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Ripple Cofounder Chris Larsen at Money2020 FinTech Conference: ‘Silicon Valley Has Missed the Boat’
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen sat down for a discussion on the cryptocurrency space and creating an internet of value with Arjan Schütte, the Founder…
Stablecoins
Tether Destroys 500 Million of Its USDT Coin
According to transaction data from Tether’s accounts, it took 500 million USDT permanently out of circulation on Wednesday. Tether has just destroyed 500M USDt from…
Exchanges
The First Full XRP Exchange is Now Live
The first fully XRP-based exchange, called XRP United, launched on Tuesday and is now live. The First Full XRP Based Exchange now LIVE XRP…
Adoption
Albania Planning Crypto Regulation Framework
The Albanian government is planning a regulatory framework for digital assets in an effort to become a hub for digital asset investment in the…
Technology
HTC’s New Exodus 1 Phone to Use Blockchain Tech, Pre-Order With Cryptocurrency
On Oct. 23 at the Web3 Summit event in Germany, HTC announced the launch of its Exodus 1 smartphone which will include the manufacturer’s…
Regulation
Spain Approves Bill Requiring Crypto Holders to Disclose Assets
On Oct. 19, Spain’s Ministry of Finance approved an anti-fraud law requiring all holders of cryptocurrency in the country to disclose their asset balances,…
Culture
Johnny Depp Signs Deal With Crypto Entertainment Platform TaTaTu
The Hollywood Reporter revealed Monday that film star Johnny Depp will team up with crypto-centric entertainment streaming platform TaTaTu. The company is owned by…
Interview
Is Delayed Proof of Work the Answer to 51% Attacks? [INTERVIEW]
Earlier in October, an ethical hacker who goes by the handle GeoCold on Twitter announced the live-streaming of a 51% attack on the alt coin…
Adoption
Visa Partners With IBM to Launch Blockchain-Based Digital Identity System
Visa announced Sunday that it is readying a blockchain-based digital identity system in partnership with IBM for use with B2B Connect, its international payment service.…
Scams
Crypto Money Laundering Rules to Be In Place by June, Says FATF
Paris-based global money laundering watchdog organization Financial Action Task Force (FATF) laid out requirements on Friday for jurisdictions across the globe, saying they would…
Adoption
Is the Blockchain the Right Tool to Fix Voting Problems?
A group of researchers from The Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (IC3) laid out in an op-ed published Oct. 19 why they believe the…
Culture
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled Sued for Involvement in Centra ICO Scam
According to TMZ, world-renowned boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and famed record producer DJ Khaled are dealing with the fallout of a class action lawsuit…