Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development has published a list of 30 experts who have been tasked to develop the country’s blockchain strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
The ex-CEO of the Mt. Gox bitcoin exchange, who faced charges of alleged embezzlement, denied guilt in a Tokyo court during closing arguments, Coindesk reported. The cryptocurrency exchange failed after it reportedly lost hundreds of thousands of bitcoins worth $480 million. Although the ex-CEO isn’t...
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, blockchain has “a lot of potential” to help the way troops respond to disaster relief. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
The government of India is reportedly considering the legalization of digital currencies, with some restrictions, per CoinDesk. According to reports, an unnamed senior official, who was reportedly present for the meetings of an interdisciplinary committee, said, “There is a general consensus that cryptocurrency cannot be...
Alan Konevsky is the new chief legal officer for tZERO. The former senior vice president at Mastercard will oversee tZERO’s legal, regulatory, public policy and compliance functions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
A bipartisan bill has been introduced by Congress that would aim to amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Bitcoin, the leading digital currency, is having a bit of a resurgence this week. Surpassing $4,000 for the first time in two weeks, this is seen as a breakout from a decline that has been going on for some time now. Get the Full Story Complete...
Bitcoin might be making a comeback. The crypto saw a 10 percent increase on Wednesday (Dec. 19) morning to reach a high of $3,929.10. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Coinbase has announced the launch of Convert, a new service that allows customers to convert one cryptocurrency into another at a lower cost than if completed in two separate transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
