Japan Gathers 500 Agents to Fight Cybercrime and Crypto Theft

Japan has decided to set up a new agency to better address cybercrime. The Tokyo-based center gathers 500 analysts and investigators who will also combat cryptocurrency theft. Over 3 million attempts to steal digital information have been registered last year. Hackers have stolen funds worth over 17 billion Japanese yen.   Also read: Hackers Target … Read more

Kazakhstan Is on the Brink of Banning Bitcoin, National Bank Chairman Claims

In the world of cryptocurrency, regulation will always remain a contentious topic. To a lot of people, regulating this industry serves no purpose other than to prevent innovation from happening. Others see it as a way to pave a more legitimate ecosystem. In Kazakhstan, it appears the country’s national bank wants to ensure that all cryptocurrency … Read more

MailChimp Helps Censor All Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Talk

Various companies are taking a harsh stance against cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. This is not entirely surprising, as these new industries have attracted a lot of attention. They are also subject to a lot of speculation, hype and illicit behavior, unfortunately. All of these factors have forced MailChimp to make a difficult decision. MailChimp Clamps … Read more

Is Vitalik Buterin Serious About Hard Capping the Ethereum Supply?

Even though any sort of cryptocurrency-related announcement made on April 1 needs to be taken with a grain of salt, not everything can be dismissed easily. According to GitHub, Vitalik Buterin is actively contemplating limiting the Ethereum coin supply at some point. That would be an intriguing development that a lot of community members have … Read more

Strict Rules for ICOs Prepared in Russia

A new set of regulations for ICOs has been presented by the Russian Ministry of Communications. Companies organizing token sales will be obliged to guarantee that investors can sell back their tokens. Coin issuers will have to prove they control at least 100 million rubles of authorized capital in a Russian bank account. Also read: … Read more

Wesley Snipes Has Suddenly Become a Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur

Various celebrities have shown an increasing interest in initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies. As one would expect, this alarming trend has attracted the attention of the SEC. Even so, Wesley Snipes is convinced that his involvement in a brand-new cryptocurrency will pan out in a positive manner. Wesley Snipes Sees Merit in Cryptocurrency Although the nod … Read more

Thailand Becomes the Latest Country to Tax Cryptocurrencies

It is evident the cryptocurrency industry has sparked many debates regarding the future of money. Thailand has always been an interesting country when it comes to regulating this new form of money, as there seems to be no streamlined approach. That is coming to change, as the nation’s military regime wants to begin taxing cryptocurrencies in the near … Read more