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Russia

The Russian Military Is Building a Blockchain Research Lab

The Russian Ministry of Defense is launching a blockchain research lab to examine how to combat cybersecurity threats.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2018
Exchanges

Thai Securities Firms to Team Up for Crypto Exchange Launch

With a new cryptocurrency law taking effect soon, a group of traditional securities firms in Thailand plans to jointly launch an exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2018
Satoshi Nakamoto

Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Says Bitcoin Book in the Works

An individual claiming to be bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto has announced they are writing a book about the cryptocurrency and its history.

Markets  ·  2 July 2018
Exchanges

Huobi’s New Voting Rules Anger Crypto Fund ‘Supernodes’

Huobi has set new rules for selecting new tokens on its HADAX exchange, a move that offended several crypto funds and led to a boycott.

Markets  ·  2 July 2018
Bitcoin Cash

Startup Raises $600K to Build Bitcoin Cash Mobile Wallet

CoinText.io,a blockchain startup developing a way of conducting offline bitcoin cash transactions, closed a $600,000 seed funding round.

Business  ·  29 June 2018
Europe

Polish Bitcoin Association Challenges Banks Over Crypto Account Refusals

An industry group in Poland is attempting to challenge banks that have allegedly denied services for firms working with cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2018
Crime

Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners

Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2018
Regulation

Consumers Fail Basic Q&A in Canadian Regulator’s Crypto Quiz

An Ontario regulator is concerned the public still lacks knowledge about crypto and its regulation – even if they own assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2018
Investments

Crypto Venture Firm to Invest 200K Ether in US Startups

A China-based venture firm focused on the crypto industry aims to invest 200,000 ethereum in U.S. startups

Business  ·  28 June 2018
China

Bank Regulator Proposes Chinese Crypto License In Research Paper

A research paper from China's banking regulator suggests the country should let ICOs operate legally under a financial regulatory framework.

Markets  ·  28 June 2018
Regulation

US Judge Says Boxer-Backed ICO Token Is a Security

A Florida district court has published an analysis explaining how Centra Tech's CTR token is a security. 

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2018
Crime

FBI Agent Estimates 130 Crypto Investigations Underway

The FBI is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2018
Coinbase

Coinbase CEO Unveils Crypto Charity for the Unbanked

Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong wants to help the unbanked access financial services with a new charity, GiveCrypto.org.

Business  ·  27 June 2018
Cryptocurrency

Pornhub Adds Tron, ZenCash as Crypto Payment Options

Pornhub, the largest pornography site in the Internet world, announced today that it will accept TRON(TRX) and ZenCash soon as payment methods.

Markets  ·  27 June 2018
Europe

Malta Passes Trio of Bills as Part of ‘Blockchain Island’ Plan

Malta's parliament has passed three bills on crypto assets and blockchain, in a big step toward its plan to become a "Blockchain Island."

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2018