Data Company Tracks Crypto-Adoption Using Social Media

Just recently the audience intelligence company, Pulsar, published a report examining the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. Rather than measure interest using prices, trade volume, and market capitalization the comprehensive study analyzed data using over 5 million mentions across social media September 14, 2017 – January 8, 2018. Also Read: Coinbase Reveals ‘Overhauled’ Changes and Tax Tools … Read more

Craig “Satoshi” Wright Sued for Billions

Forget the debate about whether bitcoin is a store of value or a currency. What everyone can agree upon is that it is a store of drama. And where there is drama in bitcoin over the last couple of years, Australian computer guru Craig Wright is often in the thick of it. Filed on Valentine’s … Read more

FBI Arrests Exchange Operator for Lying About 6000 Bitcoin Hack

Jon E. Montroll, a 37 year old from Texas, is now facing up to 30 years in jail for perjury and obstruction of justice. The operator of Weexchange and Bitfunder is accused of repeatedly lying to the SEC under testimony in an effort cover up massive client losses after being hacked.  Also Read: US Federal … Read more

Bitcoin Couture Makes Its Debut at New York Fashion Week

While New York Stock Exchange traders were grappling with a market in freefall, elsewhere in the city this week all eyes were on more important matters. New York Fashion Week officially starts today (February 8), and at a pre-show on Tuesday, the latest haute couture and avant-garde designs were on display. Seeking to tap into … Read more

New York Wants a Piece of the Ever Growing Bitcoin Mining Pie

Watch out Canada! New York wants a piece of the bitcoin mining market, securing for its residents revenues and jobs that come along with the electricity intensive process. Bitcoin mining might even help revive local economies that once relied on polluting industries.  Also Read: Senate of Nigeria Launches Probe of Bitcoin Trading in the Country … Read more

US Financial Regulator Requests Crypto Trading Data From South Korea

The New York State Department of Financial Services has asked two South Korean financial authorities to share cryptocurrency-related data they obtained from their recent inspections of six major Korean banks. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies The US Wants South Korean Crypto Data The New York State Department of Financial … Read more

PR: GymCoin Announces First Fitness ICO That Allows Digital Currency to Be Accepted at Gyms Worldwide

GymCoin has positioned itself to change the landscape of the fitness industry by offering a global platform that will allow users to pay gyms, dance studios, personal trainers, supplement stores, and health apps using digital currency. This one of kind Pre-ICO Sale offers investors the chance to get in before the GymCoin token hits the … Read more

US Regulator Sues Three Companies For Cryptocurrency Fraud

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed charges against three separate companies for engaging in fraudulent schemes involving cryptocurrencies. The cases include fraud and misappropriation of bitcoin and litecoin. Also read: South Korean Officials Caught Trading On Insider Knowledge of Crypto Regulations CFTC Sues Crypto Operators The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed civil … Read more