New York family office Dominion Capital is launching a product for a new breed of consumer that’s “crypto rich” but low on cash.
Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Sets Up Secret US Subsidiary
New reports indicate that crypto mining firm Bitmain is quietly preparing to open new facilities in Washington state.
Cannabis Publication to Launch on Civil’s Decentralized News Platform
Cannabis Wire, a trade publication dedicated marijuana industry coverage, is launching a newsroom on blockchain-based journalism platform Civil.
Bears in Control, But Bitcoin Eyes $8K Defense
Bitcoin’s 28 percent drop this week has turned the tide in favor of the bears, but a sustained break below $8,000 looks unlikely in the short-run.
PBoC Governor Blasts ‘Explosive’ Cryptocurrency Speculation
PBoC’s governor Zhou Xiaochuan takes aim at cryptocurrency speculation in a press conference on Friday.
Bitcoin Drops Below $9K As Crypto Falls to 1-Month Low
Bitcoin has reached 20-day low at $8,587 after having dropped for $500 within an hour.
EU Eyes Blockchain Push With New FinTech Action Plan
The European Commission said it will host a Fintech Lab to foster emerging technologies including blockchain starting from Q2 2018.
KODAKCoin Backers Warn SEC Could Restrict Token Trading
A new “light paper” says the token could face “significant restrictions” should the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deem it a security.
US Congress to Discuss ICOs in Hearing Next Week
A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.
NSFW? Australian Police Probe Government Staffers Over Crypto Mining
Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.
Gemini Exchange Plans to Add More Crypto Tokens
Litecoin and bitcoin cash are logical candidates for inclusion this year, Tyler Winklevoss said.
Regulators Could ‘Take Away’ Blockchain’s Efficiencies, Congressman Warns
Rep. David Schweikert, co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, talked about challenges facing mainstream adoption in a speech Thursday.
$800 in 1 Hour: Bitcoin Price Drops Big to Near $9K
Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply for the second day in a row, despite recovering to past $10,000 after Wednesday’s fall.
Coinbase Hires NYSE Finance Vet to Grow Enterprise Products
Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.
Arizona’s Bitcoin Tax Bill Just Got a Big Vote of Confidence
A committee in the Arizona House of Representatives has recommended the passage of a bill allowing state residents to pay their tax bills in bitcoin.
Crypto Industry Should Self Regulate, Says CFTC Commissioner
CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reiterated his position on Wednesday that the crypto industry should establish a self-regulatory organization.
Stellar Investment Could Make Crypto as Easy as Chat
Stellar makes a bet that Keybase can port easy end-to-end encryption over to person-to-person payments in cryptocurrency.
Overstock Venture Arm Invests $3 Million in Blockchain Payments Startup
Bitt, a Barbados-based blockchain payment startup, has received a $3 million investment from Overstock’s Medici Ventures.
Bull Reversal? NEM Price Jumps as Coincheck Moves to Refund Users
NEM’s XEM token is solidly bid following the Japanese exchange’s announcement that it will commence refunding hacked users next week.
US Officials Praise Blockchain Amid ICO Concerns
Crypto regulation and government applications of blockchain were hot topics at day two of the D.C. Blockchain Summit.