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Kik vs SEC: The Lawyers Speak
14.6.2019
The SEC's complaint against Kik, after it raised $100 million in an ICO, seemed pretty brutal, but not so fast, we're only hearing one side of the story. Watch more here as three lawyers discuss the case, its merits and its potential impacts for the crypto industry as a whole
Concerns Over Facebook Data Use Derailed at Least 3 Crypto Partnerships
14.6.2019
Philosophical disagreements with crypto experts have slowed the development of Facebook's GlobalCoin, sources say
Tax Agency: ‘Risk of Crypto Tax Non-compliance Is High in Canada’
14.6.2019
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the country’s leading tax authority, has suggested that cryptocurrency taxation clampdowns are on their way. The agency hinted that individuals and businesses across the country will need to fall in line with compliance regulations – or potentially face...
Canadian University to Issue Blockchain-Based Diplomas to Class of 2019
14.6.2019
A Canadian university will issue blockchain copies of its diplomas to its graduating class this spring, providing easily verified documents for students and employers
FINRA Fines Ex-Merrill Lynch Investment Adviser Over Crypto Mining Sideline
13.6.2019
U.S. self-regulatory organization FINRA has fined and suspended an investment adviser over undeclared cryptocurrency mining activities
Report: French Gaming Giant Ubisoft Considering Potential Blockchain Applications
12.6.2019
French video gaming giant Ubisoft is allegedly exploring potential blockchain applications in gaming as a strategy to gain a more competitive edge in the industry
Canadian University Offers Graduate Training in Blockchain Tech
12.6.2019
The University of British Columbia is offering a new training path through its Blockchain@UBC research cluster, aiming to educate students on blockchain solutions
Local.Bitcoin.com Shows Lots of Active BCH Listings From Traders Worldwide
11.6.2019
Six days ago news.Bitcoin.com announced the launch of Local.Bitcoin.com, a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows people to trade bitcoin cash (BCH) in a private manner. Since then there have been roughly 14,000 accounts created so far, and many people are actively trading throughout various...
Canada: Vancouver Mayor Suggests Ban on Bitcoin ATMs
7.6.2019
The mayor of Vancouver is advocating for the introduction of a complete ban on bitcoin ATMs
Tether Stablecoin Now Available on EOS Blockchain
31.5.2019
Tether’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin USDТ is now on the EOS blockchain, following peer review by EOS Canada
Another Satoshi: Second Copyright Filing Appears for Bitcoin White Paper
30.5.2019
Craig Wright now has a legal rival for claimed authorship of the bitcoin white paper, as a second registration is filed with the U.S. Copyright Office
Velocity Ledger Technology Launches Testnet and Blockchain API in Bermuda
28.5.2019
Velocity Ledger Technology announced an early access opportunity for users to make apps for issuing, trading, and settling utility tokens with their API and testnet
Kik Launches $5 Million Crypto Funding Campaign for Lawsuit Against US SEC
28.5.2019
Canadian tokenized social media startup Kik has launched a $5 million initiative to fund a lawsuit against the U.S. SEC
Kik is Crowdfunding $5 Million in Crypto to Help Fight SEC
28.5.2019
Messaging app firm Kik has launched a crypto crowdfunding campaign to support a likely court battle with the U.S. SEC over its ICO token, kin
Facebook and Microsoft Pledge to Help Canada Conduct a Clean Election
28.5.2019
Fake news, automated accounts, and targeted advertising of spurious content to Facebook users have been some of the biggest problems that have affected elections in many democracies across the world, over the past few years. The internet was weaponized in a devastating fashion as the flow of wrong...
Hacked Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Files for US Bankruptcy Protection
27.5.2019
Cryptopia has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. seeking to preserve vital user data held on servers in Arizona
Public Perceptions of the Bitcoin Spot Market Are Wrong, Says Bitwise
27.5.2019
The bitcoin spot market is “significantly" smaller and more efficient than is generally perceived, says a Bitwise paper sent as comment to the SEC
Montana Passes Bill to Exempt Utility Tokens From Securities Laws
24.5.2019
"Big Sky Country" has gone crypto friendly, with new legislation exempting utility tokens from securities laws
SEC Moves to Halt Diamond-Linked Crypto ‘Ponzi Scheme,’ Freeze Assets
21.5.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken action over what it alleges is a $30 million crypto scam based on supposed diamond investment
Beyond KYC: Global Regulators Appear Set to Adopt Tough New Rules for Crypto Exchanges
20.5.2019
Exchanges will likely have to collect information about their clients' crypto transactions under new global standards expected in June