Cryptocurrencies
BlockFi Crypto Management Firm Adjusts Interest Rates
BlockFi asset management has adjusted interest rates for accounts holding bitcoin and ether.
Report: Chinese E-Commerce Giant JD.com Has Applied for Over 200 Blockchain Patents
Chinese e-commerce giant JD has reportedly filed for approximately 200 blockchain patents.
‘Blockchain Is Really Democratizing a Lot of Things,’ Interview With Marta Piekarska, Director of Hyperledger’s Ecosystem
“In terms of general blockchain space, I think the biggest challenge today is lack of objective experts. ” An interview with Marta Piekarska, director of Hyperledger’s ecosystem.
Tether Says It Invested Some of Its Reserves Into Bitcoin and Other Assets
A new court filing revealed that stablecoin issuer Tether said that it had invested some of its reserves in bitcoin.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Crypto Space Needs Regulatory Certainty
The CEO of CIrcle, Jeremy Allaire, says that existing law is inadequate in addressing cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Vault to Provide Services to Crypto Broker Voyager Digital
Canadian cryptocurrency broker Voyager Digital will use the services provided by Ledger Vault, the custody arm of French hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger.
Japanese Parliament Moves New Crypto Regulations to the Upper House
Japanese parliament passes new crypto regulations for consideration by the upper house.
SEC Shuts Down Ponzi Scheme Which Duped 300 Into ‘Diamond-Backed’ Cryptocurrency
The U. S. SEC has brought legal action to operators of several scam companies targeting crypto investors.
SEC Postpones VanEck Bitcoin ETF, Yet Again. Should We Expect an Approval in 2019?
As largely predicted, the VanEck SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal has been postponed again by the SEC. However, a slight chance remains that a crypto ETF might come this year.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Warns Public Against New Crypto Scam
Australian Securities and Investments Commission red flagged another alleged crypto-related scam operating without a license.
Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright Files US Copyright Registrations for BTC White Paper
Craig Wright has filed U. S. copyright registrations for the Bitcoin white paper authored by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Bitcoin Approaches $8,000 as Bitcoin SV Doubles in Value
Bitcoin sv is reporting more than 102% gains on the day as reports emerge that Craig Wright has filed copyright registrations for the bitcoin white paper and code.
Terror Groups Are Increasingly Using Cryptocurrencies, Senior Russian Official Warns
The director of Russia’s federal security service has warned that terror groups are increasingly being financed through cryptocurrencies.
Russia Delays Adoption of Crypto Regulation Due to FATF Order to Legislate Bitcoin
Russia is delaying the adoption of its crypto regulation due to a FATF requirement to legislate terms such as “bitcoin” and “crypto”.
Worsening US-China Trade War Is Behind BTC Price Rise, Digital Currency Group CEO Claims
The CEO of Digital Currency Group has suggested that the recent rise in bitcoin prices could be linked to the U. S. -China trade war.
ETH Stolen From Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Moved, Portion Deposited on Exchange
Of the ether stolen from hacked New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia, a portion has been moved and deposited to a different crypto exchange.
Bitfury Partners With Kazakhstan-Based Financial Hub to Cooperate on Blockchain Projects
Major global blockchain player Bitfury has partnered with a Kazakhstan-based financial hub to collaborate on blockchain projects.
Police Arrest Dutch Cryptocurrency CEO in Rumored $110 Million Fraud Case
An alleged bitcoin mining fraud scheme involving $110 million sees an arrest in the Netherlands.
Crypto Exchanges Bitfinex and Ethfinex Jointly Launch Initial Exchange Offering Platform
Major cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and its spin-off Ethfinex have launched a new initial exchange offering platform dubbed Tokinex.
Report: US Court Claims Rapper T.I. Sold Unregistered Securities in FLiK ICO
The token holders were reportedly promised profits from the work of the company.