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A Birthday Look: 5 Years of Ethereum Network Updates, Delays and Changes
29.7.2020
Ethereum has come a long way since its 2015 beginnings, although its move into proof-of-stake has faced a bevy of delays
Revolut's Crypto Trading App Expands to 49 States Following Significant Delays
15.7.2020
U.K. fintech giant Revolut makes crypto available to its users in 49 states following significant delays
Bitmain’s Cofounder Accused of Hindering Next-Gen Bitcoin Mining Rig Shipments
14.6.2020
On June 11, 2020, regional reports disclosed that the cofounder of Bitmain, Micree Zhan, is still battling with Jihan Wu in an ongoing feud. The quarrel is allegedly causing shipment problems for customers, as reports note that Zhan is prohibiting deliveries stemming from the company’s...
After Lawsuits and Delays, Overstock Hands Shareholders Digital Dividend
21.5.2020
The online retailer has finally handed out its digital dividend to shareholders after delays hit last year's planned distribution
‘Massive Adoption’ Conference Organizer Sued After Refund Delays
8.5.2020
A lawsuit filed by David Silver on behalf of Massive Adoption attendees alleges fraud, unjust enrichment and breach of contract on the part of organizer Jacob Kostecki after they did not receive refunds for the canceled crypto conference
Irish Crypto Firms Squeezed by Bank Account Closures, Regulatory Delays
6.5.2020
A delay in transposing the EU's 5AMLD into local law has given crypto companies no recourse after Irish banks closed their accounts
Telegram Caves to US Regulators: Delays Blockchain Launch, Offers to Return $1.2B to Investors
30.4.2020
Telegram is delaying the launch of its TON blockchain for a second time, and offered to repay investors up to 72 percent of their funds back after losing an initial court fight with the
Bitcoin Miners Reveal Concerns Over Mining Rig Shipment Delays and Bitcoin Halving
15.4.2020
The cryptocurrency market rout in mid-March, which saw bitcoin’s price slide significantly in value, has strained bitcoin mining operations by slashing considerable revenue from the block rewards. Moreover, shipping delays from mining manufacturers have caused uncertainty and mining...
As Malta Delays Regulatory Clarity, Fewer Firms Remain on ‘Blockchain Island’
3.4.2020
As Malta’s financial regulator continues to pluck out local crypto actors, are there any major players left on the “blockchain island”?
Australian Securities Exchange Delays Switch to Blockchain Due to COVID-19
25.3.2020
COVID-19 and market volatility are wreaking havoc with the Australian Securities Exchange’s plans to transition to blockchain infrastructure
IRS Delays Tax Day to July 15, Still Monitors Crypto
20.3.2020
The IRS has changed the tax payment deadline. What does this mean and what else has been changed?
Coronavirus Quarantine Controls and Shipping Delays Impact Bitcoin Miners
21.2.2020
During the first week of February, a few of the top mining rig manufacturers from China revealed they were forced to postpone device shipments due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Regional reports from the country now disclose that shipments will be delayed even longer and Chinese mining...
50m-User Chat App Kakao Delays Its Crypto Wallet + More News
19.2.2020
A screenshot of the KakaoTalk chat app.
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The Kakao Group’s KakaoTalk chat app-linked crypto wallet Klip will debut...
Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Stagnates as Coronavirus Outbreak Delays New Equipment
12.2.2020
A key measure of competition among bitcoin miners has stagnated in the past two weeks as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts economic activity in China
Coronavirus Outbreak Forces Chinese Crypto ASIC Manufacturers to Delay Orders
3.2.2020
Bitcoin mining rig deliveries from China are delayed due to the coronavirus according to a few Chinese manufacturers. Microbt and Ebang sent notices to customers via the firm’s Wechat channels. Sources say Bitmain and Innosilicon are delaying mining device shipments as well. Also read: How...
Former Bakkt CEO and Current Senator Loeffler Delays Disclosing Assets
27.1.2020
Former Bakkt CEO and new senator delays financial disclosure, goading ethics watchdogs
Indian Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Crypto Ban, Expects Slew of Comments
14.1.2020
The Supreme Court of India has passed over, but not adjourned, a case against the Reserve Bank of India’s ban on banks’ dealings with crypto-related businesses
A Better Alternative to Banking – Club Swan
18.12.2019
The crypto community has had a rough relationship with traditional financial institutions with limited solutions available. Around the world, both early and recent crypto users have had bank accounts closed, transactions rejected, unnecessary delays in receiving their funds, or worse. To add...
Here’s What Happens When You Use Lightning Network for the First Time
16.12.2019
Do you remember receiving your first bitcoin? Seeing those satoshis arrive in your wallet is a magical, almost spiritual, experience. In that moment, the most beautiful thing about bitcoin is not its censorship resistance or pseudonymity: it’s that it works at the first time of asking....
BlockShow Asia, Bitcoin Crash Warning, India Delays Crypto Ban: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 11–17
17.11.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, India delays its controversial crypto ban, Binance’s CZ speaks out and an expert warns Bitcoin may “crash to zero”