Bancor is said to have suffered “a security breach” this morning.
FINRA Wants to Know All About Member Firms’ Crypto Activities
The U.S. financial self-regulatory body is asking member firms to submit every detail of their existing or future activities in cryptocurrency.
Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.
International Task Force Notes Use of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crime
Tax authorities from five different nations are coming together to combat international financial crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrencies.
Court Says India’s Crypto Exchange Bank Account Ban Will Continue
India’s central bank won a key victory in court this week.
EU Report Says Cryptocurrencies ‘Unlikely’ to Challenge Central Banks
Cryptocurrencies are “unlikely” to shake up the dominance of central banks and sovereign currencies, the EU’s newest report says.
Pornhub Adds Tron, ZenCash as Crypto Payment Options
Pornhub, the largest pornography site in the Internet world, announced today that it will accept TRON(TRX) and ZenCash soon as payment methods.
Japan’s Finance Minister Balks at Changing Crypto Tax Rules
Japan’s top financial official is cautious about the idea of his nation changing how it taxes gains from cryptocurrencies.
Facebook Relaxes Ban, Accepts Some Crypto Ads
Now, at least some, crypto advertisers will find that they can post crypto ads on Facebook – if they are approved through an application process.
Florida Is Creating Its Own Crypto Czar
Florida’s chief financial officer has created a new “crypto czar” to oversee regulation of the cryptocurrency and ICO space.
Congress Advances Bill to Study Crypto Use in Drug, Sex Trafficking
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have passed a bill that would approve a study of the use of cryptocurrencies in the sex and drug trades.
US Official Says ‘Congressional Attention’ Needed on Privacy Cryptos
U.S. Secret Service are looking at privacy-centered cryptocurrencies.
US Senate Hearing Will Look at Crypto’s Impact on Elections
The U.S. policymakers will look into potential risks that digital currencies could pose to the American democracy.
This Japanese Village Is Planning Its Own ICO
A Japanese village is launching the country’s first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on the municipal level.
Kurt Russell Is Going to Be in a Cryptocurrency Movie
One of America’s most beloved Hollywood actors will be starring in a movie about cryptocurrencies.
Crypto Tracking Site CoinMarketCap Gets an Update
You can now track up to 250 of your favourite cryptocurrencies on coinmarketcap.com for free.
$97: Litecoin Price Hits Fresh 2018 Low
The price of litecoin falls below $100 again today to reach a 2018 low so far.
Coinrail Exchange Hacked, Loses Possibly $40 Million in Cryptos
South Korea-based Coinrail has not disclosed the exact amount lost in the breach, but data suggests the damage could be $40 million.
Another Crypto Exchange Is Rolling Out A Token-based ETF
Hong Kong-based OKEx has also launched a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund, following a similar move by its rival trading platform Huobi Pro.
Reddit Founder Says Crypto Can ‘Fuel a Potential New Internet’
Even with their high level of volatility, bitcoin and cryptos are still poised to “fuel a potential new internet,” said Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian.