# Latest News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news?page=687 Page 687 of 711. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Crypto project Bakkt secures $182.5M in first funding round](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/996) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-01-02T04:02:53.000Z Updated: 2019-01-02T04:02:53.000Z Bakkt, the digital assets platform developed by Intercontinental Exchange – the operator of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has secured $182.5 million in its first round of funding. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/996.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/996.json) ## [Difficult to set specific timeline to come up with cryptocurrency regulation, says Indian Minister Pon Radhakrishnan](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/995) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-12-31T11:27:53.000Z Updated: 2018-12-31T11:29:49.000Z Following recent reports that suggested that Indian authorities were considering introducing regulation for cryptocurrencies, Quartz has reported that the government is in no rush to finalize the rules. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/995.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/995.json) ## [Italian government brings together 30 experts to build national blockchain strategy](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/994) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-12-31T09:46:51.000Z Updated: 2018-12-31T09:46:51.000Z Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development has brought together 30 experts in a bid to boost the country’s blockchain strategy, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/994.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/994.json) ## [Taiwan to launch blockchain-based digital ID system in 2020](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/993) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-31T07:48:41.000Z Updated: 2018-12-31T07:48:41.000Z The government of Taiwan is planning to roll out a blockchain-powered digital identification system in 2020, local news outlet CNA reported last week. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/993.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/993.json) ## [Huobi Group to launch EOS exchange in Q1 2019; releases English language white paper for Huobi Chain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/992) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-31T06:29:22.000Z Updated: 2018-12-31T06:29:22.000Z Huobi Pool, the crypto mining arm of Huobi Group, is going to launch the company's first EOS exchange in Q1 of 2019. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/992.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/992.json) ## [Kraken launches margin trading for Bitcoin Cash and Ripple](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/991) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-12-31T05:30:29.000Z Updated: 2018-12-31T05:30:29.000Z Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced the launch of margin trading for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Ripple (XRP). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/991.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/991.json) ## [Wyoming ‘financial technology sandbox’ bill seeks to boost blockchain and fintech innovation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/990) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-12-31T04:41:27.000Z Updated: 2018-12-31T04:41:27.000Z A bill has been introduced in Wyoming’s state legislature to establish financial technology sandbox in order to boost innovation in this space. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/990.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/990.json) ## [Crypto exchange Huobi Russia launches legal lab](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/989) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-31T03:50:53.000Z Updated: 2018-12-31T03:50:53.000Z Huobi Russia, the Russia-based cryptocurrency exchange launched by Huobi Group, has announced the setting up of Huobi Legal Lab which will provide legal support to local digital projects. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/989.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/989.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – December 28th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/988) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-28T10:31:10.000Z Updated: 2018-12-28T10:31:10.000Z U.S. SEC’s OCIE includes cryptocurrencies in 2019 examination priorities The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is going to place particular emphasis on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, coins, an… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/988.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/988.json) ## [Korea Customs Service seeks to implement blockchain and AI](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/987) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-28T07:37:03.000Z Updated: 2018-12-28T07:37:03.000Z The Korea Customs Service (KCS) has announced that it has completed the technology verification of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) for their application in the e-commerce business. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/987.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/987.json) ## [Seoul Metropolitan Government to set up innovation fund with focus on blockchain and fintech](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/986) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-28T06:36:36.000Z Updated: 2018-12-28T06:36:36.000Z The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Thursday announced its plans to set up a ₩131 billion innovation fund in 2019. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/986.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/986.json) ## [Indian media giant The Times Group invests in blockchain-based referral platform Ponder](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/985) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-28T05:30:19.000Z Updated: 2018-12-28T05:30:19.000Z Brand Capital, the strategic investment arm of BCCL – India's largest media group, has acquired a stake in Ponder, a blockchain-based referral platform. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/985.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/985.json) ## [U.S. Department of Defense seeks to improve disaster relief efforts using blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/984) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-28T04:39:05.000Z Updated: 2018-12-28T04:39:05.000Z The U.S. Department of Defense sees immense potential in blockchain technology to improve disaster relief efforts. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/984.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/984.json) ## [Waves launches new version of blockchain explorer](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/983) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-28T03:44:37.000Z Updated: 2018-12-28T03:44:37.000Z Blockchain startup Waves has announced the launch of Explorer 2.0 – a new version of its blockchain explorer which has been optimized for mobile devices. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/983.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/983.json) ## [Mizuho to launch proprietary cryptocurrency pegged to Japanese yen in March 2019 – Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/982) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-27T11:52:38.000Z Updated: 2018-12-27T11:52:38.000Z Japanese financial services giant Mizuho is reportedly planning to launch a proprietary cryptocurrency in March 2019, Nikkei Asian Review reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/982.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/982.json) ## [Litecoin becomes official cryptocurrency partner of UFC title fight](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/981) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-27T10:23:02.000Z Updated: 2018-12-27T10:23:02.000Z The Litecoin Foundation has announced that Litecoin is the official cryptocurrency partner of UFC 232: JONES vs. GUSTAFFSON 2. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/981.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/981.json) ## [National Bank of Kuwait launches RippleNet-powered cross-border payments service](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/980) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-27T06:39:25.000Z Updated: 2018-12-27T06:39:25.000Z The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the first local bank and the first shareholding company in Kuwait, has announced the launch of a cross-border payments service powered by Ripple’s blockchain technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/980.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/980.json) ## [Crypto derivatives exchange Huobi DM announces support for EOS](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/979) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-27T05:32:58.000Z Updated: 2018-12-27T05:32:58.000Z Cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Huobi DM has announced support for EOS, the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/979.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/979.json) ## [Indian authorities mull crypto regulation instead of complete ban](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/978) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-12-27T04:40:59.000Z Updated: 2018-12-27T04:40:59.000Z Indian authorities are considering introducing regulation for cryptocurrencies instead of imposing a complete ban, The New Indian Express reported December 26th. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/978.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/978.json) ## [Investment robo-adviser Wealthfront allows users to track crypto holdings via Coinbase integration](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/977) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-27T03:48:27.000Z Updated: 2018-12-27T03:48:27.000Z Palo Alto-based investment robo-adviser Wealthfront last week announced that it has added support for Coinbase accounts. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/977.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/977.json) ## [Popula stores complete text of a news article on Ethereum blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/976) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-26T11:36:16.000Z Updated: 2018-12-26T11:36:16.000Z Popula, a news site backed by blockchain startup Civil, has stored a news article on the Ethereum blockchain. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/976.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/976.json) ## [Crypto exchange Binance adds XRP as quote asset](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/975) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-26T10:03:56.000Z Updated: 2018-12-26T10:03:56.000Z Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it has added support for XRP as quote asset. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/975.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/975.json) ## [Wine firm Madison to acquire stake in cryptocurrency startup BitOcean](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/974) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-26T09:26:12.000Z Updated: 2018-12-26T09:26:12.000Z Madison Lab, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed wine firm Madison, is planning to acquire a stake in cryptocurrency startup BitOcean, the South China Morning Post reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/974.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/974.json) ## [GMO Internet to stop development, manufacture and sales of cryptocurrency mining machines due to huge losses](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/973) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-26T07:21:12.000Z Updated: 2018-12-26T07:21:12.000Z Japanese IT giant GMO Internet has announced its plans to stop the development, manufacture, and sales of cryptocurrency mining machines. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/973.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/973.json) ## [SBI Holdings’ VCTRADE starts accepting deposits in Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/972) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-26T06:22:09.000Z Updated: 2018-12-26T06:22:09.000Z VCTRADE, a cryptocurrency exchange launched by Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings, has started accepting deposits in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP (XRP). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/972.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/972.json) ## [Reliance Industries jumps on the blockchain bandwagon with investment in Shell and BP-backed Vakt](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/971) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-26T05:27:00.000Z Updated: 2018-12-26T05:27:00.000Z Indian energy and telecom behemoth Reliance Industries has acquired 5.56% equity stake in Vakt Holdings Limited (VHL), a blockchain-based startup. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/971.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/971.json) ## [Blockchain Beyond Finance: A look at the technology’s implementation in rewards and loyalty programs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/970) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-26T04:28:32.000Z Updated: 2018-12-26T04:57:19.000Z Blockchain technology, which is being tested across multiple industries, has the potential to significantly transform customer loyalty programs. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/970.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/970.json) ## [Ubitquity introduces blockchain-based lien alert system](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/969) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-26T03:41:10.000Z Updated: 2018-12-26T03:41:10.000Z Blockchain real estate startup Ubitquity has announced the launch of a ‘Lien Alert’ – a blockchain-based solution that allows lenders to be alerted to a lien placed against them. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/969.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/969.json) ## [XRPUSD: Major trend line breakout marks start of minor bull run (target $0.76/$1)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/968) By H Rangarajan | Investing Published: 2018-12-24T12:05:08.000Z Updated: 2018-12-24T12:05:08.000Z XRPUSD recovering fast and jumped more than 15% today after breaking trend line resistance $0.3800.The pair hits high of $0.45097 at the time of writing and is currently trading around $0.42750. The pair jumped after … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/968.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/968.json) ## [Facebook to join stablecoin bandwagon? Report suggests new dollar-pegged crypto in the works](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/967) By Jean-Luc Leese | Business Published: 2018-12-24T01:05:27.000Z Updated: 2018-12-24T01:05:27.000Z Social media behemoth Facebook is reportedly working on a cryptocurrency pegged to the U.S. dollar to facilitate money transfers on messaging app Whatsapp. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/967.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/967.json) ## [U.S. SEC’s OCIE includes cryptocurrencies in 2019 examination priorities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/966) By Jean-Luc Leese | Regulation Published: 2018-12-24T01:05:23.000Z Updated: 2018-12-24T01:05:23.000Z The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is going to place particular emphasis on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, coins, and tokens, in the forthcoming year. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/966.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/966.json) ## [Crypto exchange Coinbase expands to six new European markets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/965) By Jean-Luc Leese | Business Published: 2018-12-24T01:05:17.000Z Updated: 2018-12-24T01:05:17.000Z Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced the launch of its services in six additional European markets. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/965.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/965.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – December 21st, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/964) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-21T11:19:32.000Z Updated: 2018-12-21T11:19:32.000Z US lawmakers seek to exclude cryptocurrencies from federal securities laws Two U.S. lawmakers, Reps. Warren Davidson and Darren Soto, have introduced a new bill that seeks to exclude cryptocurrencies and certain other… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/964.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/964.json) ## [US lawmakers seek to exclude cryptocurrencies from federal securities laws](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/963) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-12-21T10:21:05.000Z Updated: 2018-12-21T10:21:05.000Z Two U.S. lawmakers, Reps. Warren Davidson and Darren Soto, have introduced a new bill that seeks to exclude cryptocurrencies and certain other digital assets from the definition of a security, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/963.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/963.json) ## [BTC/USD : Minor trend line breakout and bullish divergence (target $5800)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/962) By H Rangarajan | Investing Published: 2018-12-21T09:53:18.000Z Updated: 2018-12-21T10:00:47.000Z BTC/USD has halted its 50 days of weakness and shown a minor recovery. The pair has declined almost $4400 nearly 57%. It has recovered nearly 35% from low of $3215. it is currently trading around $4145 (1.79% lower). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/962.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/962.json) ## [Overstock.com subsidiary, Teton County sign MOU to develop blockchain-based land records platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/961) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-21T07:33:09.000Z Updated: 2018-12-21T07:33:09.000Z Medici Land Governance, a blockchain subsidiary of Overstock.com focused on land administration, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teton County, Wyoming to develop a blockchain-based land records and… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/961.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/961.json) ## [Crypto-powered digital lending platform SALT adds USDC as collateral option](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/960) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-21T06:28:11.000Z Updated: 2018-12-21T06:28:11.000Z SALT, a company that enables cryptocurrency holders to secure cash loans by collateralizing their blockchain assets, has announced its partnership with CENTRE Consortium. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/960.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/960.json) ## [Peter Thiel, Digital Currency Group back crypto investment platform Layer1](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/959) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-12-21T05:32:14.000Z Updated: 2018-12-21T05:32:14.000Z Crypto investment startup Layer1 has raised $2.1 million in a seed funding round backed by Peter Thiel, Digital Currency Group, Jeffrey Tarrant, and others. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/959.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/959.json) ## [UK government, FCA respond to Treasury Committee’s crypto-assets report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/958) By Shampa Mani | Insights & Views Published: 2018-12-21T04:32:58.000Z Updated: 2018-12-21T04:34:58.000Z The UK Treasury Committee has published the responses of the government and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to its crypto-assets report. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/958.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/958.json) ## [BBVA, EIB Group sign first blockchain-based synthetic securitization in European Union](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/957) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-12-21T03:51:21.000Z Updated: 2018-12-21T03:51:21.000Z Spanish banking giant BBVA has announced that it has signed a synthetic securitization of €1 billion with the European Investment Bank Group, formed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/957.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/957.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=686) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=688)