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Investments

Ex-Trump Advisor Steve Bannon Is Making a Cryptocurrency

Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, confirmed Wednesday that he is working on a cryptocurrency of his own.

Markets  ·  19 July 2018
Regulation

US Consumer Finance Watchdog Opens Regulatory Sandbox to Blockchain

The CFPB is launching a regulatory sandbox to encourage innovation in new tech such as blockchain, acting head Mick Mulvaney announced Wednesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 July 2018
Regulation

Vietnam Inches Closer to Suspending Imports of Cryptocurrency Miners

The country's central bank has agreed to a proposed suspension of cryptocurrency miner imports, a local new source reported on Thursday.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 July 2018
News

All ‘Big Four’ Auditors to Trial Blockchain Platform for Financial Reporting

The world's four biggest auditing firms will join 20 banks to trial a blockchain service for validating public companies' financial reports.

Business  ·  19 July 2018
Singapore

Government-Backed Blockchain Trade Platform Launches in Singapore

A digital services firm owned by a Singapore government agency and a major port operator has launched a blockchain platform for cross-border trade.

Business  ·  19 July 2018
Bitcoin

Billionaire Marc Lasry Sees Bitcoin’s Price Reaching $40,000

Billionaire investor and fund manager Marc Lasry said the price of bitcoin has the potential to reach $40,000.

Business  ·  19 July 2018
News

Pop Icon Peter Gabriel Has Invested in a Blockchain Startup

Legendary musician and former Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel has invested in blockchain startup Provenance.

Business  ·  19 July 2018
Crime

Mining Malware Now a Bigger Threat Than Ransomware, Says Report

Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2018
Tokens

Baidu’s Blockchain Photo App Launches With Its Own Token

Chinese internet search giant Baidu has created a proprietary token to power its new blockchain-based photo validating and sharing service. 

Business  ·  18 July 2018
Tax

South Korea Plans Tax Perks for Blockchain Startups

South Korea is planning to cut tax for companies developing nascent technologies such as blockchain as part of its push for innovation growth.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2018
Litecoin

Litecoin’s Lee: Bank Deal Might Lead to New Crypto Services

Charlie Lee took to reddit Tuesday to clarify his and the Litecoin Foundation's roles in the new acquisition of nearly 10 percent of a German bank. 

Business  ·  17 July 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Says It Now Has Regulatory Approval to List Security Tokens

The exchange says it has got the go-ahead to acquire three regulated firms, the first step in a plan to offer tokens deemed as securities in the U.S.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 July 2018
Exchanges

World’s First Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange Finally Opens to the Public

VCTRADE, the new crypto exchange built by financial giant SBI Holdings, is finally open to all Japanese residents after months of delays.

Business  ·  17 July 2018
Grants

US Government Backs Decentralized Energy Grid With $1 Million Grant

A blockchain-focused solar power startup based in Colorado has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Markets  ·  17 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year

The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.

Markets  ·  17 July 2018