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Executives at Korean Crypto Exchange UPbit Indicted for Fraud
Three executives of UPbit, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, have been formally charged by the country’s prosecutors.

Facebook to Develop its Own Stablecoin for Remittances: Report
Social media giant Facebook is reportedly working to launch its own stablecoin for money transfers through its popular messaging app WhatsApp.

TokenSoft to Offer Coinbase Custody as STO Client Option
TokenSoft, a security token offering platform, has partnered with Coinbase to provide an alternative custody solution for clients.

Ethereum Startup Parity Launches DIY Blockchain Tool Substrate
Parity Technologies has launched a beta version of Substrate, a tool that lets users create custom blockchains for decentralized applications.

Peter Thiel Backs $2.1 Million Round for Crypto Investment Startup Layer1
PayPal co-founder and venture capitalist Peter Thiel has backed a $2.1 million seed round for crypto investment startup Layer1.

McAfee: Crypto-Mining Malware Grew By Over 4,000 Percent in 2018
Instances of crypto-mining malware increased by a whopping 4,467 percent this year, according to research from McAfee.

OKEx Launches No-Expiry Bitcoin Derivative Product
Crypto exchange OKEx has launched a new bitcoin derivative product called a "perpetual swap," that lets traders hold positions indefinitely.

Vitalik Just Gave $300K in Crypto to Three Ethereum Startups
Vitalik Buterin just donated $300,000 in ether to three ethereum 2.0 startups in response to a Twitter thread.

Tim Draper Invests $1.25 Million in Bitcoin Payments Processor OpenNode
U.S.-based venture capitalist Tim Draper has invested $1.25 million in OpenNode, a bitcoin-only payments processing startup.

South Korean Government Trials Blockchain for Shipping Efficiency Boost
Two South Korean government ministries are exploring blockchain's potential to bring new efficiencies to port logistics.
