The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.
Below $500? Ether Price Seeks Floor After 40% Decline
Ether’s long-term price floor looks to have dropped to $300, courtesy of a bearish head-and-shoulders breakdown.
Ripple’s XRP Just Might Be the Next Big Crypto Futures Market
A little-known British crypto company has already turned XRP futures into a budding business worth over $30 million a month.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Looks to ASX for Blockchain Equity Settlement
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is looking to follow its Australian counterpart in developing a blockchain settlement system.
$9K Ahead? Bitcoin Looks North After Bull Breakout
Bitcoin is eyeing a move towards $9,000, courtesy of a bullish breakout on the 4-hour chart and a bullish hammer reversal on the daily chart.
Venezuelan Politician Blasts US Sanctions as Petro ICO Goes Public
A politician from Venezuela’s ruling party has denounced U.S. sanctions against the petro, as the sale of the token opens to the public.
Russian Government Resolves Disagreement on Draft Crypto Law
The Bank of Russia and the country’s Finance Ministry have reportedly resolved a disagreement over the specifics of a proposed cryptocurrency law.
Meet the New York Lawmaker Who Wants to Replace the BitLicense
There’s a new New York lawmaker on the scene and he wants to end a years-long policy that has held back crypto startups in the state.
Canada’s VersaBank Lands 2 Prospects to Use Its Crypto Vault
Canada’s VersaBank has signed memorandums of understanding with a crypto exchange and a crypto fund that may use its custodial service.
Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Ohno Has a Problem With Crypto
Olympian Apolo Ohno may have just launched a cryptocurrency exchange, but he isn’t pulling punches when talking about his industry vision.
DOJ, SEC Argue Vague Laws No Excuse for ICO Fraud
The U.S. government has pushed back against an effort to dismiss the charges in an ongoing initial coin offering (ICO) fraud lawsuit.
Tough Tokens: Theranos Fraud Holds Harsh Lessons for Crypto
While cryptocurrencies aren’t companies, the Elizabeth Holmes case serves as a reminder you should ignore the charisma of founders.
<h1>Coca-Cola, US State Department Consider Blockchain For Labor Registry</h1>
On Friday, at SXSW, Coca-Cola shared that the company will collaborate with the US State Department, Blockchain Trust Accelerator, and Bitfury to create a blockchain pilot to clamp down on forced labor and exploitation.
<h1>Incoming PBoC Governor Has Spoken Positively On Bitcoin</h1>
The People’s Bank of China has a new governor, Yi Gang. In the past, Yi has used positive terms to describe bitcoin.
14 Thai Banks Back Blockchain Platform to Digitize Contracts
Fourteen Thai banks will cooperate in the Thailand Blockchain Community Initiative, which will digitize letters of guarantee on a shared blockchain.
<h1>FSB Chairman To G20 Summit In Argentina: ‘Crypto-Assets Do Not Pose Risks’</h1>
The central bankers and finance ministers of G20 member nations are meeting today and tomorrow in Buenos Aries to discuss the future of the global economy. Talks will include cryptocurrency and associated regulations.
Israeli Regulator: Utility Tokens Shouldn’t Be Deemed Securities
The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency’s chair, who will decide how to proceed
France’s Central Bank: Keep Financial Institutions Out of Crypto
A report from the Bank of France advocates strict regulations for crypto-assets, including a ban on activity by banks, insurers and trust companies.
<h1>Trump Bans Venezuelan Petro Cryptocurrency</h1>
On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order prohibiting American usage of or investment in the petro.
<h1>Japan’s FSA Hosted Blockchain Roundtable For Central Banks, Regulators</h1>
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has hosted a closed-door meeting between financial authorities and blockchain stakeholders from around the globe. Attendees discussed issues relating to security, consumer protection, and more.