DeFi
Adoption
Caribbean: Major Bank Partners with Fintech Startup to Explore Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency
West Indian fintech startup Bitt has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sint Maarten and the Central Bank of Curaçao (CBCS) to explore the…
Regulation
Despite Korea’s Inhibitions, Jeju Island Pushes for ICO Regulations
Spearheading development to establish Jeju Island as a blockchain and cryptocurrency hub, Governor Won Hee-ryong issued a formal request to the Korean government, Aug.…
Adoption
China: Government Officials Educated about Blockchain Technology
In yet another effort to supplement a thorough understanding and adoption of distributed ledger system, the Communist Party of China (CPC) released a “primer”…
Adoption
India: Government Officials Propose “Crypto Tokens,” Maintain Negative Crypto Outlook
Despite continuing to maintain an unfavorable stance for cryptocurrencies and citing their potential role in money laundering, Indian government officials revealed they are looking…
Crypto
IOHK Calls Out Ethereum’s Casper Protocol In Favor of Own “Ouroboros”
Based on two social discussions over Reddit, H.K.-based IOHK, the parent company of Cardano and Ethereum Classic blockchains, released a detailed comparison between Casper…
Hacks
Augur: Fake Data Loophole Discovered by Bounty Hunter
Blockchain-based predictions marketplace Augur is under fire after a significant security vulnerability was uncovered by bounty hunters who could potentially be used to sift…
Adoption
Ripple Partners with Madonna for Malawi Children’s Fundraiser
Blockchain-based payments processor Ripple, announced its partnership with pop star icon Madonna for endorsing a fundraiser in Malawi, Africa. This post was written in collaboration with Aliesha…
Scams
Massive Cryptocurrency Botnet Scam Unearthed on Twitter
While fake cryptocurrency accounts on Twitter may pass off as failed tactics to amateur investors, a major security researcher believes the epidemic is an…
Adoption
Thailand: Central Bank Allows Institutions to Open Crypto-Specific Subsidiaries
Continuing its decisive development spree for the optimal growth of the cryptocurrency sector, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) passed a resolution to allow local…
Adoption
No Coffee for Bitcoin: Starbucks Clarifies Media Rumors
Despite extensive media attention about Starbucks’ impending entry in the cryptocurrency retail sector, the coffee giant formally explains such reports in a statement to…
Investments
Hashgraph raises $100 Million, now valued at $6 billion
Hedera Hashgraph, a company using an improved blockchain version that claims to be faster, securer, and more scalable than existing blockchain networks raised $100…
Adoption
NYSE Parent Company Brings Bitcoin Futures and Starbucks Payments to Crypto Market
According to a press release on August 3, 2018, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) parent organization and 22 other bourses…