DeFi
Regulation
Cryptocurrency Airdrops and Bounty Campaigns Face SEC Hammer
The regulatory scrutiny over ICOs has led to the arrival of token “airdrops,” or free tokens in exchange for a few marketing efforts. However,…
Adoption
South Korea Invests $4.4 Billion in Blockchain Technology
Despite showing reluctance toward cryptocurrencies, the South Korean government revealed its intention to “nurture” eight growing sectors of the domestic economy–including blockchain technology. Korea's…
Analysis
Vitalik Buterin Goes on ‘Tweet Storm’ About Ethereum’s Casper
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin unleashed a “tweet storm,” Aug. 16, presumably to succinctly explain the Casper protocol to crypto-enthusiasts while dismissing rumors and misconceptions.…
Adoption
UEFA to Distribute Football Tickets via Blockchain Application
In another example of blockchain technology's prowess, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) revealed that it distributed 100 percent of the tickets for…
Adoption
Bitcoin Permabull Pantera Capital Details $175 Million Crypto-Fund
Cryptocurrency- and blockchain-focused investment fund Pantera Capital is aggressively pursuing its belief in the burgeoning asset class as it seeks a mammoth $175 million…
Adoption
Venezuela: Petro Cryptocurrency Becomes National Unit-of-Account
The cryptocurrency situation in Venezuela received a push on Tuesday, Aug. 14, after President Nicolás Maduro announced that the state-issued Petro token is legally…
Culture
Bitcoin Investor Sues AT&T For $224 Million in Alleged Crypto Fraud
While cryptocurrency scams and lawsuits are usually based on “exit-scams” and outright frauds, Michael Terpin, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency investor, has filed a mammoth $224…
Hacks
Report: Fraudulent Monero Mining Generates $100K Per Month for Hackers
A German university released a cryptocurrency mining-centric report, Aug. 14, noting a rise in revenue generated by illegal mining software, despite the fall in…
Adoption
Thailand Greenlights Seven Crypto Operators to Service Clients
Seven cryptocurrency businesses were approved by Thai regulators, Aug. 16, to legally conduct digital asset operations as part of the country's shift toward optimizing…
Crypto
Ethereum: Cashing Out Fears Drive Falling Ether Prices, Protocol Co-Founder Refutes Worries
The vast number of ICOs built on the Ethereum platform were seen as a catalyst for 2017’s ether bull run. Now, lack of activity…
Adoption
Cryptocurrency Custodian Services are Wall Street’s Chance at Being Crypto-Relevant
Despite the world’s top banks and financial institutions taking periodic jabs at the cryptocurrency market, a behind-the-scenes look suggests substantial interest. With the rising…
Adoption
EU Officials Propose ICO Regulations, Set Fixed Fundraising Limits
The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has called for the creation of strict regulations pertaining to initial coin offerings (ICOs). Parliament…