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Coronavirus Plagues US Crypto Conferences
7.3.2020
Multiple major US crypto and blockchain conferences are postponing due to the Coronavirus spread
Ex-Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Launches Data Privacy Nonprofit
6.3.2020
Shortly after ending his presidential bid, Andrew Yang announces new nonprofit organization Humanity Forward with a focus on privacy of data
Verizon Boosts Security Portfolio With Blockchain Technology
6.3.2020
Verizon Business adopts blockchain technology to restructure its security mechanism to fight cybercrime
The US Dollar Could Fall Out of Favor If It Doesn't Go Digital, ING Economist Says
5.3.2020
Facebook’s Libra, as well as CBDCs, could lead to changes in currency usage preferences, and ING economist explained
Riot Reports 147% Monthly Growth In Average Daily Run Rate of BTC Mined
5.3.2020
In February, Riot Blockchain saw a remarkable increase in average daily run rate of BTC mined compared to last December
New York Power Plant Mines $50,000 of Bitcoin a Day
5.3.2020
A power plant in New York’s Finger Lakes region now mines about $50,000 of Bitcoin each day using the electricity it produces
The Slideout Footer
5.3.2020
A fascinating new site called The Markup just launched. Tagline: Big Tech Is Watching You. We’re Watching Big Tech. Great work from Upstatement. The content looks amazing, but of course, around here we're always interested in the design and tech as well. There is loads to adore, from the clean...
BitGo Launches Its First Institutional Crypto Lending Service
5.3.2020
Major cryptocurrency firm BitGo launches its first institutional-focused crypto lending service
Major Crypto Exchanges Lament Outsized Scrutiny From US IRS
3.3.2020
Major crypto exchanges fear that U.S. regulators see the industry as far more dangerous than it really is, posing major obstacles to development
From Taxes to Transparency: The IRS Gets Schooled on Crypto
3.3.2020
A panel of experts spoke before the U.S. IRS on recent changes in crypto technology that are shaking up the world of taxation
Stock and Crypto Trading App Robinhood Fixes Day-Long System Outage
3.3.2020
Some disgruntled traders want to file a class action suit against Robinhood for purported trading losses during a day-long system outage
US Treasury Meets With Crypto Leaders to Discuss Industry Challenges
3.3.2020
The United States Treasury Department met with cryptocurrency industry leaders and compliance experts to discuss the supervision of crypto assets
US Court says $250 Million Stolen from Unnamed Exchanges
3.3.2020
Two individuals may have stolen millions of dollars in virtual currency between 2018 and 2019, according to a court filing released this week
US Government Sanctions Two Chinese Nationals in Connection With Lazarus Group Hack
3.3.2020
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned two Chinese nationals accused of laundering cryptocurrency that was stolen in a 2018 crypto exchange hack, in connection with Lazarus Group
West Virginia Abandons Blockchain Voting in Favor of Paper
2.3.2020
West Virginia’s decision to ditch Voatz follows the publication of an MIT report that found that the platform has significant security flaws
MoneyGram Declared $11.3 Million Ripple Cash Injection as Revenue
2.3.2020
MoneyGram previously declared $11.3 million in “Ripple market development fees” as revenue
The States Can’t Blockchain
2.3.2020
If states want to promote the use of blockchain tech, they need advisors with solid technical understanding of what they're trying to legislate
Peter Thiel-Backed Startup Says Texas Is the Best Place to Mine Bitcoin
29.2.2020
Layer1 is not the only mining company to launch flagship facilities in Texas, with Bitmain and Northern Bitcoin vying for their Texas-based operations to be the largest worldwide
Why Banks Aren’t Banking Your Crypto Startup
28.2.2020
The compromised reputation of the crypto industry is the main obstacle for the banking sector’s integration into the space
Japan’s Line Replaces Singapore Crypto Exchange With New US Platform
28.2.2020
As of today, users are automatically redirected from Line’s Singapore exchange BitBox to the new BitFront platform