CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Hong Kong-based bitcoin exchange Bitfinex is opting to split the cost of the $71m theft it suffered last week across all of its users.

Cross-Stratum Mutual Community Asia, a UK-based techno-finance startup, has announced its plans to release a new cryptocurrency – the Cross-Stratum Coin. Read more: www.econotimes.com

The launch of a new cryptocurrency designed to make real the anonymity once thought to be offered by bitcoin has been delayed. Read more: www.coindesk.com

Bitcoin exchange Bitfineix is up and running again after last week suffering a security breach that saw 19,756 bitcoins stolen from users’ accounts.

Steven Waterhouse is leaving his role as partner and CTO at bitcoin and blockchain-dedicated VC firm Pantera Capital.

France is receiving a new bitcoin ATM with GrupoBTC France, a subsidiary of ATM Bitcoin Exchange, installing the machine in the southern city of Montpellier.

The US government plans to auction over 2,700 bitcoin that were forfeited during several cases, including that of online black market Silk Road. Read more: fortune.com

HEAT, a self-appointed blockchain 3.0 platform, has raised over $900k at current exchange rate worth of various cryptocurrencies in the crowdfunding drive which started on July 11. Read more: www.econotimes.com

Investment in bitcoin and blockchain related companies is surging with a new study published Tuesday finally putting a figure to the investment boom. Read more: siliconangle.com

Bitcoin trading is picking up pace in Japan after legislation passed by the government sees public trust improve.