India's Tax Department Raids Bitcoin Exchange Across the Country
The Indian Income Tax Department has conducted raids at major bitcoin exchanges across the country seeking data on tax avoiding users.
View ArticleJapanese Shipping Giant, IBM to Trial Blockchain in Cross-Border Trade
Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines and partners including IBM are to undertake a blockchain trial aimed to streamline international trade flows.
View ArticleCourt Approves U.S. Extradition for Alleged BTC-e Operator
A Greek court has given the green light for the U.S. extradition of Alexander Vinnik, the alleged former operator of bitcoin exchange BTC-e.
View ArticleBitcoin Looks Lower In Chase for 'Small Cap' Gains
Soon after an all-time-high above $17,630 on the CoinDesk's price index, bitcoin prices are starting to look towards sub-$16,000 levels.
View ArticleIt's Time for Governments to Embrace Blockchain
Governments haven't typically been thought of as early blockchain adopters. That could soon change, writes IBM's Marie Wieck.
View ArticleUp 50%: Ripple's XRP Sets Price Record Amid Overstretched Rally
Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency is scaling new heights today, but the rally looks overbought, according to price chart analysis.
View ArticleGibraltar to Launch License Scheme for Blockchain Startups
Gibraltar will publish guidance explaining how to apply its new blockchain legislation to startups on Friday.
View ArticleMajor Financial Institutions To Connect To Deutsche...
Deutsche Börse Group continues to welcome major sell- and buy-side institutions as users of its Regulatory Reporting Hub service. With MiFID II becoming effective on 3 January 2018, the Regulatory...
View ArticleHow a Dorm Room Minecraft Scam Brought Down the Internet
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View ArticleJim Simons, the Numbers King
Profile: Jim Simons, Algorithms made him a Wall Street billionaire. His new research center helps scientists mine data for the common good.â¦
View ArticleYellowing Paper: What's Delaying a Crucial Ethereum Update?
The paper that's meant to provide the rules for computers running ethereum's software is out of date, and agreeing an update may not be so easy.
View ArticleDenmark Could Tap Blockchain For Foreign Aid Delivery, Says Report
Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new report on the applicability of blockchain to foreign aid.
View ArticleIntel Sees Role for 'Blockchain Mining' in Genetic Sequencing
In a newly released patent application, Intel describes how it could run genetic sequencing operations on a blockchain.
View ArticleMalaysia's Central Bank Releases Draft Rules for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Bank Negara Malaysia published draft guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges to report their usage statistics to prevent illicit transactions.
View ArticleCFTC Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Changes To Chicago Mercantile Exchange...
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is requesting public comment on proposed rule changes submitted by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) under CFTC Regulation 40.10. Comments regarding...
View ArticleFIA And SIFMA Release White Paper On U.S. Access To Non-U.S. Trading Venues...
FIA and SIFMA today released a white paper setting out recommendations for improving U.S. access to international swap markets.read more...
View ArticleEBA Publishes Updated ITS Package For 2018 Benchmarking Exercise
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an update to its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on benchmarking of internal approaches, which define the benchmarking portfolios for the...
View ArticleQatar Stock Exchange And Qatar Development Bank Sign MoU For Cooperation
Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration between the two sides. The MoU was signed by Qatar Stock...
View ArticleJury Finds Technology Company Founder Liable For Misleading Investors About...
"We are gratified by the jury’s verdict finding William E. Mapp III liable for misleading Servergy investors about the company’s business prospects. Corporate officers owe shareholders nothing less...
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