The mining activity has been halted due to an unprecedented demand from miners due to availability of low-cost energy.

Bitcoin along with other altcoins slashed by more than 5-7% with the overall market valuation slipping below $300 billion.

Fujitsu’s blockchain-based data storage system aims to tokenize the reward and promotional tools in the retail space.

The exchange has accused all the six banks of using its dominant position in the country’s financial sector and block the competition coming from crypto companies.

Getting themselves registered as a broker-dealer will help Coinbase list more number of digital assets on its platform.

Novogratz believes that as the regulatory clarity is established in the crypto markets, it would witness huge institutional participation driving the crypto markets to new highs.

According to the SEC, any form of digital tokens which represent the value of the project are securities.

GMO Internet, an internet service firm based in Japan, has launched a digital currency mining rig known as GMO Miner B2which comes equipped with 7 nanometer chips.

Wall Street giants once again take a dig at Bitcoin asking the investor to remain cautious.

Getting a federal banking license will preempt the crypto exchange to undergo state-level regulatory checks every time.

The report mentions that the financial instability in the traditional market is causing people to shift towards digital currencies.

A Swiss bank known as Hypothekarbank Lenzburg has made history by becoming the first bank in the country to open accounts for crypto and blockchain startups.

The new OKEx ETF allows retail investors to trade shares of six different digital currencies on the OKEx platform against the USDT tokens.

The pilot saw the participation from seven different members from the consortium of banks.

Valerie Szczepanik has been appointed to take over a newly created “czar” position that will oversee the regulation of cryptocurrencies and ICOs.

The regulatory body will also be working with the government on crypto taxation and prevent the use of digital currencies for illicit activities.

The HB10 fund will help small and retail investors to diversify their risks while allowing them to invest in multiple digital currencies.

Ripple is to spend $50 million as it seeks to enhance research and innovations around blockchain and cryptocurrency technology

Authorities in China have recognized that banning virtual currencies may not be the best solution but rather what is required is embracing the technology while tightening regulations.

2018 has been an all-action year so far at BitStarz, as players are scooping big wins every few weeks.