Bitfury launches solution to help law-enforcement agencies in investigating crimes committed using Bitcoin

Author – Anujit , Bangalore, India San Francisco, California, USA-based Bitfury, the Bitcoin mining giant and blockchain transaction processing company, has launched a collection of tools called Crystal that will help the law-enforcement agencies in investigation of crimes committed using…

JPMorgan Chase, US largest Bank Admits cryptocurrencies could disrupt the Banking Industry

The largest bank in the US has admitted cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology could disrupt both the traditional markets. The Bank recently banned credit card-crypto transactions, citing Compliance with Anti-money laundering laws, Consumer protection and tackling crypto related credit card…

Wyoming House Approves Two Bills Exempting Utility Tokens from Securities Laws

The Wyoming House of Representative passed two pro blockchain and cryptocurrency laws in a landmark; 60 to 0 vote, making it a blockchain friendly state for blockchain startups. Bitcoin miners are already setting mining shop taking advantage of the state’s…

The Big Crypto Acquisition: Wall Street Backed-Circle Acquires Cryptocurrency Exchange Poloniex

Author – Sam Fintech startup Circle Internet Financial Ltd reported it acquired Cryptocurrency Exchange Poloniex the 14th largest crypto exchange by 24 hours trade volume. The acquisition makes it a close rival for the Coinbase one of the largest crypto…

Cryptocurrencies included in Bank of America Business risk list

Author – Sam Reads, UK Bank of America admitted cryptocurrencies pose a material risk to its business model in its annual report. In a report published and filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bank of America -one…

NEO—towards the future smart economy, What it is and Where it is headed ?

What is NEO? NEO is one of the most exciting cryptocurrency in the market. Since its December 2014 launch, NEO has become the largest cryptocurrency in China, and the 7th largest in terms of global market capitalization. By the end…

Atari, the maker of Pac-Man, is entering the cryptocurrency space

Author – Anujit Atari, best known as makers of the hugely popular 1980s video games “Pac-Man”, “Space Invaders”, and “Pong”, is trying to rebrand themselves as a serious player in the cryptocurrency space. As part of their February 8th announcement,…

The Taxman’s whip: Tax regulations and the Crypto market

Author – Same Reeds, UK When Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ruled the dark web, authorities were less interested in their financial impact and their relevance in the mainstream sector. However, policymakers can be seen to have changed their earlier views…

IMF Chief Lagarde & United States Treasury Says Global Cryptocurrency Regulations are Inevitable

Author – Sam Reads, UK The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, recently warned that the international community and regulators should take early action on the cryptocurrencies. She further said that digital currency regulations are “inevitable.” IMF purpose…

ICO Regulation: UAE Regulator Caution Residents over ICO Related Risks

Author – Sam Reads, UK UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the kingdom financial market watchdog and regulator issued an investor warning alarm, over-investment in initial coin offering (ICO).  The investor alarm was published over the weekend warning investors about…