A co-founder and former lead developer of IOTA has threatened the project’s co-founder and IOTA Foundation director David Sønstebø with a lawsuit. A co-founder and former lead developer of the decentralized network IOTA, Sergey Ivancheglo, has IOTA Foundation director David Sønstebø with a lawsuit over 25 million MIOTA (over $8.5 million). Ivancheglo announced that he […]
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The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, is looking to hire a specialist with a cryptocurrency background. The United Kingdom’s major financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is looking to hire a specialist with a cryptocurrency background. Specifically, the FCA is seeking an intelligence associate with crypto expertise to address digital assets […]
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RBI’s legal counsel claims crypto can adversely affect India’s financial stability. Back in April 2018, the Reserve Bank of India decided to go ahead and issue a notice prohibiting all of India’s banking and financial institutions from offering their services to crypto exchanges, companies operating within the space, and individuals seeking to explore the nascent […]
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A frenetic 24 hours has seen many major altcoins put in at least 10% growth, while Bitcoin holds ground above $9,500. Altcoin investors had much to celebrate on Feb. 6 as NEM (XEM) led a resurgence in the price of many major cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 NEM hits six-month high Data from […]
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Tezos (XTZ) has rallied more than 80% in 2020 and the altcoin continues to stun investors as the price marches higher in its USD and BTC pair. Since the start of the year Bitcoin (BTC) has gained approximately 41% and on Feb. 5 the crypto asset thrilled investors as the price broke through the $9,500 […]
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The MAS’ Payment Services Act has gone into effect, setting up a framework for cryptocurrency regulation in the country. As crypto continues its foray into the mainstream financial world, more countries are recognizing digital assets legally. Singapore is the latest to join the party. On Jan. 28, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Payment Services […]
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Former pro baseball players and senior citizens are among the victims of a crypto ponzi scheme that defrauded people of at least $7.5 million. Two men charged over an alleged crypto trading ponzi scheme lured investors, including professional baseball players, with social media posts boasting about their luxurious lifestyles. On January 30, the Secret Service […]
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Alex Dreyfus, CEO of sports blockchain venture Chiliz, explains the relationship between the sports industry and crypto. It seemed nobody cared about AR until Pokémon Go launched in 2016. All of the sudden, every headline was about how augmented reality could change the world. Sophisticated technologies like AR, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence need their […]
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Ripple IPO: Is CEO Garlinghouse’s hint at a public offering the tip of the iceberg? 2020 could be the year that crypto companies step forward and take the plunge into going public. As the biggest players in the industry cautiously watch for opportunities to gain regulatory approval, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse used the prestigious Davos […]
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As part of its consumer app development, ICE’s Bakkt plans to acquire major software platform Bridge2 Solutions. The Intercontinental Exchange, or ICE, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, announced plans to acquire software service Bridge2 in preparation for an app launch from ICE’s subsidiary, Bakkt. Bakkt’s app will host a bevy of assets, such […]
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