Canadian banks Simplii Financial and the Bank of Montreal were on damage control after hackers reportedly bypassed their security and stole the data of tens of thousands of the banks’ clients.
R3, the group behind the Corda blockchain project, has added an extra $5 million to its funding, coming by way of U.S. forex settlement provider CLS.
The company, which issues the Ripple (XRP) token, has announced plans to rebrand the XRP token in a bid to establish distance between its corporate identity and the name of the cryptocurrency it issues.
The central bank says future growth and mass adoption will change this stability, with the volatility of crypto assets making them severely unreliable.
Beijing-born cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is reportedly marketing its platform in Brazil, while also making attempts to hire staff that will man its new Sao Paolo offices.
Canadian companies in the cryptocurrency sector are begging for the government to take a stand and bring the industry to heel.
Cryptocurrencies will soon be the order of the day in Africa as locals slowly warm up to the idea of a digital world.
The Portuguese Tax Authority has created a framework that defines a handful of taxes for cryptocurrencies, helping to provide a great amount of clarity on the subject.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will hold an investor conference at Georgia State University on June 13, and topics from cryptocurrencies to FinTech will be open to discussion.
The Supreme Court of South Korea has ruled that cryptocurrencies are eligible for confiscation in enforcement action against criminals, paving the way for the seizure of some $1.4 million in a high-profile child pornography case.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has gone after a self-described "blockchain evangelist" who it said fabricated connections with companies like Disney to promote his company's ICO.
Golix, a major cryptocurrency exchange in Zimbabwe, has yet to resume cryptocurrency operations despite the High court order issued last week.
Bitbay announced that it is suspending trading activities in Poland due to non-cooperation of banks, and will move its operations to crypto-friendly Malta.
The group allegedly played on the hype surrounding cryptocurrencies to lure in potential victims, anxious to invest in blockchain technology.
A new report by auditing and consulting firm Deloitte warned businesses that ignore the blockchain are destined to fall, leaving those that embrace the technology to surge ahead.
The Alabama Security Commission has sent cease and desist letters to five crypto companies suspected of violating securities laws, as part of a wider crackdown known as ‘Operation Crypto-Sweep.’
Members of South Korea’s National Assembly have made the official recommendation that the laws banning initial coin offerings should be lifted.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said he would still consider issuing a digital currency, although it’s not an immediate concern for the central bank.
Cryptocurrency traders who still haven’t converted to real-name accounts on Bithumb will face reduced withdrawal limits starting June 4.
The Hangzhou Blockchain Industrial Park in China is dangling millions of dollars in an effort to draw in blockchain startups and tech talent.
