Category: Cryptocurrency

The threat of increased regulation and differing regulatory stances from every corner of the globe is creating challenges for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovators. It’s difficult for companies to accurately assess the regulatory landscape and ensure their products and services are compliant, both immediately and in the future. CoinJournal spoke with David Siegel, CEO of The… Continue reading David Siegel, Founder of The Pillar Project Talks Cryptocurrency Regulation

Blockchain startup Brickblock has raised €5 million in its Series A funding round. Led by Finch Capital, the funding will be used to accelerate BrickBlock’s ambition to “revolutionize the way real-world assets are bought and traded,” Brickblock’s CEO and co-founder Jakob Drzazga said. Following the investment, the Gibraltar-headquartered startup has appointed Radboud Vlaar, partner of… Continue reading Blockchain Startup Brickblock Raises €5M Series A To Disrupt Real-World Asset Trading And Investing

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is reportedly working on an online trading platform that would permit investors to bet on bitcoin, according to people familiar with the situation. News of the Georgia-based company’s intentions follows the announcement from Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs earlier this month that it’s planning to open a bitcoin trading unit. Now, in… Continue reading New York Stock Exchange Owner Reportedly Working on Bitcoin Trading Platform

The prospect of a Bitcoin ETF has been widely discussed for the last few years, and despite all previous applications for a US-based fund being rejected or withdrawn, the latest rhetoric from the SEC appears to suggest the commission is ready to consult with industry stakeholders, who may be able to address their concerns such… Continue reading Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products: Will the SEC Approve a Bitcoin ETF This Year?

Making a sudden change to an established system is no small feat.  If the change is large enough, and the system in question broad enough, you can easily foresee catastrophic failure at multiple points.  If the system in question happens to be political, economic, or social then you might as well reconcile yourself at the… Continue reading Why Venuzeula’s Petro Was Always Doomed To Fail

Quoine, a cryptocurrency startup from Japan, has launched its ICO Mission Control platform, an all-in-one initial coin offering (ICO) execution service. The platform is initially being implemented into Quoine’s Qryptos exchange before being integrated into the forthcoming Liquid platform for which Quoine raised a staggering US$105 million in its token sale in late 2017. “ICO… Continue reading Japanese Crypto Startup Quoine Launches ICO Execution Platform

Yoon Suk-heun, the new governor of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), said that the country’s top financial regulator will consider easing cryptocurrency regulations. “Regarding cryptocurrencies, there are some positive aspects,” Yoon told reporters after President Moon Jae-in approved his nomination to lead the government agency. His nomination was submitted by the Financial Services Commission… Continue reading S Korea: New FSS Governor To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulation

Digital wallet and exchange service Abra has announced the addition of five cryptocurrencies to its platform, now letting users buy, sell and invest across 25 cryptocurrencies and 50 national currencies, the company announced on Tuesday. Monero, NEM, NEO, Lisk and Verge are joining 20 other cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Dash and Ethereum. The move follows the… Continue reading Digital Wallet Abra Adds 5 More Altcoins Bringing Total To 25 Supported Cryptocurrencies

The CTO of social media platform Reddit has revealed that the company is considering reinstating cryptocurrencies for payments, including bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Speaking in an interview with Cheddar, Chris Slowe, the site’s chief technology officer, explained that it was down to high fees on the bitcoin network and a lack of time to update… Continue reading Reddit Is Hoping to Bring Back Bitcoin Payments, Looking At Ethereum and Litecoin Too

The Bank of Korea (BoK) has announced that it is planning to reveal its guidelines on cryptocurrencies before the summer is out. A plan on a possible central bank-issued digital currency will also feature, according to a report. In a statement issued yesterday, the bank said: “A taskforce has been studying the possibility of issuing… Continue reading Bank of Korea to Announce Guidelines on Cryptocurrencies by June, Hints At Possible Central Bank Digital Currency