Russia’s second largest airline is touting the benefits of blockchain after a ticketing platform it developed raked in over $1 million in a month.
Sony Co-Leads €13 Million Raise for Crypto Banking Startup Bitwala
Bitwala raised almost $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Sony Financial Ventures and NKB Group.
Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Launches First Product on R3’s Corda
B3i, a consortium startup working to use blockchain tech in the insurance industry, has launched its first product on R3’s Corda platform.
Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan Confidentially Files for IPO in US: Report
Canaan Creative, the major bitcoin miner manufacturer, has confidentially filed for an IPO in the U.S., say IFRAsia sources.
Former Mt Gox CEO Karpeles Must Face US Class Action, Judge Rules
Mark Karpeles, former CEO of the early bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, must face a class action lawsuit in Philadelphia over the firm’s 2014 collapse.
Watch the Senate Banking Committee’s Crypto Regulation Hearing Live
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is about to hold its hearing on regulation for cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Here’s how you can watch it.
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Adds Wallet App from Blockchain Phone Rival Pundi X
The blockchain smartphone makers are working together to boost crypto adoption, with Pundi X’s wallet being added to the Galaxy S10’s options.
BitFlyer launches ‘Simple’ Bitcoin Buying and Selling Service for EU Market
The European arm of Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has launched a bitcoin buying and selling service aimed to be easy to use.
Facebook Libra Might Not Ever Launch, Concedes Firm
Facebook has acknowledged what many have been saying – that regulatory issues may be an insurmountable barrier to its Libra project.
Tether Stablecoin Launches on Blockstream’s Liquid Network Sidechain
A new version of the widely used but controversial stablecoin tether is launching on Blockstream’s Liquid Network.
Dark Web Drug Dealer to Hand Over Bitcoin Millions After Plea Deal
A dark web drug dealer must forfeit $4 million in funds including bitcoin after pleading guilty in New York.
Crypto-Focused Finance App Aximetria Wins License From Swiss Regulator
Aximetria, a firm offering a personal finance app for fiat and cryptocurrencies, has been awarded a financial intermediary license in Switzerland.
Iran’s Government Gives the Official Nod to Crypto Mining
Cryptocurrency mining is now an official industrial activity in Iran after winning approval from the country’s cabinet.
200-Year-Old Passport Printing Firm Launches Hardware Crypo Wallet
An Austrian printing company that has history going back to the early 1800s has launched a secure bitcoin storage device.
Croatian Post Trials Crypto Exchange Service Before Possible Wider Rollout
While post offices sometimes offer banking services, Croatian Post is looking at launching a nationwide cryptocurrency exchange service.
Abra App to Restrict Services for US Users Over Regulatory Issues
Crypto investment app Abra is cutting back the crypto options for U.S. customers citing “regulatory uncertainty and restrictions” in the country.
Binance Will Now Sell You Bulk Crypto Orders Over the Counter
The top cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume has launched an OTC service it’s calling “block trading.”
Coincheck-Owner Monex Group Moves to Join Facebook Libra
Monex Group, the Japanese financial services company that owns the Coincheck crypto exchange, has applied to join Facebook’s Libra project.
FBI Suspects Insider Trading Around Long Island Iced Tea’s Blockchain Pivot
The FBI is seeking evidence of insider trading and securities fraud relating to the 2017 blockchain pivot of Long Island Iced Tea, a warrant indicates.
Crypto Loans Firms Left Thousands of Users’ Financial Data Exposed Online
Crypto loans platform YouHodler left a database with millions of logs containing users’ private financial data unprotected, researchers found.