The U.K. is on the cusp of leaving the E.U., sparking concern for blockchain startups working within a government-run regulatory sandbox.
First Crypto Firm IPO on London Stock Exchange Raises $32.5 Million
Crypto mining subscription company Argo Mining debuted on the London Stock Exchange on Friday, garnering more than $32 million through its IPO.
New York Finance Watchdog ‘Fiercely Opposes’ Sandboxes for Fintech Firms
The chief of New York’s financial regulatory body said Tuesday that the agency is “fiercely opposed” to regulatory sandboxes for fintech firms
Australian State Grants Crypto Startup $100k to Boost Tourism
An Australian state government has awarded $100,000 to a crypto travel company in an effort to bolster its tourism industry.
Germany’s No.2 Stock Exchange Is Developing an ICO Platform
Boerse Stuttgart Group is developing a suite of crypto services including an ICO platform.
Sony Patent Filings Hint at Work on Crypto Mining Hardware
Japanese technology giant Sony wants to patent two approaches to hosting and maintaining blockchains, newly published documents show.
Zambia, Overstock’s Medici Ink Deal on Blockchain Land Registry Pilot
American retail giant Overstock.com’s blockchain subsidiary is partnering with the Zambian government to build a blockchain land title registry.
UK Member of Parliament Resigns as Blockchain Startup Advisor
A UK MP has resigned from the board of a cryptocurrency project after it was revealed that he was secretly getting paid for his services.
Ripple Partners With Madonna to Fundraise for Orphans in Malawi
Cryptocurrency payments startup Ripple is partnering with Madonna to raise funds for orphans in the African nation of Malawi.
Korean Officials Probe Shipwreck ICO for Possible Fraud
Korean police are investigating a cryptocurrency startup claiming to be selling treasure from a sunken ship, the Korea Joongang Daily reported.
US Lawmakers Seek Blockchain Solution in Fight Against Fungal Disease
A group of U.S. lawmakers has proposed the creation of a blockchain pilot as part of a wider effort to combat infectious fungal diseases.
Steam Yanks Game From Marketplace Over Crypto Mining Allegations
Video game marketplace Steam removed an alleged crypto miner from its platform Monday amid user complaints.
AlphaPoint Helps Launch XRP-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange
Cryptocurrency services firm AlphaPoint is powering a new decentralized exchange, the company announced Monday.
Gallup Poll: 75% of US Investors Think Bitcoin Is ‘Very Risky’
Three-quarters of U.S. investors think bitcoin is too risky to invest in, a new poll by Gallup and Wells Fargo showed Monday.
Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Will Start Trading on a Stock Exchange This Week
Cryptocurrency merchant bank Galaxy Digital will begin trading on the Toronto TSX Venture Exchange this week.
HTC Says Its Crypto-Friendly Smartphone Will Support Litecoin
Litecoin creator Charlie Lee revealed Monday he will serve as an advisor to HTC’s Exodus, the blockchain-powered smartphone.
Mastercard Had An Outage, So Crypto Had a Field Day
Mastercard suffered an outage last week that led to a hold-up for some transactions – and crypto supporters on social media quickly pounced.
Congressman’s Call for Crypto Ban Sparks Social Uproar
In the span of a few hours, it became Crypto Twitter vs U.S. Representative Brad Sherman.
Billionaire Marc Lasry Sees Bitcoin’s Price Reaching $40,000
Billionaire investor and fund manager Marc Lasry said the price of bitcoin has the potential to reach $40,000.
Pop Icon Peter Gabriel Has Invested in a Blockchain Startup
Legendary musician and former Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel has invested in blockchain startup Provenance.