Apr 14, 20204 min read
The Bitcoin Fund's 3 year journey to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange
The Bitcoin Fund has had a long journey to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange...
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BLOCKCHAIN, LAW AND REGULATION
Steven Pettigrove, Partner, Piper Alderman
Michael Bacina, Partner, NXT Law
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Apr 14, 20202 min read
Hacking a decentralised exchange: Bisq spills the secrets on their recent hack
A hacker has exploited a security vulnerability in the trading protocal of decentralised Bitcoin exchange Bisq, stealing approx USD$150,000
Apr 14, 20203 min read
Digital Assets as Property: NZ High Court's Cryptopia judgement
The New Zealand High Court's judgment in the Cryptopia case, has found that digital currencies are property able to be held on trust
Apr 7, 20202 min read
Japan digital currency regulations to commence in May
Japan will start enforcing new legislation to regulate digital currencies from 1 May, after passing legislation in June 2019
Apr 3, 20201 min read
Binance acquires Coinmarketcap
Global giant Binance has announced that it recently completed the acquisition of CoinMarketCap, the world’s largest crypto data aggregator
Apr 3, 20201 min read
CB Insights publishes Blockchain Report 2020
CB Insights has published the Blockchain Report 2020, considering the deals, financing and COVID-19 impacts on the blockchain industry
Mar 27, 20202 min read
Opera Browser adds Apple Pay and delivers on debit card digital currency purchase promise
The Opera browser app has partnered with e-payments startup Wyre to expand its built-in wallet’s crypto buying power.
Mar 26, 20202 min read
COVID-19 causes CHESS replacement delays at ASX
The ASX has announced that its DLT (don't say blockchain) replacement for the CHESS system has been delayed due to COVID-19 disruption
Mar 20, 20202 min read
Hawaii hints at relaxing rules to lure crypto firms
Hawaii's Division of Financial Institutions has relaxed its transmitter license requirement to lure crypto firms.
Mar 18, 20202 min read
Illinois to acquire abandoned digital currencies
Illinois State Legislature has introduced a bill to add "virtual currencies" to the list of assets that can be repossessed by the government
Mar 11, 20202 min read
French Court finds Bitcoin is equivalent to fiat
A French Court has found that Bitcoin is equivalent to fiat money in a dispute between over ownership of forked digital assets.
Mar 6, 20202 min read
Supreme Court of India quashes crypto banking ban
The Supreme Court of India has reversed the Reserve Bank of India's 2018 decision preventing crypto exchanges from banking services
Mar 3, 20203 min read
NSW District Court approves digital currency as security for costs
A NSW District Court Judge has approved the use of digital currency for security for costs in litigation
Feb 28, 20203 min read
Australian Stock Exchange details billions of efficiency in distributed ledger deployment
On 20 February 2020, the ASX gave evidence to the senate FinTech committee, with the Senators showing interest in the ASX DLT project
Feb 17, 20202 min read
Feb 10, 20201 min read
Paris Saint-Germain teams up with cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinCasso
Paris Saint-Germain and cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinCasso have joined forces in a multi-year international partnership.
Feb 6, 20201 min read
Binance brings the sparkle of staking for crypto customers
Binance US is introducing staking rewards for customers to earn returns from their holdings deposited with the exchange.
Feb 5, 20201 min read
BITTREX exchange secures $300 million of insurance
Bittrex, a US based cryptocurrency exchange, announced on 30 January 2020 that it has obtained insurance covering crypto in cold storage.
Jan 31, 20202 min read
LocalBitcoins shuts down accounts across the globe
LocalBitcoins, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, have begun to suspend the accounts of long-term users without notice.
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