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Wu-Tang Clan Rapper's Son to Launch Cryptocurrency

The son of Ol' Dirty Bastard, the late hip-hop artist and Wu-Tang Clan member who passed away in 2004, is launching a cryptocurrency.

By Stan HigginsMar 6, 2018

South Korean internet giant Kakao, which owns the popular messaging app Kakao Talk, is reportedly moving to integrate blockchain in its business.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 6, 2018

Rumors are swirling that the SEC is targeting a notable startup structure for tokens, but no one knows for sure what would happen if it did.

By Brady DaleMar 6, 2018

A proposed law in the City of Plattsburgh would place a moratorium on new commercial cryptocurrency mining operations for 18 months.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 6, 2018

GE's transportation arm has become the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 5, 2018

SBI Holdings, the financial services arm of the SBI Group, has bought a 40 percent stake in cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker CoolBitX.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 5, 2018

The man credited for being the "Father of the Jobs Act" is exploring a number of blockchain projects that could help improve the legislation.

A patent application by PayPal proposes launching instantaneous transactions by transferring private keys rather than cryptocurrencies.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 5, 2018

The New York City premiere for the forthcoming blockchain book "The Truth Machine," drew a set of high-profile stars this week.

While interest in XRP continues, confusion remains about how the cryptocurrency interacts with Ripple's products. CoinDesk explains.