Cryptocurrencies
EU Can’t Decide What to do with Libra
Libra, the digital currency from Facebook, is raising more than a few eyebrows in the European Union.
Julian Assange Allegedly Offered Pardon for Denying Russian Hacking
The WikiLeaks founder’s lawyer claims a U. S. congressman offered a pardon for denying Russian involvement in the DNC leak.
Gram Token Injunction Could Go Down to the Wire
Gram investors may be able to claim a refund if Telegram does not launch its network before April 30.
Fortress Financial Group Increases Buyout Offer for Mt. Gox Claims
The group has offered more to purchase claims from creditors who lost money from the infamous $480 million hack.
Gemcoin Founder Admits to Fraud in $147 Million Scheme
Gemcoin mastermind faces 10-year prison sentence over $147 million cryptocurrency scheme.
Israeli Banks Should Not Deny Services to Crypto Firms: Attorney General
Israeli banks should not deny services to firms involved with crypto, attorney general Avichai Mandelblit said.
Blockchain for the Environment: It Is Real and It Is Here
Blockchain technology could be the main tool in the efforts to combat climate changes.
BTC Price Plummets $800 in an Hour
Today’s Bitcoin flash crash also wiped 5% or more off most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies.
US Bitcoin Miner Aims to Repatriate 30% of Hash Rate Citing National Security
New US Bitcoin mining outfit Layer1 has launched operations and aims to ‘repatriate’ 30% of the hash rate for the sake of ‘national security’.
HSBC to Drop 35,000 Jobs and Invest in Digital Finance
Banking giant HSBC plans to terminate about 35,000 of global jobs while doubling down on disruptive technology.