Australian Regulator: Too Early to Investigate Troubled Bitcoin Firm Igot -
Australia’s top securities regulator has suggested that it is powerless at present to intervene in a long-simmering customer funds dispute involving the bitcoin exchange service Igot. Scrutiny of Igot, which has been accused of fraud in the past, resurfaced this week following a report by the ABC.
Stan Higgins / Apr 12, 2016 09:40 pm
AirBnB Acqui-Hires ChangeTip Staff, But Code Still for Sale -
A number of employees from the company behind bitcoin tipping service ChangeTip have been hired by AirBnB, the travel startup confirmed yesterday. The deal is the result of an extended bid by investors to sell the firm, with the majority of its assets still for sale.
Stan Higgins / Apr 12, 2016 08:25 pm
Estonian Supreme Court Rules Against Bitcoin Trader -
The Estonian Supreme Court has ruled in favor of new restrictions on bitcoin trading activity in the wake of a lawsuit filed by a bitcoin broker. The suit traces back to 2014, when bitcoin brokerage operator Otto de Voogd was first contacted by Estonian police.
Stan Higgins / Apr 12, 2016 07:00 pm
CFTC Commissioner: Credit Default Swap Test ‘Proves Merit’ of Blockchain -
A CFTC commissioner said yesterday that he believes blockchain tech has already proved itself in the market through testing. In particular, he cited a high-profile trial completed by participants in the credit default swaps market and involving the DTCC, Bank of America and other major global banks.
Pete Rizzo / Apr 12, 2016 05:04 pm
What Circle's UK E-Money License Means for Bitcoin and Blockchain -
Circle Internet Financial set off a wave of positive press last week when it revealed it had become a licensed e-money business in the UK. But what is the impact of this licensing on the bitcoin and blockchain industry? Industry commentators weigh in.
Pete Rizzo / Apr 12, 2016 04:11 pm
