Almost all of roughly $11 million-worth of iota tokens alleged to have been stolen by a British man have been found.
Blockchain Predictions Market Stox and Founder Sued for $4.6 Million
Israeli blockchain prediction market Stox and its founder Moshe Hogeg are reportedly being sued for $4.6 million over alleged fraud.
Crypto Exchange CEO Sentenced to 3-Year Jail Term for Faking Trading Volume
Two execs from South Korean crypto exchange Komid have been given jail time for faking trading volume and deceiving investors.
OKCoin Founder Star Xu Seeks to Acquire Public Firm for $60 Million
OKCoin founder Star Xu may be seeking a possible backdoor IPO by buying a majority stake in a Hong Kong-listed company.
Pablo Escobar’s Brother Says New Crypto Will Fund ‘Impeach Trump’ Effort
The brother of deceased drug lord Pablo Escobar has launched a cryptocurrency apparently targeting the impeachment of President Trump.
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Claims Innocence as Trial Nears End
In his closing arguments in a Tokyo court, Mark Karpeles, former CEO of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, said he did not embezzle funds.
Court Win for Bithumb Exchange in Case of Crypto Investor’s $355K Hack
A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange after a user sued the firm over a $355,000 hack.
Coinbase CEO Armstrong Pledges to Give Crypto Wealth to Charitable Causes
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has joined other super-wealthy individuals in pledging to donate much of his net-worth to philanthropic causes.
Documents Suggest Tether Has Fiat Funds to Back Stablecoin: Report
Tether Ltd. may have the cash reserves to back up its 1.8 billion dollar-pegged tokens, says Bloomberg.
Iranian Official Says Blockchain Could Deliver Economic Boost
An Iranian official has reportedly said that integrating blockchain could bring a tech-based boost to the country’s economy.
A Built-In Ethereum Wallet Just Got Added to Opera’s Browser
Opera has announced the public release of its “Web 3-ready” Android web browser featuring an ethereum wallet.
Vitalik Buterin Awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Basel
The creator of ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, has just been awarded an honorary doctorate for his work on blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Mining Giant Holds Flash Sale to Celebrate Price ‘Bottom’
Bitcoin miner maker Canaan Creative has revealed it is temporarily cutting prices to “celebrate” bitcoin’s recent price rise.
Nearly 500 Crypto Startups Bank at Silvergate, IPO Filing Reveals
The California-based operator of Silvergate Bank has detailed its relationships with the cryptocurrency industry as part of its IPO filing with the SEC.
UK Could Ban Some Crypto Derivatives, Says Financial Watchdog Exec
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is considering a ban on some cryptocurrency-based derivatives, a senior executive has said.
Huobi Creates New Committee to Work With China’s Communist Party
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Huobi Group has set up a Communist Party committee at a Beijing-based subsidiary.
Crypto Exchange-Traded Product to Launch on Swiss Stock Exchange
The first ever exchange-traded product tracking multiple cryptocurrencies will start trading next week on Switzerland’s Six stock exchange.
Erik Voorhees, Salt Lending Being Investigated by SEC, Report Says
Crypto loans startup Salt and its former CEO are said to be under investigation by the SEC, according to the The Wall Street Journal.
Shell, BP Back Blockchain Platform to Modernize Commodities Trading
Oil industry giants Shell and BP are among a group of firms planning to launch a blockchain platform to automate post-trade processes in the energy industry.
Victims Sue AT&T, T-Mobile Over ‘SIM Swap’ Crypto Hacks
A cryptocurrency-focused law firm in the U.S. says it has filed lawsuits against AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of victims of “SIM swapping” hacks.