Cryptocurrency data and research company Messari is launching a disclosures registry for basic cryptoasset information, according to a press release published Nov. 27.

Messari is a New York-based startup, which provides insights, markets data, and research tools in the crypto industry for investors, regulators, and the general public. In March, Messari secured between $1–$5 million in early-stage funding to launch its disclosure database, according to Forbes.

Per the recent Messari announcement, the company has launched the open-source disclosures registry, that aims to become “a single source” for basic cryptoasset information. Twelve initial partners have also joined the project, including such industry players as secure identity ecosystem firm Civic and blockchain protocol Aion.

While forming the database, Messari will purportedly collect basic information voluntarily disclosed by the participating parties about their token design, supply details, technical issues, as well as investors and advisors. The profiles will reportedly be free of access within the industry. The release further explains:

Readmore: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-research-firm-launches-disclosure-database-for-digital-assets

Ethereum is not finding buyers at higher levels. The pullback stalled at $141.91, which shows a lack of buying support.


Currently, the bears are attempting to extend the decline to the next support level at $110. Though anything is possible in the markets, we believe that the oversold levels on the RSI point to a probable pullback. We don not recommend trading on hope, hence, we shall wait for a new buy setup to form before suggesting any trade in it.

On the upside, the ETH/USD pair will face a stiff hurdle at $167.32. The 20-day EMA is also close to this level, making it a critical resistance to cross for the bulls.

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During a waterfall decline, support levels are not honored, making it difficult to predict the bottom. The pullbacks also usually last only for about 1–3 days. Bitcoin attempted a recovery on Nov.r 21 that failed at $4,799.74.


Subsequently, the BTC/USD pair has resumed its downtrend, making a new low. Both the moving averages are sloping down and the RSI is deep in the oversold territory. This shows that the sellers are in command.

The immediate support on the downside is $4,100, below which, the fall can extend to $3,500– $3,000. 

Any recovery attempt will face stiff resistance at the downtrend line and $5,000. Though we want to use the current fall to buy, we believe that the traders should wait for a level to hold before initiating any long positions. 

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Coinbase Policy Head Mike Lempres umalis sa kompanya para sa VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz

Ang pinuno ng patakaran sa Coinbase ay umalis sa pinakamalalaking exchange at wallet provider ng U.S. upang magtrabaho sa higanteng pamumuhunan na si Andreessen Horowitz, ang Bloomberg ay sumipi ng pahayag na nagkukumpirma sa Nobyembre 22.

Si Mike Lempres, na nagtrabaho lamang sa madaling sabi sa papel pagkatapos magpalitan mula sa pagiging legal na ulo ng Coinbase noong Setyembre, ay nagpasya na umalis sa panahong iyon, sabi ng publikasyon.

Tulad ng lahat ng mga palitan na naghahain sa merkado ng U.S., patuloy na nakikipaglaban ang Coinbase sa mga balangkas ng regulasyon na may iba't ibang katayuan sa estado, pati na rin ang mga patuloy na pagsusuri sa katayuan ng ilang mga uri ng cryptocurrency.

Readmore: https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-policy-head-mike-lempres-leaves-company-for-vc-giant-andreessen-horowitz

Gibraltar Stock Exchange’s Blockchain Platform Secures Licence From Financial Regulator

The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has secured a license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), according to a company blog post Nov. 22.

The GBX was established in July of this year by the Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX). The platform first announced its blockchain trading platform in November 2017, aiming to “become the world’s first nationally regulated digital asset marketplace and ecosystem.”

“As from 21st November 2018, the GBX will operate as a fully licenced provider of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission under Gibraltar’s Financial Services Regulations 2018 DLT framework,” the announcement reads.

Per the statement, the move makes the GSX the first regulated stock exchange to own and operates a regulated blockchain exchange.

Currently the GBX supports trading in six digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and the exchange’s native Rock (RKT) token, with plans to add more fiat currency onboarding options, in addition to USD, “in the near future.”

Gibraltar is known for its push to develop a blockchain and cryptocurrency-friendly environment. In February, Gibraltar’s government and the GFSC announced the creation of a draft law that will regulate Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in the British overseas territory.

One of the principal aspects of Gibraltar’s ICO regulations is said to be the introduction of the concept of “authorized sponsors,” who are supposed to be “responsible for assuring compliance with disclosure and financial crime rules.”

By March – ahead of the planned launch of the GBX – Gibraltar had attracted “200” prospective  ICOs, which reflected “huge” interest in launching token sales under the territory’s newly regulated ICO environment.

Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/gibraltar-stock-exchanges-blockchain-platform-secures-licence-from-financial-regulator

Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte has invested in enterprise blockchain software firm and global banking consortium R3, according to a Bloomberg report Nov. 22.

Temasek is a Singapore government-owned investment company, which has reported its Asia-focused portfolio to be worth around S$308 billion ($235 billion) as of spring 2018.

Bloomberg today cites an “internal memo,” whose contents have reportedly been confirmed by a Temasek spokesperson, which illuminates the company’s broad investment strategy as of October 2018. It indicates that Temasek is responding to a shifting global investment landscape by focusing in on bleeding-edge technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI).

Readmore: https://cointelegraph.com/news/singapores-state-investment-firm-backed-r3-as-part-of-blockchain-and-ai-focused-strategy

Japan: Zaif Exchange Handover Complete as Previous Owner Vows to Dissolve Company

Tech Bureau, the company that formerly operated hacked Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif, has completed its handover to buyer Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange (FCCE), Cointelegraph Japan reported Nov. 22.

FCCE, which agreed to take over proceedings in October, will now assume responsibility for compensating users who lost money in the hack, which occurred Sept. 20 and involved funds worth around $60 million at the time.

According to a press release from FCCE, compensation proceedings should begin before the end of this month.

Readmore: https://cointelegraph.com/news/japan-zaif-exchange-handover-complete-as-previous-owner-vows-to-dissolve-company