Top 5 News For Today — 15 Mar 2018
Summary:
Circle launches a Coinbase competitor in the U.S.; UK-based Coinfloor to launch physically settled bitcoin futures; Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Joins with Bitt Inc. in Blockchain Initiative; BBVA CEO “Extremely Satisfied” with Ripple; Accountants warned over Bitcoin terrorism law risks
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Beer company to test blockchain shipping
1. Circle launches a Coinbase competitor in the U.S.
Circle is launching Circle Invest in the U.S. except in NY, MN, HI and WY. The app is now available in the App Store and Play Store and lets you instantly trade the most popular cryptocurrencies without any fee.
2. UK-based Coinfloor to launch physically settled bitcoin futures
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Coinfloor said on Wednesday it will launch a futures exchange for digital assets that will include the first physically delivered bitcoin futures contracts next month.
3. Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Joins with Bitt Inc. in Blockchain Initiative
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bitt Inc., a Barbados-based fintech company, to administer a blockchain technology pilot in ECCB member countries to make banking practices more secure.
4. BBVA CEO “Extremely Satisfied” with Ripple
Ripple has been making the headlines ever since asset transfer companies like Moneygram, Fleetcor, and Western Union publicly declared their affinity for Ripple’s xRapid platform. BBVA claims to have successfully tested XRP for facilitating cross-border transactions between various countries within Europe and Latin America — regions where the bank possesses a good economic presence.
5. Accountants warned over Bitcoin terrorism law risks
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) says accountants need to keep up to date on developments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, or risk falling foul of anti-money laundering and terrorism laws.The global accountancy standards body warned the sector in Ireland and other jurisdictions with “historical money-laundering challenges” needs to be particularly alert.
BONUS Thread of The Day
Anheuser-Busch Owner Pilots Blockchain for Shipping
https://www.coindesk.com/anheuser-busch-owner-pilots-blockchain-shipping
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