Cryptocurrencies
Wanxiang and PlatON Join Forces for Blockchain Infrastructure of New Smart City in China
Auto giant with multiple subsidiaries, Wanxiang, has partnered with PlatON to create blockchain solutions for future smart city in Hangzhou.
Riviera Beach City Council Agrees to Pay $600,000 in BTC to Ransomware Attackers
Riviera Beach city officials voted to pay 65 BTC to hackers who seized control over the city’s online utility system.
What Is Libra? Breaking Down Facebook’s New Digital Currency
Facebook’s Libra could have a significant impact on crypto’s mainstream viability. See what industry experts are saying.
Bitcoin Breaks $9,300 as US Stock Market Sees Minor Uptrend
Bitcoin has broken $9,300 as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate losses on the day.
IBM’s Blockchain Division Largely Unscathed After Layoffs of 1,700: Report
Only a handful of this month’s 1,700 job losses at IBM affected its blockchain division, according to a report.
IOTA to Enter a New Partnership to Track Potentially Fatal Food Allergens with DLT
IOTA Foundation has entered a new partnership to track potentially fatal food allergens with blockchain technology.
Satoshi Nakamoto Apparent Author of Two Upcoming Books on Amazon
Two different books published under Satoshi Nakamoto’s name have recently appeared on Amazon.
Recent Firefox’s Zero-Day Flaw Was Used in Attacks Against Coinbase’s Employees
The recent zero-day security flaw in Firefox has been used in attacks against Coinbase exchange, according to internal security experts.
From Exploitation to Collaboration: Nasdaq-Listed Firm’s Vision for the Future of Advertising
A Nasdaq-listed company says it is offering a blockchain-enabled alternative to “centralized authorities that perpetuate ad fraud, waste and abuse. ” #SPONSORED.
Facebook’s Libra Coin: Initial Reactions Mixed
Could Facebook’s cryptocurrency help keep the network accountable and aligned with its users? Community reactions are mixed.
Australia’s Central Bank: Cryptos Will Not Receive Wide Acceptance in the Near Future
Analysts at the Reserve Bank of Australia claimed that neither general cryptocurrencies nor stablecoins can be an alternative to fiat in local retail payments.
Twitter User Withdraws His Accusations, Claims TradingView’s Fibonacci Tool Is Not Broken
The Fibonacci retracement tool of popular chart analysis service TradingView “works perfectly fine,” according to the analyst who previously claimed that it was broken.
Facebook Has Not Applied for RBI Approval to Operate Libra in India: Report
Facebook has reportedly not applied for approval in India for operating its upcoming cryptocurrency Libra project.
Feel Lost When Finding Crypto Strategies? One Trading Platform Wants to Change That
A trading platform says it is helping crypto consumers make informed decisions by giving them access to thousands of portfolios and strategies #SPONSORED.
Japan’s Line Reportedly Close to Obtaining FSA License for Japanese Crypto Exchange
LVC Corporation, the crypto- and blockchain-focused arm of Japanese messaging giant Line, is allegedly close to obtaining an FSA-issued crypto exchange operating license.
Live Streaming Startup YouNow Files SEC Filing for Compliant Token Earning for App Users
Live streaming startup YouNow, which created the decentralized video ecosystem Props, has filed a public offering with the U. S. SEC to allow users to compliantly earn tokens.
Amazon Pay VP Says No Current Plans to Create Crypto: ‘We Don’t Deal in the Speculative’
For the time being, Amazon is staying away from competing with Facebook’s Libra, according to an Amazon Pay executive.
Time to Chain Up: Is Blockchain About to Change the Gaming Industry?
More gaming companies like Ubisoft are beginning to utilize blockchain. Do these industries have a shared future?.
US Fed Chair: Facebook's Libra Carries Both Benefits and Risks
Jerome Powell, the head of the United States Federal Reserve, has said that he recognizes both potential benefits and risks to Facebook’s recently-unveiled Libra project.
QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Used User Deposits for His Own Trading, Created Fake Accounts
The deceased owner of the now-defunct QuadrigaCX was transferring user funds off the exchange and using them as a security for his own margin trading on other platforms.