A blockchain-based platform, Verisart, aims to use the technology to not only protects artists? work, but to also possibly revolutionize the art industry as a whole. Art is a multi-billion dollar industry. However, based on a recently released report
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Coinnest Crypto Exchange CEO Arrested for Fraud and Embezzlement
The CEO of high-profile South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinnest has reportedly been arrested after siphoning user funds into his own account. Fraud and Embezzlement According to a report from Maeil Business Newspaper today (via Reuters), employ
RBI Bans India’s Financial Institutions from Cryptocurrency Related Business Dealings – Ulterior Motives at Play?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially ordered all regulated entities to refrain from providing services to any and all businesses involved in the dealing of digital currencies ? including, of course, Bitcoin. Bitcoin Ban The announcement com
Why There?s a Crackdown on Crypto Ads, and What It Means for Future Crypto Companies
Back in January, Facebook banned all advertisements associated with cryptocurrency, the blockchain, ICOs, wallets, trading advice, and other related topics. Google will enact the same policy in June, which means companies participating in the crypto
Experts: Cryptocurrency is ‘A Multi-Decade Trend’ and ‘Proxy for True Freedom’
2018’s cryptocurrency charts have you feeling blue? Don’t worry. According to some experts, there are still plenty of riches to be made by investing in market leaders. ‘Still way too early’ In 2017, plenty of individuals joine
How One Startup Became King of Bitcoin ATMs in the UK
Bitcoinist caught up Landry Ntahe, founder and CEO of BCB ATM, who explains how his Bitcoin ATM startup was able to rapidly expand over the past year to take the top-spot among operators in the UK. BCB ATM: A Success Story Less than a year ago, Bitco
‘Why Is This Fraud Allowed To Speak?’ Because Bitcoin Cash Sponsored Deconomy
Self-professed ?Satoshi Nakamoto? Craig Wright likely had a platform at Deconomy 2018 due to Bitcoin Cash sponsoring the event. Bitmain Listed As Deconomy ‘Supporter’ After the now-infamous confrontation between Wright and Ethereum creato
Japan Unveils Guidelines to Legalize Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
While countries like the United States and China aim to restrict Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Japan is firmly on the path towards legalizing the popular (and, at times, controversial) fundraising method. Japan Preps ICO Guidelines Japan is leading
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First Bitcoin Lightning Network Android App Hits Google Playstore
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