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Bitcoin › Adoption
SEC Postpones Bitcoin ETF Decision, Seeks Additional Input
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed Thursday that it has, once again, postponed its decision regarding the Cboe Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Scams
Texas State Securities Board Uncovers Three New Crypto and ICO Scams
The Texas State Securities Board issued three emergency cease and desist orders Tuesday, September 18, to shut down a Russian cryptocurrency scam, charge DigitalBank and two principals for threatening immediate and irreparable harm to the public, and charge a forex and Bitcoin trader of guaranteeing false ROIs, respectively.
Ethereum › Culture
‘HyperDragons’ Video Game Employs Tenfold Protocol’s Layer-2 Scaling on Ethereum
MixMarvel and Tenfold Protocol have joined forces to apply Tenfold’s layer-2 blockchain scalability solutions to “HyperDragons,” a strategy game built on the Ethereum network, in a move that will allow expanded gameplay and decreased transaction costs.
Regulation
BitGo to Launch Regulated Custody Service in South Dakota
The South Dakota Division of Banking has approved BitGo Trust Company to serve as a public trust company in the state and qualified custodian for digital assets, according to a press release.
Regulation
SEC Charges ‘ICO Superstore,’ Digital Hedge Fund Manager with Registration Failures
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is charging two crypto-related entities with registration failures, in what it considers a first for both enforcement actions.
Adoption
CFTC Opens Registration for First Fintech Conference
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will host its first-ever fintech conference, October 3-4, at its headquarters in Washington D.C.
Adoption
Lympo Runs into Lithuanian Marathon to Reward Participants with Crypto Tokens
Up to 70 percent of European adults are overweight, according to the World Health Organization.
Bitcoin › Adoption
The Bitcoin Foundation Secures Funding to Educate Stakeholders, Regulators and More
Despite Bitcoin’s 80 percent decline in the market dominance it held in January 2017, it is still the most recognizable name in cryptocurrency, and The Bitcoin Foundation is taking advantage of this with new initiatives to educate lawmakers, regulators, the general public, the media and more through training programs and seminars.
Tron › Technology
Tron Foundation Debuts Tron Virtual Machine For dApp Developers
In a move to bolster adoption of dApps on its network, Tron has launched its new Tron Virtual Machine, as well as a suite of smart contract development tools, to meet evolving developer needs.
Bitcoin › Adoption
Bitmain Prepares for Inaugural World Digital Mining Summit
Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu and Bitcoin( dot com) CEO Roger Ver are set to discuss upcoming ecosystem developments, protocol upgrades and more during the first-ever World Digital Mining Summit, taking place September 21-23, in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Canada › Adoption
Canada’s Coinsquare Exchange Unveils European Expansion Plans
The Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare will debut its services in the European market in Q4 2018, marking its first international expansion under the Coinsquare brand.
Altcoins
Former Ethereum Foundation Adviser Joins Kin Ecosystem Board of Directors
William Mougayar, a former Ethereum Foundation adviser, has joined the board of directors at the Kin Ecosystem Foundation.
Coinbase › San Francisco › Exchanges
Coinbase Rebrands Toshi as Coinbase Wallet
Toshi’s refreshed image, unveiled August 15, will aid in Coinbase’s effort to “invest in products that will define the future of the decentralized web.” Say Farewell to Toshi In a blog post published August 15, Coinbase has revealed that its crypto wallet Toshi will be rebranded as Coinbase Wallet.
Adoption
KuCoin Names Ian Balina as Global Titan Ambassador
Unveiled August 10, the KuCoin ambassador program will allow crypto-industry experts to suggest new blockchain and cryptocurrency projects for listing on the exchange.
Binance › Adoption
Binance Launches Education Platform for Blockchain, Crypto
One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance, has unveiled a new educational platform that will provide free resources for the burgeoning cryptocurrency and blockchain industries.
Stellar › Altcoins
Facebook Denies Stellar Partnership Rumors
David Marcus has stepped down from the Coinbase board, citing a conflict of interest.
Trading
Saudi Arabia Officials: Cryptocurrency Trading Illegal
State officials in Saudi Arabia reissue warnings against trading and investing in cryptocurrencies.
Adoption
Social Casino Game to Bet on Cryptocurrencies
Europe-based KamaGames will launch its own token to allow its more than 100 million players a new, easier alternative to purchasing in-game chips.
Bitcoin · Ethereum › Adoption
Video App to Reward Users with Bitcoin, Ethereum
The new, token-based user incentive program will aim to propel mainstream awareness and adoption among the masses within the cryptocurrency and blockchain spaces.
Bitcoin › Adoption
DEA: Criminal Activity Drops 80% in Bitcoin Transactions
Since Bitcoin’s inception, many crypto aficionados have worked to dissociate their favorite digital coin from the notion that it may be used for illegal activity, and new data from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proving that criminal activity in the space is massively shrinking.
Erica Garber is a journalist and editor with a passion for a breadth of industries as well as a deep interest in new technologies. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, her work has appeared in publications including Playboy, Time Out Chicago, Modern Luxury and License Global magazine.
