Japan is reportedly considering allowing a Bitcoin ETF to trade, in contrast to the U.S., which favors Bitcoin futures. Japan’s financial regulator is considering allowing Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETF), an anonymous source told Bloomberg on Jan. 7. Citing a person familiar with the matter, the publication reports that the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is […]
Continue ReadingBlockchain is facing some obstacles to acceptance at local government level in Nevada despite proactive policy. Blockchain technology has already found its way into local government services in the United States, but Nevada particularly is proactive, the AP reported on Jan. 7. Citing specifically the use of blockchain to issue digital marriage certificates, the publication […]
Continue ReadingCrypto hardware company Ledger has exhibited its new Bluetooth-enabled wallet in Las Vegas. Cryptocurrency hardware wallet firm Ledger has unveiled a new Bluetooth-based wallet today, Jan. 7, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph. The wallet, called the Ledger Nano X, was shown at the CES 2019 conference in Las Vegas. At the same […]
Continue ReadingThe bipartisan project to exempt crypto from securities laws is currently sitting before the Colorado State Senate’s Finance Committee. A new bill to exempt cryptocurrencies from some securities laws is currently under consideration by the Colorado Senate, documents released on Jan. 4 confirm. A bipartisan effort sponsored at Senate level by Republican Jack Tate and […]
Continue ReadingA Michigan-based tech hub was reportedly raided by U.S. law enforcement, allegedly investigating unauthorized crypto trading. United States federal agencies reportedly raided the office of a Michigan-based science and tech center last month during a crypto-related investigation, local news outlet Wood-TV reported Jan. 5. As Wood-TV reported, Chris Boden, the founder of The Geek Group, […]
Continue ReadingCryptocurrency exchange Kraken has received nearly three times more law enforcement inquiries in 2018 than in 2017. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has received nearly three times more law enforcement inquiries in 2018 than in 2017, the exhange reported in a tweet Jan. 5. According to data displayed in the weet, in 2018 the exchange received 475 […]
Continue ReadingA Georgian state senator reports to jail over alleged crypto mining equipment theft, and Bakkt closes a $182.5 million funding round. Top Stories This Week Georgia State Senator Reports to Jail Over Alleged Theft of Crypto Mining Equipment Republican state senator of Georgia has reported to jail in the United States for allegedly lying about […]
Continue ReadingMost of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting a mix of moderate gains and losses, with Bitcoin hovering over $3,850. Sunday, Jan. 6 — most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are seeing a mix of moderate gains and losses on the day to press time. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price is currently hovering over $3,850 again, according […]
Continue ReadingA fake news website released an article employing the image of New Zealand’s former prime minister to promote an alleged crypto scam. An alleged fake news website released a crypto-related article employing the image of former New Zealand prime minister John Key, local media outlet Stuff reported Jan. 5. The ad reportedly promoted Bitcoin (BTC) […]
Continue Reading2018 recorded both the highest point of growth of the ICO market and the most severe downturn since 2017. Disclaimer: This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The ICO market data is provided by ICObench, based […]
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