A leading Chinese tech firm is working on software that it hopes will help establish a common framework for analyzing the performance of various blockchain platforms.
Brazilian Officials Caught Using Bitcoin in $22 Million Scam
Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.
Bitcoin Price Sheds $800 In Drop to 1-Month Low
Bitcoin hit a one-month low on Wednesday as its price slipped below $8,300 during afternoon trading.
Strong Words, Little Action: ICOs Draw Fire at US Congress Hearing
Members of the House of Representatives held a hearing to determine what, if any, regulations are needed in the ICO space.
<h1>Trial Planned For Central Bank-Issued Cryptocurrency In Eastern Caribbean</h1>
The monetary authority of eight island economies in the Eastern Caribbean has agreed to take part in a pilot program that will involve issuing a digital currency.
US Lawmaker Presses Treasury on Venezuela’s Petro Sale
Florida senator Bill Nelson has denounced Venezuela’s petro token and asked how the U.S. Treasury plans to enforce sanctions.
Florida State Employee Arrested for Allegedly Mining Crypto at Work
A state employee at Florida’s Department of Citrus has been arrested for allegedly using official computers to mine bitcoin and litecoin.
Huawei Is Building Tech That Can Stress Test Blockchains
Chinese telecoms and electronics giant Huawei has been secretly working on a project designed to gauge the abilities of various blockchains.
Thailand’s Cabinet Moves to Regulate and Tax Cryptocurrencies
The Thai Cabinet has provisionally passed two royal decree drafts aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies, a report states.
Playboy TV to Accept Crypto Payments for Adult Content
Playboy TV is launching a new payment optionĀ that will allow customers to access its exclusive content using cryptocurrencies.
Philippines Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Penalties for Crypto Crimes
A senator in the Philippines is hoping to usher in harsher penalties for crimes that involve cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Sinks Toward $8K and Faces Further Sell-Off
The bulls’ failure to capitalize on bitcoin’s recent price recovery has left the doors open for a sharp sell-off to February lows.
CryptoBunnies: China’s Xiaomi Launches CryptoKitties Knock-Off
Xiaomi, one of China’s biggest smartphone makers, quietly launched its own CryptoKitties knock-off this morning.
Ethereum Is Throwing Out the Crypto Governance Playbook
An ethereum event provided evidence that when it comes to a path forward on governance, the world’s second-largest blockchain is going its own way.
Google to Ban ICO, Cryptocurrency Ads in June
Google has said it will change its financial product policy in June to effectively ban advertisements related to cryptocurrency and ICOs.
Circle Rolls Out Crypto Investment App in 46 US States
Circle made its Invest app widely available Tuesday. It offers commission-free trading of bitcoin, ethereum, and several other tokens.
Coinbase Receives E-Money License from UK Financial Regulator
Coinbase has announced it has been granted an e-money license from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority.
Unicorn Visions: Bitcoin’s Startups Aren’t Startups Anymore
Coinbase and Bitmain, each valued over $1 billion, are showing grander ambitions than many people in the cryptocurrency space might have expected.
Europe’s Central Bank Touts Crypto As Underbanked Aid
A new opinion piece from European Central Bank officials discusses the important role a central bank-backed cryptocurrency could play in society.
<h1>National Blockchain Standards Take Shape In China</h1>
China is taking the experience of participating in the creation of international blockchain standards and applying that knowledge domestically.