Cryptocurrencies
Facing Mounting Regulation, BitMex Closes Japan Service
BitMex, the world’s biggest crypto derivatives exchange, is closing services to all Japanese users because of new regulations.
Algorand’s Releases Pointproofs to Upgrade Fundamental Blockchain Cryptography
Algorand’s Pointproofs replace Merkle roots, and they could be very useful for advanced stateless blockchains.
Mobile Ransomware That Doesn't Ask Victims For Crypto Emerges
The study from Check Point reveals that cybercriminals are using the FBI’s name to collect ransom payments.
British Payment Firm Checkout.?com Joins the Libra Association
The Libra Association reinforces its efforts to launch the network in Q4 2020, adds British payment startup Checkout. ?com as its 24th member.
Samsung-Backed DLT Firms Launch Blockchain Think Tank for MEASEA Region
The group will promote the adoption of business solutions using blockchain technology integrated with artificial intelligence.
The US Dept. of Transportation Is Investigating Blockchain-Powered Delivery Drones
The U. S. Department of Transportation released a lengthy report on blockchain's application for drones.
Chinese Officials Support Renewable Energy-Powered Cryptocurrency Mining
The Chinese city of Ya’an plans to encourage local mining operations powered by its hydroelectric electricity generation facilities.
SEC’s CryptoMom on Outlook for the Digital Dollar and the End of Her Term in June
SEC Commissioner Peirce AKA CryptoMom talks digital dollar and the end of her term.
New York Crypto Regulator Adds Silk Road Investigator as General Counsel
New York regulator that issues BitLicences adds a former Silk Road investigator to its legal team.
Blockchain, Not Crypto, Is at Core of Facebook’s Libra, Vice Chair Says
Libra Association’s vice chair Dante Disparte expects Libra network to launch in Q4 2020.
Eco-Friendly Crypto Mining Is the Future as Green Solutions Gain Steam
Can alternative energy solutions overhaul crypto mining in the near future?.
European Central Bank: Digital Euro Should Not Discourage Private Initiatives
The European Central Bank believes that the digital euro is just one of many solutions to nationalize its payment systems.
Crypto Answers to the Global Crisis: Bitcoin's Do-or-Die Moment
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in global financial and economic crisis, and this is the best chance for crypto to prove its benefits.
Bitmain-Backed Platform Matrixport Enables Users to Buy Crypto With Credit Cards
Bitmain-backed crypto platform Matrixport now allows its users to buy crypto with credit cards.
Blockchain Mends Medical Supply Chain to Counter COVID-19 Challenges
Blockchain is being leveraged to help solve supply chain management issues due to COVID-19, such as connecting buyers with non-traditional suppliers producing masks and other personal protective equipment.
Telos Partnerships Bring Blockchain Features to Games on Unity and Steam
New Telos partnerships could expose gamers worldwide to blockchain functionality.
Decentralized Web Protocol IPFS Has Its Biggest Update So Far
Developers release IPFS version 0. 5 today, reportedly the most important protocol upgrade so far.
Alibaba-Backed AI Startup SenseTime to Help China Handle Digital Yuan
Alibaba-backed AI startup SenseTime partners with China’s central bank to collaborate on the digital yuan amid reported trials.
DForce Refunds Users After Recovering Assets From $25 Million Hack
Decentralized finance project dForce has reportedly refunded all users affected in a recent $25 million hack.
World Economic Forum Looks to Blockchain to Restart Global Economy
The WEF has published a report advocating for the adoption of blockchain-based supply chain solutions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and restart the global economy.