Poloniex allowed margin trading on the coin until a flash crash wiped out 1,800 bitcoins worth $13.5 million at the time
ICO Issuer PlexCorps Reaches Settlement With US Securities Regulator
Following the ruling, PlexCorps must disgorge $4.56 million in addition to some $350,000 in interest.
Exit Scams Swindled $3.1 Billion From Crypto Investors in 2019: Report
In total, investors, users, and exchanges have lost some $4.3 billion from illicit activity.
Three UK Men Busted Over Bitcoin-Based Drug Ring
The trio sold their products on the dark web and shipped as far as Australia.
IBM Files Patent for a Blockchain-Based Web Browser
The patent describes a peer-to-peer network for managing and storing browsing session data.
New Jersey Signs Blockchain Task Force Program Into Law
A new program will bring blockchain solutions to the NJ government.
Stolen Binance Funds Still Being Laundered Through Mixers, Researchers Claim
Funds from Binance’s May hack are still moving through a mixing service according to research firm Clain
Blockstream Launches Bitcoin Mining Farm With Fidelity as Early Customer
Blockstream is further stepping into bitcoin mining with the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman as customers.
Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report
Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks.
Cryptojackers Making Secondary Income Off Security Data Seizures: Report
As monero’s price fell in 2018, cryptojackers innovated by stealing user data like passwords and IP addresses.
New Jersey Calls Two ICOs ‘Fraudulent Securities,’ Issues Stop Order
New Jersey’s Bureau of Securities has issued emergency stops on two ICOs its claims are fraudulent securities
North Carolina Congressman Reintroduces Crypto Tax Bill
Reintroduced cryptocurrency tax legislation is taking aim at the IRS’s current code
Bitcoin Price Sees Steep Drop After Rejection Above $12K
Bitcoin’s price dropped from a daily high of $12,300 Tuesday, a price not seen since mid-July
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Questions Bitcoin’s Use as ‘Safe Haven’ Asset
The business mogul critiqued Morgan Creek Digital Anthony Pompliano’s financial holdings, comparing cryptocurrencies to “Vegas games”
Bitcoin and Ether Lender BlockFi Raises $18.3 Million Series A
Winklevoss Capital, Galaxy Digital, and ConsenSys funded the crypto lender’s latest round.
Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Restarting Trade Services
The exchange lost 3 billion yuan during a hack on July 11.
Co-Founder Sues Israeli Blockchain Firm for Breach of Contract
An Israeli ICO company is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit following a founding partner’s ejection from the firm.
ATOM, DASH and More: Coinbase Considers Adding 8 New Cryptos
Coinbase is looking at adding eight more tokens to its current lineup.
Samsung Now Offering 17 Crypto Apps in Blockchain Keystore
Electronics giant Samsung is adding dapps to its online store in a bid to outpace its competition.
Roger Ver Steps Into Executive Chairman Role as Bitcoin.com Adds New CEO
Roger Ver is now Executive Chairman of Bitcoin.com as Stefan Rust joins as CEO