A report Monday indicated that US President Trump might sanction Venezuela and its petro token.
Stellar Goes In On Lightning with 2018 Launch Target
Stellar isn’t so far behind bitcoin in absorbing a faster and cheaper layer touted as the future of cryptocurrency payments.
US Trade Regulator Launches Blockchain Working Group
The Federal Trade Commission has formed a working group to examine the ways in which blockchain and cryptocurrencies will affect its missions.
Second Securities Regulator Halts ‘Black Cell’ Token Sale
An initial coin offering has been blocked by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong soon after a similar action in the Philippines.
Northern Trust and PwC Move to Accelerate Audits with Blockchain
Rather than waiting for periodic reports, auditors of private equity funds on Northern Trust’s blockchain will get the data almost immediately.
Ether Up from 100-Day Low, But Bounce Back Lacks Substance
Ether’s technical recovery from the 100-day low hit yesterday looks to be a “dead cat bounce.”
Stablecoin to HODL? Pizza CEO Nets Millions for Crypto
“Stablecoins” continue to be a much sought-after tech for ICOs, and a new one, Fragments, now boasts investment from True, Pantera and FBG.
Chinese Stock Exchange Probes Firm’s Blockchain Claim Amid Stock Rally
A public company in China is being questioned over a blockchain claim that appeared to drive a rally in its stock price.
Bitcoin Returns Above $8K, But Sell-Off Risks Remain
Bitcoin’s corrective rally may gather traction, however, the overall outlook remains bearish as long as prices stay below $11,700.
Twitter Will Ban Cryptocurrency Ads in Two Weeks, Says Report
Following in the footsteps of Facebook and Google, Twitter is reportedly planning a ban on advertisements related to cryptocurrencies.
Mt Gox Trustee Denies $400 Million Sale Caused Bitcoin Price Slump
The bankruptcy trustee for the defunct Mt. Gox exchange has denied that the sale of $400 million in BTC and BCH caused the recent drop in prices.
Plattsburgh’s Crypto Mining Ban Could End Earlier Than Expected
Plattsburgh imposed an 18-month halt on new commercial cryptomining operations, but indicated it could end sooner if protections are put in place.
ICOs Iced: A 12-Month Freeze on US Token Trading Is Just Beginning
The SEC’s actions against U.S. ICOs appear to not only be discouraging innovation, they’re leaving even experts confused about the state of play.
Carney On Eve of G20: Cryptos Don’t Pose Risks to Financial Stability
A group of central bank regulators and government ministers said Sunday that cryptocurrencies don’t pose a risk to global financial stability.
Arizona’s Blockchain ‘Node Rights’ Law Is Nearing Passage
Arizona House Bill 2602, which would protect blockchain node operators from local regulations, was approved by two Senate committees.
Intel Thinks Blockchain Could Power a Next-Gen Media Rights Manager
Tech giant Intel has moved to protect a custom system for digital rights management built on a blockchain.
Why Banks Are Finally Talking Crypto In Filings
Before crowing, crypto fans should remember companies err on the side of caution when deciding what’s material enough to include under “risk factors.”
‘Programming Blockchain’ Will Change How You See Bitcoin
Jimmy Song’s Programming Blockchain workshop taught me about a lot more than bitcoin.
The New Ways to Save Crypto from a Post-Quantum World
However distant it may seem, powerful quantum computers have the potential to ruin cryptocurrency, and developers are already devising solutions.
Three Definitions of Tokenomics
The crypto revolution may be happening in real time, but that doesn’t mean that definitions, while not final, can shape our understanding today.