Landon Manning
Huobi Japan Raises $4.6M for Expansion
The Japanese branch of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has raised about $4.6 million to put toward expansion.
Crypto Capital President Arrested, Bitfinex Releases Statement
Following the arrest of Crypto Capital President Ivan Manuel Molina Lee, Bitfinex issued a statement regarding their relationship and seized funds.
Bakkt to Launch Options on NewsCapsule Futures in December
After a less than stellar start for its bitcoin futures product, Bakkt will be adding regulated options on December 9, 2019.
Cryptoeconomic Systems Launched as Open-Source Journal and Conference
An open-source journal and conference, Cryptoeconomic Systems, is forthcoming from collaborators including MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative.
Bitfinex Files Subpoena to Recover $850M in Frozen Bank Accounts
Bitfinex is seeking deposition and documentation tied to millions of dollars it claims have been mismanagement by payment processor Crypto Capital.
Huobi Expands Services With Turkish Lira
With Turkey showing increasing interest in bitcoin, cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is adding support for the lira.
BlockFi Introduces Institutional Services for Digital Assets
Digital assets lender BlockFi is launching an institutional services platform to attract larger investors into the cryptocurrency space.
Despite Setback in Ohio, Tax Payments in NewsCapsule a Viable Trend
Even though Ohio has suspended its groundbreaking program, the idea of using bitcoin for tax payments isn’t going anywhere.
NewsCapsule Trading in Hong Kong Spikes, Reaches Highest Levels Recorded
A political unrest persists, bitcoin trading volume for LocalNewsCapsules users in Hong Kong has spiked — the latest marker of a global trend.
Venezuelan Central Bank Considers Adding NewsCapsule to Balance Sheets
Venezuela’s Central Bank is considering adding bitcoin to its balance sheets, giving state institutions the ability to settle payments in cryptocurrencies.


