Bitcoin & Crypto News

n Miami and UAE realtors take advantage of the Bitcoin network for the real estate transactionsn

Switzerland’s financial markets regulator has cracked down on a trio of companies tied to an alleged cryptocurrency scam.

Tokens for climate change CoinDesk advisor Michael Casey argues it’s a question worth taking seriously.

The developers behind Raiden Network have launched an early, simplified version of the scaling solution on theethereum test network.

A Chinese government-backed IT research body has launched a new research lab in order to support the development of blockchain technology in China.

Australia’s securities markets regulator is weighing the use of blockchain as part of broader data strategy.

Japanese billionaire Taizo Son believes ICOs will significantly impact how startups raise capital.

A notable ICO token appears to be weathering regulatory concerns, bouncing back this week on a relatively positive newsflow and new developments.

The CFTC has named one of its leaders as the new sponsor for its technical advisory committee and he wants to see it work on blockchain issues.

This wealth advisor believes banks are afraid of bitcoin, according to a new interview.

Business blogger James Altucher provides a counter to cryptocurrency being a solution in search of a problem, one strong enough to make him a bull.

A major state-owned telecommunications provider in Switzerland has created a new blockchain business.n

The EU is eyeing beefed-up penalties around crimes involving cryptocurrencies, such as ransomware, the European Commission said this week.

J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC chair, has called on government agencies to embrace blockchain, saying it’s in the national interest to do so.

Australia is plotting an ambitious new Digital Economy initiative and blockchain is part of the plan, a new paper reveals.

IBM Ventures has its eyes on compliance and supply chain for its first cash investment in the blockchain industry.

Urbit, the galactically inspired network of cloud servers, has announced plans to rebuild its infrastructure based on ethereum tech.

The rebound in bitcoin’s price from the recent low of $2,980 has stalled, raising doubts as to whether the rally will continue.

Germany’s central bank has published a new blockchain research paper.

Y Combinator, Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator, is looking at blockchain in order to boost access to startups for investors.nn