Business 13 hours ago

Keeping up with Facebook and its Libra stablecoin

This week saw Libra bounce back after having lost supporters like Visa, MasterCard, Stripe and more.

Business 18 October 2019

Telegram issues formal response to accusations it violated US securities laws

Telegram was recently orderd to bring to a halt its activity surrounding the TON (Telegram Open Network) and associated Gram cryptocurrency.

Business 18 October 2019

Venezuela president not giving up on state-issued Petro cryptocurrency

President Nicolas Maduro said the state would pay “protectorates and states” the sum of 1 million Petros, twice per month, as a means of encouraging the crypto’s circulation.

Business 18 October 2019

Singapore illegal crypto transactions draw ire of financial regulator

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is preparing to implement new powers created under the Payment Services Act.

Business 18 October 2019

Gov’t-backed digital currency on Canada’s horizon

The reason for developing this digital currency will be to create a higher degree of control by the Canadian government, according to reports.

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 17 October 2019

BitcoinFiles: An awesome way to share digital content via BSV

The power of blockchain technology is seemingly endless, with a myriad of potential applications and solutions that are able to revolutionize how companies operate and share information.

Business 17 October 2019

Facebook Libra remains positive with boost from Taiwan

This past Monday saw 21 companies, down from the original 28 after several walked away, sign the charter to be founder members of Facebook’s Libra stablecoin project.

Business 17 October 2019

Supreme Court delays hearing on India’s crypto ban

The Supreme Court of India had been due to hear evidence on the decision from the Reserve Bank of India to ban cryptocurrency-related business, with a new date set for November 19.

Business 17 October 2019

Bitcoin trail leads to massive child porn ring bust

Following the crypto trails, police and government agencies from several countries have worked together to bust a massive child pornography ring.

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.