The Iranian government has instituted a new law that does not accept crypto as legal tender or recognize domestic transactions carried out with cryptocurrencies. On Aug. 4, the Cabinet of Iran ratified and released a new bill saying that the government will…

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen back above $11,000 after regaining ground lost on July 8 and July 22, when the world’s largest cryptocurrency by total value suffered bearish breakdowns that sent its price below $10,000. BTC’s price stalled and then was retested along…

According to updated job listings from the payments giant, the company is seeking to hire for the following roles: “Director, Product Management - Crypto Currency/ Wallets, Director, Product Development & Innovation - Blockchain Solutions Architect, and VP…

Litecoin (LTC), currently the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has just reduced its block reward for miners by half. The litecoin blockchain reached the trigger block height of 1,680,000 at 10:16 UTC on Monday. The event marks a major…

Automaker Volvo Cars, owned by Chinese automotive group Geely, has produced electric cars with cobalt mapped on a blockchain. Carmakers are under pressure from customers and investors to prove electric vehicles do not rely on conflict minerals or child labor.They…

A Thai regulator announced that the regulator will amend regulation to prevent crypto use for illicit activities. Per the report, Acting Secretary-General of the Thai Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), Pol Maj Gen Preecha Charoensahayanon, stated that …

In a tweet Aug. 5, the veteran gold bug and well-known Bitcoin naysayer claimed that current events impacting the Chinese economy did not cause fresh interest in Bitcoin. “The Chinese aren't buying Bitcoin as a safe haven. Speculators are buying, betting…

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner Hester Peirce expressed interest in building a non-exclusive safe harbor for the offer and sale of certain tokens. In her speech, Peirce reportedly said that she is interested in building a non-exclusive…