Cryptocurrencies
Medici Ventures Leads Funding Round for Blockchain-Based E-Voting Platform
Medici Ventures leads $7 million funding round for blockchain-based voting platform.
Report: Nearly $10 Million in XRP Stolen in GateHub Hack
GateHub estimates that hackers have managed to compromise around 100 XRP Ledger wallets, with reported losses of nearly $10 million.
US Congressman Seeks Tax Clarity for Cryptocurrencies
A U. S. congressman proposed tax breaks for cryptocurrencies, arguing that current IRS codes are unreasonably demanding and deterrents to blockchain businesses.
Research: Reddit Crypto-Related Discussion Volume Strongly Correlated to Price
A study on cryptocurrency discussions on Reddit has been published by the University of Notre Dame and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
MIT Professor Claims Blockchain Technology Is Not as Secure as Claimed
MIT Prof. Stuart Madnick states that blockchain tech is not as secure as many purport it be.
Major Coins See Red Following Reports That FOMO Fueled May’s Rally
Crypto markets see red following reports that May’s rally was fueled by fear of missing out.
SEC Chairman: Other Market Protections Needed Before Bitcoin ETF Approval
Custody and market manipulation need to be dealt with before a cryptocurrency ETF can be approved, said SEC Chairman Jay Clayton.
IBM and World’s Leading Nickel Smelter Form Blockchain Education Center
Moscow-based global leading palladium producer Nornickel signed a partnership with IBM to launch an educational center in blockchain and IoT.
Egypt Lays Out Path for a Crypto Future With Draft Law
First crypto law in Egypt is anticipated this year, but what made the country call off the ban and welcome the new technology?.
Crypto Market Outlook Downgraded to ‘Uncertain’ in New SFOX Volatility Report
The current outlook for the crypto market has been downgraded from mildly bullish to uncertain in a new volatility report.
3 Top Executives Depart Online Lending Fintech Startup SoFi
Three top executives have departed fintech startup, SoFi, known for its online crypto lending services.
Exclusive: Microsoft Registers Blockchain and AI Platform for Agriculture in Brazil
Microsoft has registered a suite of apps using blockchain, IoT and AI to improve agricultural sector efficiency in Brazil.
Reserve Bank of India Denies Knowledge, Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Crypto Entirely
The Reserve Bank of India has denied having any knowledge or involvement in a draft government bill that would ban cryptocurrencies.
Binance Hires Former NBA, Dell Exec to Head Global Strategy Initiatives
Crypto giant Binance has a new strategic officer with experience in the department from similar positions at Dell and the NBA.
LocalBitcoin Loses Traders After Cash Trading Ban: 'Not Very Local'
Finnish p2p veteran LocalBitcoins removed in-person cash trading due to regulatory pressure. Is this the start of a crackdown on cash-based deals?.
TrustToken Partners With Binance to Enable In-Exchange TUSD Minting and Redeeming
Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has partnered with TrustToken, the stablecoin operator behind usd-pegged token TUSD.
EU to Increase Access to High-Quality Data for Blockchain, AI Projects
The EU is increasing the amount of data that can be reused as raw material for artificial intelligence and blockchain projects.
Trend Micro Detects Major Uptick in New Strain of XMR Malware Targeting China-Based Systems
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has detected a major uptick in monero cryptojacking malware targeting China-based systems this spring.
Ethereum Has Already Scaled Quite Significantly: ConsenSys’ Joe Lubin
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin talks with Cointelegraph about scaling, enterprise blockchains and when to expect Ethereum 2. 0.
Privacy-Centric Coin Grin Sets Mid-July Target Date for First-Ever Hard Fork
Privacy-centric cryptocurrency Grin is finalizing its timeline for its first-ever network hard fork, which will include a tweak to ensure ASIC resistance and new wallet upgrades.