The U.S. securities regulator has settled with blockchain author Alex Tapscott and his investment firm NextBlock Global over securities violations.
Hacked Cryptocurrency Exchange Cryptopia Goes Into Liquidation
Cryptopia, the crypto exchange hit by a major hack in mid-January, has appointed professional services firm Grant Thornton as liquidator.
Crypto Hedge Funds’ Average AUM Grew Three Times in Q1
The average assets under management (AUM) of global cryptocurrency hedge funds increased three-fold in the first quarter of 2019, new research from PwC and Elwood indicates.
Samsung to Roll Out Crypto Features on Budget Galaxy Phones
South Korean electronics giant Samsung is planning to bring crypto and blockchain features to more phones across its Galaxy range.
Coinbase Opens Up XRP Trading for New York Residents
New York-based users of Coinbase can now trade or store XRP on Coinbase.com or on the crypto exchange’s iOS and Android mobile apps.
HTC Has Added In-Wallet Crypto Swaps to Its EXODUS Phone
HTC has added Kyber Network’s liquidity protocol to its blockchain phone, enabling direct swaps between ERC-20 cryptocurrencies.
Exchange-Traded Notes for XRP, Litecoin Launch on Boerse Stuttgart
Germany’s second-largest stock exchange, Boerse Stuttgart, now offers trading in XRP and litecoin-based ETNs issued by XBT Provider.
Bitfinex’s Private Token Sale Raised $1 Billion in 10 Days, Exec Says
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex raised $1 billion via a sale of its exchange token LEO in just 10 days, according to the firm’s CTO.
Crypto Investor Awarded Over $75 Million in SIM-Swapping Hack Case
U.S.-based cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin has been awarded over $75 million in a lawsuit related to a SIM-swapping fraud.
William Shatner Joins Effort to Fight Collectibles Fraud With Blockchain ‘Passports’
Star Trek acting legend and producer William Shatner has joined an initiative to tackle fake memorabilia and collectibles using blockchain tech.
Ex-SoFI CEO’s Startup Closes $1 Billion Credit Line on a Blockchain
Figure Technologies, a fintech startup founded by former SoFi CEO Mike Cagney, has closed up to $1 billion “uncommitted” line of credit on a blockchain.
Crypto Wallet Abra Adds In-App Support for ‘Thousands’ of US Banks
Crypto wallet Abra now let users connect to “thousands” of U.S. banks. It’s also added withdrawals for all 30 supported cryptos.
Crypto Exchange Binance Says It’s Revamping Security in Post-Hack Update
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it is revamping security measures after losing some 7,000 bitcoin in a hack earlier this week.
Trading Firms Propose ‘Bad Actors Blacklist’ to Clean Up Crypto Industry
Cryptocurrency trading firms held a Chicago meeting to discuss ways to prevent the rising numbers of hacks and scams in the industry.
There’s a New Medici Bank After 500 Years, And This Time It’s Crypto-Friendly
A descendant of the famed Medici Italian banking family has opened a cryptocurrency-friendly bank in Puerto Rico.
Facebook Softens Policy on Crypto and Blockchain Ads
Over a year after its outright ban, Facebook has further lifted some restrictions on cryptocurrency and blockchain related advertisements.
Over 50 Banks, Firms Trial Trade Finance App Built With R3’s Corda Blockchain
ABN Amro, Standard Chartered and around 50 other firms have participated in tests of Voltron, a trade finance platform built with R3’s Corda.
London-Listed Argo Blockchain Adds 1,000 Miners in Bid to Salvage Stock Price
Struggling crypto mining firm Argo Blockchain says it’s expecting to break even in the second quarter after an investment in new equipment.
Alleged Multibillion-Dollar Crypto Pyramid Scheme OneCoin Sued by Former Investor
The cryptocurrency investment scheme OneCoin, widely claimed to be a fraud, is being sued by a former investor over her losses.
Homeland Security Warns Bots Are Exploiting Decentralized Crypto Exchanges
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has warned that “predatory users” are using bots to exploit decentralized crypto exchanges.