NEM Foundation: Stolen Coincheck Funds Not Sent to Exchanges

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 23:00

NEM Foundation: Stolen Coincheck Funds Not Sent to Exchanges The 58 billion yen worth of XEM tokens are on the move, according to the NEM Foundation, but no attempt to sell them on exchanges has been made.

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing Next Week

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 20:30

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing Next Week The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set Date for Senate Crypto Hearing

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 20:30

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set Date for Senate Crypto Hearing The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 20:30

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Set for Senate Crypto Hearing The heads of the SEC and the SEC are set to testify on cryptocurrencies before Congress next week.

KodakCoin Token Sale Delayed By 'Several Weeks'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 19:30

KodakCoin Token Sale Delayed By 'Several Weeks' Photo company Kodak announced it was delaying its token sale by "several weeks" on Wednesday, the day it was originally supposed to launch.

Square Adds Bitcoin Buying for More Cash App Users

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 18:30

Square Adds Bitcoin Buying for More Cash App Users Digital payments company Square has rolled bitcoin payments out to most of its Cash App users.

Bitcoin Tax Payments Bill Advances in Arizona

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 18:00

Bitcoin Tax Payments Bill Advances in Arizona Lawmakers in Arizona have advanced a proposal that would allow residents in the state to pay their taxes in bitcoin.

Italy's Economy Minister Blasts Crypto Market Bad Behavior

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 17:15

Italy's Economy Minister Blasts Crypto Market Bad Behavior Italian Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan warned on Wednesday that cryptocurrencies are dangerous, but that blockchain technology is not to blame.

Venezuela's President Announces 'Petro' Token Pre-Sale

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 16:00

Venezuela's President Announces 'Petro' Token Pre-Sale The president of Venezuela has said the pre-sale of the country's proposed oil-backed cryptocurrency will launch next month.

US Court Freezes BitConnect Assets as Lawsuits Mount

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 15:00

US Court Freezes BitConnect Assets as Lawsuits Mount A temporary restraining order freezing BitConnect's assets has been granted in the U.S. after a second lawsuit was filed against the exchange Monday.

Bull Breakout? LSK Jumps 60 Percent on Exchange Listing

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 14:45

Bull Breakout? LSK Jumps 60 Percent on Exchange Listing The price of the cryptocurrency LSK saw a boom Wednesday on news it will list on a major exchange and see a rebranding soon.

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Outlines Token Listing Criteria

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 14:00

Crypto Exchange Bittrex Outlines Token Listing Criteria Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has exclusively shared with CoinDesk its list of criteria for listing and delisting tokens on its platform.

State Retirement Funds in Tennessee Could Face Bitcoin Restriction

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 13:30

State Retirement Funds in Tennessee Could Face Bitcoin Restriction Tennessee lawmakers have put forward a new bill that would bar state government retirement funds from investing in cryptocurrencies.

Davos Elites Still Don't Get Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 13:05

Davos Elites Still Don't Get Blockchain "It's not useful for anything," Krugman and his cohort claim. The problem of this blinkered mindset is that it fails to recognize the cost of trust.

Bitcoin Back Above $10K But Gains Could Be Short-Lived

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 12:00

Bitcoin Back Above $10K But Gains Could Be Short-Lived Bitcoin is back above the $10,000 mark, but may soon head back below $9,800, the technical charts indicate.

Line Pay App to Launch Cryptocurrency Services

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 11:10

Line Pay App to Launch Cryptocurrency Services Japanese messaging app provider Line Corporation has announced the launch of a new company that will provide in-app cryptocurrency services.

Samsung Is Now Building Bitcoin Mining Chips, Report Says

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 10:10

Samsung Is Now Building Bitcoin Mining Chips, Report Says Samsung is manufacturing bitcoin mining chips in partnership with an unidentified Chinese firm, according to an Asian news report.

South Korea Won't Ban Crypto Trading, Says Minister

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 09:20

South Korea Won't Ban Crypto Trading, Says Minister South Korea does not intend to "ban or suppress" cryptocurrency trading, the country's finance minister said today.

Investing in the Next 'It' Blockchain? It's Not as Easy as You Think

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 08:30

Investing in the Next 'It' Blockchain? It's Not as Easy as You Think With ICO burnout coming, investors at the Blockchain Connect conference last week discussed what projects really pique their interest.

Investing in the Next 'It' Blockchain Isn't So Easy

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 08:30

Investing in the Next 'It' Blockchain Isn't So Easy With ICO burnout coming, investors at the Blockchain Connect conference last week discussed what projects really pique their interest.

Lightning Wallet

Bitbargain.com

2018. Jan. 31. 08:27

Lightning Wallet

Lightning Network payments are now supported on BitBargain.

Pay any invoice using the balance in your BitBargain wallet. Just click the Lightning tab in your wallet and enjoy.

Paying Lightning Network invoices is instant and free. You can make payments as low as 1 satoshi (0.00000001 BTC).

For example, put a shirt in your cart over at store.blockstream.com:

Then go to the checkout section, request to pay:

Copy/paste the invoice from the box at the webshop into your BitBargain Lightning Wallet and click “Open Invoice”. The details will come up.

The feature is highly experimental as LN software is still heavily under development. Lightning deposits will be made possible once the software has matured.

The network looks like this:

https://lnmainnet.gaben.win/

“Where can I try it out?”

Note, nodes often disconnect and so these shops and services may be offline sometimes.

https://mainnet.yalls.org/articles/97d67df1-d721-417d-a6c0-11d793739be9:0965AC5E-56CD-4870-9041-E69616660E6F/cdc9c4a9-b5bd-4b6d-a634-a982ea02a30d

A guide to setting up a Lightning node. The second half of the article displays instantly when you make a payment of $0.01 through the Lightning Network.

https://htlc.me/

A minimalistic and easy to use web wallet that can only send and receive via LN. Unfortunately the backend is often down. But when it’s up, it’s a great tool to have.

https://store.blockstream.com/

BlockStream’s proof-of-concept store where you can buy t-shirts and stickers.

*** More links would be welcome! ***If you have any suggestions, let us know.

South Korea: Cryptos Mixed up in $600 Million Illegal Forex Trade

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 08:00

South Korea: Cryptos Mixed up in $600 Million Illegal Forex Trade The South Korea government is investigating the use of cryptocurrency in illegal foreign currency exchange, according to a statement.

Hawaiian Bills Would Capture Crypto Under Money Transmission Law

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 07:00

Hawaiian Bills Would Capture Crypto Under Money Transmission Law Hawaiian lawmakers are aiming to address cryptocurrency, this time by update money transmission law in the state.

I Don't Hate Cryptocurrency, But...

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 05:00

I Don't Hate Cryptocurrency, But... Angel investor and entrepreneur Jason Calacanis argues that the cryptocurrency boom will end badly for most investors.

Bitcoin Exchange Huobi to Open US Office

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 31. 03:00

Bitcoin Exchange Huobi to Open US Office China-based Huobi, previously one of the country's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, plans to launch an office in San Francisco.

Facebook Is Banning Advertisements for Bitcoin, ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 19:26

Facebook Is Banning Advertisements for Bitcoin, ICOs Social media giant Facebook has unveiled a new policy that bans advertisements involving bitcoin and initial coin offerings, among others. 

Facebook Is Banning Ads for Bitcoin and ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 19:26

Facebook Is Banning Ads for Bitcoin and ICOs Social media giant Facebook has unveiled a new policy that bans advertisements involving bitcoin and initial coin offerings, among others. 

Report: CFTC Sends Subpoenas to Bitfinex, Tether

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 18:50

Report: CFTC Sends Subpoenas to Bitfinex, Tether The CFTC has subpoenaed Bitfinex and Tether, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

Bitcoin's Price Falls Below $10K Amid Wider Crypto Drop

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 18:13

Bitcoin's Price Falls Below $10K Amid Wider Crypto Drop The price of bitcoin is down nearly 10 percent today, having slipped to close to $10,000 amid wider weakness in the cryptocurrency market.

BitConnect Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Ponzi Allegations

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 17:00

BitConnect Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Ponzi Allegations Kentucky citizen Brian Page filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of each of BitConnect's former investors, alleging the company ran a Ponzi scheme.

NEM Faces Bear Market as 3-Day Slide Continues

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 15:19

NEM Faces Bear Market as 3-Day Slide Continues Down for the third consecutive day, NEM's native cryptocurrency XEM is close to seeing a revival of the bear market, technical charts indicate.

Another Blockchain ETF Has Launched

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 15:05

Another Blockchain ETF Has Launched Innovation Shares announced that it will launch a NextGen Protocol ETF that uses AI to identify and invest in blockchain innovators.

SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Crypto Bank ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 14:50

SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Crypto Bank ICO The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is charging cryptocurrency banking firm AriseBank over alleged fraud and violations of securities rules.

'Bitcoin Could Alter the World,' Says Former US Senator

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 14:00

'Bitcoin Could Alter the World,' Says Former US Senator Former New Hampshire governor and three-term senator Judd Gregg has said he believes bitcoin could alter how the world views currency.

Intel's Hyperledger Blockchain Sawtooth Is Ready for Business

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 13:00

Intel's Hyperledger Blockchain Sawtooth Is Ready for Business Intel's Sawtooth blockchain software has become the second codebase to graduate from incubation by the Hyperledger blockchain consortium.

Hyperledger Sawtooth Is Ready for Business Use

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 13:00

Hyperledger Sawtooth Is Ready for Business Use Intel-contributed Sawtooth blockchain software has become the second code base to graduate from incubation by the Hyperledger blockchain consortium.

$10K Exposed? Bitcoin Bulls Fail to Defend Price Floor

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 12:45

$10K Exposed? Bitcoin Bulls Fail to Defend Price Floor Bitcoin is looking at $10,000 after the bulls failed to defend a key level in the early Asian hours, price chart analysis suggests.

Hong Kong Seeks to Educate the Public on Cryptocurrency and ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 12:00

Hong Kong Seeks to Educate the Public on Cryptocurrency and ICOs Hong Kong authorities have launched a public education campaign on the risks associated with ICO and cryptocurrency investment.

Hong Kong to Educate Public on Crypto and ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 12:00

Hong Kong to Educate Public on Crypto and ICOs Hong Kong authorities have launched a public education campaign on the risks associated with ICO and cryptocurrency investment.

German Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange to Halt Brokerage Business

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 11:00

German Regulator Orders Crypto Exchange to Halt Brokerage Business A German financial watchdog has ordered Crypto.exchange GmbH to immediately stop offering financial commission services.

Investment Fund Moves to Capitalize on Ethereum Ecosystem

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 10:00

Investment Fund Moves to Capitalize on Ethereum Ecosystem Ethereum Capital aims to raise $50 million to purchase controlling shares of ethereum-based startups and tokens.

This Token Promises Not to Spam You on Social Media

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 09:00

This Token Promises Not to Spam You on Social Media Singapore-based marketing company Jet8 has proved the value of cool teens in Asia, and with this ICO, it goes global.

SBI Ripple Asia Forms Consortium to Bring DLT to Securities

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 08:30

SBI Ripple Asia Forms Consortium to Bring DLT to Securities The joint venture between investment giant SBI and Ripple is forming a group to research the use of distributed ledgers in securities products.

JP Morgan Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $2.25 Million

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 07:00

JP Morgan Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $2.25 Million Smart contract startup Kadena has raised $2.25 million in a pre-A financing private-placement SAFT round for its new blockchain project.

Bitfury Enters Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Business with Crystal Launch

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 05:01

Bitfury Enters Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Business with Crystal Launch After years of working with clients who were leery of bitcoin’s dark past, Bitfury has launched a suite of investigative tools to help fight crime.

Bitfury Enters Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Business

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 30. 05:01

Bitfury Enters Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Business After years of working with clients who were leery of bitcoin’s dark past, Bitfury has launched a suite of investigative tools to help fight crime.

Google's DoubleClick Ads Used to Distribute Crypto Mining Malware

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 22:20

Google's DoubleClick Ads Used to Distribute Crypto Mining Malware Security firm TrendMicro stated in a new report that Google's DoubleClick ad services were used to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware.

WEF Trials Blockchain in Bid to Boost Air Travel Security

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 21:00

WEF Trials Blockchain in Bid to Boost Air Travel Security The World Economic Forum is working with the Canadian and Dutch governments to pilot a digital identity project that focuses in part on blockchain.

Crypto Hedge Fund Polychain Says No IPO in the Works

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 19:40

Crypto Hedge Fund Polychain Says No IPO in the Works Cryptocurrency hedge fund Polychain Capital has pushed back against a report that it is seeking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in an IPO.

Ripple Vets Raising Money for Crypto Hedge Fund

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 17:30

Ripple Vets Raising Money for Crypto Hedge Fund Two former employees of distributed ledger startup Ripple are raising money for a new cryptocurrency hedge fund, public records show.

Philippines SEC Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 16:15

Philippines SEC Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, ICOs The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission has said that it is developing rules around crypto trading to curb the risk of fraud.

UK Crypto Trader Forced to Hand Over Bitcoin at Gunpoint

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 15:30

UK Crypto Trader Forced to Hand Over Bitcoin at Gunpoint A British man who runs a cryptocurrency trading firm was yesterday forced at gunpoint to hand over an unknown quantity of bitcoin.

Ethereum Is Quietly Closing In on Record Price Highs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 14:45

Ethereum Is Quietly Closing In on Record Price Highs Ethereum's ether token could revisit record highs very soon, courtesy of last week's bullish price action.

Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Just Got Acquired

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 14:30

Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Just Got Acquired Bitcoin services startup BTCC said it's been acquired by a Hong Kong-based blockchain investment fund. It did not name the buyer or reveal the price.

Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 13:30

Kansas Latest US State to Warn on Crypto Investment Risk The securities commissioner of the U.S. state of Kansas has issued a warning on the risks of cryptocurrency and ICO investments.

In Their Own Words: Real Companies Talk Ripple XRP Pilots

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 13:00

In Their Own Words: Real Companies Talk Ripple XRP Pilots Coming off several weeks of intense criticism enterprise blockchain startup Ripple has revealed several clients using its native cryptocurrency, XRP.

Japanese Electronics Retail Giant Launches Bitcoin Payments

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 12:15

Japanese Electronics Retail Giant Launches Bitcoin Payments Major Japanese electronics retailer Yamada Denki is partnering with the BitFlyer exchange to trial bitcoin payment in two of its stores.

Bitcoin Price Looking Heavy As News Turns Negative

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 11:45

Bitcoin Price Looking Heavy As News Turns Negative Bitcoin's possible upside appears capped by a recent run of negative news, most notably a major Japanese exchange hack.

Coincheck Must Report on Security Failures, Says Finance Watchdog

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 11:00

Coincheck Must Report on Security Failures, Says Finance Watchdog Following last week's huge hack, Japan's Financial Services Agency has said Coincheck must report on the issues and its plan for improvements.

Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 10:02

Texas Halts Crypto Banking Operation over Regulatory Violations A Texas financial regulator has issued a cease-and-desist order, this time to decentralized banking platform AriseBank.

A Little Lightning Project Has Two Big Implications for Bitcoin's Tech

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 09:02

A Little Lightning Project Has Two Big Implications for Bitcoin's Tech A small Japanese startup is paving the way in ideating how bitcoin's experimental Lightning network could take shape on two fronts.

A Little Lightning Project Has Two Big Implications

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 09:02

A Little Lightning Project Has Two Big Implications A small Japanese startup is paving the way in ideating how bitcoin's experimental Lightning network could take shape on two fronts.

San Francisco Blockchain Startups Partner on Decentralized Insurance

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 07:02

San Francisco Blockchain Startups Partner on Decentralized Insurance Two San Francisco blockchain startups are teaming up, including one that is aiming to create a kind of decentralized Airbnb.

Can Bitcoin Be Destroyed? The 7 (Unlikely) Paths to Irrelevance

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 05:00

Can Bitcoin Be Destroyed? The 7 (Unlikely) Paths to Irrelevance How likely is an end-of-days scenario for bitcoin? Not very, according to investor Sebastien Meunier in a piece that outlines the possibilities.

Can Bitcoin Be Destroyed? 7 (Unlikely) Paths to Irrelevance

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 29. 05:00

Can Bitcoin Be Destroyed? 7 (Unlikely) Paths to Irrelevance How likely is an end-of-days scenario for bitcoin? Not very, according to investor Sebastien Meunier in a piece that outlines the possibilities.

Latest Zcash Ceremony Used Chernobyl Nuclear Waste

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 28. 11:21

Latest Zcash Ceremony Used Chernobyl Nuclear Waste Zcash's latest private Powers of Tau ceremony used nuclear waste in a small aircraft to generate random code, helping to ensure the network's privacy.

Latest Zcash Ceremony Used Chernobyl Waste

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 28. 11:21

Latest Zcash Ceremony Used Chernobyl Waste Zcash's latest private Powers of Tau ceremony used nuclear waste in a small aircraft to generate random code, helping to ensure the network's privacy.

NIST Releases Blockchain Report for Businesses Beginners

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 28. 10:20

NIST Releases Blockchain Report for Businesses Beginners The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued a blockchain report aimed to assist businesses considering adopting the technology.

NIST Releases Blockchain Report for Business Beginners

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 28. 10:20

NIST Releases Blockchain Report for Business Beginners The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued a blockchain report aimed to assist businesses considering adopting the technology.

The Periodic Table of Blockchain: How to Classify Tokens

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 28. 09:11

The Periodic Table of Blockchain: How to Classify Tokens Defining criteria for digital asset will move forward the whole industry and simplify the jobs of investors and regulators, says Pavel Kravchenko.  

The Periodic Table of Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 28. 09:11

The Periodic Table of Blockchain Defining criteria for digital asset will move forward the whole industry and simplify the jobs of investors and regulators, says Pavel Kravchenko.  

Tether Confirms Its Relationship With Auditor Has 'Dissolved'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 27. 23:43

Tether Confirms Its Relationship With Auditor Has 'Dissolved' The statement, provided Saturday evening, confirms the suspicions of online sleuths and is likely to raise new questions about the company's finances.

A Haven for Blockchain: The Case for Wyoming

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 27. 12:31

A Haven for Blockchain: The Case for Wyoming Three bills in the state legislature, combined with zero taxes and cheap power, should make Wyoming a competitive location for blockchain businesses.

The Opportunity for Interoperable Chains of Chains

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 27. 10:50

The Opportunity for Interoperable Chains of Chains Just THE blockchain? A world of blockchains for blockchains is coming, and it might be closer than you think.

Testing LN

Bitbargain.com

2018. Jan. 27. 05:02

Testing LN

We are testing some Lightning Network features. It’s still Beta so don’t expect services built on it and used in production too soon. But do feel free to connect to ln.bitbargain.com and reach out to us if you have any ideas or suggestions.

03dab082350e76740787c8dad97219b033ba3a5bc097f7e2344c2b649645dde6f7@37.221.209.222:9735

Numbers or Not, Coincheck Isn't Another Mt. Gox

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 23:05

Numbers or Not, Coincheck Isn't Another Mt. Gox Though the Coincheck theft may superficially resemble 2014's Mt. Gox hack, the impact on cryptocurrencies is not nearly as significant.

Numbers or Not, Coincheck Isn't Mt. Gox

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 23:05

Numbers or Not, Coincheck Isn't Mt. Gox Though the Coincheck theft may superficially resemble 2014's Mt. Gox hack, the impact on cryptocurrencies is not nearly as significant.

Starbucks Chairman Is Hot on Blockchain, Cold on Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 21:30

Starbucks Chairman Is Hot on Blockchain, Cold on Bitcoin Starbucks chairman Howard Shultz said the ubiquitous coffee chain sees the blockchain and digital currencies in its future–but not bitcoin.

Roubini Doubles Down on Crypto Criticism, Calls Blockchain 'Overhyped'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 19:30

Roubini Doubles Down on Crypto Criticism, Calls Blockchain 'Overhyped' The influential economist has made harsh public remarks about bitcoin before, but his latest piece broadens the attack to include the underlying tech.

Philippines Securities Regulator Orders Halt to ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 18:30

Philippines Securities Regulator Orders Halt to ICO The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission hit KropCoin with a cease-and-desist order, on the grounds it was offering unregistered securities.

Vitalik: First Part of Ethereum's Sharding Roadmap Is Nearly Done

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 17:10

Vitalik: First Part of Ethereum's Sharding Roadmap Is Nearly Done Ethereum is getting closer to deploying new technology that would allow the network to scale, its founder Vitalik Buterin said. 

Part One of Ethereum's Sharding Roadmap Is Nearly Done

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 17:10

Part One of Ethereum's Sharding Roadmap Is Nearly Done Ethereum is getting closer to deploying new technology that would allow the network to scale, its founder Vitalik Buterin said. 

Coincheck Confirms Crypto Hack Loss Larger than Mt Gox

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 16:10

Coincheck Confirms Crypto Hack Loss Larger than Mt Gox Japanese exchange Coincheck has confirmed that about $533 million-worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen from its digital wallets.

Back at $1,500: Bitcoin Cash Could See Further Dip

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 15:35

Back at $1,500: Bitcoin Cash Could See Further Dip Technical analysis suggests that bitcoin cash could see a further decline ahead, but that bull scenarios are also in play.

Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Draft Law on ICO Regulation

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 15:00

Russian Finance Ministry Proposes Draft Law on ICO Regulation Russia's Finance Ministry has introduced a draft federal law on the regulation of digital assets and initial coin offerings.

Bitcoin Price Seeks Direction as Trading Range Narrows

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 13:40

Bitcoin Price Seeks Direction as Trading Range Narrows Bitcoin's price range continues to narrow, but a big move on either side could happen soon, the technical charts suggest.

Wall Street Vets Raise $50 Million for Crypto Fund of Funds

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 13:15

Wall Street Vets Raise $50 Million for Crypto Fund of Funds Sia Nader's Cryptolux, a cryptocurrency fund-of-funds, aims to take advantage of lessons he drew in the 2008 crash – including the value of humility.

Wall Street Vets Raise $50 Million for Crypto Fund

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 13:15

Wall Street Vets Raise $50 Million for Crypto Fund Sia Nader's Cryptolux, a cryptocurrency fund-of-funds, aims to take advantage of lessons he drew in the 2008 crash – including the value of humility.

Crypto Exchange Coincheck Abruptly Halts Withdrawals

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 12:32

Crypto Exchange Coincheck Abruptly Halts Withdrawals Major Japanese exchange Coincheck has announced the suspension of a number of services today, including all cryptocurrency withdrawals.

Brisbane Airport to Launch In-Terminal Cryptocurrency Payments

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 12:00

Brisbane Airport to Launch In-Terminal Cryptocurrency Payments Australia's Brisbane Airport is to roll out digital currency payments within the terminal shopping area.

Chinese Finance Association Cautions on Overseas ICOs and Crypto Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 11:00

Chinese Finance Association Cautions on Overseas ICOs and Crypto Trading China's National Internet Finance Association, a self-regulatory group, has warned against participating in overseas ICOs and cryptocurrency trading.

Chinese Finance Association Cautions on Overseas ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 11:00

Chinese Finance Association Cautions on Overseas ICOs China's National Internet Finance Association, a self-regulatory group, has warned against participating in overseas ICOs and cryptocurrency trading.

ICE Exploiting Blockchain to Expose Crypto Use in Drug Trafficking

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 10:00

ICE Exploiting Blockchain to Expose Crypto Use in Drug Trafficking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is working to expose transactions made by drug traffickers using cryptocurrencies to hide their trails.

PBoC Official Pushes for Centralized State Digital Currency

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 09:00

PBoC Official Pushes for Centralized State Digital Currency China's central bank is considering its own digital currency, but it may not be built with blockchain technology, according a senior official.

Coinbase's GDAX Links Up With Trading Software Provider

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 07:00

Coinbase's GDAX Links Up With Trading Software Provider CoinBase has partnered with Trading Technologies to integrate bitcoin spot and bitcoin derivatives trading.

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Has a Problem: People Are Already Using It

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 05:00

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Has a Problem: People Are Already Using It Early use of the Lightning Network is catching bugs, but developers are concerned that it could also slow down the building of bitcoin's second layer.

Lightning Has a Problem: People Are Already Using It

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 26. 05:00

Lightning Has a Problem: People Are Already Using It Early use of the Lightning Network is catching bugs, but developers are concerned that it could also slow down the building of bitcoin's second layer.

Bitcoin Startup BitGo to Buy Asset Custodian

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 22:20

Bitcoin Startup BitGo to Buy Asset Custodian Blockchain security company BitGo will acquire Kingdom Trust in a new deal announced on Thursday.

Bitcoin Takes the Stage at Davos in Currency Panel Debate

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 21:15

Bitcoin Takes the Stage at Davos in Currency Panel Debate Cryptocurrencies took the stage Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, during a panel discussion on bitcoin.

Bitcoin Takes Davos Stage in Currency Panel Debate

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 21:15

Bitcoin Takes Davos Stage in Currency Panel Debate Cryptocurrencies took the stage Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, during a panel discussion on bitcoin.

Lawmaker Says 'Tennessee Is Ready for Blockchain' at Bill Hearing

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 20:15

Lawmaker Says 'Tennessee Is Ready for Blockchain' at Bill Hearing Tennessee legislators say the state is "ready for the blockchain."

May, Lagarde, Mnuchin: World Leaders Are Talking Crypto at Davos

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 18:00

May, Lagarde, Mnuchin: World Leaders Are Talking Crypto at Davos World leaders have struck a cautionary tone on cryptocurrencies in statements made during the World Economic Forum event in Davos.

World Leaders Are Talking Crypto at Davos

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 18:00

World Leaders Are Talking Crypto at Davos World leaders have struck a cautionary tone on cryptocurrencies in statements made during the World Economic Forum event in Davos.

Bitcoin Won't Cause Lehman-Style Meltdown, Says MAS Fintech Chief

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 17:15

Bitcoin Won't Cause Lehman-Style Meltdown, Says MAS Fintech Chief The fintech chief at the Monetary Authority of Singapore believes bitcoin won't cause a financial meltdown like the 2008 Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.

Wyoming Lawmakers Want Exemptions for ICO Utility Tokens

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 16:25

Wyoming Lawmakers Want Exemptions for ICO Utility Tokens Lawmakers in Wyoming have filed a bill that, if approved, would exempt some creators and sellers of blockchain tokens from securities regulations.

'Micro' Finance Giant Robinhood Makes Big Bet on Bitcoin Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 16:00

'Micro' Finance Giant Robinhood Makes Big Bet on Bitcoin Trading Mobile stock trading provider Robinhood is now providing bitcoin and ethereum trading alongside the traditional assets it offers.

Robinhood Makes Big Bet on Bitcoin Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 16:00

Robinhood Makes Big Bet on Bitcoin Trading Mobile stock trading provider Robinhood is now providing bitcoin and ethereum trading alongside the traditional assets it offers.

Security Firm Guardtime Unveils Crypto Asset Storage Product

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 15:15

Security Firm Guardtime Unveils Crypto Asset Storage Product Guardtime and Metaco launched yesterday, "SILO", a new cryptocurrency asset management solution for banks and financial institutions.

Why a $39 Million ICO Chose Stellar Over Ethereum

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 14:00

Why a $39 Million ICO Chose Stellar Over Ethereum Mobius Network has raised $39 million in its token sale, opting to use the Stellar network instead of the more popular ethereum.

Bitcoin Dev Jimmy Song Is Now at Blockchain Capital

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 13:00

Bitcoin Dev Jimmy Song Is Now at Blockchain Capital Blockchain Capital has announced that Jimmy Song, a bitcoin core developer, has joined the blockchain firm as a venture partner.

Bitcoin Bull Reversal Sighted, But Momentum Proves Weak

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 12:50

Bitcoin Bull Reversal Sighted, But Momentum Proves Weak Bitcoin bulls seem to have gained an upper hand, but the cryptocurrency is still struggling to find follow-through buying today. On Wednesday, CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price index (BPI) closed (as per UTC) 5.15 percent higher at $11,399. The positive close above $11,000 adds credence to the solid defense of the $10,000 mark seen earlier this week. […]

Former Ripple Exec Invests $57.5 Million in Digital Money Platform Uphold

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 12:30

Former Ripple Exec Invests $57.5 Million in Digital Money Platform Uphold Digital money platform Uphold has received a $57.5 million investment from former Federal Reserve analyst and Ripple chief risk officer Greg Kidd.

Former Ripple Exec Invests $57.5 Million in Uphold

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 12:30

Former Ripple Exec Invests $57.5 Million in Uphold Digital money platform Uphold has received a $57.5 million investment from former Federal Reserve analyst and Ripple chief risk officer Greg Kidd.

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Eye Closer Crypto Scrutiny

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 11:30

SEC, CFTC Chiefs Eye Closer Crypto Scrutiny Two U.S. financial regulators are increasing their commitment to bringing closer scrutiny to the cryptocurrency industry, according to their chiefs.

Arsenal Football Club to Promote iGaming Firm ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 10:40

Arsenal Football Club to Promote iGaming Firm ICO iGaming platform provider CashBet has partnered with Arsenal Football Club in a deal that will promote the firm's new crypto token.

Investors File Class Action Against BitConnect Following Abrupt Closure

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 09:15

Investors File Class Action Against BitConnect Following Abrupt Closure A class action suit has been filed against exchange and lending platform BitConnect, which recently closed following U.S. cease-and-desist orders.

Investors File Class Action Against BitConnect After Closure

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 09:15

Investors File Class Action Against BitConnect After Closure A class action suit has been filed against exchange and lending platform BitConnect, which recently closed following U.S. cease-and-desist orders.

Ex-CFTC Commissioner Joins Crypto Exchange as Regulatory Adviser

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 08:30

Ex-CFTC Commissioner Joins Crypto Exchange as Regulatory Adviser Bart Chilton, the former CFTC commissioner, is now taking his regulatory expertise to decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Omega One.

Ex-CFTC Commissioner Joins Crypto Exchange as Adviser

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 08:30

Ex-CFTC Commissioner Joins Crypto Exchange as Adviser Bart Chilton, the former CFTC commissioner, is now taking his regulatory expertise to decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Omega One.

Audit Giant DNV GL Partners With Blockchain Startup to Track Assets

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 25. 05:03

Audit Giant DNV GL Partners With Blockchain Startup to Track Assets DNV GL and VeChain are teaming up to develop a blockchain to track arack all shipments.

Bitcoin Exchange Hit By Armed Robbers in Thwarted Theft

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 23:00

Bitcoin Exchange Hit By Armed Robbers in Thwarted Theft Canadian police are looking for two armed robbery suspects, having arrested one after an attempted heist at cryptocurrency exchange Canadian Bitcoins.

Digital Marketplace Startup Completes $15 Million Token Sale

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 22:15

Digital Marketplace Startup Completes $15 Million Token Sale Listia announced Wednesday it had raised $15 million in an ICO and will launch its decentralized marketplace Ink Protocol next month.

Bermuda Could Launch a Blockchain Land Registry

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 21:00

Bermuda Could Launch a Blockchain Land Registry Bermuda is moving toward setting up a blockchain-based system for recording property deeds, its premier said at Davos this week.

Rapper 50 Cent Is Now a Bitcoin Millionaire

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 19:30

Rapper 50 Cent Is Now a Bitcoin Millionaire Rapper 50 Cent's move to accept bitcoin for his 2014 "Animal Ambition" album has resulted in a multi-million dollar windfall.

Canada's VersaBank Unveils 'Digital Vault' Blockchain Service

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 18:00

Canada's VersaBank Unveils 'Digital Vault' Blockchain Service VersaBank, based in Canada, is developing a "blockchain-based digital safety deposit box" as part of an effort to tap the tech for new services.

VersaBank Unveils 'Digital Vault' Blockchain Service

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 18:00

VersaBank Unveils 'Digital Vault' Blockchain Service VersaBank, based in Canada, is developing a "blockchain-based digital safety deposit box" as part of an effort to tap the tech for new services.

Two More Companies Sign On to Test Ripple's XRP in xRapid Pilots

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 17:00

Two More Companies Sign On to Test Ripple's XRP in xRapid Pilots IDT Corporation and Mercury FX announced Wednesday that they would pilot Ripple's XRP token to facilitate real-time, low-cost international transfers.

'Not True': Goldman's Blankfein Denies Bitcoin Trading Desk Rumor

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 16:30

'Not True': Goldman's Blankfein Denies Bitcoin Trading Desk Rumor The CEO of Goldman Sachs has denied a report from last year which said that the investment bank was moving to launch its own bitcoin trading desk.

'Not True': Goldman Denies Bitcoin Trading Rumor

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 16:30

'Not True': Goldman Denies Bitcoin Trading Rumor The CEO of Goldman Sachs has denied a report from last year which said that the investment bank was moving to launch its own bitcoin trading desk.

Virginia Lawmakers Seek Study on Government Blockchain Use

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 16:00

Virginia Lawmakers Seek Study on Government Blockchain Use A new Virginia bill would form a subcommittee to research the impact of implementing blockchain technology within the state's government.

CFTC Sues Obscure Crypto Scheme 'My Big Coin' for Fraud

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 15:04

CFTC Sues Obscure Crypto Scheme 'My Big Coin' for Fraud The Commodity Future Exchange Commission (CFTC) has charged two individuals and a Las Vegas-based business in connection with a cryptocurrency scam.

Skuchain, NTT Data Partner on Blockchain Supply Chain Venture

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 15:00

Skuchain, NTT Data Partner on Blockchain Supply Chain Venture Blockchain technology startup Skuchain and NTT Data Corporation have partnered to bring blockchain's benefits to supply chains.

Stellar Run Ahead? XLM Flirts With Price Breakout

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 14:25

Stellar Run Ahead? XLM Flirts With Price Breakout Having rallied 27 percent in the last 24 hours, Stellar's XLM token is eyeing a bullish breakout on the price charts.

Decentralization vs Scale: Studies Explore Crypto's Growing Struggle

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 13:00

Decentralization vs Scale: Studies Explore Crypto's Growing Struggle New academic papers dive into just how decentralized the most popular blockchains are, and how resistant they'd be to takeover by controlling force.

Decentralization vs Scale: Crypto's Growing Struggle

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 13:00

Decentralization vs Scale: Crypto's Growing Struggle New academic papers dive into just how decentralized the most popular blockchains are, and how resistant they'd be to takeover by controlling force.

Building a Base? Bitcoin Demand at $10K Hints at Move Higher

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 12:05

Building a Base? Bitcoin Demand at $10K Hints at Move Higher Persistent demand around the $10,000 mark hints that bitcoin could be building a base for an eventual move to over $13,000.

Bitcoin Demand at $10K Hints at Move Higher

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 12:05

Bitcoin Demand at $10K Hints at Move Higher Persistent demand around the $10,000 mark hints that bitcoin could be building a base for an eventual move to over $13,000.

US Government Lab, BlockCypher Tap Blockchain for P2P Energy Transactions

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 11:00

US Government Lab, BlockCypher Tap Blockchain for P2P Energy Transactions BlockCypher and a U.S. Energy Department lab are developing solutions allowing energy transactions to be settled across blockchains.

US Government Lab Looks to Blockchain for P2P Energy

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 11:00

US Government Lab Looks to Blockchain for P2P Energy BlockCypher and a U.S. Energy Department lab are developing solutions allowing energy transactions to be settled across blockchains.

South Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchanges over Privacy Failures

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 10:00

South Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchanges over Privacy Failures South Korea's Communications Commission has issued fines totaling $130,000 to eight cryptocurrency exchanges over insufficient user data protection.

Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 10:00

Korean Regulator Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures South Korea's Communications Commission has issued fines totaling $130,000 to eight cryptocurrency exchanges over insufficient user data protection.

South Korea Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 10:00

South Korea Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures South Korea's Communications Commission has issued fines totaling $130,000 to eight cryptocurrency exchanges over insufficient user data protection.

Would Israel's ICO Tax Plan Retain Startups or Scare Them Off?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 09:00

Would Israel's ICO Tax Plan Retain Startups or Scare Them Off? While some say the guidelines proposed by Israel's tax authority would legitimize token sales, others balk at the notion of taxing them at all.

UK Government Lures Distributed Ledger Projects With $26 Million Fund

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 07:00

UK Government Lures Distributed Ledger Projects With $26 Million Fund Innovate UK, the United Kingdom's innovation arm, plans to invest more than $26 million in emerging tech projects, including distributed ledgers.

MakerDAO and More: The Quest for a Stable Stablecoin Continues

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 24. 05:07

MakerDAO and More: The Quest for a Stable Stablecoin Continues Even with a tumultuous past and harsh critics, stablecoin projects keep popping up, aiming to relieve some of the volatility in the crypto markets.

Amazon User Orders Bitcoin Miner, Gets 'Boss Baby' DVD Instead

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 22:45

Amazon User Orders Bitcoin Miner, Gets 'Boss Baby' DVD Instead An Amazon UK customer is relieved after finally receiving a refund for an Antminer S9 which he paid for but never received.

Payment Processor Stripe to End Support for Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 21:45

Payment Processor Stripe to End Support for Bitcoin Payments processor Stripe announced it would end support for bitcoin in April, citing rising transaction costs and times as two reasons for the move.

EU Commissioner to Host 'High Level Roundtable' on Cryptocurrencies

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 20:15

EU Commissioner to Host 'High Level Roundtable' on Cryptocurrencies A European Union commissioner plans to hold a meeting of public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the impact of cryptocurrencies.

EU Commissioner to Host 'High Level' Crypto Roundtable

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 20:15

EU Commissioner to Host 'High Level' Crypto Roundtable A European Union commissioner plans to hold a meeting of public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the impact of cryptocurrencies.

Virginia Lawmaker Calls for New Cryptocurrency Impact Study

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 19:10

Virginia Lawmaker Calls for New Cryptocurrency Impact Study A new bill introduced to the Virginia state legislature calls for a study on the impact of cryptocurrencies.

Virginia Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Impact Study

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 19:10

Virginia Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Impact Study A new bill introduced to the Virginia state legislature calls for a study on the impact of cryptocurrencies.

Malta Finance Watchdog Pushes Ahead With Crypto Investment Fund Rules

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 17:35

Malta Finance Watchdog Pushes Ahead With Crypto Investment Fund Rules The Malta Financial Services Authority published the feedback it received on its proposed rules for cryptocurrency investment schemes.

Malta Finance Watchdog Pushes Ahead With Crypto Fund Rules

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 17:35

Malta Finance Watchdog Pushes Ahead With Crypto Fund Rules The Malta Financial Services Authority published the feedback it received on its proposed rules for cryptocurrency investment schemes.

TD Ameritrade Cites Blockchain Stock Interest in Q1 Results

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 16:25

TD Ameritrade Cites Blockchain Stock Interest in Q1 Results TD Ameritrade said that the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 was a strong one, buoyed in part by interested in stocks related to blockchain.

Goldman Sachs Warns Investors of Bitcoin 'Bubble' in New Report

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 15:31

Goldman Sachs Warns Investors of Bitcoin 'Bubble' in New Report Goldman Sachs analysts have claimed bitcoin is in a bubble bigger than the dot-com era and the famous Dutch tulip mania.

Goldman Sachs Report Warns Investors of Bitcoin 'Bubble'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 15:31

Goldman Sachs Report Warns Investors of Bitcoin 'Bubble' Goldman Sachs analysts have claimed bitcoin is in a bubble bigger than the dot-com era and the famous Dutch tulip mania.

Ether Price Outlook Gloomy After Again Falling Below $1K

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 15:00

Ether Price Outlook Gloomy After Again Falling Below $1K The price of ether is likely to head south unless the bulls can quickly pull the price back over $1,100, price chart analysis indicates.

UN Forms Blockchain Coalition to Help Tackle Climate Change

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 14:00

UN Forms Blockchain Coalition to Help Tackle Climate Change The United Nations has formed a new coalition to research and adopt applications of blockchain technology to further action on climate change.

UN Forms Blockchain Coalition to Fight Climate Change

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 14:00

UN Forms Blockchain Coalition to Fight Climate Change The United Nations has formed a new coalition to research and adopt applications of blockchain technology to further action on climate change.

Just Because It's Bad News for Your Crypto Coin Doesn't Mean It's FUD

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 13:00

Just Because It's Bad News for Your Crypto Coin Doesn't Mean It's FUD Not all unwelcome tidings can be dismissed as attempts to sow "fear, uncertainty and doubt," and shooting the messenger won't make the message untrue.

Just Because It's Bad for Your Coin Doesn't Mean It's FUD

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 13:00

Just Because It's Bad for Your Coin Doesn't Mean It's FUD Not all unwelcome tidings can be dismissed as attempts to sow "fear, uncertainty and doubt," and shooting the messenger won't make the message untrue.

Bear Grip Strengthens as Bitcoin Price Nears $10K

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 12:20

Bear Grip Strengthens as Bitcoin Price Nears $10K Bitcoin prices look set to explore sub-$10,000 levels, leaving the bulls an uphill task to achieve a reversal.

Microsoft, Hyperledger, UN Join Blockchain Identity Initiative

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 11:30

Microsoft, Hyperledger, UN Join Blockchain Identity Initiative Tech giant Microsoft and blockchain alliance Hyperledger and others have joined blockchain-based digital identity initiative, the ID2020 Alliance.

China's Banking Regulator Pushes Blockchain Adoption for Credit Market

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 10:30

China's Banking Regulator Pushes Blockchain Adoption for Credit Market China's banking regulator, the CBRC, thinks the country should double down on its adoption on blockchain technology to improve the credit market.

Cryptocurrency Exchange BitFlyer Launches New EU Branch

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 10:00

Cryptocurrency Exchange BitFlyer Launches New EU Branch Japan-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has opened a new EU branch, after receiving regulatory approval in Luxembourg.

What's a Former CIA Lawyer Doing in Crypto?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 09:00

What's a Former CIA Lawyer Doing in Crypto? After decades at a white-shoe law firm, Russell Bruemmer is now advising blockchain startup Applied Philosophy Labs on token sales and governance.

South Korea Announces Date for Ban on Anonymous Crypto Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 08:30

South Korea Announces Date for Ban on Anonymous Crypto Trading South Korea's financial watchdog has set a date for the introduction of a new rule outlawing anonymous virtual cryptocurrency trading accounts.

South Korea Announces Deadline for Halt of Anonymous Crypto Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 08:30

South Korea Announces Deadline for Halt of Anonymous Crypto Trading South Korea's financial watchdog has set a date for the introduction of a new rule barring anonymous virtual cryptocurrency trading accounts.

South Korea Reveals Deadline for Anonymous Crypto Trading Halt

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 08:30

South Korea Reveals Deadline for Anonymous Crypto Trading Halt South Korea's financial watchdog has set a date for the introduction of a new rule barring anonymous virtual cryptocurrency trading accounts.

Vermont City Pilots Land Registry Record With Blockchain Startup

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 07:00

Vermont City Pilots Land Registry Record With Blockchain Startup The City of South Burlington in Vermont is partnering with a blockchain startup to pilot a land registry ledger based on the tech.

How To Save on Bitcoin's Soaring Fees

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 23. 05:09

How To Save on Bitcoin's Soaring Fees Transaction fees are the talk of the bitcoin ecosystem, with many users upset by the rising cost to send funds, but there are simple ways to cut fees.

US Senators Blast Venezuela's Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency Plan

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 22:55

US Senators Blast Venezuela's Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency Plan U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R.-Fl) and Robert Menendez (D.-NJ) have denounced Venezuela's planned cryptocurrency in a new letter.

Bitcoin Slides More Than 10 Percent to Near $10,000 Level

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 22:00

Bitcoin Slides More Than 10 Percent to Near $10,000 Level The price of bitcoin is down more than 10% today, according to CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index (BPI).

SEC 'Looking Closely' at Public Company Blockchain Pivots, Says Chairman

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 21:40

SEC 'Looking Closely' at Public Company Blockchain Pivots, Says Chairman The SEC is investigating companies that have made recent waves in markets with their public pivots toward blockchain.

Coinbase Taps Twitter Vet to Bolster Customer Support Team

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 20:10

Coinbase Taps Twitter Vet to Bolster Customer Support Team Coinbase has added Twitter's former vice president of operations and user services to its team in an effort to improve its customer service.

Coinbase Taps Twitter Vet to Bolster Customer Support

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 20:10

Coinbase Taps Twitter Vet to Bolster Customer Support Coinbase has added Twitter's former vice president of operations and user services to its team in an effort to improve its customer service.

Commodity Merchant Louis Dreyfus Trials Blockchain for Soybean Trade

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 18:00

Commodity Merchant Louis Dreyfus Trials Blockchain for Soybean Trade Louis Dreyfus, a major commodities trading company, has announced that it has piloted a blockchain-based transaction system developed by a group of financial institutions including ING.

China Moves to Crack Down on Digital Currency Pyramid Schemes

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 17:00

China Moves to Crack Down on Digital Currency Pyramid Schemes China's public security ministry says it will take aim at pyramid schemes in the country, including those that purportedly involve cryptocurrencies.

Canadian Research Body Pilots Ethereum in Transparency Push

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 16:00

Canadian Research Body Pilots Ethereum in Transparency Push The National Research Council of Canada is trialing the ethereum blockchain for recording government contracts.

Huobi Is Launching a Token, But It's 'Not an ICO'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 14:00

Huobi Is Launching a Token, But It's 'Not an ICO' China-based crypto exchange Huobi has announced that it will issue its own token based on the ethereum ERC-20 standard.

What a Facebook Blockchain Token Might Look Like

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 13:00

What a Facebook Blockchain Token Might Look Like If Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg really wants to experiment with decentralized systems, a publicly issued crypto-token would be hell of a way to do it.

Bitcoin Defends $11,000 Mark and Eyes Move Higher

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 12:10

Bitcoin Defends $11,000 Mark and Eyes Move Higher Bitcoin is stuck in a narrow range currently, but a breakout may lie ahead, the price charts indicate.

Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Korbit Halting Deposits from Foreigners

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 11:10

Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Korbit Halting Deposits from Foreigners South Korea's Korbit exchange has informed users that non-citizens will soon not be able to deposit Korean won for trading.

Korean Exchange Korbit Halting Deposits from Foreigners

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 11:10

Korean Exchange Korbit Halting Deposits from Foreigners South Korea's Korbit exchange has informed users that non-citizens will soon not be able to deposit Korean won for trading.

Korean Crypto Exchange Korbit Halting Deposits from Non-Citizens

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 11:10

Korean Crypto Exchange Korbit Halting Deposits from Non-Citizens South Korea's Korbit exchange has informed users that non-citizens will soon not be able to deposit Korean won for trading.

IMF Calls for International Cooperation on Cryptocurrencies

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 10:00

IMF Calls for International Cooperation on Cryptocurrencies The IMF has voiced concerns over the risks involved with cryptocurrencies and has called for global talks and cooperation.

IMF Calls for International Cooperation on Crypto

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 10:00

IMF Calls for International Cooperation on Crypto The IMF has voiced concerns over the risks involved with cryptocurrencies and has called for global talks and cooperation.

Opera Browser Adds Cryptocurrency Miner Protection for Smartphones

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 09:00

Opera Browser Adds Cryptocurrency Miner Protection for Smartphones The Opera web browser is now protecting smartphones from cryptocurrency miners embedded in websites, the company says.

Don't HODL, BUIDL: How Blockchain Tech Will Add Value in 2018

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 08:00

Don't HODL, BUIDL: How Blockchain Tech Will Add Value in 2018 The question is what can we solve, enhance, or deliver that will make individuals or organizations produce more, be more efficient or enjoy life more?

Indian State Partners With Fund To Launch Blockchain Ecosystem

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 07:00

Indian State Partners With Fund To Launch Blockchain Ecosystem The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh announced a partnership with Covalent Fund to kickstart a blockchain ecosystem at its Fintech Valley Vizag.

Opening Hyperledger: Consortium to Create Experimental Labs for Startups

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 22. 05:00

Opening Hyperledger: Consortium to Create Experimental Labs for Startups An effort to connect startups with companies formally recognized by Hyperledger, the measure may accelerate the rate at which new ideas find traction.

Contortions for Compliance: Life Under New York's BitLicense

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 21. 12:40

Contortions for Compliance: Life Under New York's BitLicense New York passed the BitLicense in a vacuum. Now state and federal laws are catching up, often with poor coordination, causing a compliance nightmare.

Public Blockchain's Lure Will Become Irresistible for Enterprises in 2018

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 21. 12:05

Public Blockchain's Lure Will Become Irresistible for Enterprises in 2018 Decentralized public blockchains are the only way enterprises will commit to digitizing services in an interoperable manner, says EY's Paul Brody.

Public Blockchains' Lure Will Become Irresistible for Enterprises in 2018

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 21. 12:05

Public Blockchains' Lure Will Become Irresistible for Enterprises in 2018 Decentralized public blockchains are the only way enterprises will commit to digitizing services in an interoperable manner, says EY's Paul Brody.

Lightning Network May Not Solve Bitcoin's Scaling 'Trilemma'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 20. 12:20

Lightning Network May Not Solve Bitcoin's Scaling 'Trilemma' It isn’t possible to have decentralization, a fixed money supply and sufficient liquidity for an efficient payments system, says Frances Coppola.

Battle-Testing Lightning: 26 Schools Start Contest to Secure Bitcoin’s Layer 2

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 20. 11:30

Battle-Testing Lightning: 26 Schools Start Contest to Secure Bitcoin’s Layer 2 Organizers hope a new competition will spur security advances for Lightning, but also steer bitcoin debates in more constructive directions.

Battle-Testing Lightning: Schools Start Contest to Secure Bitcoin’s Layer 2

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 20. 11:30

Battle-Testing Lightning: Schools Start Contest to Secure Bitcoin’s Layer 2 Organizers hope a new competition will spur security advances for Lightning, but also steer bitcoin debates in more constructive directions.

Venezuela Blasts 'False' White Paper for Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 21:30

Venezuela Blasts 'False' White Paper for Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency Venezuelan officials have denied claims that the petro token's white paper has been released, calling such claims "false information."

Report: India's Government Sends Tax Notices to Cryptocurrency Traders

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 19:15

Report: India's Government Sends Tax Notices to Cryptocurrency Traders India has sent tax notices to tens of thousands of cryptocurrency owners within its borders.

Bulgaria Joins 'International Operation' Against OneCoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 18:15

Bulgaria Joins 'International Operation' Against OneCoin Bulgaria's government has revealed it is part of an international crackdown of OneCoin.

OKCoin Eyes Cryptocurrency Exchange Launch in South Korea

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 17:20

OKCoin Eyes Cryptocurrency Exchange Launch in South Korea Cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin is reportedly moving to launch in South Korea – possibly as soon as next month.

TEPCO Invests in Blockchain Startup in Bid to Decentralize Systems

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 16:15

TEPCO Invests in Blockchain Startup in Bid to Decentralize Systems The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings announced it had invested in blockchain startup Electron to develop an asset management platform.

PBoC Reportedly Orders Payment Services to Stop Serving Crypto Traders

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 15:00

PBoC Reportedly Orders Payment Services to Stop Serving Crypto Traders The PBoC's Beijing division has reportedly issued a document requiring payment services to stop facilitating crypto trading activities.

CFTC Files Suits Against Crypto Investment Schemes for Alleged Fraud

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 14:09

CFTC Files Suits Against Crypto Investment Schemes for Alleged Fraud The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission brought two lawsuits against allegedly fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes yesterday.

Massachusetts Sues ICO Organizer for Alleged Securities Violations

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 14:00

Massachusetts Sues ICO Organizer for Alleged Securities Violations Massachusetts' securities enforcement office is suing a resident and his company for selling unregistered securities in a token sale.

2018's Challenge: Promote Responsible Blockchain Innovation

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 13:00

2018's Challenge: Promote Responsible Blockchain Innovation The chief innovation officer at the U.S. regulator for national banks details the agency's efforts to support fintech while still mitigating risk.

Stuck at $12K: Bitcoin Price Needs Quick Progress to Avert Further Losses

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 12:00

Stuck at $12K: Bitcoin Price Needs Quick Progress to Avert Further Losses With its recovery stalled, bitcoin needs a quick break above $12,500 or the tide may turn in favor of the bears.

Global Securities Watchdog Warns Investors on ICO Risks

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 11:00

Global Securities Watchdog Warns Investors on ICO Risks An organization of global securities regulators has issued a notice alerting investors to the perceived risks associated with initial coin offerings.

SEC Outlines Reasons for Reluctance to List Cryptocurrency ETFs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 10:00

SEC Outlines Reasons for Reluctance to List Cryptocurrency ETFs An SEC letter states there are "significant investor protection issues" to be examined before opening up crypto-ETFs to retail investors.

Why São Paulo Wants to Pay for Infrastructure with Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 09:00

Why São Paulo Wants to Pay for Infrastructure with Cryptocurrency The Brazilian state wants to pay for feasibility studies with a token designed for the construction industry. Can such a coin achieve network effect?

The ECB Wants to Hear Your Cryptocurrency Questions

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 07:00

The ECB Wants to Hear Your Cryptocurrency Questions The European Central Bank is soliciting questions for president Mario Draghi, specifying that cryptocurrency-related questions should be a topic.

Where'd You Get That Token? 7 Platforms Managing ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 19. 05:11

Where'd You Get That Token? 7 Platforms Managing ICOs A handful of platforms have launched to support token issuers with their sales. Which one an issuer uses may say something about the token itself.

Bitcoin Devs Release Long-Awaited Schnorr Paper for Scalability Gains

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 22:45

Bitcoin Devs Release Long-Awaited Schnorr Paper for Scalability Gains Bitcoin devs have released the first paper on the Schnorr multi-signature protocol, which, if implemented, would increase bitcoin block sizes.

Virginia Beach Government Backs Bitcoin Mine With $500K Grant

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 20:45

Virginia Beach Government Backs Bitcoin Mine With $500K Grant The U.S. city of Virginia Beach has granted $500,000 to help establish a new bitcoin mine in the area.

NYSE Parent Company Launches Cryptocurrency Data Feed

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 20:00

NYSE Parent Company Launches Cryptocurrency Data Feed Intercontinental Exchange announced today that it was partnering with Blockstream to launch a cryptocurrency price data feed.

ESMA Seeks Public Input on Cryptocurrency Derivatives Policy

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 19:00

ESMA Seeks Public Input on Cryptocurrency Derivatives Policy The European Securities and Markets Authority released a public call for input on cryptocurrency-based contracts-for-differences.

Ledger-to-Ledger? Hardware Wallet Integrates with Decentralized Exchange

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 17:40

Ledger-to-Ledger? Hardware Wallet Integrates with Decentralized Exchange Decentralized exchange Radar Relay has partnered with Ledger to allow for hardware wallet-to-wallet direct transfers.

TSMC Expects 'Strong' Crypto Mining Demand to Continue

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 16:20

TSMC Expects 'Strong' Crypto Mining Demand to Continue Cryptocurrency mining demand provided a boost to TSMC's fourth-quarter revenue, according to new statements from the foundry giant.

Ripple and Stellar Lead the Way as Crypto Market Shakes Off Rout

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 15:20

Ripple and Stellar Lead the Way as Crypto Market Shakes Off Rout The cryptocurrency market is showing early signs of possible recovery, with Ripple and Stellar performing best among the top 10 currencies.

Antpool Adds Support for Siacoin Mining Amid Bitmain Miner Launch

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 14:45

Antpool Adds Support for Siacoin Mining Amid Bitmain Miner Launch AntPool adds support for the siacoin token, as the mining pool's parent firm, Bitmain, launches a device that can mine it.

Bull Run or Just Bull? Take CoinDesk's State of Blockchain Sentiment Survey

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 14:00

Bull Run or Just Bull? Take CoinDesk's State of Blockchain Sentiment Survey Do you care about prices? Which innovations have you most excited? If you've strong opinions on the state of the industry, make your voice heard.

Bitcoin Is Back Above $11,500, But Bulls Not Out of the Woods Yet

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 12:30

Bitcoin Is Back Above $11,500, But Bulls Not Out of the Woods Yet Despite a sharp recovery to over $11,500 today, bitcoin's price is still on shaky ground, the charts suggest.

Korean Regulator Investigating Staff Insider Trading of Cryptocurrencies

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 11:40

Korean Regulator Investigating Staff Insider Trading of Cryptocurrencies A Korean financial regulator has reportedly indicated it is investigating possible insider trading of cryptocurrencies by its own staff.

Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Nets $75 Million in Series B Funding

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 10:45

Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Nets $75 Million in Series B Funding Ledger, the maker of hardware cryptocurrency wallets, has raised $75 million in Series B funding.

Dept of Veterans Affairs Wants Industry to Propose Use Cases for Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 10:00

Dept of Veterans Affairs Wants Industry to Propose Use Cases for Blockchain The Department of Veterans Affairs will consider any blockchain use cases that can help solve its problems, its CTO said Tuesday.

Enterprise Blockchain Is Ready to Go Live in 2018

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 09:00

Enterprise Blockchain Is Ready to Go Live in 2018 2018 will be the year enterprise blockchain goes live and businesses can move from experimenting to production, says Oracle's Mark Rakhmilevich.

Colorado New Bill Encourages State to Adopt Blockchain for Data Security

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 07:19

Colorado New Bill Encourages State to Adopt Blockchain for Data Security A new state bill introduced to the Colorado Senate is looking at using blockchain technology to secure private data from cyberattacks. 

New Bill in Colorado Encourages State to Adopt Blockchain for Data Security

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 07:19

New Bill in Colorado Encourages State to Adopt Blockchain for Data Security A new state bill introduced to the Colorado Senate is looking at using blockchain technology to secure private data from cyberattacks. 

Report: South Korea Mulls Closure of Domestic Crypto Exchanges

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 06:30

Report: South Korea Mulls Closure of Domestic Crypto Exchanges South Korea is considering to ban all cryptocurrency exchanges or just those that have violated the law, and vows to make a decision today.

Report: South Korea to Decide Thursday on Crypto Exchange Regulation

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 06:30

Report: South Korea to Decide Thursday on Crypto Exchange Regulation South Korea will make a decision on Thursday over its stance on cryptocurrency exchange regulation, according to a report by Reuters.

Report: South Korea Could Decide This Week on Crypto Exchange Regulation

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 06:30

Report: South Korea Could Decide This Week on Crypto Exchange Regulation South Korea will make a decision on Thursday over its stance on cryptocurrency exchange regulation, according to a report by Reuters.

Blockchain Bloat: How Ethereum Clients are Tackling Storage Issues

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 05:22

Blockchain Bloat: How Ethereum Clients are Tackling Storage Issues With long-term fixes like sharding a ways off, ethereum developers are making the software run more efficiently to ease growing storage requirements.

3 (Possible) Reasons the Crypto Markets Tanked This Week

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 18. 00:00

3 (Possible) Reasons the Crypto Markets Tanked This Week What do you get when you mix regulatory threats, an immature market infrastructure and an influx of new investors? Lots of red on the trading screens.

Cboe's First Bitcoin Futures Contract Expired Today

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 22:30

Cboe's First Bitcoin Futures Contract Expired Today The first bitcoin futures contract listed by Cboe has expired, a move that came amid a turbulent day of trading that saw the cryptocurrency's price drop below $10,000.

Milestone: Cboe's First Bitcoin Futures Contract Expired Today

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 22:30

Milestone: Cboe's First Bitcoin Futures Contract Expired Today The first bitcoin futures contract listed by Cboe has expired, a move that came amid a turbulent day of trading that saw the cryptocurrency's price drop below $10,000.

Treasury Official: Department Working With IRS to Police Crypto Exchanges

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 21:30

Treasury Official: Department Working With IRS to Police Crypto Exchanges U.S. Treasury Department Deputy Sigal Mandelker explained how the department would regulate cryptocurrency exchanges in testimony before the Senate.

Goldman's Jafari: Watch For Signs of Price Base Just Below $10K

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 19:00

Goldman's Jafari: Watch For Signs of Price Base Just Below $10K A new analysis by Goldman Sachs technician Sheba Jafari released a new paper claiming bitcoin could recover just below $10,000.

Israel Releases Draft Plan for Taxing ICOs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 17:45

Israel Releases Draft Plan for Taxing ICOs Israel's government has published draft circular outlining possible approaches to taxing the proceeds of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

BitConnect Investors Left in the Lurch as Token's Price Drops 90%

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 16:57

BitConnect Investors Left in the Lurch as Token's Price Drops 90% Numerous users complained on social media they couldn't cash out their BCC tokens on BitConnect's site following the shutdown of its lending platform.

The First Blockchain ETFs Have Launched on the Nasdaq Exchange

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 15:00

The First Blockchain ETFs Have Launched on the Nasdaq Exchange Reality Shares Advisors and Amplify Trust ETF launched the first blockchain-based exchange-traded funds on Nasdaq today.

The First Blockchain ETFs Launched on Nasdaq, NYSE Today

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 15:00

The First Blockchain ETFs Launched on Nasdaq, NYSE Today Reality Shares Advisors and Amplify Trust ETF launched the first blockchain-based exchange-traded funds on Nasdaq today.

Bitcoin's Price Drops Below $10,000 for First Time Since Early December

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 14:26

Bitcoin's Price Drops Below $10,000 for First Time Since Early December The price of bitcoin has fallen below $10,000 for the first time since early December.

Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Appoints First Executive Director

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 14:00

Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Appoints First Executive Director The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has announced the appointment of its first executive director.

As Bitcoin's Slide Continues, Prices Look Towards $8K

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 13:00

As Bitcoin's Slide Continues, Prices Look Towards $8K Bitcoin is still dropping and might soon test near-$8,000 levels, chart analysis indicates.

To Understand Bitcoin, I Studied Karl Marx

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 12:00

To Understand Bitcoin, I Studied Karl Marx While both were great minds, neither Marx nor Satoshi had the power to predict how their ideas would influence others or be implemented.

Blockstream Launches Micropayments Processing System for Bitcoin Apps

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 11:00

Blockstream Launches Micropayments Processing System for Bitcoin Apps Bitcoin startup Blockstream has introduced a micropayment processing system that it claims makes it simpler to build bitcoin payment apps.

Proposed US Task Force Would Tackle Crypto Use in Terrorism Financing

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 10:00

Proposed US Task Force Would Tackle Crypto Use in Terrorism Financing A new bill introduced by a U.S. lawmaker calls for the formation of a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrencies in financing terrorism.

Tokens Will Bring Conflicts of Interest to Healthcare

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 09:00

Tokens Will Bring Conflicts of Interest to Healthcare ICOs and tokens may open up new modes of healthcare funding, but are there as many cons as pros?

The Sidechains Breakthrough Almost Everyone in Bitcoin Missed

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 05:00

The Sidechains Breakthrough Almost Everyone in Bitcoin Missed You've heard of proof of work, but what about proofs of proofs of work? A complex notion, the research on "Non-Interactive Proofs of Proofs of Work," or NiPoPoW, released in October, has received very little attention so far but is heralded as breaking through one of the major roadblocks that has stalled the widely anticipated […]

A Note to CoinDesk Readers

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 00:49

A Note to CoinDesk Readers On Tuesday, we had technical difficulties that prevented us from posting for several hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Why This Startup Took Part of Its Venture Funding in XRP

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 00:30

Why This Startup Took Part of Its Venture Funding in XRP Announced Tuesday, the investment by Ripple executives in Omni feels ill-timed as the price of the coin has fallen more than 40 percent.

BitConnect Shutters Crypto Exchange Site After Regulator Warnings

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 00:22

BitConnect Shutters Crypto Exchange Site After Regulator Warnings The company behind the controversial cryptocurrency BitConnect has announced that it will close down its lending and exchange platform.

Putin: Crypto Oversight Legislation Will Be Needed

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 17. 00:14

Putin: Crypto Oversight Legislation Will Be Needed Russian president Vladimir Putin believes that legislation laying out rules for the country’s cryptocurrency sector will be needed in the future.

Most of the World's Biggest Cryptocurrencies Are Down Today

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 17:36

Most of the World's Biggest Cryptocurrencies Are Down Today It's been a day of major losses so far across the cryptocurrency markets, with the top 20 all in the red and a big chunk knocked off the total value.

Metropolitan Bank Denies Policy Change on Crypto Wire Transfers

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 16:20

Metropolitan Bank Denies Policy Change on Crypto Wire Transfers Metropolitan Bank released a statement stating that it had a "long-standing policy" barring crypto-related wire transfers outside the U.S.

Mark Cuban: Dallas Mavericks to Accept Bitcoin, Ether 'Next Season'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 15:50

Mark Cuban: Dallas Mavericks to Accept Bitcoin, Ether 'Next Season' The Dallas Mavericks will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments during their next season, according to owner and investor Mark Cuban.

Ripple Price Drops to 2.5-Week Low, Eyes Sideways Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 15:00

Ripple Price Drops to 2.5-Week Low, Eyes Sideways Trading Ripple's XRP token fell to a 2.5-week low today, and is looking at a more or less sideways movement in the short-term, chart analysis suggests.

France Creates Working Group for Cryptocurrency Regulation

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 13:30

France Creates Working Group for Cryptocurrency Regulation The French minister of the economy has announced the creation of a working group to develop cryptocurrency regulations.

Blockchain Startup Cypherium Partners with IC3 for Scaling Research

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 12:34

Blockchain Startup Cypherium Partners with IC3 for Scaling Research Cypherium, which provides a blockchain infrastructure, is partnering with research group IC3 to work on scaling solutions.

Shipping Blockchain: Maersk Spin-Off Aims to Commercialize Trade Platform

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 12:00

Shipping Blockchain: Maersk Spin-Off Aims to Commercialize Trade Platform Global shipping giant Maersk is spinning off its blockchain work with IBM in an effort to foster collaboration between competitors.

Maersk, IBM Spin Off Blockchain Trade Platform

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 12:00

Maersk, IBM Spin Off Blockchain Trade Platform Global shipping giant Maersk is spinning off its blockchain work with IBM in an effort to foster collaboration between competitors.

Down 14 Percent: Bitcoin Charts Bearish Amid Asia Concerns

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 11:30

Down 14 Percent: Bitcoin Charts Bearish Amid Asia Concerns Amid negative news flow, Bitcoin is taking a hit today and touching 3.5 week lows at the time of writing.

UNICEF Wants to Fund Early Stage Blockchain Startups

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 10:35

UNICEF Wants to Fund Early Stage Blockchain Startups The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking to invest in early stage blockchain startups with the potential to help people across the globe.

PBoC Official Calls for Wider Ban on Chinese Crypto Trading: Report

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 10:00

PBoC Official Calls for Wider Ban on Chinese Crypto Trading: Report The vice governor of China's central bank is reportedly seeking a wider ban on services related to cryptocurrency trading in the country.

Big Money, Murky Governance: Kicking the Tires of Telegram's Token Sale

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 09:15

Big Money, Murky Governance: Kicking the Tires of Telegram's Token Sale In a market that emphasizes trustless systems, the Durov brothers are asking token investors to place a lot of trust in them and the Telegram team.

Bitcoin's Price Just Dropped Over $1,300 in 1.5 Hours

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 08:28

Bitcoin's Price Just Dropped Over $1,300 in 1.5 Hours The price of a bitcoin just plummeted by over $1,300, as losses are seen across the wider cryptocurrency market.

Swift Signs Agreement With 7 CSDs to Explore Blockchain for Post-Trade

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 08:03

Swift Signs Agreement With 7 CSDs to Explore Blockchain for Post-Trade Swift formalizes another major blockchain project by signing a memorandum of understanding with seven Central Securities Depositories.

ViaBTC Increases Cloud Mining Fee Citing China's Mining Resource Scarcity

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 07:03

ViaBTC Increases Cloud Mining Fee Citing China's Mining Resource Scarcity China's crypto mining pool ViaBTC increases its maintenance fee ratio for AntMiner S9 cloud mining contract, citing mining resource scarcity in China.

5 Blockchain Developments Coming in 2018

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 05:00

5 Blockchain Developments Coming in 2018 What's in store for blockchains in 2018? Infosys's Peter Loop offers a diverse selection of forecasts for the year ahead.

Housing or Dotcom: Which Bubble Does Cryptocurrency Mania Resemble?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 16. 00:19

Housing or Dotcom: Which Bubble Does Cryptocurrency Mania Resemble? It may be fair to compare what cryptocurrency and blockchains are going through to the 1990s dotcom bubble, but not to the 2000s housing bubble.

Road to Innovation? Truck Giant Penske Joins Blockchain Group

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 20:35

Road to Innovation? Truck Giant Penske Joins Blockchain Group Penske Logistics has become the latest company to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

$400K: Hacker Makes Off With Stellar Lumens in BlackWallet Theft

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 19:37

$400K: Hacker Makes Off With Stellar Lumens in BlackWallet Theft A hacker stole more than $400,000 in Stellar lumens after compromising the digital wallet provider BlackWallet.

German Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated n a Global Scale

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 17:45

German Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated n a Global Scale A director of Germany's central bank said at an event that cryptocurrencies must be regulated at a global scale, not just on a national level.

German Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated On a Global Scale

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 17:45

German Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Must Be Regulated On a Global Scale A director of Germany's central bank said at an event that cryptocurrencies must be regulated at a global scale, not just on a national level.

Lithuania's Central Bank Unveils Blockchain Startup Sandbox

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 16:45

Lithuania's Central Bank Unveils Blockchain Startup Sandbox The central bank of Lithuania has launched a new regulatory "sandbox" for startups working with blockchain.

Mississippi Doctors Sued Mt. Gox for Bitcoin Loss Now Worth $133 Million

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 15:15

Mississippi Doctors Sued Mt. Gox for Bitcoin Loss Now Worth $133 Million Two former users of the defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox have brought a lawsuit against the company over the loss of 9,500 bitcoins.

Bitcoin Cash Looking Heavy After Bull Move Fails

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 14:00

Bitcoin Cash Looking Heavy After Bull Move Fails Bitcoin cash prices are looking heavy today, courtesy of repeated failures to pass the $2,800 mark in recent days.

End of Inflation? The Radical Vision of Futures-Backed Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 13:20

End of Inflation? The Radical Vision of Futures-Backed Cryptocurrency An expert at software giant SAP has a radical idea for how central banks can eliminate inflation with cryptocurrency assets.

The Radical Vision of Futures-Backed Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 13:20

The Radical Vision of Futures-Backed Cryptocurrency An expert at software giant SAP has a radical idea for how central banks can eliminate inflation with cryptocurrency assets.

$15K in Sight? Bitcoin Prices Gather Upside Traction

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 12:00

$15K in Sight? Bitcoin Prices Gather Upside Traction Having defended $13,000, bitcoin looks set to explore a move towards $15,000 levels in the next 24 hours.

South Korean Cryptocurrency Investors Face Fines for Anonymous Accounts

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 11:00

South Korean Cryptocurrency Investors Face Fines for Anonymous Accounts South Korean authorities have reportedly said that cryptocurrency investors must attach their IDs to anonymous virtual accounts or face penalties.

Indonesia Central Bank: Cryptocurrency Payments 'Not Legitimate'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 10:00

Indonesia Central Bank: Cryptocurrency Payments 'Not Legitimate' Bank Indonesia has warned that cryptocurrencies may not be used for payments in the country.

Blockchain in the Boardroom: Moving Toward Enterprise Deployment

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 09:00

Blockchain in the Boardroom: Moving Toward Enterprise Deployment Enterprises may have gone quiet toward the end of 2017, but that doesn't mean they won't be players in the year ahead, Accenture's Valiente argues.

Blockchain in the Boardroom: Toward Enterprise Deployment

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 09:00

Blockchain in the Boardroom: Toward Enterprise Deployment Enterprises may have gone quiet toward the end of 2017, but that doesn't mean they won't be players in the year ahead, Accenture's Valiente argues.

Bitmain Reportedly Eyeing Canada for Bitcoin Mining Expansion

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 07:03

Bitmain Reportedly Eyeing Canada for Bitcoin Mining Expansion After announcing a Swiss branch, Chinese bitcoin mining giant Bitmain is reportedly looking at a second expansion into Quebec.

No, You Don't Have to Buy a Whole Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 15. 05:00

No, You Don't Have to Buy a Whole Bitcoin As new enthusiasts enter the cryptocurrency markets, one developer wants to make bitcoin's divisibility really stand out by coining the term "bits."

Don't Use a Blockchain Unless You Really Need One

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 14. 11:15

Don't Use a Blockchain Unless You Really Need One Blockchains are inefficient, and worth the cost only when censorship-resistance is required. For money, it clearly is; for identity, it just might be.

Blockchain and the Rise of Transaction Technology

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 14. 10:15

Blockchain and the Rise of Transaction Technology Governments are centers of trust – so why would they make the leap to blockchains as a way to extend that already vital service?

Cloud Sell

Bitbargain.com

2018. Jan. 14. 01:22

Cloud Sell

We are proud to present a new feature on BitBargain which has been requested numerous times especially in the last few months.

Becoming a regular seller on BitBargain takes time and effort.

It requires studying the seller howto and passing the seller test. It requires understanding of the price formula. It requires great communication skills. It requires devoting time and effort to stay online and wait for buyers to show up. Sellers are expected to keep checking their bank statement and mark the payment as soon as possible. Being a seller is not for everyone.

Still, many buyers are interested in easy ways to convert back some of their crypto-currency into fiat money.

This is where Cloud Sell comes into play. With Cloud Sell you can sell your bitcoins for GBP via bank transfer easily. Just enter the amount, choose your markup (from -10% to 0% currently) and we will make sure that sellers are aware of your offer. The quickest seller gets to pick up your coins. Just create an offer, lay back and the money will come to you. By limiting the maximum unit price to 0% above market, we encourage shorter waiting times.

Not all sellers can buy your coins: larger offers are only available to the more trusted and still currently active sellers (they can pick up the 1% of their 60 days volume).

The feature requires that you have a verified bank account. Cloud Sell currently supports: BTC, LTC and BCH.

The fee is 0.5% and you only pay it if your coins are picked up. You can cancel your offers at any time.

Sell your bitcoins for GBP with ease at https://bitbargain.co.uk/cloudsell

Kraken Exchange Is Back Online After Troublesome System Upgrade

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 13. 21:21

Kraken Exchange Is Back Online After Troublesome System Upgrade The cryptocurrency exchange has resumed services after a scheduled maintenance that was supposed to take two hours but instead took two days.

3 Web Giants That Could Be Decentralized on a Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 13. 11:30

3 Web Giants That Could Be Decentralized on a Blockchain Blockchain-based startups, many of which are using their own crypto tokens, are taking aim at the centralized monopolies on the web today.

What the Data Tells Us About Bitcoin in 2017

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 13. 11:00

What the Data Tells Us About Bitcoin in 2017 Statistics show bitcoin is at the forefront of an increasingly complex ecosystem that continues to grow in a variety of ways. And it refuses to die.

Korea's Crypto Crackdown Talk Draws Backlash From Users and Politicians

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 21:15

Korea's Crypto Crackdown Talk Draws Backlash From Users and Politicians South Korea's citizens reacted angrily to a proposed ban on cryptocurrency exchanges, with politicians and residents alike condemning the move.

Tennessee Might Also Recognize Blockchain Data Through Proposed Law

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 19:00

Tennessee Might Also Recognize Blockchain Data Through Proposed Law A lawmaker in Tennessee has filed a new bill that recognizes a blockchain signature as a kind of legal electronic record.

Former Customers Sue Crypto Exchange Vircurex Over Frozen Funds

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 18:00

Former Customers Sue Crypto Exchange Vircurex Over Frozen Funds Former Vircurex customers are suing the exchange, four years after it first froze their funds and allegedly failed to repay them.

China's Internet Finance Association Warns on 'Initial Miner Offerings'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 17:00

China's Internet Finance Association Warns on 'Initial Miner Offerings' The National Internet Association of China warned against "initial miner offerings," referring to them as "disguised ICOs" on Friday.

US Finance Regulators Form Crypto Working Group, Says Mnuchin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 16:20

US Finance Regulators Form Crypto Working Group, Says Mnuchin Steven Mnuchin said on Friday that the Financial Stability Oversight Council has formed a working group focused on cryptocurrencies.

Upside Break on the Way? Zcash Eyes Gains Against Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 14:40

Upside Break on the Way? Zcash Eyes Gains Against Bitcoin Privacy-focused cryptocurrency zcash is solidly bid against the dollar and could soon see a spike against bitcoin.

Blockchain in Your Pocket? The Phone Behind Sirin's $157 Million ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 13:00

Blockchain in Your Pocket? The Phone Behind Sirin's $157 Million ICO Sirin says its Finney phone will fill a gap in the crypto market. But as the adage goes, "hardware is hard," and in blockchain it may be even harder.

Bitcoin Eyes Consolidation as Price Flirts with $14K

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 12:00

Bitcoin Eyes Consolidation as Price Flirts with $14K Bitcoin is back around $14,000 and could be in for a phase of rangebound trading as the markets come to terms with regulatory noises from South Korea.

Search Giant Baidu Launches Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 11:00

Search Giant Baidu Launches Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform Chinese web search giant Baidu has launched its own blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform based on its own technology.

Russia's Sberbank Has Launched a Blockchain Lab

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 10:00

Russia's Sberbank Has Launched a Blockchain Lab Sberbank, one of the largest banks in Russia, has built a blockchain laboratory to develop and test blockchain-based solutions.

2018: The Year Blockchain, AI and IoT Converge

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 09:14

2018: The Year Blockchain, AI and IoT Converge Cryptocurrencies emerged as a leading tech in 2017, but 2018 may find them merging with other technologies to become even more ubiquitous.

Jonas Schnelli Wants You to Run a Bitcoin Full Node

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 07:00

Jonas Schnelli Wants You to Run a Bitcoin Full Node Bitcoin Core contributor and maintainer Jonas Schnelli is on a mission to make running full nodes easier for non-geeks. Decentralization is at stake.

KFC Canada Is Accepting Bitcoin for Fried Chicken

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 12. 03:15

KFC Canada Is Accepting Bitcoin for Fried Chicken Fried chicken chain KFC Canada is accepting bitcoin for a limited time for a so-called "Bitcoin Bucket."

Ukraine Forms Cryptocurrency Oversight Working Group

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 22:30

Ukraine Forms Cryptocurrency Oversight Working Group Ukraine's national defense chief called for legislation regulating cryptocurrencies at a recent meeting on cybersecurity.

Arizona Lawmakers Want to Let People Pay Taxes in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 19:45

Arizona Lawmakers Want to Let People Pay Taxes in Bitcoin A new bill submitted to the Arizona Senate would, if approved, allow people to pay their state tax liabilities using bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

U.S. State Regulators Hit BitConnect With Second Cease-And-Desist

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 18:00

U.S. State Regulators Hit BitConnect With Second Cease-And-Desist North Carolina became the second state to halt BitConnect's ICO after issuing a temporary cease-and-desist.

US State Regulators Hit BitConnect With Second Cease-And-Desist

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 18:00

US State Regulators Hit BitConnect With Second Cease-And-Desist North Carolina became the second state to halt BitConnect's ICO after issuing a temporary cease-and-desist.

White Paper Published for Blockchain Privacy Tech Zk-starks

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 17:00

White Paper Published for Blockchain Privacy Tech Zk-starks The highly-anticipated white paper for zk-starks, which does away with the so-called trusted setup made famous by zcash, is out.

Defying Wider Market Downtrend, Bitcoin Cash Eyes $3K

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 15:45

Defying Wider Market Downtrend, Bitcoin Cash Eyes $3K Bitcoin cash looks set for a gravity-defying move, with chart analysis suggesting gains to above $3,000 may be in order.

US Marshals Service to Auction Off $54 Million in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 15:18

US Marshals Service to Auction Off $54 Million in Bitcoin The U.S. Marshals Service has announced that it will auction off more than 3,800 bitcoins later this month.

MoneyGram to Pilot Ripple's XRP Token

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 15:05

MoneyGram to Pilot Ripple's XRP Token International money-remittance firm MoneyGram is partnering with Ripple to test the startup's XRP token for international payments.

Korean Official: Cryptocurrency Exchange Ban 'Not Finalized'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 14:00

Korean Official: Cryptocurrency Exchange Ban 'Not Finalized' South Korea's Presidential Office said today that a plan to ban trading cryptocurrencies via exchanges in the nation is still not set in stone.

Japan's Fisco Launching $2.66 Million Cryptocurrency Fund

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 12:45

Japan's Fisco Launching $2.66 Million Cryptocurrency Fund Japanese Corporate analyst and bitcoin exchange operator Fisco has announced that it will launch a cryptocurrency fund this month.

Bitcoin Price Stays Heavy Amid Korean Regulatory Reports

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 12:15

Bitcoin Price Stays Heavy Amid Korean Regulatory Reports Despite the two-way action on the price of bitcoin over the last 24 hours, the bears still appear to have the upper hand.

SETL's Fund Record-Keeping Platform Trials Live Blockchain Transactions

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 11:15

SETL's Fund Record-Keeping Platform Trials Live Blockchain Transactions An asset manager has carried out live blockchain transactions on the IZNES fund record-keeping platform built on blockchain tech from startup SETL.

Korea's Central Bank Forms Task Force to Study Cryptocurrency Impact

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 10:00

Korea's Central Bank Forms Task Force to Study Cryptocurrency Impact The Bank of Korea, South Korea's central bank, has launched a cryptocurrency task force to explore the technology's effects on the financial system.

Crypto Cat and Mouse: 2018 Will Be the Year of Policy Subterfuge

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 09:00

Crypto Cat and Mouse: 2018 Will Be the Year of Policy Subterfuge Global regulators have staked out a diverse set of rules for blockchain, but entrepreneurs may be better off playing arbitrage until the dust settles.

Florida Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Signatures, Smart Contracts

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 07:00

Florida Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Signatures, Smart Contracts A new bill introduced to the Florida House of Representatives aims to legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.

Atomic Action: Will 2018 Be the Year of the Cross-Blockchain Swap?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 05:00

Atomic Action: Will 2018 Be the Year of the Cross-Blockchain Swap? Atomic swaps herald a way to greatly expand the capabilities of blockchain – but how soon will users be tapping the tech for trading?

South Korea Reportedly Expands Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 11. 02:42

South Korea Reportedly Expands Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges New reports suggest that the South Korean government is intensifying its moves against the country's bitcoin exchanges.

Mike Novogratz Unveils Plan for Cryptocurrency 'Merchant Bank'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 23:00

Mike Novogratz Unveils Plan for Cryptocurrency 'Merchant Bank' Billionaire and ex-fund manager Mike Novogratz has unveiled the launch of a cryptocurrency "merchant bank."

Bitmain Expands to Switzerland as China Cools to Bitcoin Miners

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 21:00

Bitmain Expands to Switzerland as China Cools to Bitcoin Miners Bitmain, the China-based bitcoin mining giant, has set up a new subsidiary in Switzerland.

Bitmain Looks to Europe as China Cools to Bitcoin Miners

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 21:00

Bitmain Looks to Europe as China Cools to Bitcoin Miners Bitmain, the China-based bitcoin mining giant, has set up a new subsidiary in Switzerland.

Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Could Be Viable Money In Troubled Economies

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 19:45

Goldman Sachs: Bitcoin Could Be Viable Money In Troubled Economies A new report published by Goldman Sachs highlights how bitcoin and cryptocurrencies could serve as alternative forms of money in troubled economies.

Kodak's Cryptocurrency Is Already Being Presold

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 18:00

Kodak's Cryptocurrency Is Already Being Presold The company licensed by Kodak to use its name in conjunction with a new cryptocurrency has already begun pre-selling it ahead of a public initial coin offering (ICO).

Kodak Debuts Bitcoin Miner as Blockchain Pivot Juices Stock Price

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 16:45

Kodak Debuts Bitcoin Miner as Blockchain Pivot Juices Stock Price Kodak has licensed its name to a new bitcoin mining product.

Warren Buffett: Cryptocurrencies Will Come to a 'Bad Ending'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 16:05

Warren Buffett: Cryptocurrencies Will Come to a 'Bad Ending' Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said cryptocurrencies would come to a "bad ending" in a new interview Wednesday.

Down But Not Out: Ripple Bulls May Regain the Upper Hand

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 15:25

Down But Not Out: Ripple Bulls May Regain the Upper Hand The 50 percent decline of Ripple's XRP token from the record highs may have strengthened the bears, but further downside may be limited.

Down Not Out? Ripple Bulls May Regain Momentum

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 15:25

Down Not Out? Ripple Bulls May Regain Momentum The 50 percent decline of Ripple's XRP token from the record highs may have strengthened the bears, but further downside may be limited.

Coinbase: Massive Buy Demand Caused Bitcoin Cash Launch Hiccups

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 14:30

Coinbase: Massive Buy Demand Caused Bitcoin Cash Launch Hiccups Coinbase has blamed overwhelming demand from buyers for issues experienced during its launch of bitcoin cash trading last month.

Goodbye ICOs, Hello TAOs? How Tokens Will Change in 2018

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 13:00

Goodbye ICOs, Hello TAOs? How Tokens Will Change in 2018 The landscape for tokens and ICOs will change this year, but the effects might be farther reaching and more impactful on society than you'd think.

Overstock Payments Glitch Mixes Up Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash: Report

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 13:00

Overstock Payments Glitch Mixes Up Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash: Report Online retail giant Overstock.com has reportedly experienced a bug that meant it mixed up payments made in two different cryptocurrencies.

Downside Exposed? Bitcoin Continues Slide to Below $14K

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 12:00

Downside Exposed? Bitcoin Continues Slide to Below $14K Bitcoin is looking weaker on charts today, courtesy of a three-day losing streak, and could drop even lower in coming days.

Microsoft Resumes Bitcoin Payments After Halt Over 'Instability'

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 11:00

Microsoft Resumes Bitcoin Payments After Halt Over 'Instability' Tech giant Microsoft is once more accepting bitcoin payments after it halted transactions in the cryptocurrency last week.

Venezuela's Planned Petro Cryptocurrency 'Illegal,' Says Congress

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 10:00

Venezuela's Planned Petro Cryptocurrency 'Illegal,' Says Congress Venezuela's opposition-run congress has declared that a planned new oil-backed cryptocurrency called the petro is illegal.

Beyond the Red Tape: The Path Ahead for Token Sales

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 09:01

Beyond the Red Tape: The Path Ahead for Token Sales Mason Borda is a tech entrepreneur focusing on blockchain infrastructure and security. He is currently the CEO and co-founder of TokenSoft Inc, a crypto treasury management and white label token sale platform. The following article is an exclusive contribution to CoinDesk's 2017 in Review. It began with some source code and a white paper. Bitcoin, […]

Quebec Lures Cryptocurrency Miners as China Sours on Industry

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 05:00

Quebec Lures Cryptocurrency Miners as China Sours on Industry Cheap and abundant electricity, cold weather and a stable political climate are making the Canadian province attractive to bitcoin mining operators.

Telegram's $1.2 Billion ICO Could Be the Most Ambitious Token Sale Yet

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 10. 00:33

Telegram's $1.2 Billion ICO Could Be the Most Ambitious Token Sale Yet Not only in size, but also in scope: the messaging app provider wants to bring crypto payments to the masses and decentralize online communication.

Report: South Korea Eyes Joint Crypto Regulations With China, Japan

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 22:40

Report: South Korea Eyes Joint Crypto Regulations With China, Japan Finance regulators in South Korea are reportedly looking to cooperate with authorities in China and Japan on new rules for cryptocurrency trading.

Bitcoin ETF Proposals Withdrawn After SEC Pushback

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 21:00

Bitcoin ETF Proposals Withdrawn After SEC Pushback Several firms seeking to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to bitcoin have withdrawn their filings at the request of officials from the SEC.

Smart Contracts Proposal MAST Inches Closer to Bitcoin's Code

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 20:04

Smart Contracts Proposal MAST Inches Closer to Bitcoin's Code A long-standing proposal to bring "smarter" smart contracts to bitcoin's main net has just taken one step closer to implementation.

Kodak Is Launching a Cryptocurrency for Photographers

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 18:54

Kodak Is Launching a Cryptocurrency for Photographers U.S. technology firm Kodak has announced that it will launch its own cryptocurrency, with plans to host an initial coin offering (ICO).

Nebraska Lawmaker Files 3 Blockchain Bills

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 18:00

Nebraska Lawmaker Files 3 Blockchain Bills A lawmaker in Nebraska has filed a trio of bills focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

Malaysia Securities Watchdog Issues ICO Cease-And-Desist

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 17:00

Malaysia Securities Watchdog Issues ICO Cease-And-Desist Malaysia's securities market watchdog has issued a cease-and-desist to a startup ahead of its planned initial coin offering (ICO).

Swiss Government Launches Blockchain Task Force

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 16:00

Swiss Government Launches Blockchain Task Force The Swiss government has launched a new initiative to cement its regulatory framework surrounding blockchain startups and ICOs.

Swiss Government Supports Launch Blockchain Task Force

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 16:00

Swiss Government Supports Launch Blockchain Task Force The Swiss government has launched a new initiative to cement its regulatory framework surrounding blockchain startups and ICOs.

Ether Bucks Bearish Trend to Hold Above $1,200

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 15:05

Ether Bucks Bearish Trend to Hold Above $1,200 The price of ether, the native token of the ethereum platform, is bucking the downtrend seen across the top 10 cryptocurrencies.

Jamie Dimon Says He Regrets Calling Bitcoin a Fraud

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 14:40

Jamie Dimon Says He Regrets Calling Bitcoin a Fraud JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon now reportedly regrets calling bitcoin a "fraud," though he is still not a fan of the cryptocurrency.

Jamie Dimon Regrets Calling Bitcoin a Fraud

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 14:40

Jamie Dimon Regrets Calling Bitcoin a Fraud JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon now reportedly regrets calling bitcoin a "fraud," though he is still not a fan of the cryptocurrency.

$35 Million: Smart Contracts Platform Mobius Completes ICO Presale

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 14:00

$35 Million: Smart Contracts Platform Mobius Completes ICO Presale Smart contracts provider Mobius has successfully raised $35 million in a token presale based on the Stellar network.

Ethereum Price Highs Overshadow New Wave of Tech Issues

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 13:00

Ethereum Price Highs Overshadow New Wave of Tech Issues With ether price reaching all-time-highs, fundamental issues that relate to the most basic operation of ethereum's blockchain are popping up.

Below $15K: Bitcoin Plays Defense Amid Bear Move

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 11:45

Below $15K: Bitcoin Plays Defense Amid Bear Move Bitcoin is on the back foot today, despite yesterday's sharp recovery from $14,000 levels.

TD Ameritrade: Bitcoin 'Great Opportunity' to Get Millennials Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 11:00

TD Ameritrade: Bitcoin 'Great Opportunity' to Get Millennials Trading Investment services firm TD Ameritrade sees cryptocurrencies as the "greatest opportunity" to get millennials to trade, says its chief strategist.

Bank of Israel: Digital Currencies Are an Asset Not a Currency

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 10:00

Bank of Israel: Digital Currencies Are an Asset Not a Currency The deputy governor of Israel's central bank has said that digital currencies like bitcoin are more of a financial asset than a currency.

Bank of Israel: Cryptocurrencies Are Assets Not Currencies

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 10:00

Bank of Israel: Cryptocurrencies Are Assets Not Currencies The deputy governor of Israel's central bank has said that digital currencies like bitcoin are more of a financial asset than a currency.

Bitcoin Mining Wastes Energy? What If That's a Good Thing?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 09:00

Bitcoin Mining Wastes Energy? What If That's a Good Thing? Long-term, the incentives bitcoin creates may drive efficiency and green energy solutions in the crypto world and even spur them in the wider economy.

Bitcoin Mining Wastes Energy? What If That's Good?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 09:00

Bitcoin Mining Wastes Energy? What If That's Good? Long-term, the incentives bitcoin creates may drive efficiency and green energy solutions in the crypto world and even spur them in the wider economy.

Nvidia Curbs Data Center GPU Use – But Crypto Miners Are Excluded

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 07:30

Nvidia Curbs Data Center GPU Use – But Crypto Miners Are Excluded GPU maker Nvidia has tweaked its software license agreement to limit the use of its products by data centers – unless they're mining cryptocurrencies.

A Blockchain a Day? Big Pharma Seeks DLT Solution for Drug Costs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 05:04

A Blockchain a Day? Big Pharma Seeks DLT Solution for Drug Costs Pharma heavyweights open up about how they envision a blockchain system improving the research and development process of new drugs.

Big Pharma Seeks DLT Solution for Drug Costs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 05:04

Big Pharma Seeks DLT Solution for Drug Costs Pharma heavyweights open up about how they envision a blockchain system improving the research and development process of new drugs.

2018: The Year We Democratize Blockchain

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 09. 02:45

2018: The Year We Democratize Blockchain Cryptocurrencies may be in a market mania, but that interest will spark a new wave of blockchain growth according to Deloitte's top blockchain lead.

South Korean Banks Face Scrutiny Over Crypto Exchange Ties

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 22:45

South Korean Banks Face Scrutiny Over Crypto Exchange Ties South Korea's financial regulators began inspecting commercial banks to monitor their compliance with new cryptocurrency exchange rules.

SEC Branch Trolls Blockchain Stock Pumpers

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 21:45

SEC Branch Trolls Blockchain Stock Pumpers The Securities and Exchange Commission's Fort Worth branch joked about the recent fad of companies adding "blockchain" to their names on Twitter.

ViaBTC Announces Shutdown of Crypto Mining Contract Market

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 19:45

ViaBTC Announces Shutdown of Crypto Mining Contract Market Chinese bitcoin mining pool ViaBTC has announced that it will close its marketplace for mining contracts this week.

Vermont Could Collect Taxes in Crypto Under Proposed Law

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 18:00

Vermont Could Collect Taxes in Crypto Under Proposed Law A state legislator in Vermont has proposed a bill to create a regulatory framework for blockchain tech, including a transaction tax payable in crypto.

The Crypto Market Just Dropped on One Data Adjustment

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 16:56

The Crypto Market Just Dropped on One Data Adjustment CoinMarketCap, perhaps the go-to source for cryptocurrency market data, has sparked an uproar after it moved to exclude South Korean exchanges from its price average calculations. The unannounced move to remove data from Bithumb, Coinone and Korbit from its average calculations sparked confusion given that its front-page suggests a broad decline in the cryptocurrency market, […]

Crypto Prices Just Dropped on One Data Change

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 16:56

Crypto Prices Just Dropped on One Data Change UPDATE (8th January 1:20 p.m. EST): CoinMarketCap has stated that it excluded the three Korean exchanges from their averages "due to the extreme divergence in prices from the rest of the world and limited arbitrage opportunity." This morning we excluded some Korean exchanges in price calculations due to the extreme divergence in prices from the […]

SEC Suspends Trading of Hong Kong Blockchain Firm's Stock

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 15:05

SEC Suspends Trading of Hong Kong Blockchain Firm's Stock The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted trading of a Hong Kong-based firm UBI Blockchain.

Ripple Down 30 Percent as Bull Run Fades

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 15:00

Ripple Down 30 Percent as Bull Run Fades Ripple's XRP token is down more than 30 percent today, amid losses across the wider cryptocurrency market.

Banks and the Blockchain Blues

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 14:00

Banks and the Blockchain Blues Banks excited about their blockchain work may do well to monitor their signal-to-noise ratios in 2018.

Delaware State's Blockchain Lead is Leaving

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 13:30

Delaware State's Blockchain Lead is Leaving The founding director of the government-backed Delaware Blockchain Initiative has departed for a consultancy based in the state.

Delaware State's Blockchain Lead is Leaving for New Pursuits

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 13:30

Delaware State's Blockchain Lead is Leaving for New Pursuits The founding director of the government-backed Delaware Blockchain Initiative has departed for a consultancy based in the state.

Overstock Leads $2 Million Funding for Blockchain Voting Startup

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 13:01

Overstock Leads $2 Million Funding for Blockchain Voting Startup Medici Ventures, a subsidiary of online retail giant Overstock.com, has led the seed funding round of mobile voting platform Voatz.

Bitcoin Faces Bear Move as Price Drops Toward $15K

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 12:10

Bitcoin Faces Bear Move as Price Drops Toward $15K Bitcoin is looking weak today after prices failed to hold above $17,000 levels at the weekend.

Indian Lawyer Files Petition Demanding Cryptocurrency Regulations

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 11:00

Indian Lawyer Files Petition Demanding Cryptocurrency Regulations An Indian lawyer has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to force action on the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the country.

IBM, Comcast Back New Blockchain Startup Fund

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 10:00

IBM, Comcast Back New Blockchain Startup Fund IBM and Comcast Ventures are backing a blockchain investment fund aiming to scale early stage start-ups focused on enterprises.

I Love Bitcoin. That's Why I Sue Exchanges

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 09:00

I Love Bitcoin. That's Why I Sue Exchanges The lawyer who's filed more crypto class actions than any other speaks out on his outlook on the blockchain industry.

Weathering the Altcoin Shitstorm (And Investing for the Next One)

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 06:30

Weathering the Altcoin Shitstorm (And Investing for the Next One) The crypto markets may be divorced from fundamentals, but that doesn't they're devoid of patterns and rhythms you can read.

Weathering the Altcoin Storm (And Investing for the Next)

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 06:30

Weathering the Altcoin Storm (And Investing for the Next) The crypto markets may be divorced from fundamentals, but that doesn't they're devoid of patterns and rhythms you can read.

An Anti-Virus Token? Polyswarm Seeks Safer Internet With $50 Million ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 04:00

An Anti-Virus Token? Polyswarm Seeks Safer Internet With $50 Million ICO There's never enough eyes out there looking for threats against internet users. Take the recently disclosed Specter and Meltdown processor vulnerabilities, which showed how threats can linger for years undetected. Though as much as such giant engineering failures get attention, each of us is more likely to be hit by smaller threats, such as an email […]

Anti-Virus Token? Polyswarm Seeks Safer Internet With ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 08. 04:00

Anti-Virus Token? Polyswarm Seeks Safer Internet With ICO There's never enough eyes out there looking for threats against internet users. Take the recently disclosed Specter and Meltdown processor vulnerabilities, which showed how threats can linger for years undetected. Though as much as such giant engineering failures get attention, each of us is more likely to be hit by smaller threats, such as an email […]

2018's Challenge: What Are Crypto Assets Really Worth?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 07. 23:10

2018's Challenge: What Are Crypto Assets Really Worth? We've bought in, but how much are these assets really worth? Turing Group's top quants talk about a major token challenge ahead.

2017: A Legal Renaissance, Blockchain Style

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 07. 11:00

2017: A Legal Renaissance, Blockchain Style Last year, lawyers and law firms finally got over themselves and worked together in the blockchain space. In 2018, such teamwork will be critical.

A Legal Renaissance, Blockchain Style

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 07. 11:00

A Legal Renaissance, Blockchain Style Last year, lawyers and law firms finally got over themselves and worked together in the blockchain space. In 2018, such teamwork will be critical.

Regulatory Whack-a-Mole Won’t Beat Cryptocurrency Sanctions Evasion

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 07. 10:00

Regulatory Whack-a-Mole Won’t Beat Cryptocurrency Sanctions Evasion If the U.S. government just tries to go after each problematic example of crypto on an ad-hoc basis, it'll never get ahead of the issue.

Regulatory Whack-a-Mole Won’t Beat Crypto Evasion

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 07. 10:00

Regulatory Whack-a-Mole Won’t Beat Crypto Evasion If the U.S. government just tries to go after each problematic example of crypto on an ad-hoc basis, it'll never get ahead of the issue.

Ripple's Frenzied Price Rise Could Herald Long-Term Growth

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 06. 20:15

Ripple's Frenzied Price Rise Could Herald Long-Term Growth Ripple's recent price rise could lead to a self-fulling cycle of appreciation for the cryptographic asset.

Could XRP's Frenzied Rise Could Herald Future Growth?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 06. 20:15

Could XRP's Frenzied Rise Could Herald Future Growth? Ripple's recent price rise could lead to a self-fulling cycle of appreciation for the cryptographic asset.

Could XRP's Frenzied Rise Herald Future Growth?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 06. 20:15

Could XRP's Frenzied Rise Herald Future Growth? Ripple's recent price rise could lead to a self-fulling cycle of appreciation for the cryptographic asset.

What Crypto Didn't Give Us in 2017

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 06. 10:20

What Crypto Didn't Give Us in 2017 The cryptocurrency market may have exceeded expectations in 2017 – but there's plenty of goals left on the industry wishlist.

What the 'Meltdown' and 'Spectre' CPU Flaws Mean for Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 06. 09:45

What the 'Meltdown' and 'Spectre' CPU Flaws Mean for Cryptocurrency Newly discovered computer vulnerabilities Meltdown and Spectre could have an impact on cryptocurrency users.

What Meltdown and Spectre Flaws Mean for Crypto

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 06. 09:45

What Meltdown and Spectre Flaws Mean for Crypto Newly discovered computer vulnerabilities Meltdown and Spectre could have an impact on cryptocurrency users.

Texas Regulator Orders BitConnect to Call Off Token Sale

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 22:00

Texas Regulator Orders BitConnect to Call Off Token Sale The Texas State Securities Board ordered BitConnect to halt its upcoming token sale, which the regulator deemed an unregistered securities offering.

Overstock Gets $100 Million from Soros Fund for Blockchain and More

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 20:30

Overstock Gets $100 Million from Soros Fund for Blockchain and More Overstock.com just got a fat chunk of change from a big-name investor, and CEO Patrick Byrne says much of it will fund the company's blockchain work.

Ex-Iced Tea Maker Long Blockchain Is Buying a Bunch of Bitcoin Miners Now

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 18:33

Ex-Iced Tea Maker Long Blockchain Is Buying a Bunch of Bitcoin Miners Now The former beverage company is buying $4.2 million of AntMiner gear and setting up a mining facility in a Nordic country, according to an SEC filing.

Ex-Iced Tea Maker Long Blockchain Is Buying Bitcoin Miners Now

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 18:33

Ex-Iced Tea Maker Long Blockchain Is Buying Bitcoin Miners Now The former beverage company is buying $4.2 million of AntMiner gear and setting up a mining facility in a Nordic country, according to an SEC filing.

Visa Cracks Down on Bitcoin Debit Cards in Europe, Providers Say

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 17:00

Visa Cracks Down on Bitcoin Debit Cards in Europe, Providers Say European bitcoin debit card providers say they were told to suspend their services by card network Visa on Friday.

Ripple Claims 3 Big Money Transfer Firms Will Use XRP in 2018

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 15:55

Ripple Claims 3 Big Money Transfer Firms Will Use XRP in 2018 In a tweet late Thursday night, Ripple stated that three of the top five money transfer businesses will begin using its XRP cryptocurrency in 2018.

Ripple Eyes Retreat After Record Price Highs

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 14:16

Ripple Eyes Retreat After Record Price Highs Ripple's XRP token may have found a short-term top and there's potential for a sustained pullback in prices, price charts suggest.

James Altucher Is Raising $10 Million for a Coinbase Competitor

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 13:30

James Altucher Is Raising $10 Million for a Coinbase Competitor A prominent mainstream investor is taking aim at entrance into the cryptocurrency sector with a new business venture.

James Altucher Is Raising $10 Million for a Coinbase Rival

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 13:30

James Altucher Is Raising $10 Million for a Coinbase Rival A prominent mainstream investor is taking aim at entrance into the cryptocurrency sector with a new business venture.

Altucher Venture Raising $10 Million for Coinbase Rival

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 13:30

Altucher Venture Raising $10 Million for Coinbase Rival A prominent mainstream investor is taking aim at entrance into the cryptocurrency sector with a new business venture.

Altucher-Backed Crypto Exchange Raising $10 Million

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 13:30

Altucher-Backed Crypto Exchange Raising $10 Million A prominent mainstream investor is taking aim at entrance into the cryptocurrency sector with a new business venture.

Indian Bitcoin Exchanges Seek Clarification Over Tax Liabilities

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 12:51

Indian Bitcoin Exchanges Seek Clarification Over Tax Liabilities Indian bitcoin exchanges are raising questions over the applicability of goods and service tax (GST) to their operations.

US States Issue Warnings Over Cryptocurrency Investments

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 12:00

US States Issue Warnings Over Cryptocurrency Investments The American states of Idaho and Alaska have both issued warnings over investments involving cryptocurrencies.

$16,000: Bitcoin Looks North As Ripple Takes Hit

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 11:00

$16,000: Bitcoin Looks North As Ripple Takes Hit Bitcoin is gaining altitude today, amid a sharp drop in prices of some alternative currencies. Is $18,000 in sight?

Off the Leash? Bitcoin Looks North After Breaking $16K

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 11:00

Off the Leash? Bitcoin Looks North After Breaking $16K Bitcoin is gaining altitude today, amid a sharp drop in prices of some alternative currencies. Is $18,000 in sight?

Bank of England Backtracks on Plan to Launch Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 10:05

Bank of England Backtracks on Plan to Launch Cryptocurrency The Bank of England has dropped plans to launch its own digital currency amid concerns about its impact on the financial system.

Bank of England Has 'No Plans' to Launch Cryptocurrency

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 10:05

Bank of England Has 'No Plans' to Launch Cryptocurrency The Bank of England has dropped plans to launch its own digital currency amid concerns about its impact on the financial system.

Suspended Not Abandoned? Jeff Garzik Is Reworking the Segwit2x Code

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 09:00

Suspended Not Abandoned? Jeff Garzik Is Reworking the Segwit2x Code The code original designed for one of bitcoin's most controversial software proposals is being repurposed for a new objective.

Jeff Garzik Is Reworking the Segwit2x Code

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 09:00

Jeff Garzik Is Reworking the Segwit2x Code The code original designed for one of bitcoin's most controversial software proposals is being repurposed for a new objective.

AMA Incubator Invests $10 Million in Blockchain Health Startup

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 07:30

AMA Incubator Invests $10 Million in Blockchain Health Startup A blockchain startup received $10 million in funding from an American Medical Society backed incubator to develop a healthcare data transfer ledger.

Zuckerburg to Study Cryptocurrency in Quest to Decentralize Facebook

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 05:20

Zuckerburg to Study Cryptocurrency in Quest to Decentralize Facebook The CEO of Facebook has announced he's open to exploring blockchains and cryptocurrencies in his first public comments on the topic.

Zuckerberg to Study Cryptocurrency in Quest to Decentralize Facebook

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 05:20

Zuckerberg to Study Cryptocurrency in Quest to Decentralize Facebook The CEO of Facebook has announced he's open to exploring blockchains and cryptocurrencies in his first public comments on the topic.

Zuckerberg to Study Crypto in Quest to Fix Facebook

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 05:20

Zuckerberg to Study Crypto in Quest to Fix Facebook The CEO of Facebook has announced he's open to exploring blockchains and cryptocurrencies in his first public comments on the topic.

ICOs: The Tech Is Here, But Where Are the Standards?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 05. 03:30

ICOs: The Tech Is Here, But Where Are the Standards? ICOs may be here to stay, but self-regulation can make all the difference for the fledgling industry, the head of Gibraltar's stock exchange argues.

Dogecoin Market Cap Hits $1 Billion, to Its Creator's Dismay

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 23:37

Dogecoin Market Cap Hits $1 Billion, to Its Creator's Dismay Dogecoin has set all-time high after a long period of stagnation. Yet the joke currency's founder worries the rally is a sign of market excess.

No New Crypto: Coinbase Squashes Exchange Listing Rumors

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 22:30

No New Crypto: Coinbase Squashes Exchange Listing Rumors In a blog post, Coinbase announced it would not be adding any new tokens to its exchange, putting to rest rumors that XRP was a candidate for listing.

CFTC to Meet On Bitcoin Futures Self-Certification Issue

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 21:39

CFTC to Meet On Bitcoin Futures Self-Certification Issue Meanwhile, the SEC and a North American securities regulation group warned investors about risks of cryptocurrency products.

$100 Billion Controversy: XRP's Surge Raises Hard Questions for Ripple

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 20:37

$100 Billion Controversy: XRP's Surge Raises Hard Questions for Ripple Ripple has a complicated relationship with its native cryptocurrency XRP, one that critics contend many recent buyers of the token may not understand.

VR Penny Stock Up 200% on Crypto Pivot Claims

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 19:25

VR Penny Stock Up 200% on Crypto Pivot Claims A VR penny stock saw 200 percent surge in stock price after announcing a shift in corporate focus to cryptocurrencies.

Ripple Fever? Other Crypto Assets Are Outpacing Its 2018 Gains

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 18:25

Ripple Fever? Other Crypto Assets Are Outpacing Its 2018 Gains Alternative cryptocurrencies have seen a notably boost, though those that are grabbing the most news don't necessarily have the largest recent gains.

Report: PBoC Quashes Bitcoin Mining Ban Rumor in China

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 17:00

Report: PBoC Quashes Bitcoin Mining Ban Rumor in China However, regulators in China reportedly plan to withdraw preferential benefits such as tax deductions and cheap electricity available to mining firms.

$1,000: Ethereum Tops Price Milestone in Market First

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 15:15

$1,000: Ethereum Tops Price Milestone in Market First Ethereum hit a new all-time high of $955 on Wednesday, just a day after it saw $900.

Coinbase to Customers: Don't Forget to Pay Taxes on Bitcoin Gains

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 14:25

Coinbase to Customers: Don't Forget to Pay Taxes on Bitcoin Gains Exchange and wallet startup Coinbase has taken to reminding its customers to pay taxes due on their cryptocurrency gains.

Bank Blockchain Integration: A Challenge Overcome

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 14:00

Bank Blockchain Integration: A Challenge Overcome It's a long road yet to mainstream blockchain use, according to Santander's head of blockchain R&D. But integration, he argues, won't be the issue.

$1K Next? Ether Price Climbs to New Record High

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 13:00

$1K Next? Ether Price Climbs to New Record High The price of ether, the native token of the ethereum platform, has hit a new all-time high over $970 and is looking upwards.

Government Think Tank to Trial Blockchain Verification in India

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 12:05

Government Think Tank to Trial Blockchain Verification in India The National Institution for Transforming India is exploring blockchain's application in education, health and other sectors.

Down But Not Out: Bitcoin Holds Onto Bullish Territory

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 11:05

Down But Not Out: Bitcoin Holds Onto Bullish Territory Bitcoin has come under pressure today amid sharp gains in alternative currencies, but the charts are showing no signs of panic.

Merrill Lynch Bans Clients from Investing in Bitcoin Fund

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 10:00

Merrill Lynch Bans Clients from Investing in Bitcoin Fund Merrill Lynch, the brokerage arm of Bank of America, has blocked financial advisers and clients from trading in bitcoin-related investments.

Japan: The New Heart of Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 09:00

Japan: The New Heart of Bitcoin The head of one of Japan's largest bitcoin exchanges looks back at 2017, a year he believes the country became a true market leader for the industry.

Sneaky Crypto Malware Miners Are Targeting Ad Networks Next

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 07:00

Sneaky Crypto Malware Miners Are Targeting Ad Networks Next Websites and publishers need to be prepared for cryptocurrency miners slipping into ads on their sites, according to Israeli adtech firm Spotad. The company, which operates an AI-powered advertising platform for purchasing media space, recently discovered cryptocurrency mining activity on its network, a development the company claims is becoming part of wider trend. Spotad’s AI […]

Volatility: A Necessary Ingredient for Monetary and Social Transition

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 05:01

Volatility: A Necessary Ingredient for Monetary and Social Transition Cryptocurrency volatility isn't just here to stay, it's heralding the chaotic change of the blockchain future yet to come.

2017's Crypto (R)evolution Was Just the Beginning

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 04. 00:30

2017's Crypto (R)evolution Was Just the Beginning The crypto markets aren't small business anymore – here, one of the ecosystem's earliest traders recaps 2017's wild rise to the financial mainstream.

SEC Seeks Comment on CBOE Bitcoin ETF Filings

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 22:35

SEC Seeks Comment on CBOE Bitcoin ETF Filings The SEC released a filing for a proposed rule change for public comment. If implemented, the change would let Cboe launch a bitcoin ETF.

Judge Dismisses Long-Shot Bid to Overturn New York Bitcoin Law

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 20:40

Judge Dismisses Long-Shot Bid to Overturn New York Bitcoin Law The New York State Court granted a motion to dismiss a two-year one-man lawsuit that tried to overturn the existing New York bitcoin law.

Judge Dismisses Long-Shot Bid to Overturn New York Bitcoin Regulation

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 20:40

Judge Dismisses Long-Shot Bid to Overturn New York Bitcoin Regulation The New York State Court granted a motion to dismiss a two-year one-man lawsuit that tried to overturn the existing New York bitcoin law.

RBC Report: Crypto and Blockchain Could Unlock $10 Trillion Market

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 19:15

RBC Report: Crypto and Blockchain Could Unlock $10 Trillion Market A new report by a Royal Bank of Canada analyst outlines potential use cases for blockchain technologies while predicting a $10 trillion industry.

Ripple's XRP Token Sets All-Time Price High Above $3

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 17:45

Ripple's XRP Token Sets All-Time Price High Above $3 Ripple hit a new all-time-high above $3 today, up more than 200 percent from its value just a week ago.

RSK Beta Brings Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Closer to Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 16:59

RSK Beta Brings Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Closer to Bitcoin RSK, a much-anticipated project designed to boost bitcoin's functionality, took a step toward becoming real Tuesday with a beta launch.

ECB Official Calls for Tax on Bitcoin Transactions

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 15:10

ECB Official Calls for Tax on Bitcoin Transactions Bitcoin should be regulated and even taxed, according to a European Central Bank (ECB) governing council member.

Bitcoin Miner Sued for Securities Fraud After ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 14:00

Bitcoin Miner Sued for Securities Fraud After ICO Giga Watt, a startup that held an ICO to fund a bitcoin mining facility, is being sued for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering.

Bitcoin Miner Sued for Unregistered Securities After ICO

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 14:00

Bitcoin Miner Sued for Unregistered Securities After ICO Giga Watt, a startup that held an ICO to fund a bitcoin mining facility, is being sued for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering.

Bitcoin Cash Is Up, But Correction May Be On Cards

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 13:30

Bitcoin Cash Is Up, But Correction May Be On Cards Despite decent gains today, bitcoin cash prices could take a hit in the short-term, technical charts suggest.

Korean Law Firm to Appeal New Bitcoin Trading Rules

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 13:00

Korean Law Firm to Appeal New Bitcoin Trading Rules A South Korean law firm has reportedly filed a constitutional appeal over upcoming regulations restricting digital currency trading.

Why Bitcoin Needs Fiat (And This Won't Change in 2018)

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 12:30

Why Bitcoin Needs Fiat (And This Won't Change in 2018) Cryptocurrency ecosystems are still dependent on the very financial system they vilify for daily support and stability, says Tim Swanson.

Bitcoin Eyes $18,000 as Tide Turns in Bulls' Favor

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 11:00

Bitcoin Eyes $18,000 as Tide Turns in Bulls' Favor Bitcoin is strongly bid today amid reports of institutional buying, and has climbed 10 percent in the last 24 hours.

'Wealth Effect' From Bitcoin Trading Could Boost Japan's GDP, Say Analysts

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 10:00

'Wealth Effect' From Bitcoin Trading Could Boost Japan's GDP, Say Analysts Analysts from Japanese financial holdings company Nomura have estimated that the rise bitcoin prices could boost Japan's economic growth.

E-Trade Financial Launches CME Bitcoin Futures Trading

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 09:00

E-Trade Financial Launches CME Bitcoin Futures Trading E-Trade Financial Corporation opened trading in bitcoin futures from CME Group Tuesday evening.

Blockchain Voting Is Here for Enterprise, But Where Are the Users?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 08:10

Blockchain Voting Is Here for Enterprise, But Where Are the Users? Not everyone wants a more transparent financial system, as these struggling sales pitches from global CSDs make painfully obvious.

Blockchain Voting Is Here, But Where Are the Users?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 08:10

Blockchain Voting Is Here, But Where Are the Users? Not everyone wants a more transparent financial system, as these struggling sales pitches from global CSDs make painfully obvious.

Cats Went Crypto First, Now It's Time for Consumers

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 05:09

Cats Went Crypto First, Now It's Time for Consumers CryptoKitties may have been the breakout blockchain game of 2017 – but it's just the beginning according to one of the viral sensation's creators.

Video: Two Bubbles? ShapeShift CEO Talks Crypto Market Prices

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 03. 03:00

Video: Two Bubbles? ShapeShift CEO Talks Crypto Market Prices ShapeShift? CEO Erik Voorhees sits down for a Q&A with CoinDesk on the state of the crypto markets and what's in store for 2018.

Video: $1 Million? Bitcoin Sign Guy on Why It's Not Too Late to Buy

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 23:15

Video: $1 Million? Bitcoin Sign Guy on Why It's Not Too Late to Buy The man behind one of the crypto industry's most popular memes speaks out on his philosophy toward cryptocurrency and its future.

Report: Peter Thiel's Founders Fund Bets Millions on Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 22:00

Report: Peter Thiel's Founders Fund Bets Millions on Bitcoin PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel's VC firm reportedly made hundreds of millions by putting $15 million to $20 million down on bitcoin last year.

Ethereum Foundation Announces Millions in Grants for Scaling Research

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 20:35

Ethereum Foundation Announces Millions in Grants for Scaling Research Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has announced two new subsidy programs. Teams can now apply to work on scaling proposals for the blockchain network.

Crypto Market Sets New High as Bitcoin Dominance Drops to Historic Low

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 18:45

Crypto Market Sets New High as Bitcoin Dominance Drops to Historic Low The cryptocurrency market sets all-time-high above $660 billion while bitcoin dominance dropped to its historic low.

New Bitcoin Cash Tech Takes Aim at Accidental Spending Issue

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 18:00

New Bitcoin Cash Tech Takes Aim at Accidental Spending Issue Bitcoin ABC, a full node implementation for bitcoin cash, released a new BCH address format to prevent funds from going to BTC addresses instead.

Egypt's Religious Leader: Crypto Trading Forbidden Under Islamic Law

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 17:00

Egypt's Religious Leader: Crypto Trading Forbidden Under Islamic Law Egypt's Islamic religious leader says the cryptocurrency trading is not legal based on the Islamic religious law.

South Korea Sets Date for Anonymous Crypto Trading Ban: Report

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 15:50

South Korea Sets Date for Anonymous Crypto Trading Ban: Report South Korea will reportedly begin implementing new regulations banning anonymous cryptocurrency exchange accounts on or around Jan. 20.

Malaysian Minister: No Bitcoin Trading Ban Planned

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 14:50

Malaysian Minister: No Bitcoin Trading Ban Planned A Malaysian finance minister has said the government will not ban cryptocurrency trading, though it will remain cautious on the technology.

Aim, Fire: Bulletproofs Is a Breakthrough for Privacy on Blockchains

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 14:00

Aim, Fire: Bulletproofs Is a Breakthrough for Privacy on Blockchains Taking the spotlight from zk-snarks, new privacy tech bulletproofs is garnering significant attention from a handful of blockchain developers.

Aim, Fire: Bulletproofs Is a Crypto Privacy Breakthrough

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 14:00

Aim, Fire: Bulletproofs Is a Crypto Privacy Breakthrough Taking the spotlight from zk-snarks, new privacy tech bulletproofs is garnering significant attention from a handful of blockchain developers.

ECB's Yves Mersch Calls Bitcoin a 'Major Threat' to Financial Stability

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 13:30

ECB's Yves Mersch Calls Bitcoin a 'Major Threat' to Financial Stability Yves Mersch has said bitcoin could pose a threat to economic stability if financial infrastructure institutions get involved with the cryptocurrency.

Over $900: Ether Starts 2018 at All-Time Price High

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 12:45

Over $900: Ether Starts 2018 at All-Time Price High The native token of the ethereum platform, ether, hit an all-time high of over $900 this morning.

Putin Investigating 'Cryptorouble' as Way to Avoid Western Sanctions

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 11:00

Putin Investigating 'Cryptorouble' as Way to Avoid Western Sanctions President Vladimir Putin has reportedly commissioned Russian officials to work on developing a national cryptocurrency dubbed the "cryptorouble."

UK Central Bank Mulls Cryptocurrency Linked To Pounds Sterling

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 10:00

UK Central Bank Mulls Cryptocurrency Linked To Pounds Sterling A research unit at the Bank of England is reportedly investigating the introduction of a cryptocurrency linked to pounds sterling.

My New Year's Resolution? Revisit Blockchain's Fundamentals

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 08:04

My New Year's Resolution? Revisit Blockchain's Fundamentals Entering what could be another growth year, author William Mougayar invites the blockchain industry to take a step back and remember the basics.

2018's Resolution? Revisit Blockchain's Fundamentals

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 08:04

2018's Resolution? Revisit Blockchain's Fundamentals Entering what could be another growth year, author William Mougayar invites the blockchain industry to take a step back and remember the basics.

What Do We Do With All This Money?

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 02. 05:01

What Do We Do With All This Money? All dressed up and nowhere to go? VC Wendy Schadeck argues this may be the problem for funding-rich ICO projects as they enter 2018.

Video: Joe Lubin on Building One of Blockchain's Biggest Startups

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 01. 18:55

Video: Joe Lubin on Building One of Blockchain's Biggest Startups The impact of blockchain may be in the future, but entrepreneur and investor Joe Lubin is blazing a path today. Here's his take on the industry today.

Video: How ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees Makes Sense of Crypto Assets

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 01. 17:01

Video: How ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees Makes Sense of Crypto Assets Think all crypto assets are cryptocurrencies? ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees breaks down how he sees the evolving taxonomy of the blockchain industry.

Video: Bitcoin or Litecoin? Charlie Lee on Which Crypto Had a Better 2017

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 01. 15:30

Video: Bitcoin or Litecoin? Charlie Lee on Which Crypto Had a Better 2017 Litecoin's creator sits down for a Q&A on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, talking bitcoin scaling, ICOs and where the industry is headed.

Video: Bitcoin Sign Guy Tells All About Infamous Janet Yellen Photobomb

CoinDesk

2018. Jan. 01. 14:40

Video: Bitcoin Sign Guy Tells All About Infamous Janet Yellen Photobomb The man behind the sign steps into the light to talk about bitcoin's philosophy, its future and just what he was doing in D.C. that day.