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- Bank of America Patents Blockchain Security Tools May 22, 2018A new Bank of America patent outlines how a permissioned blockchain might restrict users while still helping them access the information they need.
- India's Supreme Court to Hold Crypto Lawsuit Hearing in July May 22, 2018The Supreme Court of India has decided to hear crypto-related cases with respect to the news from RBI stopping banks from dealing with cryptos.
- UK 'Cryptoassets' Task Force Plots Path Forward at First Meeting May 22, 2018The U.K.’s new Cryptoassets Taskforce has taken the first step on its mission to "develop thinking and policy" around blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- Circle Adds 'Buy the Market' Feature to Its Crypto Investment App May 22, 2018Circle Invest formally launched the startup's trading platform on Tuesday.
- CFTC Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Cryptocurrency Derivatives May 22, 2018The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released new guidance for companies issuing cryptocurrency derivatives products.
- Taiwan Eyes Blockchain Growth with New Parliamentary Alliance May 22, 2018Taiwanese lawmakers have announced the formation of a parliamentary group aimed to foster the nation's emerging blockchain sector.
- The Auto Industry Is Gearing Up for a Blockchain-Powered Future May 22, 2018Automotive executives are starting to wake up to the use cases of blockchain in the industry, but there's a way to go.
- He Paid How Much?! CoinDesk Releases 'Bitcoin Pizza Day' Price Tracker May 22, 2018How much did developer Laszlo Hanyecz pay in the first-ever retail bitcoin transaction? With CoinDesk's new tool, you never have to guess.
- Seoul Mayor Pledges Blockchain Boost in Re-Election Push May 22, 2018Seoul mayor Park Won-soon is pledging to focus on blockchain innovation as part of his campaign pitch for potential re-election this year.
- Failed Bull Breakout Leaves Bitcoin Eyeing Drop to $8K May 22, 2018Bitcoin's failed bull breakout on Sunday has left the doors open for the bears to make a comeback.
- China State TV: Token Sales Still 'Rampant' After Central Bank Ban May 22, 2018China's highest-level state media outlet has said token sales are still common in the country despite a 2017 ban.
- Bitcoin Brokerage Denies Tezos ICO Involvement in Court Filing May 22, 2018Bitcoin Suisse AG, a cryptocurrency brokerage listed as a defendant in a lawsuit against Tezos, has filed a motion to dismiss the case against it.
- Ohio Could Become Next US State to Legally Recognize Blockchain Data May 22, 2018A bill proposed by an Ohio Senator would let the state legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.
- ICOs Are Setting Capital Free. That's Revolutionary May 22, 2018ICOs offer a more direct route for both tapping and deploying funds, for matching founders with investors. That turns out to be quite revolutionary.
- A Bank In Argentina Is Now Using Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments May 22, 2018Cryptocurrency trading startup Bitex has trialed a cross-border payments system using bitcoin with an Argentinian bank.
- Walmart Looks to Blockchain for Retail Product Resales May 21, 2018A newly-released Walmart patent application outlines a digital resale marketplace placed on a blockchain.
- Australians Lost Over $2 Million to Crypto Scams Last Year May 21, 2018A report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission indicates that Australians lost millions of dollars to crypto-related scams in 2017.
- A New Startup Has Zooko and Naval Betting on Better Crypto Contracts May 21, 2018A group of old-school security researchers have raised funds to build a better smart contracting language.
- US, Canadian Regulators Launch Dozens of Crypto Scam Probes May 21, 2018An "international crackdown" on cryptocurrency scams was launched Monday by a group of securities regulators.
- Bitcoin Took a Hit Last Week But These Cryptos Fared Worse May 21, 2018Bitcoin fell to one-month lows below $8,000 last week, but the lesser-known zilliqa token topped the list of losers.