UK Watchdog Eyes Extension of Money Laundering Risk Reporting to Crypto Firms

The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to oblige more firms, including some working with cryptocurrency, to report how they manage the risks of financial crime.

Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Loses 1M Email Addresses in Data Theft

An unknown hacker gained access to the wallet maker's marketing database, stealing a million email addresses as well as personal information for 9,000 customers.

Ripple Exec Unveils P2P Payments Platform Using XRP

Craig DeWitt has unveiled the beta release of a personal peer-to-peer payments project that will work in popular web browsers.

Samsung Adds Support for Blockchain VR Platform Decentraland

Samsung’s Blockchain Wallet App now supports the native tokens of Decentraland, LAND and MANA.

Bitcoin Wallet Electrum Now Supports Lightning, Watchtowers and Submarine Swaps

In its latest major release, Electrum now supports a number of innovations that could make using Lightning more secure and less bumpy for users.

Researchers Expose Flaw in Bitcoin Wallets That Could Be Exploited for Double-Spending

A standard way to transact bitcoin could be misused to enable a kind of double-spending, new research has found.

Thailand to Raise $6.4M With Sale of Blockchain-Based Bonds

The Thai Public Debt Management Office plans to sell the cheaply priced bonds through a state-owned bank’s blockchain e-wallet.

Facebook’s Calibra Rebrands to Novi, Details Wallet Tie-Up With WhatsApp

In the run-up to launch, libra's digital wallet subsidiary has been given a new look and a new name: Novi, which means "new way."

The ‘Great Lockdown’ Is Boosting Demand for Bitcoin Custody Solutions

Bitcoin wallet startups have seen a sudden uptick in activity. In short, more people want to hold their own bitcoin than ever before.