US-Based Huobi.com Adds Three XRP Trading Pairs
Hbus, the operator of the United States-based version of major crypto exchange Huobi.com, has today launched three trading pairs for XRP. The news was announced in a press release shared …
US Gov’t Blockchain Spending Expected to Increase 1,000% Between 2017-2022: Study
The United States federal government is expected to raise its blockchain spending to $123.5 million by 2022 — an over 1,000% increase as compared with the $10.7 million it spent …
US District Attorney Indicts Three for Laundering Millions With Bitcoin
The Manhattan district attorney has indicted a group of individuals with allegedly selling drugs and laundering millions of dollars with bitcoin (BTC). The development was announced in a press release …
New $50 Million Blockchain VC Fund Partners With HTC
An executive at electronics giant HTC is leading a new $50 million blockchain-focused venture capital fund, Proof of Capital, that includes a partnership with the firm, TechCrunch reports on April …
Arca Funds Files With SEC to Issue Stablecoin-Like Digitized Shares on ETH Blockchain
Arca Funds, an American institutional-grade investment manager, is seeking regulatory approval to issue digitized securities on blockchain, according to a filing document released on April 12. The company has filed …
US Researchers Develop Blockchain Protocol to Fight Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
Portland State University (PSU) researchers have made a blockchain protocol to prevent counterfeit pharmaceuticals from filling the market, according to a press release published on April 15. PSU researcher and …
5 Cryptocurrency Tax Questions to Ask on April 15th
Depending on what country you live in, your cryptocurrency will be subject to different tax rules. The questions below address implications within the United States, but similar issues arise around …
94% of Surveyed Endowment Funds are Allocating to Crypto Investments: Study
94% of endowments have been allocating to crypto-related investments throughout 2018, a new survey published on April 12 reveals. The study was conducted in Q4 2018 by trade publications Global …
Bloomberg: SEC Required Two ETF Funds to Take Blockchain Off Their Tickers
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly required two funds to eliminate the word “blockchain” from their monikers, Bloomberg writes April 12, citing sources familiar with the matter. …
Institutional Investment in Bitcoin Futures Drops as Price Settles: CFTC
The overall institutional investment in Bitcoin (BTC) futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) decreased this past week, according to data published by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission …