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Ethereum's Growing Gas Crisis
The words of concern are warranted - because of changing conditions on the network, there's a possibility users of the startup's wallet software are overpaying for transactions.
MakerDAO Pilots Stablecoin With TradeShift to Speed Up Payments
MakerDao, the blockchain startup behind the ERC-20 based stablecoin DAI, announced it has started a pilot program with the supply chain management startup Tradeshift to speed up the payment process for small businesses via blockchain.
Report: Mining Giant Bitmain Valued at $12 Billion in New Funding Round
Chinese bitcoin mining giant Bitmain has reportedly closed a Series B round funding, which values the firm at approximately $12 billion.
South Korea Recognizes Crypto Exchanges With Launch of Blockchain Classification System
South Korea has taken another step towards the legitimization of cryptocurrency with the announcement of a new regulatory initiative that will see blockchain platforms and businesses governed by a new classification system.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Theft Rising in 2018 According to CipherTrace
On July 3rd, 2018, CipherTrace reported that the first half of 2018 had three times the amount of cryptocurrency exchange theft than all of 2017.
YouTube Added as Defendant in Class Action Lawsuit Against BitConnect
According to court documents filed July 3, YouTube has been added as a defendant in a class action lawsuit against BitConnect.
India's Ruling Party Accused of Involvement in 'Mega Bitcoin Scam'
The Indian National Congress party, the largest political party in the nation, is accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party of money laundering through bitcoin.
Dutch Speed Trading Firm Enters Crypto Market Despite Regulator's Warnings
Amsterdam-based speed trader Flow Traders NV has entered the cryptocurrency market despite the warnings of the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets not to buy and sell digital currencies, Bloomberg reported July 5.Europe's largest trader of exchange-traded funds Flow Traders NV is reportedly the first firm to buy and sell exchange-traded notes based on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
POWX: The New Effort to Change Bitcoin
A long-controversial bid to change bitcoin just got a big boost.
Romania Releases Draft Bill Regulating the Issuance of Digital Currency
To be approved by the BNR, entities should develop a formal framework to manage the carefully designed e-money issuance activity.
Venezuela to Fund Housing for Homeless With National Cryptocurrency Petro
The Venezuelan Minister of Habitat and Housing Ildemaro Villarroel has announced that the country's government is planning to fund the construction of houses for the homeless with the national cryptocurrency Petro, Criptotendencia reports Thursday, June 5.The government will fund a project called the "Great Mission for Venezuela Housing," which aims to make quality housing more accessible to the homeless.
Maltese Parliament Passes Pro-Blockchain Laws, Establishing Malta as "Blockchain Island"
The Maltese Parliament passed a series of pro-blockchain bills into law, heralding the launch of a new concrete legal framework for blockchain industry within the island nation.
India: Senior Opposition Member Demands Probe Into 'Mega Bitcoin Scam'
An official from Indian opposition party the Indian National Congress has demanded a probe into a "Mega Bitcoin scam," The Hindu reports July 5.
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to Study Blockchain Implementation
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has initiated studies of blockchain technology with a view to subsequently embrace the technology and integrate it into the bank's business processes, local news outlet NewsDay reported July 5.Speaking at the Alpha Media Holdings' Banks and Banking breakfast meeting in Harare yesterday, RBZ governor John Mangudya reportedly said that the bank is looking to embrace the technology.
Iceland Prepares for a Post-Bitcoin Future
In February 2018, poet and former Icelandic presidential candidate, Andri Snær Magnason, took to Twitter to decry the immense energy consumption of Bitcoin miners.
The EU's Biggest ETF Firm Expands Into Crypto Products
Europe's largest trader of exchange-traded funds is now entering the crypto world.
Bittrex and Invest.com Partner on New Crypto Trading Platform
Bittrex, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange platform, and invest.com, a fintech startup based in London, are set to launch a new EU-focused crypto trading platform.
The History of Tezos: The Infamous ICO Trying to Rebound Amidst Lawsuits and Disputes
On June 30, almost a year after the widely successful ICO - a project that raised $232 million worth of BTC and ETH back in July 2017, setting a record at the time - which was followed by an internal dispute and several class-action lawsuits, the Tezos Foundation has finally launched its beta network.
Deadline for Implementing Indian Central Bank's Ban on Crypto Dealings Ends
The Reserve Bank of India's deadline to implement ban to stop dealing with all crypto-related accounts expires Thursday, July 5, local news outlet The Times of India reports.
IBM Signs $740 Million Deal With Australian Gov't to Use Blockchain for Data Security
IBM has signed a five-year AU$1 billion deal with the Australian government to use blockchain and other new technologies to improve data security, Bloomberg reports Thursday, July 5.The major contract will see IBM provide technology such as blockchain, automation and artificial intelligence to Australian federal departments, including defense and home affairs.
Block.one Appoints Former Jefferies Asia CEO to Lead VC Arm
One, the company that designed the EOS blockchain software, has appointed a former executive from Jefferies Group LLC to lead its $1 billion venture capital arm.
Immutability in Doubt: Do We Need to Protect Blockchain Data?
The new law in Michigan seems to be aimed, rather, at protecting the network from so-called "51 percent attacks", which have become a serious problem for the entire crypto community in 2018.Blockchain data immutabilityThe word "Immutable" is heard frequently when people speak about blockchain.
IBM Wants to Track 'Collaborative Coding' Milestones on a Blockchain
A new patent application from IBM outlines a way for developers to catalog coding updates and milestones on a blockchain.
IRS Launches International Crypto Tax Enforcement Coalition
The US Internal Revenue Service has launched an international joint task force focusing on cryptocurrencies in order to investigate crypto-related tax evasion and money laundering.
Another Ripple Lawsuit Claims XRP Is A Security
Distributed ledger startup Ripple is facing another class-action lawsuit tied to the legal classification of the XRP cryptocurrency.
Collectable Crypto Game Introduces Personalized Artist-Designed Avatars
The recently-launched collectable crypto game Blockchain Cuties is set to take the personalized gaming experience to the next level, with plans to introduce ultra-customized avatars designed by graphic artists.
Crypto Markets See Small Slump, Bitcoin Keeps Above $6,500 Threshold
Thursday, July 5: crypto markets are seeing some red, with most major coins down up to 3 percent in 24 hours to press time.
Up 50%: Ethos Rallies Big After Crypto Wallet Launch
Gravity-defying might be the best way to describe the "Ethos" token market this week.
Former Jefferies Asia CEO to Lead $1 Billion EOS VC Arm
The former CEO in Asia for Jefferies Group LLC, a major global investment banking firm, has joined as head of EOS' $1 billion venture capital arm effective Thursday, July 5.
South Korea Legitimizes Blockchain Industry With Major New Classification Standards
The South Korean government is drafting major new industry classification standards for the domestic blockchain industry, local crypto news outlet The BChain reports Thursday, July 5.Three Korean ministries - the National Statistical Office, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Information and Communication - are said to have been working since the end of last month to produce the final draft of a new blockchain industry classificatory scheme by the end of July.The scheme will reportedly serve as a basis for policy making, notably aimed towards "Blockchain promotion and regulatory frameworks," and covers areas including blockchain systems construction, decentralized applications development, and cryptocurrency exchanges and transactions.
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