Cryptocurrency

What Is Cryptocurrency? Just Look It Up In The Merriam-Webster Dictionary!

The editors of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary have announced that a slew of new words have been added to their official lexicon, including “cryptocurrency,” and...

USPTO Publishes PayPal Patent For ‘Expedited Virtual Currency Transaction System’

This past week, the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) published a patent that PayPal filed for an “Expedited Virtual Currency Transaction System.” The...

German Ministry Of Finance Provides Guidance On Bitcoin Taxation

German authorities have shed some light on cryptocurrency tax implications.On February 27, 2018, the German Federal Ministry of Finance, Bundesministerium der Finanzen, released a...

AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Announce Plan For Stronger Multi-Factor Authentication

Several major telcos have unveiled a plan to enhance the security of mobile accounts, which has been a source of concern for members of...

Japan’s FSA-Approved Cryptocurrency Exchanges To Form Self-Regulatory Body

Sixteen regulator-approved cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan will form a self-regulatory organization, and others are expected to join later.On March 2, the 16 Japanese cryptocurrency...

These ICOs Have Not Been Subpoenaed By The SEC

After the Wall Street Journal reported that the SEC has issued “dozens of subpoenas and information requests” to executives of and advisors to various...

Bank Of England Governor Mark Carney On ‘Crypto-Assets’

Mark Carney shared his thoughts on the regulation of cryptocurrencies and ICOs, and sees promise in blockchain technology.On March 2, 2018, Mark Carney, governor...

Liechtenstein’s Bank Frick Offers Cold Storage And Cryptocurrency Investments

Bank Frick announced it will be offering services for five popular cryptocurrencies.On February 28, 2018, Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick revealed it will offer both investment...

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ImmunityBio founder touts sepsis trials, NantX after Binance theft

Patrick Soon-Shiong renewed his “NantX coming soon” teaser after a $6.3 billion Binance theft, spotlighting a separate financial-services venture.ImmunityBio...

Crypto.com Shuts Hong Kong App, Eyes Institutional Exchange

crypto.com will shut down its consumer app in Hong Kong on Feb. 1, 2027, citing regulatory changes.Affected users have...

Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea behind Binance hack, hints US

Kim Yo Jong denied North Korea's involvement in the $6.3 billion Binance hack and rejected the FBI's attribution of...