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Three Thai Siblings Accused of $24 Million Bitcoin Scam Plead 'Not Guilty'
Three Thai citizens who are currently being prosecuted for allegedly swindling $24 million worth of Bitcoin have pleaded "Not guilty" in the Criminal Court of Bangkok, major Thai newspaper Bangkok Post reports Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Israel's Central Bank 'Not Recommended' to Issue Own Digital Currency
An Israeli study group exploring digital currency options has recommended that the country's central bank not issue its own token, a press release confirmed Nov. 6.
BBVA Leads Blockchain-Based Syndicated Loan of $150 Million with BNP Paribas and MUFG
Spain's second largest bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, has carried out a blockchain-based syndicated loan of $150 million, U.K.-based global financial news agency Finextra reports Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Salesforce Wins Patent Tackling Email Spam With Blockchain
Software giant Salesforce has won a patent outlining how a blockchain-based platform can be used to prevent spam or other unwanted emails from plaguing people's inboxes.
Charlie Shrem 'Committed No Misconduct' Says Lawyer as Winklevoss Lawsuit Continues
An attorney for embattled Bitcoin Foundation founder Charlie Shrem formally hit back on Nov. 5 at accusations by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss as part of an ongoing lawsuit concerning alleged Bitcoin theft.
Taiwan Amends Financial Laws to Fasten Grip on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Cryptocurrency transactions are getting a policy makeover in Taiwan after the country's top financial watchdog agreed to curb illegal transfers and crackdown on those in violation of the law.
Up $100: Bitcoin Price Indicators Grow Increasingly Bullish
Bitcoin looks likely to inch higher toward $6,800 in the near-term, as the technical indicators have grown increasingly bullish in the last 24 hours.
Post-Trade Financial Services Giant, 15 Major Banks Test DLT Project for Credit Derivatives
Global post-trade market infrastructure giant The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is entering the testing phase of its replatformed Trade Information Warehouse based on distributed ledger technology, according to a press release published Nov. 6.
And That's Propping Up Prices, Study Finds
Discord and personal sentiment alone isn't enough to keep prices above zero, according to research from Wang Chun Wei, Ph.D., a finance lecturer at the University of Queensland in Australia.
'Free Transactions Cleared in Five Seconds': Platform to Help Businesses Use Blockchain
A startup is aiming to attract social networks, gaming companies and mobile payment providers through a "Full-service platform" that eliminates the headaches associated with using blockchain technology to reach customers.
California Cybercrime Police Focus on Cryptocurrency SIM Swapping as 'Highest Priority'
U.S. law enforcement consider so-called "SIM swapping" one of its "Highest priorities" in a bid to fight cryptocurrency fraud, security news and investigation blog KrebsonSecurity reported Nov. 7.
Charles Hoskinson: How Ethereum and Cardano's Approach to Scaling Differs
At the Malta Blockchain Summit, Ethereum co-creator and IOHK CEO Charles Hoskinson spoke to CryptoSlate in an exclusive interview to share insights into his early days at Ethereum and the work IOHK has done to develop Cardano from scratch.
BBVA Puts $150 Million Syndicated Loan on Ethereum Blockchain
Spanish banking giant BBVA has completed a pilot that put a syndicated loan for $150 million on the blockchain.
China's Central Bank Issues Warning Against Blockchain Investment 'Bubble'
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, has warned of "Bubbles" in blockchain-related financing and investment, Reuters reported Nov. 6.
Coinbase Offers $5k Egg-Freezing Benefit in Bid to Retain Talent
Silicon Valley cryptocurrency unicorn Coinbase has taken an unusual and expensive step to recruit and retain diverse employees.
Texas Regulator Issues Cease and Desist Order to Cloud Mining Company
The Texas State Securities Board has issued an emergency cease and desist order to an Australia-based cloud mining company AWS Mining PTY LTD for selling unregistered securities, according to an official notice filed Nov. 6.Per the document, AWS Mining along with its multiple agents and Chief Marketing Officer Josiah Kostek have violated the Texas Securities Act by luring the state's residents in purchasing AWS' unregistered cloud mining power contracts and promising a "200 percent passive return on every investment." The company's website also reportedly offers investors to join a multi-level marketing matrix for $20, after which they could earn commissions by operating as sales agents.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Issues Thought Paper on Crypto and Blockchain
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has issued a thought paper on cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure for issuing digital assets, reports the Emirati government news agency WAM Nov. 6.The document was reportedly issued in collaboration with the Central Securities Depositories and under the auspices of the International Securities Service Association, ISSA. In publishing the paper, the ADX seeks to identify the necessary technical and operational criteria for issuing digital assets and supporting financial institutions in offering crypto assets.
The SEC Stops Accepting Public Comments on Bitcoin ETFs, Takes Time to Make Decision
Here's what you should know about the current situation with crypto-related ETFs in the US.What are Bitcoin ETFs?Cointelegraph has previously covered ETFs and why they are important for mass adoption in detail.
Texas Law Enforcer Who Took Down BitConnect: The Hunt for Crypto Cowboys in the Lone Star State [INTERVIEW]
In an exclusive interview, CryptoSlate spoke with the Director of Enforcement at the Texas State Securities Board, Joseph Rotunda, who has presided over more than a hundred investigations into suspect crypto offerings since a 2017 state-wide sweep that rocked BitConnect with an emergency cease-and-desist order.
Bitcoin Cash Price Climbs 11% to Hit 2-Month High
The price of bitcoin cash rose more than 11 percent on Tuesday, pushing its price to a new two-month high.
Port Authority of Valencia Joins Maersk, IBM Blockchain Project for Shipping
The Port Authority of Valencia, Spain, has integrated into the TradeLens platform, a blockchain ecosystem jointly developed by IBM and shipping giant Maersk, according to an official announcement published Nov. 5.Launched in August 2018, the TradeLens platform applies blockchain technology to global supply chains.
Texas Regulators Enter Emergency Stop Against Crypto Mining Firm
The Texas State Securities Board entered an emergency cease-and-desist on Tuesday against a cloud mining company based in Australia that it said was selling unregistered securities.
Crypto Markets in The Green, XRP Sees Major Boost Briefly Overtaking ETH by Market Cap
Tuesday, Nov. 6: top cryptocurrencies have seen strong gains on the day, with Ripple temporarily overtaking Ethereum as the top altcoin by market capitalization.
Study: Crypto Mining Consumes More Energy Than Mineral Mining
A recent study by scientific journal Nature Sustainability published Nov. 5, reveals that crypto mining consumes more energy than mineral mining to produce the same market value.
Charlie Shrem Says He Never Owned Bitcoin Claimed Stolen By Winklevosses
Early bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem is pushing back against an accusation that he stole 5,000 bitcoin from Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, according to recently-published court filings.
Brazil: Tether's New Banking Partner Deltec Suspected of Accepting Laundered Funds
Brazilian law enforcement has solicited the help of Bahamian authorities to investigate suspicious transactions to Deltec Bank & Trust - the recently-announced new banking partner of controversial stablecoin Tether - major Brazilian newspaper O Globo reports Nov. 6.
Morgan Stanley Report Shows Strong Institutional Investment for Bitcoin
On October 31, multinational investment bank and financial services company, Morgan Stanley, released their latest report on Bitcoin.
eToro Launches Bespoke Cryptocurrency Wallet for Bitcoin and Three Altcoins
Global cryptocurrency and fiat trading platform eToro announced the release of its own cryptocurrency wallet today, Nov. 6, with initial support for four cryptoassets.
Bitmain to Begin Selling New Bitcoin Miners Later This Week
Bitmain is launching two new Antminer models targeting the bitcoin mining industry.
Blockchain.com Wallet Adds Stellar, Announces $125 Mln XLM Airdrop to 'Drive Adoption'
Cryptocurrency wallet provider Blockchain.com has launched full support for altcoin Stellar, accompanied by a hefty airdrop of $125 million worth of XLM to its user base.