Coinbase money laundering trial to be held in open court
The lawsuit claimed Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon was able to convert the stolen cryptocurrency through his Coinbase accounts between 2014 and 2016.
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IBITX draws SEC ire over questionable crypto operations
IBITX, which operates an over-the-counter exchange, is registered as a New York corporation, but lists its primary place of business as the Philippines.
Softbank looks to reduce carbon emissions through blockchain
Startup Power Sharing has teamed up with Tokyo Electric Power Company and Softbank to launch a blockchain-based pilot program that will increase renewable energy usage in the rural areas of Japan.
Telegram’s resistance to Russian crackdown takes paper wings
Russia has ordered the company to be blocked in the country, but Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov and the entire community found ways around the system, and many began protesting the court’s action.
California on the verge of embracing blockchain
SB 838 seeks to allow blockchain to be used in a corporation’s articles of incorporation, and would be an initiation of the decentralized technology into California.
CheapAir wants your opinion on dropping Coinbase
Coinbase’s decision to suspend custodial solutions for merchants has prompted CheapAir to look at different options like BitPay.
Social media crypto ban ‘only temporary,’ LinkedIn’s Eric Ly says
Facebook and Twitter recently banned ICO ads from their social media platforms, mainly due to fears over backlash if something were to go wrong (such as a $13-million pyramid scam). LinkedIn co-founder Eric Ly, however, believes the ban will be lifted once regulatory issues are better defined.
Delhi High Court responds to CoinRecoil petition
The high court is giving just cause to the cryptocurrency fight in India, issuing a writ against the Reserve Bank of India, the Ministry of Finance, and the Goods and Services Tax Council in response to CoinRecoil’s petition.
Kraken responds to New York crypto exchange crackdown
Several exchanges are being targeted by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a new inquiry, a move that Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell described as “insulting.”
Riot Blockchain comes under fire, faces NASDAQ delisting
Riot Blockchain is being called to the carpet after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent a subpoena, warning Riot that it is facing possible removal from NASDAQ for not adhering to policies.
Fake Twitter profile busted for imitating official crypto accounts
A Twitter profile that has been busted for mimicking not just one, but six different accounts.
Rods, abacus and payment channels: Youtuber breaks down Lightning Network—visually
A new series of videos is being produced and uploaded to YouTube, seeking to provide a better explanation of the LN. They’re being produced by Don Wonton, and his channel is called ‘Decentralized Thought.’