Israeli Bitcoin Company Sues Banks for Not Letting it Open Accounts

An Israeli company that was created in January has gotten its business rejected by all banks in the country, and is now suing them. Without a bank account, an Israeli exchange would not be able to legally receive fiat transfers from clients, effectively preventing it from starting operations. Also Read: Israel Tax Authority: Bitcoin is … Read more

PR: Dr. Moe Levin Joins Advisory Committee at Energy Platform 4NEW

LONDON – With energy consumption of each bitcoin transaction equal to 17.5 U.S household’s daily consumption as of January 31, 2018, sustainability and feasibility of cryptocurrencies has been fiercely debated by both proponents and skeptics alike. 4NEW’s elegant and efficient end to end solution, figuratively, enables blockchain to have its own battery pack with global … Read more

Korean Prime Minister: Closing Down Crypto Exchanges ‘Not a Serious Consideration’

The South Korean prime minister has emphasized that closing down cryptocurrency exchanges is not a serious consideration. His statement clears up any remaining confusion in the market regarding whether the Korean regulators are still considering this option. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Closing Down Exchanges Not Serious Consideration South … Read more