RE: Crypto mining future18 Aug 2018 12:57
Bitcoin rose for the third day in the row on Friday, leading most other major cryptocurrencies higher. Crypto Facilities from the United Kingdom said it is introducing a Bitcoin Cash futures contract to its platform. The exchange operator, CME Group's partner, revealed the product would enable taking long and short positions.
Of note, South Korea has allocated almost $900 million for the funding of blockchain projects, endeavors in artificial intelligence and other technologies. United States–based exchange owner Coinbase has patented a security system for Bitcoin payments with encryption keys. This week, exchange-traded note Bitcoin Tracker One, listed in Sweden, became more accessible for investors from the US. Also on the bullish side, JD.com Inc. said it introduced a blockchain-as-a-service platform in an application for invoices for China Pacific Insurance Co.
Bitcoin increased in price by 2.73% at 3:10 pm CET to $6,488. The exchange rate against the euro grew 2.43% to $5,700.89. August Bitcoin futures on CME Globex jumped 3.93% to $6,480. Bitcoin Cash rallied 4.98% to $541.55.
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