Shapeshift CEO Defeats Peter Schiff in Bitcoin Debate

“Bitcoin, or a similar form of cryptocurrency, will eventually replace governments’ fiat money as the preferred medium of exchange” was the resolution for a rollicking debate between Shapeshift CEO Erik Voorhees (affirmative) and Euro Pacific Capital Inc CEO Peter Schiff, prominent cryptocurrency skeptic (negative). In a victory for the crypto community at large, Mr. Voorhees … Read more

PR: Boomstarter.Network to Democratize Global Startup Funding with Blockchain

Boomstarter.Network, the biggest platform in Eastern Europe generating pre-sales for startups, moves to blockchain to challenge a number of limitations that constrain existing crowdfunding services. In contrast to many classical crowdfunding platforms, Boomstarter.Network will allow startups from any country to pre-sell their future products. This becomes possible with blockchain technology and digital currencies. Boomstarter.Network will … Read more

Withdrawals Delayed – Bitflyer Scanning for Yakuza Customers

Bitflyer has been delaying deposits and withdrawals of virtual currency in the midst of ongoing KYC verifications. The company received business improvement orders from the Japanese financial watchdog in June as a result of insufficient measures against money laundering. Bitflyer reportedly has delayed resuming business as it is thoroughly verifying its clients’ identities. Bitflyer also … Read more

Japan Gives Jail Sentence to Crypto Miner in a Remote Mining Case

A Japanese district court has, for the first time, sentenced a man to prison in a remote crypto mining case. The case follows the arrests of Coinhive users by the police in 10 prefectures. However, this case is different from previously discussed cases of mining cryptocurrencies using website visitors’ computers. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance … Read more

trade.io Announces Official Launch Of Its Highly Anticipated, Customizable Crypto Exchange at Simultaneous London Events

Tuesday, June 03, 2018, Lugano, Switzerland – trade.io’s CEO Jim Preissler today announced during his keynote speech at the trade.io sponsored, Bloomberg event in London, England, that the Exchange, the flagship product of trade.io, will be launched on July 17th, 2018. The announcement comes after months of anticipation across the crypto world where they have … Read more