A new bill introduced to the California Assembly seeks the legal recognition of blockchain data and smart contracts.
Actor Steven Seagal Endorses Questionable ‘Bitcoiin’ ICO
Action film star Steven Seagal has become the brand ambassador for a controversial cryptocurrency ahead of an initial coin offering (ICO).
Who Said What About Coinbase and Visa’s User Payment Dispute
A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week’s charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange’s customers.
Israel Confirms It Will Tax Bitcoin as Property
Israel has confirmed that it will treat cryptocurrencies as taxable assets in a new circular published on Monday.
Long Blockchain Is At Risk for Exchange Removal Again
Long Blockchain announced it would appeal a notice by Nasdaq informing it that its stock was at risk of being delisted.
Banks Buy Stakes in Blockchain Startup SETL
Citi joined Credit Agricole, Computershare, S2iEM and Deloitte as shareholders in the blockchain-based payment and settlements startup SETL.
Lithuania’s Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO
Lithuania’s central bank has said it is probing Bankera’s initial coin offering after determining that the token offered counts as a security.
$850 Million Raised in ICO So Far, Says Telegram
Messaging app provider Telegram has raised an initial $850 million in its controversial initial coin offering (ICO), according to a public document.
Record Retest? ETC Looks Poised on Double-Digit Climb
A prominent alternative to the ethereum blockchain is showing signs of building a higher base amid a period of strong market activity.
Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.
Bottom Confirmed? Bitcoin at 20-Day High Near $11K
Bitcoin seems to have found a bottom below $6,000, although a long-term bull revival is still not certain, according to the price charts.
PC Giant Lenovo Seeks Blockchain Validation Patent
New patent filings from Lenovo indicate the technology company hopes to use a blockchain-based system for the authentication of physical documents.
FCC: Bitcoin Miner Interfered With T-Mobile Network
The Federal Communications Commission says a crypto mining rig has caused interference with T-Mobile’s LTE network in Brooklyn, New York.
Crypto Regulation? Not Anytime Soon, Says White House Official
The White House cybersecurity coordinator said crypto regulation is still far from becoming a reality.
Ellen DeGeneres on Bitcoin: It’s ‘Either Worth $20K or Nothing’
Ellen DeGeneres says she has learned about bitcoin…but only ‘a bit.’
Prosecutors Accuse Chicago Trader of $2 Million Crypto Theft
A Chicago trader has been charged with fraud for allegedly misappropriating $2 million in cryptocurrencies from his employer.
Swiss Finance Regulator to Treat Some ICO Tokens As Securities
Switzerland’s financial regulator has released new guidelines indicating it will treat some initial coin offerings (ICOs) as securities.
$10K Again for Bitcoin, But Other Cryptos Outperform
Another week, another spin of the markets. This time, litecoin came out on top with the world’s fifth most valuable crypto posting big gains.
SEC Suspends 3 Companies Claiming Crypto Connection
The SEC has temporarily halted trading of three companies after comments they made about cryptocurrency and blockchain-related business moves.
Silent No More: Ethereum Users Spurn Recovery Code
Community members have taken to Github to express their discontent over a controversial proposal for lost fund recovery.