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Investments

KPMG: Blockchain Funding in US This Year Has Already Surpassed 2017’s Total

Investment in the blockchain industry is booming in the U.S., according to a new report from "Big Four" auditing firm KPMG.

Business  ·  1 August 2018
Investment

Northern Trust Is Helping Hedge Funds Invest in Cryptocurrencies

U.S.-based custody bank Northern Trust is helping traditional "mainstream" hedge funds expand into cryptocurrencies, says Forbes.

Business  ·  1 August 2018
ICOs

Wikipedia Has ‘Zero Interest’ in an ICO, Says Jimmy Wales

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has said the not-for-profit online encyclopedia platform will "never" hold an ICO or issue its own cryptocurrency.

Markets  ·  1 August 2018
Ripple

Ripple Partners With Madonna to Fundraise for Orphans in Malawi

Cryptocurrency payments startup Ripple is partnering with Madonna to raise funds for orphans in the African nation of Malawi.

Business  ·  31 July 2018
Crime

Korean Officials Probe Shipwreck ICO for Possible Fraud

Korean police are investigating a cryptocurrency startup claiming to be selling treasure from a sunken ship, the Korea Joongang Daily reported.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 July 2018
Cryptojacking

Steam Yanks Game From Marketplace Over Crypto Mining Allegations

Video game marketplace Steam removed an alleged crypto miner from its platform Monday amid user complaints.

Business  ·  31 July 2018
Mining

Another US County Hits Pause on Crypto Mining Power Requests

Franklin, Washington State, is the latest U.S. county to have suspended new utility applications from crypto mining farms over spiking power demands.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 July 2018
China

Banking Giant Trials Blockchain for Issuance of Land-Backed Loans

One of the "Big Four" commercial banks in China has completed the issuance of a loan worth $300,000 using a blockchain system. 

Policy & regulation  ·  31 July 2018
Exchanges

AlphaPoint Helps Launch XRP-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange

Cryptocurrency services firm AlphaPoint is powering a new decentralized exchange, the company announced Monday. 

Markets  ·  31 July 2018
Bitcoin

Gallup Poll: 75% of US Investors Think Bitcoin Is ‘Very Risky’

Three-quarters of U.S. investors think bitcoin is too risky to invest in, a new poll by Gallup and Wells Fargo showed Monday.

Business  ·  30 July 2018
Banking

Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Will Start Trading on a Stock Exchange This Week

Cryptocurrency merchant bank Galaxy Digital will begin trading on the Toronto TSX Venture Exchange this week.

Business  ·  30 July 2018
Litecoin

HTC Says Its Crypto-Friendly Smartphone Will Support Litecoin

Litecoin creator Charlie Lee revealed Monday he will serve as an advisor to HTC's Exodus, the blockchain-powered smartphone.

Markets  ·  30 July 2018
Legal

Dubai Plans to ‘Disrupt’ Its Own Legal System with Blockchain

Dubai is planning to develop what it calls a "Court of the Blockchain" as part of a wider push for smart government operations.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2018
Exchanges

Korean Government Seeks to Strip Tax Perks From Crypto Exchanges

Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea may soon lose eligibility for tax benefits currently granted to smaller companies and startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2018
Australia

Commonwealth Bank Claims Success in Global Trade Blockchain Trial

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced the completion of a cross-border shipment that was tracked with blockchain.

Business  ·  30 July 2018