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ICO Scams on the Rise: Over $1 Billion Stolen in ICO Scams

Over a Billion dollars have been lost in ICO scams - and 271 scammy coins have been identified, a report from the Wall Street Journal points out.

Coincheck Looks Forward to Expand into the US; Drops Privacy-Centric Coins

Oki Matsumoto, the Monex CEO believes that while Japan is a very progressive market when it comes to cryptocurrencies - the US is expected to soon take it over.

Supreme Court of India To Take Up All Crypto-Petitions, No New Petitions to be Allowed

India's Supreme Court has stated that the High Courts will no longer accept any petitions against the RBI’s order - the SC will take up all pending petitions.

Cryptocurrency Scammers Arrested in China over $47 Million Fraud

The Chinese police have arrested 6 individuals of PEB firm in connection to cryptocurrency scam.

Snapchat-Investor Lightspeed Ventures May Rebrand as Cryptocurrency Investment Firm

Lightspeed, Snapchat's biggest backer, plans to start an initiative that solely focuses on crypto investments.

Switzerland ranks #1 in the list of Blockchain-Friendly Countries in Europe

The blockchain conference of BlockShow 2018 has announced that Switzerland is #1 for blockchain companies in Europe.

Tel Aviv stock exchange (TSAE) employs Blockchain based securities lending platform

Tel Avin Stock Exchange employs blockchain technology in developing their securities lending platform.

Cryptocurrency Giant Coinbase Plans to Acquire a Federal Banking License

Coinbase has reportedly been in talks with the US Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) and it intends to apply for a federal banking license soon.

Amazon Joins the Blockchain Bandwagon

Amazon Web Services, an offshoot of Amazon, has decided to explore blockchain with the help of an enterprise Kaleido.

Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to Launch 'MUFG Coin' By 2019

Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has announced that they are planning to launch their own cryptocurrency, the MUFG Coin, by 2019.