New Zealand police have frozen $90 million they say belongs to alleged bitcoin scammer Alexander Vinnik in what’s being called the country’s largest money seizure ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Crypto.com said it has signed on to the Open Payments Coalition with a “commitment to drive open payments globally,” according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The government of Austria is backing the creation of a pandemic-related mobile application based on the blockchain, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
The U.S. Air Force has granted blockchain firm SIMBA Chain a $1.5 million check to help create a new blockchain for supply logistics in the next two years, according to Coindesk.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Korea’s central bank has rolled out a legal advisory group to look at potential challenges to bring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to fruition, The Korea Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Xapo, a crypto wallet and bitcoin custodian, will no longer deal in credit card payments for digital asset purchases, according to an email from the company, as reported by CoinDesk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
CargoX’s Platform for Blockchain Document Transfer (BDT) was connected with the Port Community System (PCS) of India amid a push in the country for trade documents, including of bills of lading, to be digitized, WorldCargo News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Authorities in China have reportedly frozen bank accounts due to digital currency and fiat assets allegedly contaminated by illicit actions, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to freeze the assets of a $12 million cryptocurrency mining and multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme, Coindesk reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
