JD.com has today unveiled a white paper detailing its plans for a new blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform.
Binance CEO Refutes Financial Watchdog Warning Reports
Binance’s CEO has hit back at reports that the exchange is to receive a warning from a financial regulator over its lack of registration in Japan.
Edward Snowden: Public Ledger Is Bitcoin’s Big Flaw
At a recent event in Berlin, Edward Snowden for the first time talked at length about the problems and benefits of blockchain technology.
Korean Regulators to Probe Banks’ AML Measures for Crypto Exchanges
Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks’ implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.
Japanese Crypto Users Lost $6 Million in Hacks Last Year, Say Police
Around $6.2 million-worth of cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange accounts and wallet services in 2017, Japan’s National Police Agency says.
Bitcoin Will Be World’s ‘Single Currency’ Says Twitter CEO
Jack Dorsey has said he believes bitcoin will take over the U.S. dollar as the world’s primary currency in 10 years or less.
Global Blockchain Patent Filings Spiked In 2017, Korea’s IP Office Says
Last year saw a sharp rise in blockchain-related patent applications across the globe, according to the South Korean Intellectual Property Office.
OECD to G20: Crypto Tax Policies Need Global Clarity
The global economic organization has called for agreement on new frameworks for the taxation of emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency.
Exchange to Investigate Another Chinese Stock Over Blockchain Claims
A second Chinese public firm in a week is being questioned by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange over the authenticity of its healthcare blockchain claims.
Snowden Leak Suggests NSA Is Extensively Tracking Bitcoin Users
The U.S. National Security Agency is reportedly aiming to track down users behind the bitcoin blockchain.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Looks to ASX for Blockchain Equity Settlement
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is looking to follow its Australian counterpart in developing a blockchain settlement system.
Russian Government Resolves Disagreement on Draft Crypto Law
The Bank of Russia and the country’s Finance Ministry have reportedly resolved a disagreement over the specifics of a proposed cryptocurrency law.
DOJ, SEC Argue Vague Laws No Excuse for ICO Fraud
The U.S. government has pushed back against an effort to dismiss the charges in an ongoing initial coin offering (ICO) fraud lawsuit.
Chinese Stock Exchange Probes Firm’s Blockchain Claim Amid Stock Rally
A public company in China is being questioned over a blockchain claim that appeared to drive a rally in its stock price.
Twitter Will Ban Cryptocurrency Ads in Two Weeks, Says Report
Following in the footsteps of Facebook and Google, Twitter is reportedly planning a ban on advertisements related to cryptocurrencies.
Mt Gox Trustee Denies $400 Million Sale Caused Bitcoin Price Slump
The bankruptcy trustee for the defunct Mt. Gox exchange has denied that the sale of $400 million in BTC and BCH caused the recent drop in prices.
Carney On Eve of G20: Cryptos Don’t Pose Risks to Financial Stability
A group of central bank regulators and government ministers said Sunday that cryptocurrencies don’t pose a risk to global financial stability.
New York Power Providers Cleared to Hike Rates for Crypto Miners
Cryptocurrency mining firms in New York State could face higher electricity bills after a ruling from the public utilities regulator.
MIT-Founded Startup Raises $20 Million for Supply Chain Blockchain
Eximchain, a blockchain startup focused on the supply chain industry, has raised an investment of $20 million, ahead of a planned token airdrop.
Israel Bars Crypto Firms from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Indices
Israel’s securities regulator has said that cryptocurrency-related firms may not be listed on the TASE indices due to high volatility.