Cointelligence Blog
Japanese regulators request full report from Coincheck
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) ordered Coincheck to improve their operational procedures, after more than 500 million NEM coins were stolen from the exchange's platform last Friday.
Bitcoin cash price analysis: is BCHUSD forming a crucial bottom?
Bitcoin cash price seems to be forming a short-term bottom around $1,480, but buyers need to gain momentum above $1,700 for a sustained recovery toward the North.
UK witnesses kidnapping, armed robbery of bitcoin for first time
Amy Jay and Danny Aston, the owners of Aston Digital Currencies Ltd. and data processing firm, Butler Hosting, might be the first to experience an armed robbery of bitcoin in the UK.
Nordea Bank bans workers from buying bitcoin
Nordea Bank, a retail bank headquartered in Denmark, banned its employees from owning bitcoin. The ban will force all employee's on the bank's payroll to stop buying bitcoin by February 28th.
Huobi launching its own token - huobi token
Huobi, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, launches an unconventional token to stabilize the platform. The huobi tokens were not launched through an ICO and have sold also to users of the exchange's platform.
Tether and Friedman LLP not working together anymore
Tether, the famous dollar-pegged cryptocurrency has dissolved its partnership with Friedman LLP. The latter provided their services to verify the bank statements of Tether. This made Tether a more transparent organization. However, the latest falling out will lead to unforeseeable troubles for Tethe...
Australia plans on launching a stable, gold-based cryptocurrency
A cryptocurrency, which is backed by gold, would invite a large number of traders into the crypto market. The latest project of Australia's largest gold mine would take the crypto market to a whole new level. This would be an interesting project, as it has far-reaching consequences for Australian ci...
South Korea e-commerce giant to add 12 cryptocurrencies with Bithumb
A new partnership, between major e-commerce platform, WeMakePrice, and exchange, Bithumb, marks a prominent step in the cryptocurrency adoption in South Korea.
Bitcoin Private – a new Bitcoin hard fork that promotes anonymity
Bitcoin Private (BTCP) is the latest hard fork that is planned to take place on Bitcoin's blockchain in the near future. BTCP will provide more privacy to its users. The transactions will still be stored on a public ledger, however, the meta data of users will not be stored onto it.
SEC and CFTC release a joint warning against crypto-related scams
The SEC and CFTC have decided to launch a joint effort against cryptocurrency related scams. 2017 has been the year of digital tokens and billions have been made via digital currency related activities. The new effort is being hailed by the community and everyone appreciates the SEC's and CFTC's determination...
