NEM Foundation: Stolen Coincheck Funds Not Sent to Exchanges

NEM Foundation: Stolen Coincheck Funds Not Sent to Exchanges
The 58 billion yen worth of XEM tokens are on the move, according to the NEM Foundation, but no attempt to sell them on exchanges has been made.

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing Next Week

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing Next Week
The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.

KodakCoin Token Sale Delayed By 'Several Weeks'

KodakCoin Token Sale Delayed By 'Several Weeks'
Photo company Kodak announced it was delaying its token sale by "several weeks" on Wednesday, the day it was originally supposed to launch.

Square Adds Bitcoin Buying for More Cash App Users

Square Adds Bitcoin Buying for More Cash App Users
Digital payments company Square has rolled bitcoin payments out to most of its Cash App users.

Bitcoin Tax Payments Bill Advances in Arizona

Bitcoin Tax Payments Bill Advances in Arizona
Lawmakers in Arizona have advanced a proposal that would allow residents in the state to pay their taxes in bitcoin.

Italy's Economy Minister Blasts Crypto Market Bad Behavior

Italy's Economy Minister Blasts Crypto Market Bad Behavior
Italian Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan warned on Wednesday that cryptocurrencies are dangerous, but that blockchain technology is not to blame.

Venezuela's President Announces 'Petro' Token Pre-Sale

Venezuela's President Announces 'Petro' Token Pre-Sale
The president of Venezuela has said the pre-sale of the country's proposed oil-backed cryptocurrency will launch next month.

US Court Freezes BitConnect Assets as Lawsuits Mount

US Court Freezes BitConnect Assets as Lawsuits Mount
A temporary restraining order freezing BitConnect's assets has been granted in the U.S. after a second lawsuit was filed against the exchange Monday.

Bull Breakout? LSK Jumps 60 Percent on Exchange Listing

Bull Breakout? LSK Jumps 60 Percent on Exchange Listing
The price of the cryptocurrency LSK saw a boom Wednesday on news it will list on a major exchange and see a rebranding soon.

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Outlines Token Listing Criteria

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Outlines Token Listing Criteria
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has exclusively shared with CoinDesk its list of criteria for listing and delisting tokens on its platform.

State Retirement Funds in Tennessee Could Face Bitcoin Restriction

State Retirement Funds in Tennessee Could Face Bitcoin Restriction
Tennessee lawmakers have put forward a new bill that would bar state government retirement funds from investing in cryptocurrencies.

Davos Elites Still Don't Get Blockchain

Davos Elites Still Don't Get Blockchain
"It's not useful for anything," Krugman and his cohort claim. The problem of this blinkered mindset is that it fails to recognize the cost of trust.

Bitcoin Back Above $10K But Gains Could Be Short-Lived

Bitcoin Back Above $10K But Gains Could Be Short-Lived
Bitcoin is back above the $10,000 mark, but may soon head back below $9,800, the technical charts indicate.

Line Pay App to Launch Cryptocurrency Services

Line Pay App to Launch Cryptocurrency Services
Japanese messaging app provider Line Corporation has announced the launch of a new company that will provide in-app cryptocurrency services.

Samsung Is Now Building Bitcoin Mining Chips, Report Says

Samsung Is Now Building Bitcoin Mining Chips, Report Says
Samsung is manufacturing bitcoin mining chips in partnership with an unidentified Chinese firm, according to an Asian news report.

South Korea Won't Ban Crypto Trading, Says Minister

South Korea Won't Ban Crypto Trading, Says Minister
South Korea does not intend to "ban or suppress" cryptocurrency trading, the country's finance minister said today.

The New "It" Blockchain Projects Investors Want to Fund

The New "It" Blockchain Projects Investors Want to Fund
With ICO burnout coming, investors at the Blockchain Connect conference last week discussed what projects really pique their interest.

South Korea: Cryptos Mixed up in $600 Million Illegal Forex Trade

South Korea: Cryptos Mixed up in $600 Million Illegal Forex Trade
The South Korea government is investigating the use of cryptocurrency in illegal foreign currency exchange, according to a statement.

Hawaiian Bills Would Capture Crypto Under Money Transmission Law

Hawaiian Bills Would Capture Crypto Under Money Transmission Law
Hawaiian lawmakers are aiming to address cryptocurrency, this time by update money transmission law in the state.

Facebook Is Banning Advertisements for Bitcoin, ICOs

Facebook Is Banning Advertisements for Bitcoin, ICOs
Social media giant Facebook has unveiled a new policy that bans advertisements involving bitcoin and initial coin offerings, among others. 

Report: CFTC Sends Subpoenas to Bitfinex, Tether

Report: CFTC Sends Subpoenas to Bitfinex, Tether
The CFTC has subpoenaed Bitfinex and Tether, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

Bitcoin's Price Falls Below $10K Amid Wider Crypto Drop

Bitcoin's Price Falls Below $10K Amid Wider Crypto Drop
The price of bitcoin is down nearly 10 percent today, having slipped to close to $10,000 amid wider weakness in the cryptocurrency market.

BitConnect Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Ponzi Allegations

BitConnect Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Ponzi Allegations
Kentucky citizen Brian Page filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of each of BitConnect's former investors, alleging the company ran a Ponzi scheme.

NEM Faces Bear Market as 3-Day Slide Continues

NEM Faces Bear Market as 3-Day Slide Continues
Down for the third consecutive day, NEM's native cryptocurrency XEM is close to seeing a revival of the bear market, technical charts indicate.

Another Blockchain ETF Has Launched

Another Blockchain ETF Has Launched
Innovation Shares announced that it will launch a NextGen Protocol ETF that uses AI to identify and invest in blockchain innovators.

SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Crypto Bank ICO

SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Crypto Bank ICO
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is charging cryptocurrency banking firm AriseBank over alleged fraud and violations of securities rules.

'Bitcoin Could Alter the World,' Says Former US Senator

'Bitcoin Could Alter the World,' Says Former US Senator
Former New Hampshire governor and three-term senator Judd Gregg has said he believes bitcoin could alter how the world views currency.

Intel's Hyperledger Blockchain Sawtooth Is Ready for Business

Intel's Hyperledger Blockchain Sawtooth Is Ready for Business
Intel's Sawtooth blockchain software has become the second codebase to graduate from incubation by the Hyperledger blockchain consortium.

$10K Exposed? Bitcoin Bulls Fail to Defend Price Floor

$10K Exposed? Bitcoin Bulls Fail to Defend Price Floor
Bitcoin is looking at $10,000 after the bulls failed to defend a key level in the early Asian hours, price chart analysis suggests.

Hong Kong Seeks to Educate the Public on Cryptocurrency and ICOs

Hong Kong Seeks to Educate the Public on Cryptocurrency and ICOs
Hong Kong authorities have launched a public education campaign on the risks associated with ICO and cryptocurrency investment.

German Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange to Halt Brokerage Business

German Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange to Halt Brokerage Business
A German financial watchdog has ordered Crypto.exchange GmbH to immediately stop offering financial commission services.

Investment Fund Moves to Capitalize on Ethereum Ecosystem

Investment Fund Moves to Capitalize on Ethereum Ecosystem
Ethereum Capital aims to raise $50 million to purchase controlling shares of ethereum-based startups and tokens.

This Token Promises Not to Spam You on Social Media

This Token Promises Not to Spam You on Social Media
Singapore-based marketing company Jet8 has proved the value of cool teens in Asia, and with this ICO, it goes global.

SBI Ripple Asia Forms Consortium to Bring DLT to Securities

SBI Ripple Asia Forms Consortium to Bring DLT to Securities
The joint venture between investment giant SBI and Ripple is forming a group to research the use of distributed ledgers in securities products.

JP Morgan Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $2.25 Million

JP Morgan Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $2.25 Million
Smart contract startup Kadena has raised $2.25 million in a pre-A financing private-placement SAFT round for its new blockchain project.

Bitfury Enters Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Business with Crystal Launch

Bitfury Enters Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Business with Crystal Launch
After years of working with clients who were leery of bitcoin’s dark past, Bitfury has launched a suite of investigative tools to help fight crime.

Google's DoubleClick Ads Used to Distribute Crypto Mining Malware

Google's DoubleClick Ads Used to Distribute Crypto Mining Malware
Security firm TrendMicro stated in a new report that Google's DoubleClick ad services were used to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware.

WEF Trials Blockchain in Bid to Boost Air Travel Security

WEF Trials Blockchain in Bid to Boost Air Travel Security
The World Economic Forum is working with the Canadian and Dutch governments to pilot a digital identity project that focuses in part on blockchain.

Crypto Hedge Fund Polychain Says No IPO in the Works

Crypto Hedge Fund Polychain Says No IPO in the Works
Cryptocurrency hedge fund Polychain Capital has pushed back against a report that it is seeking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in an IPO.

Ripple Vets Raising Money for Crypto Hedge Fund

Ripple Vets Raising Money for Crypto Hedge Fund
Two former employees of distributed ledger startup Ripple are raising money for a new cryptocurrency hedge fund, public records show.

Philippines SEC Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, ICOs

Philippines SEC Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, ICOs
The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has said that it is developing rules around crypto trading to curb the risk of fraud.

UK Crypto Trader Forced to Hand Over Bitcoin at Gunpoint

UK Crypto Trader Forced to Hand Over Bitcoin at Gunpoint
A British man who runs a cryptocurrency trading firm was yesterday forced at gunpoint to hand over an unknown quantity of bitcoin.

Ethereum Is Quietly Closing In on Record Price Highs

Ethereum Is Quietly Closing In on Record Price Highs
Ethereum's ether token could revisit record highs very soon, courtesy of last week's bullish price action.

Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Just Got Acquired

Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Just Got Acquired
Bitcoin services startup BTCC said it's been acquired by a Hong Kong-based blockchain investment fund. It did not name the buyer or reveal the price.

Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk

Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk
The securities commissioner of the U.S. state of Kansas has issued a warning on the risks of cryptocurrency and ICO investments.

In Their Own Words: Real Companies Talk Ripple XRP Pilots

In Their Own Words: Real Companies Talk Ripple XRP Pilots
Coming off several weeks of intense criticism enterprise blockchain startup Ripple has revealed several clients using its native cryptocurrency, XRP.

Japanese Electronics Retail Giant Launches Bitcoin Payments

Japanese Electronics Retail Giant Launches Bitcoin Payments
Major Japanese electronics retailer Yamada Denki is partnering with the BitFlyer exchange to trial bitcoin payment in two of its stores.

Bitcoin Price Looking Heavy As News Turns Negative

Bitcoin Price Looking Heavy As News Turns Negative
Bitcoin's possible upside appears capped by a recent run of negative news, most notably a major Japanese exchange hack.

Coincheck Must Report on Security Failures, Says Finance Watchdog

Coincheck Must Report on Security Failures, Says Finance Watchdog
Following last week's huge hack, Japan's Financial Services Agency has said Coincheck must report on the issues and its plan for improvements.

Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations

Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations
A Texas financial regulator has issued a cease-and-desist order, this time to decentralized banking platform AriseBank.