SEC Executive: ‘Cryptocurrencies with Decentralized Structures Not Securities’

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s head of the Division of Corporate Finance, William Hinman, stated during the Yahoo All Markets Summit today in San Francisco that cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH are not securities. Soon after the SEC executive made the statements, cryptocurrency markets saw some gains as BTC rose $350 immediately after the news … Read more

SEC Rules Ether not a Security, Markets Explode

Whether or not Ether is sanctioned as a currency under US jurisdiction has been a major point of speculation and uncertainty since the SEC first began its more active stance on cryptocurrencies and ICOs. As the Ethereum platform represents one of the first major ICOs, the future of platform rested majorly on the SEC’s interpretation … Read more

Four Cryptocurrency Projects That Hit Deadlines

There is a belief in startup culture that pushing back or missing a deadline is not the worst thing that can happen. With new technology and unexplored territory, it’s understandable that obstacles arise and sometimes objectives are heftier undertakings than imagined. In the world of cryptocurrency, this phenomenon is perhaps exacerbated. However, not every project … Read more

Amazon Fire TV Devices Have Their Own Dedicated Crypto Mining Malware

Malicious cryptocurrency mining applications take many different forms these days. While they’re mainly targeted at Windows and mobile users, it seems a new virus is making the rounds. This particular malware is problematic, as it targets Amazon Fire TV devices, which is a rather unusual development. Amazon Fire TV Devices and Cryptocurrency Mining Criminals have … Read more

Decentralized Exchange Ethex Only Lists “Useful” ERC20 Tokens

There is a growing demand for cryptocurrency and token trading platforms. Especially if there is a hint of decentralization, there will be a fair amount of interest in new solutions. Ethex is designed to trade only “useful” tokens while still maintaining the decentralized exchange model first and foremost. Ethex in a Nutshell Although one should … Read more

Crypto Mining Firm Argo to Get Listed on London Stock Exchange

Argo Blockchain has announced plans to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, becoming the first crypto-focused company to do so. The UK-Canadian firm hopes to raise $20 million from the listing at a valuation of $40 million, and Switzerland’s Mirabaud Securities will act as the corporate broker for the company. Argo Blockchain offers mining-as-a-service … Read more