Cryptocurrencies
Mt. Gox Vulnerability Covered Up by Founder McCaleb, Lawsuit Alleges
Jed McCaleb’s misrepresentation of Mt. Gox played a part in keeping users on the platform until bankruptcy.
Bitcoin Price Drops Under $10,000 as Downtrend Continues
Bitcoin has slumped below $10,000 and pulled other top-20 coins down, with none of them reporting gains.
Blockchain Retains Nominal Role in Cleveland Tech Hub
Plans to turn a failing shopping mall in Cleveland into a blockchain hub have changed, as the local community apparently pushes for an entrepreneurial center instead.
CME Bitcoin Futures Record $1.7 Billion High in Notional Value
Bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange hit two new record figures: 6,069 open contracts and $1. 7 billion in notional value.
US Cryptocurrency Exchange ErisX Receives License for Crypto Futures
ErisX has received a license for crypto futures trading from the U. S. CFTC.
‘Not Everyone Is Happy but We Have to Move on,’ Some Challenges to the FATF’s New Guidance
Not everyone is happy about the FATF’s new rule. Cointelegraph investigates some challenges from both technical and philosophical standpoints.
Blockchains CEO Acquires Kirkwood Bank of Nevada for $28 million
Blockchains CEO bought a bank, purportedly to serve the needs of blockchain businesses and to provide a regulatory sandbox for blockchain-based fintech products.
Dutch Ministers Call for Cryptocurrency, Cash Use Regulations
Dutch ministers have proposed that the government regulate crypto and large cash transactions, citing concerns over money laundering.