Bitcoin in Brief Thursday: Crypto Traders in Troubled Waters

In today’s Bitcoin in Brief – crypto traders are in trouble due to issues with the trading platforms they have trusted. Hacked Italian Bitgrail exchange is closed again after a brief reopening. It suspended operations on request from the court of Florence, following a petition  filed on behalf of one of its creditors. Also, beleaguered … Read more

Goldman Sachs Launching Bitcoin Trading Operation Within Weeks

Goldman Sachs is reportedly launching a bitcoin trading operation where it will trade bitcoin futures contracts on behalf of clients using its own money, starting as early as the next few weeks. The Wall Street investment firm will also offer its own bitcoin futures product to clients. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto … Read more

Australia Cracks Down on Misleading and Deceptive Initial Coin Offerings

Australia’s financial regulator is cracking down on deceptive and misleading initial coin offerings (ICOs), citing “a serious breach of the Australian law.” As a result of the regulator’s inquiries, some issuers have halted their token sales or are modifying their structures. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space ASIC Takes Action Against ICOs … Read more

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Blockchain Super Conference II: Bring Your Kids, Friends, Colleagues for Just $97 per Head

DALLAS, TX – Organizers of the second Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Blockchain Super Conference (which is being held in September at Dallas) are running a special promotion. Attendees who reserve their spot before midnight on Sunday May 6th will be able to add “companion” tickets for just $97 per head. Tickets to the Super Conference usually … Read more

South Korean Lawmakers Draft Bill to Legalize Some Initial Coin Offerings

A group of South Korean lawmakers is working on a bill to legalize initial coin offerings (ICOs), providing they meet certain conditions under the supervision of the government. Meanwhile, the current ICO ban in the country has driven many domestic corporations to raise capital overseas. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Bill … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Experiences $200 Price Boost

Bitcoin is currently trading for $9,100. This is a $200 spike from yesterday’s $8,900 price, which was $400 less than where it had been trading previously. It appears $9,000 is offering strong resistance levels for bitcoin, and the currency is having a hard time crossing the latest boundaries. The market appears more mixed than ever … Read more