Nvidia has seen a “substantial decline” in revenue from cryptocurrency miners, the company announced in its second quarter results Thursday.
US Senate to Examine Energy Efficiency of Blockchain
The U.S. Senate will host a hearing on blockchain’s energy use and whether the tech can be used to protect infrastructure next week.
Coinbase Acquires Digital Identity Startup Distributed Systems
Coinbase is advancing its push into developing a secure digital identity platform by acquiring San Francisco-based startup Distributed Systems.
Bitmain Confirms New Crypto Mining Facility in Texas
Bitcoin mining hardware giant Bitmain is officially setting up shop in Rockdale, Texas, and expects to launch mining operations early next year.
Ripple Taps Bill Clinton to Give Keynote at Upcoming Conference
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will headline Ripple’s Swell conference later this year, the cryptocurrency payments startup announced Tuesday.
South Carolina Ends Cease & Desist Orders Against Crypto Startups
South Carolina’s securities regulator has ended cease-and-desist orders against two blockchain startups, public documents revealed Thursday.
BRICS Bank Consortium to Research Blockchain Applications
BRICS nations’ state-owned development banks plan to research blockchain technology for international transactions and other products.
Swiss Markets Authority Investigates Troubled $100 Million ICO
Swiss watchdog FINMA announced Thursday that it is investigating Envion AG for potentially breaking financial market rules with its ICO.
AMD Sees Q2 Drop in GPU Sales to Crypto Miners
GPU sales for cryptocurrency mining fell quarter-over-quarter, AMD announced in its Q2 report on Wednesday.
Coinbase Launches Crypto Gift Card Service in Europe
Coinbase now offers a way for users to purchase retail goods and services with cryptos, thanks to a deal with a digital gift card service in Europe.
Investment Startup Bitwise Proposes ETF for Top 10 Cryptos
Crypto investment startup Bitwise announced it filed to offer a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) Tuesday.
Ripple Report: XRP Sales Dropped 54% in Q2, But Customer Base Grew
Ripple’s sales of the XRP cryptocurrency fell 54 percent to $75.53 million in Q2, but the firm gained more customers, its latest report says.
SEC Delays Decision on Asset Manager’s Bitcoin ETFs Until September
The SEC has delayed a decision on whether to approve five bitcoin-related ETFs, public documents reveal.
Major League Baseball Collectibles Are Coming to Ethereum
Major League Baseball (MLB) is partnering with a blockchain startup to launch a decentralized app trading game.
Binance Taps UNIDO Goodwill Ambassador to Lead Charity Effort
Binance announced today that it has appointed Helen Hai as the new head of its charity foundation.
Crypto Exchange Gemini Hires Former NYSE Tech Chief
Crypto exchange Gemini has hired former NYSE chief information officer Robert Cornish to serve as its first chief technology officer.
SEC Charges Two In Illicit UBI Blockchain Stock Sale
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged two Nevada residents with illegally profiting off stock sales of a self-described blockchain firm.
Coinbase’s New Custody Service Is Now Live
Having accepted its first deposit last week, Coinbase Custody is officially “open for business,” the exchange said Monday.
Crypto Wallet Startup Blockchain Launches Institutional Platform
Bitcoin wallet provider Blockchain (formerly known as Blockchain.info) launched an institutional advisory platform, the company announced Thursday.
Crypto Wallet Startup Blockchain Launches Institutional Platform
Bitcoin wallet provider Blockchain (formerly known as Blockchain.info) launched an institutional advisory platform, the company announced Thursday.