New York family office Dominion Capital is launching a product for a new breed of consumer that’s “crypto rich” but low on cash.
Sierra Leone Secretly Holds First Blockchain-Powered Presidential Vote
Sierra Leone has used blockchain voting in a presidential election for what appears to be the first time, marking a milestone in election technology.
Compliant ICOs? Bitcoin OGs Launch Regulated Token Sale Service
TokenSoft is today launching its white-label ICO solution with built-in regulatory frameworks that flexibly cater for different nations’ rules.
Japanese Regulators Suspend Two Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is halting the operation of two domestic crypto exchanges while requiring six exchanges to report improvement plans.
Bitcoin’s Price Drops $1K in Sharp Break Below $10K
Bitcoin’s price fell more than $1,000 on Wednesday, dropping below $9,500 before recovering back above that level.
Ex-CFTC Chief: Even Republicans Are Pushing for Crypto Regulation
The former head of the CFTC is speaking out about what he sees as the broad interest U.S. politicians have in regulating the crypto markets.
Bitcoin on Lightning Too Risky? Maybe Ice Cream Will Tempt You
An experimental San Francisco service is seeking to entice bitcoin users to explore the its in-development Lightning payments network.
What If the SEC Is Going After the SAFT?
Rumors are swirling that the SEC is targeting a notable startup structure for tokens, but no one knows for sure what would happen if it did.
US Marshals to Sell $25 Million in Bitcoin at Auction
The U.S. Marshals will auction off 2,170 bitcoins worth roughly $25 million in two weeks.
The Father of the JOBS Act Is Helping Build a Next-Generation ICO
The man credited for being the “Father of the Jobs Act” is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.
Too Big to Fail? Tether Might Still Be Crypto’s Ticking Time Bomb
The entire cryptocurrency market needs to keep an eye on Tether’s USDT token, which has become a pivotal source of liquidity.
How XRP Fits Into Ripple’s Payments Products Explained
While interest in XRP continues, confusion remains about how the cryptocurrency interacts with Ripple’s products. CoinDesk explains.
8 Ways Telegram Thinks Its Own ICO Could Go Wrong
From tech flaws to regulatory interventions, a document sent to prospective investors in Telegram’s $2.5 billion token sale spells out the risks.
Fundamentally Vulnerable? Ethereum’s Casper Tech Takes Criticism In Curacao
A top computer science researcher took aim at one of ethereum’s biggest expected future upgrades Friday calling it “fundamentally vulnerable.”
Forking a Fork: ‘Bitcoin Private’ Copies Zcash But What’s it Worth?
A fork of a fork of a fork? A new cryptocurrency just launched that’s nearly identical to zcash, but commentators are questioning its value add.
Walmart Is Using Blockchain Tech to Make Shipping ‘Smarter’
Walmart is seeking a patent for a “smart package” that would use blockchain technology to track physical goods through their shipping journey.
Litecoin Booms in February But ‘Golden’ Crypto Takes Price Podium
Lesser known DigixDao was February’s top-performing large-cap cryptocurrency, data from CoinDesk reveals.
SEC ICO Probe Underway, But Stories Conflict on Extent of Sweep
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been “shotgunning” subpoenas to token sellers, advisors, investors and exchanges. What will come of it all?
No Blockchain Is an Island
Blockchain governance is shaped by much more than protocol rules: the underlying internet rails, social norms, markets and laws all have an influence.
$35 Million Refund? Developer Appeals Ethereum for Hard Fork Hack Reversal
An early ethereum developer is speaking out about why he feels a platform-wide software upgrade should be used to help him recover lost funds.