The U.S. SEC has announced that the agency will host a fintech forum focusing on DLT and digital assets in May. United States regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it is hosting a public forum on distributed ledger technology (DLT) and digital assets this May. The news was revealed in an […]
Continue ReadingThe malicious Google Chrome web extension was tied to a fake token airdrop from cryptocurrency exchange Huobi. A Google Chrome browser extension tricking users into participating in a fake airdrop from cryptocurrency exchange Huobi claimed over 200 victims, a security researcher reported in a blog post on March 14. The extension for Chrome web browser, […]
Continue Readingsponsored A marine navigation company is giving yacht enthusiasts the chance to mine cryptocurrency as they sail — all in exchange for their geo-data. A crypto company that bills itself as “the future of yachting navigation” says its technology enables sailors to mine tokens as they sail. BoatPilot offers a free marine navigation service that […]
Continue ReadingIn fresh comments, the famous Bitcoin bull said investors should eye the 200-day moving average price for hints at a trend reversal. Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder Thomas Lee broke with tradition about Bitcoin (BTC) price forecasts on March 14, telling CNBC he thinks a bull mark could return within six months. In an interview with […]
Continue ReadingThe Stellar Development Foundation announced the appointment of former COO at browser firm Mozilla as its new CEO and executive director. The Stellar Development Foundation announced the appointment of former chief operating officer at IT non-profit Mozilla, Denelle Dixon, as its new CEO and executive director. The company announced the event via a press release […]
Continue ReadingCrypto exchange Bittrex has cancelled its first Initial Exchange Offering, which it had been planning to host on its Malta-based counterpart, Bittrex International. United States crypto exchange Bittrex has cancelled its first token sale, dubbed an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO), which it had been planning to host on its Malta-based counterpart, Bittrex International. The news […]
Continue ReadingIBM’s Jesse Lund, has hinted that bank-targeted stablecoins will be a major forthcoming development for IBM’s blockchain-powered cross-border payments solution. The head of blockchain solutions for IBM, Jesse Lund, has hinted that bank-targeted stablecoins will be a major forthcoming development for the tech giant’s blockchain-powered cross-border payments solution. Lund made his remarks during an interview […]
Continue ReadingHadePay now features Bitfury’s Lightning Peach API, allowing merchants to accept Lightning Network transactions. Bitcoin (BTC) mining and development company Bitfury has entered into a partnership with United States payments processor startup HadePay to allow its merchants to accept Lightning Network (LN) transactions. The news was announced in a blog post from Bitfury’s on March […]
Continue ReadingThe former CEO of the now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has received a suspended jail sentence after being found guilty of tampering with financial records. Mark Karpeles — the former CEO of the now-defunct Bitcoin (BTC) exchange Mt. Gox — has received a suspended jail sentence after being found guilty of tampering with financial records. […]
Continue ReadingTendermint has raised $9 million in a Series A investment round led by cryptocurrency investment company Paradigm. Blockchain consensus algorithm and peer-to-peer (P2P) networking protocol Tendermint has raised $9 million in a Series A investment round, according to a blog post published on March 14. Tendermint has raised $9 million in the Series A investment […]
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