New rules from Hong Kong’s securities watchdog treat cryptocurrency trading platforms like traditional brokers if they offer security tokens.
North Korea Set Up a Blockchain Firm to Launder Cash: UN
North Korea set up a Hong Kong blockchain firm in a bid to to launder stolen cryptocurrency and avoid sanctions, the UN has reportedly said.
Only 1 Crypto Fund Has Passed Hong Kong’s SFC Regulatory Hurdles in First Year
Only one financial fund has passed Hong Kong’s framework for digital asset investments.
Libra Won’t Spread as Quickly as Facebook, Says Calibra Exec
Libra won’t necessarily mimic Facebook’s historic rise, said Calibra executive Kevin Weil.
ATM Coin Founders Ordered to Pay $4.25 Million for Fraud
A U.S. court issued penalties against the team and firms behind ATM Coin for fraud and misappropriation of client funds in case brought by the CFTC.
Coca-Cola Supply Chain Firm Expands Blockchain Effort to 70 Partners
The firm organizing Coca-Cola’s bottle manufacturing and distribution is scaling up its blockchain pilot after finding early benefits.
DX.Exchange Halts Operations, Seeks Buyer 10 Months After Launch
The firm, which offered tokenized shares in companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, may not reopen.
BitMEX Says Quality Check ‘Failure’ Led to Email Privacy Breach
The crypto-derivatives exchange says poor internal checks caused most of the exchange’s clients to be exposed to privacy risks.
India’s Defense Minister Touts Blockchain, AI Role in Warfare
India’s defense minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the potential use of blockchain technology in the defense industry on Monday.
UK Tax Authority Issues Crypto Guidance for Businesses
After clarifying how individual taxpayers should deal with cryptos last year, the U.K.’s HMRC has now issued guidance for enterprises.
New Blockchain Tool Promises Verifiable Audits in 30 Seconds
A new blockchain-based system speeds up audits but doesn’t replace accountants.
BitMEX Exchange Exposes User Base in Email Mishap
A general email update exposed addresses of possibly up to 22,000 users Friday morning.
Harbor Now Has Both Broker-Dealer and Transfer Agent Licenses in the US
Security token startup Harbor has been granted a transfer agent license by the SEC, a month after getting the green light from the CFTC.
Binance Enters Korean Market With New Business Entity
Binance may have taken another step toward launching a crypto exchange arm in South Korea, according to a new business registration.
Belgian Finance Watchdog Ups List of Suspected Crypto Scams to 131
The Financial Services and Markets Authority has issued another warning about cryptocurrency trading sites that may be fraudulent.
Bitcoin’s White Paper Turns 11 as Network Passes Milestones
Happy birthday, bitcoin.
Russian Aluminum Plant Pivots to Bitcoin Mining Following US Sanctions
Metal giant Rusal is renting its facilities to the Russian Mining Corporation following 2018 U.S. sanctions.
CoinGecko Now Tracks Data From 20-Plus Crypto Derivatives Markets
The data aggregator has added a new service tracking the growing number of crypto derivatives products.
Jack Dorsey Backs $10 Million Round for Token Offering Platform CoinList
CoinList’s latest funding round will help it develop a new exchange and wallet.
Bitmain Seeking U.S. IPO With Confidential SEC Filing: Report
The bitcoin mining giant is said to have confidentially filed for an IPO in the U.S.