Korean Messaging Giant Kakao to Launch Blockchain Subsidiary South Korean internet giant Kakao, which owns the popular messaging app Kakao Talk, is reportedly moving to integrate blockchain in its business.… Read More
Blockchain Needs Centralization, Says Chinese SEC Official An official from China’s Securities Regulatory Commission has said complete decentralization is not the best way to reap blockchain’s benefits.… Read More
Brazil Regulators Move to Block Bitcoin Mining Investments The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission has declared a bitcoin mining company to be unlawfully offering securities. … Read More
GMO Has Mined Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin Already The crypto mine launched by Japanese IT firm GMO Internet has generated more than $3 million in revenue over the past three months.… Read More
US City Mulls 18-Month Moratorium on Bitcoin Mining A proposed law in the City of Plattsburgh would place a moratorium on new commercial cryptocurrency mining operations for 18 months.… Read More
Canadian Regulator Warns Against ‘Illegal’ Crypto Investment Scheme A provincial finance regulator in Canada has warned about a so-called “cryptocurrency bank” and its associated token.… Read More
‘No Decision’ on New Assets, Coinbase Says Amid Ripple Rumors Coinbase announced Monday that it was not adding any new assets to either its GDAX or Coinbase exchange platforms.… Read More
Coinbase Taps Former LinkedIn Exec to Lead Acquisitions Efforts Coinbase has hired former LinkedIn executive Emilie Choi to lead its global mergers and acquisitions. … Read More
US Marshals to Sell $25 Million in Bitcoin at Auction The U.S. Marshals will auction off 2,170 bitcoins worth roughly $25 million in two weeks.… Read More
Webster’s Dictionary Adds ‘Cryptocurrency’ and ‘Initial Coin Offering’ The Merriam-Webster dictionary has added “cryptocurrency,” “initial coin offering” and “blockchain” to its listings. … Read More