SWIFT India Partners With Fintech Firm for Blockchain Pilot

SWIFT India has partnered with fintech firm MonetaGo to run a blockchain pilot aimed at addressing fraud in the e-way Bill system.
SWIFT India Partners With Fintech Firm for Blockchain Pilot
by Ana Alexandre 6 HOURS AGO
Italian Securities Watchdog Orders Unauthorized Crypto Companies to Cease and Desist

Italian securities watchdog CONSOB has ordered cease and desist orders on several crypto-related firms for offering unauthorized financial services.
Italian Securities Watchdog Orders Unauthorized Crypto Companies to Cease and Desist
by Ana Berman 8 HOURS AGO
Cybersecurity Firm Detects Cryptojacking Malware on Make-A-Wish Foundation Website

Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has reported a case of cryptojacking malware stealing the computing power of visitors to the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s website.
Cybersecurity Firm Detects Cryptojacking Malware on Make-A-Wish Foundation Website
by Helen Partz 8 HOURS AGO
VanEck Subsidiary Launches Bitcoin Index Based on US Spot Indices

VanEck subsidiary MV Index Solutions has launched a BTC Index based on U.S. price feeds from major over-the-counter liquidity providers.
VanEck Subsidiary Launches Bitcoin Index Based on US Spot Indices
by Ana Alexandre 10 HOURS AGO
Tom Lee Maintains $15,000 Year-End BTC Prediction Despite Market Crash

Tom Lee has maintained his year-end BTC price target at $15,000, citing the Bakkt launch and upcoming regulatory clarity as two main reasons.
Tom Lee Maintains $15,000 Year-End BTC Prediction Despite Market Crash
by Helen Partz 10 HOURS AGO
Report: Bitcoin Use in Payments Collapsed This Year

Per a recent study by Chainalysis, Bitcoin usage as a payment method dropped by 80 percent from January to September 2018.
Report: Bitcoin Use in Payments Collapsed This Year
by Ana Alexandre 11 HOURS AGO
Why Making In-App Game Purchases Using Crypto is About to Get Easier

A blockchain-based platform which facilitates in-app payments in games has forged a partnership with one of the world’s biggest game engines.
Why Making In-App Game Purchases Using Crypto is About to Get Easier
by Connor Blenkinsop 11 HOURS AGO
‘The Big Issue’ Newspaper Launches Blockchain Platform to Promote Impact Investing

The Big Issue, a street newspaper sold by the homeless, is going to launch a blockchain-based investment platform.
‘The Big Issue’ Newspaper Launches Blockchain Platform to Promote Impact Investing
by Ana Berman 14 HOURS AGO
NYSE Operator’s Bakkt Confirms End of January Launch Date For Digital Assets Platform

The Bakkt digital assets platform has announced that they are now “targeting” Jan. 24, 2019 as a launch date.
NYSE Operator’s Bakkt Confirms End of January Launch Date For Digital Assets Platform
by Molly Jane Zuckerman 14 HOURS AGO
China: Insurance Giant Ping An Subsidiary to Create Boutique Bank Supported by Blockchain

A subsidiary of Chinese insurance holding Ping An Group will create a boutique bank backed with AI, blockchain, and big data.
China: Insurance Giant Ping An Subsidiary to Create Boutique Bank Supported by Blockchain
by Max Yakubowski 15 HOURS AGO
US Regulator Issues Cease and Desist Order to Russian ICO Mimicking Liechtenstein Bank

The North Dakota Securities Commissioner has issued a cease and desist order against a Russia-based fraudulent ICO.
US Regulator Issues Cease and Desist Order to Russian ICO Mimicking Liechtenstein Bank
by Ana Berman 15 HOURS AGO
Bitfinex Activity, Tether-BTC Price Relation Under Scrutiny from US DoJ, Sources Claim

The U.S. DoJ has focused in on its investigation into whether or not Tether (USDT) was used to artificially inflate Bitcoin (BTC) prices during last year’s bull...
Bitfinex Activity, Tether-BTC Price Relation Under Scrutiny from US DoJ, Sources Claim
by Marie Huillet 15 HOURS AGO
Blockchain Network Takes on Ethereum ERC20 and Claims it is Faster and Cheaper

A blockchain network which claims to be faster and cheaper than ERC20 aims to help businesses sculpt “absolutely unique tokens with exclusive features.”
Blockchain Network Takes on Ethereum ERC20 and Claims it is Faster and Cheaper
by Connor Blenkinsop 16 HOURS AGO
Spain’s Finance Ministry to Inspect 15,000 Crypto-holding Taxpayers to Prevent Tax Fraud

The Spanish Ministry of Finance will investigate crypto investors to avoid tax fraud activities, with 15,000 taxpayers currently under investigation.
Spain’s Finance Ministry to Inspect 15,000 Crypto-holding Taxpayers to Prevent Tax Fraud
by Max Yakubowski 16 HOURS AGO
Peru's Central Bank Says Cryptocurrencies Are Risky Due to High Volatility

Peru’s central bank has tweeted about potential crypto risks, such as high volatility and frauds, amidst the recent crypto market slump.
Peru's Central Bank Says Cryptocurrencies Are Risky Due to High Volatility
by Ana Berman 17 HOURS AGO
UK Regulator Considers Cryptocurrency Derivatives Ban Due to Market ‘Integrity Issues’

Bitcoin futures trading could “likely” be in jeopardy in the U.K. as the financial regulator mulls a ban on crypto derivatives.
UK Regulator Considers Cryptocurrency Derivatives Ban Due to Market ‘Integrity Issues’
by William Suberg 17 HOURS AGO
NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant to Attend Crypto Summit as Special Guest Speaker

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant will appear as TRON founder Justin Sun’s guest and speak at the NiTRON Summit 2019 in San Francisco.
NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant to Attend Crypto Summit as Special Guest Speaker
by Max Yakubowski 18 HOURS AGO
Indian Government to Present Draft Bill on Crypto Regulation in December, Documents Show

India’s financial committee is reportedly set to present a long-awaited draft bill on crypto regulation in December.
Indian Government to Present Draft Bill on Crypto Regulation in December, Documents Show
by Ana Berman 20 HOURS AGO
Markets Panic: Bitcoin Hits Lowest Since October 2017 as Bitcoin Cash Drops 40 Percent

A turbulent time for cryptocurrency markets has seen Bitcoin Cash almost lose half its value and Bitcoin set 13-month lows.
Markets Panic: Bitcoin Hits Lowest Since October 2017 as Bitcoin Cash Drops 40 Percent
by William Suberg 21 HOURS AGO
Imaginative Ways to Buy Crypto, Explained

Hundreds of ways of buying crypto have emerged in recent years – and in some cases, you can get your hands on Bitcoin without parting with cash.
Imaginative Ways to Buy Crypto, Explained
by Connor Blenkinsop 21 HOURS AGO
OKEx Rebuffs Market Manipulation Claims Over Early Bitcoin Cash Futures Settlement

The debacle over OKEx’s Bitcoin Cash futures treatment continues with an official denial of market manipulation from the exchange.
OKEx Rebuffs Market Manipulation Claims Over Early Bitcoin Cash Futures Settlement
by William Suberg 22 HOURS AGO
Greek Supreme Court is Violating Alleged Bitcoin Launderer’s Rights, Lawyer Argues

The lawyer representing the alleged former operator of BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, has accused the Greek Supreme Court of “grossly violating” his rights.
Greek Supreme Court is Violating Alleged Bitcoin Launderer’s Rights, Lawyer Argues
by Marie Huillet 22 HOURS AGO
Bank of Thailand Governor: Digital Currency Use Won’t Replace Cash for Three-Five Years

The Bank of Thailand’s governor says that developing countries will take some time to switch to using digital currency.
Bank of Thailand Governor: Digital Currency Use Won’t Replace Cash for Three-Five Years
by Max Yakubowski 23 HOURS AGO
Trezor Urges Caution After Discovery of Hardware Wallet ‘One-For-One Copies’ On Sale

Hardware wallet Trezor has unearthed fake versions of its flagship wallet, ostensibly under manufacture in China.
Trezor Urges Caution After Discovery of Hardware Wallet ‘One-For-One Copies’ On Sale
by William Suberg 23 HOURS AGO
Singapore's Central Bank Finalizes Regulatory Framework for Crypto Payment Services

Singapore’s central bank has broadened its regulatory regime for payment providers to bring certain cryptocurrencies under its jurisdiction.
Singapore's Central Bank Finalizes Regulatory Framework for Crypto Payment Services
by Marie Huillet 23 HOURS AGO