The Intrepid Report Issue #23–06.03.2018
By: Julien Breteau
Tags: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Newsletter, Cryptonews, Bitcoin

Key news highlights. What’s going on in the world of Blockchain?

Cryptocurrency Firms Targeted in SEC Probe

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued dozens of subpoenas and information requests to technology companies and advisers involved in ICOs. How far reaching this becomes remains to be seen. Expect this to develop over the coming weeks and months.

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Banks Complete 25 million Euros Securities Transaction Using Blockchain

Credit Suisse and ING have completed a 25 million euros securities lending transaction using blockchain. While this was just one transaction, they expect the platform to be live by the end of the year. We can expect to see more blockchain-powered projects go live as projects emerge from their pilot phases.

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Japan’s Crypto Exchanges Make Plans to Self-Regulate

Hackers stole about $530 million in crypto from Tokyo-based exchange Coincheck in January, underlining security concerns about trading the asset and raising questions over how Japan regulates the industry. As a result, Japan’s 16 government-registered cryptocurrency exchanges will set up a self-regulatory body in a bid to bolster trust.

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The latest insights, thoughts, and analysis from the Intrepid Team

Ethereum Whitepaper Made Simple

Have you ever tried to read the Ethereum whitepaper? Did you understand it? If you don’t get it or you can’t make sense of all the technical jargon, check out our guide. We break it down into simple terms so you can understand what Ethereum is and how it works without getting lost in tech talk.

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Articles, white papers, ebooks, and more

The SEC Exposes the ICO Rabbit Hole

If you want to understand the potential implications of the SEC’s probe into ICOs (linked above), read this article. The consequence for everyone involved in an ICO that did not use an SEC exemption is that the SEC can tie the company up in legal discovery for a long time, including asking the justice department to sue the company, the founders and anyone involved in the promotion. Keep an eye on how this story unfolds.

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The Challenges Facing Blockchain Companies

Blockchain companies are evolving. We’re beyond basic vocabulary lessons (for the most part), but we’re not yet to the point where people fully understand the technicalities or know how to spot misinformation. Read this article to find out what obstacles you can expect to face as a blockchain-powered company.

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Bitcoin Misconceptions and Real Risks

Although the common criticisms of Bitcoin found in the media and economics profession are misplaced and based on a flawed understanding of money, there are real and significant risks in buying Bitcoin. This article cover’s the common misconceptions about Bitcoin as well as the real risks Bitcoin is facing.

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Updates on what we’re up to and our upcoming events

Blockchain Startups: Bangkok — ICO Cybersecurity Meetup

Next week we’ll be in Bangkok. This meetup is geared towards companies actively preparing for or have begun their ICO’s. We’ll be covering how to protect your ICO or blockchain project against cybersecurity threats.

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