Overstock invests in blockchain-based wine trade
Overstock.com, Inc., through subsidiary Medici Ventures, is investing in VinX, a blockchain company that tracks wine futures.
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Philippines deports South Korean, Chinese suspects in $33M crypto scam
The Philippines has deported South Korean and Chinese nationals for a scam involving $33 million, which investors thought was spent on BTC.
Gemini crypto exchange assets now insured
The Winklevoss twins’ cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Trust Company, LLC now offers insurance coverage for digital assets in its custody.
Report: Blockchain in manufacturing to be $566M market by 2025
In just seven years, the market for blockchain in manufacturing could grow to over half a billion dollars.
Binance makes ‘multi-million dollar’ investment in content monetization startup
Binance, through Binance Labs, has made a “multi-million dollar” investment in Contentos, a content monetization firm.
Coinbase reaches $8B valuation on heels of Tiger Global’s $500M investment
Coinbase may be valued at $8 billion, with hedge fund manager Tiger Global investing $500-million investment in the cryptocurrency exchange.
EOS developer insists network is decentralized amid vote-buying allegations
The developer of EOS has acknowledged claims of collusion in the generation of EOS blocks, but remains confident in the cryptocurrency’s future.
UK land registry plans blockchain integration
HM Land Registry, which holds 25 million land titles in England and Wales, may soon be using blockchain technology to document purchases of real estate.
BitConnect, 2 more ICO promoters shut down in North Dakota
North Dakota regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders against three groups launching initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the state, including BitConnect.
Sierra Leone to implement blockchain-based ID system
The United Nations (UN), nonprofit Kiva, and the Sierra Leone government are developing a blockchain-based ID system for the country.
BTC futures firm 1Broker hit with securities law violations
The U.S. SEC and CFTC have filed separate charges against Patrick Brunner, whose 1Broker trading platform accepted BTC as payment.
Swiss startup raises over $100 million for crypto bank
A startup in Switzerland has already raised 100 million Swiss francs ($100 million) to put up a bank that would offer cryptocurrency-related products.
