South Korea’s Gyeongbuk Province Launches ‘Special Committee’ to Create Blockchain Hub

A South Korean Province is set to launch a “Blockchain Special Committee” with the goal of creating a new blockchain hub in the region.
South Korea’s Gyeongbuk Province Launches ‘Special Committee’ to Create Blockchain Hub
by Max Yakubowski 13 MINUTES AGO
US: Acting AG Backed Alleged ‘Invention-Promotion Scam’ Touting ‘Time Travel’ Crypto

Acting U.S. attorney general Matthew G. Whitaker is being scrutinized for putting his weight behind an alleged scam that touted a pseudo time travel crypto, amo...
US: Acting AG Backed Alleged ‘Invention-Promotion Scam’ Touting ‘Time Travel’ Crypto
by Marie Huillet 1 HOUR AGO
EOS Proves Yet Again That Decentralization Is Not Its Priority

EOS’ governance model has been questioned again.
EOS Proves Yet Again That Decentralization Is Not Its Priority
by Stephen O'Neal 1 HOUR AGO
Hong Kong Exchange KuCoin Nets $20 Million Investment From Major VC Firms

Crypto exchange KuCoin has seen three lead investors contribute to its Series A funding round.
Hong Kong Exchange KuCoin Nets $20 Million Investment From Major VC Firms
by William Suberg 1 HOUR AGO
Top Crypto Exchange Binance Adds Circle’s USD Coin in Latest Stablecoin Support Move

Binance has opened deposits for stablecoin USDC, with full trading functionality beginning on Nov. 17.
Top Crypto Exchange Binance Adds Circle’s USD Coin in Latest Stablecoin Support Move
by William Suberg 3 HOURS AGO
CoinShares CSO Demirors Urges Calm Among Bitcoin Investors as Prices Slide 12 Percent

‘Weird and strange’ trading around hard forks means the current volatility in crypto markets is nothing unusual, says CoinShares CSO.
CoinShares CSO Demirors Urges Calm Among Bitcoin Investors as Prices Slide 12 Percent
by William Suberg 4 HOURS AGO
Poll: Interest in Crypto as Payment Method Makes Small Inroads Among Moscow Residents

A recent poll of Moscow residents found that, among respondents who use non-cash payment methods, five percent expressed interest in using cryptocurrencies.
Poll: Interest in Crypto as Payment Method Makes Small Inroads Among Moscow Residents
by Ana Alexandre 9 HOURS AGO
Four Fake Cryptocurrency Wallets Found on Google Play Store

A security researcher has found four fake cryptocurrency wallets on the Google Play Store.
Four Fake Cryptocurrency Wallets Found on Google Play Store
by Ana Alexandre 9 HOURS AGO
Malaysian MP Urges Gov’t to Create Regulations Before Approving Political Funding Coin

A Malaysian MP has urged the government to wait and develop appropriate regulation before approving the political Harapan Coin cryptocurrency project.
Malaysian MP Urges Gov’t to Create Regulations Before Approving Political Funding Coin
by Ana Alexandre 10 HOURS AGO
New York Digital Investment Group Subsidiary Acquires New York BitLicense

New York state regulators granted a BitLicense to a subsidiary of the New York Digital Investment Group.
New York Digital Investment Group Subsidiary Acquires New York BitLicense
by Ana Alexandre 11 HOURS AGO
Spanish Telecoms Operator Partners With IBM to Manage International Calls With Blockchain

Major Spanish telecoms operator Telefónica is going to use the IBM Blockchain Platform to improve the management of international mobile phone call traffic.
Spanish Telecoms Operator Partners With IBM to Manage International Calls With Blockchain
by Ana Alexandre 13 HOURS AGO
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, TRON: Price Analysis, Nov. 14

Major cryptocurrencies have seen major losses today after months of stability, with Bitcoin reaching a new low for 2018.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, TRON: Price Analysis, Nov. 14
by Rakesh Upadhyay 14 HOURS AGO
Markets See Massive Sell-Off, Bitcoin Dips Below $5,600 for the First Time in 2018

Top coins are seeing major losses across the board, with Bitcoin dipping below $5,600, hitting its lowest price point in 2018.
Markets See Massive Sell-Off, Bitcoin Dips Below $5,600 for the First Time in 2018
by Helen Partz 15 HOURS AGO
‘Instant Money Transfers With Low Fees’: New Platform is Challenging Better-Known Rivals

A digital money platform is offering instant money transfers with almost zero fees – and enables customers to exchange between over 30 currencies including fiat...
‘Instant Money Transfers With Low Fees’: New Platform is Challenging Better-Known Rivals
by Connor Blenkinsop 16 HOURS AGO
China: Insurance Giant Ping An, Sanya City Gov’t to Build ‘Smart City’ with Blockchain

A “Smart City” with key technologies such as blockchain and AI will be developed by the Sanya municipal government and Chinese insurance holding Ping An Group.
China: Insurance Giant Ping An, Sanya City Gov’t to Build ‘Smart City’ with Blockchain
by Max Yakubowski 17 HOURS AGO
US Fast-Casual Salad Chain Sweetgreen to Use Blockchain in Food Supply Tracking

Sweetgreen, a renowned U.S. fast-casual salad chain, has announced another $200 million funding round, mentioning blockchain among its key development areas.
US Fast-Casual Salad Chain Sweetgreen to Use Blockchain in Food Supply Tracking
by Ana Berman 17 HOURS AGO
OKEx Notes Early Delivery of BCH Futures After Trading Stop to Avoid Market Manipulation

Top global exchange OKEx has announced early delivery of Bitcoin Cash futures immediately after trading stop time today.
OKEx Notes Early Delivery of BCH Futures After Trading Stop to Avoid Market Manipulation
by Helen Partz 17 HOURS AGO
October ICO Market Overview: Trends, Capitalization, Localization, Success Rate

Expectations for the ICO market remain far from outcomes, nevertheless the market shows stability and some optimistic signals.
October ICO Market Overview: Trends, Capitalization, Localization, Success Rate
by Daniele Pozzi 18 HOURS AGO
Report: France Accounts for Minor Part of Global ICO Market, While US Leads the Industry

French stock market regulator AMF says France accounts for a minor part of the global ICO market, while the U.S. leads the industry.
Report: France Accounts for Minor Part of Global ICO Market, While US Leads the Industry
by Helen Partz 18 HOURS AGO
$5 Trln FX Settlement Giant CLS to Launch Blockchain-Based Netting Service ‘Within Days’

Forex exchange settlement giant CLS will launch its IBM blockchain-powered netting service within “a matter of days.”
$5 Trln FX Settlement Giant CLS to Launch Blockchain-Based Netting Service ‘Within Days’
by Marie Huillet 18 HOURS AGO
Swiss Stock Exchange: Blockchain-Based Exchanges Will Replace Traditional Ones in 10 Years

Swiss stock exchange SIX, which is set to launch a blockchain-powered platform in mid-2019, believes digital exchanges will replace traditional ones in a decade...
Swiss Stock Exchange: Blockchain-Based Exchanges Will Replace Traditional Ones in 10 Years
by Ana Berman 19 HOURS AGO
IBM Exec: CBDCs Can Alleviate Risks That Contributed to 2008 Financial Crash

The CTO of IBM Blockchain for Financial Services has said that CBDCs can help mitigate the risks that contributed to the 2008 financial crash.
IBM Exec: CBDCs Can Alleviate Risks That Contributed to 2008 Financial Crash
by Marie Huillet 21 HOURS AGO
South Korea: Messaging Giant Kakao, Stablecoin Terra Partner for Blockchain Payment System

South Korean messaging giant Kakao Corp, together with stablecoin project Terra, will launch a blockchain-based payment system.
South Korea: Messaging Giant Kakao, Stablecoin Terra Partner for Blockchain Payment System
by Max Yakubowski 21 HOURS AGO
Japan: Tokyo Police Arrest 8 Men Allegedly Involved in $68 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme

Tokyo police have arrested eight men suspected of involvement of a pyramid scheme, collecting about $68.4 million in cash and BTC.
Japan: Tokyo Police Arrest 8 Men Allegedly Involved in $68 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
by Ana Berman 22 HOURS AGO
Bitcoin Sees Volatility as Prices Hit Three-Month Lows and Altcoins Fall

A wobble in Bitcoin has spelled increased volatility for the majority of big-name cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Sees Volatility as Prices Hit Three-Month Lows and Altcoins Fall
by William Suberg 22 HOURS AGO
Australia: Tax Regulator Warns of Fraudulent Requests for Tax Payment via BTC ATMs

The Australian Taxation Office has warned citizens about scammers demanding tax payment via Bitcoin ATMs.
Australia: Tax Regulator Warns of Fraudulent Requests for Tax Payment via BTC ATMs
by Max Yakubowski 23 HOURS AGO
State of Regulation in South Korea: Banks Required to Provide Fair Services to Crypto Exchanges

Banks are now required to provide fair services to crypto exchanges in South Korea by the court.
State of Regulation in South Korea: Banks Required to Provide Fair Services to Crypto Exchanges
by Joseph Young 23 HOURS AGO
IBM Thailand Promotes AI, Blockchain in Order to Create Regional Sales Hub

The Thai branch of IBM will promote blockchain and AI to turn the country into a major sales hub in the surrounding region.
IBM Thailand Promotes AI, Blockchain in Order to Create Regional Sales Hub
by Ana Berman 23 HOURS AGO
McAfee Labs Warns Over New Russian Monero Cryptojacking Malware ‘WebCobra’

A further player has entered the crypto malware arena in the form of Monero miner WebCobra, a McAfee Labs analysis shows.
McAfee Labs Warns Over New Russian Monero Cryptojacking Malware ‘WebCobra’
by William Suberg NOV 14, 2018
Thai SEC Urges Public to Avoid Unlicensed Crypto Exchange as Regulation Set to Take Effect

As Thailand is set to confirm its first licensed cryptocurrency entity this month, an exchange operating without a licence has been condemned by regulators.
Thai SEC Urges Public to Avoid Unlicensed Crypto Exchange as Regulation Set to Take Effect
by William Suberg NOV 14, 2018