Cryptocurrencies
Victims lose thousands as crypto scams soar - FCA
The number of scams involving cryptoassets and foreign exchange investments tripled last year, with victims losing more than £27m in total, according to research published on Tuesday by the regulator.
US SEC Postpones Verdict on VanEck and Bitwise ETF Application, Again
The U. S. SEC delayed its decision on a rule change proposal for the VanEck and Bitwise bitcoin ETF.
Austrian Fiber Producer Lenzing to Launch Blockchain-Enabled Tracking in 2020
Major global fiber producer Lenzing Group will apply blockchain tech to its supply chain.
White Hat Hackers Earn $32,000 for Finding Crypto Security Exploits in Last Two Months
White hat hackers reportedly earned over $32,000 in bounties for finding security gaps in blockchain- and crypto-related projects in the last two months.
Honda And GM to Research Smart Grid, Electric Car Interoperability With Blockchain Tech
Honda and GM will work within the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative on research regarding smart grid and electric car interoperability.
Stellar’s Blockchain Briefly Goes Offline, Confirming the Project Lacks Decentralization
Stellar’s network went offline for over an hour, raising questions over how truly decentralized the project is. The scenario was predicted by researchers earlier last month.
Senior Official in Russian Parliament Says That Cryptos Can Ruin Governments
A senior official in Russia's parliament has argued that cryptocurrencies have the potential to ruin governments.
UK-Based Global Funds Network Calastone Switches Entire System to Blockchain
The entire system for fund trade clearing services of London-based global funds network Calastone has been reportedly switched to the firm’s blockchain infrastructure.
Seoul to Implement Blockchain in Citizen Cards, the Mayor Reveals
The capital of South Korea plans to implement blockchain tech in an authentication system for citizen cards, the mayor of Seoul has revealed.
Cash, Coins and Casinos: Japan Struggles to Regulate Online Gambling
“It is a matter of time to grow to a market size that regulators can not ignore”: Increased demand for online gambling puts pressure on Japanese regulators.
Ripple CEO: Even the Banking Goliaths Will Have to Embrace Crypto, Blockchain Innovation
Ripple’s CEO has argued that the biggest banks have a strong reason to embrace crypto and blockchain innovation, despite the apparent threat it poses to their current oligopoly.
FedEx Blockchain Strategist Sees Teamwork as Key to Developing Blockchain Business Models
FedEx’s own blockchain specialist is staying conservative on its benefits.
Bloomberg: Blockchain-Powered IPO Platform to List First Company in June
SprinkleXchange, a blockchain-powered initial public offering platform, is preparing to list its first company in June.
Bitcoin Falls Below the $7,900 Mark as US Stock Market Sees a Minor Downturn
Bitcoin has fallen below the $7,900 mark again as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies report moderate losses on the day.
Dutch Bank ABN AMRO Abandons Wallie Custodial Bitcoin Wallet Citing Risk Concerns
Plans to launch a custodial bitcoin wallet dubbed “Wallie” has been abandoned by Dutch bank ABN AMRO because of risk concerns.
Tom Lee Cites 13 Confirmations That the Crypto Winter Is Over
Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder Tom Lee has claimed that the Consensus conference has confirmed that the crypto winter is over.
Insured Cryptocurrency Custody Services and Their Potential Impact: The Key to Institutional Investment Growth?
A look at what insured cryptocurrency custody services are, why they are important from an institutional point of view, and what the potential impact on the market would be should they lure institutional investors.
Bitcoin Has Soared Above Intrinsic Value During Latest Rally, JPM Strategists Claim
JPMorgan strategists claim that bitcoin’s new rally has reproduced a pattern from its historic 2017 performance and ostensibly soared past what they judge to be its intrinsic value.