It wasn’t long ago that your average enterprise wouldn’t even mention bitcoin, ethereum, or any number of cryptocurrencies in public. Instead of using the cryptographically secure tokens to streamline workflows – or even talking about doing so – some of…
Author: Leo Henry
Report: Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Wants to Ban Cryptocurrencies
The National Bank of Kazakhstan wants to ban cryptocurrency trading and mining in the European nation, its chairman said. Speaking to Sputnik News, Daniyar Akishev said the central bank is “taking [a] very conservative approach” towards cryptocurrencies, looking for “extremely…
Bitcoin Breaks Below $7K to Fall to 50-Day Low
The price of bitcoin is back below $7,000 and trading at its lowest price since Feb. 7. According to CoinDesk’s Bitcoin Price Index, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is changing hands at $6,700, a move that follows its steady decline from…
What It’s Really Like to Talk to the SEC About Your ICO
It didn’t take long for Scott Nelson to realize he was only non-lawyer in the conference room. There amidst attorneys from various government agencies, including the SEC, the CEO of blockchain startup Sweetbridge and long-time logistics tech specialist was prepared…
A G20 Crypto Policy? Let’s Hope It’s a Pipe Dream
Marc Hochstein is the managing editor of CoinDesk. The following article originally appeared in CoinDesk Weekly, a custom-curated newsletter delivered every Sunday exclusively to our subscribers. “Let’s form a committee to explore the formation of an exploratory committee!” OK, that’s not quite…
Blythe Masters’ Next Move? Get FIs Hooked On Blockchain SDKs
Blockchain startup Digital Asset has revealed a new project aimed at streamlining the way systemically important financial infrastructures access its technology. Led by former JP Morgan global commodities boss Blythe Masters, the startup is in the process of packaging its…
UK Government Minister Calls for ‘Proportionate’ Crypto Rules
The U.K.’s City Minister, John Glen, told reporters at the Treasury’s International Fintech conference on Thursday that “proportionate” regulations could give the local cryptocurrency industry a significant boost. In his comments, Glen said the government is still “engaged in trying…
OFAC’s Bitcoin Blacklist Could Change Crypto
Joe Ciccolo is the president of BitAML, Inc., a compliance service provider. Andrew Hinkes is an adjunct professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and NYU School of Law. This article is not intended to provide, and should not be…
Quebec Pushes Hydropower Utility to Halt New Bitcoin Mines
The Canadian province of Quebec has temporarily put a halt to the development of new cryptocurrency mining operations. The region – known for its cheap hydropower – has been an attractive destination for cryptocurrency miners looking to expand their businesses. Yet on…
Japan Warns Binance Exchange Over Licensing
Japan’s top financial regulator has issued a warning to cryptocurrency exchange Binance. In a statement published by the Financial Services Agency on Friday, the agency confirmed Thursday’s news that suggested Binance was about to be warned by the financial watchdog given…