Malaysia to begin regulating ICOs as securities today
Malaysia may not be clear where it stands on cryptocurrencies, but the country’s securities watchdogs now have the power to regulate certain digital assets and crypto exchanges.
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Bakkt acquires assets of futures merchant
Bakkt, the cryptocurrency trading platform expected to be introduced by Intercontinental Exchange, is potentially facing delays that might postpone, once again, the launch of its services.
Bitmain closes another office—this time in Amsterdam
After shutting down its operations in Israel and Texas, cryptocurrency mining company Bitmain has reportedly decided to also close its office in Amsterdam.
Legal or illegal? Malaysia gov’t still undecided on cryptocurrency
The Malaysian government is still uncertain whether to make cryptocurrencies a legal entity or not. The matter is still under consideration.
New luxury watch includes crypto wallet
A. Favre & Fils have crafted a line of luxury timepieces, providing a unique method for not only keeping track of time, but keeping track of crypto assets, as well. The watches contain a crypto cold-storage wallet.
Japan FSA denies ETF claims, but could accept more exchanges
Japan may not accept a crypto ETF after all, as the country’s Financial Services Authority is not considering approving a crypto futures product. It could, however, soon allow more crypto exchanges to operate in the country.
Bitmain shuts down Texas mining operations
Bitmain, the once giant China-based cryptocurrency mining company, offered to turn things around, bringing promise of new jobs and new hope to the struggling people of Rockdale.
Nine crypto firms oppose fare hike in Washington county
The Grant County public utility district (PUD) says nine cryptocurrency firms seek to stop a power rate increase targeting mining operations.
South Korea: Seven crypto exchanges pass inspection
Seven cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea passed the security inspection conducted by the government.
Blockchain Center opens in New York City
The Blockchain Center, a place for developers and the public to study blockchain technology, has opened in New York City
Blockchain Terminal-linked firm sued in New York over unpaid fees
A company affiliated with professional crypto trading service Blockchain Terminal is being sued in New York, over allegations it failed to make licensing payments due under contract.
Venezuela turns to WTO for help over US sanctions against Petro
The government of Venezuela has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over U.S. sanctions, including those against the state-backed Petro.
Russia to consider 20 cryptocurrency bills in spring session
Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's lower chamber of parliament, has revelaed that they will consider more than 20 cryptocurrency bills in the spring session.
Paris tobacconists branch out, start selling cryptocurrency
Tobacconists in Paris are now offering their customers the chance to pick up some cryptocurrency along with their cigarettes, lotto tickets and daily newspaper, as part of an initiative set to sweep across the sector in France in 2019.
DX.Exchange updates code to patch security hole
A serious security flaw on the DX.Exchange security token trading platform would have allowed anyone to access the authentication tokens of the exchange’s users.
US Federal Reserve chief “very worried” about skyrocketing debt
According to a report by CNBC, Fed chief Jerome Powell pointed out that the annual deficit in the U.S. has reached sustained amounts of more than $1 trillion and that he is “very worried about it.”
New China regulations for blockchain firms take effect February
The Chinese government will be implementing new regulations for blockchain companies starting February 15.
Satoshi Vision lives on with Bitcoin SV—the original Bitcoin
What is Bitcoin SV (BSV)? It’s the original Bitcoin, the only cryptocurrency that follows the original Satoshi Vision for Bitcoin.
Blockchain-based remittance service launched between Pakistan and Malaysia
Telenor, a global telecommunication giant, announced through its Pakistani subsidiary the launch of a blockchain powered cross border remittance service to Malaysia.
Haichao Wang replaces Jihan Wu at Bitmain
Wang, currently the product engineering director at Bitmain, is “poised” to succeed the crypto mining hardware company’s CEOs, Jihan Wu and Micree Zhan, according to reports.