Max Keiser gets blunt on JPMorgan crypto report
Earlier this year, Max Keiser, host of the Keiser Report and well-known broadcaster, asserted that a new world reserve currency is coming, and that it will be cryptocurrency.
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10-year sentence for SIM hijacking crypto theft
Last year, Joel Ortiz was arrested in California for his supposed involvement in a SIM swap scam that saw more than $5 million in cryptocurrency stolen from the wallets of unsuspecting victims.
QuadrigaCX goes to court to fight off bankruptcy
In a statement posted to the homepage of their website, QuadrigaCX have announced they are looking for creditor protection from the Nova Scotia Supreme Court.
New York awards BitLicense to Cottonwood Vending
The New York Department of Financial Services has awarded Cottonwood Vending LLC a virtual currency license.
Cboe applies once more for crypto ETF
With the partial government shutdown declared over, the Cboe BZX Exchange is again applying for the listing of a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF).
South Korea’s ICO ban to stay, regulators say
South Korea will maintain its ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs), following analysis of a survey conducted by the country’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), on behalf of Korea’s chief financial regulator
Florida court: Police can crack down on unregulated crypto transactions
A court in Florida has ruled police can arrest an individual who sold Bitcoin Core (BTC) to an undercover officer in a sting operation.
Crypto exchange Binance adds support for debit, credit card deposits
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced it is now supporting debit and credit card payments, in a move expected to help increase mainstream adoption.
‘Crypto Netflix’ now includes Tarantino, ScarJo and more top talents
According to The Hollywood Reporter, TaTaTu has inked deals with three independent movie studios to increase its library of offerings and will now be able to include 50 more movies thanks to the agreements.
New CookieMiner crypto malware targets Macs, exchanges
Cryptocurrency mining malware is becoming a huge threat. McAfee Labs has estimated that the growth of the thieving software has grown 4,000% year over year, and there doesn’t seem to be any slowdown as it continues to spread like wildfire.
Börse Stuttgart launches mobile crypto trading app
German cryptocurrency fans now have greater flexibility buying or selling assets. The country’s second-largest stock exchange, Börse Stuttgart Group, has introduced a mobile app for crypto trading.
Poste Italiane joins Hyperledger blockchain
Poste Italiane has joined the Hyperledger blockchain community, in a bid to stay at the cutting edge of technology and improve their security.
Singapore scammers use fake government approval to lure investors
Authorities in Singapore have warned the public not to be misled by companies that are fraudulently claiming the government has officially adopted a digital currency.
Crypto in Africa: Tax breaks for South African firms over, Ghana eyes making crypto a legal tender
Africa is taking massive steps to ensure it becomes a blockchain and crypto hub in the coming future. Some countries are even thinking of making cryptocurrencies a legal tender.
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.
‘Financial business alliance’ between LVC, Line, Nomura focuses on blockchain
LVC Corporation, Line and Nomura Holdings Inc. have executed a memorandum of understanding, which will see the firms forming a “financial business alliance” to focus on developing blockchain technology.
Crypto exchange Gemini passes Deloitte security audit
Gemini has announced it has passed an independent security compliance audit by Deloitte, in a development the company is hailing as a “world’s first for a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian.”
NEM Foundation is almost bankrupt
The NEM blockchain, which is behind the NEM (XEM) cryptocurrency, isn’t doing so well.
R3’s Corda platform gains favor with SWIFT
SWIFT may be considering the integration of the blockchain and has announced that it will trial a new payments gateway with Ripple competitor, R3.
Russia lawmaker urges Parliament to move quicker on crypto regulations
At least one Russian lawmaker believes the country needs to move quicker to adopt cryptocurrency regulations