Jimmy Aki

Jimmy Aki
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Jimmy has been following the development of blockchain for several years, and he is optimistic about its potential to democratize the financial system.

Microsoft Azure Now Supports RSK Smart Contracts

RIF Labs has announced the integration of its public blockchain, RSK Smart Contracts, on Microsoft's Azure Marketplace. Users should now be able to set up an RSK blockchain network in minutes.

Kraken Delists Bitcoin SV Following Online Poll from Over 70,000 Users

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has delisted Bitcoin SV (BSV), per an official announcement on its blog.

Gemini Exchange Announces Full Adoption of the SegWit Protocol

Gemini Trust has confirmed full integration of Segregated Witness addresses to its wallet infrastructure, potentially improving processing times and lowering bitcoin withdrawal fees.

South Korean Police Confiscate Server Allegedly Linked to Bithumb Hack

Last month, the South Korean exchange Bithumb lost about $13 million worth of cryptocurrency to hackers. Now, South Korea’s National Police Agency has seized an external server believed to be associated with the attack.

Coinbase Introduces Debit Card Linked to Cryptocurrency Balances for U.K. Customers

"Coinbase Card supports all crypto assets available to buy and sell on the Coinbase platform, meaning they can pay for a meal with bitcoin, or use ethereum to fund their train ticket home," the platform says.

Bittrex Goes on the Offensive After BitLicense Rejection

In a letter dated April 10, 2019, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) rejected the cryptocurrency exchange's BitLicense application, a requirement for offering crypto-based services to New Yorkers.

Bitstamp Receives New York BitLicense

Bitstamp, one of the largest crypto exchange platforms in Europe, has been become the 19th firm approved to offer crypto-based services in the world's financial center.

Bitfinex Scraps Its $10,000 Minimum Balance Rule

Bitfinex is now open to every trader as the cryptocurrency exchange has removed its $10,000 minimum balance rule.

Western Union Partners With Crypto Wallet for Cross-Border Transfers

Crypto wallet provider Coins.ph has partnered with U.S. financial service company Western Union to enhance cross-border transfers to the Philippines.

China’s Proposed Mining Ban Could Be Detrimental to Bitmain

China's state planning agency has added cryptocurrency mining to a list of industries it would like to eliminate. This may have dire consequences for the country's mining hardware giant Bitmain.

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