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Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Japanese government seeks to simplify crypto tax filing system](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/573) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-10-19T07:42:14.000Z Updated: 2018-10-19T07:42:14.000Z The Japanese Tax Commission is seeking to simplify the tax filing system for cryptocurrencies to ensure that investors can report their gains accurately, CoinDesk reported, referring to a report from local news outlet… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/573.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/573.json) ## [U.S. SEC establishes new hub to engage with blockchain, crypto and ICO-related startups](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/572) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-10-19T06:13:43.000Z Updated: 2018-10-19T06:13:43.000Z The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new strategic hub which will facilitate its engagement with innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs involved in financial technology (fintech). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/572.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/572.json) ## [Government of Gibraltar announces blockchain-focused ‘New Technologies in Education’ advisory group](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/571) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-19T04:53:48.000Z Updated: 2018-10-19T04:53:48.000Z The Government of Gibraltar has announced a new advisory group that will focus on the creation of new technology related education courses, such as blockchain. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/571.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/571.json) ## [GFT’s tests demonstrate Digital Asset's DLT platform’s ability to handle equity trading volumes at peak](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/570) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-19T04:10:19.000Z Updated: 2018-10-19T04:10:19.000Z GFT, a provider of business, IT and software services to the financial services industry, has found that the Digital Asset (DA) platform can help reduce the barriers to enterprise adoption of distributed ledger techno… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/570.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/570.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin prices stuck in tight range, gains on Tether sell-off start to fade – Thursday, October 18th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/569) By Debarati Bir | Investing Published: 2018-10-18T11:22:41.000Z Updated: 2018-10-18T11:24:58.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices traded tad lower across the board during late European session Thursday, caught in a tight-knit range for the past three days after showing a massive jump on Monday. Gains made during sell-off … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/569.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/569.json) ## [Blockchain startup Electron receives funding from UK government, to pilot energy trading platform in South Korea](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/568) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-18T09:12:46.000Z Updated: 2018-10-18T09:16:11.000Z Blockchain energy startup Electron has announced that it is going to pilot an energy flexibility trading platform in South Korea in collaboration with GridWiz. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/568.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/568.json) ## [Crypto exchange Coinfloor receives full DLT license in Gibraltar](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/567) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-10-18T08:12:32.000Z Updated: 2018-10-18T08:12:32.000Z Leading bitcoin exchange Coinfloor has announced that it has been awarded a full Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) license by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/567.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/567.json) ## [Crypto payment processor BitPay enables stablecoin settlements in Gemini Dollars and Circle USD Coin](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/566) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-18T07:20:46.000Z Updated: 2018-10-18T07:20:46.000Z Blockchain payments startup BitPay this week announced that it is expanding its cross-border settlement options to stablecoins. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/566.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/566.json) ## [Accenture and Digital Ventures launch procure-to-pay blockchain solution in Thailand](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/565) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-18T06:06:55.000Z Updated: 2018-10-18T06:06:55.000Z Accenture has launched a blockchain solution in Thailand that will simplify the way companies buy and sell goods, make and receive payments, and obtain financing. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/565.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/565.json) ## [Chainalysis helps Binance tackle cryptocurrency money laundering](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/564) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-18T05:07:07.000Z Updated: 2018-10-18T05:07:07.000Z Chainalysis, a cryptocurrency compliance and investigation solutions provider, has announced the completion of a global roll-out of its compliance solution with cryptocurrency exchange Binance. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/564.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/564.json) ## [Port of Antwerp, Maqta Gateway to trial blockchain in international trade](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/561) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-17T08:24:15.000Z Updated: 2018-10-17T08:24:15.000Z Maqta Gateway, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, has announced that is trialing blockchain technology in partnership with Port of Antwerp. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/561.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/561.json) ## [Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak now co-founder of blockchain investment firm ‘EQUI Global’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/560) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-17T06:41:06.000Z Updated: 2018-10-17T06:41:44.000Z Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has taken the helm of a technology-focused venture capital fund built using blockchain technology. Wozniak has become the co-founder of EQUI Global, joining forces with EQUI founder Doug… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/560.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/560.json) ## [Blockchain media startup Civil prepares for new token sale after an unsuccessful first attempt](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/559) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-17T05:54:12.000Z Updated: 2018-10-17T05:54:12.000Z Civil, a blockchain journalism startup which has partnerships with the Associated Press and Forbes, has officially announced that its token sale did not succeed, adding that it is now working on a “much simpler” token… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/559.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/559.json) ## [Kind Heaven seeks to bring blockchain to immersive entertainment experience, partners with NEM](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/558) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-17T04:59:21.000Z Updated: 2018-10-17T04:59:21.000Z Kind Heaven, an immersive entertainment experience opening next year on the Las Vegas Strip, is seeking to integrate blockchain technology and has announced NEM as its blockchain partner and ASTA as its official devel… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/558.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/558.json) ## [Fidelity launches new cryptocurrency trading platform for institutional investors](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/557) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-16T11:51:47.000Z Updated: 2018-10-16T11:51:47.000Z Financial services giant Fidelity Investments has announced the launch of a new company that will provide enterprise-grade digital asset solutions for institutional investors. Called “Fidelity Digital Assets,” the new… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/557.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/557.json) ## [Exclusive: South Korean telecom giant KT to bring blockchain to charity, energy trading, identification, and beyond](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/556) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-16T11:03:05.000Z Updated: 2018-10-16T15:29:57.000Z South Korean telecom giant KT is going big on blockchain technology and is already working to implement the technology across various fields. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/556.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/556.json) ## [Crypto exchange BTCC to debut in South Korea; partners with blockchain AR startup Scanetchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/555) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-16T10:27:19.000Z Updated: 2018-10-16T22:32:39.000Z BTCC, which was once one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by trading volume, is going to launch its operations in South Korea next month. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/555.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/555.json) ## [Update - Samsung invests $60M in tokenized cannabis fund, says Polymath Executive](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/554) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-16T05:56:30.000Z Updated: 2018-10-17T07:46:04.000Z Update: In an email to TokenPost, a Polymath executive said that the claim made by Kim regarding Samsung’s investment in the said cannabis fund is not correct, adding, "Samsung has NOT invested $60 million into 7Pass … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/554.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/554.json) ## [Crypto portfolio tracker Blockfolio secures $11.5M in Series A round](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/553) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-16T05:20:51.000Z Updated: 2018-10-16T05:20:51.000Z Blockfolio, a cryptocurrency portfolio tracker, has raised $11.5 million in a Series A round of financing led by Pantera Capital. Founded in 2014, Blockfolio is a crypto portfolio tracking app that aims to deliver pri… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/553.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/553.json) ## [Internet and Mobile Association of India establishes blockchain committee](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/552) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-16T04:29:10.000Z Updated: 2018-10-16T04:29:10.000Z The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has formed a blockchain committee that will work with the government, industry, and startups to develop the domestic blockchain ecosystem, The Economic Times report… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/552.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/552.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin surges over 10 pct in 24 hours following massive Tether sell-off, Hong Kong SFC to introduce crypto regulations to protect investors – Monday, October 15th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/551) By Debarati Bir | Investing Published: 2018-10-15T11:51:56.000Z Updated: 2018-10-15T11:51:56.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices jumped across the board during late European session Monday, hitting a 2-1/2-month high, with market participants believing that a massive sell-off in Tether (USDT) has forced investors to buy … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/551.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/551.json) ## [Sony develops blockchain-based rights management system for digital content](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/550) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-15T11:48:01.000Z Updated: 2018-10-15T11:48:01.000Z Japanese tech giant Sony today announced that it is developing a blockchain-based rights management system for digital content. The system is being jointly developed by Sony Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment, and … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/550.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/550.json) ## [SIX Group acquires minority stake in blockchain inheritance startup PassOn](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/549) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-15T08:13:04.000Z Updated: 2018-10-15T08:19:21.000Z SIX Group, a Swiss financial service provider, has acquired a minority stake in PassOn, a Zug-based blockchain startup. In July, SIX Swiss Exchange, which is a part of the SIX Group, announced “SIX Digital Exchange” –… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/549.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/549.json) ## [TRON to partner with Chinese IT giant Baidu – Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/548) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-15T07:01:54.000Z Updated: 2018-10-15T07:01:54.000Z The team behind TRON (TRX) has entered into a partnership with Chinese search giant Baidu, Coinness said in a tweet last week. Coinness said that the team has itself confirmed the partnership adding that the announcem… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/548.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/548.json) ## [IOHK and Emurgo part ways with Cardano Foundation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/547) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-15T05:54:43.000Z Updated: 2018-10-15T05:54:43.000Z IOHK CEO Charles Hoskinson and Emurgo CEO Ken Kodama have issued an open letter to the Cardano community highlighting the lack of performance by the Cardano Foundation. IOHK is focused on the development of the core c… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/547.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/547.json) ## [Coinbase to discontinue crypto index fund](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/546) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-15T05:05:42.000Z Updated: 2018-10-15T05:05:42.000Z Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is shutting down its index fund targeted at institutional investors, sources familiar with the matter have told CoinDesk and The Block. Coinbase Index Fund, which was announced… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/546.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/546.json) ## [HTC releases new teaser of upcoming blockchain smartphone “Exodus”](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/545) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-15T04:10:39.000Z Updated: 2018-10-15T04:10:39.000Z Smartphone maker HTC has released a new teaser of its much-awaited blockchain smartphone “Exodus”. The company first announced the project in May, saying that the new phone will be “dedicated to decentralized applicat… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/545.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/545.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin recovers from panic sell-off, Bithumb to sell 38 pct stake, Ripple to ink partnership with SWIFT – Friday, October 12th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/544) By Debarati Bir | Investing Published: 2018-10-12T11:41:27.000Z Updated: 2018-10-12T11:41:27.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices recovered across the board during late European session Friday, after suffering heavily yesterday, following slight short-covering. Market participants are awaiting the United States’ Securitie… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/544.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/544.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – October 12th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/543) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-12T10:19:36.000Z Updated: 2018-10-12T10:19:36.000Z China seeks to release three blockchain standards in 2018 An organization backed by the Chinese government is planning to release three blockchain standards on smart contracts, privacy and deposits, China Money Networ… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/543.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/543.json) ## [South Korea likely to revisit ICO legality decision in November](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/542) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-10-12T09:08:10.000Z Updated: 2018-10-12T09:08:10.000Z The government of South Korea is going to decide on the fate of initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the country once again in November, CoinDesk reported. During the National Assembly's annual audit, Hong Nam-ki, head of… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/542.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/542.json) ## [UK-based blockchain startup Clearmatics secures $12M in Series A funding](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/541) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-12T06:35:04.000Z Updated: 2018-10-12T06:35:04.000Z Clearmatics, a London-based blockchain R&D company, has announced that it has raised more than $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Route 66 Ventures. The round also drew support from private equity firm TNF… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/541.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/541.json) ## [U.S. Customs and Border Protection is testing blockchain as a proof of concept, says official](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/540) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-12T05:32:05.000Z Updated: 2018-10-12T05:32:05.000Z The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is currently testing blockchain technology as a proof of concept (PoC), a CBP official said recently. The member of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (CO… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/540.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/540.json) ## [South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb sold for $350M to Singaporean blockchain consortium](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/539) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-12T04:47:29.000Z Updated: 2018-10-12T04:47:29.000Z Leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has sold over 38 percent of its equity to a Singapore-based blockchain consortium for 400 billion won (approximately $350 million), CoinDesk reported. The deal was … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/539.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/539.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin faces panic sell-off, U.S. SEC sharpens efforts for crackdown on ICO-funded startups, Blockstream announces launch of Liquid Network – Thursday, October 11th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/538) By Debarati Bir | Investing Published: 2018-10-11T12:11:33.000Z Updated: 2018-10-11T12:11:33.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices suffered heavily across the board during late European session Thursday, only to be followed by the United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to crack down on Initial Co… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/538.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/538.json) ## [Former ISE executive joins Gemini cryptocurrency exchange](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/537) By Shampa Mani | People Published: 2018-10-11T10:01:30.000Z Updated: 2018-10-11T10:01:30.000Z Crypto exchange Gemini has announced the appointment of Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto as the new Managing Director of Operations. Jeanine previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at the International Securities E… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/537.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/537.json) ## [Crypto assets currently do not pose threat to financial stability, says FSB](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/536) By Shampa Mani | Insights & Views Published: 2018-10-11T07:24:51.000Z Updated: 2018-10-11T08:05:04.000Z The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body monitoring the global financial system, has published a new report that highlights the analysis behind its proactive assessment of the potential implications … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/536.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/536.json) ## [Singapore-based iFashion Group partners with blockchain AR platform Scanetchain to enhance retail experience](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/534) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-10-11T06:46:11.000Z Updated: 2018-10-11T06:47:43.000Z Scanetchain, the first commercialized augmented reality (AR) blockchain platform, announced that it has entered into a partnership with iFashion Group, a Singaporean venture platform company focused on investing and a… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/534.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/534.json) ## [Indian government think tank NITI Aayog seeks to make students industry-ready in blockchain and AI](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/535) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-11T06:14:12.000Z Updated: 2018-10-11T06:18:02.000Z Indian government think tank NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IBM India, has announced an internship program to make students industry ready in areas such as artificial intelligence, Internet-of-Things, cybersecurity… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/535.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/535.json) ## [Universal Protocol Alliance announces new stablecoin ‘Universal Dollar’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/533) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-10T07:21:12.000Z Updated: 2018-10-10T07:21:12.000Z The Universal Protocol Alliance, a recently launched coalition of blockchain organizations, has officially announced its own stablecoin, called the Universal Dollar (UPUSD). In August, Uphold, Brave Software, Cred, Bl… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/533.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/533.json) ## [Forbes enters blockchain universe via Civil partnership](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/532) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-10-10T06:16:04.000Z Updated: 2018-10-10T06:16:04.000Z Global media giant Forbes has become the latest entrant into the blockchain space with its partnership with blockchain journalism startup Civil. Through this partnership, Forbes will not only experiment with this inno… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/532.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/532.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=713) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=715)