SEC shuts down Mayweather-backed ICO over fraud charges
Centra Tech founders Sohrab Sharma and Robert Farkas were charged with selling unregistered securities to thousands of investors, raising more than $32 million in the process.
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Monex Group eyes majority stake in Tokyo-based Coincheck
The online broker has reportedly offered an amount believing to run into “billions of yen for a majority stake” in the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange.
After severe slump, cryptocurrency market commences recovery
Bitcoin Cash posted a strong recovery rising by as much as 8% for a price of around $690 and it appeared to be well on its way to exceed the $700 mark if the rally persists.
Russian hotel agrees to accept cryptocurrency payments for World Cup 2018
Apartments Malina in the city of Kaliningrad has announced that it will welcome with open arms any guest who wishes to pay for their accommodations in cryptocurrency.
Beijing-born Huobi opens cryptocurrency trading in South Korea
Huobi supports 100 different digital currencies and trading on about 208 markets. The Singapore-based exchange boasts of an “investor protection fund” that is designed to quickly reimburse investors for any losses.
MailChimp bans cryptocurrency, ICO promos on its network
Only emails that promote ICOs or other cryptocurrency trading schemes are banned on the MailChimp network—talking about cryptocurrencies is still allowed.
Cryptocurrency slump continues as BTC reaches new low
All cryptocurrencies suffered considerable losses over the past few days, with several of the top 10 coins by market cap declining 20% or more.
Canada’s Bank of Montreal to block cryptocurrency transactions
Bank of Montreal has decided that its clients aren’t capable of making their own decisions and will be blocking any and all transactions related to cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency tax guidelines coming soon to South Korea
Regulators in South Korea could be ready to publish cryptocurrency tax guidelines as early as June, according to reports.
Bitfinex in talks to move business to Switzerland: report
The fifth largest cryptocurrency trading exchange platform is reportedly planning to cut its relations with Asia and move its offices to Switzerland.
Belarus targets cryptocurrency companies with crypto-friendly regime
The decree, signed into law last December, made Belarus the first country in Europe to offer freedom for all cryptocurrency activities.
EU watchdog implements stricter requirements for crypto derivatives
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has tightened the screws on cryptocurrency contracts for differences.
Cboe asks SEC to not interfere with Bitcoin exchange traded funds
Chris Concannon, president of investment firm Cboe Global Markets, has made an appeal to the SEC to not get involved with the development of a Bitcoin exchange traded fund.
South Korean merchants could see crypto payment options by 2019
Bithumb has announced its plans to open up the platform and allow its users to use cryptocurrency at more than 8,000 stores by the end of this year.
Yahoo Japan rolls out plans for new cryptocurrency exchange
The company is set to buy a 40% stake in BitARG Exchange Tokyo, in a move that would see Yahoo Japan embark on the initial development stages of a new exchange, to be developed on existing BitARG technology.
Vinny Lingham at TOKEN2049: If cryptocurrency doesn’t self-regulate, governments will
Civic CEO Vinny Lingham tackles dumb money and half-baked tokenization projects which are attracting government scrutiny and can possibly lead to stifling regulation.
Cryptocurrency groups fight back against advertising bans
A number of cryptocurrency associations from South Korea, Russia and China have decided to file a class action lawsuit against internet advertising companies and social platforms that have decided to ban cryptocurrency and ICO advertisements.
Bitfinex passes up on listing Venezuela’s Petro token
One of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitfinex, has refused to list the first cryptocurrency backed by Venezuela's crude oil reserves, Petro, in its platform.
Dr. Craig Wright at TOKEN2049: ‘I will make exchanges obsolete—watch next two years’
The nChain chief scientist warned predatory ICOs and exchanges, which will be driven to the ground by the ‘atomic swap.’
Chile cryptocurrency exchanges call out banks for service refusal
Chile’s BUDA and Crypto MKT exchanges had their bank accounts closed, making it impossible for them to operate.