IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies
OpenBazaar Raises $5 Million from Bitmain, OMERS Ventures
OB1, the development company behind decentralized online marketplace OpenBazaar, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round.
ZhongAn Wants to Identify Media Pirates with Blockchain Tool
ZhongAn Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese online insurer ZhongAn, hopes to patent a blockchain solution for protecting digital media against piracy.
Monero Eyes $200 Reversal Target After Hard Fork Delay
Menero will likely drop to $200 – a potential bullish reversal point ahead of the moneroV hard fork, now scheduled for April 30.
Japan to Call for G20 Action on Crypto Money Laundering
Japan is reportedly planning to use the G20 meeting next week to call for combined efforts to combat cryptocurrency use in money laundering.
JP Morgan’s Amber Baldet On What Enterprise Wants from Ethereum
In a keynote speech at an ethereum developer meetup last week, JP Morgan’s blockchain lead opened up about her thinking on the tech and its future.
Thai Bank Extending Ripple Remittances to Euro and Pound
Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank is adding two new currencies to its Ripple-based blockchain remittance platform.
Down But Not Out: Bitcoin Remains on Hunt for $10K
Bitcoin remains on track to re-test $10,000 and possibly break higher – as long as prices hold above $8,300.
Spooked By SEC, Video Streaming ICO Halts Airdrop
Stream had a plan to launch its product, sell its tokens to investors and give away 500 million more. That’s all on hold now, as SEC action looms.
China’s IT Ministry Moves to Create National Blockchain Standards
China’s information and technology ministry aims to establish a standards committee to boost the development of blockchain in the country.
Coinbase Releases Cryptocurrency Tax Calculator
The U.S cryptocurrency exchange is easing the crypto tax procedure with a new automatic gain/loss calculator.
Japan’s Third-Largest Electric Provider Is Testing Bitcoin On Lightning
One of Japan’s largest electric companies is intrigued by bitcoin’s early-stage Lightning Network, so much so they’re testing it out.
CFTC Moves to Cement Authority Over Crypto Fraud Cases
The CFTC cited a U.S. district judge’s recent ruling that cryptocurrencies are commodities to show standing in a separate fraud case it is pursuing.
<h1>EU Commissioner: Cryptocurrency Mining Subject To Standard Energy Regulation</h1>
Regardless of its massive electricity demands, cryptocurrency mining is captured under normal EU regulation, explained European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel on Friday. Gabriel called cryptocurrencies a “new factor driving energy demand,” which will be “kept under review” by the European Commission.
What’s Wrong With John Oliver’s Bitcoin-Beanie Baby Comparison
Comedian John Oliver rightly warned his audience about the risks of cryptocurrency, but his comparisons to Beanie Babies and gambling missed the mark.
<h1>EBA Chair Not ‘Convinced’ Of Need For Extensive Cryptocurrency Regulation</h1>
The chairperson of the European Banking Authority says he is not yet convinced that cryptocurrency regulation in the Eurozone would be a good idea. He fears that such interference from governments could get in the way of important innovation.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Fuel Bank Runs, BIS Says
A central bank-issued digital currency could fuel faster bank runs during periods of financial stability, the BIS said Monday.
<h1>Thomson Reuters Follows Bitcoin Sentiment With News, Social Media Tracker</h1>
On Monday, Thomson Reuters announced the launch of a “sentiment data feed” for bitcoin in version 3.0 of its MarketPsych Indices.
Report: South Korea Could Ease Its ICO Ban
South Korea’s ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be relaxed in the months ahead, according to a new report.
<h1>South Korean Authorities Are Preparing Regulated ICO Framework</h1>
South Korea’s government is reportedly considering reversing its ban on ICOs as it mulls a raft of other regulations related to cryptocurrency.