Scottish Novelist Andrew O’Hagan Asked to Testify in Kleiman v. Wright Lawsuit
The high profile billion dollar bitcoin lawsuit, Kleiman v. Wright, has continued into the new year. The Kleiman estate’s legal team filed for a protective order to prevent the deposition of Wright’s ex-wife on January 13, 2020. Additionally, the plaintiffs and defendants have scheduled a slew of fact and expert Continue Reading
China Continues to Streamline Its Blockchain Patent Application Process
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration is further streamlining the rules in regard to the guidelines of blockchain patent applications. The National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) in China continues to clarify the guidelines for blockchain patent applications, which are set to become effective as of Feb. 1. At the end of Continue Reading
HSBC Closes 2 Branches Following New Protests in Hong Kong
HSBC had two of its Hong Kong branches closed on Jan. 2, the first working day of the year, following attacks by protesters during the latest anti-government demonstrations on New Year’s Day. The banking giant also closed seven indoor ATM clusters and announced on Friday it will suspend overnight services Continue Reading
StrainSecure Seed-to-Sale Blockchain Cannabis Tracker Is a Gamechanger
TruTracker seed-to-sale blockchain-based cannabis tracker StrainSecure set to revolutionize the medical cannabis industry. Medical cannabis companies are rushing to sign up for the world’s first blockchain-secured platform for tracking product from seed-to-sale, according to a report from ProActiveInvestors on Jan. 3. The StrainSecure platform, developed by TruTrace, provides testing, DNA-based Continue Reading
Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Onboards Six Virtual Banks as Members
The non-profit organization Hong Kong Institute of Bankers has onboarded six virtual banks as corporate members. The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) has onboarded six virtual banks as corporate members, according to a Jan. 2 press release. The HKIB is a non-profit institution that provides training and certification to Continue Reading
Happy Birthday Bitcoin! Here’s a Look at Bitcoin’s 11th Year by the Numbers
On January 3, 2009, the pseudonymous developer(s) Satoshi Nakamoto bootstrapped the Bitcoin network by mining its first ever block, block 0. The Genesis Block, as it has become known, came etched with a message that would invariably position Bitcoin as an alternative monetary system to rival the realm of central Continue Reading
How Blockchain Can Improve Globalization
Blockchain technology can help to improve globalization by enabling transparency as well as the faster movement of goods and services. The birth of blockchain technology and its quick adaptation have left many people stunned, with famous CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs and financial experts often talking about how it will change the Continue Reading
Proof of Keys Day Returns on Bitcoin’s 11th Birthday
Last year’s inaugural Proof of Keys day didn’t see massive amounts of bitcoin withdrawn judging by onchain data – but it did serve to educate a community. Trace Mayer’s call to arms also put exchanges on notice, with some disabling withdrawals, citing unscheduled maintenance. Here’s what the crypto community has Continue Reading
Price Analysis Jan 03: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, EOS, BNB, BSV, XTZ, XLM
Bitcoin is en-route to flipping the $7.4K resistance to support and the sharp rebound from key support levels on most major cryptocurrencies is a positive sign. Bitcoin started the new year on a weak note and looked to be losing ground. However, the news of the killing of Iran’s General Continue Reading
Bitcoin Selling for $24,000 per BTC in Iran as US Tensions Escalate
Bitcoin is selling for over $24,000 in Iran on the Localbitcoins platform as escalating tensions with the United States increase the possibility of war. Iran-based sellers on peer-to-peer trading platform LocalBitcoins are currently asking for around 1 billion Iranian rials or over $24,000 per Bitcoin (BTC) — well over its Continue Reading