South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has reportedly said that the government will support “normal” cryptocurrency trading transactions.
South Korea to Support ‘Normal’ Crypto Trading, Says Finance Watchdog
Wyoming House Approves Utility Token Securities Exemptions Bill
The Wyoming House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill exempting some utility tokens from securities regulations.
Venezuela’s ‘Petro’ Token Launches in Pre-Sale
Venezuela’s government has reportedly launched the pre-sale of its controversial “petro” cryptocurrency, saying 82.4 million tokens are now available.
R3 Center to Train Next Generation of Distributed Ledger Lawyers
Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption.
Regional Government in Russia to Test Blockchain Payments
Russian development bank Vnesheconombank has partnered with Kaliningrad’s regions government to pilot blockchain-based payment solutions.
New Bitcoin Code Will Finally Boast Full SegWit Support
An upcoming Bitcoin Core software release is finally making it easier to use a code change called SegWit in the software’s standard wallet.
California Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Data
A new bill introduced to the California Assembly seeks the legal recognition of blockchain data and smart contracts.
Actor Steven Seagal Endorses Questionable ‘Bitcoiin’ ICO
Action film star Steven Seagal has become the brand ambassador for a controversial cryptocurrency ahead of an initial coin offering (ICO).
Who Said What About Coinbase and Visa’s User Payment Dispute
A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week’s charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange’s customers.
Israel Confirms It Will Tax Bitcoin as Property
Israel has confirmed that it will treat cryptocurrencies as taxable assets in a new circular published on Monday.
Long Blockchain Is At Risk for Exchange Removal Again
Long Blockchain announced it would appeal a notice by Nasdaq informing it that its stock was at risk of being delisted.
Banks Buy Stakes in Blockchain Startup SETL
Citi joined Credit Agricole, Computershare, S2iEM and Deloitte as shareholders in the blockchain-based payment and settlements startup SETL.
Lithuania’s Central Bank Probes 100 Million Euro ICO
Lithuania’s central bank has said it is probing Bankera’s initial coin offering after determining that the token offered counts as a security.
$850 Million Raised in ICO So Far, Says Telegram
Messaging app provider Telegram has raised an initial $850 million in its controversial initial coin offering (ICO), according to a public document.
Record Retest? ETC Looks Poised on Double-Digit Climb
A prominent alternative to the ethereum blockchain is showing signs of building a higher base amid a period of strong market activity.
Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends His Boldest Bet
Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that’s largely flown under the radar until now.
Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.
Bottom Confirmed? Bitcoin at 20-Day High Near $11K
Bitcoin seems to have found a bottom below $6,000, although a long-term bull revival is still not certain, according to the price charts.
Bancor Bounce Back? A Once-Doubted ICO Is Winning Adoption
Despite early skepticism on its tech amid a record-setting ICO, millions of dollars is now being traded each week by blockchain project Bancor.
PC Giant Lenovo Seeks Blockchain Validation Patent
New patent filings from Lenovo indicate the technology company hopes to use a blockchain-based system for the authentication of physical documents.