Delays Be Damned: Tezos Blockchain Tech Enters Beta Testing

Delays Be Damned: Tezos Blockchain Tech Enters Beta Testing
A nearly year-long wait appears to be over for investors in the embattled block chain project Tezos.

Payments Giant Qiwi Unveils Crypto Investment Bank

Payments Giant Qiwi Unveils Crypto Investment Bank
Russian epayment giant Qiwi is launching a crypto investment bank to advise ICO investors and help companies tokenize their assets.

VeChain Arrives: What to Know About the $1.5 Billion Blockchain for Business

VeChain Arrives: What to Know About the $1.5 Billion Blockchain for Business
After amassing more than $1 billion in investment, the VeChain blockchain is officially operational, marking the latest milestone for the project.

Below $0.50: XRP Prices Fall to New 2018 Lows

Below $0.50: XRP Prices Fall to New 2018 Lows
XRP and other well-known crypto assets are sitting on dangerous grounds as they print new price lows not seen since 2017.

Tron's Election Is Underway, But Who's In Control of the $2 Billion Code?

Tron's Election Is Underway, But Who's In Control of the $2 Billion Code?
Tron is in the process of electing "super representatives," but who's behind the wheel until the votes are in?

Startup Raises $600K to Build Bitcoin Cash Mobile Wallet

Startup Raises $600K to Build Bitcoin Cash Mobile Wallet
CoinText.io,a blockchain startup developing a way of conducting offline bitcoin cash transactions, closed a $600,000 seed funding round.

Huobi Partners With JD Cloud to Explore Blockchain Tech Applications

Huobi Partners With JD Cloud to Explore Blockchain Tech Applications
JD Cloud has signed a partnership contract with Huobi to conduct research in several fields related to cloud computing and blockchain technology.

Tether Code 'Flaw' Was Actually an Exchange Integration Error

Tether Code 'Flaw' Was Actually an Exchange Integration Error
A suspected vulnerability in Tether's code for its USDT stablecoin has been confirmed as an exchange integration issue, not a protocol bug.

Polish Bitcoin Association Challenges Banks Over Crypto Account Refusals

Polish Bitcoin Association Challenges Banks Over Crypto Account Refusals
An industry group in Poland is attempting to challenge banks that have allegedly denied services for firms working with cryptocurrencies.

Major Banks, Regulators Trial 'Know Your Customer' App on R3's Corda

Major Banks, Regulators Trial 'Know Your Customer' App on R3's Corda
Around 40 participants have trialed a "self-sovereign" know-your-customer application that gives customers more control over their data.

Keeping Ethereum's Promise: CryptoKitties Is Embracing Open-Source

Keeping Ethereum's Promise: CryptoKitties Is Embracing Open-Source
By moving to open-source more of the CryptoKitties codebase, the ethereum-based startup is making its project more of a true decentralized app.

Alibaba Seeks to Eliminate Middlemen in Blockchain Payments Patent

Alibaba Seeks to Eliminate Middlemen in Blockchain Payments Patent
A new patent filing reveals Chinese e-commerce giant has been exploring the use of blockchain technology to speed up international payments.

Bitcoin Price Risks Further Drop After Close Below $6K

Bitcoin Price Risks Further Drop After Close Below $6K
Bitcoin could drop to fresh 2018 lows below $5,755, having closed below the key support of $6,000 yesterday.

Mobiles Next? Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners

Mobiles Next? Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners
Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.

Reinsurance Giants Tap Blockchain for Data Transparency Boost

Reinsurance Giants Tap Blockchain for Data Transparency Boost
A group of reinsurance giants in China are jointly developing a blockchain system aimed to reduce data disparities in the industry.

Regulator Survey Prompts Concerns Over Public Knowledge of Crypto

Regulator Survey Prompts Concerns Over Public Knowledge of Crypto
Hodling but ignorant? An Ontario regulator is concerned the public still lacks knowledge about crypto and its regulation – even if they own assets.

Neo's Next Act? $700 Million Crypto Ontology Is About to Go Live

Neo's Next Act? $700 Million Crypto Ontology Is About to Go Live
The project, closely tied to Neo, has big plans for enterprise applications and digital identity.

Zcash Governance Panel Shoots Down Research on ASIC Resistance

Zcash Governance Panel Shoots Down Research on ASIC Resistance
Members of the zcash community have voted not to prioritize ASIC resistance.

France Wants to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer

France Wants to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer
France, joined United States and Russia, is seeking the extradition of the alleged bitcoin money launder Alexander Vinnik.

Registered Broker Templum Plans Security Identifiers for Tokenized Assets

Registered Broker Templum Plans Security Identifiers for Tokenized Assets
Regulated token trader Templum Markets is partnering with CUSIP Global Services (CGS) to bring securities identification numbers to tokenized assets.

Bank of England Warns Finance Firms Over Crypto Risks

Bank of England Warns Finance Firms Over Crypto Risks
A Bank of England official has warned banks and other financial firms about exposure to cryptocurrency-related assets in a letter.

Industrial Giant GE Eyes Blockchain in Fight Against 3D-Printing Fakes

Industrial Giant GE Eyes Blockchain in Fight Against 3D-Printing Fakes
General Electric wants to use a blockchain to verify 3D-printed parts in its supply chain, according to a recently published patent filing.

Messaging Giant Line to Launch Crypto Exchange in July

Messaging Giant Line to Launch Crypto Exchange in July
Line, the company behind a popular chat app in Japan, announced Thursday that will open a cryptocurrency exchange in July. 

Bittrex CEO to Advise Cuban-Backed Crypto Gaming Platform Unikrn

Bittrex CEO to Advise Cuban-Backed Crypto Gaming Platform Unikrn
Bittrex CEO Bill Shihara will help guide the crypto eSports betting platform as it works to improve the security and adoption of its crypto token.

Blockchain Can Legally Authenticate Evidence, Chinese Judge Rules

Blockchain Can Legally Authenticate Evidence, Chinese Judge Rules
A court in China's Hangzhou city has ruled that evidence authenticated with blockchain technology can be presented in legal disputes.

Bithumb Claims to Have Retrieved $14 Million in Hacked Cryptos

Bithumb Claims to Have Retrieved $14 Million in Hacked Cryptos
The Korean exchange says it has clawed back some of the millions lost in a theft of cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, XRP and bitcoin cash.

Bitcoin Price Defends $6K as Traders Go Long

Bitcoin Price Defends $6K as Traders Go Long
Bitcoin's technical charts continue to call a drop below $6,000, yet investor activity indicates a corrective rally could be on the cards.

Crypto Venture Firm to Invest 200K Ether in US Startups

Crypto Venture Firm to Invest 200K Ether in US Startups
A China-based venture firm focused on the crypto industry aims to invest 200,000 ethereum in U.S. startups

A Plan to Send Millions in Bitcoin to Venezuela Is Moving Ahead

A Plan to Send Millions in Bitcoin to Venezuela Is Moving Ahead
Developer Jonathan Wheeler plans to airdrop bitcoin across Venezuela, in an ambitious attempt at quelling the country's ongoing economic crisis.

Bank Regulator Proposes Chinese Crypto License In Research Paper

Bank Regulator Proposes Chinese Crypto License In Research Paper
A research paper from China's banking regulator suggests the country should let ICOs operate legally under a financial regulatory framework.

Dan Larimer: EOS Arbitrator 'Damage to Community' Worse Than Thefts

Dan Larimer: EOS Arbitrator 'Damage to Community' Worse Than Thefts
The CTO of Block.One wants to curtail the controversial EOS arbitrator's role – if not eliminate it entirely.

Chat App Kik Launches 'Crypto-Economy' With Kin Token Integration

Chat App Kik Launches 'Crypto-Economy' With Kin Token Integration
Messaging app Kik's users can now begin earning and spending its kin token with the launch of its "crypto-economy," the company said Wednesday.

Pornhub Adds Tron, ZenCash as Crypto Payment Options

Pornhub Adds Tron, ZenCash as Crypto Payment Options
Pornhub, the largest pornography site in the Internet world, announced today that it will accept TRON(TRX) and ZenCash soon as payment methods.

Risk Flight? Bitcoin 'Dominance Rate' Hits 9-Week High

Risk Flight? Bitcoin 'Dominance Rate' Hits 9-Week High
Bitcoin's percentage of the crypto market is up – a sign that investors are likely switching their money from alternative cryptocurrencies.

Malta Passes Trio of Bills as Part of 'Blockchain Island' Plan

Malta Passes Trio of Bills as Part of 'Blockchain Island' Plan
Malta's parliament has passed three bills on crypto assets and blockchain, in a big step toward its plan to become a "Blockchain Island."

Zeroing In: Zcash Sets 2-Year Course for Better Crypto Privacy

Zeroing In: Zcash Sets 2-Year Course for Better Crypto Privacy
Nearly two years after launch, Zcash is entering what could be a crucial period, one that could expand the core features of its technology.

Crypto Startup Uphold Moves to Become Licensed U.S. Broker-Dealer

Crypto Startup Uphold Moves to Become Licensed U.S. Broker-Dealer
Digital money platform Uphold is looking to become a Finra-registered broker-dealer following a new acquisition, the company says.

Bitcoin Price Risks Another Fall Below $6K, Charts Say

Bitcoin Price Risks Another Fall Below $6K, Charts Say
After yesterday's drop, bitcoin could fall below the $6,000 mark, but will likely fare better other cryptocurrencies.

Korean Watchdog Tightens Rules on Crypto Exchange Bank Accounts

Korean Watchdog Tightens Rules on Crypto Exchange Bank Accounts
Banks in South Korea are now required to monitor all accounts held by crypto exchanges following a tightening of anti-money laundering measures.

Huobi Pro Exchange to Suspend Crypto Trading in Japan

Huobi Pro Exchange to Suspend Crypto Trading in Japan
Huobi Pro is to stop offering trading services to investors living in Japan, reportedly over its lack of a license in the country.

The EOS Arbitrator Problem: A Crypto Governance Breakdown Explained

The EOS Arbitrator Problem: A Crypto Governance Breakdown Explained
Dispute settlement in EOS is being handled by a group called ECAF, but its role – and how it should communicate – still needs to be figured out.

US State Seeks to Confiscate $24 Million in Dark Web Bitcoin

US State Seeks to Confiscate $24 Million in Dark Web Bitcoin
The crackdown of vendors on darkweb marketplaces lets the U.S. government seize 4,000 bitcoins and now it wants to confiscate all of them.

Hong Kong Seeks to Widen DLT Use in Trade Finance

Hong Kong Seeks to Widen DLT Use in Trade Finance
Hong Kong's banking regulator is planning to widen its works on cross-border trade finance using distributed ledger technology.

Korea's Exchange Hacks: What the Country's Crypto Scene Is Saying

Korea's Exchange Hacks: What the Country's Crypto Scene Is Saying
Koreans have been up in arms on social media ever since two popular South Korean crypto exchanges were hacked only weeks a part from each other.

Congress Advances Bill to Study Crypto Use in Drug, Sex Trafficking

Congress Advances Bill to Study Crypto Use in Drug, Sex Trafficking
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have passed a bill that would approve a study of the use of cryptocurrencies in the sex and drug trades.

Overwinter Is Here: Zcash Claims 'Successful' First Hard Fork

Overwinter Is Here: Zcash Claims 'Successful' First Hard Fork
Zcash has successfully activated its Overwinter hard fork, setting the privacy-focused cryptocurrency up for its major Sapling upgrade in the autumn.

PBoC Filings Reveal Big Picture for Planned Digital Currency

PBoC Filings Reveal Big Picture for Planned Digital Currency
The continuing efforts by China's central bank to build a fully-featured digital currency product are revealed in its many patent filings.

Privacy Is Vital to Crypto – And the Global Economy

Privacy Is Vital to Crypto – And the Global Economy
Privacy is needed to enhance the "moneyness" of cryptocurrency. As it is, our entire global system of money has also seen its fungibility deteriorate.

2 APAC Nations Have Ruled Out Central Bank Digital Currencies

2 APAC Nations Have Ruled Out Central Bank Digital Currencies
The central banks of both Australia and New Zealand have said they do not plan to create their own digital currencies – at least for now.

Bitcoin Price Building Relief Rally, But Resistance Hurdles Await

Bitcoin Price Building Relief Rally, But Resistance Hurdles Await
Currently trading sideways, bitcoin still looks set for a corrective rally as long as prices remain above $6,000.