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PNC Bank Signs On to Use Ripple’s xCurrent, Joins RippleNet
Ripple has revealed that it has signed its first major U. S. bank to its network. . @PNCBank has joined the 100+ financial institutions on RippleNet. It’s one of the first major U. S. banks to use #blockchain tech to streamline payments into and out of the country. дальше »
2018-9-20 04:00
Bakkt Reveals ‘First Steps’ in Solving the Problem of Cryptocurrency Regulation
The twin issues of spotty security and lack of governmental regulation have plagued cryptocurrencies practically since their inception. Headlines of millions lost to hackers and scammy, get-rich-quick schemes that left investors bankrupt have made the public leery of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-19 16:00
Nasdaq Acquires Swedish Fintech Cinnober in $190 Million Deal
The world’s second largest stock exchange, Nasdaq, has taken its strategic technology infrastructure to new heights by procuring a partnership deal with Cinnober. Nasdaq Adds Cinnober’s Fintech Knowledge Cinnober has spent two decades polishing its brand as a luminary multi-asset class solutions technology service. дальше »
2018-9-17 22:00
BitGo to Launch Regulated Custody Service in South Dakota
The South Dakota Division of Banking has approved BitGo Trust Company to serve as a public trust company in the state and qualified custodian for digital assets, according to a press release. Filling a Missing Piece of Crypto Market Infrastructure Through the approval, BitGo Custody will be able to offer secure, digital asset storage for […] The post BitGo to Launch Regulated Custody Service in South Dakota appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-14 12:00
OKCoin Launches Token-to-Token-Only Trading Platform in 20 New U.S. States
Having started its way in the U.S. from California, the digital asset trading platform OKCoin is expanding into 20 more states. The post OKCoin Launches Token-to-Token-Only Trading Platform in 20 New U.S. States appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-12 17:00
SEC Charges ‘ICO Superstore,’ Digital Hedge Fund Manager with Registration Failures
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission is charging two crypto-related entities with registration failures, in what it considers a first for both enforcement actions. TokenLot Hit with Unregistered Broker-Dealers The first to be hit with charges is Michigan-based TokenLot, a self-described “ICO Superstore,” and its owners–Lenny Kugel and Eli Lewitt. дальше »
2018-9-12 13:00
US Judge Rules ICOs Covered by Securities Law
After a long period of silence and uncertainty, the U.S. government has stated that at least two initial coin offerings (ICOs) are not exempt from security laws. Howey vs SEC The ruling comes after ICO participants from Recoin and Diamond Reserve Club filed a federal case against the projects’ founder Maksim Zaslavskiy for misleading investors, who […] The post US Judge Rules ICOs Covered by Securities Law appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-12 10:00
CFTC Opens Registration for First Fintech Conference
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will host its first-ever fintech conference, Oct. 3-4, at its headquarters in Washington D.C. Registration for the event is now open. FinTech Forward 2018 The CFTC’s LabCFTC and the Office of Customer Education and Outreach (OCEO) have teamed up to welcome innovators, regulators, market participants, thought-leaders and the […] The post CFTC Opens Registration for First Fintech Conference appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:00
Gemini Faces Competition As Paxos Releases New, Regulated Stablecoin
Right on the heels of the Winklevoss twins’ enterprise announcement that Gemini will be matching cryptocurrency and fiat finances dollar-for-dollar with its new stablecoin, New York-based Paxos joins the realm of federally regulated crypto assets. дальше »
2018-9-11 14:00
Top Legal Counsel for Ripple Exits Amid Continuing Security Controversy
At its concourse of dismissed class-action lawsuits grows, cryptocurrency magnate Ripple will move forward without its general counsel, Brynly Llyr. Ripple Labs came under fire earlier this year while acting as the leading global blockchain solution for enterprise transactions. дальше »
2018-9-8 19:00
Coinbase Explores Launching a Crypto ETF, Consults With BlackRock
Cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been long-awaited by the crypto community as a catalyst for incoming institutional capital. According to a report by Business Insider, Coinbase is seeking to launch a cryptocurrency ETF. дальше »
2018-9-7 02:22
How LifeID Will Introduce Self-Sovereign Identity to the Globe [INTERVIEW]
Since the internet’s inception, users have given away personal information to websites without realizing that it could be kept in centralized storage and monetized without their consent. Democratizing Identity Layer Solutions Seattle-based LifeID is aiming to disrupt online identity by enabling individual users and blockchain networks to take ownership of their digital identities through a […] The post How LifeID Will Introduce Self-Sovereign Identity to the Globe [INTERVIEW] appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-5 18:00
So You Did a Token Sale – Now What?
2017 and 2018 have been phenomenal years for the blockchain ecosystem and digital technology industry. Over $12 billion worth of value has been given to support various blockchain and cryptocurrency projects globally through token crowdsales and thousands of new blockchain companies have been created due to the boom in the industry. дальше »
2018-9-4 18:00
A Deeper Look at How Bakkt’s Cryptocurrency Initiatives Can Benefit Millennials
In the past decade, gradual efforts have led to a huge increase in marketing use of digital assets. By far the biggest challenge, aside from the latent nature of bypassing traditional currency options, has been the elusive sense of security. дальше »
2018-9-1 18:00
Former US Head of Intelligence Shows Interest in Blockchain
In the past several months, the popularity of blockchain technology has soared to unprecedented levels and is beginning to garner attention from more than just tech enthusiasts, with some of the most influential members of society discussing the technology for a range of industries. дальше »
2018-9-1 09:00
US Regulators Give Update on Crypto Crackdown
Since the ICO fervor of 2017, regulators worldwide have increased scrutiny on emerging cryptocurrency projects and investment schemes. On Aug. 28, U. S. regulators released an update on their coordinated cryptocurrency crackdown. дальше »
2018-8-29 14:00
Chinese Investors Lead Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Funding in the US
Chinese investors are leading the pack for early-stage crypto funding in the U. S. and other regions, according to TechCrunch. The Chinese Crypto Foray In Silicon Valley, Chinese investment houses are often overlooked and substantially lack publicity, primarily due to small assets-under-management sizes and lower investment frequencies. дальше »
2018-8-29 07:00
Rialto Trading and Bittrex Team Up on Digital Securities Trading Platform
Seattle’s Bittrex and registered broker-dealer Rialto Trading are saddling up to build a new digital exchange for securities, joining an industry-wide effort to push the multi-trillion-dollar market onto the blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-25 20:00
New facial recognition system at US airport nabs an impostor for the first time
A newly introduced facial recognition system that’s being tested across several US airports has just helped catch an impostor for the first time, at Dulles International near Washington, D. C. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) noted in a press release that earlier this week, a 26-year-old man traveling from Brazil with a French passport was flagged by the airport’s facial recognition tech, which was put in place just three days ago. дальше »
2018-8-24 09:14
US Government Grants $800K for Blockchain R&D
With growing adoption, blockchain integration continues to proliferate across nations worldwide. The U. S. government, meanwhile, has invested $800,000 in developing a research-oriented distributed ledger, called Open Science Chain. дальше »
2018-8-22 16:00
US Congressman to Submit ICO Bill, Invites Crypto Leaders to Capitol Hill
In advance of his plans to present an ICO-related bill to Congress this year, Republican representative Warren Davidson invited a select group of crypto heavyweights to Capitol Hill to discuss future legislation. дальше »
2018-8-20 21:00
Bitcoin Investor Sues AT&T For $224 Million in Alleged Crypto Fraud
While cryptocurrency scams and lawsuits are usually based on “exit-scams” and outright frauds, Michael Terpin, a U. S. -based cryptocurrency investor, has filed a mammoth $224 million lawsuit against his telecom operator, citing the theft of digital tokens. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:00
Turkey’s Crypto Market Surges as the Lira Tumbles Against the Dollar
Turkey’s cryptocurrency exchanges have seen an influx in trading volume after the nation’s currency, lira, nosedived to an all-time low against the dollar. In the past week, all of the country’s top exchanges have reported sudden user hikes, with Koinim, Btcturk and Paribu reporting gains of more than 100 percent on Aug. дальше »
2018-8-16 02:00
Token Forum Ushers In New Age of Blockchain Excitement in Seattle
Although 2018–full of steep price drops and unfulfilled crypto promises–has been a difficult year for the cryptocurrency market, innovators, investors and legislators continue to build and plan for a blockchain-based future. дальше »
2018-8-13 19:00
It’s a dumb idea to make Trump’s Space Force its own military branch
Vice President Mike Pence today unveiled the Trump administration’s plans to form a sixth military branch called Space Force. It’s a stupid idea. As a major science nerd, Star Wars fanatic, and lover of the cosmos the thought of Trump’s Space Force causes my inner child to leap for joy and make weird laser sounds. дальше »
2018-8-10 02:22
VP Mike Pence unveils detailed plans for Space Force
US Vice President Mike Pence, speaking at the Pentagon today, revealed more details about a proposed new military branch, a “Space Force. ” While we’ve known this was a project of the current administration, we’ve only today received details about how, exactly, it could actually be realized. дальше »
2018-8-10 00:18
The Pentagon finally has an AI strategy — too little too late?
The US Department of Defense’s recently established Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) has finally debuted and will oversee the Pentagon’s AI strategy. Better late than never, right? After a couple of years’ worth of paperwork drills, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan released a document at the end of June establishing the JAIC, and stating it would take the next 30 days to figure out what its national mission objectives and personnel needs are. дальше »
2018-8-9 19:52
Bob Goodlatte, a U.S. Congressman, Publicly Declares his BCH Investment
A United States congressman Rep. Bob Goodlatte becomes the first lawmaker in the United States of America to announce investment in cryptocurrency. The first of its kind which was a response to the publication of legal advisory by the United States office of government ethics on June 18, which require all government officials to […] The post Bob Goodlatte, a U. дальше »
2018-8-8 18:39
Ohio Takes Charge in Supporting Blockchain Businesses with New Legislation
Governor John Kasich of Ohio signed a new piece of legislation on August 3, 2018, that will enable new uses of blockchain technology within the U.S. state. Ohio’s Push into Blockchain Moving forward, the new legislation will allow the use of blockchain technologies to transmit and store electronic records from a breadth of industries ranging […] The post Ohio Takes Charge in Supporting Blockchain Businesses with New Legislation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-8-8 04:00
First U.S. Congress Member Discloses $80,000 Cryptocurrency Portfolio
As Capitol Hill comes to terms with the notion of a new financial landscape, the U. S. Chair of the Judiciary Committee has become the nation’s first congress member to disclose holding cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-8 01:00
Bitcoin ATMs Now In The Thousands Around the World
Coinatmradar. com reports a milestone of the 3,500 threshold being crossed for bitcoin ATMs (BATM) installed across the globe. One of the goals behind bitcoin automated teller machines is ease of onboarding to the world of crypto. дальше »
2018-8-7 15:35
US Treasury: Blockchain “Poised to Impact Innovation” in Finance
In a report to President Trump entitled “A Financial System That Creates Economic Opportunities Nonbank Financials, Fintech, and Innovation”, the US Treasury described blockchain and distributed ledger technology as “promising innovations”. дальше »
2018-8-2 20:00
In A Bid To Expand, Bitmain Set To Open In Texas
Bitmain a crypto mining giant to start a data centre in small Texas town, as the city’s economy is being revived and Bitmain strengthens its hold in North America. Bitmain is a Chinese crypto mining firm and designer of ASIC chips, and it also operates Antpool. дальше »
2018-8-1 20:52
The First Chief Compliance Officer Position introduced at Coinbase
Jeff Horowitz is to become the first-ever Crypto Compliance Chief. World-famous cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase is doing its best to ensure legitimization of crypto assets. According to the San Francisco-based start-up’s announcement, they will introduce a position of a chief compliance officer and Jeff Horowitz, who has a rich experience in working for banks and дальше »
2018-7-31 18:58
Secret TSA program spies on unsuspecting passengers
An investigation revealed over the weekend that the American Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is secretly monitoring and tracking hundreds of American citizens. They’re not on any kind of watchlist — the TSA just deems their flight patterns worthy of suspicion. дальше »
2018-7-31 00:59
Less than 3% of US Investors Own Bitcoin
A recently concluded poll by an American financial service provider Wells Fargo Gallup revealed that only 2% of investors in the US owns bitcoin, but 26% are fascinated by the flagship cryptoasset. дальше »
2018-7-30 11:37
First To Try–2% of U.S. Investors Own Bitcoin, According to Gallup Poll
Approximately one out every four investors in the United States is intrigued by Bitcoin, but will not be buying the leading cryptocurrency anytime soon — according to a recent Gallup poll. The poll recognized investors as American adults that have invested at least $ 10,000 in stocks, bonds or mutual funds, either within or outside дальше »
2018-7-29 05:49
Canada Backs Central Bank-issued Crypto to Bring Economic Gains
An economic and crypto researcher at the Canda’s central bank says that the existence of CBDCs could provide better flexibility in creating monetary policies. Banking institutions from around the globe and other financial agencies have been largely promoting the idea of Central Bank-backed Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Off lately we have been seeing a lot of дальше »
2018-7-28 23:03
Iranian Bitcoin Holder’s Assets Confiscated By US Government
The US Government confiscated some Iranian Bitcoin holder’s assets. 500 Bitcoin were seized in all which amounts to the tune of 5. 77 million USD in current value. Retrieving the confiscated Bitcoin by from the Iranian traders has been very difficult due to the legal ban of Bitcoin in Iran. дальше »
2018-7-26 23:03
Why does Blackstream work with national spies (Sigint / Humint)?
Op-Ed Blockstream is working with former national spies. However, it’s a little known fact that they are working with former spies. Enter in Bill Scannell Bill is a former self-admitted national spy for the United States, focused on signal and human intelligence (SIGINT/HUMINT). дальше »
2018-7-25 09:37
Coinbase now has its own political action Comittee
Featured Widespread reporting revealed the United States’ largest cryptocurrency bank, Coinbase, has formed a political action committee (PAC). Coinbase Forms PAC Colin Wilhelm effectively broke the story, and he did where it would get traction, Twitter. дальше »
2018-7-24 11:47
Coinbase Flexes political muscle, beating when they are joined together
Featured Widespread reporting revealed the United States’ largest cryptocurrency bank, Coinbase, has formed a political action committee (PAC). Coinbase Forms PAC Colin Wilhelm effectively broke the story, and he did where it would get traction, Twitter. дальше »
2018-7-24 10:04
Bitcoin ETF Comments Submitted to SEC Overwhelmingly Positive
On June 26th, 2018, the Cboe submitted a Bitcoin ETF proposal to the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In order to better understand the public sentiment, the SEC publically shared the submitted document with an invitation to comment. дальше »
2018-7-22 12:11
Evanoff: The future of money? Cash machines for digital currency: Bitcoin. – The Commercial Appeal
Among the hundreds of ATMs located in Memphis and its suburbs, about 10 are special cryptocurrency ATMs operated by Byte or rival tech startups Coinsource and RockItCoin. Some of them see it as a way of investing money. дальше »
2018-7-22 04:43
U.S. Initiates Regulatory Sandbox for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Among the bustle of crypto-related activities in Washington this week, an important announcement surfaced from Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The post U. дальше »
2018-7-21 12:00
ICYMI: US Congressman Seeks “Ban” On Cryptocurrency And Mining
There are two sides to every coin. On Wednesday US Congressman Brad Sherman sought to ’ban’ cryptocoins in the US, as they are misused for funding criminal activities, terrorism and money laundering, and hoarding. дальше »
2018-7-21 08:53
OKCoin American Expansion Highlights Steep Regulation Requirements
For OKCoin, its expansion to the US is slowly coming together, albeit in a very limited fashion. For OKCoin, its expansion to the United States has been planned for a while now. As of late last week, the company now offers its services to US clients, assuming they live in the state of California. It дальше »
2018-7-20 00:51
Morgan Creek Digital writes letter to the SEC on Bitcoin ETF
Our Letter to the SEC on the Bitcoin ETFThe letter below was submitted to the SEC via email on July 19, 2018. Our team at Morgan Creek Digital felt it would be helpful to share more broadly. To whom it may concern, The citizens of the United States are interested in purchasing, holding, and transacting Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-19 19:57
Cryptocurrency Conversations on Capitol Hill
Cryptocurrency was all the buzz on Capitol Hill on Thursday. In two separate committee hearings, U. S. legislatures heard testimony on critical issues for the crypto-community. The meetings held on July 18, 2018, discussed the efficacy of the decentralized economy, and lawmakers’ continual struggle to understand the shifting financial landscape and to implement policy accordingly. дальше »
2018-7-19 14:00
China to Lead Worldwide Standardization Investigate Gather for IoT, Blockchain Tech
China will lead an international research group on the standardization of the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology, local news outlet Science and Technology Daily reports July 18. The joint technical committee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have adopted the proposal for the creation of this дальше »