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Token Investors May Sue After Former Korean Social Media Giant Shuts Down

A once hugely popular social media site, Cyworld's abrupt closure brings uncertainty to holders of its recently launched crypto token.

By William FoxleyOct 14, 2019

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been granted an Irish e-money license that will bring it greater access to EU and EEA markets.

By William FoxleyOct 14, 2019

Marco Polo, the trade finance blockchain with over 20 global banks on board, is piloting its first trading arrangement between Germany and Russia.

By Ian AllisonOct 11, 2019

The complaint alleges the Calibra logo is too similar to Current’s, which the fintech firm has been using since August 2016.

By Danny NelsonOct 11, 2019

The second-largest U.S. bank has begun hiring for blockchain positions.

By Nate DiCamilloOct 11, 2019

Societe Generale has no plans to resell its $110 million ethereum bond, but future blockchain trials will involve external investors, an exec said.

By Nate DiCamilloOct 11, 2019

The U.K.-licensed firm's new product allows clients to synthetically trade gold against bitcoin and aims to capitalize on a growth in haven assets.

By William FoxleyOct 10, 2019

Switzerland’s central bank and the SIX stock exchange will study using a central bank digital currency to settle trades of tokenized assets.

Forex giant CLS is now using a blockchain to handle certain currency trades, but the technology is “not essential” for the task, an executive admits.

By Ian AllisonOct 8, 2019

The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has created a token to incentivize firms to participate in consortiums. The system is backed by Microsoft and Intel.

By Ian AllisonOct 7, 2019