Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency Exchanges Supporting Security Tokens Must Register With SEC Or Seek Exemption

On Wednesday, the SEC gave notice that exchanges supporting security tokens must register with the agency or seek exemption. This requirement extends to platforms...

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...

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Litecoin nodes neglect double-spend patch months after hack

Less than 30% of tracked Litecoin nodes have installed a security patch released nearly two months ago to prevent...

WhiteBIT Gets MiCA License in Austria for EU Services

WhiteBIT has secured a MiCA license from Austria, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services across the European Economic...

Sonic Appoints New CEO, Leadership After Board Resigns

Sonic Labs founders Andre Cronje, Michael Kong, and David Richardson resign from board, handing over all business decisions.New CEO...