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FTC Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers warns about a new type of bitcoin scam that attempts to blackmail men.

By Muyao ShenAug 22, 2018

Hawaiian Representative Tulsi Gabbard bought more than $1,000 each of ethereum and litecoin last December, according to a public filing.

By Nikhilesh DeAug 22, 2018

MetLife Asia affiliate LumenLab has successfully trialed a blockchain-powered insurance product to offer financial protection to pregnant women.

By Muyao ShenAug 22, 2018

Crypto mining giant Bitmain may be losing its advantage in developing miners amid other potential cash-flow issues, according to Alliance Bernstein.

By Nikhilesh DeAug 22, 2018

The National Research Council of Canada is using IPFS to host an ethereum blockchain explorer for grants and contributions.

By Muyao ShenAug 22, 2018

The Bank of Thailand is developing its own digital currency, aiming to complete a first proof-of-concept by March 2019.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 22, 2018

Once a sure way to get a meeting, startups building blockchain solutions are focusing more on the benefits of their products than the tech itself.

By Ian AllisonAug 22, 2018

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hosted a hearing Tuesday on the "energy efficiency of blockchain and similar technologies."

A publicly owned firm chaired by a Chinese billionaire lost millions through crypto investments, yet it's still seeking to rebrand around the tech.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 21, 2018

At least five BitTorrent employees have left BitTorrent due to disagreements related to its acquisition by Tron founder Justin Sun.