The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission has declared a bitcoin mining company to be unlawfully offering securities.
GMO Has Mined Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin Already
The crypto mine launched by Japanese IT firm GMO Internet has generated more than $3 million in revenue over the past three months.
US City Mulls 18-Month Moratorium on Bitcoin Mining
A proposed law in the City of Plattsburgh would place a moratorium on new commercial cryptocurrency mining operations for 18 months.
Canadian Regulator Warns Against ‘Illegal’ Crypto Investment Scheme
A provincial finance regulator in Canada has warned about a so-called “cryptocurrency bank” and its associated token.
‘No Decision’ on New Assets, Coinbase Says Amid Ripple Rumors
Coinbase announced Monday that it was not adding any new assets to either its GDAX or Coinbase exchange platforms.
Coinbase Taps Former LinkedIn Exec to Lead Acquisitions Efforts
Coinbase has hired former LinkedIn executive Emilie Choi to lead its global mergers and acquisitions.
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.
Webster’s Dictionary Adds ‘Cryptocurrency’ and ‘Initial Coin Offering’
The Merriam-Webster dictionary has added “cryptocurrency,” “initial coin offering” and “blockchain” to its listings.
GE’s Transport Arm Joins Blockchain Consortium
GE’s transportation arm has become the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.
SBI Bank’s Venture Arm Invests In Crypto Wallet Creator
SBI Holdings, the financial services arm of the SBI Group, has bought a 40 percent stake in cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker CoolBitX.
Over $1: XRP Rises As Ripple-Coinbase Rumors Renew
The price of the XRP cryptocurrency, overseen by startup Ripple, has jumped 16 percent on speculation a major U.S. exchange could add support.
Coinbase Hit by Lawsuit Over Alleged Insider Trading
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been hit by a class action lawsuit over alleged insider trading during its launch of bitcoin cash trading.
China’s Biggest Political Event Sees Talk of Blockchain’s Potential
At China’s annual “Two Sessions” political event, policy advisors have made a wide range of comments on the future of blockchain in the country.
Japan’s Crypto Exchanges Self-Regulate In Wake of $500 Million Hack
Sixteen cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan have formed a new self-regulatory organization, an effort that comes in the wake of a $500 million hack.
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.
PayPal Is Seeking Faster Crypto Payments Tech
A patent application by PayPal proposes launching instantaneous transactions by transferring private keys rather than cryptocurrencies.
Icelandic Police Are Hunting for Hundreds of Bitcoin Miners
Roughly 600 cryptomining computers were stolen from four Icelandic data centers, police report.
Bitcoin’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ Has All But Evaporated
CoinDesk data shows that the gap between South Korea’s bitcoin prices, and those shown by the global market, closed over the course of February.
TechCrunch Founder’s Crypto Fund Subpoenaed By SEC
Michael Arrington’s crypto-fund has reportedly been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
$50 Million Gone? South African Police Probe Suspected Bitcoin Ponzi
As much as $50 million may have been lost by an international group of investors after putting their money into a bitcoin investment group.