North Korean hack attacks fund weapons with $2bn stolen banks and cryptocurrency exchanges
The nuclear and missile programmes of Pyongyang has been funded by North Korea using cyberattacks against banks and cryptocurrency exchanges, a new report has revealed.
Iranian government issues new rules for its domestic cryptocurrency market
A new law could make cryptocurrency trading illegal within Iran as more people are becoming interested in using digital currencies within the country. The Iranian...
Big Blockchain Intelligence Group teams up with SPIRIT Blockchain Capital to distribute risk-management solutions
SPIRIT Blockchain Capital, a company bridging blockchain and digital assets to capital markets, has entered into a value-added reseller partnership with BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group’s, the risk scoring and data analytics company.
Not everyone is happy about Manny Pacquiao launching a cryptocurrency
Several celebrities have launched or backed cryptocurrencies over the past few years. However, opinions are divided about if it’s a good thing or not.
VC firms help digital assets, bitcoin futures business Bakkt to $182.5m funding round
Digital assets and bitcoin futures startup Bakkt says it is ready to build on a bellwether 2018 after picking up $182.5m of new funding.
Chainalysis lands $16m for real-time crypto compliance tool
Chainalysis has launched a new real-time cryptocurrency compliance tool after closing a $16m Series A round.
EU says it is ready to regulate cryptocurrencies
The European Union has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrencies if an effort is not made to tackle risk.
Bitstamp picks Onfido to meet KYC regulation
Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp has picked Onfido to provide to its ID verification during onboarding to meet KYC and other regulations.
Australia-based Bitcoin.com.au has netter $815k
Australia-based Bitcoin exchange Bitcoin.com.au has reportedly netted $815,000 in its series A funding round.
LedgerX picks up $11.4m for regulated bitcoin exchange
Bitcoin institutional trading and clearing platform LedgerX has picked up $11.4m in a Series B round. Miami International Holdings and Chinese fund Huiyin Blockchain Venture Investments led the financing.