Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has said the not-for-profit online encyclopedia platform will “never” hold an ICO or issue its own cryptocurrency.
Ripple Partners With Madonna to Fundraise for Orphans in Malawi
Cryptocurrency payments startup Ripple is partnering with Madonna to raise funds for orphans in the African nation of Malawi.
Korean Officials Probe Shipwreck ICO for Possible Fraud
Korean police are investigating a cryptocurrency startup claiming to be selling treasure from a sunken ship, the Korea Joongang Daily reported.
Steam Yanks Game From Marketplace Over Crypto Mining Allegations
Video game marketplace Steam removed an alleged crypto miner from its platform Monday amid user complaints.
Another US County Hits Pause on Crypto Mining Power Requests
Franklin, Washington State, is the latest U.S. county to have suspended new utility applications from crypto mining farms over spiking power demands.
Chinese Banking Giant Trials Blockchain to Issue Land-Backed Loans
One of the “Big Four” commercial banks in China has completed the issuance of a loan worth of $300,000 using a blockchain system.
AlphaPoint Helps Launch XRP-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange
Cryptocurrency services firm AlphaPoint is powering a new decentralized exchange, the company announced Monday.
Gallup Poll: 75% of US Investors Think Bitcoin Is ‘Very Risky’
Three-quarters of U.S. investors think bitcoin is too risky to invest in, a new poll by Gallup and Wells Fargo showed Monday.
Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Will Start Trading on a Stock Exchange This Week
Cryptocurrency merchant bank Galaxy Digital will begin trading on the Toronto TSX Venture Exchange this week.
HTC Says Its Crypto-Friendly Smartphone Will Support Litecoin
Litecoin creator Charlie Lee revealed Monday he will serve as an advisor to HTC’s Exodus, the blockchain-powered smartphone.
Dubai Plans to ‘Disrupt’ Its Own Legal System with Blockchain
Dubai is planning to develop what it calls a “Court of the Blockchain” as part of a wider push for smart government operations.
Korean Government Seeks to Strip Tax Perks From Crypto Exchanges
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea may soon lose eligibility for tax benefits currently granted to smaller companies and startups.
Commonwealth Bank Claims Success in Global Trade Blockchain Trial
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced the completion of a cross-border shipment that was tracked with blockchain.
Mount Sinai Hospital to Explore Blockchain Applications
The Medical School of the Mount Sinai hospital system announced it will explore the use of blockchain in healthcare on Tuesday.
ICO Platform Promises Full Refund Following $7 Million Hack
Initial coin offering support platform KickICO lost $7.7 million in KICK tokens in a hack on Thursday, the company reported.
New Crypto Mining Malware Targeting Corporate Networks, Says Kaspersky
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries.
Google Bans Crypto Mining Apps from Play Store
Google has now joined Apple in banning cryptocurrency mining applications from its mobile app store.
$1 Billion Chinese Blockchain Fund Denies Report of Government Pull-Out
A major Chinese blockchain fund launched in April has denied a report that the local government will withdraw its financial support.
Court Sentences Bitcoin Ransomware Creators to Community Service
The developers behind the CoinVault and BitCryptor ransomware were sentenced to 240 hours of community service in a Dutch court on Thursday.
Crypto Bank Galaxy Digital Loses $134 Million in Q1
Crypto investment bank Galaxy Digital lost $134 million in the first quarter of 2018, largely due to declining cryptocurrency prices.