Steve Kaaru
articles by Steve Kaaru
Tech 18 October 2019
Malicious code hiding in WAV audio can mine crypto
The latest campaign involves hiding malware in WAV audio files which can mine crypto and give access to the victim’s computer.
Editorial 18 October 2019
Facebook Libra faces tough competition in Africa
While Libra faces tough regulatory scrutiny in Europe and the U.S, in Africa, it would also have to face tough competition from established players.
Business 17 October 2019
Ponzi crypto scam in Nevada accused of misappropriating $11M
Circle Society promised the investors that it would generate over 300% profits, but ended up being a Ponzi scheme.
Business 17 October 2019
Embattled Telegram wants to cut deal with TON investors
After the SEC obtained a restraining order against the launch of the TON network, Telegram is now asking its investors to consent to the extension of the deadline.
Business 16 October 2019
Grayscale gets FINRA green light for crypto-based security
The firm’s Digital Large Cap fund will be quoted on OTC markets under the symbol GDLCF.
Business 15 October 2019
MeleCoin not registered to operate in Dubai, financial authority warns
The company poses as a legitimate firm offering crypto onboarding, but the regulator has exposed it to the public.
Tech 15 October 2019
Lazarus hackers hiding behind fake crypto firm, again
The notorious North Korean outfit has established a fake crypto firm whose GitHub code contains malware, for the second time.
Business 14 October 2019
Litecoin becoming crypto of choice among sextortionists: report
Having realized that BTC addresses were easily recognizable by security experts, sextortionists have now turned to demanding for Litecoin as cybercrime evolves.
Tech 14 October 2019
Tech experts wanted in China—some to help digital currency push
China is seeking to hire tech experts in its digital currency division as it braces itself to launch the world’s first state-backed crypto.
Events 14 October 2019
Bigger, better Malta AI & Blockchain Summit returns in November
One of the biggest events in the blockchain calendar, the Malta AI and Blockchain Summit is almost here and it promises to be the best one yet.
Tech 14 October 2019
Blockchain ID system lets drivers pay tolls, parking fees automatically
The project by BMW, Honda, Ford and more will use blockchain to assign vehicle IDs which can then be used for payments.
Tech 13 October 2019
This week in tech: SEC settles with companies, Libra in more problems and Tether charged
The week has had everything, from raising millions of dollars in funding, to regulators cracking down on fraudulent projects to adoption by major brands. Oh, and Libra sunk into more problems which led to its backers backing out.
Business 12 October 2019
Top cryptocurrency apps for Android and iOS
With the number of people using smartphones surging each year, crypto mobile apps have become very popular. Whether you’re an Android or iOS user, there’s an app for your every need.
Events 11 October 2019
Craig Wright joins ‘global centralized financial system’ panel at CC Forum
Dr. Wright will be part of a panel that will discuss the centralized financial system, its flaws, challenges and the possible solutions.
Business 11 October 2019
Singapore man indicted in US for $5M crypto mining fraud scheme
The man is alleged to have used stolen information to open accounts with Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services which he used to mine cryptos.
Business 11 October 2019
Veritaseum ICO organizer in settlement talks with SEC
The regulator is set to settle with Middleton, the man it accused of raising $15 million in an illegal securities sale.
Business 11 October 2019
BTC miner in the US ordered to liquidate assets
BCause had filed for reorganization but its creditors asked the court to turn it into liquidation. It will lay off 27 full-time employees.
Business 11 October 2019
Blockchain firms in Canada want to know gov’t stance on crypto space
Entrepreneurs in Canada believe the government can do more to create an enabling environment for blockchain innovation.
Business 9 October 2019
Overstock-backed Bankorus has ‘run out of cash’
The blockchain banking startup has run out money, even after raising $10M from investors. All its employees have left.
Business 9 October 2019
NBA blockchain token wants Sacramento Kings fans to ‘call the shot’
The Kings partnered with blockchain startup Blockparty for the project, which is expected to enhance the NBA’s first predictive gaming application, Call the Shot.
Business 9 October 2019
Nomura forms blockchain-focused partnership with LINE operator
Under the partnership, the two companies will develop blockchain-based products and services for the financial services industry.
Business 7 October 2019
Tether, Bitfinex brace for ‘mercenary’ crypto market manipulation lawsuits
Tether is at it again, this time promising to fight any lawsuit based on recent research that found the company to manipulate the crypto market.
Business 7 October 2019
New Hong Kong securities regulations target crypto fund managers
The regulations have stipulated the expected conduct of fund managers and are expected to spur the growth of the institutional crypto trading market in Hong Kong.
Tech 7 October 2019
Walmart pilot to track shrimp imports via blockchain
The world’s largest retailer has launched a blockchain platform that will track shrimp exports from India to Sam’s Club locations.
Events 7 October 2019
UptimeSV founder talks building on the BSV blockchain
The winner of the inaugural Hackathon revealed new features for the app, as well as some solutions for blockchain developers that include Unplanaria and Polynym.
Events 7 October 2019
Centbee founder talks how BSV is transforming international remittance
Centbee has continued to prove that BSV is the only crypto project that can solve the remittance challenges through real-time transactions and low fees.
Business 6 October 2019
Jimmy Nguyen: Bitcoin SV has introduced new business models
With its extremely low fees and fast transactions, BSV is enabling businesses to re-imagine their business models.
Business 4 October 2019
Bithumb to enter the Indian market
The Korean exchange hopes it can succeed where other have failed by working with the regulators to launch an exchange with a difference from the rest.
Business 3 October 2019
Operators of fraud ICO PlexCorps ordered to pay $7 million
The SEC has finally ended its case against PlexCorps, whom it accused of illegal sale of unregistered securities and using false statements for fundraising.
Business 3 October 2019
Samsung-backed Blocko partners with royal family to launch in UAE
Blocko will play a big role in UAE’s push for blockchain integration into at least 50% of government services by 2021.
Business 3 October 2019
Ohio suspends crypto taxes payment portal
Ohio has suspended the portal, with the Treasurer believes that it should have been authorized by the state’s Board of Deposit before starting operations.
Business 3 October 2019
Congo turns to blockchain in battle against conflict minerals
Congo’s mining industry is turning to blockchain technology to track supply chains, proving that they were mined and processed under the required standards.
Editorial 3 October 2019
Africa needs Bitcoin SV, and here’s why
Africa is in need of a digtial currency that can foster economic growth, ease the cost of international remittances and more. The answer is Bitcoin SV.
Editorial 3 October 2019
Zimbabwe central bank shuts down mobile cash. Time for Bitcoin?
Zimbabwe recently banned mobile cash payments, stating that they are being used to facilitate illegal activities. It’s time for the real Bitcoin.
Business 2 October 2019
Gibraltar licenses its first crypto trading app
Gibraltar’s financial regulator has licensed B21 crypto trading app, the first license of its kind in the country.
Tech 2 October 2019
Blockchain firm secures $143K grant from US Homeland Security
Danube Tech secured the grant for its decentralized authentication system which integrates interoperability support for multiple data formats, blockchains and open APIs.
Business 1 October 2019
SEC wins $6.8M fraud case against crypto firm Longfin
The regulator had accused Longfin of falsifying its SEC filings and conducting a fraudulent public offering, which the court found the firm guilty of.
Business 1 October 2019
Bank of Ireland execs to be questioned on OneCoin scam
The U.S. gov’t has requested four BOI execs to testify in the case against OneCoin’s Mark Scott. The execs will help the gov’t prove that he laundered over $300M through the bank.
Business 1 October 2019
SEC settles with EOS parent company for $24M in penalties for unregistered ICO
The regulator has settled with Block.one which it had accused of raising $4.1 billion in an unregistered ICO, and resolving all matters between the two
Business 30 September 2019
Facebook’s Libra isn’t out to replace existing money, Perez claims
Libra Association director wants you to know that the project doesn’t seek to overhaul the existing system. Rather, it aims to enhance it.
Business 30 September 2019
Crypto exchange Coindirect launches OTC brokerage in South Africa
The exchange has partnered with global players to provide liquidity for its high-volume traders whom the OTC trading service will target.
Tech 30 September 2019
New malware uses Telegram app to replace crypto addresses
Known as Masad Stealer, the malware receives commands from a Telegram bot. It replaces crypto addresses and steals sensitive data from its hosts.
Events 27 September 2019
Craig Wright, Jimmy Nguyen to speak at upcoming CHAINSIGHTS event in New York
Dr. Wright and Jimmy will be part of a distinguished list of guests who’ll address diverse issues relating to the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry come October 10.
Business 27 September 2019
Nigerian crypto wallet Satowallet disappears with users’ funds
After mysteriously losing $1M in user funds, the cryptocurrency wallet is blaming its web hosting company for fraud and theft.
Business 27 September 2019
Crypto-friendly Medici Bank launching into private beta in October
The bank will launch in private beta with five crypto companies, with plans to fully launch in Q1 next year.
Tech 27 September 2019
Ant Financial wants to put agriculture on blockchain
The Chinese fintech giant has partnered with Bayer to develop a blockchain platform for tracing of agricultural products to boost efficiency and farmer income.
Business 26 September 2019
CoinGeek Conferences app – your guide to CoinGeek Seoul
CoinGeek conferences have been the must-attend events for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry for the last two years. And now, there is an app to keep up with all these events, starting with the upcoming CoinGeek Seoul conference.
Business 26 September 2019
Bithumb Global releases version 1.0 with full upgrades
After a successful beta launch, Bithumb Global has released version 1.0 with plenty of upgrades.
Tech 26 September 2019
Free decryption tool targets WannaCryFake ransomware
Emsisoft has released a free decryption tool targeting WannaCryFake to help the victims recover their files without the risk of permanent loss.
Business 26 September 2019
BTC-offering forex broker banned in Brazil
The Brazilian capital markets regulator has banned a BTC-offering forex broker for operating without proper authorization.
Business 25 September 2019
Crypto firm Circle hits pause on research
Circle’s research arm was introduced in October 2018 to provide crypto-specific market research.
Tech 25 September 2019
640 crypto projects have yet to publish a line of code in 2019: study
Conducted by CoinCodeCap, the study found that 640 projects have yet to publish a single line of code in 2019.
Business 25 September 2019
UK financial watchdog flags Midpoint Exchange clone firm
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning to the public regarding a clone firm that claims to offer investment services in cryptocurrency, stocks and forex.
Business 25 September 2019
UK blockchain startup Everledger attracts $20M investment
The startup intends on utilizing the funding and the expertise of the new partners, which include Tencent, Fidelity and Rakuten, to bring more visibility to its business.
Tech 25 September 2019
Blockchain and fitness: Why the two are a natural match
Blockchain technology has transformed many industries, with new startups springing up to explore new applications for blockchain technology.
Business 24 September 2019
Facebook Libra finds a friend in IBM
Tech giant IBM is reportedly open to working with Facebook on its crypto venture as it seeks to expand its blockchain partnerships.
Business 24 September 2019
CoinShares wants users to take action against UK crypto assets ban
U.K.-based CoinShares is seeking to enlist the support of its customers to lobby against proposed regulations by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Business 24 September 2019
Swiss SIX postpones launch of ‘fully regulated’ crypto exchange
Switzerland’s principal stock exchange SIX has pushed the launch of its fully regulated cryptocurrency exchange to 2020.
Business 24 September 2019
How creators monetize intellectual property on blockchain
Content creators nowadays struggle to prove ownership, but recent innovations have made it possible to monetize intellectual property on blockchain.
Business 23 September 2019
Earn while organizing links on BSV with Open Directory
Open Directory is one of the easiest ways that allows users to earn BSV by simply organizing links on the blockchain.
Tech 23 September 2019
Etched Page review: Easiest way to store web pages permanently on BSV
Etched Page is ensuring that web content is available forever, and it’s using the immutable Bitcoin SV (BSV) blockchain to do it.
Tech 23 September 2019
Armenian IT firm accused of illegally using electricity to mine crypto
The company, which allegedly installed crypto mining equipment in one of Armenia’s hydropower plants without permits, was reported to have used over 1.5 million kWh, worth $150,000.
Business 20 September 2019
Crypto exchange rejects Brazil court deadline to resolve withdrawals
Atlas Quantum, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange that has been the subject of much controversy, has defied a court deadline to resolve withdrawal issues.
Tech 20 September 2019
Crypto mining malwares have a hot summer
McAfee Labs confirmed the rise in cryptojacking campaigns, indicating that cryptojacking malware had shot up by 29% in the first quarter of 2019.
Business 20 September 2019
Abra enters Philippine market with 7-Eleven tie-up
Abra partnered with local payments company ECPay which will enable it to offer crypto at over 6,000 retail outlets, key among them all 7-Eleven stores.
Tech 20 September 2019
UAE rolls out blockchain-powered system for healthcare data
The system was launched by the country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention and will cover healthcare professionals in both the private and public sector.
Business 20 September 2019
How does blockchain traceability work?
While several solutions have been developed in the past, they all fade in comparison to the efficiency that blockchain traceability has introduced.
Business 19 September 2019
Surprise, North Korea is reportedly building its own crypto
North Korea is in the early stages of developing its own cryptocurrency, a new report has revealed.
Business 19 September 2019
Overstock eyes crypto dividend restructure after CEO exit
Online retailer Overstock has reportedly decided to restructure its planned cryptocurrency dividend plans, attributing the restructure to market feedback as well as to provide greater liquidity.
Business 19 September 2019
Bitpay clone site draws ire of Luxembourg regulator
Luxembourg’s financial services regulator has sounded the alarm against a fraudulent cryptocurrency clone website that claims to operate from the country.
Tech 19 September 2019
National blockchain infrastructure coming to Turkey
The Turkish government plans to integrate blockchain technology into the country’s public administration.
Business 18 September 2019
Line crypto exchange Bitmax goes live in Japan
Japan’s messaging and internet company Line has launched Bitmax, its cryptocurrency exchange for the Japanese market.
Business 18 September 2019
Crypto laundering scheme exposed in Australia, resident faces charges
A 21-year-old Australian woman was arraigned in court Tuesday as part of an investigation into a major fraud ring that involved cryptocurrency money laundering.
Tech 18 September 2019
Wells Fargo pilots internal settlement service run on distributed ledger
The internal settlement service will rely on the Wells Fargo Digital Cash, an internal stablecoin that will be pegged to the U.S. dollar.
Tech 17 September 2019
Blockchain tech picking up in 2020, Gartner finds
Gartner expects all major ERP and CRM software vendors to offer blockchain capabilities as an add-on feature in the next two years.
Tech 17 September 2019
Linux malware masks illicit crypto mining with fake network traffic
Known as Skidmap, the malware is not only harder to detect, it also gives the attackers unfiltered access to the affected system.
Business 17 September 2019
Neufund secures legal clearance for token offering in Liechtenstein
Fintech startup Neufund is set to list the first retail offering on its platform after securing legal clearance from the Financial Monetary Authority in Liechtenstein.
Tech 17 September 2019
NBA star uses blockchain to sell digital tokens tied to Nets contract
Spencer Dinwiddie has turned to blockchain technology to tokenize his $34 million contract extension.
Tech 16 September 2019
Crypto mining supply in Q2 fails to meet market demand, research finds
After taking a huge hit in 2018, cryptocurrency mining has bounced back and the industry is now booming, a report by Token Insight has indicated.
Tech 16 September 2019
Blockchain-powered tenancy deals coming soon to Queensland real estate
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) partnered with a local blockchain startup Igloo to develop a platform that will turn tenancy agreements to smart contracts.
Business 16 September 2019
JPMorgan adds rival Deutsche Bank to blockchain-based network
The German bank, considered to be the fifth largest in the region, becomes the latest bank to join the Interbank Information Network (IIN).
Tech 16 September 2019
UK teen suspected of selling stolen music for crypto arrested
The City of London Police have arrested a teen who is accused of stealing unreleased music and selling it online for cryptocurrency.
Tech 13 September 2019
Kenya firms urged to adopt blockchain, AI
Kenya should adopt blockchain technology to alleviate some of the challenges facing the economy.
Tech 13 September 2019
Blockchain devices market to hit $1.3B by 2024: report
The report revealed that the sector will be propelled by the rising adoption of blockchain technology in retail as well as increased venture capital funding for the industry.
Business 13 September 2019
Blockchain revenue streams grow profits for businesses
The integration of Bitcoin SV has introduced new business models, enabling businesses develop blockchain revenue streams and get a competitive edge.
Tech 12 September 2019
South Korean mobile carrier Union Mobile launches blockchain project
The ELYNET platform is designed to provide Union Mobile users differentiated mobile services powered by blockchain.
Interviews 12 September 2019
Craig Wright discusses economic policies, the housing bubble and Bitcoin
In a recent discussion with Australian economist Steve Keen and Metanet TV editor Jon Southurst, Dr. Craig Wright shared his thoughts on monetary and economic policies, the debt and financial crisis, Bitcoin and much more.
Business 12 September 2019
Coinbase to launch IEO platform in a year’s time, exec reveals
U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase intends to launch an initial exchange offering (IEO) platform in less than a year’s time.
Business 11 September 2019
Nigeria preparing to include digital currencies in capital market: report
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly set up a committee that will work on a regulatory framework for blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
Business 11 September 2019
South Africa’s Luno exchange reaches 3M wallets milestone
South African cryptocurrency exchange and wallet Luno has registered stellar growth, hitting 3 million wallets.
Business 11 September 2019
US Treasury: Cryptos must adhere to tough market regulations
U.S. Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Sigal Mandelker believes that crypto companies do not pay enough attention to implementing procedures that can deter criminal activities.
Tech 11 September 2019
The Metanet Blog: How domain naming and locating enable data ownership
Jack Davies has returned to his block to explain how the Metanet doesn’t solve identity problems on its own, but It can with some smart applications.
Business 10 September 2019
UNISOT: Building on Bitcoin SV
UNISOT is one of the most revolutionary platforms on the Bitcoin SV network and is poised to change the core of global supply chains.
Business 10 September 2019
Thai crypto exchange Bitkub bags $1.67M in pre-Series A funding
Bitkub is one of only three cryptocurrency exchanges that the Thai Securities and Exchanges Commission has licensed to operate in the Southeast Asian country.
Business 10 September 2019
US brokerage Charles Schwab not getting into ‘speculative’ crypto
Charles Schwab, which has $3.3 trillion worth of assets under management, dismissed cryptos at a time when most of its competitors are making aggressive moves into the industry.
Tech 9 September 2019
Dr. Craig Wright discusses tracing, fighting crime with Bitcoin
Bitcoin has earned a bad reputation over the years as the currency that can shield criminals from the reach of the law. However, this is all about to change as court orders start bringing the criminals to book by tracing their transactions and freezing their assets.
Business 9 September 2019
Swiss bank president: It’s unlikely crypto will become widely used
While the use of cryptocurrencies has continued to surge in recent years, the president of the Swiss National Bank doesn’t think they’ll ever be used widely as money in Switzerland.
Business 9 September 2019
Crypto trader in Norway jumps off building to protect stash
The Oslo-based trader, whose identity has been withheld, has been reportedly very open about his crypto wealth and, as can be expected, the wrong people took notice.
Business 6 September 2019
Embattled Canadian blockchain firm Vanbex sells IP amid criminal probe
Canadian blockchain firm Vanbex has sold its intellectual property to Hyperion, a Toronto-based crypto broker dealer.
Business 6 September 2019
Aon, Lloyds of London lead growing crypto insurance industry
Lloyds of London has become a major player in the crypto insurance sector, facilitating a $255 million policy for Coinbase, a $100 million policy for crypto custodian BitGo and more.
Tech 5 September 2019
Germany wants to pay you in crypto to fight climate change
The lawmakers from Germany’s Free Democratic Party are pushing for the adoption of a policy that will reward, in crypto, anyone who removes greenhouse gases such as CO2 from the atmosphere.
Business 5 September 2019
Twitter won’t launch crypto, Dorsey says as he takes jab at Libra
Social media platform Twitter doesn’t intend to launch a cryptocurrency, its founder and CEO Jack Dorsey made clear recently.
Tech 5 September 2019
Dr. Craig Wright developing new solution for human rights and property
In his recent blog post, nChain Chief Scientist Dr. Craig Wright revealed that he and his team have been working for several years on solutions to the issue of property.
Interviews 5 September 2019
Jimmy Nguyen: BSV supporters believe in its technical fundamentals, scaling ability
Asked about what effect recent legal proceedings with Dr. Craig Wright have on the Bitcoin SV ecosystem, Founding President of the Bitcoin Association Jimmy Nguyen pointed out that BSV is bigger than any one individual.
Tech 4 September 2019
Huobi to launch its $500 blockchain-powered phone
Not wanting to fall behind China Telecoms, Huobi is coming out with its own blockchain mobile solution.
Business 4 September 2019
Kidnapped Chinese student released after paying $800,000 BTC ransom
While the student has been released, China has warned that they’ve seen kidnapping scams before.
Business 4 September 2019
Elliptic raises $23 million Series B as it targets Asian market
The company will use the funding to expand into new markets, key among them Asia.
Business 4 September 2019
Amazon may announce crypto to rival Libra, but will it really matter?
Analysts just don’t think Amazon will let Facebook run away with the market space.
Business 4 September 2019
North Korea denies stealing $2 billion in crypto
North Korea denies accusations, and blames a conspiracy against them.
Business 4 September 2019
Dr. Craig Wright: Bitcoin is anything but anonymous
Dr. Wright took to his blog to better explain to us how bitcoin is private, but not anonymous.
Business 3 September 2019
European Central Bank exec slams Libra as ‘cartel-like’
Luxembourg lawyer and ECB executive board member Yves Mersch called Facebook out on its crypto whose central governance will be its greatest impediment.
Tech 3 September 2019
HSBC completes landmark blockchain letter of credit in 24 hours
Global banking giant HSBC has completed the first ever blockchain letter of credit denominated in the Chinese yuan.
Tech 3 September 2019
How Metanet can facilitate a P2P value network on Bitcoin SV
nChain researcher Jack Davies broke down the nodes an edges that make up the Metanet DAG and how the Metanet protocol can be used to create on-chain DAG structures that can facilitate a peer-to-peer value network on Bitcoin SV.
Business 3 September 2019
Baton Systems raises $12M to develop inter-bank blockchain payments
The California-based startup works with banks, clearinghouses and exchanges, enabling on-demand payments using blockchain technology without the need to overhaul the users’ existing systems.
Business 2 September 2019
Canadian crypto scammers turn to the simplest scam trick ever
The scammers used the simplest technology to scam potential victims: a poster.
Business 2 September 2019
Crypto scam kingpin tortured and murdered by accomplices
When a scammer couldn’t pay his team, they put him through hell to get answers
Business 2 September 2019
Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao launches first celebrity crypto
Users of the crypto can exchange it for souvenirs and fan paraphernalia.
Tech 30 August 2019
Cryptojacking malware attacks surge by 29% in Q1 2019: report
McAfee Labs revealed that as the crypto market grew, so did attacks.
Tech 30 August 2019
Canadian crypto miner Hut 8 profits up 250% in its best quarter ever
Hut8 rode the market to a huge year over year increase.
Tech 30 August 2019
Blockchain-powered smartphones coming to China in the 5G era
China Telecom is readying their plans for the most advanced smart phones in the world.
Tech 30 August 2019
Bitmain chip supplier TSMC slapped with multiple lawsuits
TSMC is accused of using its rival’s technology to make billions of dollars’ worth of sales.
Business 30 August 2019
Financial auditing procedures simplified with BSV
Bitcoin SV has greatly simplified financial auditing procedures, giving businesses the ability to implement automated and self-enforced auditing processes.
Business 29 August 2019
Over half of the top 50 universities offer blockchain courses: Report
The report indicates theres been a 42% increase of blockchain courses offered, year over year.
Tech 29 August 2019
France shuts down Monero cryptojacking botnet
To spread the virus, the cybercriminals sent emails promising easy money or erotic pictures.
Business 29 August 2019
Constellation partners with US Air Force to tackle big data
The USAF hopes Constellation can bring their legacy systems into the 21st century.
Business 29 August 2019
Remittance platform for Venezuela’s Petro ready for use
Venezuela’s crypto is now ready to be used for remittances, but will that help anyone?
Tech 28 August 2019
Argo blockchain expands crypto mining capabilities
Argo is not only expanding, but telling the world how well they’re doing.
Business 28 August 2019
Alibaba, 7 others to receive first batch of China’s digital currency
Reports indicate not only which companies will receive the currency first, but many details about the currency as well.
Business 27 August 2019
Daily settlement for Bitcoin SV now available on OKEx
OKEx is announcing lots of great changes to their BSV offerings.
Business 27 August 2019
Brazil central bank now follows IMF for crypto classification
The Banco Central do Brasil, has announced that it now classifies traded cryptocurrencies as assets.
Business 27 August 2019
Bahrain, Abu Dhabi want to be Gulf’s leading hub for cryptocurrencies
A new report details how intense the competition is between these two gulf states.
Tech 26 August 2019
Literatus review: Create content and get paid
Literatus allows you to monetize the content you create, and rewards content you appreciate.
Business 26 August 2019
Thai SEC warns against yet another crypto investment scam
The new Thai scam poses as a legitimate digital currency trading platform operating from overseas.
Tech 26 August 2019
Africa’s largest bank joins Marco Polo trade finance network
Standard bank hopes by joining the network, it will have better efficiency and security.
Business 26 August 2019
Absolutely, yes: Overstock to retain focus on crypto after CEO exit
Overstock wants to be clear that they will still be a leader in crypto despite Patrick Byrne’s departure.
Events 26 August 2019
Less than a week to go before the CambrianSV Bootcamp in Bali
The eagerly anticipated first of its kind Proof of Work Bitcoin SV (BSV) Developers Bootcamp kicks off on August 30, and the excitement is palpable.
Business 23 August 2019
The Bitcoin Vision: Episode 23
This week’s episode of the Bitcoin Vision comes from Siberia, Russia, where Founding President of the Bitcoin Association Jimmy Nguyen was a guest speaker at the recent Baikal Blockchain and Crypto Summit.
Business 23 August 2019
Rwanda’s central bank considering issuing digital currency
Rwanda’s looking to learn from other countries in how it could build its own new digital currency.
Business 23 August 2019
Chainalysis launches real-time alerts for ‘suspicious transactions’
The new feature should help businesses mitigate risk by avoiding risky transactions.
Business 23 August 2019
How blockchain is transforming business models
Blockchain-based software products, tokenization and peer-to-peer platforms are just some of the ways in which blockchain is transforming business models.
Tech 22 August 2019
Ukraine seizes crypto mining equipment from nuclear power plant
The operation could be in trouble for introducing computers into a nuclear power plant, which is illegal.
Business 22 August 2019
US court summons WAX and OPSkins Group over illegal ICO lawsuit
The two companies could be in big trouble for violating securities laws.
Tech 22 August 2019
Cryptojacking code in Ruby libraries exposes over 3,500 people
Hackers used the RubyGems.org service to deliver malicious code to crypto developers.
Tech 21 August 2019
Japan’s largest gift card marketplace to use blockchain technology
Amaten hopes to increase efficiency by implementing blockchain technology in its marketplace.
Business 21 August 2019
Israel Bitcoin Association petitions banks to reveal crypto policy
The crypto advocacy group is fighting to get fair treatment from Israeli banks.
Business 21 August 2019
ICO Rating settles with SEC for failing to disclose payments
The ICO research company had failed to disclose some of its business, and is paying a penalty.
Events 20 August 2019
Meet the participants of the CambrianSV Bootcamp in Bali
On August 30, developers from across the world will congregate in the island of Bali, Indonesia, for the first of its kind Proof of Work BSV Developer Bootcamp.
Business 20 August 2019
With 2,000 applications, Israel fintech regulator eyes licensing changes
The Israeli Capital Market Authority is seeking to make changes to its licensing regime in order to encourage competition and grow the country’s fintech industry.
Tech 20 August 2019
Jack Davies ventures into all things technical that form Metanet protocol
The goal of the Metanet protocol is to provide a structure for the organization of internet-like data that is mined on the Bitcoin SV blockchain.
Business 20 August 2019
CoinOne’s Malta crypto exchange CGEX shutting down
Malta-based CGEX exchange announced in a blog post that their official end of service date will be on September 18.
Events 20 August 2019
Businesses should attend CoinGeek Seoul conference — here’s why
On October 1, all businesses should attend the CoinGeek Seoul conference and learn how Bitcoin SV can transform their operations.
Interviews 19 August 2019
Jimmy Nguyen talks fulfilling the original Bitcoin vision with Nasdaq
Jimmy Nguyen returned to Nasdaq TV to discuss more about the history of Bitcoin, and why only Bitcoin SV follows the original vision.
Business 19 August 2019
How Keynes’ misunderstood Say’s law: Dr. Wright
Dr. Wright returns with his thoughts on how John Keynes might have corrupted economic theory through a simple misunderstanding.
Tech 19 August 2019
After crypto mining hangover, Nvidia posts 17% growth in revenue
Nvidia is slowly recovering as the crypto mining industry gears back up for growth.
Tech 19 August 2019
Bitcoin Faucet review: Onboarding the world to Bitcoin SV
Bitcoin Faucet seeks to solve Bitcoin SV’s onboarding issue by endeavoring to find new ways to bring more people aboard the Bitcoin movement.
Business 16 August 2019
South Korea’s CoinOne exchange issues official coin listing criteria
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange CoinOne has issued its official listing criteria, laying down nine requirements for projects that seek to list on the platform.
Business 16 August 2019
Blockchain startups raise $3.2B in H1 as IEOs take over
The study, conducted by TeqAtlas, revealed that token generation events continue to be the favored funding method.
Business 16 August 2019
Future of supply chain management is Bitcoin SV
In today’s blockchain ecosystem, Bitcoin SV (BSV) has stood out and has been hailed as the future of supply chain management.
Business 15 August 2019
The Bitcoin Vision: Episode 22
In this week’s episode of the Bitcoin Vision, Bitcoin Association Founding President Jimmy Nguyen highlights some of the major developments in the Bitcoin SV ecosystem.
Tech 15 August 2019
Walmart reasserts interest in blockchain-powered drones
Walmart is pushing ahead with technology to coordinate how drones fly.
Tech 15 August 2019
New Monero mining malware is able to avoid detection
The new malware doesn’t show up in the task manager, making it difficult to detect.
Business 15 August 2019
Fresh round of IRS letters targets misreporting crypto traders
The IRS is now getting much more specific and targeted in how it goes after traders.
Business 15 August 2019
SEC inks $7 million settlement with ICO issuer PlexCorps
PlexCorps has agreed to pay its penalty for offering unregistered securities.
Business 14 August 2019
UN probes 35 North Korean cyber-attacks
A report from the U.N. Security Council dives into how bad North Korea has been as a cyber security hacker.
Tech 14 August 2019
Blockchain unicorn Bitfury launches AI unit
Bitfury is turning to artificial intelligence to help support its blockchain plans.
Business 13 August 2019
SEC files emergency action against ‘crypto guru’ for $15 million fraud
Prosecutors want the self-styled crypto guru to stop raising funds for his tokens.
Tech 13 August 2019
India’s largest telco to launch blockchain platform
Reliance Jio Infocomm wants to be a big blockchain player in Asia, and is starting out big.
Tech 13 August 2019
Canon DSLR hacked with crypto-demanding ransomware – but for research
Researchers have proven that even a digital camera can be attacked by ransomware, putting your pictures at risk.
Tech 12 August 2019
IBM files new patent for a blockchain web browser
The browser will maintain a record of browser events in a blockchain using a peer-to-peer network, according to IBM’s patent filing.
Tech 12 August 2019
Updated cryptojacking malware steals user data from 500,000 computers
Having infiltrated over 500,000 machines globally, the Smominru cryptojacking malware has now been updated to steal user data from its victims.
Business 12 August 2019
RateSV releases version 1.0, bringing financial big data to blockchain
The goal of RateSV is to build a bridge between the real world and the blockchain world, enabling the flow of data between the two.
Events 12 August 2019
The 2nd BSV Virtual Hackathon is only a week away — are you ready?
The 2nd Bitcoin SV (BSV) Virtual Hackathon is almost here, and the excitement is palpable.
Business 9 August 2019
South Korea’s Bithumb entering Singapore via local Bitholic exchange
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is making its debut in Singapore via a deal with Bitholic, a local crypto trading platform.
Tech 9 August 2019
Etihad Airways explores blockchain to distribute products, services
Etihad Airways has teamed up with Winding Tree on a blockchain-powered platform for distributing products and services without the need for third parties.
Business 9 August 2019
How blockchain can increase transaction throughput
Bitcoin SV continues to be the trailblazer, setting an example of how blockchain can increase transaction throughput beyond legacy technology.
Business 8 August 2019
New Jersey issues cease and desist order to two crypto companies
The two companies were accused of offering unregistered ICOs.The two companies were accused of offering unregistered ICOs.
Tech 8 August 2019
GermanWiper erases victim’s data but still demands ransom in BTC
This viscious new ransomware spread through a job application, and leaves nothing in its wake.
Business 7 August 2019
Beware of fake IRS letters trying to con crypto taxpayers
Although it isn’t tax season, scammers are using the authority of the IRS to try and trick unsuspecting victims.
Business 7 August 2019
Trading Technologies pulls the plug on crypto trading platform
Trading Technologies didn’t gather enough users to keep its platform going, so its shutting the thing down.
Business 7 August 2019
Swissquote Bank reports profit fall in H1 as crypto business declines
Although the crypto markets moved quite a bit in early 2019, Swissquote Bank didn’t profit from it.
Tech 7 August 2019
Product tracing and logistics make up majority of blockchain projects
The University College of London has released their findings of the industries most using blockchain.
Tech 6 August 2019
Samsung adds over a dozen new dapps to its Blockchain Keystore
Samsung extends its lead over other smartphone manufacturers by adding several new blockchain apps to its store.
Business 6 August 2019
Failed joint venture causes trouble for Israeli blockchain firm
Orbs is being sued by a former partner, who claims it didn’t hold up to its side of the bargain.
Business 6 August 2019
Dr. Craig Wright on why law matters
Dr. Craig Wright has a lot of false narratives to clean up, but the law will be on his side.
Editorial 6 August 2019
Crypto media creates fake news after Quasar upgrade
Crypto news sites went wild with stories of failing nodes and forks, but the truth was much more boring.
Tech 6 August 2019
IBM partners with Chainyard to launch blockchain supply chain platform
IBM and Chainyard’s blockchain systems will help several world leading enterprises manage their supply chains.
Business 6 August 2019
Zambia securities regulator warns against investing in Onyxcoin crypto
Onyxcoin isn’t properly registered with the government, and has also been labelled as a scam.
Business 5 August 2019
Thailand regulator intends to tackle crypto money laundering
Maj Gen Preecha Charoensahayanon believes Thailand needs to focus on crypto money laundering, as its proving popular for criminals.
Tech 5 August 2019
Money Button now supports safe on-chain data
Following the advice of Steve Shadders, Money Button has stepped up and upgraded their software for the new OP_RETURN standard.
Business 5 August 2019
The Bitcoin Vision: Episode 21
This week’s episode of The Bitcoin Vision highlights the major developments in the Bitcoin SV (BSV) ecosystem, particularly the Quasar protocol upgrade.
Business 2 August 2019
Brazilian crypto exchange wins legal battle over closed bank account
Banco Bradesco got slapped for shutting down an exchange’s accounts, and may have to pay some legal fees and fines.
Tech 2 August 2019
Canadian Pacific Railway joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Canada’s freight train giant hopes to improve its supply chains as a result of the partnership.
Tech 2 August 2019
Andorra Telecom to integrate blockchain into its internal processes
Andorra hopes to create all new efficiencies in its internal processes by using blockchain tech.
Events 2 August 2019
Are you ready for the 2nd virtual Bitcoin SV Hackathon?
The eagerly awaited second virtual Bitcoin SV Hackathon will bring together some of the world’s best developers as they collaborate to create the best applications on the BSV blockchain.
Business 1 August 2019
Bittrex to launch the first regulated crypto exchange in Middle East
Bittrex and Rain are teaming up to launch a regulated exchange in the Middle East.
Business 1 August 2019
Users can now deposit Bitcoin SV South American exchange Cryptofacil
Cryptofacil now offers deposits to South America in over 250 currencies, but most importantly, Bitcoin SV.
Tech 31 July 2019
Seagate pilots blockchain project to fight counterfeit hard drives
Seagate is now fully prepared to use blockchain technology to fight counterfeits and provide more technology on their products.
Tech 31 July 2019
Russian authorities investigate BTC mining equipment importer
DTPK could be in a spot of trouble over failing to pay the right customs fees for its mining equipment.
Business 31 July 2019
Libra dominates Q2 news as BSV beats major cryptos: Circle Research
Circle have rounded up the biggest stories from the second quarter, and BSV and Libra dominated.
Interviews 31 July 2019
IRS goes after crypto taxation, but it’s doing it all wrong
Despite sending out thousands of letters, it’s evident that the Internal Revenue Service needs to update its vague regulations to tackle the evolving cryptocurrency space.
Tech 30 July 2019
US Department of Defense exploring blockchain for secure messaging
The DoD hopes to allow its staff to privately and securely message each other from around the world with blockchain tech.
Business 30 July 2019
SEC’s first-ever cyber unit chief Robert Cohen stepping down
Cohen steps down as chief to unanimous praise from his peers, who all agree he built the unit into what it is today.
Business 30 July 2019
Bitcoin’s scaling will create a global payment system: Jimmy Nguyen
Thanks to a pursued goal of massive scaling, Bitcoin is returning to its original vision of replacing the world’s payment systems with something better.
Business 30 July 2019
Australian bill to exclude crypto from new cash payment restrictions
The bill chose to exclude digital currencies because it felt they were too new and unregulated to restrict.
Business 29 July 2019
Philippines central bank warns (again) about unregistered crypto exchanges
With crypto trade volumes still on the rise, banks better be wary about the exchanges they are willing to work with.
Business 29 July 2019
ICO promoter CoinLaunch settles with Ontario securities watchdog
CoinLaunch has agreed to pay its penalties and dissolve after violating securities laws.
Business 29 July 2019
Birthday bagel turns into BTC extortion scam for 86-year-old lady
Just hoping to get a free Panera bagel, instead a kindly old lady got accused of watching porn.
Tech 26 July 2019
‘Flawed’ open-source ledger aims to highlight blockchain weaknesses
Researchers from Kudelski Security is set to launch a “purposefully vulnerable” blockchain to highlight vulnerabilities in blockchain ecosystems.
Business 26 July 2019
Crypto escrow firm principal faces charges in New York over $7M fraud
Jon Barry Thompson is accused of taking over $7 million from his clients after making false representations about SegWitCoin (BTC) transactions.
Business 26 July 2019
Nigeria insurance overseer urges caution on adoption of cryptos
Umaru Ibrahim, CEO of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, reminded Nigerians of the risks associated with cryptocurrencies.
Business 26 July 2019
Nigerian politician urges gov’t to create legal framework for cryptos
The Nigerian member of the house of representatives doesn’t want his country to be left behind.
Business 26 July 2019
New Jersey man faces charges over unlicensed crypto exchange
It turns out that opening up a crypto exchange on your own isn’t a great idea.
Business 25 July 2019
The Bitcoin Vision: Episode 20
In this week’s Bitcoin Vision, Founding President of the Bitcoin Association Jimmy Nguyen highlights the latest major developments that have taken place in the Bitcoin SV ecosystem.
Tech 25 July 2019
New York Times unveils blockchain platform to fight fake news
By verifying the metadata of content, the Times will guarantee the legitimacy of their reports.
Business 25 July 2019
New York regulator sets up new division to regulate crypto businesses
The New York Department of Financial Services has set up a specialized crypto department to keep businesses in line.
Tech 25 July 2019
Iran gov’t approves crypto mining ‘mechanism’
After a confusing back and forth over the legality of crypto mining, Iran is taking steps to regulate the process.
Tech 23 July 2019
Uganda president backs use of blockchain to tackle fake drugs
Uganda is hoping blockchain can help root out the problem of counterfeit drugs by tracking the legitimate ones.
Business 23 July 2019
QuickBit leaks 300,000 customer records via unprotected database
QuickBit has revealed that thousands of customers information has been hacked, setting off alarms for customers to act fast.
Business 23 July 2019
Robinhood raises $323M, putting firm at $7.6B valuation
Continuing to be the mainstream darling of the crypto industry, Robinhood recently brought in an impressive investment round.
Business 23 July 2019
Indian crypto users could face up to 10 years in jail
India hasn’t banned cryptos yet, but one panel has recommended that they should.
Business 22 July 2019
Uganda conducting research on cryptos as it seeks to regulate them
As cryptocurrencies increase in popularity throughout Africa, countries like Uganda are racing to regulate them.
Business 22 July 2019
Samourai raises concerns over rival Wasabi’s alleged lack of privacy
Samourai wallet is concerned that Wasabi is leaving breadcrumbs that could lead to end users.
Tech 22 July 2019
Iran has yet to issue license for importing crypto mining rigs
Despite recent reports, Iran is still a very risky place to become a crypto miner.
Business 22 July 2019
No crypto ban in India just yet as gov’t works on regulation: official
The Indian Minister of Finance wanted to make clear that cryptos haven’t been banned yet, and that there are really no laws for them.
Business 19 July 2019
Investment in blockchain firms down over 60% in 2019: report
Despite many industries showing strong interest in blockchain technology, investment appears to be shifting away from the field.
Business 19 July 2019
Kenya joins global regulators opposing Facebook’s crypto plans
Kenya joins several other countries who have serious concerns over Libra’s ambitions.
Tech 19 July 2019
Steve Wozniak launches blockchain energy saving firm
Apple genius Steve Wozniak is hoping that by using blockchain technology, the world can create energy savings.
Business 18 July 2019
The Bitcoin Vision: Episode 19
Founding President of the Bitcoin Association Jimmy Nguyen returns with this week’s episode of The Bitcoin Vision, highlighting the major developments in the Bitcoin SV ecosystem.
Business 18 July 2019
Zimbabwe’s failing currency leads citizens to seek solace in crypto
With several foreign currencies banned by the government, cryptocurrency is providing a safe haven against inflation.
Business 18 July 2019
Trading companies rely on social media algorithms for crypto trends
It can be difficult to read the minds of private investors, but social media can be a pretty handy guide.
Tech 18 July 2019
Blockchain got talent: The multi-trillion dollar blockchain job market
According to multiple surveys, the blockchain job market will explode over the next several years.
Business 17 July 2019
Property firm wants to tokenize real estate industry in Philippines
C Estates wants to make buying property in the Philippines easier and much faster.
Tech 17 July 2019
IBM triples blockchain patents in just one year
While IBM leads in the U.S., it has stiff competition globally with nChain remaining a global leader in blockchain patent holdings.
Tech 17 July 2019
Blockchain use in global healthcare market to surpass $1.7B by 2026
The blockchain industry focused on healthcare is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 48.1%.
Business 16 July 2019
P2P finance overhauling the financial system in developed countries
New opportunities are arising in the developing world as peer to peer transactions are opening up economic freedoms.
Business 16 July 2019
UK drafts economic plan to crack down on crypto money laundering
The United Kingdom wants to stamp out criminal money laundering, and its giving police the tools to do it.
Tech 16 July 2019
MyDashWallet was compromised by hackers for two months
MyDashWallet users better act fast, because there’s a good chance someone might already be stealing their funds.
Business 16 July 2019
Altonomy raises $7 million in Polychain-led seed financing
Altonomy will be better positioned to offer liquidity to their customers with the infusion of funds.
Tech 15 July 2019
South Korean banks, telcos partner on a mobile identity initiative
Major businesses are partnering in South Korea to cut out the government and develop their own identification systems.
Business 15 July 2019
PayFast drops BTC, blames high charges and slow transactions
PayFast still would love to use crypto for transactions, but BTC just wasn’t cutting it.
Business 15 July 2019
Bitfunder CEO sentenced to 14 months in prison
Jon Montroll is going to prison for more than a year for misusing customer funds.
Business 12 July 2019
SEC approves Props as the first consumer RegA+ token
The SEC has given its thumbs up to Props, an easy to integrate token that rewards content creators.
Tech 12 July 2019
Crypto mining to get approval in Iran as gov’t seeks to boost economy
Iran is looking to legalize crypto mining in an effort to wiggle out of its economic hardship.
Business 12 July 2019
Brazilian firm to launch world’s first coffee-backed crypto
Minasul plans to begin offering a crypto that can help coffee farmers secure liquidity based on their future growth.
Business 11 July 2019
US elections commission approves crypto token’s use in campaign
In its advisory opinion, the U.S. Federal Election Commission determined that the OMR tokens don’t constitute compensation.
Tech 11 July 2019
Shell invests in New York-based blockchain clean energy startup
LO3 operates the Exergy platform, which tracks the flow of energy as it’s added to a shared, local energy network.
Business 11 July 2019
Canadian crypto exchanges must register with FinTRAC by June 2020
The new law will require all crypto exchanges in Canada to verify the identity of any client who transacts more than C$1,000 in crypto.
Business 10 July 2019
Russia pushes adoption of digital currencies bill to autumn session
The bill on digital financial assets (DFA) has run into some obstacles in the State Duma and will most likely not meet the expected deadline.
Tech 10 July 2019
Blockchain jobs grow steadily, offering twice the average US salary: study
According to a new study by TeqAtlas, blockchain jobs have grown by 139% compound annual growth rate between 2013 and 2018.
Business 10 July 2019
Card, bank account payment option available for Poloniex customers
With the fiat integration, Poloniex intends on reestablishing its position as a dominant player in the U.S. crypto scene.
Business 10 July 2019
Fortress Group to buy Mt. Gox creditors’ claims at $900 per BTC
Fortress group wants to relieve the long pain and suffering of Mt. Gox creditors by buying their claims out cheap.
Business 10 July 2019
South African BTC Ponzi scheme admits it can’t compensate investors
Bitcoin Wallet, which by all apperances is an obvious Ponzi scheme, now surprisingly can’t pay back its investors.
Business 10 July 2019
Blockchain supply chain market to grow by 10,000% by 2025: study
Taking advantage of the blockchain to trace supplies is going to explode in growth according to an Allied Market Research study.
Business 8 July 2019
SEC seeking a blockchain data provider to improve compliance
The SEC is looking for a data provider for several blockchains so it may monitor their activity.
Editorial 8 July 2019
Yet another Pan-African crypto launches—do we need them all?
Safcoin has launched, claiming to be a crypto for all of Africa. But do we need it when we have Bitcoin SV?
Business 8 July 2019
Indian police arrest 4 linked to KBC Coin crypto scam
An investment that offered 10 times returns ended up being a scam, which shouldn’t be that surprising.
Business 5 July 2019
Maduro orders Venezuela’s leading bank to accept Petro
Maduro continues to push the Petro on his country hoping it can save the economy.
Business 5 July 2019
VC firm sues Menlo One blockchain team over token value inflation
Invictus Hyperion wants $75,000 back for its investment into ONE tokens, which they say was badly mishandled.
Business 5 July 2019
New research labels volume on BitMEX, Coinbase among most legit
Alameda took a hard look at the reality of the world’s exchanges and determined which ones were faking their volume the most.
Tech 4 July 2019
Three largest Australian banks joins IBM’s blockchain platform
Commonwealth Bank, ANZ and the Westpac Bank will test IBM’s blockchain on bank guarantees.
Business 4 July 2019
China’s largest financial news provider adds crypto support
Despite a crackdown by the government, news outlets in China continue to report on cryptocurrency news.
Business 4 July 2019
Third defendant pleads guilty in the $4.7 million BTC fake ID ring
A Toledo area scam has resulted in millions stolen, and atleast three going to jail.
Business 3 July 2019
BitFlyer exchange reopens domestic accounts after one year suspension
Bitflyer has spent a year clearing its name from accusations of bad money laundering practices, but it’s now ready to re-open.
Business 3 July 2019
UK regulator grants first license to a crypto asset management firm
The license will allow Prime Factor Capital to operate as a full-scope AIFM under the European Union’s AIFM Directive.
Tech 3 July 2019
Abkhazia to build a large crypto mining firm, its president reveals
Abhazia doesn’t want to get left behind by the cryptocurrency market, so its planning to build its own mining farm.
Business 2 July 2019
US CFTC grants ErisX license for crypto futures contracts
ErisX believes their new futures contracts will help bring institutional investment into the market.
Business 2 July 2019
Dutch government pledges to regulate crypto to combat money laundering
The Netherlands wants to put an end to money laundering, and they are looking at the crypto market as one of the problems.
Business 2 July 2019
Blockchains.com founder buys Nevada bank to push for decentralization
Jeffrey Bearns has completed his acquisition of Kirkwood Bank, with the goal of offering banking to blockhain firms.
Business 1 July 2019
KuCoin responds to mismatches between trading volume, bonus
KuCoin explained the discrepancy as an effort to increase the number of its premium traders.
Tech 1 July 2019
Colorado crypto data center to add 50MW of energy amidst criticism
A new crypto data center is causing controvery in Colorado for its proposed energy use.
Editorial 1 July 2019
15 African nations to launch common currency, but not on blockchain
West African nations are working on a common currency, but it might need some help from blockchain technology.
Business 28 June 2019
HSBC wants to educate customers on cryptocurrency, blockchain
In its June issue of its Liquid newsletter, the bank included information on crypto, compiled by CNBC.
Business 28 June 2019
Facebook Libra accelerates EU banks’ real-time payments plan
Just weeks after announcing its cryptocurrency plans, Facebook is already ruffling feathers in the European Union (EU).
Business 28 June 2019
Bitsane crypto exchange disappears after reportedly scamming investors
The Dublin-based cryptocurrency exchange shut down last week, but customers claimed its issues had started much earlier.
Editorial 27 June 2019
Zimbabwe’s ban on foreign currencies sparks outrage
After banning several fiat currencies, cryptocurrencies might be the answer for Zimbabwe’s problems.
Business 27 June 2019
Cloudflare outage affects crypto exchanges like Coinbase and HitBTC
Cloudfare’s outage was a major inconvenience for several exchanges who rely on it for their network services.
Business 27 June 2019
Imgur raises $20M from micropayments startup Coil
Imgur, the image service website, is incorporating Coil as a micropayment service for its site.
Business 26 June 2019
Hackers take over Tesco’s Twitter account to promote BTC scam
Mischevious hackers took over the Tesco twitter account to push a BTC scam, but it didn’t work as well as they hoped.
Business 26 June 2019
Court awards investors in mining company Ponzi scheme class status
A Connecticut judge has decided that plaintiffs can file a class action lawsuit against a mining Ponzi scheme.
Tech 26 June 2019
German politicians push for blockchain integration, digital euro
Two German political parties have pushed for a greater emphasis on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
Tech 25 June 2019
TruTrace, TheraCann to launch blockchain cannabis platform
Marijuana is about to get a blockchain to prove its quality and trace its origins.
Tech 25 June 2019
Seoul transportation ministry onboards Canadian blockchain startup
Seoul’s new partnership with Graph Blockchain seeks to integrate as much of its transporation services into the blockchain as possible.
Business 25 June 2019
Criminals rarely cash out funds through crypto: Russian central bank
Russian government officials have revealed that criminals prefer to stick to bank cards to get their money.
Business 25 June 2019
Paxful marches on in its mission to use crypto to serve the unbanked
Paxful is expanding their services all over the world in a mission to provide financial freedom to the unbanked.
Tech 24 June 2019
Trend Micro: New cryptojacking malware targets Android devices
Trend Micro warns that Android devices are being targeted by a sneaky new malware that will use their phones for mining.
Tech 24 June 2019
SWIFT to launch blockchain-based payments in ‘do or die’ ultimatum
SWIFT is looking to protect its cross border payment dominance by bringing in its own blockchain technology.
Business 24 June 2019
Kraken warns against scam attempts from punycode lookalike domains
Kraken is warning its users to be wary of scam attempts from suspicious domains and emails that could be trying to steal their funds.
Business 21 June 2019
IBM lays off 1,700 employees, blockchain division largely unaffected
IBM might be going through some cuts, but its careful to keep its blockchain product going.
Business 21 June 2019
Coinbase rolls out real-time push notifications on market fluctuations
Coinbase has added real time price alerts to help their customers get all their information from one place.
Business 21 June 2019
Bittrex crypto exchange expands to Liechtenstein
Bittrex has started operation in Liechtenstein, chosing the country it for its strong regulatory body and financial history.
Business 20 June 2019
Alleged crypto fraudster arrested in Thailand over $11 million scam
A Swiss fraudster allegedly convinced suspects they were buying gold, but ran away with their money instead.
Business 20 June 2019
Royal Bank of Scotland taps ex-Circle exec to lead fintech project
Marieke Flament will lead a small and medium business based unit that will bring blockchain revolution to their banking.
Tech 20 June 2019
Philippines ICT department partners with US firm to explore blockchain
The Philippines are hoping to enhance government efficiency using blockchain technology.
Business 19 June 2019
NY Attorney convicts British citizen for BTC-related fraud
The DOJ has cracked down on another crypto related fraud, this time of a NY company that was misrepresenting itself.
Business 19 June 2019
Coin Metrics integrates crypto Twitter data in new analytics
Coin Metrics is cutting out the noise and chaos of twitter to provide a better analytical platform of market sentiment.
Tech 19 June 2019
Italian banks to use blockchain to improve efficiency
After much study, Italian banks are ready to move forward with blockchain technology to cut the bureaucratic tape.
Business 18 June 2019
Ripple buys stake in MoneyGram in bid to push for the use of XRP
Ripple is hoping a partnership with Moneygram to help adoption of its XRP dark coin.
Business 18 June 2019
Brazil to launch regulatory sandbox for blockchain and fintech
The Brazilian sandbox, supported by several agencies, will allow them to study new technologies while encouraging innovation.
Tech 18 June 2019
New malware impersonates BTC Turk crypto exchange to steal credentials
A new malware takes control of Android phones, and uses all sorts of inventive techniques of stealing a victims crypto.
Business 17 June 2019
UK regulator blacklists fraud company posing as FCA-authorized firm
The FCA has called out a site that was fraudulently cloning another company and acting as an investment scam.
Tech 17 June 2019
100 Japanese manufacturers to share info securely with blockchain
The Japanese manufacturers believe the initiative will help them improve efficiency, with blockchain technology ensuring the data is shared securely.
Business 17 June 2019
Spanish police arrest 35 for laundering over $1 million using BTC
Spain have brought down a big money laundering and credit card fraud ring, who preyed on several victims throughout Europe.
Business 14 June 2019
Circle to shut down its payment app to support other products
Fintech firm Circle has announced that it’s shutting down its payment app, Circle Pay.
Tech 14 June 2019
Canadian university to issue blockchain-based diplomas to 4,800 students
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology becomes the first Canadian university to issue education credentials on the blockchain.
Business 13 June 2019
Square hires former Google director as first member of its crypto team
Square is getting its crypto team started with a big hire, taking a former director from Google to lead the team.
Business 13 June 2019
Helium raises $15 million to integrate blockchain and crypto
Helium now has millions more to work on its internet of things integrations.
Business 13 June 2019
Bittrex lowers USD market fees, announces expansion to Euro markets
Bittrex is making moves to be a more affordable exchange, and plans to expand soon.
Interviews 13 June 2019
German scandal was a major misunderstanding: CoinBene speaks out
CoinBene wants to clear up a misunderstanding that started when a German clone sullied their good name.
Business 12 June 2019
Beaxy crypto exchange launches one month after attempted hack
Beaxy has perservered after several hacking attempts, and it has now launched in nearly 200 countries worldwide.
Business 12 June 2019
Coin Center: Proposed AML regulations violate privacy rights in UK
Coin Center is against proposed new laws in the U.K, but they might just be standing up for more criminal activity.
Business 12 June 2019
Old Mutual will no longer insure crypto-related businesses
Citing the high risk and cost of insuring cryptocurrency businesses, South African insurer Old Mutual has called it quits on the industry.
Business 12 June 2019
Blockchain developers in China to be rewarded as much as $290,000
China is looking to reward blockchain startups in one city, with prizes for those who prove they are furthering the industry.
Interviews 12 June 2019
Paxful expands into developing countries with AirTM partnership
Paxful and AirTM both hope to expand their services with the new partnership, increasing access to cryptocurrency in new regions.
Tech 11 June 2019
Microsoft to make blockchain-based tools available to some users
Users of Microsoft Flow and PowerApps will soon be getting access to blockchain based tools, a report reveals.
Business 11 June 2019
SegWitCoin scam uses Hugh Jackman’s fake endorsement to lure investors
Scammers on an investment website made false statements for Hollywood star Hugh Jackman, making it appear he was using the site to make millions.
Business 10 June 2019
Philippine central bank warns public to be wary of cryptocurrencies
The Philippines central bank has once again warned it’s people about the dangers of crypto, but noted about the potential of blockchain technology.
Business 10 June 2019
Draft law seeks 10-year jail term for crypto dealing in India
India is considering cracking down even harder on cryptocurrency activity, with ten year jail terms and heavy fines.
Tech 7 June 2019
Voatz raises $7 million in Series A led by Overstock’s Medici Ventures
Voatz has raised a lot of money to continue working on their blockchain voting platform.
Business 7 June 2019
Margin lenders lost $13.5 million in May to Poloniex crypto crash
The Poloniex crash cost investors quite a lot, and the exchange is blaming low liquidity.
Tech 7 June 2019
EU to increase data access for blockchain, AI projects
Europe is doing more to make data available to emerging technology, now with a push to get private sector companies involved.
Tech 6 June 2019
Criminals using clone crypto trading site to spread trojans
Hackers have cloned the Cryptohopper website to fool users into giving up their password and stealing their crypto.
Business 6 June 2019
Influential think tank recommends national crypto for Switzerland
A big think tank sees a lot of benefits for Switzerland if it adopts a national cryptocurrency.
Tech 6 June 2019
South Korean postal service considers blockchain for billing system
South Korea’s postal service thinks that blockchain technology could make its billing system to reduce costs.
Business 5 June 2019
Malaysian securities regulator gives green light to 3 crypto exchanges
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has given permission to 3 crypto exchanges to operate, and outlawed all others.
Business 5 June 2019
Polish exchange Coinroom disappears with customers’ funds: report
Coinroom seemed like it might be the best Polish option for cryptocurrency exchanges, but now it’s gone and its customers are searching for their money.
Business 5 June 2019
Dutch crypto exchange Blockport to shut down after failed STO
Blockport didn’t raise as much money as it hoped for, so as a result it is shutting down.
Business 4 June 2019
Items tracked by blockchain sell faster, retailer Carrefour reveals
Carrefour has shown that customers trust products more if they can see where it came from.
Business 4 June 2019
Amero-Isatek to open eight physical cryptocurrency exchanges in Mexico
Amero-Isatek is opening up physical exchanges in underserved Mexican communities.
Business 4 June 2019
Israeli Supreme Court rules bank can’t deny access to crypto exchange
Israel has ruled that banks can’t call cryptocurrency exchanges gambling outfits and refuse to do business with them.
Business 3 June 2019
Bitfinex outage temporarily shuts down withdrawals and deposits
Bitfinex caused a lot of concern amongst their users when the site went down on May 31.
Business 3 June 2019
US, Japan and South Korea lead the world in crypto interest: Report
A recent report reveals the countries with the greatest traffic for cryptocurrency exchanges, and the richer countries naturally rose to the top.
Business 3 June 2019
Long-running BTC mixer Bitcoin Blender voluntarily ceases operations
Bitcoin Blender shut down operations before the law could come crashing down on it, leaving some customers dangerously close to losing funds.
Business 31 May 2019
Wharton business school to introduce crypto, blockchain courses
Wharton wants to ensure its students receive up to date educations, so they’ve added cryptocurrency and blockchain as an option.
Business 31 May 2019
Rwanda central bank warns against get-rich-quick crypto schemes
Rwanda is concerned that its citizens might fall for pyramid schemes, so they’re getting the word out.
Business 31 May 2019
Robinhood’s crypto trades are powered by Jump Trading: report
Robinhood doesn’t want to reveal much about their partner, but a recent report indicates they can offer cryptocurrency thanks to brokerage Jump Trading.
Business 30 May 2019
Don’t use ‘crypto’ as substitute for ‘cryptocurrency’: AP
The Associated Press wants to get everyone in line around how they write cryptocurrency terms.
Business 30 May 2019
Indian police bust $950,000 cryptocurrency pyramid scheme
One Indian group saw others getting rich from cryptocurrency pyramid schemes, so they thought they’d give it a try too.
Business 30 May 2019
Cryptos, AI and mobile money reshaping African payments industry
At a recent event, Markus Eichinger spelled out how cryptocurrency is changing African societies.
Tech 29 May 2019
Two of the largest shipping groups join Maersk’s blockchain platform
Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA CGM, two of the largest shipping companies in the world, have teamed up with Maersk to save money on their paperwork by using the blockchain.
Business 29 May 2019
Blockchain invoice exchange startup Crowdz raises $5.5 million
Blockchain invoice exchange startup Crowdz raises $5.5 million
Tech 29 May 2019
Mphasis, Bitfury team up on new financial services platform
The two companies have teamed up to create a digital token or platform which they believe will automate financial services such as payments.
Tech 29 May 2019
China jails, fines elderly woman for stealing electricity for mining
An elderly woman proved that old dogs can learn new tricks, and stole electricity to support her crypto mining habit.
Tech 29 May 2019
Researcher warns users of WalletGenerator.net their funds are at risk
WalletGenerator.net is providing thousands of paper wallet keys, and they appear to have doubled up on many of them, putting users at a big risk.
Business 29 May 2019
Expert warns app promising $45 daily is a scam, steals credentials
A new malware promises to passively make its users money, but the offer is too good to be true and has been revealed as a scam.
Editorial 28 May 2019
P2P marketplace Paxful focuses on youth of Africa, and it’s paying off
Paxful isn’t content to just be a successful crypto business in Africa, they want to help educate the people and grow the industry through increased adoption.
Tech 27 May 2019
Russian state firm proposes blockchain-based gov’t data system
Rostec, a Russian state-owned holding conglomerate, has proposed the implementation of a blockchain-based government data storage system.
Business 27 May 2019
LocalBitcoins bans users in Iran amidst global tensions
LocalBitcoins didn’t say why they had shutdown for Iran, but global tensions look like they put some pressure on the company and its homeland of Finland.
Business 27 May 2019
Robinhood looking to raise at least $200M in new funding round
Robinhood is riding its popularity to another $200 million and an evaluation nearing $8 billion.
Business 24 May 2019
Brazilian police arrest culprits behind $210 million crypto scam
Brazil has cracked down on a massive pyramid scheme that brought in over 50 thousand victims.
Business 24 May 2019
Russia’s central bank expects crypto regulation bill in spring
A member of the Central Bank of Russia says she expects crypto regulations to kick in sometime in the spring of 2019.
Business 24 May 2019
South Korea announces follow-up study group for blockchain regulations
The Blockchain Regulation Improvement Study Group will assist in the formulation of blockchain regulations in the country.
Business 22 May 2019
Formulating crypto tax guidelines is priority, IRS tells Congress
Responding to congressional pressure, the IRS admits it needs to do a lot more to tax cryptocurrencies.
Business 22 May 2019
Crypto, forex scam reports tripled in UK in 2018: watchdog
The U.K. continued to suffer from crypto scams during the down market, and it appears the old tricks still work.
Tech 22 May 2019
China’s e-commerce firm JD.com has applied for 200 blockchain patents
JD.com, also known as Jingdong and formerly as 360Buy, is one of the leading blockchain patents applicants in the world, and is leading the way in Chinese blockchain patents.
Tech 22 May 2019
ABN AMRO ditches BTC wallet, but eyes blockchain trade inventory system
ABN AMRO got the message that nobody wanted their BTC custodial wallet, so they’ll be working on a blockchain inventory instead.
Tech 22 May 2019
Calastone debuts world’s largest blockchain financial services system
Calastone has launched what they claim is the biggest blockchain for financial service organizations.
Business 22 May 2019
EU central bank: Cryptos aren’t money, not a threat
The EU central bank just doesn’t think cryptos are at a state where they can be used as money, and won’t worry about it until they think it is.
Business 21 May 2019
Africa slowly amassing the numbers to make crypto transactions a reality
Africa has been riding the crypto wave throughout, even when the prospects weren’t so glamorous.
Business 20 May 2019
We are not a Ponzi scheme: OneCoin fiercely defends itself
OneCoin’s team is stepping up to fight back against accusations that it is a pyramid scheme.
Business 20 May 2019
JoyToken, RepuX accused of pulling exit scams after $8M ICOs: report
Two exit scams look like they’ve revealed themselves, running away with millions and leaving a trail of evidence of their true natures.
Business 20 May 2019
Coinbase beats Fidelity to the acquisition of crypto custodian Xapo
Coinbase looks like it beat out Fidelity to buy Xapo, and might be doing so at a $50 million price point.
Business 17 May 2019
Poloniex disables markets for 9 crypto tokens, but only for US clients
Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex will stop offering up to nine cryptocurrencies for its customers based in the United States due to regulatory uncertainty.
Business 17 May 2019
Kraken up in arms over proposed crypto regulation in Canada
Crypto exchange Kraken has submitted a comprehensive response to the proposed security law framework for cryptocurrencies in Canada.
Business 17 May 2019
Another blow to Cryptopia users as exchange is unlikely to reopen
Customers of the debt-ridden New Zealand exchange will have to wait until the investigation into the hack is completed before they can get their assets back.
Business 16 May 2019
Japan’s bitFlyer exchange making changes to margin trading platform
bitFlyer, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan, is set to implement some changes in its margin trading platform effective May 28.
Tech 16 May 2019
BTC-demanding hackers hold Baltimore hostage for second week
The unknown attackers took control of Baltimore City’s systems on May 7, effectively paralyzing the town’s operations.
Tech 16 May 2019
Fidelity Investment seeks talent for digital assets team
The investment management firm, which is the fifth largest asset manager in the world, is hiring in nine positions related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
Tech 15 May 2019
Bitcoin SV-powered Kronoverse set to revolutionize gaming industry
Kronoverse is an independent startup game development studio that develops its games on the blockchain, Bitcoin SV in particular.
Business 15 May 2019
Huobi targets high volume traders with new OTC desk
Huobi Global has launched its new over-the-counter (OTC) desk that targets high net worth individuals and high volume digital asset traders.
Tech 15 May 2019
Facebook edges closer to crypto reality with ex-Coinbase exec hires
Facebook may have been mum on the progress of its crypto project, but behind the scenes, the social media giant is busy putting together a formidable team.
Business 14 May 2019
Bitfarms crypto mining reviving the economy of small Canadian towns
Bitfarms is trying to write a new narrative about mining firms, and reviving the economy of some towns while at it.
Business 14 May 2019
ICO market down 97% as investors turn to IEOs: BitMEX research
Investors have fled the ICO market, perhaps due to the poor performance of most of the projects that have raised funds in ICOs.
Business 14 May 2019
American payments startup Uphold partners with Ledger
Ledger, renowned for its crypto hardware storage solutions, will work with Uphold to better protect its customers’ funds.
Business 13 May 2019
FBI seizes DeepDotWeb, believed to have made over 8,000 BTC
DeepDotWeb helped users find dark web resources and made potentially millions. The FBI has put an end to it.
Tech 13 May 2019
Malta to have first government agency run on blockchain system
Malta’s Registry of Companies will be run on a blockchain system, with the goal of increasing efficiency and reducing bureaucracy.
Business 13 May 2019
Currency.com to offer first government bonds pegged to crypto
Belarusian cryptocurrency trading startup Currency.com has announced that it will launching the world’s first government bonds pegged in crypto.
Tech 8 May 2019
Russian court overturns decision to ban exchange aggregator site
A hearing in a district court in the city of Omsk overturned the earlier decision to ban Best Change.
Business 8 May 2019
Multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme OneCoin sued by aggrieved investor
A former investor in the infamous OneCoin cryptocurrency project has sued the firm over the loss of $130,000.
Tech 8 May 2019
Hackers using Confluence servers to install cryptojacking malware
Hackers have found a way to use popular documentation app Confluence to install their cryptojacking software.
Business 7 May 2019
Cobinhood parts ways with co-founder, cites emotional instability
Cobinhood is trying to distance itself from co-founder Tai-yuan Chen because they are afraid he’s a danger to their employees safety.
Tech 7 May 2019
PepsiCo improves ad efficiency by nearly 30% using blockchain program
The food and beverage giant partnered with MindShare media agency in the program and saw a 28% improvement.
Tech 7 May 2019
Microsoft and Starbucks’ bean-to-cup blockchain program brewing
The bean-to-cup project, collaborated on by Starbucks and Microsoft, is getting much closer to completion, the companies announced recently.
Tech 7 May 2019
India’s Tech Mahindra to introduce blockchain solution for spam calls
Tech Mahindra, in a partnership with Microsoft, believes it has the solution to millions of spam calls.
Tech 7 May 2019
Pfizer and AmerisourceBergen join blockchain supply chain group
In an effort to solve their chargeback problems, several pharmaceutical giants have formed a blockchain working group.
Business 3 May 2019
US prosecutors move to detain crypto shadow banking defendant
Afraid that he might flee, Arizona prosecutors have asked for Reginald Fowler, one of the shadow bankers for Bitfinex, to be detained.
Business 3 May 2019
Blockchain firm Vanbex sues ex-contractor for defamatory statements
Vanbex wants to prove that its not a scam, and blames a former employee for making them look like one.
Business 3 May 2019
Square sets a record revenue, profits still low
Square has reported new record high revenues, proving crypto interest keeps growing. Unfortunately for them, profits have remained low.
Tech 3 May 2019
New Washington State law gives blockchain records legal validity
Washington State has passed a law giving a whole new legal impact to records saved on a blockchain.
Tech 3 May 2019
Shellbot cryptojacking malware shuts down other cryptominers
A new wave of malware selfishly turns off all other mining going on and takes all the processing power for itself.
Business 1 May 2019
US citizens can now accept tax refunds in crypto
Bitpay have announced a new deal that will allow US citizens to receive their tax refunds in BTC.
Business 1 May 2019
NY DA charges two with providing shadow banking for crypto companies
The New York District Attorney are after two men for providing secret banking services for cryptocurrency companies.
Business 1 May 2019
Think tank ITIF releases guideline on regulating blockchain technology
The ITIF says the US should do more to support blockchains, and they might have the influence to make it happen.
Tech 30 April 2019
Moody’s warns of risks posed by private blockchains
Moody’s warned that private blockchains are at risk of fraud because of their lack of decentralization.
Business 30 April 2019
Crypto scams in Australia up 190% in 2018, losses exceed $4M
Despite the down market, crypto scams continue to hit Australia pretty hard.
Business 30 April 2019
Bakkt acquires crypto custody startup as it awaits regulatory approval
Bakkt have acquired Digital Asset Custody Company (DACC), a startup that offers crypto custody solutions that mainly target institutional clients.
Business 29 April 2019
KuCoin and RChain act promptly to thwart fraudulent investors’ plans
KuCoin and RChain are acting fast to advise customers that an address might be trying to scam them out of their money.
Tech 29 April 2019
Crypto hardware wallet firm Ledger detects desktop phishing malware
Ledger has warned their users that they may be subject to a crypto phishing attack that tries to get their passwords.
Business 29 April 2019
Brazilian police find BTC mining operation tied to drug trafficking
Brazilian police thought they had caught a drug smuggler, but it turns out he was linked to an illegal BTC mine as well.
Tech 26 April 2019
Beef tracking gets easier as BeefChain receives USDA certification
BeefChain wants to give everyone the peace of mind that their beef has been handled well, and give them all the info they want about its supply chain.
Business 26 April 2019
Malta watchdog warns against fraudulent crypto projects
Malta is looking to help everyone out a little bit by pointing out the common tricks of scams.
Business 26 April 2019
India starts consultations on possible total ban of cryptos
India looks like it’s getting serious about banning cryptocurrencies, and it could all be pinned on a few bad actors.
Business 25 April 2019
BTC now purchasable at over 2,100 grocery stores in the US
Coinstar, the coin-cashing machines company announced recently that it had partnered with crypto startup Coinme to offer BTC purchase services in many grocery stores.
Business 25 April 2019
Bittrex expands its USD markets to Rhode Island after New York feud
After its feud with New York, Bittrex has decided to take its business to the tiny Rhode Island.
Business 25 April 2019
Crypto tracking startup Chainalysis adds four more cryptos to its list
Chainalysis has expanded its tracking service to now cover ten cryptocurrencies in total.
Business 24 April 2019
No crypto winter for BlockFi as client base reaches 50%, deposits top $53M
BlockFi said it has brought in $18 million worth of Bitcoin Core (BTC) and ETH deposits since March. The total amount held in interest-paying accounts now stands at $53 million.
Tech 24 April 2019
IBM granted patent for a DLT-based mobile data sharing platform
IBM now has a patent to use DLT to verify information shared between mobile devices in real time.
Business 24 April 2019
After SEC trouble, ParagonCoin to sell cannabis co-working space
After failing to attract the business it had hoped for, ParagonCoin has no choice but to ditch its offices.
Editorial 24 April 2019
Surprisingly, Africans use crypto more for speculation than for transacting
Cryptocurrencies are helping millions of Africans find a cheaper and faster alternative to legacy money transfer services, although Africans are using cryptos more for trading and speculative reasons.
Business 24 April 2019
NYDFS clarifies Bittrex license rejection, Bittrex claims bad faith
The New York Department of Financial Services has provided further explanation for why Bittrex didn’t get a BitLicense, but the exchange is not buying it.
Business 23 April 2019
India bans ICOs and crypto startups from regulatory sandbox
While India will accept applications from startups applying blockchain technology, crypto startups will not be allowed to participate in its sandbox.
Business 22 April 2019
New York takes down dark web ring linked to crypto-related laundering
The Manhattan District Attorney has indicted three individuals who were found to have been selling counterfeit drugs on the dark web and using Bitcoin Core (BTC) to launder over $2.3 million.
Tech 22 April 2019
Blockchain legal experts in very high demand, report reveals
It’s difficult to keep up with the demand for lawyers with knowledge on blockchain technology and other associated practices such as digital privacy, according to a report by Law.com.
Business 22 April 2019
Japan crypto exchanges may need better ‘cold wallet’ oversight
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) will require cryptocurrency exchanges to strengthen oversight over cold wallet storage, according to reports.
Business 17 April 2019
Forbes lists top companies exploring blockchain technology
Forbes has put together another big important list, this time covering the top companies researching blockchain technology.
Tech 17 April 2019
Korea’s largest telecom launches a 5G-based blockchain platform
Korea’s KT telecom provider will be launching a new 5G network with underlying blockchain technology for security.
Business 17 April 2019
Crypto exchange KUCoin debuts a decentralized crypto storage service
Crypto exchange KUCoin has partnered with Arwen, a decentralized crypto storage service to offer its users a decentralized storage solution on a centralized platform.
Business 16 April 2019
Japan’s SBI Group invests in local crypto exchange startup FXCoin
SBI Group has invested in a Japanese firm called FXCoin, which hopes to begin offering exchange services.
Business 16 April 2019
France to petition EU members to adopt its new crypto regulations
Growing impatient with a slow moving European Union, France is now pushing for its own regulations to be adopted more broadly.
Business 16 April 2019
Struggling incubator ConsenSys seeking $200M from venture capitalists
ConsenSys, a struggling cryptocurrency incubator, has already pitched to investors in Hong Kong and South Korea looking for $200 million in investment, after months of hard times.
Business 15 April 2019
Japan’s Resona Bank cuts ties with Ripple’s Money Tap remittance service
The bank, considered to be the fifth largest in Japan, was one of the three banks that were using the Money Tap service.
Business 15 April 2019
Harvard University backs crypto firm Blockstack
The university, together with Lux Capital and Foundation Capital, has invested $11.5 million, purchasing 95.8 million Stacks tokens.
Tech 15 April 2019
France approves a bill to allow insurers to offer crypto investments
A new law allows life insurers to invest in cryptos "without any limitation on the amount that can be allocated."
Tech 15 April 2019
Telegram begins private beta testing of blockchain, records high speeds
Telegram has opened the testing of its Telegram Open Network blockchain to a limited number of developers across the world, according to local media reports.
Business 15 April 2019
Lawmakers want IRS to issue urgent guidance on crypto taxes
Twenty-one lawmakers has sent a bipartisan letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting guidance on crypto taxes.
Business 15 April 2019
Hedge fund Polychain Capital assets shrink by 40% in Q4 2018
The crypto winter last year hit the industry hard, and Polychain Capital knows this all too well.
Business 11 April 2019
Mauritius financial watchdog issues guidelines for STOs
The Financial Services Commission stated in the note that securities tokens are categorized as securities under the country’s Securities Act of 2005.
Business 11 April 2019
ICOs raise 35% less funds in Q1 2019 compared to Q4 2018
A report has revealed that the number of ICOs that raised funds has halved.
Tech 11 April 2019
EU’s blockchain forum says blockchain, AI and IoT are the future
The European Union’s blockchain observatory has released a report hailing blockchain, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things as the future.
Business 11 April 2019
As PayPal bans academic writing sites, crypto can step in
Paypal has cracked down on academic writing services that help students cheat their way to a degree. But they might have harmed a valid tutoring industry as well.
Tech 10 April 2019
British hacker who made over £700K in crypto jailed for six years
The UK has delivered a stiff sentence to a British hacker, who used malware to steal hundreds of thousands from victims around the world.
Business 10 April 2019
Mt. Gox legal advocate resigns, says process could take two more years
Andy Pag, the head of Mt. Gox Legal, resigned from his post, telling the creditors that he would step down at the end of the month.
Tech 9 April 2019
Sophisticated botnet attacks Electrum stealing millions of dollars
Electrum, the popular BTC wallet, has confirmed that it was the victim of a massive botnet attack, resulting in the loss of millions.
Business 9 April 2019
Philippines central bank approves three new crypto exchanges
The bear market hasn’t stopped the Philippines from approving three new crypto exchanges.
Business 9 April 2019
Facebook seeks $1 billion investment from VCs for its crypto
Looking to decentralize its blockchain creation a bit more, Facebook is looking for outside investors.
Business 9 April 2019
Crypto traders in Nigeria accuse Paxful exchange of robbery, fraud
Cryptocurrency exchange Paxful is in hot water in Nigeria after crypto traders in the country claimed the firm has been closing down their accounts illegally.
Business 9 April 2019
To attract foreign investment, Africa must regulate cryptos
Regulators have yet to formulate any laws that can foster the growth of cryptocurrency and blockchain in Africa, despite the great need for these solutions in the region.
Tech 9 April 2019
Blockchain-powered fridge allows users to ‘control’ power consumption
More than preserving food items, the refrigerator allows user to control and influence their electricity consumption via an app on their smartphones or tablets.
Business 9 April 2019
Legal concerns prompt gov’t to halt crypto activities in Palau
The country reportedly initiated the moratorium after authorities became concerned with a local crypto startup that falsely claimed to have the government’s backing.
Business 5 April 2019
South Korean top leaders call for a review of its crypto policies
South Korean leaders are afraid that the country may be lagging behind in the crypto space due to heavy regulation.
Business 5 April 2019
Taiwan to implement STOs, plans to introduce crypto laws by June
Taiwan will implement securities token offerings cautiously, the country’s Financial Supervisory Commission has revealed. It intends to introduce new laws for the crypto industry by June.
Business 5 April 2019
Mt. Gox has made decisions over rehabilitation, creditors can appeal
Decisions have been made for thousands of Mt. Gox claimants, but many won’t be happy with what the judge has decreed.
Tech 4 April 2019
Regulations not necessary for blockchain: Austrian economics minister
At a recent blockchain summit, several European leaders discussed the development of blockchain technology, and suggested regulations will only hold it back.
Tech 4 April 2019
Mastercard invests in Girls4Tech for more female cryptographers
After noting that women in the crypto space are like unicorns, Mastercard has made a big investment in promoting women in the space.
Business 4 April 2019
Bithumb halts crypto deposits to allow external audit after $13M hack
Bithumb announced via a blog post that it was halting deposits to give ample time to external auditors to conclude their investigation.
Business 3 April 2019
Coinbase’ wallet insurance coverage stands at $255 million, led by Aon
Coinbase recently explained their extensive cryptocurrency insurance, giving the world a better understanding of how a professional outfit protects its customers.
Business 3 April 2019
Pakistani central bank plans to issue digital currency by 2025
The South Asian country intends to issue a state-backed digital currency by the year 2025 to bring more inclusion and reduce inefficiencies in their monetary system.
Business 3 April 2019
We aren’t being delisted in Tel Aviv: Bitfarms clarifies its position
In a statement to CoinGeek, Bitfarms has cleared up a lot of fake news related to its Tel Aviv listing.
Tech 2 April 2019
Re-engineering the web with blockchain to create a sense of community
As blockchain applications have taken off, one question has taken center stage: Do we build a completely new system or do we build on top of the existing system?
Business 2 April 2019
Crypto mining firm Bitfarms reports $18M loss, plans Toronto listing
Crypto mining firm Bitfarms reports $18.2m loss after particularly difficult year, proposes Toronto listing via deal with Canadian firm.
Business 2 April 2019
Centbee sparks widespread BSV adoption in South Africa with vouchers
Crypto wallet firm Centbee has launched a new and innovative method to acquire cryptos for South Africans. Users can buy Bitcoin SV from all the leading retail stores in South Africa.
Business 1 April 2019
ICOs raise 50+ times less funds in Q1 2019 at $118 million
A report indicates that the money raised by ICOs this year is more than 58 times lower than over the same period last year, showing a crash in faith in that market.
Business 1 April 2019
Former Mt. Gox CEO appeals conviction for data manipulation
Mark Karpeles will appeal the court decision that found him guilty of charges relating to data manipulation.
Business 1 April 2019
Australian crypto scammers prey on the gullible with Facebook’s help
Scammers in Australia are using Facebook to trick users into using their site with faked celebrity endorsements. But Facebook does nothing about it.
Business 29 March 2019
Who is telling the truth? New report accuses CoinBene of cover-up
A new report by Elementus indicates that CoinBene has lied about a recent hack.
Tech 29 March 2019
Gustuff Android trojan targets crypto apps with unique feature
Gustuff has been around since April 2018. Over that time, it has received plenty of updates, all of which have made it more formidable.
Business 29 March 2019
Japan’s largest railway to enable mass payments in crypto
East Japan Railway Company, Japan’s largest railway company, is set to start accepting payments in crypto.
Business 28 March 2019
Swiss regulator labels Envion AG’s $90 million ICO as illegal
Even after a court in the crypto valley of Zug ordered Envion AG to shut down, it somehow keeps on making headlines, for the wrong reasons once again.
Business 28 March 2019
Largest metals trading platform to use blockchain in supply chain
Another company is turning to the blockchain to support its supply chain, this time for metal.
Business 28 March 2019
Japan acquits website owner who used visitors PCs to mine cryptos
Saying he wasn’t causing social harm, Japan let a cryptojacker off easy with a fine.
Business 27 March 2019
Messari adds metrics to eliminate fake crypto trading volume
Cryptocurrency research and analytics firm Messari has stepped up its game in light of recent fake trading volume reports.
Business 27 March 2019
New Yorker accused of crypto investment fraud arrested
A New York resident faces charges of fraud for a scheme to defraud investors in a crypto advisory business.
Business 27 March 2019
North Korean cybercrime group Lazarus still targeting crypto firms
The Lazarus hacker group has not rested, and recently they’ve increased their attacks on cryptocurrency targets.
Business 26 March 2019
Microsoft-owned Bing blocked over 5 million crypto ads in 2018
Bing has released details about just how many crypto ads they blocked in the last year.
Business 26 March 2019
Colorado crypto broker scammed $1.5 million, banned by U.S. regulators
A crypto broker was offering discounted Bitcoin Core (BTC) that seemed to good to be true, and FINRA has shut him down.
Business 26 March 2019
After a failed ICO, one guy is selling his project on eBay for $60,000
After building his blockchain project a little too late and failing to garner interest, this developer is looking to sell the whole thing on eBay.
Editorial 26 March 2019
After QuadrigaCX disaster: Lessons for crypto investors in Africa
Tragic as it was, the QuadrigaCX case opened the eyes of many investors on just how safe—or not—their crypto stashes are.
Business 25 March 2019
Indian police arrest 4 in $14M crypto scam
The Indian police have arrested four suspects in India’s biggest cryptocurrency scam to date.
Business 25 March 2019
Russia postpones second reading of crypto draft laws to April
The State Duma, which is the lower house of parliament, unanimously voted to move the reading of new crypto laws to April.
Tech 25 March 2019
Japan’s SBI Group sets up crypto mining chip operation
SBI has revealed that a new operation will be headed by ex-NASA and serial entrepreneur, Adam Traidman.
Business 22 March 2019
Watch out: Fake Wasabi crypto wallet out to steal your crypto
The scam wallet is an uncanny clone of the real Wasabi wallet. It comes with a fake website and for those who are not keen, it's almost impossible to distinguish between it and the real one.
Business 22 March 2019
UPS partners with blockchain startup for B2B platform
UPS, a global leader in logistics, announced a partnership with Inxeption that targets B2B merchants.
Business 22 March 2019
Alexander Vinnik, still hunger striking, appeals for extradition
Vinnik is seeking the extradition to his homeland of Russia for humanitarian reasons. Vinnik has filed for the extradition in a court in Piraeus, a port city in Attica, Greece.
Tech 21 March 2019
Twitter CEO wants engineers to make crypto ecosystem ‘better’
Jack Dorsey is forming a team of four engineers and one designer who will work full time on open source contributions to the crypto ecosystem.
Business 21 March 2019
Lawmakers vote to force Swiss gov’t to adopt crypto regulations
In a landmark moment for Switzerland, the lower house of parliament has voted in favor of a motion that aims to instruct the country’s Federal Council to apply existing financial regulations to cryptocurrencies.
Business 21 March 2019
New committee seeks to aid lawyers representing QuadrigaCX users
The two law firms representing the customers of failed crypto exchange QuadrigaCX have formed a steering committee to help them in the case against the now-shuttered exchange.
Business 20 March 2019
Australian crypto dealer sued for losing clients’ $14 million
After investing his clients money at the worst possible time, Stefanos Papanastasiou is being sued for losing most of the money.
Business 20 March 2019
Updated Cardinal RAT malware targets Israeli fintech and crypto firms
Cardinal Random Access Trojan (RAT) has resurfaced two years after Unit42 discovered it in 2017.
Business 20 March 2019
Quebec regulator seeks non-compliant blockchain firm investors
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers is looking for investors in the Laboratoire Blockchain Inc firm.
Business 20 March 2019
Crypto malware targeting MyEtherWallet claims 230 victims
A cryptocurrency malware targeting Blockchain.com and MyEtherWallet users was downloaded over 200 times before Google deleted it.
Editorial 20 March 2019
Blockchain fights corrupt African regimes. The bitter war for integrity
Africa has some of the worst corruption problems in the world. Blockchain technology provides the best hope to clean the continent up.
Tech 15 March 2019
Researchers find over 40 bugs in Coinbase, Monero, EOS and more
Security researchers have discovered more than 40 vulnerabilities in the past month in several cryptocurrencies.
Business 15 March 2019
Cboe halts Bitcoin Core futures contracts for an indeterminate time
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has announced that it won't list Bitcoin Core futures contracts in March.
Business 15 March 2019
18-year-old Japanese hacker prosecuted for stealing $134,000 in crypto
Prosecutors in Japan have charged an 18-year-old male with stealing 15 million yen ($134,310 USD) worth of crypto.
Business 15 March 2019
JPMorgan Chase closes crypto startup’s account after JPM Coin reveal
Cryptoraves is crying foul after JPMorgan Chase closed down their bank accounts, and shortly after the announcement of the new JPM coin too.
Business 15 March 2019
Cryptos pose risk to banks, aren’t currency: Global banking regulator
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has declared that cryptocurrencies pose a risk to traditional banks, but they still don’t think its currency.
Business 15 March 2019
The New York Times posts blockchain job but takes it down later
The New York Times posted a blockchain job for 'lead in blockchain exploration,’ but removed the listing just hours later.
Business 14 March 2019
Thailand approves first ICO portal, targets STOs next
Thailand’s Securities and Exchanges Commission has approved the first initial coin offering portal. And the commission isn't stopping there, promising to look into Security Token Offerings next.
Business 14 March 2019
Dutch startup Finturi raises €2 million for blockchain and AI platform
Finturi applies blockchain technology to help businesses access financing against their invoices, and has raised €2 million to do just that.
Business 14 March 2019
IBM partners to launch crypto custody solution targeting banks
IBM will provide the infrastructure for a crypto custody solution by Shuttle Holdings, a New York-based investment firm.
Business 12 March 2019
Malta appoints US security firm CipherTrace to check cryptos
Malta has recruited the assistance of CipherTrace for its cryptocurrency industry, specifically to help with tracking cryptocurrencies.
Tech 12 March 2019
Report calls on EU to stay ahead of US, China in blockchain race
A recent report calls on Europe to set the standard for blockchain technology, and gives specific direction on how to do so.
Business 12 March 2019
CFTC fines crypto startup $1M for offering unlicensed services
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has fined 1pool Limited and its owner a hefty fine for conducting unlicensed financial activities.
Business 11 March 2019
Bitcoin Private accuses HitBTC of fraud, blackmail following delisting
In a letter written by the Petros Law Group, more details behind the delisting of Bitcoin Private have come to light.
Business 11 March 2019
Online banking group Swissquote to offer crypto custody services
Online banking services provider Swissquote has announced its plans to launch crypto custody services beginning March 21.
Business 11 March 2019
The SEC softens its tough stand on ICOs in latest guidelines
In its latest issue of guidelines for the industry, the SEC is friendlier and sounds more eager to inform than to threaten.
Business 8 March 2019
Ban anonymous coins, French National Assembly recommends
France doesn’t want anonymous cryptocurrencies creating any more illegal trade, so they’re looking to limit them.
Business 8 March 2019
Venezuela launches a crypto remittance service
Venezuela is launching a new remittance service for cryptocurrencies, in an effort to save their failing economy.
Business 8 March 2019
Russia’s ruling party launches a blockchain-based e-voting system
United Russia, the ruling party of Russia, has launched a blockchain-based electronic voting system for preliminary voting.
Tech 8 March 2019
France’s largest port is developing a blockchain supply chain system
The port Marseille-Fos in France is developing a blockchain-based supply chain management system to support their Marseille-Fos port.
Tech 8 March 2019
New hardware wallet can store crypto in your phone’s SIM card slot
VaultTel has developed a crypto wallet that fits into your mobile phone’s SIM card slot, and it comes loaded with features.
Business 8 March 2019
Blockchain-based journalism platform Civil token sale goes live
Civil’s token sale went live yesterday, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the support of journalism worldwide.
Business 7 March 2019
Swiss company conducts the first real estate deal on the blockchain
The real estate industry is stuck in its ways in many respects. Now, Blockimmo is paving the way for a new way of conducting business, using crypto.
Business 7 March 2019
Indian crypto exchange Zebpay scraps trading fees
In a move to create more freedom for its users, Zebpay has removed trading fees on their exchange.
Business 7 March 2019
College kids are using free campus electricity to mine cryptos
College dorms don’t charge for electricity, and college kids are taking advantage of that to mine cryptos.
Business 5 March 2019
Russia preparing new measures that could impact digital assets
Russia is about to consider new measures that will affect cryptocurrencies, which could have a big impact on their plans for an oil-backed crypto.
Business 5 March 2019
Digital banking startup Revolut denies money laundering claims
U.K digital banking startup Revolut has refuted claims that it abandoned its anti-money laundering protocols and possibly processed illegal payments. They say it’s just a big misunderstanding.
Business 5 March 2019
Cryptopia exchange reopens its site in read-only mode
After several false signals and delays, Cryptopia exchange has finally gone live again, but still has work to do.
Business 4 March 2019
Former Mt Gox CEO fails in attempt to have case against him stayed
The former CEO of the now-defunct Mt. Gox had made a motion to stay his case, urging it to allow him enough time for an ongoing case in Japan to be determined.
Business 4 March 2019
Binance to issue $100k reward to promote its decentralized platform
Binance will issue a $100,000 reward to its users as it seeks to promote its soon-to-be-launched decentralized exchange.
Business 4 March 2019
Ripple scores minor victory in its make-or-break court case
A class-action lawsuit against Ripple will stay in federal court, a judge has ruled, as moving it to county court could provide an unfair jury pool.
Business 1 March 2019
Kraken offers $100,000 for the discovery of QuadrigaCX coins
Playing up their big brother persona, Kraken has offered to help QuadrigaCX victims by offering a reward for anyone who finds the lost money.
Business 1 March 2019
California proposes cannabis-related businesses to pay tax in crypto
To help cannabis companies with their banking problems, California has proposed allowing them pay taxes with crypto.
Business 28 February 2019
Scam alert! $20 million Chinese crypto startup faking its team
A crypto project in China is increasingly revealing itself as a big scam, with fake team members and the obvious appearance of a pyramid scheme.
Business 28 February 2019
In-browser Monero mining service Coinhive to shut down operations
The Monero in-browser mining service Coinhive has announced that it will shut down operations on March 8.
Business 27 February 2019
Analytics firm Diar says XRP violates Coinbase listing criteria
The recent listing of XRP is causing some headaches for Coinbase, as many say the addition goes against their regulations.
Business 27 February 2019
Indian crypto scam defrauds $259,000 from 12 investors
Police in Mumbai have booked a local entrepreneur for defrauding 12 investors with a scam cryptocurrency coin.
Business 26 February 2019
Bitfinex receives some of the Bitcoin Core stolen in 2016 hack
The U.S government has returned to Bitfinex some of the Bitcoin Core stolen during the 2016 security breach.
Business 26 February 2019
A crypto trader in the Netherlands gruesomely tortured by robbers
A Dutch crypto trader was gruesomely tortured by robbers for over an hour, and police believe they wanted his crypto.
Business 25 February 2019
Thailand’s Parliament approves the issuance of tokenized securities
The National Legislative Assembly in Thailand has approved the issuance of scripless and tokenized securities through blockchain technology.
Business 25 February 2019
Russia in the final stages of developing an oil-backed crypto
Russia’s first project in blockchain technology appear to be almost ready to go, and it’s an oil-backed cryptocurrency.
Business 22 February 2019
The largest European futures market is diving into crypto
Eurex, in partnership with CME and Cboe Global Markets, is gearing up to launch a significant number of futures contracts tied to cryptos.
Business 22 February 2019
7th largest telecom operator to trial blockchain data marketplace
Spanish telecom giant, Telefonica will partner with Wibson to trial a blockchain-based data platform that rewards users for their data.
Business 21 February 2019
Another ICO settles with the SEC for selling unregistered securities
The SEC has cracked down on Gladius for offering unregistered securities during its ICO, but gave leniency for their self-reporting.
Business 21 February 2019
Zuckerberg: Decentralization is the future, but there are concerns
Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, believes that decentralization is the future and wants to see it in Facebook. But first, he wants to answer open questions so it can be done the right way.
Business 21 February 2019
Cyprus SEC calls for the adoption of EU AML laws for crypto
The Cyprus Securities and Exchanges Commission has proposed the transposition of the EU's Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive into national law.
Business 21 February 2019
In 2019, companies will invest in blockchain: Globant report
2019 will be the year that most companies start to invest in, and expect returns from, blockchain technology. Many companies though are still hesitant to get started.
Editorial 21 February 2019
Blockchain is sparking a revolution in Africa, but there are gaping challenges
It's widely regarded that Africa has taken a backseat as the rest of the world explores blockchain technology. The continent, however, has been anything but.
Business 19 February 2019
Recruit Holdings invests in privacy-focused crypto Beam
Recruit Holdings has invested in the privacy-focused crypto Beam, citing its need to protect data from third parties.
Business 19 February 2019
Germany opens a blockchain consultation process
Germany is looking to build a blockchain strategy, and they’re asking for recommendations before they get the ball rolling.
Business 18 February 2019
Tezos saga continues as lead plaintiff withdraws from lawsuit
Arman Anvari, lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against Tezos, has withdrawn from the suit.
Business 18 February 2019
Buy cryptos at the post office: It’s now possible in Liechtenstein
Citizens of Liechtenstein will now be able to purchase cryptocurrencies at their post offices, as the company widens its embrace for digital currency.
Business 15 February 2019
South Korean Kakao puts $57M into blockchain, AI research in Q4 2018
According to a new report, South Korean internet giant Kakao invested $57 million in the research and development of new blockchain and AI technologies.
Business 15 February 2019
Russian minister: Don’t regulate cryptos, they aren’t payment methods
For Alexander Kolanov, it’s simple. Crypto’s aren’t recognized as payment methods in Russia, so they don’t need regulation.
Business 14 February 2019
Cryptopia gets green light to reopen after police investigations
Police in New Zealand have given the green light to Cryptopia exchange to reopen "whenever they want." But for some reason, they still haven’t.
Business 14 February 2019
Japanese bank MUFG to launch a blockchain-based payments system
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has announced that it intends to launch a blockchain-based payments system by 2020.
Business 13 February 2019
2 Virginia pension funds invest in blockchain industry
Two pension funds in Virginia have invested in a blockchain fund. The two are anchor investors in a $40 million venture capital fund by Morgan Creek Digital.
Business 13 February 2019
New AML rules and record volumes for LocalBitcoins
LocalBitcoins is adjusting its policies to follow new European laws, while also setting record volumes in 23 countries.
Business 12 February 2019
Fundstrat Research: Last year’s challenges will be tailwinds in 2019
Fundstrat released its 2019 crypto forecast report recently, and it's one that predicts a turn of fortunes for the embattled industry.
Business 12 February 2019
Scam alert: Fraudsters seek to raise money by impersonating Bakkt
Fraudsters have developed a website that claims to be raising money for the development of Bakkt.
Business 8 February 2019
Investr launches crypto index targeting retail investors
Mobile investing application Investr has announced the launch of its cryptocurrency index.
Business 8 February 2019
Huobi doubles its trading volume despite the crypto winter
Huobi crypto exchange enjoyed a great year. It registered a 100 percent increase in trading volume, the exchange recently revealed.
Business 7 February 2019
AdvisorShares launches ETF for blockchain and cloud computing firms
AdvisorShares has announced that it will launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focusing on fast-growing tech companies.
Business 7 February 2019
Six German suspects arrested for stealing electricity to mine crypto
The suspects reportedly operated the mining farm for at least a year and a half. In that time, they consumed enough electricity to power 30 households.
Business 6 February 2019
Court orders crypto startup to pay $6M for deceiving investor
A court in the Southern District of New York has found a crypto startup and its founders guilty of duping an investor.
Business 6 February 2019
California court indicts two men for SIM swapping to steal crypto
Two men used fraud and extortion, targeting crypto investors and executives with their scheme.
Business 5 February 2019
MyEtherWallet warns against phishing attempts after January hack
The firm asked its users to ignore an email that's doing the rounds asking them for personal information.
Business 5 February 2019
Canadian exchange Coinsquare lays off 40 including COO and CFO
Coinsquare has announced it is laying off 40 of its employees in a move aims to streamline the crypto exchange in light of an ever-evolving market.
Business 4 February 2019
Blockchain startup DOVU will reward users for sharing transport data
Blockchain startup DOVU has signed an agreement with Go-Ahead, a railway company operating in the U.K. The agreement will allow Go-Ahead to collect data from its users and reward them for sharing.
Business 4 February 2019
Australia registers 250 crypto exchanges, legitimizes the industry
Australia has now registered 246 crypto exchanges. The registrations come after the country's top financial intelligence agency enacted new anti-money laundering rules last year.
Tech 1 February 2019
Merck Group’s AI and blockchain patent aims to fight counterfeits
Merck Group has acquired a new patent which will allow the company to employ blockchain tech to protect the integrity of supply chains globally.
Business 31 January 2019
Alipay and Wechat Pay Maintain Anti-Crypto Stance, confront Huobi
Alipay and WeChat Pay have allegedly sent legal letters to Huobi crypto exchange asking that it take their logos down.
Business 30 January 2019
Bear market claims another victim as Ukrainian exchange shuts down
Ukrainian exchange Liqui recently announced that its closing down, citing a lack of liquidity.
Business 29 January 2019
Belarus’ largest bank could set up a crypto exchange
Belarusbank has been on a digitalization wave and crypto could be the next frontier.
