Business 9 hours ago

Bancor restricts US crypto traders as regulatory uncertainty continues

The ongoing climate of uncertainty around crypto regulation in the U.S. is stifling innovation in its ecosystem, according to Bancor.

Business 19 June 2019

Congress and the Bitcoin community react to Facebook’s Libra

Congress is afraid of Facebook’s attempt to corrupt America’s money, while the Bitcoin world sees it as a stepping stone to greater BSV adoption.

Business 19 June 2019

CFTC to pursue defunct UK fraud crypto scheme firm, founder

The U.S. regulator is taking action against the now-defunct Control-Finance Limited and its director in connection with the alleged frauds.

Tech 14 June 2019

FDA signs up IBM, Walmart to track prescription drugs on blockchain

Walmart and IBM have been tapped to help secure the drug supply chain with the help of blockchain technology.

Business 14 June 2019

Crypto wallet BRD launches wire transfer platform with Wyre

BRD and Wyre’s wire transfer platform allows customers in the United States to buy digital currencies using the standard bank transfer process.

Business 13 June 2019

Bittrex lowers USD market fees, announces expansion to Euro markets

Bittrex is making moves to be a more affordable exchange, and plans to expand soon.

Business 10 June 2019

Bittrex cuts off US traders from trading in 32 currencies

The Bittrex cryptocurrency exchange U.S. expansion plan have come to a halt, after it was denied from receiving a BitLicense to operate in New York State.

Business 5 June 2019

SEC lawsuit accuses Kik of conducting illegal $100M ICO

The SEC’s move didn’t come as a surprise; Kik, after all, has been gearing up for a legal battle with the U.S. regulator.

Business 29 May 2019

Kik wants $5M in crypto to help in SEC legal fight

Mobile messaging app Kik has said it will fight an anticipated court battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Business 24 May 2019

SEC acts against yet another crypto Ponzi scheme in $26M fraud

California resident Daniel Pacheco is accused of selling unregistered securities through two companies, IPro Solutions LLC and IPro Network LLC.

Business 22 May 2019

Formulating crypto tax guidelines is priority, IRS tells Congress

Responding to congressional pressure, the IRS admits it needs to do a lot more to tax cryptocurrencies.

Business 22 May 2019

$30M Ponzi scheme: SEC shutters dubious diamond-backed ICO

Argyle Coin and its principal Jose Angel Aman are alleged to have been engaged in the scam, under the guise of offering investors a new token backed by diamonds.