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Infinito blockchain platform is one stop show
All-in-one and designed for businesses and developers.
Users left in lurch as crypto exchange Liqui closes
Firm says it does not “see any economic point in providing you with our services”.
South Korean crypto exchanges unleash AML initiative
Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Upbit wake up to the threats.
Onfido opens up to Bitcoin payments
Blockchain technology and identity management converge via partnership with BitPay.
Samsung to unveil crypto wallet
The Galaxy S10 will allow users to trade, transact and store coins.
Atom crypto exchange readies for Hong Kong launch
AAX will be powered by tech from London Stock Exchange Group.
FCA answers calls for cryptoasset clarity
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority goes consulting again.
SBI fuels $15m funding in Tangem’s blockchain smart cards
Swiss firm plans to “bring blockchain to people’s everyday life”.
Dutch regulators call for crypto licensing system
AFM and De Nederlandsche Bank have regularly warned against cryptos and ICOs.
Social crypto trader Blockport sets sail
Integrated with mobile banking app Bunq.
Falcon Private Bank unleashes crypto transfers
Swiss bank offering selected cryptocurrencies for private and institutional clients.
Coinbase acquires API data enabler Blockspring
San Francisco-based start-up will still operate independently.
Crypto trading platform Currency.com launches
A firm that has a website as a name is unveiled.
“Cryptofraud”: can the courts keep up?
How are civil courts going to deal with digital currencies in cases of fraud?
Maltese celebrities deny involvement in crypto scam
Police and regulators are investigating the firm Bitcoin Revolution.
Monerium gets $2m funding for e-money on blockchain
Icelandic firm’s latest round includes support from ConsenSys.
Jobs go as ShapeShift suffers in crypto winter
“The latest crypto winter is upon us, and today ShapeShift felt the bitter frost.”
Ethereum Classic trading frozen due to double spend drama
Coinbase stops ETC trading due to detection of deep chain reorganisation.
Fintech firm WB21 caught in storm of allegations
The evidence keeps piling up and the firm stays silent.
South Africa talks tax with crypto task force
Government gets tough on cryptocurrency activities.
Bitcoin begins year in price doldrums
Not an ideal tenth anniversary celebration.
Beam me up crypto confidentiality
New project aims to improves privacy via Mimblewimble protocol.
Crypto DX.Exchange seeks to shake up Nasdaq stock markets
Firm offers digital tokens based on Nasdaq-listed companies’ shares.
Blockchain explorers get fearsome Enjin
Singapore firm unleashes “Google of the blockchain”.
Top ten fintech start-up stories in 2018
New faces and great ambitions. Let the rockets reign in this top ten trip down memory lane.
Top ten fintech infographics in 2018
Let the visuals take over in this cool collection of infographics.
Top ten Bitcoin stories in 2018
Bitcoin enjoyed another lively year. Catch up on the hottest stories.
Everything you need to know about blockchain in Switzerland
Switzerland has introduced a comprehensive legal framework for regulating blockchain on a national level.
Digital Asset CEO Blythe Masters quits
Company’s CEO since 2015 steps down for personal reasons.
CoinAlpha fined $500k for crypto law breach
Blockchain protocol also gets a cease and desist from the US regulator.
Cybercriminal underground dangerously sound
McAfee Labs sees 20% increase in data breaches in financial sector.
Crypto data firm Nomics nabs $3m funding
Arthur Ventures leads the round with Coinbase participating.
Swiss government preps for blockchain bonanza
Federal Council wants to exploit digital opportunities with friendly framework.
IOHK Plutus Fest: bringing science to smart contracts technology
Separating blockchain reality from hype with new platforms based on scientific principles and published research.
AriseBank execs fined $2.5m over ICO scam
US Securities and Exchange Commission lays down the law yet again.
Line acquires GrayHash for fintech security
Looking to improve its messenger, AI, blockchain and digital asset exchange.
solarisBank shines for Boerse Stuttgart’s crypto trading launch
Coming in H1 2019 with solarisBank providing banking services.
Infographic: seven musicians who jumped on the cryptocurrency bandwagon
What do Mariah Carey, Akon and Mel B have in common? (Apart from crap music.)
Avaloq and Gazprombank go crypto for wealthtech
The bank will offer crypto-asset investments from mid-2019.
