# Business News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business?page=319 Page 319 of 357. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Crypto exchange Liquid cancels gram token sale, returns funds to investors](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4798) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-16T11:13:04.000Z Updated: 2020-01-16T11:13:04.000Z Cryptocurrency exchange Liquid has announced that it has cancelled the gram token sale on its platform. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4798.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4798.json) ## [Bithumb files complaint with Tax Tribunal against NTS’ $69M tax bill](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4797) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-16T10:25:23.000Z Updated: 2020-01-16T10:25:23.000Z South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb will contest a move by the country's tax agency to withhold millions of dollars in tax on foreign cryptocurrency transactions, CoinDesk reported citing a report from The Ko… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4797.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4797.json) ## [Anchorage launches new crypto brokerage service "Anchorage Trading"; acquires Merkle Data](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4792) By Catherine Martin | Business Published: 2020-01-16T09:44:44.000Z Updated: 2020-01-16T09:49:06.000Z Cryptocurrency firm Anchorage announced the launch of a new crypto brokerage service after making its first acquisition. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4792.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4792.json) ## [Blockchain company Bitfury to work with UNDP on a forest project in Kazakhstan](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4794) By Catherine Martin | Business Published: 2020-01-16T09:22:47.000Z Updated: 2020-01-16T09:27:25.000Z Blockchain company Bitfury has teamed up with the United Nations Development. Programme (UNDP) for a forest project in Kazakhstan, The Astan Times reported. 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[Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4791.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4791.json) ## [Kraken acquires Australia’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchange Bit Trade](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4785) By Catherine Martin | Business Published: 2020-01-16T04:53:59.000Z Updated: 2020-01-16T04:53:59.000Z Kraken announced that it has just acquired Australia’s longest-running digital currency exchange Bit Trade. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4785.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4785.json) ## [Binance plans to launch support center in South Korea after local startup investment](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4782) By Catherine Martin | Business Published: 2020-01-15T07:28:22.000Z Updated: 2020-01-15T07:28:22.000Z Binance will be launching a support center in South Korea through its subsidiary company Binance Co. Ltd, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4782.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4782.json) ## [Crypto and blockchain firms awarded nearly $1M in bug bounties via HackerOne in 2019](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4779) By Catherine Martin | Business Published: 2020-01-15T05:16:15.000Z Updated: 2020-01-15T05:16:15.000Z Cryptocurrency and blockchain companies are spending quite a considerable amount to ensure the security of their platform. These firms awarded nearly $1 million to hackers last year via HackerOne, The Block reported. 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[Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4764.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4764.json) ## [Blockchain startup SIMBA Chain raises $1.5M in seed financing](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4765) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-14T06:55:51.000Z Updated: 2020-01-14T06:55:51.000Z Blockchain startup SIMBA Chain has raised $1.5 million in a seed financing round which saw participation from Notre Dame's Pit Road Fund, Elevate Ventures, First Source Capital, and individual angel investors. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4765.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4765.json) ## [CME Group launches options on bitcoin futures](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4763) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-14T06:02:28.000Z Updated: 2020-01-14T06:02:28.000Z Derivatives marketplace CME Group has announced the launch of options on its bitcoin futures on Monday, January 13. 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[Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4759.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4759.json) ## [Thai blockchain startup Lightnet raises $31.2M in Series A funding](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4758) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-13T12:39:49.000Z Updated: 2020-01-13T12:39:49.000Z Thai blockchain startup Lightnet has raised $31.2 million in Series A financing round led by UOB Venture Management, Seven Bank, Uni-President Asset Holdings, HashKey Capital, Hopeshine Ventures, Signum Capital, Du Ca… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4758.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4758.json) ## [LedgerX board member raises compliance and funds’ safety concerns with CFTC; company appoints new CEO](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4755) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-13T12:06:47.000Z Updated: 2020-01-14T00:39:18.000Z A LedgerX board member and investor has raised a number of concerns about the company in a letter addressed to the LedgerX Holdings board, LedgerX LLC board, LedgerX shareholders, and the Office of the Inspector Gener… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4755.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4755.json) ## [Fintech startup TigerWit obtains Financial Services licence from Hong Kong’s SFC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4753) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-13T10:50:51.000Z Updated: 2020-01-13T10:50:51.000Z TigerWit, a UK-headquartered fintech firm, has obtained a Financial Services licence from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4753.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4753.json) ## [South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb to invest $8M into Busan blockchain zone](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4751) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-13T09:56:41.000Z Updated: 2020-01-13T09:56:41.000Z South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is going to invest $8 million into the Busan blockchain zone, Bitcoin.com reported citing local news outlet News1. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4751.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4751.json) ## [Cryptocurrency exchange Cobinhood announces shutdown](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4747) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-13T05:48:07.000Z Updated: 2020-01-13T05:54:52.000Z Cryptocurrency exchange Cobinhood has announced that it has shut down its operations. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4747.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4747.json) ## [Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit to move out of the Netherlands to dodge 5AMLD regulations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4738) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-10T09:43:03.000Z Updated: 2020-01-10T09:43:03.000Z Bitcoin futures and options exchange Deribit has announced that it will be moving to Panama and will be operated by DRB Panama Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Dutch operator Deribit B.V., starting February 10. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4738.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4738.json) ## [Standard Chartered buys equity stake in Chinese blockchain-focused supply chain firm Linklogis](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4736) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-10T07:21:59.000Z Updated: 2020-01-10T07:21:59.000Z British banking giant Standard Chartered has announced that it has made a strategic investment into China-based supply chain firm Linklogis. The details of the investment have not been disclosed. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4736.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4736.json) ## [Swiss fintech firm AlgoTrader secures $3.8M in Series A round](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4735) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-10T06:53:00.000Z Updated: 2020-01-10T06:53:00.000Z AlgoTrader, a Switzerland-based capital and cryptocurrency markets technology provider, has raised CHF 3.7 million (approximately $3.8 million) in a Series A round led by an undisclosed global Tier 1 bank. 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[Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4723.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4723.json) ## [SBI and GMO are reportedly the first customers of the large bitcoin mining facility in Texas](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4714) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-08T11:40:25.000Z Updated: 2020-01-08T11:40:25.000Z Two Japanese corporate behemoths – SBI Holdings and GMO – have signed a deal with what is said to become the world’s largest bitcoin mining facility. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4714.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4714.json) ## [US Court rejects SEC’s request to compel Telegram disclose bank records](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4709) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-08T07:42:19.000Z Updated: 2020-01-08T07:42:19.000Z The District Court for the Southern District of New York has ruled in favor of Telegram, denying the request by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make the messaging giant disclose its bank records, Coint… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4709.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4709.json) ## [Crypto exchange Coinbase launches Coinbase Pro mobile app for Android](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4708) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-08T06:39:57.000Z Updated: 2020-01-08T06:39:57.000Z Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced the launch of the Coinbase Pro mobile app for Android customers. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4708.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4708.json) ## [WisdomTree leads Securrency’s $17.65M Series A round, aims to bring blockchain tech to ETFs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4704) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-08T04:41:19.000Z Updated: 2020-01-08T04:41:19.000Z Securrency, a provider of institutional-grade blockchain-based financial and regulatory technology, has raised $17.65 million in a Series A funding round led by WisdomTree Investments. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4704.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4704.json) ## [Crypto exchange Bithumb establishes blockchain R&D center](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4701) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-07T12:47:46.000Z Updated: 2020-01-07T15:58:26.000Z South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has established a research center in order to strengthen its blockchain R&D capabilities and exchange operation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4701.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4701.json) ## [Telegram issues public statement on TON Blockchain and Grams](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4697) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-07T07:39:39.000Z Updated: 2020-01-07T15:59:27.000Z Encrypted messaging platform Telegram has issued a public statement on the TON Blockchain and gram tokens. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4697.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4697.json) ## [Crypto tax compliance firm TaxBit secures $5M from Winklevoss Capital, Valar Ventures and others](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4691) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-07T03:38:30.000Z Updated: 2020-01-07T03:38:30.000Z Crypto tax compliance startup TaxBit has raised $5 million in a seed funding round which saw participation from leading venture capital firms. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4691.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4691.json) ## [PwC Switzerland takes over blockchain startup ChainSecurity](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4690) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-06T12:13:57.000Z Updated: 2020-01-06T12:13:57.000Z ChainSecurity AG, a blockchain startup spun out of the ICE center, ETH Zurich, a leading research lab in blockchain security, has been acquired by PwC Switzerland, Investment Europe reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4690.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4690.json) ## [Telegram calls SEC’s request for bank records as “unfounded fishing expedition”](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4684) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-06T09:07:13.000Z Updated: 2020-01-06T09:07:13.000Z In response to the SEC’s request for its bank records, encrypted messaging giant Telegram has requested a U.S. court to reject the regulator’s demands, Cointelegraph reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4684.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4684.json) ## [Ousted Bitmain co-founder takes matters to court to regain control of company](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/4683) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-06T07:48:03.000Z Updated: 2020-01-06T08:02:22.000Z Ousted Bitmain co-founder Micree Zhan Ketuan has taken the legal route to reclaim his control of the crypto mining giant. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/4683.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/4683.json) ## [Burger King Venezuela starts accepting cryptocurrencies via Cryptobuyer partnership](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4680) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-06T06:28:04.000Z Updated: 2020-01-06T06:28:04.000Z The Venezuelan arm of the global fast-food giant Burger King has started accepting a number of cryptocurrencies via a new partnership with Cryptobuyer, a Panama-based cryptocurrency gateway provider and bitcoin ATM op… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4680.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4680.json) ## [Binance launches 6 euro trading pairs amid fiat support expansion plans](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4671) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-03T10:34:45.000Z Updated: 2020-01-03T10:34:45.000Z Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that users will now be able to trade six major cryptocurrencies, including two stablecoins, against euro. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4671.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4671.json) ## [SEC seeks Telegram’s bank records to know how ICO funds were spent](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4669) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-03T08:00:04.000Z Updated: 2020-01-03T08:00:04.000Z Encrypted messaging giant Telegram is reluctant to disclose the details related to its token offering, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission said in a new court filing, Finance Magnates reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4669.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4669.json) ## [Former MakerDAO contributor announces $4M donation to Carnegie Mellon University for DeFi research](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4667) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-03T06:53:46.000Z Updated: 2020-01-03T06:53:46.000Z Nikolai Mushegian, a former technical partner at MakerDAO and Carnegie Mellon alumnus, has announced a donation of 10,000 MKR tokens (approximately $4.3million) to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to support decentral… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4667.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4667.json) ## [Google restores MetaMask crypto wallet app on Android app store](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4665) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-03T05:56:48.000Z Updated: 2020-01-03T05:56:48.000Z Ethereum browser extension and wallet service MetaMask has announced that Google has restored its mobile app on Google Play. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4665.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4665.json) ## [Nigeria's telecom regulator backs blockchain-based WiFi sharing startup Wicrypt](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4660) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2020-01-02T12:40:14.000Z Updated: 2020-01-02T12:40:14.000Z The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), an independent regulatory authority for the country’s telecommunications industry, has invested 2 million nairas (approximately $5,500) in blockchain firm Wicrypt, The Blo… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4660.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/4660.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business.md?page=318) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business.md?page=320)