A Switzerland-based trading platform for metal concentrates is forming a blockchain consortium to streamline mineral industry supply chains.
1 Million Computers Hacked to Mine $2 Million-Worth of Cryptos
Hackers reportedly reaped more than $2 million in different cryptocurrencies after spreading malware across computers in China.
FINRA Wants to Know All About Member Firms’ Crypto Activities
The U.S. financial self-regulatory body is asking member firms to submit every detail of their existing or future activities in cryptocurrency.
Cloud Provider Xunlei Launches Blockchain File System
Xunlei Limited announced that it has launched a distributed file system called ThunderChain File System (TCFS) for its blockchain platform.
Facebook Has a New Director of Engineering for Blockchain
Facebook is getting even more serious about blockchain, appointing a new director of engineering to focus on the technology.
Swiss Stock Exchange to Tokenize Securities In New DLT Platform
Switzerland’s principal stock exchange will build a blockchain-based platform to tokenize traditional securities for further trading and settlement.
Report: Mining Giant Bitmain Valued at $12 Billion in New Funding Round
Chinese bitcoin mining giant Bitmain has reportedly closed a Series B round funding, which values the firm at approximately $12 billion.
The EU’s Biggest ETF Firm Expands Into Crypto Products
Europe’s largest trader of exchange-traded funds(ETF) is entering the crypto world.
Bittrex and Invest.com Partner on New Crypto Trading Platform
Bittrex and invest.com announced that they will partner to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform under the invest.com brand name.
Block.one Appoints Former Jefferies Asia CEO to Lead VC Arm
Block.one, the company behind the EOS blockchain, has just hired a former Jefferies Group LLC executive to lead its $1 billion venture capital arm.
Romania Drafts Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Romania has drafted an emergency ordinance to regulate cryptocurrency issuing.
Another Ripple Lawsuit Claims XRP Is A Security
A third investor in three months is suing Ripple on grounds that the XRP cryptocurrency is a security issued by the firms.
BIS Chief to Crypto Coders: ‘Stop Trying to Create Money’
Agustín Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, made strong comments again on cryptocurrency.
Thailand SEC Reveals Date for Enacting ICO Licensing Rule
After a months-long process that saw public hearings and legislative debates, Thailand regulators said a rule on ICOs will take effect this month.
Crypto Exchanges Are Already Adapting to India’s Bank Account Ban
As the Indian Supreme Court declined to end the Reserve Bank of India’s crypto curb, exchanges in India are taking different actions.
Spain’s Lawmakers Push for Blockchain Use in Governance
Spain’s ruling party submitted a proposal encouraging the government to adopt blockchain technology in managing public services.
EU Regulator: DLT In Trade Finance Still Faces Legal Uncertainty
The European Banking Authority published a report to raise public awareness of the benefits and risks associated with the use of DLT in finance.
UK Government Should Have A Chief Blockchain Officer, Lawmaker Says
A U.K. lawmaker proposes the government should appoint a public-facing blockchain chief officer in order to boost blockchain adoption in the country.
Binance Halts All Trading Over Abnormal Crypto Transactions
Binance has suspended trading services after one token on its platform was reported with abnormal transactions.
International Task Force Notes Use of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crime
Tax authorities from five different nations are coming together to combat international financial crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrencies.