In the Daily: Crypto Data Feed, BSV Sale, Bitmain Office Closed

Intercontinental Exchange has added new coins to its cryptocurrency data feed and we’ve got the details in this installment of The Daily. This edition also features Coincheck’s announcement that it plans to sell its BSV holdings and reimburse users with Japanese fiat currency. Also, Chinese mining giant Bitmain has closed its office in Norway. Also … Read more

Japan Roundup: Bitflyer Restructures, Zaif Suspends New Member Registrations

The largest crypto exchange in Japan, Bitflyer, has announced a major organizational overhaul. A new representative director has been appointed to oversee the exchange’s day-to-day operations. Meanwhile, hacked crypto exchange Zaif has stopped accepting new customers as regulators ramp up oversight of exchange operators. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals … Read more

Trader Gets Six-Figure Loan to Buy Crypto, Holdings Drop by 85%

An Abu Dhabi-based cryptocurrency investor has shared his story of having taken out a six-figure loan to finance virtual currency investments only to watch his portfolio lose 85 percent of its value. The investor has shared his story in the hope that it can serve as a lesson to others. Also Read:High-Profile Thai Crypto Case: … Read more

Bob Goodlatte Becomes First Member of Congress to Disclose Crypto Holdings

Bob Goodlatte, the chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary, has reported his private cryptocurrency holdings – making Mr. Goodlatte likely the first member of the United States Congress to disclose private investments in the form of virtual currencies. Also Read: Bank of Thailand Green-Lights Financial Companies for Crypto Activities Member of U.S. Congress Holds … Read more

Regulations Round-Up: U.S. Executive Branch Employees to Disclose Crypto Holdings, French ICO Regulations Coming by 2019

In recent regulatory news, the United States Office of Government Ethics has issued a document advising employees of the U.S. executive branch to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings. In other news, Bank of Korea has rejected the notion of central bank-issued digital currencies, Crypto Finance AG has received licensing from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority … Read more

Two Australian State Politicians Reveal Bitcoin Holdings

Two sitting ministers from the legislature of the Australian state of Queensland have revealed that they privately own bitcoin. The declarations have been made for the state’s register of members’ interests – which lists information including the properties, trusts, and union memberships of Queensland’s politicians. Also Read: Tennessee Passes Bill Recognizing Smart Contracts and Blockchain Transactions … Read more

Top 4 Pieces of Bad Advice in Cryptocurrency

Markets are comprised of a wide variety of traders of differing success levels and intents. While charts can clearly show which trades are winners and losers, it’s much more difficult to assess the value of a trader. As a result, there is often bad information spread, due to either malice or lack of knowledge, that should … Read more

Steve Wozniak Liquidates Majority of Bitcoin Holdings To Not Obsess Over Price

Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, recently stated that he has liquidated most of his bitcoin holdings whilst speaking at a business forum in Sweden. Mr. Wozniak has previously stated that he had purchased bitcoin for approximately $700 USD, suggesting that he likely realized gains of more than 1000%. Also Read: China Censors Cryptocurrency Ads on Search Engines … Read more

Russian Bill Requires Deputies to Declare Their Cryptocurrency Investments

The bill for the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Russia submitted by the finance ministry and the central bank requires State Duma deputies to declare their cryptocurrency investments. Currently, government officials are not required to declare their crypto holdings, according to a recent announcement by the Russian Ministry of Labor. Also read: Cryptocurrency Activities Will Be … Read more

Bill Introduced to Make South Korean Officials Declare Their Crypto Investments

A bill has been introduced in South Korea to require public officials to declare their investments in cryptocurrencies including bitcoin. This initiative follows the recent controversies within the government regarding cryptocurrency regulations, including insider trading and market manipulation. Also read: South Korea Urges 23 Countries, EU, and IMF to Collaborate on Curbing Crypto Trading Bills for … Read more