FBI Agent Confirms 130 Crypto-Related Investigations The FBI is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.… Read More
Coinbase CEO Unveils Crypto Charity for the Unbanked Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong wants to help the unbanked access financial services with a new charity, GiveCrypto.org.… Read More
Chat App Kik Launches ‘Crypto-Economy’ With Kin Token Integration Messaging app Kik’s users can now begin earning and spending its kin token with the launch of its “crypto-economy,” the company said Wednesday.… Read More
Crypto Startup Uphold Moves to Become Licensed U.S. Broker-Dealer Digital money platform Uphold is looking to become a Finra-registered broker-dealer following a new acquisition, the company says.… Read More
Hong Kong Seeks to Widen DLT Use in Trade Finance With Abu Dhabi Hong Kong’s banking regulator is planning to widen its works on cross-border trade finance using distributed ledger technology.… Read More
Senator: Cryptos Pose ‘Host of Challenges’ for Congress DarkTower director Scott Dueweke said cryptocurrencies are “tailor made” for foreign powers hoping to influence American elections.… Read More
Pharma Giant Merck Eyes Blockchain for Fighting Counterfeit Meds International shipping giant Merck may be looking to blockchain technology to protect against counterfeit goods, according to a patent application.… Read More
AlipayHK Opens Blockchain Remittance Corridor to the Philippines The payment affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a blockchain-based remittance service between Hong Kong and the Philippines.… Read More
How Commerzbank Is Throwing Out the Business Blockchain Playbook The German bank is building on five different blockchains, and not just to hedge its bets – it sees a multi-chain future.… Read More
Bitfinex’s Chief Strategy Officer Leaves Crypto Exchange Crypto exchange Bitfinex’s chief strategy officer Phil Potter is leaving the firm, Reuters reported Friday.… Read More