Amidst a broad uptick in interest in crypto tokens, a technology platform built by some of the world’s biggest enterprises is adapting to the trend.
ICE CEO Won’t ‘Rule Out’ Crypto Futures Launch
Intercontinental Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said cryptocurrency futures contracts may be offered in the future.
Coinbase Hires Facebook, Twitter Vet As Communications VP
The cryptocurrency exchange’s hiring spree continues with the naming of a new vice president of communications.
$125 Million Raised in Basecoin SAFT Sale, SEC Filing Shows
Basecoin developer Intangible Labs raised $125 million in a SAFT sale, SEC filings show.
Chile Is Using Ethereum’s Blockchain to Track Energy Data
The new energy minister has announced a project to commit a number of data sets to the public ledger, where they will be much harder to hack.
Overstock’s tZero Unveils Token Trading Platform Prototype
Overstock announced its prototype trading platform on Monday, saying the full product would launch in May.
Salesforce Working on Blockchain Product, Says CEO Benioff
Salesforce is working on a product based on blockchain and cryptocurrency, the cloud computing company’s CEO has revealed.
Blockchain Startup Symbiont Teams with Wall Street Legend Ranieri
The firm founded by the “father” of mortgage-backed securities has partnered with blockchain startup Symbiont to shake up the mortgage industry.
Dear Students, Everything In Bitcoin’s Way Is Your $1 Billion Opportunity
Blockchain luminaries descended on the University of Pennsylvania’s business school in what seemed like a recruiting session for the crypto-ecosystem.
Singapore Plans Blockchain Push to Boost ASEAN Financial Inclusion
The Singapore government is looking to boost blockchain development in an effort to improve financial inclusion across Southeast Asian countries.
Monex Confirms Coincheck Exchange Acquisition, Plans Future IPO
Japanese online brokerage Monex Group has confirmed a deal to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major breach in January.
There’s a Facebook Alternative, It’s Called Self-Sovereign Identity
The answer to Facebook’s fiasco isn’t a new platform. It’s an open standards-based infrastructure that centers on people and fosters a new ecosystem.
BitFlyer Adds Computer Language Co-Creator as Advisor
Blockchain company bitFlyer has tapped Tom Love to assist with its global expansion and enterprise blockchain initiatives.
Coinbase to Let Users Withdraw Funds from Bitcoin Forks
Coinbase announced Thursday it would enable customers to withdraw bitcoin forks, though it is not adding any specific assets yet.
Malta Finance Regulator Warns Against Crypto Margin Trading Site
The MFSA issued a warning against Stocksbtc, denying claims that the startup is registered with the regulator and based in Malta.
Chainalysis Raises $16 Million for Real-Time Crypto Compliance
Blockchain startup Chainalysis has today announced a $16 million funding round and a new real-time transaction analysis tool.
US Crypto Tax Policy Isn’t Just Crazy, It’s Cruel
There is something extraordinarily cruel, crazy even, in the IRS’s approach of treating virtual currencies as property for tax purposes.
Electronics Giant Foxconn to Build Sirin Labs’ Blockchain Phone
Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn is to help develop and build a blockchain phone from Sirin Labs, a news report indicates.
Hacked Coincheck Exchange to Accept Takeover Bid, Report Says
Hacked Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is to accept a takeover offer from online brokerage Monex Group, a news report indicates.
Mexico Tests Blockchain to Track Public Contract Bids
A Mexican government announced a blockchain-based project intended to reduce corruption in bidding for government contracts.