A patent application from Mastercard suggests that the payments giant is eyeing blockchain as part of a way to verify the authenticity of coupons.
IMF Official: Central Banks Need to Compete With Crypto
An IMF official believes central banks need to offer “better” fiat currencies in order to fend off potential competition from cryptocurrencies.
Vermont Governor Signs Bill Clearing Way for Blockchain Companies
Vermont’s governor has signed a bill allowing for the creation of so-called “blockchain-based limited liability corporations,” public records show.
New Zcash Software Sets Stage for ‘Sapling’ Upgrade
The development team of the zcash cryptocurrency has released new software that contains support elements of the network’s planned Sapling upgrade.
$30 Million Crypto Startup Fund Launched By Mobile Game Maker
A maker of mobile games based in Japan has launched a $30 million investment fund focused on cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
Asus’ New Crypto Mining Motherboard Has Space for 20 GPUs
Motherboard maker Asus has debuted a new product aimed specifically at cryptocurrency miners.
No Disney, No PayPal? SEC Charges ICO Founder Over False Statements
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the company behind an initial coin offering (ICO) and its president with securities fraud.
He Paid How Much? CoinDesk Releases ‘Bitcoin Pizza Day’ Price Tracker
How much did developer Laszlo Hanyecz pay in the first-ever retail bitcoin transaction? With CoinDesk’s new tool, you never have to guess.
US, Canadian Regulators Launch Dozens of Crypto Scam Probes
An “international crackdown” on cryptocurrency scams was launched Monday by a group of securities regulators.
Jack Dorsey Hopes Bitcoin Will Become The Web’s ‘Native Currency’
Is bitcoin destined to become the default currency of the Internet? Square’s Jack Dorsey hopes so.
Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Unveils Common Blockchain Standards
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance announced the release of a common technical specification at Consensus 2018 on Wednesday.
HTC Plans to Ship a Blockchain Phone This Year
HTC was a trailblazer with its move to bring an Android smartphone to market in the late 2000s – and now it wants to do the same with blockchain.
IBM, Global Citizen Seek Blockchain Ideas to Transform Humanitarian Aid
IBM and Global Citizen are issuing a challenge to the world’s developers: use blockchain to revolutionize donations to humanitarian causes.
US Lawmakers to Hear Case for Blockchain Supply Chain
Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are set to hold a hearing on blockchain tech next week.
Australia’s Securities Watchdog Moves to Halt ‘Deceptive’ ICOs
Yet another global regulator is speaking out about its attempts to fight fraud in the ICO market. This time, it’s Australia taking the lead.
FTC to Host Consumer Protection Workshop on Cryptocurrency Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is planning to host a workshop on cryptocurrency scams and fraud in June.
Nasdaq ‘Would Consider’ Creating a Crypto Exchange, Says CEO
The CEO of Nasdaq suggested Wednesday that the company could open a cryptocurrency exchange in the future.
DOJ Charges ICO Co-Founder With Securities Fraud
The Department of Justice has unveiled fraud charges against a co-founder of cryptocurrency startup Centra.
Pornhub Adds Crypto Payment Option With Verge Token
Adult entertainment website Pornhub has announced that it will begin accepting the cryptocurrency verge as payment.
EOS Leads Pack As Top 10 Cryptos See Price Upticks
Prices for the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have risen during Wednesday’s trading session.