New Zealand Cryptocurrency Exchange Forced into Bank Account Closure
Cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has announced that its bank is to close its New Zealand dollar-tethered (NZDT) trading accounts. "Unfortunately, our current...
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WWF Uses a Blockchain to Eradicate Illegal Fishing and Slavery in the Tuna Industry
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has started using blockchain technology to stamp out illegal fishing in the tuna...
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor: Bitcoin Investing is a ‘Gamble’
Nigeria's central bank governor has become the latest to speak out against bitcoin, claiming that investing in it is a...
Digital Currencies Creating ‘Frenetic Activity’ in Millennial Investing: Brokerage Firm CEO
Retail investor activity is on the rise, claims the CEO of brokerage firm TD Ameritrade, thanks in part to heightened...
$180,000 Salaries: Blockchain Developers in High Demand in Switzerland
Blockchain developers in Switzerland are in high demand, with many on salaries amounting to as much as $180,000 a year....
Cryptocurrency Use in Illicit Activity ‘Small’ Compared to USD Volume: US Treasury Official
In December, the U.S. Senate Judiciary held a full panel hearing focusing on a bill designed to modernise anti-money laundering...
UK’s Largest Property Firm Says Blockchain Will ‘Absolutely’ Have a Function
The U.K.’s largest commercial property development and investment company has said that the blockchain will ‘absolutely’ play a role in...
Deutsche Bank Executive: Bitcoin Isn’t Going Anywhere
With bitcoin continuing to rise in value, executives at the Deutsche Bank are in agreement when they claim that the...
Man Accused of Kidnapping, Armed Robbery and Theft of $1.8 Million in Ether
A 35-year-old man has been indicted for orchestrating a kidnapping, armed robbery, and the theft of more than $1.8 million...
Bitcoin Futures Isn’t Taking Gold’s Shine Away: Goldman Sachs
As interest continues to surge for bitcoin, could it soon become the new gold? According to Goldman Sachs, the answer...
Indian Bitcoin Investors Face Paying Taxes on their Bitcoin Sales [Profits]
Investors in India are finding that they may be subject to paying tax after selling their bitcoin following the Reserve...
UK Government Urged to Look at Blockchain Tech for Identity Services
Blockchain technology could be used to improve the U.K. government's efforts to provide citizens greater control over how their information...
Bitcoin Price to Hit $50,000 Next Year: Private Venture Capitalist
Kenetic Capital managing partner has said that he expects bitcoin to reach $50,000 by the end of 2018 as the...
First Bitcoin Dispute Due for Trial in Singapore
The first legal trial involving bitcoin is due to take place in Singapore at the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC)....
Wall Street Banks Revolt Against Bitcoin Futures Contracts Launch
Wall Street banks are hitting back at the upcoming bitcoin futures contracts, claiming that the finance system isn't ready with...
Mariah Carey, G-Eazy, and Motorhead Now Accept Monero for Music Merchandise
Bitcoin may have garnered plenty of interest this year, but altcoins are stepping up to the plate, offering their services...
MasterCard-Backed Revolut Enables Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments
A London-based digital payments company is allowing its customers to buy, hold, and exchange bitcoin and other digital currencies through...
Katy Perry Talks Bitcoin with Warren Buffett, Tells 175 Million Followers About it
American pop singer and songwriter, Katy Perry recently took some time out of singing to sit down with Warren Buffett...
China’s Central Bank Believes Bitcoin will be Dead in a River
A People's Bank of China (PBoC) official has stated that he thinks bitcoin will end up floating down a river...
Traditional Money on the Decline Amid Rising Interest in Digital Currencies
Paying with traditional banknotes is on the decline as interest in contactless payments and digital currencies rises. That's according to...
Coinbase Ordered to Hand Over 14,000 User Accounts to the IRS
If you happen to be one of the 14,000 Coinbase users who've received over $20,000 through its accounts, the Internal...
Bank of France Governor: Invest in Bitcoin ‘At Your Own Risk’
The governor of the Bank of France has become the latest to voice a warning about investing in bitcoin, stating...
New Zealand’s Regulator Warns Against Teenager’s NZD$220 Million ICO
New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a warning to potential investors to stay away from a teen's NZD$220...
Hedge Fund Platforms Reject Bitcoin Funds, Fear It’s a Fad
Bitcoin is continuing its upward trajectory, hitting a record high above $11,000 this week. Yet, despite its rising value, hedge...
Area 51 Aliens Had Nothing to Do with Anheuser-Busch’s Planned Asset Sales
Anheuser-Busch InBev appears to be considering a...
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