Cryptocurrencies
Largest South Korean Telecom Company Issues Blockchain-Based Local Currency in Busan
Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city in cooperation with telecom giant KT plans to release a blockchain-based local currency by Dec. 30.
DigiByte Founder Jared Tate Talks Binance Listing Woes, Dangers of the Status Quo
Maybe you saw DigiByte founder Jared Tate go on a Twitter tirade against Binance and Poloniex. We caught up with him to get an answer to a simple question: what’s the deal?.
France’s Financial Regulator Grants Country’s First Approval for an Initial Coin Offering
France’s financial regulator approves the country’s first ICO.
Iran Wants to Create Crypto to Confront ‘Economic Hegemony’ of US
Malaysia supports President of Iran’s idea of creating a Muslim cryptocurrency as a means to confront the economic dominance of the U. S.
Blockbuster or a Bust? Tickets Industry Lines Up Around the Blockchain
Experts believe that blockchain should be kept in the background, as it helps to solve the ticketing industry’s issues.
Thailand Integrates Blockchain to E-Visa System for Higher Security
Five million Thailand visitors from 20 countries will soon be able to apply for Visa On Arrival using benefits of blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Can Hit $250K in 2020, Reaffirms Tim Draper as Dominance Rises
Bitcoin surprises yet again with a return to $7K zone — but for how long?.
Monero Malware Botnet Lurks Behind Taylor Swift JPEGs
The MyKings botnet is aggressively propagating Monero mining malware concealed behind online content that includes Taylor Swift photos, researcher say.
Maker Foundation Announces $27.5 Million MKR Sale, Expands DeFi to Asian Market
Maker Foundation Sells $27. 5 million MKR to Dragonfly Capital and Paradigm, driving DeFi adoption in Asia.
EY Releases New Version of Zero-Knowledge Proof Blockchain to Public Domain
EY released a new iteration of its zero-knowledge proof blockchain tech to the public domain.
Bitcoin Wealth Inequality Drops in 2019 Unlike Ether, Litecoin: Report
Altcoins getting more unequal in terms of wealth, data shows as Bitcoin bucks trend.
Hashpower Broker NiceHash Can’t Promise to Fully Reimburse Hack Losses
Hashpower rental marketplace NiceHash has frozen its repayment program for users affected by a major hack in Dec. 2017 due to insufficient cash flow.
Alrosa, Tencent, Everledger Bring Diamonds on the Blockchain to WeChat
Russian diamond giant Alrosa, Tencent and Everledger partnered on a new blockchain-based e-commerce project for WeChat users.
Is PlusToken Scam About to Dump ETH? $105M Moves to Unknown Wallet
After allegations that PlusToken sell-offs were driving down Bitcoin price, Ether could be next after a new funds move.
19-Year Old Suspect Charged With $1 Million Crypto Heist via SIM-Swaps
A 19-year old Brooklyn resident faces a nine-count indictment for an alleged $1+ million crypto heist targeting at least 75 victims.
CEO of IOVLabs Talks Financial Inclusion and Holding Governments Accountable
IOVLabs CEO Diego Gutierrez Zaldivar sat down with Cointelegraph to talk about crypto and blockchain’s role in improving financial inclusion.
Crypto-Focused Accounting Firm Lukka Releases Tax Preparation Product
Cryptocurrency accounting firm Lukka has announced a new crypto tax calculation offering for clients in the U. S.
Upcoming Binance.US iOS Apps Are Now In Beta Testing Phase
Binance. US is asking its community to beta test the upcoming Binance. US iOS app.
Oil and Gas Consortium Is 1st to Apply DLT to Industry Balloting
A group of 10 global oil and gas firms like Chevron and Shell sees successful pilot for digitized industry balloting using blockchain.
US SEC Looks to Expand ‘Accredited Investor’ Classification
U. S. SEC seeks public commentary on expansion of “accredited investor” status to more investors who can prove knowledge.