Taiwan’s central bank is promising to explore how blockchain technology might help improve its operations.
Tech Legend Steve Wozniak Scammed Out of $70K in Bitcoin
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he once lost seven bitcoin, worth more than $71,000 today, to a ruse involving a stolen credit card number.
Hacker Returns $26 Million in Ether Months After ICO Theft
A hacker who compromised CoinDash’s website last year and took 43,500 ether tokens from would-be investors has returned 30,000 of them to the project.
50 Cent Says He ‘Never Owned’ Bitcoin in New Court Filing
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has claimed in a bankruptcy filing that he has never owned bitcoin, contrary to reports that he is a “bitcoin millionaire.”
‘Satoshi’ Craig Wright Is Being Sued for $10 Billion
Craig Wright, who previously claimed to be the pseuduonymous bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, is being sued for a whopping $10 billion.
CULedger, Evernym Release Digital ID Blockchain for Credit Unions
The DLT-based system, known as MyCUID, is billed as a way for members of credit unions to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.
EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets
EC vice president Valdis Dombrovskis recommended warning consumers looking into how regulations apply to cryptocurrencies after a roundtable.
Bitcoin Core Releases Software Upgrade With Full SegWit Support
The Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 update has been officially released, introducing full support for the SegWit wallet and user interfaces.
Goldman Sachs Latest Bank to Label Crypto A Business Risk
Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show.
Coinbase Tells 13,000 Users It’s Sending Their Data to the IRS
Coinbase is emailing thousands of customers informing them their data will be sent to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, as per a 2017 court order.
Crypto Exchange Poloniex Acquired By Payments Startup Circle
Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday.
Litecoin Price Outperforms But Nears Key Resistance
Litecoin is solidly bid amid positive news flow today, but is nearing a key technical resistance above $230.
Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny
The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.
3 Class Actions Take Aim at Riot Blockchain’s Bitcoin Pivot
After its blockchain and bitcoin mining pivot, Riot Blockchain has been hit by three class action lawsuits in the U.S.
Bitcoin Eyes $10K, But Longer Outlook Favors Bears
Bitcoin’s recent drop below $10,000 has strengthened the bearish indicators on the weekly chart, though a limited corrective rally may lie ahead.
BnkToTheFuture Completes $33 Million ICO
Investing platform BnkToTheFuture has raised $33 million in an ICO – money it will use to launch a token market and crowd-sourced research platform.
China’s State Media: Blockchain Needs Regulation to Grow
A newspaper that serves as the mouthpiece for China’s government is arguing that blockchain needs regulation before it can be better utilized.
Venezuela May Move to Limit New Crypto Exchange Launches
In the wake of its petro launch, Venezuela may still limit the number of crypto exchanges permitted to operate in the country, sources say.
What to Look for in ICO Terms and Conditions
If investing in an ICO, it is imperative to review the T&Cs, not just the white paper. Here’s what to be on the lookout for.
Video Game Giant Ubisoft Is Exploring Blockchain Use Cases
Ubisoft, the company behind Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, is exploring applications of blockchain for video games.