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On Wednesday, blockchain art investment platform Maecenas began its auction of Andy Warhol’s silkscreen “14 Small Electric Chairs.” Here is how the process works. Advertisements In a typical auction, the individual who places the highest bid wins and receives the lot after paying the bid amount. Contrary to the traditional format, Maecenas is offering digital […]

On June 21, 2018, Twitter announced its acquisition of Smyte, “a San Francisco-based technology company that specializes in safety, spam, and security issues.” The social media company described the purchase as part of its continuing commitment to healthy conversation on the platform. Advertisements “Smyte’s products will help us address challenges in safety, spam and security […]

Many imagined that the advent of cryptocurrency would usher in a new age of charitable fundraising. In light of a crowded market and lackluster performance so far, will singer Akon’s star power be enough to buck the trend? Advertisements When MazaCoin was introduced in 2014, it was touted as the future of the Oglala Lakota […]

The Central Bank of Brazil and other financial regulators will begin using a blockchain platform for sharing information regarding the authorization of financial institutions. Advertisements The Brazilian central bank (Banco Central Do Brasil, or BCB) has announced plans for a blockchain platform intended to streamline the authorization of financial institutions, by facilitating the efficient distribution […]

This is not the audit you’re looking for. Advertisements Tether has released a three-page transparency report authored by Washington, DC, law firm Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP (FSS). The Hong Kong-incorporated company, which created a cryptocurrency equivalent to the US dollar, has faced mounting criticism for its failure – or, perhaps, unwillingness – to prove […]

Starting next month, the University of California, Berkeley, will join the ranks of other educational institutions by offering an online professional certificate program focused on blockchain technology. Advertisements With the ever-expanding reach of crypto, individuals and businesses alike seek to develop their literacy of blockchain technology. Berkeley’s online program aims to do just that – […]

An association of 16 cryptocurrency exchanges is working on a draft of self-imposed rules in a continuing attempt to secure the industry following the Coincheck hack. The vote on these rules is set for June 27. Advertisements Next week, Japan’s Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) will vote on a proposed set of voluntary rules intended […]

Got bitcoin? Or Ethereum? Or Zcash? The Office of Government Ethics keeps an eye on potential conflicts of interest. Advertisements At certain thresholds, employees of the executive branch must report their virtual currency holdings, according to guidance released on June 18, 2018, by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE). Those thresholds include reporting requirements “if […]

Busan could be South Korea’s answer to Switzerland’s Crypto Valley. Advertisements Things are looking up for cryptocurrency and blockchain in South Korea. The Bank of Korea is in the early stages of studying a possible central bank-issued digital currency, the Korea Customs Service revealed plans in late May to combat smuggling through blockchain technology, and […]

The online payment processing company Square has been issued a license by the New York State Department of Financial Services, becoming the seventh company to obtain a BitLicense. Advertisements The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced Monday that it has issued a BitLicense to Square, the online credit card payment processing company. While […]