5 busted stealing crypto ATMs in Malaysia
It was a gutsy heist, but this story did not have a happy ending as five people were arrested after attempting to steal 85 crypto ATMs from a warehouse in Seremban, Malaysia.
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Azerbaijan to implement blockchain ID platform in 2020
The country is reportedly on the verge of completing a blockchain-based digital identification system, which should be finished by the end of this year.
Coca-Cola employs blockchain to monitor supply chain
In a move to give itself a leg up in the great cola war, Coca-Cola is employing blockchain technology to manage their cross-party transactions.
Turkey digital lira trials to conclude by end of 2020
The blockchain-based digital lira is expected to be issued as part of the 2020 Annual Presidential Program, allowing residents to make instant payments using the digital currency.
‘Worthless’ cryptocurrency operators ordered to pay $4.25M
Nathan Mullins and Blake Harrison Kantor were charged with fraud, basing the allegations on a binary option scam that involved virtual currency that was dubbed as “ATM Coin.”
Bahrain entices fintech startups with fast-track setup process
The new fast-track process will be a free service including a quick entry process that will cover all residency costs, as well as visa requirements and business registration.
Kronoverse taps video game entrepreneur Ron Chaimowitz as board advisor
Interactive entertainment leader Ron Chaimowitz has joined the advisory board of esports monetization platform Kronoverse, effective November 1.
Malta regulator warns of ‘deceitful’ Bitcoin Revolution scam’s return
The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued a warning against Bitcoin Futures, an entity that appears to be replicating an earlier BTC scam.
Belgium’s crypto scam list now includes 131 ‘suspicious’ sites
While not outright accusing these companies of wrongdoing, the Belgian Financial Services Markets Authority says there is a reason to be concerned.
Guangzhou injects $140M into blockchain projects subsidy—but no tokens
The government of Guangzhou is planning to provide at least $140 million in a fund geared towards encouraging the development of blockchain technology and platforms.
South Korea providing $9M to back blockchain startups
The Korea Internet Security Agency (KISA) announced that it will provide $9 million in funding to six startup companies in 2020.
Bakkt crypto consumer app launching in 2020
While a December 9 date for the launch is set, the consumer app and merchant portal is expected to be completely operational sometime within the first half of 2020.