Cryptocurrencies
Bitpoint Hack Shows That Regulators’ Scrutiny Does Not Equal Safety
Bitpoint CEO told Cointelegraph that users will be compensated — learn more in our report on the recent hack.
Report: Global Blockchain in Healthcare to Reach $1.7 billion by 2026
Consulting services firm Acumen Research and Consulting has forecast that the global blockchain in healthcare market will reach over $1. 7 billion by 2026.
Venezuelan Investors File Lawsuit With US Court in Connection With $30M Crypto Fraud
Seven Venezuelans claim to have been lured into a $30 million Ponzi scheme with a cryptocurrency pegged to diamonds.
Post-Hearing: Ranking Senate Committee Members Discuss Regulations
Senate Banking Committee members discussed regulation of big tech companies in a press conference following today’s Libra hearings.
Facebook Stresses Libra’s Compliance With FinCEN at Senate Hearing
David Marcus reiterated Facebook’s commitment to FinCEN in a hearing on Facebook’s Libra today.
Bitcoin Dips Below $10,000 for the Second Time in July
Bitcoin dipped below the $10,000 threshold for the second time in July following a hearing on Facebook’s Libra crypto project.
R3 to Support a Startup-Focused Stock Exchange in Brazil
R3 has partnered with Brazil-based fintech firm Banco Maré to launch a stock exchange that lists shares of tech startups.
US Senators Grill Facebook on Privacy, Trust Issues in Libra Hearing
U. S. senators expressed their concerns over data privacy and trust issues in a hearing on Facebook’s Libra today.
Libra Vs. US Congress: All There Is to Know Ahead of Hearings
This week is key for Libra, as the U. S. congressional hearings are upon us. Here’s everything you should know about the regulatory pushback Facebook’s been getting.
Arthur Hayes on Financial Privacy and the Possibility of BTC Hard Fork
BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes thinks Bitcoin could achieve financial privacy only by a hard fork.
Waves CEO Sells His Stake in Blockchain Spin-Off Vostok
Waves founder and CEO has sold his stake in the firm’s blockchain project Vostok, with GHP Group becoming the sole owner.
World Economic Forum Report: 6 Ways to Evaluate Blockchain Benefits
The World Economic Forum shared with Cointelegraph a newly released guide for the evaluation of the benefits of blockchain applications.
EY Spearheads Blockchain Tracking Platform for German Logistics Firms
An alliance of German logistics firms is working to jointly create a blockchain tracking platform with the guidance of big four auditing firm Ernst & Young.
Municipal Crypto Spreading Around the World, From California to Dubai
From Berkeley to Catalonia to Dubai, cities are exploring how to incorporate cryptocurrencies into their governance.
Binance Wants to Open a New Local Exchange in South Korea: Report
Binance is in talks with local partners in South Korea for potential launch of a new subsidiary, according to a local report.
IMF: Network Effects Could Spark Blaze of Digital Money Adoption
The International Monetary Fund has argued that network effects could spark the blaze for the mass adoption of new digital monies.
Bitcoin Suisse Applies for a Banking License in Switzerland
Bitcoin Suisse aims to carry out banking operations.
Canadian Town Says Yes to Accepting Bitcoin for Property Taxes
Canadian trading platform operator Coinberry has struck its second municipal partnership to provide crypto payments processing for property taxes.
Mnuchin Crypto Speech Was Total Validation of Bitcoin: Barry Silbert
Bitcoin industry unimpressed by Steven Mnuchin’s press conference.
Bitpoint Reveals Amounts Stolen, Pledging to Reimburse Users in Crypto
Japanese exchange Bitpoint has published the breakdown of crypto assets stolen in the $27. 8 million hack of its platform earlier this month.