The U.S. SEC has charged the CEO of an online adult entertainment marketplace with running a fraudulent initial coin offering scheme.
IBM Says It’s Ready to Work with Facebook on Blockchain
IBM is willing to team up with Facebook to develop blockchain technology, as building that ecosystem is “a team sport.”
Crypto Exchange Giant Binance to Launch US Trading Tuesday
Binance.US, the American arm of the largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, says trading will start on Sep 24.
Seed CX Slashes Rates as Crypto Trading Fee War Looms
Cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX has cut fees as competition piles into the profitable crypto trading space.
Genesis Trading Acquires Quant Investment Firm Qu Capital
Digital currency trader and lender Genesis expanded its trading and research capabilities by acquiring New York-based quantitative investment firm Qu Capital.
Chinese Crypto Czar: Facebook-Led Libra ‘Might Be Unstoppable’
China’s cryptocurrency czar says the world powers do not welcome Facebook’s Libra, but the stablecoin’s advance might now be unstoppable.
New Bitcoin Mutual Fund Eases Crypto Investing for Eager-Yet-Wary Asian Investors
A new mutual fund will provide crypto currency access to accredited investors in Asia who are very interested but slow to buy the coins directly.
Huobi Expands Crypto Exchange to Argentina Amid Peso Devaluation
Crypto exchange Huobi is expanding to Argentina as cryptocurrencies gain acceptance in the region as a hedge against the infamous inflationary peso.
Inner Mongolia to Shutter ‘Illegal’ Bitcoin Miners by October as China Cracks Down on Industry
China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region is carrying out an inspection to eliminate “illegal” bitcoin mining operations by October.
Blockchain For Ethical Practices Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding
A blockchain startup for ethical supply chain management just raised $4 million in seed money.
Largest Bitcoin ATM Network Coinme Raises New Funding from Ripple’s Xpring
Coinme, which provides kiosks and ATMs for digital currencies, raised $1.5 million in a Series A-1 financing round that included Ripple’s subsidiary Xpring and Blockchain Finance Fund. Proceeds from the funding will be used for additional licensing to expand its U.S. and international coverage. The company is licensed to operate bitcoin ATM’s in 29 states […]
Huobi Plans Backdoor IPO Attempt in Hong Kong, Document Suggests
A filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange backs up earlier suggestions that Huobi seeks to go public through a firm acquired in 2018.