South Korea’s first major blockchain conference saw discussion of the possibility of a central bank cryptocurrency Wednesday.
Bank of Montreal Expands Crypto Purchase Ban
Canada’s Bank of Montreal will prohibit customers from purchasing cryptocurrencies using Interac debit cards, on top of an existing Mastercard ban.
Korean Regulator Tells Crypto Exchanges to Revise User Agreements
South Korean regulators, whose decisions have shaken cryptocurrency markets in the past, are reportedly cracking down on exchanges’ contract terms.
Iran’s Government is Debating a Ban on Telegram Over Its ICO
Iran’s president has spoken out against aired plans to ban Telegram’s messaging app over fears its new token may undermine the national currency.
OKEx Denies Manipulation Claims After Bitcoin Futures Rollback
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange OKEx is saying it had no role in its exchange’s irregularity from last week.
Japanese Brokerage Firm May Acquire Hacked Coincheck Exchange
Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which suffered a major hack early this year, may soon be under new management, reports say.
Messaging Giant Line to Launch South Korean Blockchain Subsidiary
Japan-based social messaging platform Line is launching a blockchain-focused subsidiary in South Korea.
How Active Crypto Traders Can Save on US Taxes
Active crypto traders can qualify for trader tax status (TTS) to deduct business and home-office expenses. And there might be an additional benefit.
Amber Baldet Leaving JPMorgan Blockchain Team to Start New Venture
Amber Baldet, who led development of JPMorgan’s permissioned blockchain platform Quorum, is leaving to start her own project.
Report: Russia’s Gazprombank to Test Cryptocurrency Service
Russia’s state-owned Gazprombank is reportedly looking into facilitating cryptocurrency transactions through a Swiss subsidiary.
BankChain Project Launches Blockchain Exchange for Stressed Assets
The India-based consortium has launched a blockchain-based exchange for trading non-performing assets.
TD Bank Considers Public Blockchain for Asset Tracking
A newly published patent application indicates that TD Bank may be considering the use of a public blockchain for certain kinds of transactions.
I Survived the Eternal Boy Playground, But Will Puerto Rico?
Brock Pierce is leading a herd of crypto entrepreneurs and investors to Puerto Rico and the island seems mostly welcoming. Is that the right move?
IBM Evolution: Big Blue Is Finally Getting Serious About Cryptocurrency
IBM is breaking from enterprise blockchain norms by publicly working with cryptocurrencies in a wide range of projects.
Chile’s State-Owned Bank Cutting Ties with Crypto Exchanges
Chile’s public bank will terminate the accounts of three cryptocurrency exchange clients within 10 days, according to a local news report.
AirAsia Planning Cryptocurrency-Based Rewards Program
The Malaysian discount airline plans to use its proprietary BigCoin token to facilitate transactions and act as a frequent-flyer rewards program.
Cisco Imagines Group Chats on a Blockchain in Patent Filing
A Cisco patent application describes how a blockchain could let people form groups on the fly to share files and other data while tracking membership.
Riot Blockchain Acquires Futures Brokerage After Crypto Pivot
Riot Blockchain announced it would “investigate” creating a crypto exchange and futures product after acquiring a registered brokerage.
Telegram Doubles Amount Raised in ICO to $1.7 Billion
Messaging app provider Telegram has raised a second $850 million in its ongoing token sale, according to a new filing with the SEC.
Intel Wants to Patent a Bitcoin Mining Hardware ‘Accelerator’
Intel explains in a recently-released patent application how it would improve its products for bitcoin mining purposes.