UBI Blockchain Internet’s SEC Investigation Is Settled for $1.3M

The SEC is closely monitoring developments in the world of cryptocurrency and ICOs. Two individuals in Nevada have agreed to settle an ongoing lawsuit over illegally selling stocks. Those stocks belong to a blockchain-oriented company, and both men cashed out $1.4 million thanks to some trickery. UBI Blockchain Internet Lawsuit Settlement The name UBI Blockchain … Read more

Coinbase Custody Notes Initial Interest From Hedge Funds and Family Offices

It would appear Coinbase’s custody service is already attracting a lot of positive attention. More specifically, the new custodial service piqued the interest of at least 10 hedge funds and family offices. This further confirms the growing demand for exposure to cryptocurrencies in general, which could lead to more positive developments for this industry. Coinbase’s … Read more

Swiss Regulators Aim to Give Crypto Firms Better Access to Financial Services

Switzerland is attempting to position itself as a hub for cryptocurrency activity. Surprisingly, it seems the country’s policymakers are intent on bridging the gap between cryptocurrency and traditional banking. Depending on how the current situation evolves, cryptocurrency firms may soon have full access to traditional banking services. Switzerland Embraces Cryptocurrency Multiple interesting cryptocurrency-related developments have … Read more

A ‘Boutique’ Approach: Unique Services for Traders Found at Smaller Exchanges

Why major crypto exchanges are not the silver bullet? What services do smaller scale exchanges win over their larger counterparts? A boutique approach proves to be more inclusive and sometimes more efficient than a mass-market approach. This is also true for the crypto space. The crypto exchanges space has been under scrutinize and debate for … Read more

Paul Krugman Trolls Ripple, Accidentally Making a Case for Bitcoin Cash

“If a digital currency isn’t actually used for any transactions, is it, you know, actually a currency?” tweeted Nobel laureate economist with the ears of American progressive politicians, Paul Krugman. He was prompted by a colleague’s recent article regarding a push by Ripple’s XRP to urge users to do more than just speculate. Mr. Krugman, … Read more

Five Nations Join Efforts to Punish Transnational Bitcoin Tax Crime

Tax enforcement authorities from five nations announced that they have created a united alliance, the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, known as “the J5.” The J5 said they are committed to combating transnational tax crime “through increased enforcement collaboration,” in other words: working together to gather information, share intelligence, and conduct joint operations. Also … Read more