JP Morgan-backed blockchain firm ‘Partior’ closes $60M Series B funding

The masterminds behind Hong Kong’s JPEX alleged crypto exchange scandal — referred to by some as the largest financial fraud to ever hit the city — have eluded authorities despite 11 people already being taken in for questioning in relation to the case.According to a Sept. 23 report from the South China Morning Post, police

The state government of the Australian province of Queensland will issue a grant to a crypto startup as part of over $8.3 million of innovation funding, according to an official announcement published August 1. According to the government statement, the TravelbyBit digital currency payments platform for the travel and tourism industry is one 70 companies…

Social media and the crypto and blockchain industries seem to be a perfect fit. What better way for companies in the industry to communicate in real time and build communities than through the platforms designed for doing just that? While many marketing firms and industries are highlighting “fresh” sites like TikTok, much of the crypto…

A recent Bloomberg report concluded that Bitcoin may be priming for a massive bull run. 3268 Total views 150 Total shares A recent Bloomberg report states that Bitcoin (BTC) is preparing for a massive bull run.Even the report’s name is bullish — “Bitcoin Maturation Leap”. The report mentions a number of reasons that the Bitcoin…

Senator Rob Portman said lawmakers were "still pulling in information" on crypto to formulate the bill, implying he announced it to the public prematurely. 1374 Total views 13 Total shares A Republican lawmaker from Ohio is preparing legislation that would reportedly be aimed at preventing U.S. citizens from evading taxes on their crypto earnings.In an…

Popular Russian crypto exchange aggregator BestChange will soon resume operations after being blocked by the government, crypto news outlet Forklog reports May 7.The firm’s head of public relations and marketing Nikita Zuborev told Forklog that the block is expected to be lifted in the coming days following a court hearing.Russian telecommunications watchdog Roskomnadzor (RKN) blocked…

Google DeepMind Climate Action Lead Sims Witherspoon suggested a strategy dubbed the “Understand, Optimize, Accelerate” framework, outlining three steps for tackling climate change with AI. 63 Total views 14 Total shares Amid efforts by climate scientists and advocates to address environmental challenges, Google DeepMind Climate Action Lead Sims Witherspoon sees potential in artificial intelligence (AI)

The agreement is an essential step toward creating a fully regulated link between the fiat and crypto worlds, said Valereum.

A crazy few hours sees volatility return, with spot buyers noticeably in charge over leveraged traders. 1400 Total views 26 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) retook $57,000 on April 30 as a surprise bullish end to month took traders by surprise.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView$4.2 billion expiry gives way to big Bitcoin gainsData from Cointelegraph…