The Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework: How Countries are Approaching the Virtual Currency
In this article, Kroll directors John Arvanitis and James Brennan examine the different approaches taken by governments internationally to cryptocurrency regulation, and the resulting impact on crypto adoption and investor confidence.
Major Japanese corporation driving cryptocurrency usage
In a continued evolution towards a cashless society, Japan’s Kintetsu Group is rolling out a second cryptocurrency usage drive to over 1.6 million potential participants
ICO insights — how to list your token on an exchange
Getting a token listed on an exchange may seem like a difficult process but with well-thought-out actions, it can be fairly straightforward. This article details what it takes for a newly issued token to be listed on cryptocurrency exchanges.
Universities respond to acute crypto skills shortage
With a recent Deloitte survey identifying a shortage of crypto skilled staff as contributing to industry’s slow uptake of blockchain solutions, a new report from Coinbase comes as welcome news
Emerging market turmoil could be breeding ground for stable coins
Emerging market currencies have plunged this week, Local Bitcoins transactions have hit an all-time high in Argentina and there is some evidence of premium being paid in India for USD Tether.
Digital Garage & Tokyo Tanshi launch a blockchain financial services JV
‘Crypto Garage’ joint venture seeks to monetize blockchain financial services in Japan and beyond
City of London Police to up-skill on cyber crime
As the economic center of Europe, the City of London is a high profile target for financial crimes of all stripes — testing the resources of England’s smallest police force
Congress debates future of crypto in day of double hearings
Stars of the crypto and venture capital worlds made their way to Washington recently for a day of congressional hearings on cryptocurrency
Softbank Group to acquire Yahoo Japan shares — a boost to crypto in Japan?
Planned share purchase brings potential to extend Yahoo! Japan’s crypto footprint
Report says cyber-crime driving demand for crypto laundering
Historically, the pace of technological innovation has often left institutions struggling to adapt fast enough, and the same is now proving true with cryptocurrency.
Can blockchain solutions succeed without legislative support?
Blockchain technology has the potential to positively disrupt a wide array of sectors and industries. However, inaction or ignorance by lawmakers may have far greater potential to derail these initiatives than many care to admit
Why South Korea still matters to crypto
With China to its west and Japan to its east, South Korea is surrounded by economic giants, but nonetheless remains a pivotal influence on the global cryptocurrency markets — for reasons that are not immediately apparent to most external observers
Crypto Market Analysis — Hacks, tax, and forks the biggest drivers of Q1
The first quarter of 2018 was marked with continued protocol layer innovations, with heavy declines in prices across the board. Emerging and recurrent themes included transaction fees, microtransactions, increased fiat on-ramps, and regulatory changes. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the U.S., as well as Japan’s Financial Services Agency(FSA), made sweeping announcements or changes to the cryptocurrency milieu.
Bank of Japan publishes a consumer crypto Q&A section
The Bank of Japan evaluates the success of cryptocurrencies in terms o fulfilling their intended use in a recently published consumer Q&A on crypto investing — and it's not too flattering.
Investment Watch: A guide to emerging cryptocurrency technologies
This article outlines three emerging cryptocurrency technologies, all of which have the potential to disrupt today's blockchain industry and make a significant contribution to the new decentralised global economy.
Four implications of Facebook’s crypto ad ban
Facebook’s announcement in late January that it was banning cryptocurrency and ICO advertising on Facebook and Instagram will have real consequences for entrepreneurs attempting to reach mass audiences in the crypto space.To help blockchain entrepreneurs frame and negotiate this new communications environment, here are four implications of Facebook’s decision...
