If passed, a blockchain advisory group would present its findings by January 15, 2020.
<h1>In Japan’s First Crypto-Theft Case, The Defendant Is A Minor</h1>
The unnamed youth said he felt like he was playing a video game.
<h1>MtGox CEO Off The Hook For Embezzlement Charges, Gets Suspended Sentence</h1>
The court ruled Karpelès did not financially hurt the exchange.
<h1>Tether’s USDT Stablecoin Not Necessarily 100 Percent Backed By USD</h1>
Tether says its coin is backed by “cash equivalents” and “other assets.” But what are these?
<h1>Ripple And Blockchain Video Game Platform Forte Establish Blockchain Gaming Fund</h1>
The fund will target larger developers with massive game economies.
<h1>US Treasury Accuses Russian Bank Of Helping Venezuela Skirt US Sanctions Via Petro</h1>
This action signals an increase in US pressure on the Venezuelan government.
<h1>SEC FinHub Department Goes On Tour</h1>
The tour will start March 26 in San Francisco and continue across the US.
<h1>EU Blockchain Observatory Suggests Way Forward On Scalability, Interoperability</h1>
EUBOF believes permissioned blockchains will pave the way.
<h1>Bumble Bee Foods Uses Blockchain To Track Yellowfin Tuna</h1>
Customers may soon be able to get information about their tuna by scanning a QR code with a smartphone.
<h1>Blockchain ETF Launches On London Stock Exchange Today</h1>
Invesco’s blockchain ETF is intended to improve the performance of the Elwood Blockchain Global Equity Index.
<h1>Germany Proposes Government-Run Register For Blockchain Industry</h1>
Germany wants its blockchain regulations to align with EU laws.
<h1>US Attorney Charges Siblings Responsible For OneCoin Pyramid Scheme</h1>
One sibling has been arrested – the other is still at large.
<h1>Denver Rolls Out Mobile Blockchain Voting App</h1>
Can Voatz reinvent the American voting system?
<h1>Russia’s Crypto Users May Need Special ID</h1>
The prospective amendments to Russia’s crypto regulations are meant to fight money laundering and promote legal crypto adoption.
<h1>SWIFT Puts Forward Proof Of Concept For Blockchain E-Voting</h1>
SWIFT thinks blockchain technology might provide a better way to run shareholder meetings.
<h1>IBM’s X-Force Red Team Rolls Out Blockchain Security Testing Service</h1>
IBM wants to test vulnerabilities in blockchains – before they reach mass adoption.
<h1>Need A Lyft To Your Doctor’s Appointment? Solve.Care’s Got You Covered</h1>
The company says its new scheduling system is designed for use by patients, doctors, employers, and insurance providers.
<h1>Malta Banks Decline To Open Accounts For Blockchain And Cryptocurrency Operators</h1>
The government is blockchain and crypto-friendly. But the banks aren’t.
<h1>Blue Trading Under Investigation By The Crypto Valley Association</h1>
Is Blue Trading following the rules?
<h1>Luxury Marketplace Reebonz To Track Product Provenance On VeChainThor</h1>
Can blockchains help distinguish the luxury items from the knockoffs?