Blockstream unveiled a new feature that allows users to create custom tokenized assets secured on its Liquid sidechain.
Court Says India’s Crypto Exchange Bank Account Ban Will Continue
India’s central bank won a key victory in court this week.
Korea’s Oldest Mileage Program May Convert Cash Points to Cryptos
The company behind OK Cashbag, the oldest mileage point program in South Korea, is mulling a plan to convert cash points into cryptocurrency.
Crypto Valley Declares Blockchain Voting Trial a ‘Success’
Zug, home of the “Crypto Valley” in Switzerland, has successfully completed its first test of a blockchain-based voting system.
UK Food Watchdog Trials Blockchain for Meat Inspection
The U.K.’s food watchdog announced its success in a pilot project tracking and monitoring data about meat on the blockchain.
The Russian Military Is Building a Blockchain Research Lab
The Russian Ministry of Defense is launching a blockchain research lab to examine how to combat cybersecurity threats.
Thai Securities Firms to Team Up for Crypto Exchange Launch
With a new cryptocurrency law taking effect soon, a group of traditional securities firms in Thailand plans to jointly launch an exchange.
Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto Says Bitcoin Book in the Works
An individual claiming to be bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto has announced they are writing a book about the cryptocurrency and its history.
Huobi’s New Voting Rules Anger Crypto Fund ‘Supernodes’
Huobi has set new rules for selecting new tokens on its HADAX exchange, a move that offended several crypto funds and led to a boycott.
Startup Raises $600K to Build Bitcoin Cash Mobile Wallet
CoinText.io,a blockchain startup developing a way of conducting offline bitcoin cash transactions, closed a $600,000 seed funding round.
Huobi Partners With JD Cloud to Explore Blockchain Tech Applications
JD Cloud has signed a partnership contract with Huobi to conduct research in several fields related to cloud computing and blockchain technology.
Polish Bitcoin Association Challenges Banks Over Crypto Account Refusals
An industry group in Poland is attempting to challenge banks that have allegedly denied services for firms working with cryptocurrencies.
Mobiles Next? Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners
Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.
Regulator Survey Prompts Concerns Over Public Knowledge of Crypto
Hodling but ignorant? An Ontario regulator is concerned the public still lacks knowledge about crypto and its regulation – even if they own assets.
Crypto Venture Firm to Invest 200K Ether in US Startups
A China-based venture firm focused on the crypto industry aims to invest 200,000 ethereum in U.S. startups
Bank Regulator Proposes Chinese Crypto License In Research Paper
A research paper from China’s banking regulator suggests the country should let ICOs operate legally under a financial regulatory framework.
US Judge Says Boxer-Backed ICO Token Is a Security
A Florida district court has published an analysis explaining how Centra Tech’s CTR token is a security.
FBI Agent Confirms 130 Crypto-Related Investigations
The FBI is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
Coinbase CEO Unveils Crypto Charity for the Unbanked
Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong wants to help the unbanked access financial services with a new charity, GiveCrypto.org.
Pornhub Adds Tron, ZenCash as Crypto Payment Options
Pornhub, the largest pornography site in the Internet world, announced today that it will accept TRON(TRX) and ZenCash soon as payment methods.