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Trigger Warning: Why the 3D-Printed Gun Debate Matters to Crypto
The word "Publication" should give you a hint why, as the case highlights freedom-of-speech issues that may resurface in future attempts by governments to regulate crypto and distributed networks.
Engineered Destruction: One Year Post-ICO, This Startup is Destroying All Issued Tokens Due to Market Speculation
Crypto risk management and inheritance platform Digipulse announced the total burn of all DGPT tokens at the end of 2018, citing speculation-driven fluctuation in token price as the key driver behind the complete elimination of the Digipulse token model.
West Virginia to Offer Blockchain Voting Statewide in Midterm Election
Officials from West Virginia are bringing a blockchain-based mobile voting app to all 55 counties in the state in a move aimed to allow absentee voters in the military to cast ballots remotely in the midterm election.
Market Action Report: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Stellar & Litecoin Waver as BAT & ETC Rise on Coinbase Hype
Cryptocurrency values have taken a bearish turn this week as negative market sentiment suppresses a minor late-July rally, with most major alts taking a hit as confidence in Bitcoin wavers.
For Wall Street, Bitcoin ETF Decision Could Answer '$1 Billion' Question
For one, VanEck's specific proposal came about nearly three years ago when SolidX, a financial technology company also headquartered in New York, first began to work toward bringing a bitcoin ETF to market.
Ethereum Classic Tops $2 Billion to Set 3-Month High
As of press time, the total value of all ether classic, the cryptocurrency that powers the ethereum classic blockchain, in circulation has topped $2.2 billion, a move that helped it leap from 12th place at the start of the day to 10th place according to CoinMarketCap data.
Overstock's tZERO Closes Its Security Token Offering Tonight
tZERO, a blockchain subsidiary of e-commerce retail giant Overstock, announced today Aug. 6 that its Security Token Offering will comes to an end Monday night, with no further extensions.
China: Trader Sues Exchange OKCoin for Failing to Release Bitcoin Cash
A Chinese Bitcoin investor has sued local crypto exchange OKCoin for allegedly preventing him from getting Bitcoin Cash after the BTC fork, local news agency Legal Weekly reports July 31.
LedgerX Claims 'Record' July for Bitcoin Options Trading
Bitcoin derivatives trading provider LedgerX says it saw a "Record" amount of trading volume over the last two months.
US: Chair of House Judiciary Committee Discloses Ownership of Cryptocurrency
The chair of the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives may be the first member of Congress to disclose that he owns cryptocurrency, Sludge reports Aug. 6.
Bitcoin Market Share Returns to December High as Hash Rate Exceeds 50 Quintillion Hashes per Second
Bitcoin's market share catapults back to almost 50 percent, returning to levels not seen since the December 2017 bull-run that resulted in an all-time high BTC value of nearly $20,000.
Thailand: Central Bank Allows Institutions to Open Crypto-Specific Subsidiaries
Continuing its decisive development spree for the optimal growth of the cryptocurrency sector, the Bank of Thailand passed a resolution to allow local banks to set-up cryptocurrency-focused subsidiaries for dealing with related businesses.
Overstock's tZero Wraps Up Months-Long Token Sale
Overstock.com's token platform subsidiary tZero is officially ending its security token offering on Monday night.
Bitcoin Falls Short of Breaking $7,000, Other Altcoins See Slight Losses
August 6: Bitcoin is making several attempts at breaking back above the $7,000 mark, staking its recovery after a sharp market tumble this weekend.
Crypto Trading App Robinhood Adds Support for Ethereum Classic
Commission-free crypto trading app Robinhood has listed Ethereum Classic, according to an official announcement Monday, Aug. 6.
UpBit Cleared of Fraud, Says Parent Company
After a police raid over allegations of fraud and insolvency, UpBit, South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchange demonstrated full financial competence after a final audit report.
Markets Tech Firm to Launch Crypto Derivatives Exchange
Interactive financial markets technology platform LevelTradingField is launching a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange using the ethereum blockchain.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, Cardano, Stellar, IOTA, TRON: Price Analysis, August 06
ETH/USD Though Ethereum dipped below the support of $404.99 several times over the past three days, it always managed to close above it.
No Coffee for Bitcoin: Starbucks Clarifies Media Rumors
Despite extensive media attention about Starbucks' impending entry in the cryptocurrency retail sector, the coffee giant formally explains such reports in a statement to tech publication Motherboard.
Wealth Manager Canaccord: Bitcoin ETF Approval More Likely in 2019
The latest crypto-market report from wealth managing firm Canaccord Genuity posits that a long-awaited approval on a bitcoin exchange-traded fund likely won't come until 2019.
Ethereum Classic Remains Immune to Market Volatility as Coinbase Finalizes ETC Support
Ethereum Classic has firmly entrenched itself as one of the biggest gainers for the last week of July 2018, rising 14% subsequent to Coinbase's confirmation that ETC support is expected to roll out in the next few days.
Coinbase Taps Amazon Web Services Vet as Engineering VP
Cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase has hired Amazon Web Services veteran Tim Wagner as its new vice president of engineering.
Researchers Reveal Network of 15K Crypto-Related Scam Bots on Twitter
New research published today, Aug. 6, has shed light on the infamous phenomenon of cryptocurrency-related Twitter accounts advertising fake "Giveaways," revealing a network of at least 15,000 scam bots.
First Crypto IPO on London Stock Exchange Captures $32.5 Million
London-based mining operation Argo is the first cryptocurrency firm to successfully launch an IPO on the London Stock Exchange, capturing £25 million in investor capital.
Japanese Crypto Exchanges File to Form Self-Regulatory Organization
A group of Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges have formally submitted a detailed proposal to form a self-regulatory organization to the nation's Financial Services Agency.
Goldman Sachs Is Reportedly Weighing a Crypto Custody Service
Having launched bitcoin futures trading in May, Goldman Sachs is now pondering the launch of a cryptocurrency custody service, according to Bloomberg.
WSJ: Organized Crypto 'Trading Groups' Manipulated Markets to Make $825 Million in 2018
Cryptocurrency price manipulation is largely conducted by organized "Trading groups" using services such as Telegram, the Wall Street Journal claimed in a study released August 5.
Robinhood Adds Ethereum Classic to Crypto Trading App
Robinhood announced Monday that its customers can now invest in ethereum classic, just a day before Coinbase adds the option too.
Bloomberg: Goldman Sachs Plans 'Crypto Custody' Offering, Despite Bleak Market Predictions
Goldman Sachs plans to "Offer [clients] custody for crypto funds," insider sources told Bloomberg August 6, as the investment bank says it remains "Undecided" on its cryptocurrency plans.
Blockchain-Based Platform Unveils AI Chatbot to Help Students Pass Crucial Exams
A new platform is using artificial intelligence and blockchain to address the "Growing class divide" in education - helping all students access equal opportunities and unlock their full potential.