Authors of New York’s P2P ‘Public Venmo’ Bill Hope for Greater Decentralization
New York lawmakers proposed a bill on a peer-to-peer (P2P) savings and payment platform called the “New York Inclusive Value Ledger.”
Blockchain Developer Ant Financial Ranks Fifth Largest Private Firm in China
Fintech and blockchain developer Ant Financial, an affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has been ranked the fifth most valuable private firm in China.
US SEC Seeks $16 Million Penalty from Token Sales Platform Operator
The United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking a default judgement against token sale platform ICOBox and its founder Nikolay Evdokimov.
Interpol Collaborates With Cybersecurity Firm to Tackle Cryptojacking
Interpol has collaborated with cybersecurity firm Trend Micro to reduce cryptojacking affecting MikroTik routers across South-East Asia, according to a Jan. 8 press release.
North Korean Hacker Group Modifies Crypto-Stealing Malware
The Lazarus hacker group, which is allegedly sponsored by the North Korean government, has deployed new viruses to steal cryptocurrency.
Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Onboards Six Virtual Banks as Members
The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) has onboarded six virtual banks as corporate members, according to a Jan. 2 press release.
Why the Fed Needs to Start Issuing Digital Dollars
In recent weeks, various central banks have indicated that they are exploring the possibility of issuing their own central bank digital currency, or CBDC.
What You Need To Know About Congress’s Two Proposed Crypto Laws
As the cryptocurrency universe enters 2020, U.S. lawmakers are drafting bills to provide clarity around stablecoins and offer regulations for tech companies like Facebook that might want to create their own cryptocurrencies.
How Blockchain Can Improve Globalization
The birth of blockchain technology and its quick adaptation have left many people stunned, with famous CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs and financial experts often talking about how it will change the way we go about our daily financial activities.
Amid Rising Adoption, Funding for Blockchain Startups Dries Up
Blockchain has become a buzzword in the startup ecosystem and multinationals alike.