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Major League Baseball Collectibles Are Coming to Ethereum
Major League Baseball is turning to blockchain to expand its fanbase.
How Two Guys Made $100k Trading Digital Cats on Ethereum, Merit of Digital Collectibles
In December 2017, two individuals made more money trading digital cats on the blockchain than most crypto traders have made in all of 2018 trading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
United Nations Puts Blockchain at Center of New 'High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation'
The United Nations' Secretary-General António Guterres has created a 'High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation,' which explicitly puts blockchain technology on the agenda, UN News revealed yesterday, July 12.
Hedge Fund Billionaire Steven Cohen Is Getting into Crypto
Billionaire investor Steven Cohen, once dubbed the "Hedge Fund King," has reportedly entered the crypto space.
South Korea to Simplify Blockchain Investment With New Legislative Changes
South Korea regulators vowed to introduce friendly blockchain investment legislation in a meeting July 13, the latest chapter of an ongoing push to promote the technology nationally.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Rapidly Growing Despite Price
Despite Bitcoin's 2018 price slump, the dominant cryptocurrency's hash rate continues to surge at an astonishing pace.
Chinese Tech Firm Probed Over Launch of Crypto-Mining Video Console
Leshi Internet, a Chinese video streaming provider with a history of financial troubles, is being questioned by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange over its subsidiary's move into the crypto space.
How Malta Is Becoming the Blockchain Hub of the World: A Talk With Leading Law Firm
On July 4, 2018, the Parliament of Malta approved a regulatory framework for blockchain technology, making Malta one of the most 'blockchain-friendly' countries in the world.
American Express Files Patent for Blockchain-Powered Proof-of-Payment System
Financial services giant American Express has filed a patent for a blockchain-based proof-of-payment system, according to filing published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Thursday, July 12.
US Judge Delays Crypto Fraud Ruling Pending CFTC Response
A federal judge has postponed any decision on a crypto fraud case brought by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission against alleged scammer Patrick McDonnell.
CoinList's Fifth ICO Is a $61 Million Bid to Tokenize All the Assets
On Monday, the wider world of token entrepreneurs and investors took notice when the company opened registration for its fifth sale.
Lightspeed Ventures May Launch a Dedicated Cryptocurrency Fund
Menlo Park-based venture capital firm, Lightspeed Ventures Partners, reportedly raised over one billion dollars for entering multiple sectors, including the nascent cryptocurrency and blockchain market.
Bloomberg: Billionaire Steven Cohen Backs Crypto, Blockchain Hedge Fund
Billionaire Steven Cohen, the founder of Point72 Asset Management, is reportedly backing a crypto and blockchain-focused hedge fund, Bloomberg reports Friday, July 13.
Bancor Creates Crime-fighting 'Crypto Defenders' as Scorn Over $12 Mln Hack Escalates
Self-styled "Decentralized" exchange platform Bancor pledged to tackle cybercrime threats to cryptocurrency entities in a blog post July 12 as it resumed operations following a $12 mln hack this week.
IRS Joins the J5, Should We Prepare to the International Enforcement? Expert Take
The IRS's Swiss Bank enforcement efforts may be winding down, but not its push for global tax compliance.
Bitcoin Again Shows Green Shoots After $6K Defense
BTC was expected to drop below $6,000 in the last 24 hours as the bears were on the offensive following an inverted flag breakdown.
How to Avoid Getting Caught in a Phish-net of Scams
Phishing is a type of fraud in which an attacker masquerades as a reputable entity or person via email or other communication channels.
University Researchers Turn to Blockchain to Preserve Cultural Heritage
A team from China's Tsinghua University has filed a patent application detailing a role for blockchain technology in protecting cultural heritage.
Robinhood's Plan to Win the Crypto Exchange War? Kill Trading Fees
Launched early this year, Robinhood Crypto is differentiating itself with zero-fee transactions, with the ultimate goal of doing away with the concept of trading fees in the market altogether.
Physical Bitcoin Attacks and Burglaries on the Rise
Info creator Jameson Lopp, who published a detailed list of physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders on GitHub.
OKCoin Exchange Launches in US Offering Fiat-to-Crypto Trading
Cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin has launched a branch in the U.S. market offering trading services between U.S. dollars and several major cryptocurrencies.
Why Litecoin's Creator Is Buying Into A Bank
Both the Litecoin Foundation, the non-profit that promotes the sixth-largest cryptocurrency and where Lee is a managing director, and Capo's Virgin Islands-based startup had encountered difficulty securing bank accounts - a longstanding problem for the industry.
New Study Says 80 Percent of ICOs Conducted in 2017 Were Scams
A recent study prepared by ICO advisory firm Statis Group revealed that more than 80 percent of initial coin offerings conducted in 2017 were identified as scams.
Bitcoin Price Defends $6K As Upside Potential Builds
May be up slightly at the start of Friday's session, but it remains to be seen if it can build traction above $6,000.
Tether Appoints BMO Anti-Money Laundering Manager as Chief Compliance Officer
Cryptocurrency startup Tether Limited has appointed a former AML Quality Control Manager at the Bank of Montreal to lead the company's regulatory compliance efforts, according to an announcement published July 12.
Police Seize $1.5 Million in Crypto During FIFA Gambling Crackdown
Local police officials in China seized more than $1.5 million worth of cryptocurrencies as part of a crackdown on gambling during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
New York State Regulators Approve New Power Rate Structure for Crypto Miners
New York state regulators have approved a new electricity rate scheme for cryptocurrency miners that will allow them to negotiate contracts, Bloomberg reported July 12.
Australian Bank Bans Use of Home Equity Loans for Crypto Trading
The Australian Bank of Queensland has banned property buyers from using home equity to buy cryptocurrencies, the Financial Review reported July 12.
Coming Soon: The Sirin Labs $1000 Cryptocurrency Focused Phone
The smartphone market is seemingly catching on, as Israel-based Sirin Labs announced a cryptocurrency-powered phone on July 11, 2018.The "Finney".
Startup of Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Creator Receives Three Bitcoin Cash-Related Patents
Blockchain startup nChain, associated with a man who once proclaimed himself to be Bitcoin's creator, has been granted three Bitcoin Cash-related patents by the European Patent Office, according to an official statement July 11.