US Court Freezes Assets Linked to Alleged $9M ICO Scam

A federal court has frozen assets raised from investors in the Meta 1 Coin token sale.

Bitcoin Price Tests $9.4K as Demand for Put Options Drops

Put options – a bet on bitcoin's price – are declining alongside a rise in the leading cryptocurrency by market cap's price.

VeChain to Develop Drug-Tracing Platform for Pharma Giant Bayer

Bayer China is tapping VeChain to help it track clinical trial drugs along the blockchain.

Bank of Russia Wants to Put Mortgage Issuance on a Blockchain

Russia's is eyeing use cases for blockchain even as proposed legislation will clamp down on crypto.

Torus Goes Blockchain-Agnostic With New DirectAuth Dapp Login Tool

Seamless login for the decentralized apps (dapps) of any blockchain. That’s the vision for Torus Labs’ new identity solution, DirectAuth.

$103M Bailout Denied for Coronavirus-Hit Firms in Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’

The finance director of Switzerland's "Crypto Valley" has been denied a request for extra assistance for blockchain and crypto startups affected by coronavirus funding drought.

Defying Coronavirus Crash, BlockTower Crypto Fund Stretches 30% Total Return to 73%

When coronavirus shutdowns roiled financial markets, BlockTower Capital more than doubled its cryptocurrency hedge fund's previously so-so returns.

South Korean Electronics Giant LG Joins Hedera Hashgraph Council

Electronics giant LG joined the Hedera Hashgraph governing council Wednesday. Its the council's first home appliance manufacturer and second Asia-based member.

Market Wrap: Bullish Traders Push Bitcoin Over $9,100, Returning to Halving Levels

Traders were feeling good about bitcoin’s upward trend and pushed it over $9,100 Wednesday.

Why Innovation Matters (and How Not to Screw It Up), Feat. Matt Ridley

The “Rational Optimist” author gives his take on the economic history and possible futures of prosperity’s most important driver: innovation

Goldman Sachs: Cryptocurrencies ‘Are Not an Asset Class’

Goldman Sachs held an investor call Wednesday to discuss current policies for bitcoin, gold and inflation. The stalwart investment bank is still no fan of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

The $10B Stablecoin Industry Has a Fraud Problem It’s Not Addressing

If stablecoins are used for apparently illegal activity, should issuers step in to stop it? So far, they've been reluctant to do so, says our columnist.

Blockchain Bites: Google Validates Theta, Coinbase and BitGo Eye Crypto Prime Brokerage

Polkadot launched the blockchain of blockchains while an IMF official said CBDCs could spur financial innovation.

Bitcoin Transaction Fees Decline as Network Congestion Eases

After facing a heavy load of transactions earlier this month, bitcoin's network has returned to a more normal level, recent developments suggest.

Bitcoin News Roundup for May 27, 2020

While the yuan weakens against the U.S. dollar, Coinbase makes an acquisition to grow its institutional trading infrastructure. It's another episode of CoinDesk's the Markets Daily podcast.

CryptoKitties Creator Debuts NBA Game on Its Own Blockchain

Blockchain meets basketball in the newest game from Dapper Labs, the developers of CryptoKitties.

‘Focus on Retirement’: Crypto Custodian Rolls Out Hybrid IRA Offering

South Dakota's Kingdom Trust is teaming with Kraken to offer a retirement savings platform where users can manage stocks, ETFs and crypto in one account.

First Mover: EOS Has Still to Prove Itself After Spiraling Down This Past Year

Nearly two years after EOS first launched, the so-called "ethereum killer" has been able to surmount some of the problems that have previously hamstrung it. But is that enough?