Cryptocurrencies
Judge Denies AT&T Request for Dismissal in $224M SIM Swap Crypto Case
A federal judge has dismissed AT&T’s request for dismissal in a crypto-related SIM-swapping case as the plaintiff seeks millions in damages.
Crypto Criminals Send Scam Emails Impersonating British Financial Watchdog
Scam emails impersonating the U. K. ’s FCA are offering recipients a "guaranteed chance to earn" on digital currencies.
Justin Sun Posts Video From San Francisco Following Investigation Reports
Justin Sun has posted a video from San Francisco to disprove reports that he was prevented from leaving China due to an ongoing investigation.
Swiss Data Protection Regulator Seeks Details on Facebook’s Libra
The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner sent a letter to the Libra Association on July 17, asking it to provide details about the project.
Bitcoin Is Property, Chinese Court Rules — No Crypto Ban Contradiction
Bitcoin is virtual property, a Chinese court has ruled. Will it change the country’s famously bearish attitude toward cryptocurrencies?.
IEA Report: Bitcoin Causes 0.03%-0.06% of Global CO2 Emissions
Bitcoin mining is likely responsible for 10?20 Mt CO2 per year, according to a report released by the International Energy Agency.
TD Ameritrade CEO: There’s ‘Heightened Interest Again’ With Bitcoin
Tim Hockey, CEO of TD Ameritrade, said that traders are showing increasing demand for cryptocurrencies and willingness to trade it.
Utah County Becomes 3rd US Jurisdiction to Launch Blockchain Voting
Utah County is the third jurisdiction in the U. S. to offer blockchain-powered mobile voting in its municipal primary election.
Blockchain in the Telecoms Industry: Revolutionizing Cell Phone Usage?
Telecommunications is another industry that blockchain could turn upside-down.
Facebook and Instagram Now Have a Problem With Scam Libra Ad
While Facebook is struggling to agree on Libra project, a wave of fake Libra accounts are spreading online.
Tron Price Plunges as Justin Sun Denies Money Laundering Accusations
Illegal fundraising, porn transaction facilitation, gambling and money laundering accusations have been dismissed by Tron founder Justin Sun.
New Blockchain Partnership Aims to Pave the Way for Mass Adoption in China
A blockchain platform has become the first public chain partner of a major gaming company that boasts millions of users #SPONSORED.
Coinbase Added 8 Million New Users in the Past Year
Coinbase passes 30 million user accounts, new signups over the past year slowed down after Bitcoin price peak in 2017.
German Regulator Greenlights $280 Million Ethereum Real Estate Bond
Fundament Group received approval by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority approved an Ethereum-based real estate bond.
South Korea Has the Highest Rate of Granted Blockchain Patents
South Korea has the highest blockchain patent grant rate, followed by Japan, according to London-based law firm Withers & Rogers.
Suspected Crypto Ponzi Scheme Has No License In Malta, Regulator Warns
Malta tells consumers to steer clear of Emirate Coin Tech.
Venezuela Sets New Bitcoin Volume Record Thanks to 10,000,000% Inflation
Venezuela sets new record for bolivar Bitcoin trading.
OKEx Skips Warren Buffett Lunch, Donates $4.5M to Insurance Fund
OKEx has revealed its contribution to the perpetual swap market insurance, whose amount is equivalent to the cost of the lunch with Warren Buffett.
Millennials 3 Times More Likely to Invest in Crypto Than Gen X: Survey
Cryptocurrencies are three times more popular among American millennials as a long-term investment as they are for Generation X.
Winklevoss Book ‘Bitcoin Billionaires’ Author Joins Hit Showtime TV Series
Bestselling author of “The Accidental Billionaires” Ben Mezrich is poised to bring a crypto savvy flair to the hit U. S. TV show “Billions”.