The government of Gibraltar has released a white paper detailing its plans for the regulation of tokens and token sales.
American Express Patent Filing Touts Blockchain for Faster Payments
American Express’ travel and merchant arm has filed a patent application looking at using a blockchain to facilitate quick transactions.
<h1>What Is Hashgraph?</h1>
ETHNews explains the tech behind an emerging, non-blockchain distributed ledger technology: hashgraph.
US Government to Submit ‘Oversized’ Argument in ICO Fraud Case
U.S. prosecutors are planning an “oversized” response to a motion to dismiss in an ongoing – and potentially precedent-setting – ICO fraud lawsuit.
Puerto Rico Aims to Attract Blockchain Startups With New Council
Puerto Rico’s government has created an advisory council aimed at spurring the development of blockchain businesses.
Ethereum’s First Production Scaling Project Is Here – But With a Catch
Little-known startup Loom Network claims it’s ready to take on ethereum’s thorny scaling problems with a centralized version of sidechains.
Abra Adds 18 New Cryptos for Mobile Investing
Mobile wallet startup Abra has today announced it is expanding the number of cryptocurrencies it supports to 20 from just two currently.
Bitcoin Lightning Startup Goes Beta With Twitter CEO Backing
Big investors are lining up to back the startup behind the most advanced implementation of bitcoin’s in-development Lightning Network.
South Korea Raids 3 Crypto Exchanges in Embezzlement Probe
South Korean prosecutors reportedly raided the offices of three cryptocurrency exchanges on suspicion of siphoning off funds from customers’ accounts.
US Bills Could Spell Disaster for Crypto Sex Industry
Upcoming legislation in the U.S. could have an impact on cryptocurrency use in the sex industry, and those affected are speaking out.
Taiwan Central Bank Chief Cautious on Central Bank Crypto
The new governor of Taiwan’s central bank has said cryptocurrencies are not fulfilling their original role as a payments tool.
$6K in Sight? Bitcoin Price On Edge of Correction
Bitcoin looks set to revisit November lows after dropping below $8,000, but a minor corrective rally looks to be in the offing beforehand.
Crypto Investment Firm Violates Securities Laws, Warns Philippines
The watchdog has warned the public over a crypto investment platform that is allegedly violating securities laws in the country.
Chinese Investment Group to Launch Blockchain Funding Center
A government-led investment association in China is reportedly establishing a funding center to foster blockchain development in the country.
Moscow’s Blockchain Voting Platform Adds Service for High-Rise Neighbors
Muscovites can now vote on things like whether to change the building entrance door or hire a new management company using an ethereum-based platform.
Soft, Hard or Velvet? New Fork Promises Crypto Upgrades Without Controversy
You’ve probably heard of “forks,” a way of making changes to cryptocurrencies. Now researchers are realizing there’s a new kind.
Anheuser-Busch Owner Pilots Blockchain for Shipping
The parent company of beer maker Anheuser-Busch has taken part in a blockchain pilot in a bid to test the tech for global shipping uses.
Bitcoin Drops Below $8K Amid Crypto Market Sell-Off
The price of bitcoin fell below $8,000 during early-hours trading on Thursday, its lowest total since early February.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to Pilot Bitt Blockchain Tech
Bitt, a portfolio company of Overstock’s Medici Ventures, is working with the monetary authority for eight small Caribbean nations.
<h1>CFTC Gives Notice Of Supplemental Authority Related To Virtual Currency</h1>
Just two days after being granted a preliminary injunction in its case against Patrick McDonnell and Coin Drop Markets, the CFTC used that ruling to give notice of supplemental authority in another cryptocurrency-related case.