Three Russian universities are adding blockchain and crypto-related courses, whereas two are offering full masters programs on the technology and the digital economy.
After the latest hacks and thefts, a number of crypto exchanges have approached insurance providers for coverage protection.
Avenue Capital Group Founder Mark Lasry predicted that the price of Bitcoin will reach $40,000 at some point, during a CNBC interview.
The patent talks on bringing more authenticity and validation to the existing structure of fund transfers, thereby creating a higher security net.
The law commission praises smart contracts saying they help to build trust and transparency between the two transacting parties.
Bannon praised cryptocurrencies during the interview and also said that he owns Bitcoins.
Coinbase has retracted an initial announcement that indicated regulatory approval for the acquisition of three crucial companies would have paved the way, for it to start offering security tokens under federal laws.
The latest congressional hearing had some important technical and regulatory discussions on cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology.
A report from The Guardian cites that the U.K has all the required resources - industrial, technological and governmental to emerge as a leader in the crypto space.
In addition to Bitcoin, the crypto market added $20 billion with other popular altcoins gaining 5-10%.