China and South Korea Pledge More Money to Blockchain Research
South Korea will invest heavily in emerging technologies in 2019, one of which is blockchain technology. The move was announced by the country’s Finance Minister, Kim Dong-yeon, during a recent cabinet meeting. As part of its plan to spearhead innovative growth, the government will invest $4.4 billion in eight sectors which it views as critical … Read more
SEC Fines and Permanently Bars Founder of Fraudulent Oil Exploration Token
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against an oil and gas exploration company and its founder who “perpetrated a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) to fund oil exploration and drilling in California.” The token sale failed to raise money but the tokens were issued as part of a bounty program, which … Read more
Japan’s Messaging Giant LINE Sets Up $10 Million Hong Kong Blockchain Venture Fund
Japan: major messaging app LINE adds TRON to its BITBOX exchange and reveals venture fund details Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
McAfee’s ‘Unhackable’ Crypto Wallet Hacked
When John McAfee described the Bitfi crypto wallet as unhackable, it quickly drew many people’s attention. For users in constant fear of having their crypto assets stolen by cybercriminals, it was reassurance. For computer experts, however, McAfee’s proclamation was taken as a challenge. Less than two months later, a number of people have emerged claiming … Read more
Playboy Sues Wallet Developer for Failing to Integrate Crypto Across Its Platforms
Playboy is reportedly suing a Canadian cryptocurrency firm for allegedly failing to integrate a “wallet that would support a range of cryptocurrencies across the company’s online media, digital and casual gaming businesses.” Playboy.tv was supposed to be the first of the company’s platforms to feature the new crypto wallet and payment options. Also read: Yahoo! Japan … Read more
The Daily: Stoners Drop Crypto From IPO, Binance Launches Academy
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover stories about the stoners’ magazine High Times which dropped cryptocurrencies from its IPO, Binance launching its own academy, an institutional investors program by Kucoin and the Cash App expanding its crypto buying service across America. Also Read: An ICO Venture Is Trying to Take Over a … Read more
Trader Gets Six-Figure Loan to Buy Crypto, Holdings Drop by 85%
An Abu Dhabi-based cryptocurrency investor has shared his story of having taken out a six-figure loan to finance virtual currency investments only to watch his portfolio lose 85 percent of its value. The investor has shared his story in the hope that it can serve as a lesson to others. Also Read:High-Profile Thai Crypto Case: … Read more
ChainXchange Day 2: Thomas Lee, Paul Krugman Discuss Bitcoin Longevity
The second day of Las Vegas Blockchain Week and the ChainXchange blockchain convention has concluded. Today’s activities included discussions and lectures carried out by prominent cryptocurrency supporters and skeptics, including representatives from Ripple and NEM, as well as Nobel Prize winning economist and perpetual crypto bear Paul Krugman. In the afternoon, research analyst heavyweight Thomas … Read more
New Player to Offer Next Generation ASIC Chips This Year
A new competitor is advancing on plans to enter the mining hardware market by the end of the year. Canadian company Squire Mining has raised almost $20 million to finance the design, development, and testing of a new ASIC chip and bitcoin mining rig. Squire also wants to set up its own crypto mining facilities. … Read more
