One Year After the Bitfinex Hack, Cryptocurrency Has Become a More Robust Industry

It has been a very interesting year for cryptocurrency. Wild price fluctuations and regulatory developments have put a brand-new perspective on things. One would almost forget Bitfinex was hacked just over a year ago, forcing the company to issue IOU tokens and reduce user balances. The Bitfinex Hack: One Year Later Early August of 2017 … Read more

Ethereum Classic Price: Positive Momentum Continues Ahead of Coinbase Listing

All cryptocurrency markets are still in a relatively awkward place at this time. The Bitcoin price is not showing any real signs of life, although it remains above $7,000, for the time being. Some altcoins note some growth, with the Ethereum Classic price still going strong. Ethereum Classic Price Momentum Remains Strong Ever since the … Read more

Bank of Thailand Green-Lights Financial Companies for Crypto Activities

Thailand’s central bank has announced the rules under which financial institutions, including commercial banks, and their subsidiaries can engage in cryptocurrency activities. They include securities, asset management, and insurance firms. This follows the country’s crypto regulatory framework that went into effect last month. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space New Circular, New … Read more

Blockchain States Lure Citizens with Political Nostalgia and Voting Rights

If you’ve ever thought of acquiring a digital, virtual citizenship, there are a couple of new options on the table – a ‘Satoshi Nakamoto Republic’ and a ‘Soviet Land’ on blockchain, among others. True, ‘crypto passports’ often come with coin offerings that you might not necessarily be interested in — But the blockchain republics also promise … Read more

South Korea’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange Passes Government Audit With Flying Colors

South Korea’s cryptocurrency situation is slowly becoming a lot more clear. Despite initial concerns regarding the Upbit exchange’s investigation, the company successfully passed an audit by local financial authorities. There is no proof of any wrongdoings, and Upbit was not involved in any trading manipulation. Upbit Receives the Green Light It is good to hear … Read more

‘Treasure Ship’ ICO Dupes Investors – South Korea Asks Interpol for Help

South Korean police have asked Interpol for help with an investigation into the fraudulent token sale of Shinil Gold Coins that were claimed to be backed by the “treasure” on the sunken Dmitrii Donskoi. Local media reported that the sale raised an estimated $53.5 million from about 124,000 investors. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto … Read more

This ICO Project Wants to Detokenize Itself

Digipulse, a Latvian startup offering “crypto-inheritance” services, has decided to completely detokenize its business. Only two of its clients signed up on the platform using its native tokens. The team also says it doesn’t like to rely on price speculation but wants to create value with its service. Also read: Cars and Pizzas for Crypto … Read more

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