International authorities call for Facebook to be more open about its Libra project

August 05, 2019

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency may change the financial world, but authorities around the globe worry it might infringe on people’s privacy.

UK financial watchdog offers new guidance about cryptocurrencies

August 01, 2019

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new guidance regarding the different types of digital currencies it regulates.

Fintech Select’s subsidiary served with $633,284 statement of claim

July 31, 2019

Canada-based Fintech Select’s subsidiary has been slammed with a statement of claim by Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta.

Big Blockchain Intelligence Group teams up with SPIRIT Blockchain Capital to distribute risk-management solutions

July 25, 2019

SPIRIT Blockchain Capital, a company bridging blockchain and digital assets to capital markets, has entered into a value-added reseller partnership with BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group’s, the risk scoring and data analytics company.

Bundesbank seemingly slightly supportive of Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra

July 24, 2019

While the Bundesbank is cautious about Facebook’s new cryptocurrency initiative, it seems slightly more supportive of the idea than other countries’ financial institutions. The Bundesbank...

French financial watchdog set to approve ICO-related companies under new rules

July 17, 2019

France’s Financial Markets Authority’s new rules are coming into force in late July and a bunch of cryptocurrency-related businesses are already in talks for approval.

Samsung invests €2.6m in crypto security start-up Ledger

April 26, 2019

South Korean tech major Samsung has reportedly invested €2.6m into French cryptocurrency security hardware maker Ledger. The investment has valued Ledger at €260m according to...