A firm that launched a blockchain-based application for food tracking last year has rolled out a similar service for diamonds.
Ohio Becomes Latest US State to Legally Recognize Blockchain Data
The U.S. state of Ohio has joined Arizona in legally recognizing data stored and transacted on blockchain.
Japanese Crypto Exchanges File to Form Self-Regulatory Organization
Sixteen Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges have applied to form a certified self-regulatory organization for the industry.
Goldman Sachs Is Reportedly Weighing a Crypto Custody Service
Having launched bitcoin futures trading in May, Goldman Sachs is now pondering the launch of a cryptocurrency custody service, according to a report.
Robinhood Adds Ethereum Classic to Crypto Trading App
Robinhood announced Monday that its customers can now invest in ethereum classic (ETC), just a day before Coinbase adds the option too.
Biotech Giant Plans to Securely Share Genetic Data on a Blockchain
A biotech giant based in South Korea is turning to blockchain to allow it to share genetic data without risking patients’ privacy.
Indian State Partners with Mahindra to Build ‘Blockchain District’
An Indian state is working with Tech Mahindra to build a new district within the state capital dedicated to incubating blockchain startups
Coinbase Resumes Service in Wyoming After License Renewal
Three years since Coinbase pulled out from Wyoming, it is now returning to the Cowboy State after renewing its money transmitter license.
First Crypto Firm IPO on London Stock Exchange Raises $32.5 Million
Crypto mining subscription company Argo Mining debuted on the London Stock Exchange on Friday, garnering more than $32 million through its IPO.
Bithumb Sees 40% Trading Volume Drop After User Registration Suspension
Trading volume on South Korea’s Bithumb exchange has plummeted since it temporarily stopped offering new account registrations.
Australian State Grants Crypto Startup $100k to Boost Tourism
An Australian state government has awarded $100,000 to a crypto travel company in an effort to bolster its tourism industry.
Germany’s No.2 Stock Exchange Is Developing an ICO Platform
Boerse Stuttgart Group is developing a suite of crypto services including an ICO platform.
UBS: Bitcoin Is Too “Unstable and Limited” to Function as Money
UBS doesn’t believe bitcoin constitutes money or a viable asset class yet, but it could in the future.
SEC Subpoenas Another Firm Following Claimed Blockchain Pivot
Long Blockchain, which made headlines last year when its stock surged following a blockchain pivot, has been subpoenaed by the SEC in the U.S.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader Gets Jail Sentence for Money Laundering
A former bitcoin trader from Arizona has been sentenced to 41 months in jail for laundering drugs money with crypto.
Philippines’ Proposed ICO Rules Presume All Tokens Are Securities
The Philippines is close to introducing new regulations governing how companies can legally raise funds through initial coin offerings.
Square Sees Bitcoin Sales Profits Double in Q2
Mobile payment firm Square said it has made $37 million in revenue in the second quarter that was generated by its offering of bitcoin purchases.
Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart to Advise Blockchain Startup
Blockchain economics startup Prysm Group has added Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart and former Microsoft chief economist Preston McAfee as senior advisors.
KPMG: Blockchain Funding in US This Year Has Already Surpassed 2017’s Total
Investment in the blockchain industry is booming in the U.S., according to a new report from “Big Four” auditing firm KPMG.
Northern Trust Is Helping Hedge Funds Invest in Cryptocurrencies
U.S.-based custody bank Northern Trust is helping traditional “mainstream” hedge funds expand into cryptocurrencies, says Forbes.