Chile cryptocurrency exchanges call out banks for service refusal
Chile’s BUDA and Crypto MKT exchanges had their bank accounts closed, making it impossible for them to operate.
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GitHub puts ICOs under the microscope
The web-based hosting service for version control using git, hasn’t been too concerned with coding quality, but the days of lax coding could soon be a thing of the past.
Upbit establishes first cryptocurrency index in South Korea
The Upbit Crypto Index will be the first index in South Korea. Upbit plans on offering a total of four indices, with the first three coming online in April.
Google prepares own blockchain, but not for expected reasons
Google's blockchain-based distributed ledger will be used to secure customer data, as well as to allow third-party companies to be able to submit and verify transactions.
Chinese phone manufacturers ride the blockchain wave
A Chinese company has released a cellphone that it claims will allow the user to mine BTC and record information, like fingerprints and location, directly on the blockchain.
Bitcoin futures watchdog sees budget cuts as SEC increases funding
By the time the ink dried on the federal budget, the CFTC saw its funding reduced by a staggering $1 million.
Was George Orwell right? Big Brother takes another step with US Cloud Act
The bill was gives law enforcement officials across the country greater access to data of the citizens. It also gives foreign governments access to data of US companies so that they can better correlate actions by their own citizens.
Reddit no longer accepts BTC for payments
The ability to use BTC has been removed as an option for users wanting to make payments for their Reddit Gold accounts, as well as send payments as gifts to other Reddit Gold members.
Cryptocurrency issuers turning their backs on US investors
Instead of a wide-open offering, some tech startups have started filing the ICO with the SEC, and some are even barring U.S. investors from taking part, according to reports.
Binance denies reports of Japan closure amid FSA crackdown
The warning supposedly came as a result of Binance operating in Japan without a license, and was announced following the March 7 hack of the exchange.
Fujitsu announces blockchain innovation center in Brussels
The new installation will be dedicated to the research of blockchain technology, as well as the development of projects in conjunction with public and private companies.
Sex sells: Cryptocurrency penetrates adult entertainment industry
It’s an established fact that sex sells, and it only makes sense that, today, the popularity of cryptocurrency and sex would come together.