Hedera Hashgraph presents e-Apostille PoC to Texas Secretary of State

There is no indication that anyone requested such a proof-of-concept, however. Enterprise blockchain platform Hedera Hashgraph has presented a proof-of-concept, or PoC, to the Texas Secretary of State, showing the potential of blockchain technology to issue, secure and verify documents. The PoC was a collaboration with content services provider, Hyland, and was spearheaded by trade association, the Texas Blockchain Council, who announced the venture on Jan.

'We should do whatever we can' to legalize Bitcoin, says libertarian Ron Paul

The former congressman from Texas believes the government is “watching very closely” to see what happens with crypto. Former presidential candidate and congressman Ron Paul has been more outspoken about government oversight concerning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the last week, calling on people to “be vigilant.” In an episode of the Stephan Livera podcast released on Sunday, Paul said he was just as worried about authorities coming to “confiscate” his gold as he was about the confiscation of crypto assets.

Texas State Securities Board Flags 15 Investment Entities Including One Unregistered Crypto Trader

The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) has announced a series of enforcement actions against 15 online investment entities that illegally market cryptocurrency, binary options, and forex investments in Texas.

Texas Cracks Down on Allegedly Fraudulent Crypto Platforms

The Texas State Securities Board has filed emergency orders against a number of crypto platforms.

Texas Financial Regulators Crack Down on 15 Alleged Crypto Scams

Many of the alleged crypto scams had a common tactic: savvy social media posts to draw victims in.

Invizion Aims to Use a Blockchain Track Waste

Houston, Texas-based Invizion thinks we can do a better job with our trash—by using a blockchain to trace the waste stream from the home to the dump.

IRS Deploying Two Firms to Track Crypto Transactions in Million-Dollar Deal

The US Internal Revenue Service has selected Texas-based Integra and New York-based Chainalysis to lead its efforts to trace certain cryptocurrency transactions that aim to be anonymous.

Chainalysis and Texas firm win million-dollar IRS contract to crack Monero

The IRS has named the winners of its bounty program to track transactions on privacy tokens and layer-2 protocols. On Wednesday, the IRS awarded two $625,000 contracts looking for tracing tools for privacy token Monero and Layer 2 protocols.

Proposed Bill outlines new framework for US crypto exchanges

US Representative of Texas, Congressman Michael Conaway introduced a new bill that, if passed, would offer a way for the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to streamline all state-based The post Proposed Bill outlines new framework for US crypto exchanges appeared first on AMBCrypto.

INX Becomes the First SEC-Registered IPO to Accept Crypto

15th September 2020, New York, United States: INX will start accepting bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and USDC stablecoin, starting today.

There Will Be Bitcoin: Oil, Gas and a Cash Cow Under Our Feet

Bitcoin mining could provide an environmentally sustainable way for Texas oil and gas companies to use gas they would otherwise be forced to burn.

‘Bitcoin Pope’ faces up to 10 years in jail for running two crypto scams

The alleged crypto scam websites are still intact. A securities regulator in the United States, the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB), has detected another batch of alleged cryptocurrency scams. On Sept.

Texas Authorities Slap “Bitcoin Pope” and Forex Birds with Cease and Desist Order for Fraudulent Investment Scheme

An emergency cease and desist order has been issued against the “Bitcoin Pope” trader, under allegations of fraudulent cryptocurrency investments.

"Bitcoin Pope" hit with cease and desist order by Texas authorities

Texas Securities Commissioner issued the cease and desist order for a crypto fraud scheme that promises large returns.

‘We’re getting paid to produce Bitcoins’ reveals Texas BTC miner

Layer1's plan to sell excess power back to Texans has resulted in 700% profits Texas crypto miner operator Layer1 Technologies has been able to sell back its power supply for 8X the price. According to a Sept.

South African Regulator Warns Against Using Mirror Trading International

Mirror Trading International is getting flak from regulators worldwide. A month after the Texas State Securities Board took action against Mirror Trading International (MTI), South Africa’s Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) is also investigating the company’s trading activities. According to the information MTI shared with FSCA, the company conducts high-frequency derivatives trades using bots on behalf of its clients. The financial watchdog said in a statement that the current business model of MTI requires it to own a financial service provider license but it does not seem to have one. The FSCA’s biggest concern was that MTI was promising its clients returns of as much as 10% per month.

Two States Sanction South African Firms for Crypto Debit Card Fraud

The Texas State Securities Board and Alabama Securities Commission issued cease and desist orders in response to a crypto debit card scam. Authorities in Texas and Alabama have issued emergency cease and desist orders to South African companies promoting a cryptocurrency credit card scheme. According to an Aug.

South African Firms Ordered to Cease and Desist in 2 US States for Crypto Debit Card Fraud

Two US states have issued emergency cease and desist orders to South African firms and a South African national promoting a cryptocurrency debit card scheme.

Complex Compliances: Checklist for Crypto ATM Operators

Operating a Bitcoin ATM could indeed be a lucrative business endeavor, but it just got a whole lot more complex. The very first Bitcoin (BTC) ATM came to the United States in 2014 to Austin, Texas.

US State of Texas Saddles Up to Become the Next Blockchain Capital

Texas ups its aspirations to become the go-to place for crypto in the US, forming a new blockchain council and highlighting the state’s mining capabilities. Everything is bigger in Texas, and now the state with the second-largest geographical area in the United States is aiming to prove that it can lead the way in blockchain innovation. While well-known companies like Hedera Hashgraph and Bitmain have already established a strong presence in Texas, the state has recently formed its own blockchain committee.

South African Bitcoin Investment Company Pushes Back Against Texas Scam Allegations

Mirror Trading International (MTI), a South African bitcoin investment company at the center of a cease and desist order issued by the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB), is pushing back allegations that it is running a Ponzi scheme or a scam.

Texas Man Charged for Using COVID-19 Small Business Relief Funds to Buy Crypto

Texas resident Joshua Thomas Argires has been charged for investing COVID-19 relief funds in cryptocurrencies (Read More)

Texas Man Allegedly Used $1.1M in COVID-19 Relief Funds to Buy Crypto

US authorities have accused a man of securing COVID-19 relief funds to invest in cryptocurrency. A Texas resident was charged by the US Attorney for the Southern District of Texas on July 14.

Texas Man’s Alleged Use of PPP Funds for Crypto Instead of BBQ Has Feds Asking ‘Where’s the Beef?’

Investigators could not find any online reviews, any documented employees or any established bank account for the defendant's purported BBQ company.

Jul 10 Trading Analysis: When bitcoin sneezes, the crypto world catches a cold

With escalating covid19 cases in some US states (esp Florida, Texas, California and etc - it's very hard to ignore that when the cases keep rising), Oil now back to below $40, lack of any macro news tonight and some technical exhaustion signs on equity indices, I think US stocks will trade weak tonight; and I think there is a likelihood that S and P will likely close near the BIG 3k level.

Texas Regulators Take Aim at South African Cryptocurrency MLM Scheme

The Texas State Securities Board has successfully shut down the operations of an illegal cryptocurrency investment scheme. The Texas State Securities Board has shut down the activities of a South African multi-level marketing scheme involving cryptocurrency investments in the state. In a recent statement, Securities Commissioner Travis J.

South African Crypto Investment Company Issued Cease And Desist Order In Texas

The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) issued a cease and desist order Wednesday against on Mirror Trading International (MTI), Forexandbitcoin.com and four individuals involved in a multi-level marketing scam.

Texas Securities Regulator Accuses South African Trading Pool of Crypto Fraud

Texas' securities watchdog ordered Mirror Trading International to cease operations, alleging the South African bitcoin and forex "investor club" is a multilevel marketing scam.

4th Amendment Does Not Protect Bitcoin Data, US Fifth Circuit Court Rules

A Fifth Circuit panel of judges recently ruled that Fourth Amendment rights do not apply to cryptocurrency transaction data that stems from an exchange.