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NY Attorney General goes after Tether and Bitfinex for $850M cover-up
The New York State Attorney General (NYSAG) is reportedly building a case to sue cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex, and stablecoin, Tether. As court documents dated April 24 state, neither Bitfinex nor Tether are licensed to operate in the state of New York, and yet the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) believes New York-based investors did use the exchange to trade Tether. дальше »
2019-4-26 12:29 | |
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Sees CTO Mike Mahon Depart as Crypto Bank Looks for New Hire
Cryptocurrency exchanges and firms constantly change the structure of their board as project evolve, sometimes to join another company or from differences in how the platform is run. A recent report from CoinDesk shows that Galaxy Digital has recently lost its chief technology officer, Mike McMahon. дальше »
2019-4-25 14:16 | |
Report: North Korea May Exploit Southeast Asia’s Crypto Exchanges
North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
Cashaa Now Accepts Debit, Credit Cards for Crypto Purchases
Online banking platform Cashaa is set to allow users to purchase bitcoin, ether and Cashaa’s own token, CAS, using major credit and debit cards. This new service is a follow-up to the Business Banking Services Cashaa launched earlier in April 2019, which allows both individuals and private firms to open accounts with Cashaa and accept cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2019-4-24 01:08 | |
Japan finance regulator raids cryptocurrency exchanges in money laundering sweep
Japan‘s top financial regulator has raided two cryptocurrency exchanges to enforce anti-money laundering rules, Reuters reports. Financial Services Agency (FSA) agents inspected digital asset firms Huobi Japan and Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange to make sure appropriate customer protections were in place. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:28 | |
BNB Not Replacing ETH As EY Concludes Plans to Release its Zero-Knowledge Proof Transaction Protocol On The Public Ethereum network
One of the most important features of any project being worked on for the cryptocurrency industry is security. All related firms including manufacturing companies, exchange firms and even the makers of the cryptos themselves are always looking for new ways to not only make transactions as cheap as possible but also to ensure privacy and […] The post BNB Not Replacing ETH As EY Concludes Plans to Release its Zero-Knowledge Proof Transaction Protocol On The Public Ethereum network appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-21 11:03 | |
Bitcoin’s Most-Hated Regulatory Regime Could Be Bakkt’s Last Hope
By CCN: Intercontinental Exchange’s high-profile Bitcoin project, Bakkt, has faced severe pushback from the CFTC due to a fundamental concern about how its cryptocurrency assets will be stored. In response, Bakkt is looking to obtain a BitLicense and manage custody of the coins themselves. дальше »
2019-4-18 20:48 | |
HTC-Backed $50 Million Proof of Capital Blockchain Venture Fund Launched
There are many cryptocurrencies – including bitcoin – that have grown tremendously in value over the years. As a result, there are blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused funds and firms that have emerged from the United States, or their respective countries. дальше »
2019-4-19 20:00 | |
50% Of Forbes Billion Dollar Firms Use The Ethereum Blockchain
A new article by Forbes shows that over 50% of Forbes billion dollar firms are working with the Ethereum… The post 50% Of Forbes Billion Dollar Firms Use The Ethereum Blockchain appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-18 09:30 | |
Dr. Ayo Akinyele’s Bolt Labs Secures $1.5 Million To Work On Lightning Network Payments Privacy
Bolt Labs Raises $1.5 To Improve Lightning Payments With A New Implementation The cryptocurrency startup Bolt was able to raise $1.5 million during a funding round that was led by Dekrypt Capital. According to a recent press release, other firms that invested included ZCash Foundation, Ripple’s Xpring, Lemniscap, Access Ventures, and Branson Bollinger, among others. […] дальше »
2019-4-17 21:34 | |
Consensys Shopping for Investors as 2018 Profits Ring in at $21 Million
Following underwhelming profits for 2018 and the laying off of staff, ConsenSys is seeking an investment of $200 million and a valuation of $1 billion, reported on April 15, 2019. New Backers In late 2018 and early 2019, many blockchain and crypto firms were forced to lay off some of their staff. дальше »
2019-4-17 01:00 | |
Facebook’s Stablecoin Inches Closer With New Investment Details
Facebook’s stablecoin project, which is now something of an open secret, seems to be drawing nearer. Last week, major news sources revealed that Facebook has been seeking massive investments from venture capital firms. дальше »
2019-4-15 19:02 | |
With Latest Partnership, Ledger Vault Offers a Fix to Crypto’s Custody Problem
Within the sphere of traditional finance, at least, crypto has a custody problem. The problem? Crypto is complicated, security is tricky and — if we’re being frank — the suits don’t know a bit from a byte (or a blockchain from a cloud server). дальше »
2019-4-12 22:03 | |
Bitstamp USA Becomes Nineteenth Firm to Receive BitLicense
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has granted its nineteenth BitLicense to Bitstamp USA, a subsidiary of Bitstamp, the department announced on April 9, 2019. New Members In the first quarter of 2019, several firms were granted the coveted virtual currency license from New York state’s financial regulator, popularly called the BitLicense. дальше »
2019-4-10 18:11 | |
Edge and Simplex partner to enable selling crypto to credit cards
CryptoNinjas Edge, a non-custodial crypto wallet app, today announced a partnership with Simplex, a payment processing provider for the crypto ecosystem. The two firms will roll out the beta release of the Simplex crypto cash out feature. дальше »
2019-4-9 16:25 | |
Crypto Mining Firms Must Invest in Green Energy, Says Montana County
In a pushback against power-heavy crypto mining, it has been reported on April 4, 2019, that the Montana County of Missoula has passed a motion requiring all new crypto mining projects to invest in renewable energy. дальше »
2019-4-8 13:00 | |
Andreessen Horowitz Gives up Venture Capital Status
In an interesting turn of events, Andreessen Horowitz has registered all its employees as qualified financial advisers, essentially giving up their status as a venture capital firm in order to explore other options, as reported on April 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-5 05:00 | |
Ripple, IBM, SWIFT and 100 Other Firms Join New EU Blockchain Association
Coinspeaker Ripple, IBM, SWIFT and 100 Other Firms Join New EU Blockchain AssociationMore than 100 organizations and firms including IBM, Ripple and Swift signed a charter to join a newly created International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications. дальше »
2019-4-4 12:12 | |
In Plain English: SEC Publishes Guidance on Tokens as Securities
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investment contract framework for digital assets, which is intended to give crypto companies guidance as to whether a cryptocurrency is a security. дальше »
2019-4-4 22:02 | |
Tech companies still care more about AI and IoT than blockchain
Blockchain might be the hot buzzword of the moment, but according to new research, it’s being bested by the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). A recent survey conducted by identity management cloud software provider, Okta, found that digital firms are investing in AI and Internet-of-Things over blockchain, Cointelegraph reports. дальше »
2019-4-3 12:46 | |
Ripple Joins 105 Others in Collaborative Effort to Improve the Blockchain Sector with INATBA Position
The new International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) officially has Ripple, the multi-solutions firm and also XRP pioneer, as a founding member. Ripple, along with over a hundred other different firms will join forces to run the association. дальше »
2019-4-2 17:57 | |
Pakistan Introduces Crypto Regulation
The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2019-4-2 01:33 | |
Blockchain is Enhancing These Industries After Adopting Cryptos: Browsing, Mobile Data,Ticketing
Back in 2017, when the digital currency market was growing at very fast rates, several initial coin offerings (ICOs) were launching new projects to the market. Some of these firms aimed at revolutionizing different industries. дальше »
2019-4-1 13:47 | |
Manufacturing Giants Bitmain and Canaan Announce Second-Generation Miners
On March 29, the two largest mining rig manufacturers, Canaan Creative and Bitmain Technologies, announced the sale of their next generation devices that process the SHA-256 algorithm. Both firms are gearing up to sell the new products this spring as a slew of mining operations have been prepping up new facilities in order to take […] The post Manufacturing Giants Bitmain and Canaan Announce Second-Generation Miners appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-3-30 19:20 | |
Regulators Seek to Avoid Crypto Sector Becomining a “Wild West”
Cryptocurrency firms are having a rough time finding compliance professionals to integrate into their teams, now it seems that amidst the crypto cooldown, these sought after individuals are fearful that a new era of crypto Wild West is about to start, as reported by Reuters on March 28, 2019. Compliance Officers Needed Cryptocurrency firms areRead More дальше »
2019-3-30 02:00 | |
AdLedger Blockchain Consortium Adds More Firms to its Network
AdLedger, a distributed ledger technology (DLT) nonprofit advertising consortium aimed at replacing centralized ads networks with smart contracts, has added The Hershey Company, Publicis Media, and Global Audience Based Buying Conference & Consultancy (Gabbcon) to its growing list of members, reports AdWeek on March 27, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-28 14:00 | |
Binance Partners With IdentityMind for Enhanced Compliance and Security
Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:08 | |
Here’s how to exhibit your startup for free at TNW2019
Every day, groundbreaking ideas are transformed into startups. Their expertise and capabilities can help companies reach new levels of growth – but it can be hard to get their name out there. That’s why we’re shining the spotlight on the most promising tech startups that are innovating the future of work at TNW2019, so companies can benefit from their ideas. дальше »
2019-3-26 19:56 | |
Google’s Crypto-Related Search Tools on the Rise with New Conversion and Blockchain Elements
Google, one of the largest internet companies around the world and part of the FAANG firms has decided to integrate crypto-related tools to its ecosystem. Google powers one of the most widely used search engines around the world with more than 3. дальше »
2019-3-24 23:16 | |
Currency Matters to Connect with IBM Blockchain World Wire to Unify Its Network with Stellar (XLM)
Besides being one of the most prominent firms in the Blockchain patent space, IBM is also heavily pushing their Blockchain-based remittance service and have now secured a new customer for the platform. дальше »
2019-3-23 22:20 | |
QuadrigaCX Update: Exchange’s Legal Representatives Form Creditors Committee
Law firms Miller Thomson and Cox & Palmer have appointed a new committee to aid them in representing close to 115,000 customers of the now defunct Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX. This according to a court notice published March 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-22 12:00 | |
Midas Protocol Integrates with Kyber Network and IDEX to Create Universal Wallet
Bitcoin Press Release: Midas Protocol, a universal wallet is bringing accessibility and security for all its users in the blockchain sphere. March 18th, 2019, Singapore – At the heart of Midas ecosystem, Midas Protocol is a universal wallet created for everyone, from new users to experts. дальше »
2019-3-22 21:34 | |
Bitcoin Accepted as Payment Option by Major US Electronics Company
Avnet has become the latest major enterprise to begin accepting payment in bitcoin and other cryptocurrency. On March 19, 2019, the company announced that it will allow customers to pay for goods and services using bitcoin and bitcoin cash. дальше »
2019-3-20 19:08 | |
Security Token Offerings, Initial Coin Offerings Are Not Fundamentally Different, PwC’s Strategy& Affirms
Security Token Offerings (STOs) are very popular at the moment, which coincides with the fact that Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) aren’t so popular anymore. Now, a new report made by Strategy&, a subsidiary of PwC, one of the big four audit firms, has affirmed that ICOs and STOs are not that different at all. The […] дальше »
2019-3-14 00:28 | |
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Wells Fargo for Lending, Embarrasses Herself in Grilling
At a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Congress freshman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) once again managed to turn herself into the center of attention by focusing on the ludicrous by castigating Wells Fargo for doing its primary job of lending. дальше »
2019-3-13 18:34 | |
If properly enforced, GDPR can solve social media’s biggest problems
From concerns about data sharing to the hosting of harmful content, every week seems to bring more clamour for new laws to regulate the technology giants and make the internet “safer”. But what if our existing data protection laws, at least in Europe, could achieve most of the job? Germany has already started introducing new legislation, enacting a law in 2018 that forces social media firms to remove hateful content. дальше »
2019-3-12 18:58 | |
Kakao to Start Another Round of Funding Following $90 Million Initial Round
Following a $90 million raise from KaKao Corp. for their upcoming blockchain platform, it has been announced on March 10, 2019, that they will begin a new round on March 12, 2019. Getting a Head Start As part of the latest group of South Korean firms venturing into blockchain such as the Kolon Group andRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-12 21:00 | |
Report: U.S. Takes the Cake as the Largest Employer of Blockchain Labor
A new study by The Hard Fork shows that the United States is the world leader in blockchain-related job vacancies, followed by the UK and India. However, non-blockchain firms are the biggest hirers of labor. дальше »
2019-3-12 19:00 | |
Crypto Spokeswoman Caitlin Long: Wyoming’s New Blockchain Laws Breakdown in Plain English
Wyoming’s Newly Passed Laws Positions it as a Haven for Blockchain Firms The state of Wyoming has taken the lead in proposing and passing comprehensive new blockchain favored laws designed to make it a haven for all blockchain tech firms and startups. дальше »
2019-3-11 02:33 | |
Binance CEO Reveals Possible New Argentinian Crypto-to-Fiat Exchange Location Coming Soon
This week, it was announced that Binance, one of the top firms in the blockchain space, will be developing new projects in Argentina. This, according to them, is because the country has enthusiastically embraced cryptocurrency in recent times and thus, their market will be welcoming to Binance. One of the reasons for this is the […] дальше »
2019-3-11 01:44 | |
Fidelity’s Cryptocurrency Arm Starts Offering Institutional Investor Services
Fidelity Investments’ new cryptocurrency arm is now up and running. The unit, Fidelity Digital Assets, began operations earlier this quarter but didn’t make any noise about it. It has already started offering trade execution and crypto custody services to institutional investors such as hedge funds and private wealth management firms. дальше »
2019-3-9 16:20 | |
Ripple and the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) Partner
The cryptocurrency market is moving towards mainstream adoption. There are several firms that are signing new partnerships with institutions and other firms to increase their presence in the space. Ripple has been working in order to offer financial services to more than 200 firms located around the world. This time, Ripple has signed a new […] дальше »
2019-3-8 04:03 | |
Coinbase Bought Neutrino Because Its Old Analysis Providers Sold User Data
Coinbase’s Director of Institutional Sales, Christine Sandler, said in an interview last week that, in part, the exchange acquired controversial software firm Neutrino because its prior blockchain analysis providers were selling customer data. дальше »
2019-3-5 23:58 | |
dGoods Digital Goods Standard: Mythical Games’ Blockchain Project
What Is dGoods Digital Goods Standard? Developed by Mythical Games, EOS Lynx, Scatter, and other key blockchain firms the dGoods standard is a new free and open source standard that handles various virtual items built on the EOS blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-3 16:52 | |
Big Four Auditor PwC Launches Solution for Blockchain Credentialing
CoinSpeaker Big Four Auditor PwC Launches Solution for Blockchain Credentialing PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the Big Four audit firms, has announced that it is piloting a new blockchain-based platform for confirming the trustworthiness of employee credentials. дальше »
2019-3-2 12:11 | |