# Latest News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news?page=609 Page 609 of 668. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Global telecom blockchain initiative announced, major carriers launching new platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2378) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Business Published: 2019-06-27T00:26:28.000Z Updated: 2019-06-27T00:26:28.000Z As a network of some of the world’s biggest carriers, ITW Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF) is a powerful entity with plenty of influence in various fields. This same group is now poised to launch a blockchain-based platfor… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2378.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2378.json) ## [SEC to begin bitcoin ETF public discussions, ‘Crypto Mom’ gets her wish](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2377) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-27T00:26:20.000Z Updated: 2019-06-27T00:26:20.000Z In a recent announcement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally scheduling a public discussion of a possible exchange-traded fund (ETF) using bitcoin. This has been something that many traders a… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2377.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2377.json) ## [Lawsuit filed against Mt. Gox founder for allegedly misleading clients](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2376) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-27T00:26:14.000Z Updated: 2019-06-27T00:26:14.000Z Crypto enthusiasts might remember the scandal that was the Mt. Gox incident in 2014, where over $400 million worth of bitcoins were stolen. Since then, the founder of the crypto exchange, Jed McCaleb has had to conten… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2376.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2376.json) ## [South Korea approves blockchain banking ID service](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2375) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-27T00:26:07.000Z Updated: 2019-06-27T00:26:07.000Z A recent announcement revealed that the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has given its approval for a blockchain-based ID system to be implemented in banking. Called my-ID by ICONLOOP, it is a method f… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2375.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2375.json) ## [Opera launches blockchain-ready browser for iOS](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2374) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-06-26T12:42:45.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T12:42:45.000Z Opera, a web browser for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, has announced the launch of the iOS version of its blockchain-ready Opera Touch browser. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2374.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2374.json) ## [Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD hits new 10-month highs at 340, eyes 396 (23.6% Fib)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2373) By Anupama Grandhi | Investing Published: 2019-06-26T12:12:52.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T12:12:52.000Z Support: 316 (5-DMA); Resistance: 396.69 (23.6% Fib) [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2373.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2373.json) ## [Northern Trust hands over private equity blockchain technology platform to Broadridge](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2372) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-06-26T11:13:23.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T11:13:23.000Z Financial services giant Northern Trust has entered into an agreement with Broadridge Financial Solutions to transfer its distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform for private equity (PE) asset servicing. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2372.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2372.json) ## [Amun launches new ETP using Bitwise 10 Select Large Cap Crypto Index](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2371) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-06-26T10:06:10.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T10:06:10.000Z Swiss fintech startup Amun AG has launched a new exchange-traded product (ETP) using the Bitwise 10 Select Large Cap Crypto Index as a benchmark, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2371.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2371.json) ## [Startup Lolli partners with Hotels.com to reward travelers with bitcoin](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2370) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-26T09:08:15.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T09:08:15.000Z Bitcoin rewards shopping platform Lolli has expanded its business, forming a new partnership with major booking service Hotels.com. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2370.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2370.json) ## [SWIFT to give blockchain-based firms access to its GPI payments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2366) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-26T09:04:24.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T09:04:24.000Z The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) announced that it will allow blockchain companies to utilize its global payments innovation (GPI) platform to transact near real-time payments. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2366.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2366.json) ## [Germany's CDU and CSU Union wants to incorporate blockchain in public services](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2369) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-26T08:50:54.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T08:50:54.000Z The Union of Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) and Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU) is planning to incorporate blockchain technology into public services. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2369.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2369.json) ## [Crypto firm LedgerX obtains CFTC approval for physically-settled derivatives contracts](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2368) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-06-26T07:44:07.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T07:44:07.000Z The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the application of crypto derivatives and clearing platform LedgerX for designation as a contract market. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2368.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2368.json) ## [Crypto Technicals: XMR/USD fails to track gains in Bitcoin, slips below 100, bias turning bearish](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2367) By Anupama Grandhi | Investing Published: 2019-06-26T07:37:35.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T07:37:35.000Z Support: 90.85 (50-DMA); Resistance: 113.32 (5-DMA) [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2367.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2367.json) ## [EY to utilize Guardtime’s blockchain, Sensyne Health’s AI for outcome-based health payments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2365) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-26T06:52:57.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T06:53:53.000Z EY, an international assurance, tax, and advisory company, has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) firm Sensyne Health and enterprise blockchain company Guardtime to tie medicine payments to clinical treatment… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2365.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2365.json) ## [Q2 Solutions, HSBlox, and R3 successfully conduct proof-of-concept blockchain application in clinical research](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2363) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-26T06:35:24.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T06:35:24.000Z Leading U.S.-based global clinical trial laboratory services organization Q2 Solutions has collaborated with HSBlox and carried out a sample tracking proof-of-concept (POC) of human biological samples in clinical tria… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2363.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2363.json) ## [TP ICAP enters crypto business to trade bitcoin futures](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2362) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-26T06:19:39.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T06:19:39.000Z TP ICAP, the largest interdealer broker in the world, is opening its digital doors to bitcoin trading with the launch of its Digital Asset Markets business. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2362.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2362.json) ## [Israeli brothers arrested for 2016 Bitfinex hack, global retrieval effort underway](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2361) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-26T06:03:42.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T06:03:42.000Z Two brothers of Israeli origin have been arrested recently for alleged crimes of stealing $100 million worth of cryptocurrency. The pair is accused of their involvement in the hacking of Bitfinex back in 2016, which w… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2361.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2361.json) ## [Paysend acquires blockchain firm Rapid SD following stablecoin launch](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2360) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Business Published: 2019-06-26T05:30:44.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T05:30:44.000Z Payment platform Paysend recently acquired Rapid SD Pty Ltd, an Australian startup that specializes in blockchain technology. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed yet. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2360.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2360.json) ## [Crypto Technicals: Bitcoin takes out $12,000 mark, bulls eye 61.8% Fib at $13,488](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2364) By Anupama Grandhi | Investing Published: 2019-06-26T05:20:07.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T05:20:07.000Z Support: 11510 (50% Fib); Resistance: 13488 (61.8% Fib) [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2364.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2364.json) ## [New partnership provides $100M insurance for crypto retirement plans](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2359) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Business Published: 2019-06-26T05:08:06.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T05:08:06.000Z With cryptocurrency being used as a means of basically saving up for retirement now, Bitcoin IRA's recent announcement might make it quite appealing to retirees. It includes a $100 million insurance against theft or l… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2359.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2359.json) ## [Facebook to face House and Senate inquiries over Libra](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2358) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-26T04:30:38.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T04:30:38.000Z Facebook is no stranger to being called by the House of Congress and the Senate, with this happening several times in the past due to the social network’s controversial activities. This time, Mark Zuckerberg’s company… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2358.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2358.json) ## [Kraken’s lofty promise pushes crowdfunding figure to over $13M](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2357) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Business Published: 2019-06-26T04:00:48.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T04:07:09.000Z A recent crowdfunding round for cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has gone over $13.5 million, as of writing. That is $3 million over its initial goal but more than $1 million short of its second goal. This is considered… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2357.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2357.json) ## [JPMorgan likely to pilot JPM Coin by year end](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2356) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Business Published: 2019-06-26T03:38:09.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T03:40:36.000Z The considerable level of interest in cryptocurrency and its various incarnations has finally pushed JPMorgan Chase into pursuing a route in the nascent market. This is why it is planning to soon offer its own version… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2356.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2356.json) ## [Walmart China using blockchain to convince shoppers of food safety](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2355) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Technology Published: 2019-06-26T01:20:42.000Z Updated: 2019-06-26T03:39:05.000Z It was recently announced that Walmart China will be implementing a new blockchain initiative that is intended to keep track of items that will become available on its shelves in the near future. Many of these are foo… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2355.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2355.json) ## [Graph Blockchain secures deal with South Korea's Ministry of Transportation for blockchain-based pilot project](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2354) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-25T06:39:56.000Z Updated: 2019-06-25T06:39:56.000Z Blockchain development firm Graph Blockchain announced that it has partnered with South Korea’s Ministry of Transportation to initiate a pilot project for blockchain-based traffic data storage, according to a news rel… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2354.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2354.json) ## [Circle, Coinbase unveil their new CENTRE stablecoin network](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2353) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-25T06:38:23.000Z Updated: 2019-12-05T05:18:34.000Z Cryptocurrency firms Circle and Coinbase are joining forces to make money as easy to move around the world as internet data and content through their new Stablecoin Network called CENTRE. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2353.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2353.json) ## [AICPA proposes new standards for blockchain-based audit evidence](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2352) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-25T04:35:43.000Z Updated: 2019-06-25T04:35:43.000Z The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has proposed an updated set of standards for audit evidence including the accommodation of blockchain-based data. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2352.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2352.json) ## [Propy completes TechCrunch founder's $1.6M property sale on blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2351) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-25T04:09:35.000Z Updated: 2019-06-25T04:09:35.000Z Blockchain-based real estate platform Propy announced that it has completed the $1.6 million sale of a San Francisco property owned the venture capital fund CrunchFund, co-founded by Michael Arrington. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2351.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2351.json) ## [Bank of International Settlements calls for coordinated regulation on big tech firms Facebook, Google, Amazon](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2350) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-25T03:59:20.000Z Updated: 2019-06-25T03:59:20.000Z The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has cautioned that financial services provided by giant companies like Alibaba, Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Tencent could come with new risks for the banking sector as wel… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2350.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2350.json) ## [Royal Bank of Canada, Microsoft launch 'Go Digital' program to help companies modernize](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2349) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-25T02:28:28.000Z Updated: 2019-06-25T02:28:28.000Z The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Microsoft revealed the launch of their new “Go Digital” program, which aims to help businesses confront the challenges brought by digital transformation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2349.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2349.json) ## [Bithumb to launch South Korea's first anti-money laundering center: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2348) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-24T08:02:27.000Z Updated: 2019-06-24T08:02:27.000Z South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced that it will launch the country’s first ever money laundering prevention center, the Korea JoongAng Daily reports. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2348.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2348.json) ## [Galaxy Digital to launch crypto options contracts as demand increases](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2347) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-24T06:41:55.000Z Updated: 2019-06-24T06:41:55.000Z Galaxy Digital, the crypto investment bank of former hedge fund manager Mike Novogratz, has expanded its services, offering cryptocurrency options contracts trading, according to The Block. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2347.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2347.json) ## [IRS in hot pursuit of cryptocurrency tax evaders](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2346) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-24T06:30:22.000Z Updated: 2019-06-24T06:30:22.000Z The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start auditing taxpayers who own crypto-assets, according to Bloomberg. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2346.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2346.json) ## [Malta to require all rental contracts to be registered on blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2345) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-24T05:37:21.000Z Updated: 2019-06-24T05:37:21.000Z The Malta government’s new rent laws will require all property rental contracts to be registered on the blockchain, Malta Today reported, citing the island nation’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2345.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2345.json) ## [FATF to move cryptocurrency operators from "dark shadows" as it calls for stronger regulations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2344) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-24T04:32:53.000Z Updated: 2019-06-28T10:56:34.000Z The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will focus on combating money laundering and terrorism financing by strengthening cryptocurrency regulations for its member nations. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2344.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2344.json) ## [Russia's Ministry of Finance hints at allowing cryptocurrency trading: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2343) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-24T04:09:59.000Z Updated: 2019-07-29T07:38:36.000Z Russia is reportedly considering permitting cryptocurrency trading, although a final decision is yet to be made, Deputy Minister of Finance Alexi Moiseyev revealed on Friday as per a report by Interfax. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2343.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2343.json) ## [eToro confirms eToken works with Facebook Libra](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2332) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Technology Published: 2019-06-23T14:10:07.000Z Updated: 2019-06-23T14:10:07.000Z eToro recently tested if it can implement its asset tokenization in Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, and it turns out that it can. The trading platform said as much in a recent press release where it provided det… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2332.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2332.json) ## [Bitcoin ATMs now available in convenience stores across Arizona and Nevada](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2333) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Business Published: 2019-06-23T14:10:01.000Z Updated: 2019-06-23T14:10:01.000Z Improving access to cryptocurrency, a pilot project involving automated teller machines that process bitcoin transactions are now available in convenience stores in Arizona and Nevada. The project is courtesy of Digit… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2333.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2333.json) ## [Belgium watchdog receives 1K crypto crime notifications](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2334) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Regulation Published: 2019-06-23T14:09:56.000Z Updated: 2019-06-23T14:09:56.000Z The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), a Belgian watchdog, has recently released a report documenting financial crimes notifications it received in 2018. In the report, the agency received a total of 2,0… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2334.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2334.json) ## [Bakkt hires former Google consultant as pressures to release crypto product increase](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2335) By Melvin Alfred Wong | Business Published: 2019-06-23T14:09:49.000Z Updated: 2019-06-23T14:09:49.000Z The pressure for Bakkt – the cryptocurrency initiative meant to make the trading and investment using bitcoin easier – to release a crypto product is increasing. The project did receive funding worth $182 million to d… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2335.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2335.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=608) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=610)