IBM Evolution: Big Blue Is Finally Getting Serious About Cryptocurrency

IBM Evolution: Big Blue Is Finally Getting Serious About Cryptocurrency
IBM is breaking from enterprise blockchain norms by publicly working with cryptocurrencies in a wide range of projects.

Everything You Were Afraid to Ask About Crypto Taxes

Everything You Were Afraid to Ask About Crypto Taxes
There's a lot of information to process, but ignoring it can be hazardous. The IRS is going to come after investors who are not reporting their gains.

Report: Kazakhstan's Central Bank Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies

Report: Kazakhstan's Central Bank Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies
The chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan told Sputnik News it is seeking an all-encompassing ban on cryptocurrency exchanges and mining.

Chile's State-Owned Bank Cutting Ties with Crypto Exchanges

Chile's State-Owned Bank Cutting Ties with Crypto Exchanges
Chile's public bank will terminate the accounts of three cryptocurrency exchange clients within 10 days, according to a local news report.

AirAsia Planning Cryptocurrency-Based Rewards Program

AirAsia Planning Cryptocurrency-Based Rewards Program
The Malaysian discount airline plans to use its proprietary BigCoin token to facilitate transactions and act as a frequent-flyer rewards program.

Cisco Imagines Group Chats on a Blockchain in Patent Filing

Cisco Imagines Group Chats on a Blockchain in Patent Filing
A Cisco patent application describes how a blockchain could let people form groups on the fly to share files and other data while tracking membership.

Riot Blockchain Acquires Futures Brokerage After Crypto Pivot

Riot Blockchain Acquires Futures Brokerage After Crypto Pivot
Riot Blockchain announced it would "investigate" creating a crypto exchange and futures product after acquiring a registered brokerage.

Winner-Turned-Loser ICON Tanks 40 Percent as Crypto Markets Falter

Winner-Turned-Loser ICON Tanks 40 Percent as Crypto Markets Falter
It's been a bad week for the wider cryptocurrency market, and one token alone in the top 25 by market cap has registered moderate gains.

Telegram Doubles Amount Raised in ICO to $1.7 Billion

Telegram Doubles Amount Raised in ICO to $1.7 Billion
Messaging app provider Telegram has raised a second $850 million in its ongoing token sale, according to a new filing with the SEC.

Arizona Bitcoin Trader Convicted for Crypto Money Laundering

Arizona Bitcoin Trader Convicted for Crypto Money Laundering
An Arizonan bitcoin trader has been convicted for using the cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds of drug deals. 

Does the IRS Get a Cut of Your Bitcoin Cash?

Does the IRS Get a Cut of Your Bitcoin Cash?
The tax treatment of hard forks in the U.S. is uncertain and the IRS should issue guidance addressing such issues, says a legal expert.

Bitcoin Eyes Bottom After 50-Day Low Below $7K

Bitcoin Eyes Bottom After 50-Day Low Below $7K
Bitcoin prices dropped to a 50-day low of $6,630 today, but a bottom may be in sight, chart analysis suggests.

Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes

Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes
The Singapore government is launching an innovation-boosting blockchain challenge that will reward successful projects with funding.

Malta Watchdog Proposes New Blockchain Gaming Guidelines

Malta Watchdog Proposes New Blockchain Gaming Guidelines
The Malta Gaming Authority has published draft regulations for digital game companies that want to use distributed ledger or blockchain platforms.

Taxing Every Bitcoin Purchase Will Backfire for the IRS

Taxing Every Bitcoin Purchase Will Backfire for the IRS
The IRS' 2014 tax guidance may encourage cryptocurrency users to use unregulated foreign exchanges and use privacy coins like monero or zcash.

Crypto Exchange OKEx to Roll Back Trades After Futures Plunge

Crypto Exchange OKEx to Roll Back Trades After Futures Plunge
OKEx has halted token withdrawal and futures trading amid irregular activities that pulled down bitcoin futures price significantly.

Ether Drops Below $400 to Hit Lowest Price Since November

Ether Drops Below $400 to Hit Lowest Price Since November
The price of ether, the cryptocurrency of the ethereum network, fell below $400 on Thursday for the first time since November.

Intel Wants to Patent a Bitcoin Mining Hardware 'Accelerator'

Intel Wants to Patent a Bitcoin Mining Hardware 'Accelerator'
Intel explains in a recently-released patent application how it would improve its products for bitcoin mining purposes.

Email Service MailChimp to Block ICO, Crypto Marketing

Email Service MailChimp to Block ICO, Crypto Marketing
Email distribution company MailChimp will bar marketing campaigns for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings next month.

Game Giant Unity to Work With Kik's ICO Token

Game Giant Unity to Work With Kik's ICO Token
The Kin Foundation, which governs the cryptocurrency developed by Kik, announced a partnership with Unity Technologies on Thursday.

Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI

Scammers Are Posing As Crypto Exchange Support Staff, Says FBI
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center warned against criminals who pretend to be tech support for crypto exchanges.

'Colored Coins' Startup Coinprism Is Shutting Down This Weekend

'Colored Coins' Startup Coinprism Is Shutting Down This Weekend
Coinprism was arguably ahead of its time. But much has changed on the tech and regulatory fronts since its debut in 2014, and the startup is closing.

Major Cryptocurrencies Are Hitting 2018 Lows Today

Major Cryptocurrencies Are Hitting 2018 Lows Today
Ripple's XRP, ether and bitcoin cash have all hit fresh lows for the year, amid broader crypto market weakness.

Report: Korean Insurer Denies Claim from Bankrupt Crypto Exchange

Report: Korean Insurer Denies Claim from Bankrupt Crypto Exchange
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has reportedly had its insurance claim denied months after it closed following a debilitating hack.

UK Financial Watchdog Warns Over Unregistered Crypto Brokerage

UK Financial Watchdog Warns Over Unregistered Crypto Brokerage
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has warned investors over an unregistered brokerage that appears to be offering crypto-related derivatives.

China's Central Bank Eyes Crypto as Possible Yuan Risk

China's Central Bank Eyes Crypto as Possible Yuan Risk
The People's Bank of China says cryptocurrencies will be a top priority for the agency this year, in an effort to protect the national currency.

Can the Lightning Network Avoid Going Corporate?

Can the Lightning Network Avoid Going Corporate?
As startups developing bitcoin's Lightning Network start pushing the tech forward, some wonder whether it'll be taken over by corporate interests.

$7K Next? Bitcoin Bears Pull Off Downside Break

$7K Next? Bitcoin Bears Pull Off Downside Break
Bitcoin bears have come out victorious in the two-day tug of war with the bulls and may push prices down to $7,000.

West Virginia Piloting Blockchain Voting App in Senate Election

West Virginia Piloting Blockchain Voting App in Senate Election
The U.S. state of West Virginia is trialing a voting system for absentee military personnel using a mobile app powered by blockchain technology. 

State Digital Currency Still On Agenda, Says China Blockchain Research Lead

State Digital Currency Still On Agenda, Says China Blockchain Research Lead
China is still in the process of developing a state digital currency, the chief of a government-funded blockchain research center has said.

Report: 2 Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Shut Down

Report: 2 Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Shut Down
Two crypto exchanges in Japan are reportedly set to close amid growing regulatory scrutiny from regulators in the wake of a $500 million theft.

Judge Backs FTC Asset Freeze in Crypto Fraud Case

Judge Backs FTC Asset Freeze in Crypto Fraud Case
U.S. Magistrate Lurana Snow has recommended that a preliminary injunction be enforced against four alleged scammers.

B3i Shifts From Blockchain Consortium to Full-Fledged Company

B3i Shifts From Blockchain Consortium to Full-Fledged Company
B3i has become an independent company that will continue to explore and provide blockchain applications for the insurance industry.

Survey: Younger Koreans More Likely to Invest in Crypto

Survey: Younger Koreans More Likely to Invest in Crypto
Nearly a quarter of South Koreans in their 20s want to invest in cryptocurrencies, according to a new poll conducted by Bank of Korea.

Ripple Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Consortium

Ripple Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Consortium
Ripple has joined the Hyperledger project along with thirteen other companies and organizations.

Crypto Job Interest Waned with Price Decline, Says Indeed

Crypto Job Interest Waned with Price Decline, Says Indeed
Data from Indeed.com suggests that jobseekers' interest in cryptocurrency-related jobs dropped alongside declines in prices.

Uphold Adds Buy and Sell Options for Ripple's XRP

Uphold Adds Buy and Sell Options for Ripple's XRP
Digital payments startup Uphold announced Wednesday that it has added support for Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Cash Bull Failures Could See Traders Move to Bitcoin

Bitcoin Cash Bull Failures Could See Traders Move to Bitcoin
Bitcoin is likely to outperform its rival bitcoin cash in the short-run, the technical charts indicate.

Danske Bank Rules Out Crypto Trading But Won't Block Credit Cards

Danske Bank Rules Out Crypto Trading But Won't Block Credit Cards
The biggest bank in Denmark is banning cryptocurrencies from its trading platforms, but will still allow credit card purchases for general customers.

Sharding Is Already Ushering in Radical New Ethereum Designs

Sharding Is Already Ushering in Radical New Ethereum Designs
One of ethereum's biggest upgrades isn't quite live, but that doesn't mean it's not inspiring critical thinking about how to boost the network.

Luxury Car Dealer Teams with BitFlyer for Big Bitcoin Payments

Luxury Car Dealer Teams with BitFlyer for Big Bitcoin Payments
A Japanese car dealership is adding bitcoin as a payment option with support from cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer

Why Bitcoin's 'Death Cross' May Turn Out a Bear Trap

Why Bitcoin's 'Death Cross' May Turn Out a Bear Trap
Bitcoin risks entering a technical "death cross" soon, but the bearish signal will likely not be as severe as has been made out in reports.

Blockchain Tops 2017 Fintech Enquiries, Says Swiss Finance Regulator

Blockchain Tops 2017 Fintech Enquiries, Says Swiss Finance Regulator
Enquiries around blockchain, cryptocurrency and ICOs in Switzerland have increased significantly, according the country's financial regulator, FINMA.

Chinese Blockchain Funding Center Plan Scrapped Over Regulatory Issues

Chinese Blockchain Funding Center Plan Scrapped Over Regulatory Issues
A Chinese investment association has scrapped a previously reported plan to launch a funding center to boost blockchain development in the country.

Hyperledger Tech Heats Up Ahead of Blockchain Software Debuts

Hyperledger Tech Heats Up Ahead of Blockchain Software Debuts
2018 is shaping up to be a watershed year for enterprise-grade blockchain, with the upcoming launch of four Hyperledger solutions into version 1.0.

US Futures Self-Regulator Reminds Members to Report Crypto Activities

US Futures Self-Regulator Reminds Members to Report Crypto Activities
A U.S. futures self-regulator is reminding its members the obligation of reporting any involvement in bitcoin or bitcoin derivatives transactions.

Bank of England to Test DLT Use in New Settlement System

Bank of England to Test DLT Use in New Settlement System
The Bank of England has launched a proof of concept that will explore DLT-compatibility with its real time gross settlement service.

AMD Bolsters Crypto Mining in Latest GPU Software Update

AMD Bolsters Crypto Mining in Latest GPU Software Update
The latest version of AMD's Adrenalin Edition driver for its Radeon processors fixes an issue impacting blockchain processes.

Massachusetts Halts 5 ICOs on 'Unregistered Securities' Grounds

Massachusetts Halts 5 ICOs on 'Unregistered Securities' Grounds
The U.S. state of Massachusetts halted five token sales, alleging all involved the sale of unregistered securities.

Reddit Drops Bitcoin Payment Option For 'Gold' Membership

Reddit Drops Bitcoin Payment Option For 'Gold' Membership
Reddit no longer allows users to pay in bitcoin for subscriptions to its premium membership program, Reddit Gold.