Cryptocurrencies
Wu Jihan Resurfaces As Bitmain CEO After Co-Founder Is Forced Out
Tech billionaire Wu Jihan has reappeared at the helm of Beijing-based mining giant Bitmain.
Santander Redeems $20M Bond Using Ethereum Blockchain
Spanish banking giant Santander has just redeemed a $20 million bond that was issued in September via the Ethereum blockchain.
Nike Patents a System for Tokenizing Shoes on Ethereum’s Blockchain
Nike patents shoes tokenized on Ethereum’s blockchain dubbed “CryptoKicks,” that can be “bred”.
Tezos Rally Fizzles After 100% Gain — Likely Top for XTZ/BTC Appears
A possible top formation on the XTZ/BTC pair is hinting that the 100% rally could be running out of momentum.
BNY Mellon and Credit Suisse Involved in Telegram’s $1.7B Sale: Report
BNY Mellon and Credit Suisse were reportedly investors in Telegram’s $1. 7 billion Gram token sale.
Soccer Teams Like Juventus Look to Score With Blockchain Push
Over the course of the last few years, teams like Juventus, PSG, AS Roma, Bayern Munich have made use of blockchain technology to interact and connect with their fans.
Report: Denmark’s Tax Agency Is Sending Tax Compliance Letters to Crypto Users
Danish tax agency is asking crypto users to provide a full background of all their cryptocurrency transactions.
ICC and Blockchain Firms Agree on $40B Funding for Climate Projects
On the sidelines of COP 25, the ICC and blockchain firms Perlin and AirCarbon agreed to provide $40 billion in funding for climate projects.
Ledger Live Adds Support For XTZ And Tezos Staking, Incorporating Software Features Into Hardware Wallets
Ledger Live adds support for XTZ and Tezos Staking, letting users securely grow their digital assets on a single platform.
Accounting Advisor and Crypto Startup to Jointly Launch Crypto Tax Tool
Crypto accounting automation startup Lukka partnered with accounting advisor CPA. com to launch a crypto tax estimation tool.
Ugandan Police Hold Director of Alleged $2.7M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Ugandan police have reportedly seized Samson Lwanga, a director of Dunamiscoins crypto scam which managed to get $2. 7 million from the victims.
After Hard Fork, Ethereum Takes Second in China's Blockchain Rankings
Ethereum holds the second spot in China’s blockchain rankings after its latest hard fork.
JPMorgan’s Blockchain Network to Launch in Japan in Early 2020: Report
JPMorgan’s blockchain-based payment network, the Interbank Information Network, will reportedly launch in Japan in early 2020.
IDEG, Coinbase Custody Launch Bitcoin Trusts in Apparent First for Asia
Digital asset manager IDEG is launching what it claims are Asia’s first Bitcoin trusts.
Ticketmaster Wants to Use Smart Contracts to Support Millions of Ticket Sales
Ticketmaster discusses plan to use smart contracts to support millions of tickets during ELEV8CON.
Crypto Exchange BTSE Eyes $50M for Exchange Token Sale on Liquid Network
Crypto futures exchange BTSE is looking to raise $50 million via a sale for a native exchange token based on Blockstream’s Bitcoin sidechain, the Liquid Network.
Crypto Gains New EU Stronghold as Sweden Approves Swiss ETP Startup
Swiss crypto firm gets approval from Swedish authorities to offer its exchange-traded products to investors in the EU.
LedgerX Places Founders On Leave Following Public CFTC Woes
LedgerX have placed co-founders Paul and Juthica Chou on administrative leave, effective immediately.
The Marshall Islands’ National Crypto Was Inspired by Work of Block.One
After examining SOV’s white paper, Cointelegraph has confirmed with developers that the Marshall Islands’ cryptocurrency was inspired by EOS.