Crypto projects prepare to battle for privacy in Switzerland

In a bold move to combat crypto scams, Iggy Azalea pledges to burn her own coins.

Several large Russian banks have expressed their strong interest in working with the industry of cryptocurrency and blockchain during a closed-door meeting held at the Moscow Exchange, sources told Russian news site RBC September 19.As an unnamed source familiar with the matter told RBC, the demand for cryptocurrencies in Russia is very high, but the…

Democratic candidate Yassamin Ansari, supported by more than $1 million in crypto Super PAC funds, claimed victory in an Arizona congressional primary.

It would be the first time crypto ETF shares that could be traded after-hours in the US. 

Last week, the financial watchdog of Malta came forward with an unexpected statement. Apparently, Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange that had been enjoying a close relationship with local authorities, is not authorized “to operate in the crypto currency sphere,” as the regulator’s press release stressed. While the Malta Financial Services Authority has yet to license any…

American blockchain startup Data Gumbo Corp. has raised $6 million from major energy companies, including the venture wing of Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas company Saudi Aramco. The news was published by energy-focused news outlet Worldoil on May 8.In a Series A equity funding round, Data Gumbo ostensibly raised $6 million from companies…

Bitcoin’s adoption trajectory will largely depend on future macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns, according to BlackRock.

Cryptocurrency commentators are eyeing Bitmain Nov. 13 after Chinese industry media outlet Sanyang Blockchain reported a board reshuffle had resulted in co-founder Jihan Wu being unable to influence corporate decisions.Citing an unnamed “financial news” source, Sanyang quotes a lawyer for Bitmain, Tian Yangang, saying that as a result of the redistribution of positions at the…

Bullish sentiment returned to the cryptocurrency ecosystem on Oct. 1 after a 10% spike in the price of Bitcoin (BTC) lifted it above the $47,500 level and resulted in the liquidation of more than $270 million in short positions. The altcoin market quickly followed suit with a majority of the tokens in the top 200 registering double-digit…