Latest from Nikhilesh De
Coinbase Adds Charles Schwab Advisor to Board of Directors
Coinbase has brought a Charles Schwab advisor onto its board of directors, as well as hired a new managing director for institutional products.
Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker Moves to Renew Trader Access After US Charges
Bitcoin futures trader 1Broker hopes to launch a read-only version of its website in the next few days after being sued by the SEC and CFTC.
France Accuses Intelligence Agent of Selling State Secrets for Bitcoin
A French security official was arrested last week on charges of selling state secrets and accepting bitcoin in return, local media sources say.
Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Calls Money Laundering Claims 'Deceptive'
ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees condemned a Wall Street Journal investigation claiming the exchange laundered money as being "inaccurate."
ConsenSys Invests $6.5 Million in Former R3 Exec's Blockchain Startup
ConsenSys invested $6.5 million into DrumG, the blockchain startup founded by former R3 official Tim Grant.
Michael Arrington's Hedge Fund to Cease Investing in US Crypto Startups
Arrington XRP Capital may stop funding U.S.-based blockchain startups after being subpoenaed repeatedly by the SEC.
Bitcoin Fraudsters Misled Investors and Impersonated Regulators, CFTC Alleges
The CFTC has filed charges against two individuals for allegedly impersonating the regulator in an effort to defraud bitcoin investors.
Samourai Wallet Stops Showing Fiat Value of Bitcoin Balances
The Samourai Wallet is dropping fiat values from its platform, and will only display bitcoin balances in BTC or satoshis going forward.
WSJ Investigation Alleges $88 Million Laundered Through 46 Crypto Exchanges
The Wall Street Journal claimed Friday that 46 crypto exchanges were used to launder nearly $90 million – with $9 million going through ShapeShift.
US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities.
