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AriseBank CEO Charged in $4 Million Alleged ICO Scam
Jared Rice Sr. , CEO of the Dallas-based bank AriseBank, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and charged with six counts of securities fraud and wire fraud. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:03 | |
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Russian Association of Cryptoindustry and Blockchain opens a new service to protect defrauded crypto investors
Russian Association of Cryptoindustry and Blockchain (RACIB) opens a new service to protect defrauded crypto investors. Within the framework of the new service, RACIB is going to actively cooperate with Police, Federal Security Service (FSB) and Interpol. дальше »
2018-11-29 09:24 | |
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Germany’s BMWi To Tackle Tax Fraud With The Applications Of Blockchain Technology
BMWi has revealed that they are planning to use blockchain in their fight against tax fraud. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, abbreviated BMWi, is a cabinet-level ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany. дальше »
2018-11-26 11:33 | |
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Linum Labs Blockchain Startup Partner To Enhance Workplace Safety
Swiss Railway Tests Blockchain Identities To Boost Workplace Safety Recently, the Swiss Federal Rails (SSB) has completed its proof of concept of a blockchain-based credential management system for workers that are employed by the company in their construction sites. дальше »
2018-11-23 07:59 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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Swiss Federal Railway To Try Blockchain Solution For Employee Certifications
The Swiss Federal Railway (SBB) recently explored a blockchain solution that addressed employee certification for those working on railway tracks. Currently, the record keeping process involves multiple parties making entries and railway inspectors recording inspection processes using paper. дальше »
2018-11-19 22:16 | |
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U.S. Government Funding Blockchain: Department of Homeland Security Accepting Proposals
The Department of Homeland Security posted a solicitation for proposals for companies that can improve government processes using the blockchain. Accepted proposals would receive up to $800,000 in government funding. дальше »
2018-11-19 20:00 | |
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The Swiss Federal Railway Trials a Digital Identity Pilot on the Ethereum Blockchain
The Swiss federal railway SBB is working on implementing its first blockchain use case around certifications for its employees that work on railway tracks. In fact, a collaboration between SBB, Linum Labs and uPort, is exploring a viable solution to verified worker credentials and has produced published a blog entry around proof of concept last […] The Swiss Federal Railway Trials a Digital Identity Pilot on the Ethereum Blockchain was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-11-19 17:59 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Thailand Uses Blockchain-Supported Electronic Voting System in Primaries
Thailand's Democrat Party has become the first political party to use blockchain technology to elect its leaders in a primary election, which was held from November 1–9, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 01:06 | |
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EtherDelta Founder Charged by SEC For Operating an Unregistered Exchange
In an apparent first, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the founder of EtherDelta, Zachary Coburn, with running an “unregistered national securities exchange,” according to a press release from the regulator. дальше »
2018-11-9 20:32 | |
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Brave Blockchain Web Browser Asks for a US’ GDRP Regulation for the Market
The Chief Policy & Industry Relations Officer of the free and open-source web browser Brave, Dr Johnny Ryan, released a letter to the U. S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration. дальше »
2018-11-8 19:29 | |
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Colorado and California Just Elected Pro-Bitcoin Governors
Following the 2018 midterm elections, the U. S. will see two new pro-Bitcoin governors sworn into office. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Gavin Newsom (D-CA) both won out against their respective Republican contenders last night, November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:44 | |
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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Justin Sun, the Founder of Tron Donates $10,000 to Support Net Neutrality
The Tron foundation announced on Nov. 1st that Justin Sun, the founder and chief executive of Tron, a foundation building a decentralized internet had donated $10,000 to Donatefornetneutrality. com. дальше »
2018-11-2 18:00 | |
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Meet the World’s Newest Crypto Owner: Ex Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen Gifted Bitcoin
Known for her critical stance on cryptocurrencies, former Federal Reserve Chairperson Janet Yellen was gifted Bitcoin by Raz Suprovici, founder of bitcoin gifting service, Biterica. Crypto Critic, Blockchain Supporter Ms. дальше »
2018-11-1 01:50 | |
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DigitalX Crypto Advisory Firm Requested For Mediation For ICO Sale Gone Wrong
Crypto Advisory Firm DigitalX Requested For Mediation On ICO Gone Wrong DigitalX, a publicly listed blockchain advisory firm has announced that it has been requested for mediation from the Federal Court of Australia in relation to its advisory role to an ICO. дальше »
2018-11-1 01:09 | |
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Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Rejects Donald Trump’s Trade Policy, Criticizes Bitcoin
US stock markets have landed in hot waters. October 2018 has witnessed the worst stock market performance since 1987. While some crypto pundits claim that the bad performance of stocks could lead to the eventual rise of cryptocurrencies, the former chair of the US Federal Reserve Janet Yellen thinks otherwise. дальше »
2018-11-1 20:29 | |
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Tax on Crypto Is a Self Goal; President Trump Is Right to Call the FED Crazy: Ron Paul
Former U. S. Presidential candidate Ron Paul has published an article advising against taxation on cryptocurrencies and precious metals in order to avoid a looming financial crisis. Paul is hard-hitting in his article and goes as far as calling the US Federal Reserve’s recent increase in interest rates a “crazy” idea. дальше »
2018-10-31 19:59 | |
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New Study: 60% of Voters Believe Crypto Donations Should Be Legal
A Clovr survey of 1,023 registered voters in the United States found that 60% of respondents thought it should be legal to donate crypto in federal elections. Clovr, a “company focused on promoting the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology,” has carried out a few surveys to gauge people’s attitudes about cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-31 10:00 | |
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Russia: Authority to Regulate Cryptocurrency Market per FATF Recommendations
A well-placed Russian official has called for global cryptocurrency standards to prevent money laundering and provide legitimacy to the industry while enforcing broad recommendations to control the sector, reported local news outlet Izvestia on October 29, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-31 22:00 | |
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German Financial Regulators Continue to Call for Global Coordination on ICO Regulation
The Handelsblatt reported on Oct. 28th that the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), German’s financial regulator opts for a coordinated international effort in regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) although it is unsure if it will ever become a “niche topic. дальше »
2018-10-30 12:59 | |
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FCC Chairman Admits Antiquated Regulation May Hurt Emerging Blockchain Technology
Aijt Pai, U. S. FCC Chair, has said it’s a challenge to level the playing field between emerging technologies, including blockchain, and not disadvantage any of them. US Telecoms Regulator Studies How to Evolve Blockchain The chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – the government agency in charge of regulating radio, television, wire, satellite, and. дальше »
2018-10-27 01:00 | |
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US Telecoms Chief Urged Not To Hinder Emerging Blockchain Technology
U. S. Telecoms Chief Urged Not To Hinder Emerging Technology Like Blockchain The head of telecoms authority in the United State has urged that blockchain which is an emerging technology should not be hindered or deprive due to some policies which can be dubbed “antiquated” regulations. дальше »
2018-10-27 21:47 | |
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Marco Santori on Airdrops and the “Complete Picture” of SAFT Regulation
Ever since the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a stern warning about initial coin offerings (ICOs) in February 2018, cryptocurrency projects have had to consider different options for distributing their tokens — and funding their development. дальше »
2018-10-20 19:31 | |
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Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Firm and CEO Ordered to Pay $2.5 Million in Penalties by Federal Court
In a press release by the US Commodities Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC) on Oct. 18, the agency confirmed that Gelfman Blueprint Inc. (GBI) and its CEO, Nicholas Gelfman, had been ordered to pay more than $2. дальше »
2018-10-20 16:29 | |
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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Canadian Blockchain Company Sees Opportunity in Newly Legalized Cannabis
Like Walmart with pork from China and Maersk with shipping containers, DMG Blockchain Solutions (DMG) is hoping to be the first global supply chain company to manage cannabis products on the blockchain, initially in Canada — and then around the world. дальше »
2018-10-18 19:50 | |
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Tokes Platform Whitepaper Version 3.1
The Tokes Platform is a blockchain focused company building software solutions for merchant adoption of cryptocurrency and data provenance of supply chains. This includes, but is not limited to, point of sale processing software, ecommerce storefronts, mobile applications, Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Blockchain as a Service (BaaS). дальше »
2018-11-21 14:00 | |
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SEC Obtains Emergency Court Order to Halt Questionable ICO
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained an emergency court order issuing the stoppage of a recently planned initial coin offering (ICO) by Blockvest LLC and its founder Reginald Buddy Ringgold III, who falsely advertised that the token sale was approved by the SEC. дальше »
2018-10-12 01:12 | |
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Australia Trials Blockchain Platform for National Disability Insurance Scheme
Australia is currently in the process of exploring the potential for blockchain technology to create ’smart money’ to be used in its National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), its federal government revealed in an October 9, 2018, press release. дальше »
2018-10-10 09:00 | |
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With the CBAC, East Meets West in Search of Adoption and Innovation
The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:38 | |
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xRapid Could Save Blockchain – Not A Long-Term Solution
Ripple has been making headlines for the past few weeks and is still making a push for the number two spot on the top 100 cryptocurrencies according to CoinMarketCap. In the last month, it took over for a short time but slunk back into the third spot on the chart. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:00 | |
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Central Banks Could Be Issuing Their Own Blockchain-Based Fiat Currencies by 2023
Central banks could be issuing digital versions of their own fiat currencies on blockchain. This surprising prediction was made by a top-level officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston during Forbe’s annual 30 Under 30 Summit. дальше »
2018-10-6 19:19 | |
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U.S. Federal Court Defines Cryptocurrencies as Commodities
Although the U. S. ’s cryptocurrency definitions regulations are entirely unclear, policymakers are gaining greater clarity as they continue to resolve more cryptocurrency-related cases. According to the CFTC’s Press release published on October 3, 2018, the US District Judge Rya W Zobel gave the CFTC authority to prosecute My Big Coin Pay, the parent company of MyBigCoin. дальше »
2018-10-6 17:00 | |
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Federal Election Committee Asked to Consider Crypto Mining for Political Contributions
OsiaNetwork LLC has reached out to the Federal Election Committee (FEC) in the hopes that it will allow computer sharing for crypto mining for campaign donations. Osia says it would like to be the platform in which volunteers share their computer power to mine cryptocurrencies, which are then donated to political campaigns of their choice. дальше »
2018-10-5 23:57 | |
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Boston Federal Executive Speaks on Limitations of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Jim Cunha, the Senior Vice President of Treasury and Financial Services at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, spoke about cryptocurrency and blockchain at the Forbes‘ 30 Under 30 summit in the Massachusetts capital. дальше »
2018-10-5 23:00 | |
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Boston Federal Reserve VP Describes The Limits Of Cryptocurrency Partnerships
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Vice President Jim Cunha discussed his views on cryptocurrency adoption and limitations at Forbes’ Annual 30 under 30 Summit on Oct. 2, highlighting asset security remains a significant concern for institutions. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:00 | |
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xRapid Launch Marks Uncertain Future for XRP
Ripple’s long-anticipated xRapid service has finally launched. The announcement was made at the Swell Conference, which took place in San Francisco this week. xRapid will be launched with Mercury Fx, Cuallix, and Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:59 | |
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Brave CEO Pens Letter to Senate Committee Asking for GDPR-Like Privacy Regulation
Brendan Eich, the CEO of Brave, has written a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation urging them to implement GDPR-like legislation in the United States. дальше »
2018-10-4 20:51 | |
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Boston Federal Reserve Exec Talks Blockchain at Forbes Event
The VP of the Boston Federal Reserve bank discussed crypto and blockchain at the launch of Forbes 30 Under 30 event in Boston on Monday. Jim Cunha, Senior Vice President of Treasury and Financial Services at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, spoke for roughly 20 minutes on crypto and blockchain on Monday. дальше »
2018-10-3 01:00 | |
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U.S. Judge Bitcoin Decision Leads to CFTC Overseeing Virtual Currencies
Federal judges made headlines on September 26, 2018, when they announced that virtual currencies meet the definitions of a commodity. Since bitcoin now falls under the same definition, the Commodity Future Trading Commission (CFTC) will continue to police virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:00 | |
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Austria to Raise €1.15 billion Federal bond Auction Using Ethereum Blockchain
There has been increase in blockchain technology applications also known as the decentralized ledger technology in private organizations and governments since it has been seen to be more secured, efficient, cheap, transparent and time conserving. дальше »
2018-9-28 17:04 | |
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