Lykke ICO Closes With $1 Million Raised as Swiss Fintech Tests the Boundaries of Blockchain Fundraising
On October 10, 2016, a small Swiss fintech startup named Lykke quietly concluded a fundraising experiment that would help define […]
Regulations
Cryptocurrency regulation, policy changes, and legal developments
Global Regulators Grapple With Cryptocurrency Oversight as Market Surpasses $11 Billion
As the total cryptocurrency market capitalization pushes past $11.5 billion in early October 2016, regulators across the world’s major economies
Federal Reserve Governor Brainard Calls Blockchain Most Significant Development in Payments in Years
The Federal Reserve has thrown its institutional weight behind the conversation surrounding distributed ledger technology, with Governor Lael Brainard declaring
JP Morgan Unveils Quorum: Wall Street Giant Bets on Ethereum for Regulated Blockchain Finance
The Ruling On October 6, 2016, the financial world woke up to a watershed moment in the convergence of traditional
Tim Draper Leads $4.2 Million Investment in Blockchain Startup Factom as Stellar Concludes Massive Lumen Giveaway to Bitcoin Holders
October 5, 2016, marks a pivotal day for blockchain adoption as two major developments signal growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency
Legendary Investor Bill Gross Says Bitcoin Could Counter Central Bank Policies as Dark Web Bitcoin Theft Charges Rock Crypto Community
The cryptocurrency world finds itself at a fascinating crossroads on October 5, 2016, as two very different stories capture the
Ethereum Classic Gains Traction After DAO Hack: Regulatory Questions Mount as Dual Chain Persists
The Legislative Move In early October 2016, the cryptocurrency world grapples with the aftermath of the most consequential governance crisis
DAO Token Delisting Ignites Securities Debate as Poloniex Removes Controversial Asset From Its Exchange
The cryptocurrency world was still reeling from the aftermath of the DAO hack when Poloniex, one of the largest digital
Spain Proposes 47% Tax on Bitcoin Miners as Global Regulatory Pressures Intensify
September 30, 2016, marks a significant day in the evolving relationship between cryptocurrency and government regulators worldwide. From Spain’s aggressive
Gavin Andresen Stirs Debate With Bold Ethereum Decentralization Claims Amid Bitcoin Scaling War
The cryptocurrency community erupted in discussion on September 25, 2016, after former Bitcoin Core lead developer Gavin Andresen made striking