One of the largest privately held commercial banks in China has completed the issuance of securities worth $66 million via blockchain.
China Zheshang Bank Issues Securities Worth $66 Million on Blockchain
Senior BitConnect Promotor Arrested by Indian Authorities
Former BitConnect India head Divyesh Darji was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Sunday.
Crypto Exchanges Join Winklevoss Backed Self-Regulatory Group
Bitstamp, bitFlyer, Bittrex and Gemini launched a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for crypto exchanges on Monday.
Bakkt CEO: Crypto Trading Platform Won’t Support Margin Trading
Two weeks after ICE introduced Bakkt, a new digital assets platform, the latter’s CEO has set out to explain what the service will offer consumers.
District Judge Forms Blockchain Law Study Group in South Korea
A group of judges, lawmakers and industry experts in South Korea are forming a new law society to discuss legal issues surrounding blockchain.
SBI Holdings Again Invests in Crypto Exchange Under Scrutiny
SBI Holdings is making a new round of investment in a cryptocurrency exchange that’s under increased scrutiny from the country’s financial regulator.
21-Year-Old Trader Prosecuted Over Bitcoin Money Laundering
A cryptocurrency dealer is being prosecuted in the U.S. for allegedly committing 30 counts of money laundering involving bitcoin.
Police Arrest Hackers Alleged in $87 Million Crypto Theft
Chinese police have arrested three individuals who allegedly stole bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies worth around 600 million yuan, or $87 million.
Pornhub Subsidiary to Reward Viewers With Crypto Tokens
Tube8 has partnered up with with the Vice Industry Token (VIT) to pay viewers for interacting with its services.
US Border Officials to Test Blockchain for Certificate Tracking
CBP plans to trial blockchain technology to verify North American Free Trade Agreement and Central American Free Trade Agreement certificates.
Crypto Mining Firm Receives Bomb Threat Over Noise Level
A bomb threat was sent on Saturday to Kryptovault, a Norwegian cryptocurrency mining company, for disturbing the peace.
Zcash Sets Stage for ‘Sapling’ Upgrade With New Software Release
Privacy coin zcash is gearing up for its upcoming “Sapling” hard fork with the first release of compatible network software.
JD.com Rolls Out Blockchain Platform With Its First App
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched a blockchain platform along with its first application – one for tracking invoices.
Genesis Mining to End Unprofitable Crypto Contracts
Cloud mining service Genesis Mining is forcing some clients to upgrade to a five-year subscription or else lose services, it announced Thursday.
ASX Head Says New DLT System Could Save Billions
The Australian Securities Exchange is looking to blockchain technology as a potential replacement for its clearing and settlement services.
Pantera Capital Raises $71 Million for Third Crypto Venture Fund
Blockchain investment company Pantera Capital has launched a new crypto fund with over $71 million already committed.
South Korea Budgets $880 Million for Tech Including Blockchain
The South Korean government will invest over $880 million next year in order to boost the development of innovative technologies including blockchain.
AT&T Sued for $224 Million After Phone Hackers Rob Crypto Investor
Michael Terpin is suing AT&T, claiming the company’s failure to protect his cell phone data lead to hackers stealing $24 million in cryptocurrencies.
30% of UK Firms Hit by Crypto Mining Malware in a Month: Survey
Almost a third of U.K. businesses said they had been hit by cryptocurrency mining malware within the previous month, according to new research.
Korean Blockchain Groups Blast Plan to Strip Crypto Exchange Benefits
Several blockchain associations in South Korea are pushing back against a government proposal they fear will stifle industry innovation.