Florida’s Seminole County Tax Office will begin allowing residents to pay for some government services in bitcoin or bitcoin cash.
Ripple Launches ‘Xpring’ Initiative to Invest in XRP-Focused Startups
Ripple has launched an initiative to provide financial assistance to “serious” startups and projects – as long as they boost its own ecosystem.
Global Consultant DNV Invests in Blockchain Startup VeChain
Norway-based registrar DNV GL has invested in blockchain startup VeChain, with plans to become a “Masternode” holder, the firms have said.
Kraken Donates $1 Million to Blockchain Advocacy Group Coin Center
Jesse Powell, CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, donated $1 million to Coin Center at the blockchain industry advocacy group’s annual dinner Monday night.
AWS Partners with ConsenSys to Simplify Enterprise Blockchains
Cloud computing giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) is partnering with ethereum startup ConsenSys to make enterprise blockchains easier to deploy.
Deloitte: 3 out of 4 Big Companies See ‘Compelling’ Case for Blockchain
Most big firms find blockchain compelling, but some of those same firms also find it overhyped, according to a new survey.
Bitcoin Price Eyes Breakout As Trading Range Tightens
A breakout of bitcoin’s current narrow trading range could set the tone for the next big move, price chart analysis indicates.
Coinbase Rolls Out Crypto Custody Product for Institutions
First announced last year, Coinbase Custody is a cryptocurrency storage service directed specifically at large financial institutions.
Founders of ICO Endorsed By Floyd Mayweather Indicted for Fraud
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has announced that the co-founders of a Floyd Mayweather-backed ICO have been indicted.
Whitfield Diffie Talks Cryptography ‘Resurgence’ and Blockchain
A pioneer of public-key cryptography said the blockchain boom represents a “resurgence” of the work he helped start in the 1970s.
LedgerX Announces Bitcoin Options Trading Upgrade
LedgerX announced Tuesday that it is launching a new simplified interface for a bitcoin call options trading platform.
<h1>LG Subsidiary Announces In-House Platform Monachain</h1>
LG CNS, the information technology arm of LG, has developed an in-house blockchain platform aimed at digital verification, digital currency, and digital supply chain management.
Joe Lubin and Jimmy Song Make Bitcoin Bet Over Blockchain ‘Magic Dust’
The ethereum evangelist and bitcoin maximalist battled it out after Amber Baldet’s startup pitch didn’t strike the right note.
Crypto Self-Governance Touted as Solution to Regulatory ‘Mess’
With the absence of formal rules leaving gray areas, panelists at Consensus 2018 argued that crypto firms should lead the way with self-regulation.
GoTenna Launches a Bitcoin Wallet That Works Without the Internet
The txTenna partnership with Samourai Wallet offers bitcoin transactions via mesh networks.
<h1>NY Regulator Approves Zcash Trading On Gemini Cryptocurrency Exchange</h1>
A major US digital asset exchange will soon list Zcash, one of the world’s most privacy-centric cryptocurrencies.
AlphaPoint Launches Framework for Real Estate Blockchain Tokens
Alphapoint and Muirfield Investments announce partnership to securitize property on the blockchain with a new token standard with built-in compliance.
Amber Baldet’s New Startup Is a Blockchain Dapp Store
Ex-JPMorgan blockchain lead Amber Baldet has finally revealed her new startup, a decentralized application store.
<h1>Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe: Banks Can’t Deal In Cryptocurrency</h1>
Zimbabwe’s central bank has barred all domestic financial institutions from participating in or being affiliated with cryptocurrency.
Grappling With Crypto Miners’ Existential Question: ASICs or GPUs?
ASICs offer security. GPUs offer decentralization. The answer might come down to your view of governments.