popular cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S. – Armstrong recalls a time when he wasn’t involved with digital assets, instead spending his time after university traveling and working remotely on an education...

Despite an enormous growth to a total market cap of over $300 billion, cryptocurrency is lagging behind when it comes to widespread adoption. Although decentralization and cryptocurrencies are slowly seeping into mainstream consciousness, most people don’t see them as an alternative to fiat.This is partly due to the fact that the process of obtaining cryptocurrency is still difficult. Typically, the options to buy crypto are limited, unless people are willing to register at an exchange and...

Surojit Chatterjee, a former executive with Google, is being welcomed to the Coinbase team as the new chief product officer.Chatterjee – the Newest Member of the Coinbase FamilyIn a blog post, Chatterjee expressed his excitement over his new role and working with the crypto exchange, writing:I am excited about what crypto and blockchain technology can do to democratize our financial systems. I believe cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology can help open up the financial system for...

A businessman in Arizona named Reginald Fowler, who was slated to plead guilty for potentially lying to banks so he could open virtual currency trading branches, has said “no” to his current plea deal.Fowler Is Heading to CourtFowler once held a minority stake in the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings. He has been accused of running an unlicensed money-transmitting business that would have potentially allowed users to sell, trade and purchase digital currencies. Initially, Fowler...

When are all these cryptocurrency hacks and interferences going to stop?Hacks Are Not Going Away Anytime SoonIt’s a question that’s probably on every enthusiast’s mind. How can crypto gain mainstream or legitimate status if malicious actors continue to dominate the space? It’s not fair, it’s not right, and thus far, it’s not stoppable.This is the bottom line that has every trader worried. Crypto hacks, for the most part, appear unbeatable to one extent or another. Despite the advancements...