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JP Morgan Analysts: Bitcoin Price Could Sink Even Further, Crypto Values Unproven
Analysts at JP Morgan have predicted that Bitcoin could fall below $1,260, while banks will not benefit from blockchain for at least three to five years, Reuters reported on Jan. 24.
Redditors Attempt to Fool Bitcoin Sentiment Bots
Redditors, in a humorous attempt to push up bitcoin prices, are trying to fool trading bots that scrape the forum for sentiment.
Harvard and Levi Strauss Collaborate to Develop Blockchain-Based Factory Safety System
Harvard University and American clothing company Levi Strauss & Co announced a collaboration with the New America think tank to develop a blockchain factory safety system, Reuters reported on Jan. 24.
Blockchain Media Startup CEO Steps Down for Tech Role at Washington Post
Jarrod Dicker, CEO of the media monetization startup Po.et, has been named the Washington Post's Vice President of Commercial Technology and Development.
Unconfirmed: Novogratz's Galaxy Digital to Raise $250 Million to Offer Crypto Loans
Mike Novogratz's crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital is reportedly raising at least $250 million to offer loans to crypto-related firms, according to an unconfirmed report published by American news site Business Insider on Jan. 23.
New York Financial Regulator Grants BitLicense to Robinhood and LibertyX
Stock and crypto trading app Robinhood has received a BitLicense to operate in New York, the New York State Department of Financial Services reports on Jan. 24.
Samsung's Previously Denied Ethereum Wallet Surfaces in Allegedly Leaked Galaxy S10 Images
Images allegedly portraying the upcoming smartphone Samsung Galaxy S10 showing a "Samsung Blockchain Keystore" app surfaced on Twitter on Jan. 23.
IBM, Aetna, PNC Explore Medical Data Blockchain for 100 Million Health Plans
IBM is collaborating with a group of major players in the healthcare space to improve the way sensitive data is shared and make health claims and transactions more efficient - all in the form of a "Blockchain-based ecosystem."
XRP Market Cap May Be Overstated by Billions, Messari Report Estimates
A new report from crypto data startup Messari estimates that the true market capitalization and circulating supply of the digital asset XRP is markedly less than what data sources currently present.
International Police Collaboration Leads to Arrest of Suspect in $11 Million IOTA Theft
Following international police collaboration, a 36-year-old individual suspected of the theft of over $11 million in IOTA, as well as fraud and money laundering, has been arrested on Jan. 24.
Robinhood, LibertyX Receive Licenses from New York Regulators
Stock trading startup Robinhood and bitcoin ATM provider LibertyX have become the latest companies to be granted New York's BitLicense.
Suspect Behind $11 Million Crypto Theft Arrested in Europol-Led Operation
An investigation by EU law enforcement agency Europol and British and German police agencies has led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man suspected of carrying out a spate of crypto thefts.
Italian Government Introduces Blockchain Terms in Regulation for First Time
The Italian Senate committee has approved an amendment on blockchain industry regulation, Cointelegraph Italia reports on Jan. 24.
Galaxy Digital Raising $250 Million to Offer Loans to Crypto Firms: Report
Galaxy Digital, the crypto merchant bank launched by former hedge fund manager Michael Novogratz, is reportedly raising $250 million to build a credit fund.
International Monetary Fund Says Growth of Blockchain in Malta Poses Significant Risks
A mission from the International Monetary Fund has judged that the growth of blockchain in Malta has created significant risks of money laundering and terrorism financing in the island's economy.
Report: MIT Researchers Design Cryptocurrency 99% Less Data-Intensive Than Bitcoin
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reportedly developed a cryptocurrency that needs transaction-verifying nodes to store 99 percent less data when compared to Bitcoin.
Despite Previous Criticism, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Doesn't Celebrate Bitcoin's Decline
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has reiterated his negative stance on Bitcoin, stressing that he does not really care about the cryptocurrency.
Augur Interface Veil Acquires Search Engine for Prediction Markets
Global, the leading site for exploring data on Augur prediction markets.
Singapore's Monetary Authority Halts Local STO Due to Regulatory Violations
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has prevented a local initial coin offering from launching a security token offering in the country.
Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to List Security Tokens
The Jamaica Stock Exchange is planning to list security tokens as tradeable assets for clients.
Binance Follows Major Cryptocurrency Exchanges With Launch of OTC Trading Desk
Number-one ranked cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced it had launched its over-the-counter trading desks for larger transactions, according to a Jan. 23 blog post.
Icelandic Bitcoin Mining Thief Jailed for Stealing $2 Million in Equipment and Fleeing Custody
Icelandic Bitcoin mining equipment thief, Sindri Þór Stefánsson, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison on Jan. 17th. He was re-apprehended in the Netherlands after he fled custody and boarded a flight to Stockholm from Reykjavik in April 2018.
UK Standards Institution Partners With Blockchain Startup for Supply Chain Compliance
The United Kingdom's national standards body, the British Standards Institution, has partnered with blockchain company OriginTrail to increase supply chain transparency.
Bitcoin Price Defends $3.5K After Cboe Pulls ETF Proposal
With bitcoin showing resilience to negative news flow, a strong bullish move is looking increasingly likely.
OKCoin Founder Buys Controlling Share in Hong Kong-Listed Firm in $60+ Mln Deal
Star Xu, founder of exchange services provider OKCoin and the world's second-largest crypto exchange OKEx, has bought a controlling share in a Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed firm for around $60 million.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange CEO Casts Doubt on Crypto Miner IPO Filings
New comments from the chief executive of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange may have dampened the hopes of several cryptocurrency mining giants that have filed for initial public offerings.
StanChart's Singapore Unit Completes First Blockchain-Powered Trade Finance Deal
The Singapore unit of London-headquartered multinational banking and financial services firm Standard Chartered has completed its first blockchain-powered trade finance deal.
OKCoin Founder Buys Hong Kong-Listed Firm in $60 Million Deal
Mingxing "Star" Xu, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin, has become the largest individual shareholder of a public company listed in Hong Kong via a $60 million acquisition.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Head Hints at Incompatibility of Bitmain IPO
The head of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has addressed queries about initial public offering listings amid confusion over Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain's application.
US: New Hampshire Bill Aims to Legalize Bitcoin for State Payments in 2020
Lawmakers in the U.S. state of New Hampshire are currently considering a bill to legalize payment of fees and taxes in Bitcoin, documents originally published on Jan. 3 reveal.
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