A potential partnership between Binance and TaoTao fell through, 10 months after first being revealed.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Classify Digital Tokens as Commodities, Not Securities, in US
A bill introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer could clarify the status of digital tokens issued as part of a securities offering under securities law.
Iran Is Ripe for Bitcoin Adoption, Even as Government Clamps Down on Mining
Iran is regulating bitcoin mining with an iron fist. But as U.S. sanctions and the pandemic put pressure on the economy, Iranians are seriously considering bitcoin as an alternative to the falling rial.
On bitFlyer Japan, Bitcoin Rewards Program Hits New Record
A report shared with CoinDesk Japan revealed that bitFlyer users exchanging loyalty points for bitcoin hit a record high in August.
Gibraltar Updates Distributed Ledger Guidance to Match FATF Crypto Rules
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has updated its guidance for virtual asset service providers to include clarity on risk management, token issuance, and more.
ECB President: Europe Has Fallen Behind in the Digital Payments Game
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said a digital euro can place the region at the cutting edge of innovation but it may have fallen behind in the global competition for creating digital payment ecosystems.
Former Central Bank Official: Japan Should Take a Digital Yen Seriously
In an interview with CoinDesk Japan, a former Bank of Japan official said the country has many reasons to seriously consider a digital yen.
Visa Adds Crypto Lender Cred to Fast Track Payments Program
Decentralized lending platform Cred is the latest crypto firm to join Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program with the goal of scaling faster.
US Lawmakers Advocate for Blockchain Use in COVID Relief Efforts
Lawmakers are urging President Trump to consider blockchain solutions in the fight against COVID-19.
Government of Bermuda Pilots Stimulus Token in Response to COVID Crisis
Bermuda is looking to speed up the distribution of financial aid to its citizens and has begun trialing a digital stimulus token.
A New Attempt to Tokenize Real Estate Projects in Mexico and Canada
Digital transfer agent Vertalo has partnered with real estate platform MountX to tokenize more than 15 digital real estate projects in Mexico and Canada.
How the Battle for Thailand Is Being Fought on Twitter
The Thai government and pro-democracy protesters are at war over social media. Authorities blocked local access to a Facebook group that was critical of the monarchy. Young protesters now fear the military government is interfering with Twitter as well.
VC-Backed Crypto Exchange Mexo Launches in Latin America
Mexo, a cryptocurrency exchange designed for the Latin American user, launched on Thursday.
US Congressman Tom Emmer Will Accept Crypto Donations for Reelection Campaign
Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer will accept crypto donations for his campaign, facilitated through BitPay.
Hawaii Welcomes Crypto Exchanges Back With New Regulatory Sandbox
ErisX and bitFlyer are among the 12 crypto exchanges piloting Hawaii’s digital currency regulatory sandbox, that will allow selected entities to do business in the state without its stringent money transmitter license for a two-year period.
Congressman Tom Emmer to Lead First-Ever Crypto Town Hall
Minnesota congressman Tom Emmer will lead the first-ever cryptocurrency town hall celebrating digital asset innovators to be held virtually on Aug. 20.
Doctor Who to Enter the Cryptoverse as BBC Plans Trading Card Game on Ethereum Blockchain
BBC Studios has licenced its iconic show Dr. Who to U.K.-based Reality Gaming Group to build a digital trading card game on the ethereum blockchain.
Why It’s Time to Pay Attention to Mexico’s Booming Crypto Market
In a trend that is largely unnoticed outside of the country, Mexico is embracing cryptocurrency at a breakneck speed.
Investors Suing Over Status ICO Can’t Find Execs to Serve Papers
Investors suing crypto firm Status are seeking “alternative means” to serve top executives after they were unable to deliver court papers via traditional means.
Dapp Data Storage Provider Bluzelle to Begin Mainnet Launch in August
Distributed data storage network Bluzelle is starting the launch of its mainnet on Aug. 8, the company announced Thursday.