Cryptocurrencies
StormX Announces Integration of StormShop For Their Mobile Users
Seattle-based blockchain startup is now targeting providing cashback rewards to more than 2. 5 million mobile users on iOS and Android.
China Implements Blockchain Invoicing in Beijing For More Transparent Governance
Beijing wants to be more transparent with its blockchain invoice implementation.
DDoS Attacks on OKEx and Bitfinex Were Sophisticated, Possibly Related
DDoS attacks on OKEx and Bitfinex might indeed be related: A closer look reveals that both of them sophisticated and large in scale.
Chicago Startup Fintank Aims to Launch a Crypto Self-Regulatory Organization
FinTank, a Chicago-based fintech organization, aims to start a national SRO to provide regulatory clarity in crypto.
Bitcoin On-Chain Analytics at Odds With Sub-$8K Bitcoin Price Forecasts
Bitcoin’s on-chain analytics suggest that the asset’s price action is not as bearish as it seems.
Rapper Dismissed of Securities Fraud Charges for FLiK ICO
25 plaintiffs sued the rapper in November 2018, accusing T. I. and his business partner of orchestrating a pump and dump that cost them $2 million dollars.
Walmart Joins Hyperledger Alongside 7 Other Companies
Four years after Walmart first used Hyperledger in a pilot Chinese pork product, the retailer has joined Hyperledger’s consortium.
One-Man DeFi Developer Quits Citing ‘Hostile Community’
The DeFi developer has abandoned ship within six weeks of launching iEarn.
Major Crypto Exchanges Lament Outsized Scrutiny From US IRS
Major crypto exchanges fear that U. S. regulators see the industry as far more dangerous than it really is, posing major obstacles to development.
Elon Musk Voices Support for Dogecoin After Recent Bitcoin Bashing
Shortly after admitting that Bitcoin is not his safe word, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that Dogecoin is the best crypto.
From Taxes to Transparency: The IRS Gets Schooled on Crypto
A panel of experts spoke before the U. S. IRS on recent changes in crypto technology that are shaking up the world of taxation.
Blockchain to Bring Transparency to Uranium Markets
Major uranium producer Uranium One and DLT startup Insolar have teamed up to explore blockchain’s capabilities in uranium and energy trading.
DeFi Leader MarkerDAO Partners With Simplex to Create a Dai Fiat On-Ramp
MakerDAO, a major player in the DeFi space, has partnered with payment processor Simplex to facilitate card purchases of its decentralized stablecoin Dai.
There Are Now Over 7,000 Cryptocurrency ATMs Worldwide
The world now has over 7,000 cryptocurrency ATM machines, spanning 75 countries.
Bitcoin Has ‘Solidified Role’ as Investors’ Digital Gold — Grayscale
Institutions now increasingly view Bitcoin as a “flight to safety,” Grayscale’s managing director says.
Iota Lays Out Plan to Re-Enable Network After 20 Days Offline
This is the second time in the last three years that the Iota ecosystem has been at the receiving end of a major security breach.
German Financial Regulator Further Clarifies Crypto Status With New Paper
German financial regulators have further clarified new 2020 regulations on crypto businesses.
Paris Blockchain Week Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
The French government’s prohibition on large gatherings amid the coronavirus outbreak has lead organizers of the Paris Blockchain Week Summit to reschedule.
Binance Reverses Vote in Apparent Steem Takeover, Steemit Comms Head Resigns
An apparent takeover of the Steem blockchain drew widespread criticism from the crypto community, and prompted the resignation of Steemit’s head of communications.
US Treasury Meets With Crypto Leaders to Discuss Industry Challenges
The United States Treasury Department met with cryptocurrency industry leaders and compliance experts to discuss the supervision of crypto assets.