eToro adds IOTA cryptocurrency to platform
The currency shows promising use as an IoT platform.
Bitcoin
Virtual Commodity Association becomes reality
US-based self-regulatory organisation fires up for better digital exchanges.
Infographic: which country trades the most Bitcoin?
UK-based TotalCrypto explains Bitcoin trading volume by country.
Coinbase acquires Distributed Systems for digital identity dream
Anonymity and privacy. Even when it comes to financial details.
SFOX raises $23m funding for crypto asset management platform
Series A funding round led by Tribe Capital and Social Capital.
Blockchain: from crypto casino to cross-company data management
What different types of blockchain uses are there, where does cryptocurrency fit in, and why should insurers even care?
Blockchain Board of Derivatives trading platform goes live
The “world’s first hybrid cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform”.
Overstock’s blockchain subsidiary bags $270m funding
Chinese private equity firm GSR Capital sees a hero in tZero.
Infographic: the stats and story behind Bitcoin ATMs
CoinIQ has a quick look at some key Bitcoin ATM statistics.
Crypterium releases crypto-fiat solution
Its tool allows users to top up their mobile phone balance.
ICE is Bakkt to the future for digital assets
Intercontinental Exchange forms a new company.
Coinbase gives UK crypto payments pace
Offers same day deposits and withdrawals from crypto accounts to British bank account.
FATF steps up fight against crypto crimes
Financial Action Task Force concerned over AML and CTF activities.
AlphaPoint’s blockchain fuels crypto exchange DCEX
DCEX is using Ripple’s digital currency, XRP, as its base currency.
GMEX takes gold-coated stake in Usave Blockchain
All part of a plan to build a digital exchange for physical gold.
What the future of payments and cryptocurrencies will look like
Three key factors currently preclude cryptocurrency from gaining widespread payments acceptance.
Coinbase unveils crypto e-gift card for Uber and Google Play
All enabled via its partnership with WeGift.
Blockchain network Nervos nervelessly nets $28m funding
Backed by investors Polychain Capital and Sequoia China.
Mastercard files patent for blockchain-based transactions
Looking at consumer protection, but its interest in patents is nothing new.
IBM adds strength to Stronghold’s crypto token launch
Stronghold calls it “first and only” venture-backed USD anchor on Stellar Network.
Japan revamps regulator for fintech action
The Strategy Development and Management Bureau is born.
US regulator lures crypto fools with fake ICO site
HoweyCoins might look real, but it isn’t.
BitGo brings right flow to Cinnober crypto exchange solutions
Will use BitGo’s crypto wallet solution.
Tradeshift meets its MakerDAO for blockchain payments
MakerDAO is creator of Dai, a decentralised stablecoin.
Kleros teams with Market Protocol for decentralised derivatives trading
Another step for Kleros to build its dispute resolution infrastructure.
Crypto gold rush: regulations and the next trillion dollar tug of war
Bitcoin won’t look anything like it is today. It will have a different name, if it exists.
Maltese lawmakers welcome blockchain and crypto action
Nation’s parliament has officially passed three bills.
The changing face of the venture capitalist
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain have the potential to change the face of the venture capitalist.
Crypto trading platform DXE turns to Mitek for digital ID duties
DXE will use Mobile Verify solution to stay cool with compliance.
Andreessen Horowitz unleashes $300m crypto venture fund
It’s called a16z crypto and seeks to tap into the latest craze.
Trade.io launches crypto-to-crypto exchange
Lugano-based exchange backed by a $50 million liquidity pool.
solarisBank bridges the gap with Blockchain Factory
Wants to become a banking partner for cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
UK start-up Congo to build e-commerce infrastructure
London-based firm is inspired by WordPress and Magento.
Stellar to acquire crypto firm Chain for $500m
Stellar is more interested in the developers rather than its technology.
Abu Dhabi regulator brings crypto under control
Follows the completion of a public consultation.
Crypto firm Fantom menaces rivals with $40m funding
Will build directed acyclic graph-based smart contract platform.
Israel’s crypto regulations drama drags on
Now the Association of Banks in Israel demands regulation.
Square acquires crypto licence in NYC
Gearing up for launch of Cash App, which includes crypto exchange services.
How blockchain could change the global remittance industry
The scope of blockchain for remittance is increasing in emerging markets.
South Korean crypto exchange Coinrail derailed in hack
30% of the coins have been lost and Bitcoin’s value drops.
