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Bitcoin

The Kodak KashMiner’s Flashy Debut Ends In Failure

The much-publicized partnership that would have resulted in digital media brand Kodak's name appearing on a series of bitcoin miners is no more.

Tech  ·  16 July 2018
Crime

Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder’s Extradition to France

In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 July 2018
News

Hong Kong’s Blockchain Trade Finance Platform to Go Live By September

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is poised to launch a live blockchain trade finance platform within two months.

Business  ·  16 July 2018
Regulation

G20 Watchdog Releases Framework for ‘Vigilant’ Crypto Monitoring

The global Financial Stability Board has published its expected framework for monitoring risk in the cryptocurrency markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 July 2018
Security

Thailand Is Planning a ‘Bond Coin’ for Faster Securities Settlement

A self-regulatory organization in Thailand is planning to create a custom token aimed to speed up corporate bond settlement in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 July 2018
Exchanges

OKCoin Exchange Launches in US Offering Fiat-to-Crypto Trading

Crypto exchange OKCoin has launched a branch in the U.S. market to offer trading services between U.S. dollars and several major cryptocurrencies. 

Markets  ·  13 July 2018
News

Police Seize $1.5 Million in Crypto During FIFA Gambling Crackdown

A Chinese city has recently cracked a cryptocurrency-traded gambling case and confiscated over $1.5 million worth of cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  13 July 2018
Tether

Tether Hires Former Bank Analyst as Chief Compliance Officer

Tether, the company behind the dollar-tied USDT, has hired a chief compliance officer from the eighth-largest bank in North America.

Tech  ·  12 July 2018
Exchanges

Binance Exchange Backs First-Ever Decentralized Bank in Malta

Binance is reportedly among a number of investors backing a decentralized, blockchain-based bank to be launched in Malta.

Business  ·  12 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Bank of Queensland Rules Out Crypto Purchases With Mortgage Funds

The Australian retail bank has revised its loan agreements to prohibit borrowers from using mortgages to purchase cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 July 2018
Regulation

Report: Korean Political Parties to Propose New Crypto Laws

Lawmakers in South Korea are said to be racing to make laws to regulate the sector.

Markets  ·  11 July 2018
Litecoin

Litecoin Foundation Acquires 9.9% of Bank in Payments Partnership

Litecoin Foundation, the non-profit behind the popular cryptocurrency, says it now owns part of a German bank thanks to a new deal with TokenPay.

Business  ·  11 July 2018
Exchanges

Philippines Regulator Aims to Make $67 Million From Crypto Exchange Licensing

The authority that governs a special economic zone in the Philippines plans to reap $67 million by issuing crypto exchange licenses. 

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2018
Money Laundering

LocalBitcoins Trader ‘Bitcoin Maven’ Sentenced to Year in Prison

A Los Angeles bitcoin trader was sentenced Monday to one year in federal prison.

Markets  ·  10 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Torrent Site Pirate Bay Warns Users About Monero Mining Software

Torrent website The Pirate Bay is doubling down on its plan to use visitors' processing power to mine crypto.

Tech  ·  10 July 2018