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Crypto Rich and Paranoid: Threats Prompt Radical Security in Bitcoin Land
Cryptocurrency users who got rich in the run-up are now targets for robbers and kidnappers, not just hackers. That’s prompting a security overhaul.
Report: Bank of America, JP Morgan Ban Credit Crypto Purchases
Two of Wall Street's biggest banks are reportedly taking steps to bar customers from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies.
Santander to Roll Out Ripple-Powered App in 4 Countries
Santander UK is working with Ripple to allow customers to make international payments using a new mobile app.
Chinese Retail Giant JD.com Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
The logistics arm of Chinese retail and internet giant JD.com has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.
Mnuchin Calls for Crypto Regulatory Talk At G20 Summit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has indicated he is planning to raise the subject of cryptocurrency regulation during an upcoming G20 summit.
UPS Might Be Making a Locker That Accepts Bitcoin
A new patent application filed by UPS indicates that bitcoin could be used as a payment system.
Samsung Confirms It's Now Making Crypto Mining Chips
Samsung has confirmed it is now manufacturing cryptocurrency mining chips after reports earlier this week.
Illinois Eyes Blockchain for IDs and Public Asset Management
An Illinois government task force is eyeing blockchain tech in the management of state citizens' identification and tokenizing public sector assets.
When Crypto Exchanges Hold More Than Your Money
Regulators want cryptocurrency exchanges to know who their customers are – but that requires these companies to collect very sensitive information.
Cloud Network Xunlei Hit By Class Actions Over ICO
China-based cloud content delivery network Xunlei has been hit by two class action suits over alleged illegal ICO activity.
