US Man Selling Bitcoin Without License Faces 5 Years in Prison

A New Orleans resident has been charged for selling bitcoin without registering with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). If convicted, the seller may receive a maximum of five years in prison, a maximum $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment. Bitcoin Seller Faces Jail Time The […]

Cryptocurrency: The future of futures?

Institutional inflow to crypto is only getting started, but the technology promises to improve the futures markets beyond crypto. Many traders entering cryptocurrency markets from traditional finance may look to derivatives as vehicles for price speculation and hedging. There are plenty of choices when it comes to exchanges and instruments; however, traders should consider a […]

Interview with Hive on The Capital

Since our last interview, we’ve been very busy working on the underlying Hive technology and its infrastructure. Hive hard fork Equilibrium is scheduled to take place on June 30th at 1400 UTC. What are the goals of the protocol changes in the latest Hardfork? In this hardfork, we have placed a special focus on improving the […]

Cryptocurrency Firms Face a Talent Shortage as the Space Grows Crowded

Cryptocurrency companies and exchanges are currently facing significant hurdles when recruiting talent. This is because the crypto space is growing at an alarming rate. Traditional finance companies entering the scene seem to be making the talent squeeze even more dire. There are hundreds of positions available at cryptocurrency-based companies waiting to be filled. The Crypto […]