Startups

Regulation

Korea Telecom Announces Blockchain For Network Security

South Korean telecom provider KT unveiled a new system based on a blockchain security-focused network.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2018
Blockchain

US Treasury Publishes 5 Tips For Blockchain Projects

The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2018
Regulation

Israeli Regulator Outlines What Makes A Token a Security (Or Not)

The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency's chair, who will decide how to proceed

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2018
Regulation

Puerto Rico Aims to Attract Blockchain Startups With New Council

Puerto Rico's government has created an advisory council aimed at spurring the development of blockchain businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2018
Coinbase

Unicorn Visions: Bitcoin’s Startups Aren’t Startups Anymore

Coinbase and Bitmain, each valued over $1 billion, are showing grander ambitions than many people in the cryptocurrency space might have expected.

Business  ·  14 March 2018
Bitcoin

Square Seeks BitLicense to Bring Bitcoin Buying to NY

Square is in the process of applying for a BitLicense in a bid to expand its Cash App's bitcoin option to New York residents.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 March 2018
Investments

OpenBazaar Raises $5 Million from Bitmain, OMERS Ventures

OB1, the development company behind decentralized online marketplace OpenBazaar, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round.

Business  ·  13 March 2018
Regulation

Report: South Korea Could Ease Its ICO Ban

South Korea's ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be relaxed in the months ahead, according to a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2018
Startups

Former Docker CEO to Lead Crypto-Powered Distributed Storage Startup

Decentralized data storage startup Storj is hoping to boost its growth with the hire of Ben Golub, former CEO at software firm Docker.

Business  ·  12 March 2018
Bitcoin

Dutch Finance Minister Calls for ICO Regulations

The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2018
Exchanges

Gemini Exchange Plans to Add More Crypto Tokens

Litecoin and bitcoin cash are logical candidates for inclusion this year, Tyler Winklevoss said.

Business  ·  8 March 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Hires NYSE Finance Vet to Grow Enterprise Products

Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.

Business  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

Compliant ICOs? Bitcoin OGs Launch Token Sale Service

TokenSoft is today launching its white-label ICO solution with built-in regulatory frameworks that flexibly cater for different nations' rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2018
Startups

JP Morgan Blockchain Spin-Off Kadena Hires New Head of Growth

Kadena, the JP Morgan blockchain spinoff, has hired former Capco executive Ben Jessel to head its business growth efforts.

Business  ·  7 March 2018
Bitcoin

Comcast Makes First Big Bet on a Multi-Blockchain Future

The venture capital arm of the $170 billion telecoms firm has made its first blockchain investment, one aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption.

Business  ·  7 March 2018