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December AugustChina’s Oldest Science and Tech Publication Accepts BTC for Subscriptions
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 30. 22:10
On Sunday China’s oldest tech media publication, Beijing Sci-Tech Report (BSTR) also known as ‘Technology life,’ has announced the business is accepting bitcoin core (BTC) for the magazine’s 2019 subscriptions. Also read: Launching a Website on the Bitcoin Cash Network Is Now a Reality The Publication Beijing Sci-Tech Report Now Accepts BTC for 2019 Subscriptions […]
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A Review of the New Stellarx Decentralized Exchange
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 30. 20:10
This week, Stellar launched its long-awaited decentralized exchange. Stellarx offers trading of a range of assets including cryptocurrencies from multiple blockchains, using stellar lumens (XLM) as the base currency. The exchange differs significantly from existing decentralized offerings, which are limited to tokens pertaining to a single blockchain – usually Ethereum. With Stellarx, however, users can […]
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Bitcoin Price Makes Second Straight Monthly Loss in September
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 30. 16:30
Bitcoin is reporting losses for a second straight month, but there are hints of a bullish breakout ahead in the fourth quarter. Bitcoin Price Prints Second Straight Monthly Loss in September
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 30. 16:30
Bitcoin is reporting losses for a second straight month, but there are hints of a bullish breakout ahead in the fourth quarter. Launching a Website on the Bitcoin Cash Network Is Now a Reality
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 30. 14:55
On September 29, Bitcoin Cash enthusiast Donald Mulders wrote an interesting post on the social media network Yours.org. The post detailed that he was attempting to host a website on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) chain using the Bitdb 2.0 application. Following the write-up, and with a little help from the BCH developer Unwriter and a […]
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The Daily: Blockchain.com Launches OTC Trading Desk, Shapeshift Relaunches Coincap
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 30. 12:45
Wallet provider Blockchain.com has created an OTC trading desk as part of its efforts to cater to institutional investors. Also in The Daily this Sunday, Shapeshift launches the redesigned Coincap tracker, Kraken lists Cardano and Qtum, and Compound offers its users the option to short cryptocurrencies. Also read: Fiat vs Crypto Laundering, Bitcoin Anniversary Cash-Ins […]
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This Meme Marketplace Uses Dummy Tokens to Draw Users in a Bear Market
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 30. 10:59
Even before its protocol is live, District0x's Meme Factory has engaged its community in blockchain governance with a meme contest and fake tokens. Disgruntled ICO Investors Threaten to Bring in the Crypto Lawyers
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 30. 10:45
The great ICO rush of 2017 and early 2018 is over. The euphoria, the unironic cries of “When Binance?”, and the 10x returns are now a thing of the past. Epic gains and moon missions have been replaced by acrimony, recriminations and, increasingly lawsuits, both real and threatened. Also read: BTC: 36% in Circulation Lost, 23% […]
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India's Central Bank Denies 'Formal Creation' of Blockchain Unit
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 30. 10:00
The Reserve Bank of India has denied officially forming a new unit to research AI and blockchain technology, despite reports to the contrary. Proposed Crypto Mining Moratorium Rejected by County in Montana
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 30. 08:45
Montana’s second most populous county, Missoula County, has rejected the proposal for a moratorium on cryptocurrency operations. The proposal was first presented at a public hearing in June but was postponed for three months. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Proposed Crypto Moratorium Rejected Missoula County’s board of commissioners held […]
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BTC: 36% in Circulation Lost, 23% Held by Speculators, US Tax Authority Monitoring
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 30. 06:05
Two research firms released compelling data on the state of Bitcoin Core (BTC). Chainalysis revealed 36% of BTC in circulation is lost, likely lost, or unmined. The percentage of BTC held by speculators is 22%, while investors accounted for a steady 30%. The United States government, and especially its Internal Revenue Service (IRS), reportedly account […]
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New POS Terminal by Pundix Allows Nigerians to Make Purchases in Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 22:30
Indonesian cryptocurrency and payments company Pundix has introduced a point of sale terminal at a shop in Nigeria, allowing people in the West African country to make purchases using cryptocurrency, including bitcoin. The move is seen as key to scaling up cryptocurrency adoption and development in Africa’s biggest bitcoin market. Also read: Payments Platform Wirex Launches […]
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SEC, CFTC, FBI Take Action Against Bitcoin-Funded Securities Dealer 1Broker
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 20:30
Three U.S. agencies have taken action against international bitcoin-funded securities dealer 1pool Ltd., aka 1Broker. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says 1Broker violated federal securities laws. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says it violated the Commodity Exchange Act. Meanwhile, the company says it is working on letting customers withdraw their funds. Also read: 160 […]
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New Stablecoins: From Cryptopound and Metal-Backed Swiss Coin to Mongolian ‘Candy’
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 18:30
Following some notable premiers in the genre recently, the next batch of stablecoins is on the way. A British startup is partnering with a bank to launch a GBP-pegged crypto, a Swiss commodities trader wants to mint a coin backed by metals, and a Mongolian telecom has been licensed to issue the country’s first digital […]
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Markets Update: Digital Asset Consolidation and Accumulation Continues
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 16:30
On Saturday September 29, cryptocurrency prices are meandering along after an interesting two weeks of ups and downs. Since last week’s crypto market dips, digital asset markets have been seemingly less volatile and many cryptocurrencies are following a tight wedge formation indicating a possible accumulation phase. Also read: Ebang Announces 44 Terahash E-11 Miners With 10nm […]
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Wendy McElroy: Crypto’s Means Are Its End – as Crypto-Statists Well Know
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 15:00
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 10, Part 6 Crypto’s Means are Its End, as Crypto-Statists Well Know The problem of the Means is, as I see it, a twofold problem: first, the problem of End and Means; second, the problem of the People and the State, […]
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Braiins OS Publishes Open Source Firmware for Mining Rigs
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 14:08
This week the software developers behind the mining operation Slush Pool have announced a new organization alongside releasing an open source operating system (OS) for cryptocurrency devices. The new offshoot company called Braiins has produced a Linux based system for bitcoin mining rigs and they plan to extend the OS to other digital currency software […]
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The Daily: Fiat vs Crypto Laundering, Bitcoin Anniversary Cash-Ins
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 12:05
Welcome to another weekend filled with tales of cryptocurrency intrigue. From shameless Bitcoin anniversary cash-ins to exaggerated claims of crypto money laundering, the Saturday edition of The Daily covers the good, the bad, and the greedy. Also read: Popular Bitcoin Wallet Samourai Ditches All Government Currencies Shapeshift CEO Hits Back at Money Laundering Claims After a […]
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New Ripple-Led Advocacy Group to Pay Lobbyists in XRP
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 29. 11:29
Ripple is leading a group of organizations launching an advocacy body in Washington D.C. that will pay for lobbying in both U.S. dollars and XRP. New Ripple-Led Advocacy Group to Pay DC Lobbyists in XRP
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 29. 11:29
Ripple is leading a group of organizations launching an advocacy body in Washington D.C. that will pay for lobbying in both U.S. dollars and XRP. Michael Arrington's VC Firm to Leave US Following Subpoena
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 29. 10:29
Arrington XRP Capital may stop funding U.S.-based blockchain startups after being subpoenaed repeatedly by the SEC. Michael Arrington's Hedge Fund to Cease Investing in US Startups After Subpoena
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 29. 10:29
Arrington XRP Capital may stop funding U.S.-based blockchain startups after being subpoenaed repeatedly by the SEC. Michael Arrington's Hedge Fund to Cease Investing in US Crypto Startups
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 29. 10:29
Arrington XRP Capital may stop funding U.S.-based blockchain startups after being subpoenaed repeatedly by the SEC. One Musician's Creative Solution to Drive ASICs Off Monero
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 29. 09:45
Howard Chu, a monero core dev and musician, has created an algorithm that he thinks will keep ASICS at bay on the privacy-oriented cryptocurrency. Exchanges Roundup: Ledgerx Readies ETH Futures, Coinbase Partners With Caspian
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 09:40
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, anonymous sources have stated that Ledgerx is preparing to launch ETH futures trading, Coinbase has announced a partnership with Caspian intended to target institutional investors, and the chief executive officer of Binance has shared his opinions regarding “trans-fee mining” and decentralized exchanges. Also Read: European Regulator Renews Restrictions on […]
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Popular Bitcoin Wallet Samourai Ditches All Government Currencies
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 05:25
In what could be construed as calling the casual enthusiast’s bluff, BTC maximalists at the Samourai project announced, “All fiat currency conversions have been removed from Samourai Wallet. We understand this may inconvenience some, it may even be enough to cause us to lose some users, but we believe it is fundamental that our existing […]
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Bitcoin Wallet Samourai Ditches Fiat References
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 05:25
In what could be construed as calling the casual enthusiast’s bluff, BTC maximalists at the Samourai project announced, “All fiat currency conversions have been removed from Samourai Wallet. We understand this may inconvenience some, it may even be enough to cause us to lose some users, but we believe it is fundamental that our existing […]
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Payments Platform Wirex Launches Iban for Spanish and French Users, Doubles Account Limits
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 03:25
Wirex on Friday announced it had introduced International Bank Account Numbers (Iban) on its Euro accounts for customers in Spain and France. The bitcoin and cryptocurrency wallet firm also doubled account thresholds for users within the 31-member European Economic Area (EEA) to between $18,560 and $20,000, meaning customers can credit their accounts by that much. […]
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European Regulator Renews Restrictions on Crypto-Based Derivatives
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 29. 01:30
Europe’s securities watchdog, ESMA, has decided to extend the restrictions applied to a number of financial derivatives, including contracts-for-differences (CFDs) based on cryptocurrencies. The limits that were introduced in August of this year will now remain in place until the end of January 2019. Also read: French Regulator Blacklists More Fraudulent Crypto Businesses ESMA […]
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Free Crypto Trading App Robinhood Available in Alaska and Oklahoma
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 23:30
“Alaska, thanks for bearing with us,” popular smartphone trading app Robinhood tweeted. “Trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, commission free.” Mere days after, it announced the same for Oklahoma. Residents of the two states can now trade bitcoin cash, dogecoin, ethereum, ethereum classic, and litecoin on its platform. Also read: Colombia Crypto Exchange Asks New President […]
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Bitcoin Fraudsters Misled Investors and Impersonated Regulators, CFTC Alleges
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 22:25
The CFTC has filed charges against two individuals for allegedly impersonating the regulator in an effort to defraud bitcoin investors. US Federal Judge Rules My Big Coin a Commodity, CFTC Can Pursue Charges
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 21:30
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that My Big Coin is a virtual currency meeting the definition of a commodity, which falls within the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This allows the regulator to pursue fraud charges involving the cryptocurrency. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Judge […]
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Samourai Wallet Stops Showing Fiat Value of Bitcoin Balances
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 21:25
The Samourai Wallet is dropping fiat values from its platform, and will only display bitcoin balances in BTC or satoshis going forward. Ethereum Security Lead Joins Effort to Oust Blockchain's Big Miners
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 20:05
Security lead for the Ethereum Foundation said today that he supports swift action to remove ASIC mining hardware from the ethereum platform. Chopsticks API Gives BCH Application Developers Options During a Contentious Fork
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 19:30
On Thursday, September 27, Eminent.ly developers announced the launch of an application programming interface (API) called Chopsticks.cash. The Chopsticks API is for application developers or advanced users that are worried about the possibility of a contentious fork this November. Also Read: Developers Unveil Two New Bitcoin Cash Full Node Clients Written in Go Chopsticks API Allows […]
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WSJ Investigation Alleges $88 Million Laundered Through 46 Crypto Exchanges
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 18:45
The Wall Street Journal claimed Friday that 46 crypto exchanges were used to launder nearly $90 million – with $9 million going through ShapeShift. Bitcoin Group SE Reports Half-Year Profit Surges 300% to $3.85 Million
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 17:30
German digital currency exchange Bitcoin Group SE reported on Friday a first-half net profit increase of more than 300% to €3.32 million (~$3.85 million USD). The company added 86,000 new accounts of people buying and selling cryptocurrency like bitcoin and bitcoin cash in the first six months of 2018. Also read: Debit Card Issuer Bitnovo Announces […]
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US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 16:55
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities. BitTorrent to Integrate Tron Tokens in New Incentive Model
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 16:40
BitTorrent users will soon be able to receive Tron's tokens as rewards for maintaining files online for extended periods of time. Developers Unveil Two New Bitcoin Cash Full Node Clients Written in Go
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 15:30
The creators of the counterparty.cash protocol and Openbazaar developer Chris Pacia have announced two separate Bitcoin Cash full node clients written in the programming language Go (golang) — Gocoin-cash and Bchd (gcash). Also Read: BCH Roundup: Markets and Developments Leap Ahead This Week Gocoin-cash: A Full Bitcoin Cash Solution Written in Go Language The Bitcoin Cash network has a […]
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Less Than 1 Percent of Pornhub Subscribers Are Paying With Crypto
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 15:30
Less than one percent of Pornhub subscribers pay for the service using cryptocurrencies, the company said Friday. LINE Announces 5 Dapps in Push to Build Its Token Economy
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 14:40
LINE announced it would introduce a number of dapps in the coming weeks as part of an overarching effort to build up its own token economy. Tech Giant GMO Wants to Help You Mine Zcash – For a Cut
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 13:30
Japanese IT giant GMO Internet has made another move into the cryptocurrency space with the launch of a GPU mining client for zcash. The Daily: Coinbase Launches Bundles, Coinswitch Supports Trading Without Account
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 13:28
Crypto exchange Coinbase will present its clients with the option to buy bundles of multiple cryptocurrencies and access useful information about leading digital coins. Also in The Daily on Friday, users of exchange aggregator Coinswitch can now take advantage of the best rates across multiple platforms without the need to create an account, Neo launches […]
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The $1 Trillion Wallet: BitGo's Big Plan to Secure the Biggest Bitcoin Fortunes
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 12:15
Blockchain security startup BitGo is gearing up to safeguard once-unthinkable sums of digital assets as it looks towards a tokenized future. ASX-Listed DigitalX Hit With Legal Action Over ICO Involvement
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 11:31
Shares in the ASX-listed blockchain firm DigitalX slumped Friday after it revealed it is facing a legal claim from investors in an ICO it advised. India’s Zebpay Shuts Down Exchange Activities
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 11:28
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, Zebpay, is shutting down its exchange activities due to the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. “At this point, we are unable to find a reasonable way to conduct the cryptocurrency exchange business,” Zebpay wrote. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, […]
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Bitcoin Breakout Elusive As Price Retreats from One-Week Highs
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 11:10
Bitcoin missed a bull breakout by a whisker, as prices backed off from a six-day high of $6,826 hit earlier today. Bad Cryptocurrency Projects Have Squandered Millions of Dollars
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 10:06
Cryptocurrency scams take many forms. But one thing they all share is the goal of enriching their founders at the expense of investors. If a crypto project is “investing” a large portion of its capital into lavish parties, PR stunts and marketing, there’s a strong chance that it’s a scam. Also read: Debit Card Issuer Bitnovo […]
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PR: CrowdForce Launches ICO For Blockchain Based Agency Banking & Data Collection Platform
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 09:30
94% of Transactions are done offline and 3 billion people are underbanked and unbanked in Emerging Markets
“CrowdForce” Announces Launching of ICO For Their Blockchain Based Agency Banking & Data Collection Platform
Mahe – In 2016 Alphabet’s CEO, Eric Schmidt predicted that “the next $100 billion company will be driven by crowd-based solutions.” CrowdForce is leveraging blockchain, mobile technology and a crowdsourced agent network to bring the next billion consumers to the digital economy.
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Indian Crypto Exchange Zebpay Halts Trading Over Banking Ban
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 08:45
Zebpay, once the largest crypto exchange in India, is halting its trading service at short notice, but stressed its wallet will stay functional. Why a 'Decentralized' Crypto Exchange Is Seeking a Securities License
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 08:00
As competition heats up among decentralized exchange startups for institutional crypto investors' business, Everbloom is seeking an edge. 'Tedious But Necessary': Why This Decentralized Exchange Wants a License
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 08:00
As competition heats up among decentralized exchange startups for institutional crypto investors' business, Everbloom is seeking an edge. Chinese Arbitrator Builds Online Ruling System on a Blockchain
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 06:30
An arbitration committee in China has launched an online ruling system utilizing a distributed network for sharing evidence in legal disputes. History Repeating? Why Ether's Price Just Might Have Bottomed Out
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 04:05
Ether's BTC pair is forming a market structure similar to its bottom in December of 2017, so we explore the possibility if history repeating itself. Colombia Crypto Exchange Asks New President for Banking Help
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 28. 02:55
Alejandro Beltrán of Colombia’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Buda.com, effectively shuttered by banks in the country refusing to do business with it, has written an open letter to the nation’s new president in the hope of winning a reversal. Iván Duque Márquez was elected last month, and has been quoted as embracing new financial technology. Also […]
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Sierra Leone to Develop Blockchain-Based ID Platform With UN Partnership
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 28. 02:10
Two UN entities are working with a tech startup to provide Sierra Leone a blockchain-based credit and identity platform for banking services. RBI Denies Creating Crypto, Blockchain and AI Research Unit
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 22:05
India’s central bank has reportedly denied setting up a unit to research cryptocurrency, blockchain and artificial intelligence as the media reported last month. This unit was supposed to research, draft rules, and supervise new emerging technologies. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals RBI Denies Setting Up Crypto Research Unit There […]
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SEC, CFTC Charge Bitcoin Futures Firm 1Broker With Securities Law Violations
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 21:36
The SEC and CFTC are suing bitcoin derivatives trader 1pool and CEO Patrick Brunner for violating federal law with a security swap scheme. Dell Eyes Blockchain Investment to Boost Business Growth
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 20:31
Dell subsidiary Dell EMC is looking into blockchain technology as a way to draw more customers to its server business. BCH Roundup: Markets and Developments Leap Ahead This Week
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 19:35
There’s been a lot going on within the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) ecosystem lately as both BCH markets and infrastructure developments this week have been quite interesting. Over the last two days, while most cryptocurrencies have seen gains around 1-15 percent, bitcoin cash values spiked over 25 percent yesterday. Also read: Ledger Nano S Review: Can This […]
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Crypto Money Market Compound Lets You HODL and Earn
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 19:00
Compound, a crypto money market, launched today on ethereum. Now hodlers can earn interest on their crypto. US Lawmakers Shoot Down Proposal for Crypto Task Force
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 18:00
The U.S. House of Representatives has reconsidered a proposed federal task force to investigate cryptocurrencies' use in financing acts of terror. US Lawmakers Move Forward on Crypto Task Force Proposal
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 18:00
The U.S. House of Representatives has reconsidered a proposed federal task force to investigate cryptocurrencies' use in financing acts of terror. Debit Card Issuer Bitnovo Announces Bitcoin Cash Support, as Acceptance Continues to Grow
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 17:35
Bitnovo has launched support for bitcoin cash (BCH). Starting September 27, users of Bitcard and N26 account, both bank-free product offerings from the Spanish cryptocurrency trading platform, will be able to replenish their cards or accounts with BCH. Payments will be supported also. Also read: Pesamill Africa Launches as Kenya’s Latest Exchange Offering P2P And Centralized […]
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Debit Card Issuer Bitnovo Announces Bitcoin Cash Support
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 17:35
Bitnovo has launched support for bitcoin cash (BCH). Starting September 27, users of Bitcard and N26 account, both bank-free product offerings from the Spanish cryptocurrency trading platform, will be able to replenish their cards or accounts with BCH. Payments will be supported also. Also read: Pesamill Africa Launches as Kenya’s Latest Exchange Offering P2P And Centralized […]
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Chinese Search Giant Baidu Shares Details of Upcoming Blockchain
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 16:15
Chinese search engine Baidu has published a new white paper outlining its upcoming XuperChain network. Bitdb’s Global Database Now Crawls the Entire BCH Transaction Universe
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 15:35
This week the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) developer Unwriter has released the second iteration of Bitdb, a global NoSQL database backed by BCH and implemented with Mongo-DB. Unwriter’s latest Bitdb 2.0 allows the protocol to continuously synchronize itself with not only the BCH op-return database but now the autonomous database syncs with every bitcoin transaction. Also […]
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AT&T Launches Blockchain Solutions Targeting Supply Chain and Healthcare
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 15:10
The world's largest telecoms firm, AT&T, has launched a suite of blockchain services targeting diverse industries. Austrian Government to Notarize $1.3 Billion Bond Auction Using Ethereum
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 14:00
The Austrian government is planning to use the ethereum blockchain to notarize the auction of a bond worth around $1.3 billion. How I Lost My Faith in Private Blockchains
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 13:00
It remains to be proven if permissioned blockchains provide a real business benefit at all. Take it from one who used to advise banks on them. US Regulator Moves to Sanction Plexcoin’s Lacroix and Paradis-Royer
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 12:25
United States Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly seeking further sanction against alleged crypto scammers Dominic Lacroix and Sabrina Paradis-Royer of Plexcoin fame. According to Maria Nikolova of Financefeeds, the two continue to defy court orders. Also read: 3D Gun File Company Reorganizes After Cody Wilson Resigns SEC to Further Sanction Alleged Crypto Scammers […]
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US Judge Sides With CFTC in Fraud Case, Ruling Cryptos Are Commodities
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 12:01
A U.S. judge has sided with the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission in a cryptocurrency fraud lawsuit, ruling bitcoin is a commodity. $6.3K: Bitcoin Sell-Off Could Resume Should Key Support Break
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 11:06
Bitcoin is still being squeezed into a tightening range, with support at $6,300 being a key level for the bulls to defend. Goldman Sachs Leads $25 Million Funding for Blockchain Startup Veem
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 10:40
Blockchain payments startup Veem has closed a $25 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs, it announced Wednesday. Bitpay and BTC.com Team: 1 Million Users Gain Access to $1 Billion Merchant Market
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 10:25
BTC.com has . announced its wallet will enable Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 70 (BIP-70) for payment transactions, which is especially helpful between customers and merchants, becoming an industry standard of sorts. The wallet has more than one million users, and with BIP-70 they will be able to buy products from popular processing platform Bitpay, which has […]
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Chinese Banking Giant Issues $1.3 Billion in Securities on a Blockchain
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 09:30
A state-owned commercial bank in China has completed the issuance of mortgage-backed securities worth $1.3 billion using a blockchain network. The Daily: Around the World on 1 BTC and the Plausibly Deniable Brainwallet
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 08:25
In today’s edition of The Daily, we’re focusing on human interest stories. Tales involving people rather than products, as a reminder of the many ways in which cryptocurrency affects people’s lives, transforming them for the better. From Australia to China, Thursday’s roundup is as borderless as bitcoin itself. Also read: Developer Paul Sztorc Launches the First […]
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IBM Expands Blockchain Partnership With Insurance Broker Marsh
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 08:00
Professional services firm Marsh is launching a commercial insurance verification program on a blockchain in partnership with IBM. Popular Thai Foreign Exchange Chain Superrich to Add Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 06:25
Superrich International Exchange, a popular foreign currency exchange chain in Thailand, has reportedly revealed a plan to begin offering travelers cryptocurrency exchange service in addition to 32 fiat currencies. The company has 49 locations in Thailand, one in Cambodia, one in Britain, and is also in talks with regulators to start operations in Laos. Also […]
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Former UBS Bankers Net $100 million to Build a Crypto Bank
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 06:00
A Swiss crypto startup launched by several former UBS bankers has raised $104 million in a bid to establish a regulated cryptocurrency bank. French Regulator Blacklists More Fraudulent Crypto Businesses
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 04:25
AMF, France’s financial regulator, has expanded its list of entities involved in fraudulent activities often related to cryptocurrency investments. The agency has added 21 new websites most of which have been luring French investors with offers to participate in token sales and digital assets trading. Also read: Russian Crypto Groups in Telegram Increase Membership Despite […]
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Bitmain By the Numbers: An Inside Look at a Bitcoin Mining Empire
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 27. 04:04
For the first time, the crypto community is getting a close look at Bitmain's financials. Top Crypto Markets of September 2016 – Where Are They Now?
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 03:15
Looking at a snapshot of the top cryptocurrency markets by market capitalization from the 25th of September 2016 shows that whilst the three largest markets remain the same, only two other cryptocurrencies still retain their top ten ranking today. Also Read: Bitmain Bids for Public Listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Top 3 Markets by […]
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Analysts Suspect Cryptocurrencies Used to Evade US Sanctions in North Korea
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 27. 01:15
During an interview earlier this week, two Washington-based financial intelligence analysts explain that North Korea is using cryptocurrencies to evade US sanctions. The intelligence researchers Lourdes Miranda, and Ross Delston say the Py?ngyang region is actively trading established digital assets to avoid US financial sanctions that have been imposed since the fifties. Also read: Developer Paul […]
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Despite Ban, 25 Google Play Apps Found to Cryptojack Users
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 23:15
Sophoslabs has published a report in which the company claims to have identified at least 25 Android apps published on the official Google Play store that contain script facilitating the ‘cryptojacking’ of users’ computing resources. Also Read: Google Bringing Back Crypto Ads in US and Japan 25 Apps Containing Mining Malware Identified on Google Play Store […]
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Bitmain Bids for Public Listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 21:15
The China-based mining manufacturer Bitmain Technologies has filed its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus in order to gain approval to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Also Read: Japanese Regulators Urgently Respond to Zaif’s Hack Bitmain Officially Files for IPO Status in Hong Kong The large mining firm Bitmain has officially initiated its attempt […]
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VanEck and SolidX Unfazed By the SEC's Latest Bitcoin ETF Delay
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 20:00
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently moved to delay their decision over yet another bitcoin exchange traded fund proposal. VanEck, SolidX Unfazed By SEC Bitcoin ETF Delay
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 20:00
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently moved to delay their decision over yet another bitcoin exchange traded fund proposal. Developer Paul Sztorc Launches the First Version of Drivechain
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 19:15
On September 24, director of research at Tierion and Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc announced the launch of the first Drivechain release. The Drivechain protocol is an alternative to the sidechain concept because it enables multiple blockchain compatibilities but the system utilizes the same 21 million bitcoins. Also read: Speculators and Investors Hodl, Venezuelans Send Crypto […]
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FedEx Joins Hyperledger in Blockchain Consortium's Latest Expansion
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 18:00
FedEx, Honeywell and 12 blockchain startups joined the Hyperledger consortium, the group announced Wednesday. Circle Enters the Stablecoin Races With USDC
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 17:45
Stablecoin mania is showing no signs of abating. Within a week of Gemini launching its US dollar-pegged coin, Circle has followed suit. Named “USD Coin” (USDC), the ERC20 token has made its debut on Poloniex, the US exchange Circle purchased earlier this year. Also read: A Complete A-Z of Stablecoins Circle’s Stablecoin Is Good to Go […]
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SEC Seeks Court Sanction Against PlexCoin ICO Founders
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 17:00
The SEC is taking seeking further action against the founders of the Plexcoin crypto scheme, alleging they are not complying with court orders. US Dairy Farmers to Trial Blockchain in Bid to Track Milk Products
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 16:00
The Dairy Farmers of America will trial a blockchain platform to track milk products, the company announced Tuesday. Pesamill Africa Launches as Kenya’s Latest Exchange Offering P2P And Centralized Trading
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 15:45
Pesamill Africa started trading today in one of Africa’s most active bitcoin markets. The exchange will compete with the likes of Bitpesa, and market itself to more than 48 million Kenyans, promising to help them buy and sell cryptocurrency peer-to-peer or through a centralized exchange with an order book. Also read: European Banks Complicit as Corrupt […]
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Blockchain Startups Aim to Kill the Captcha With a New Anti-Bot Protocol
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 15:00
Datawallet and Enigma have partnered to create an alternative to all those annoying captchas – and hopefully reduce the prevalence of bot nets. The Daily: UK’s Revolut Seeks EU Licenses, Quppy Launches Wallet With BCH
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 13:45
British-based digital bank Revolut has applied for financial licenses in two European Union member states, Lithuania and Luxemburg, in the light of risks associated with Brexit. We’ve covered its progress in The Daily. Also in the rubric on Wednesday, Estonian startup introduces multi-currency wallet supporting BCH, Binance increases the market supply of its BNB coin, […]
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Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Just Officially Filed for Its IPO
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 13:42
Bitmain, the Beijing-based bitcoin mining giant, has officially filed an application, seeking to go public in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). Cryptocurrency Mining Giant Bitmain Officially Files For An IPO In Hong Kong
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 13:42
Bitmain, the Beijing-based cryptocurrency mining giant, has officially filed an application to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Just Officially Filed for an IPO
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 13:42
Bitmain, the Beijing-based cryptocurrency mining giant, has officially filed an application to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). USD Coin Arrives: Circle's Crypto Stablecoin Is Now Trading
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 13:00
Crypto finance firm Circle has officially released its dollar-pegged stablecoin for limited trading, the company announced Wednesday. Coinbase Opens Its Doors to an Array of Altcoins
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 12:15
Coinbase, a traditionally timid exchange when it comes to listing cryptocurrencies, has dramatically changed its stance. The California-headquartered firm has now opened its doors to applications from altcoins. Assets deemed suitably robust and eligible for its listing criteria are likely to feature on Coinbase in the near future. Also read: Coinbase Custody is Eyeing Some Odd […]
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UN Food Program to Expand Blockchain Testing to African Supply Chain
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 12:00
The U.N. World Food Programme plans to test blockchain for tracking food delivery in East Africa, following a refugee aid pilot in Jordan. Bitcoin Price Volatility Hits Lowest Level In Nearly 2 Years
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 11:11
Bitcoin price volatility, as indicated by Bollinger band width, has hit the lowest level since December 2016. 3D Gun File Company Reorganizes After Cody Wilson Resigns
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 10:15
Cody Wilson, founder and Director of Defense Distributed (DD) has resigned, according to a press conference held Tuesday, September 25th in Austin, Texas. Paloma Heindorff, an operations executive with the company for three years, has been named Director. Mr. Wilson tendered his formal resignation Friday, September 21st in the wake of criminal allegations and charges […]
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Crypto Payments Startup Bitwala Raises €4 Million in New Funding
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 10:00
Blockchain startup Bitwala has raised €4 million in new funding that will help develop a planned blockchain bank account offering. PR: Bithumb to Hold Transaction Fee Payback Promotion for Overseas Users
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 09:30
Refund benefits for KRW 1 Billion transactions in a limited time from September 20 Bithumb, a global cryptocurrency exchange will offer overseas users an event to payback 70% of transaction fees as an expression of appreciation for their support and loyalty.
Bithumb is planning to hold a ‘Cryptocurrency Transaction Fee payback promotion’ for overseas users from September 20 to October 21, 2018 (GMT +9) Korean Standard Time. The event is for the overseas users who have completed transactions over KRW 1 Billion (Approx. USD 890,000, Bithumb cash standard) and are to expecting to get payback 70% for the transaction fees incurred within this period.
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SBI Ripple Asia Wins Payments License for Blockchain Money App
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 09:00
A joint venture between SBI Holdings and Ripple has moved a step closer to launching its blockchain-based payments app for consumers. Google Bringing Back Crypto Ads in US and Japan
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 08:15
Google has announced that regulated cryptocurrency exchanges will be allowed to advertise on its platforms in the United States and Japan starting in October. This removes some of the restrictions the company placed on crypto ads in June. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Some Crypto Ads Will Be Allowed […]
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You Won't Have to Wait for This Ethereum Scaling Solution, It Works Now
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 08:00
Most ethereum scaling technologies are a far from completed, but OpenST says it's got a solution that's ready for the "here and now." Australia's Science Agency Claims Breakthrough in Global Blockchain Test
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 06:35
Australian federal body CSIRO says a blockchain network it developed has achieved 30,000 transactions per second in a global test. Squire Mining Discloses Next-Generation ASIC Chips Will Be Made by Samsung
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 06:15
This week the firm Squire Mining, a company that plans to offer next-generation 10nm ASIC chips, has revealed it is working with Samsung Electronics as its foundry partner. With help from Samsung’s foundry, Squire, and a company called Gaonchips, plan to complete its ASIC chip FPGA prototype by September 30, 2018. Also read: Ebang Announces 44 […]
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Regulations Roundup: U.S. Govt. Pays $5.7 Million for Blockchain Analysis, Amit Bhardwaj’s Assets Seized
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 04:15
In recent regulatory news, a report published by Diar has found that U.S. government agencies have paid approximately $5.7 million USD to blockchain analysis contractors, India’s Enforcement Directorate has seized $5.9 Million worth of assets linked to the case of Amit Bhardwaj, and the Bank of International Settlements finds cryptocurrencies to “not, at this point, […]
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The Crowd Machine Crypto Token Theft: What We Know Thus Far
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 04:00
A crypto startup aiming to disrupt AWS has suffered a massive token theft. While few details are available, here's what we know and don't know. The Crowd Machine Crypto Token Theft: What We Know So Far
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 26. 04:00
A crypto startup aiming to disrupt AWS has suffered a massive token theft. While few details are available, here's what we know and don't know. Russian Crypto Groups in Telegram Increase Membership Despite Ban
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 02:15
The members of crypto-related Telegram channels have increased in number since the messenger was banned by a Moscow court in April, according to a study covering the top 50 Russian language groups. Despite a decrease in the views of published posts during the summer months, the readership of all examined groups has jumped by 21%, […]
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European Banks Complicit as Corrupt African Leaders Plunder Their Home Economies
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 26. 00:15
European banks have allegedly been complicit as corrupt African leaders pilfer the wealth of their economies in the billions of dollars. The Angolan government on Monday arrested the son of ex-president Jose dos Santos for stealing $500 million from the country’s sovereign wealth fund, with the help of a British bank. It is only a […]
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Surveys: 1 in 4 Millennials Want to Invest in Crypto, 3% of China Already Has
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 22:15
In recent cryptocurrency surveys, a poll of 100,000 Chinese citizens has found that 3% have invested in cryptocurrencies, and a survey conducted by Circle has found that a quarter of millennials would like to invest in crypto assets in the next 12 months. In addition, a survey by UK-based Rathbone Investment Management has found that […]
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Coinbase Gears Up for Biggest-Ever Expansion of Crypto Asset Listings
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 21:29
Coinbase's new policy will speed the addition of assets to the exchange but may leave users in some places unable to trade coins available elsewhere. Crypto Firms to Congress: We Need Clarity on Blockchain Token Rules
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 20:30
More than 80 representatives from a variety of cryptocurrency projects and companies spent four hours calling for clarity around ICOs and tokens. A Major Regulatory Effort Is Brewing to Revive the US ICO Market
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 20:30
More than 80 representatives from a variety of cryptocurrency projects and companies spent four hours calling for clarity around ICOs and tokens. Mt Gox Bankruptcy Trustee Sells Approximately 25,000 BCH and BTC
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 20:15
Mt Gox has published an announcement that its civil rehabilitation and bankruptcy trustee, Nobuaki Kobayashi, has liquidated 25,331 BCH and 24,658 BTC. The trustee is now working on “the preparation of a rehabilitation plan” to repay monetary claims against the defunct exchange. Also Read: Bitcoin Enters the Scrabble Lexicon Mt Gox Publishes Update on Bankruptcy Proceedings The […]
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Vague Laws Leave Crypto Users Confused in Almost Half of the US
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 18:15
Justin Wales and Arnaldo Rego, lawyers at Carlton Fields, have surveyed all 50 states in the US, looking for clarity on money transmitting laws as they relate to cryptocurrencies. As adoption and general usage increases, states appear to be failing to keep up, leaving many enthusiasts to wonder if they’re committing a crime. Also read: […]
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Bitcoin Enters the Scrabble Lexicon
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 16:45
To its holders, bitcoin is immensely valuable. Except, that is, for holders of the seven tiles required to spell ‘bitcoin’ on the Scrabble board. The word, which has now been added to the official Scrabble dictionary, is worth a mere 11 points. The significance of its inclusion to Bitcoin proponents, however, is notably greater. Also […]
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Music-Sharing Startup Audius Gives New Details on Twin Crypto Tokens
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 16:30
Blockchain startup Audius has revealed details of its decentralized music network's two tokens and governance system in a white paper. Bitcoin Just Took a Step Toward Becoming a 'Multi-Network' Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 16:00
A long-in-the-works proposal heralded as the best way to bring sidechains to bitcoin has released its first code after three years in development. Bitcoin Takes a Step Toward Becoming a 'Multi-Network' Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 16:00
A long-in-the-works proposal heralded as the best way to bring sidechains to bitcoin has released its first code after three years in development. Google to Allow Ads for 'Regulated' Crypto Exchanges Next Month
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 15:51
Google has revealed that it will begin allowing cryptocurrency exchange advertisements in the U.S. and Japan, starting in October. Markets Update: Cryptocurrencies Dip Again Forming Consolidated Support
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 15:45
Just when cryptocurrency prices were starting to look better, digital asset markets shaved around $19 billion USD off the entire crypto-economy. Today the cryptocurrency ecosystem’s 1,900+ coins have an overall market capitalization of about $210 billion and about $14 billion in global trade volume. Also read: Ebang Announces 44 Terahash E-11 Miners With 10nm Chips The […]
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Japan Regulators Seek Answers in Wake of Zaif's $60 Million Crypto Hack
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 15:00
Japan's top financial regulator is seeking answers from the operator of the Zaif cryptocurrency exchange. Pushing the Boundaries of Economic Change: Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange in Africa
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 14:45
Bitcoin is pushing the boundaries of economic change in Africa. In East Africa, a new deal between digital currency exchange Bitpesa and a Japanese firm shows Kenyans are using bitcoin to pay for used Japanese cars, cosmetics and electrical gadgets. In Nigeria, Sure Remit is helping make cash transfers cheaper and in Zimbabwe, TV subscriptions, […]
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Mt Gox Trustee Has Sold $230 Million in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash Since March
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 14:11
The Japanese trustee for Mt. Gox has sold cryptos worth $230 million since March as part of the collapsed exchange's bankruptcy proceedings. Early Execs Leave Block.one, The Peter Thiel-Backed Crypto Startup Behind EOS
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 13:00
As Block.one was raising $4 billion from Silicon Valley and Wall Street, a group of executives decided to quit and build a bigger, better blockchain. Japanese Exchange Zaif Hit With Third Improvement Order, Revises Hack Estimate
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 12:45
Japan’s top financial regulator has issued hacked crypto exchange Zaif a third business improvement order. The exchange has revised its theft estimate, after discovering that 42,327 BCH were also stolen in addition to 5,966 BTC. Zaif has also signed agreements with two companies for their help with repaying customers and improving its security system. Also […]
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Over 75 New Banks: JPMorgan Expands Blockchain Payments Trial
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 11:40
A blockchain payments trial launched by JPMorgan, Australia's ANZ and the Royal Bank of Canada has just gained over 75 new banks as participants. The Daily: Speculators and Investors Hodl, Venezuelans Send Crypto With SMS
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 11:15
A study has detected stability in the amounts of bitcoin held for both speculation and investment during the last several months through August. Also in The Daily, Opera launches its much-vaunted desktop browser with built-in crypto wallet, a new service offers Venezuelans SMS-controlled platform for cryptocurrency remittances, and website-building platform Wix integrates coin payments for […]
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Bearish Cross Hints at More Losses Ahead for Bitcoin Price
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 11:00
A bearish crossover between key moving averages on the monthly chart indicates scope for a deeper drop in bitcoin. SBI Aims for Cashless Society With Mobile Payments Token Trial
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 09:30
Financial giant SBI Group has announced that it is testing a crypto token called "S coin" to enable retail payments over mobile devices. Securing a Major Exchange Listing Is No Guarantee of Success
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 08:15
It is widely assumed that securing listing on a major cryptocurrency exchange will ensure an altcoin’s long-term success. Many ICO buyers and project leaders believe this to be pivotal in determining their token’s fate. A look at the demand for less popular tokens on major exchanges, however, reveals this notion to be false. Also read: Ebang […]
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Sandboxes Aren't Enough: Blockchain Leaders Seek Regulation Relief
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 08:00
Even in blockchain-friendly jurisdictions, some say regulatory hurdles and old mindsets are holding back innovation and growth for the industry. Wallet Provider Blockchain Sues Crypto Startup Days Before ICO
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 06:00
Blockchain is suing Paymium for launching a token sale under the blockchain.io domain name, claiming the latter is misleading investors. In Wake of 'Major Failure,' Bitcoin Code Review Comes Under Scrutiny
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 25. 04:40
In the wake of a severe code vulnerability, bitcoin developers are asking if current code review processes are enough to prevent further failures. Ebang Announces 44 Terahash E-11 Miners With 10nm Chips
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 03:40
The China-based Ebang Communication, one of the largest ASIC mining chip makers in the region has announced a new series of mining rigs this week at the World Digital Mining Summit in Tbilisi, Georgia. Ebang has revealed three new bitcoin mining rigs for its Ebit Miner E-11 series that claims to boast hashrate speeds between […]
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Bitcoins For Secured Loans – Indian Industry Still Doubtful
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 25. 00:45
Secured loans in the digital lending space are witnessing a lot of innovations. But thinking of cryptocurrencies as collateral forms for these loans is still a big question, one full of regulatory and practical concerns. Also read: Japanese Corporation Begins Offering Loans Secured by Cryptocurrency Loans Secured Against Bitcoins If there is anything that has […]
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Here We Go Again — Crypto-Community to Deal With Another Foundation
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 24. 22:25
This weekend a new organization was announced at Baltic Honey Badger bitcoin conference called the ‘B Foundation.’ At the event, Satoshi Labs co-founder Alena Vranova divulged the information of a new foundation that will have a mix of “charitable and commercial” efforts. Also read: The Bitcoin Files Protocol Provides a BCH Secured File Storage System The […]
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Voltaire.cash Exchange Launches – Supporting BCH as the Base Exchange Pair
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 24. 20:30
A new cryptocurrency exchange has launched today called Voltaire.cash, a trading platform that aims to utilize bitcoin cash (BCH) as the base pair for all trades. Initially, the exchange will start by offering bitcoin core (BTC) against BCH trading and will follow that pair with ethereum and doge markets against bitcoin cash. Also Read: Netherlands’ Largest […]
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Walmart Tells Produce Suppliers to Use Blockchain by Next September
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 20:20
Walmart will begin tracking leafy greens using IBM's blockchain technology starting late next year, the company announced Monday. Regulation News Moves Bitcoin Prices, BIS Report Says
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 19:06
A new report from the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) contends that bitcoin markets are swayed by news events related to regulation. Regulation News Still Moves Bitcoin Prices, BIS Report Says
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 19:06
A new report from the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) contends that bitcoin markets are swayed by news events related to regulation. US Dollar Losing Dominance as a Means for Settling Transactions in Africa
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 24. 18:33
The dominance of the United States dollar as a settlement currency in Africa is being challenged by emerging payment methods in financial technology and by native African fiat currencies. In the four years to 2017, fewer people in the continent of 1.2 billion transacted via the US dollar than they did with their local currencies […]
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PR: IX Launches Exchange with BTC as Platform Token
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 24. 17:30
The digital asset trading platform, which invested $ 10 million on purchasing the unusual overseas domain name, IX.com, officially announced to launch. As the world's first exchange with BTC as platform token, in which one can get multiple high returns by the quantity of BTC he holds.
Through half a year's endeavor, the founding team and early employees of IX try their best to build the corporate into international platform with strong industry impact. IX owns its unique three major technological innovations and five major operational characteristics. And it begins to open digital asset market from today.
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Coinnest Executives Indicted for Accepting Bribe for Coin Listing
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 24. 16:10
The Seoul Southern District Public Prosecutors’ Office has reportedly indicted two executives of South Korean crypto exchange Coinnest for accepting a bribe in exchange for listing a cryptocurrency. According to local media, they received 1 billion won (~US$890,000) worth of cryptocurrencies – mostly BTC. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals […]
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Coinbase Just Partnered With A Token Startup in Bid to Attract Pro Traders
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 16:00
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has teamed up with institution-focused crypto trading platform Caspian to boost its offerings for financial pros. The US Should Take a 'Leadership' Role on Blockchain, IBM Report Argues
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 15:00
A new report by IBM claims that U.S.-based blockchain developers are looking to the government for leadership on building and deploying the tech. Trezor Users Can Now Exchange Cryptocurrencies Directly In-Wallet
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 24. 14:10
This week the hardware wallet Trezor added the ability to buy and trade cryptocurrencies within its beta wallet’s interface. Now users can swap between eleven different digital assets without the possibility of compromising funds by leaving them on an exchange. Also read: The Bitcoin Files Protocol Provides a BCH Secured File Storage System Trezor Hardware Wallet’s […]
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Australia's Securities Watchdog Has Halted 5 ICOs Since April
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 14:00
Australia's securities regulator said late last week that it has halted five initial coin offerings (ICOs) in as many months. HODL No More? The Amount of Bitcoin in Active Wallets Is Near Record Highs
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 13:00
An increasing amount of bitcoin is held by active individual users, suggesting the market is ripe for transactional growth, according to Chainalysis. '500 Transactions a Second': Vitalik Says Zk-Snarks Could Scale Ethereum
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 12:00
A form of cryptography pioneered by zcash might help scale ethereum "by a huge amount," says founder Vitalik Buterin. $6.9K Is the New Price to Watch for Bitcoin Bulls
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 11:00
Bitcoin's narrowing price range means a bull breakout could occur if prices beat key resistance at $6,970. PR: Last Chance to Contribute to Modex Tech ICO
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 24. 09:30
The Modex ITO closes this Monday, on September 24t (6:00 pm CET). This is your chance to sign up and support the company developing the world’s First Multi-Protocol Smart Contract Marketplace with comprehensive dev tools, meant to help developers make smart contracts event smarter.
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Juventus Soccer Club Is Launching a Crypto Token to Give Fans a 'Voice'
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 09:30
One of the most popular soccer clubs in the world is launching a crypto token that it says will boost fan numbers by allowing them to "be heard." The Daily: Rethinking Bitcoin’s Market Cap, ICOs Printing Money
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 24. 08:10
Welcome to a new week crammed with new ways of thinking about Bitcoin and its fellow cryptocurrencies. To kick things off, today’s edition of The Daily details three big-hitting topics: Is it time to find a more accurate metric than market cap for measuring cryptocurrencies? Why are venture capital funds so enamored with stablecoins right […]
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Regulators Are Landing Punches, But There's a Long Crypto Fight Ahead
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 08:00
From ShapeShift's capitulation to KYC to the New York Attorney General's critical look at exchanges, officialdom is striking heavy blows. Stay tuned. Regulators Land Punches, But There's a Long Fight Over Crypto Ahead
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 08:00
From ShapeShift's capitulation to KYC to the New York Attorney General's critical look at exchanges, officialdom is striking heavy blows. Stay tuned. Longhash Launches Bitcoin Tracker to Find ‘Dirty Money’
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 24. 05:50
Longhash, a crypto and blockchain media and analysis site, recently launched its own Bitcoin Tracker. In an effort to “offer more peace of mind to investors, regulators and the general public,” users can basically find the origin of BTC, tracking it through the many places it has traveled. Also read: Robinhood Accused of Taking […]
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Crypto Exchange ShapeShift's CEO Says Move to Collect IDs Was 'Proactive'
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 24. 04:01
Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift's decision to require user ID wasn't forced upon it but a preemptive step to reduce legal risks, its CEO said. RBI Argues Supreme Court Should Not Interfere With Its Crypto Decision
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 23:25
The Reserve Bank of India has filed an affidavit with the country’s supreme court in response to one of the petitions against its crypto banking ban. The central bank reportedly argues that it has acted within its power and that none of the petitioners have shown reasonable grounds for the supreme court to intervene. Also […]
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The Bitcoin Files Protocol Provides a BCH Secured File Storage System
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 21:25
This weekend the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) developers have announced another new feature to the Bitcoin Cash network called the Bitcoin Files Protocol (BFP). The first implementation of the file storage system has been added to the SLP version of the Electron Cash light client. Also read: Simple Ledger Token Creation Platform Launches on the BCH […]
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Swiss Bankers Association Acts to Prevent Crypto Firm Exodus
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 19:25
The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) has released a set of guidelines intended to bolster the availability of financial services to cryptocurrency companies. They are in response to the stubbornness of many banks to provide financial services to crypto-related businesses. Also Read: Markets Update: Despite Negative Headlines – Crypto-Prices Continue to Rise Swiss Bankers Association Publishes Guidelines Intended to […]
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Study Finds “No Evidence” of USDT Price Manipulation
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 17:25
A study examining the widely suspected correlation between Tether issuance and BTC price movement, undertaken by Wang Chun Wei and published by the University of Queensland, has found that USDT grants do not have a “statistically significant” effect on price fluctuations. Despite refuting the correlation between price fluctuations and Tether grants, the study notes a […]
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Markets Update: Despite Negative Headlines – Crypto-Prices Continue to Rise
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 15:30
A few days ago digital asset markets saw some good gains pushing the entire crypto-economy up past $229 billion. Both bitcoin cash (BCH) and bitcoin core (BTC) had nice percentage spikes with BCH up 13 percent, and BTC up 3.5 percent over the last week. However, the biggest gainer this week was ripple (XRP) jumping […]
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A Snapshot of Cryptocurrency Forks Shows the Biggest Winners and Losers
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 14:00
Forking cryptocurrencies, usually Bitcoin or one of its offshoots, was all the rage 12 months ago. Today, the spate of new forks has dwindled to a trickle. With the benefit of hindsight, and armed with over a year’s worth of data, it’s possible to determine which forks succeeded and why. Also read: Six New and Improved […]
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The Daily: New Crypto Bills on Capitol Hill, Russian Banks Face Demand for Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 11:59
From Washington to Moscow, cryptocurrencies have entered the agenda of those who share a vocation to rule and regulate. Following the congressional summer vacation, the House of Representatives passed a bill that will enable the Treasury to investigate crypto transactions, while a Congressman plans to introduce three drafts supporting the crypto industry. Also in The […]
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When Blockchains Go Down: Why Crypto Outages Are on the Rise
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 23. 10:00
It used to be that downtime was unheard of on blockchain networks. As new protocols and new trade-offs emerge, that's no longer the case. China During Crypto Ban: One Woman Tries to Live on Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 09:22
Close to being yet another annoyingly false media piece on how ‘hard’ it is to live on cryptocurrency, the Netflix of China, Iqiyi, followed a woman attempting just that for 21 days. Bitcoiners have been doing so for years through various service providers, exchanges, and, yes, even peer-to-peer, yet the clearly untrue ‘hard’ narrative is […]
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Crypto Trading 101: The Moving Average Convergence Divergence
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 23. 09:00
The MACD is one of the most widely used indicators for gauging trend strength and momentum. Best of all, it's also one of the easiest to master. UNICEF France Accepts Donations in 9 Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 04:55
The French office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has started accepting donations in 9 of the most popular cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin cash (BCH) and bitcoin core (BTC). The announcement comes after earlier this year the UN agency launched several other crypto-related initiatives. Also read: Taiwanese Candidate Accepts Crypto Donations, California Bans Them UNICEF […]
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Chechnya to Create Mining Pool for Eurasian Economic Union Countries
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 02:55
Chechnya will create a Eurasian crypto mining pool, the press secretary of the head of the Chechen Republic has reportedly confirmed. The project aims to combine the resources of crypto miners from the Eurasian Economic Union countries. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Chechen Mining Pool Alvi Karimov, the press […]
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Six New and Improved Cryptocurrency Analysis Tools
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 23. 00:55
Blockchain explorers and cryptocurrency analysis sites just keep getting better. While Coinmarketcap (CMC) still dominates, these days it’s got stiff competition to contend with. Moreover, many of these platforms aren’t simply aspiring to be CMC knock-offs: they’re providing fresh tools for grasping the complexities of the ever-evolving cryptoconomy. Also read: 8 Alternatives to Coinmarketcap Cryptocurrency Tracker […]
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Bitcoin Glyphs Added to Apple’s Shortcuts Application
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 22:55
Apple recently introduced a new lineup of iPhones and its new operating system iOS 12. Moreover, four days ago the company also updated its Siri extension called the ‘Shortcuts’ application with two new Bitcoin glyphs available. Also read: Critical Bug Found in Bitcoin Core Invokes the Multiple Client Argument Two New Bitcoin Glyphs Slowly but surely […]
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Exchanges Round-Up: Circle Invest Adds Four Alts, Stockholm IT Announces Crypto Fund
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 21:00
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Circle Invest has added Eos, 0x, Stellar, and Qtum to its platform, Stockholm IT, a Frankfurt-listed company that has seen its share value drop over 99% since launch, has announced plans for a cryptocurrency fund, and Btse has launched its over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform. Also Read: Taiwanese Candidate Accepts […]
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SEC Orders Proceedings to Rule on ETF, Seeks Further Feedback
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 19:00
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an “order instituting proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove” the proposed Vaneck Solidx bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The SEC is asking for further public feedback on issues pertaining to concerns regarding the bitcoin market’s perceived vulnerability to manipulation. Also Read: Turkey Finance Minister Embraces […]
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Programmable Money: Bitcoin Cash Community Debates Oracle Driven Upgrade
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 17:00
Lately, there’s been a lot of conversation directed at adding a canonical transaction ordering (CTOR) process to the Bitcoin Cash protocol. Then there’s the topic of whether or not the BCH developers should add the opcode OP_Checkdatasig (CDS) into the codebase. Some believe CDS will be beneficial to Bitcoin scripting applications and allow for all […]
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Wendy McElroy: Crypto-Idealism Is the Future That Crypto-Statists Need to Defame
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 15:00
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 10, Part 5 Crypto-Idealism is the Future that Crypto-Statists Need to Defame by Wendy McElroy [A]ll those who used their knowledge in a bid to enact social change saw cryptography as a tool to enhance individual privacy and to shift power […]
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The Daily: Binance Expands, Putin Advisor Visits Huobi, Brazilian Brokerage Goes Crypto
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 12:30
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is making good on its promises to expand globally – focusing on emerging markets and fiat-to-crypto trading services. Also in The Daily, Huobi founder and CEO Leon Li meets a Putin adviser in Beijing, a leading Brazilian brokerage firm shares plans to launch a crypto exchange, and digital assets management firm Altonomy caters […]
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Momentum Is Building to Block Ethereum ASICs
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 22. 11:45
Several ethereum miners and developers have come forward in the hope of halting ASICs from effectively operating on the ethereum network. Momentum Is Building to Block Big Miners from Ethereum's Blockchain
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 22. 11:45
Several ethereum miners and developers have come forward in the hope of halting ASICs from effectively operating on the ethereum network. Financial Blockades Are Bad for Humanity But Great for Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 09:50
Vloggers. Sex workers. Conservatives. Iranians. People from every strata of society, with nothing in common, save for a shared grievance. All have found themselves locked out without warning by their payment provider. Account frozen. Funds seized. Lifeline severed. And for what exactly? For the amorphous crime of failing to comply with the terms of service. […]
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PR: Crypto Exchange Bleutrade Confirms Its Presence In Malta
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 09:30
The company, founded in Brazil, emerged in 2014 in the digital currency market as an innovative Exchange, working with a platform focused to simplify trades among cryptocurrencies. It is also the first Exchange in Latin America and has announced the opening of an office in Malta which takes with it almost 300 thousand users.
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Turkey Finance Minister Embraces ICO Hype for Already Troubled Economy
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 07:50
If regional Turkish media is to be believed, no less than the country’s Minister of Finance (Finmin), Berat Albayrak, has proposed looking into the wildcat world of initial coin offerings (ICOs) as a way to boost the economy. English-speaking press reports so far haven’t mentioned Turkey’s supposed turn toward state-backed crypto products, but they have […]
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Taiwanese Candidate Accepts Crypto Donations, California Bans Them
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 03:05
Using cryptocurrency for political donations has been a hot topic in many societies. Two recent developments demonstrate different views on the matter. A Taiwanese politician who has accepted bitcoin from his supporters believes crypto donations can help keep his country’s political system clean and transparent. At the same time, the California campaign watchdog says cryptocurrency […]
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Steve Hanke: Central Banks Fuel Wealth Loss and Inflation – The World Needs Less of Them
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 22. 01:05
Respected economist Professor Steve Hanke has chanted down central banks. While Hanke doesn’t tout cryptocurrency as an alternative, he does say that the world needs fewer central banks because these government-controlled entities are messing up economies and abusing monetary policy, while fueling inflation and loss of wealth. Also read: Ex-Liberia Central Bank Chief Under Probe For […]
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Of Moonshots and Mushrooms: Let’s Get Beyond Technocratic Thinking
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 23:25
The following opinion piece on Moonshots and Mushrooms was written by Max Borders, director of Social Evolution and author of The Social Singularity. When John F. Kennedy was president, he planted a stark and powerful, technocratic image in the minds of Americans…I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade […]
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The Latest Bitcoin Bug Was So Bad, Developers Kept Its Full Details a Secret
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 22:30
This week's major bitcoin bug was even worse than developers led on – it could have been used to effectively print more bitcoin. Crypto-Community Debates Bitcoin Core Bug and a ‘Forced Upgrade’
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 22:05
This week the cryptocurrency community has been discussing and dealing with the critical vulnerability that was found in the Bitcoin Core (BTC) reference client. Many observers are calling the bug one of the worst issues BTC has had in years, comparing the exploit to the March 2013 mandatory hard fork. In fact, in the eyes […]
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XRP Shot Up 75% During Friday's Bullish Trading Session
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 21:22
XRP surged over 75% today as it became the world's second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization for a brief period. Brazil's Largest Independent Broker Is Launching a Crypto Exchange
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 20:30
The parent company of Brazil's largest independent broker is setting up a cryptocurrency exchange, Bloomberg reports. Markets Update: XRP Briefly Dethrones ETH as Second Largest Crypto
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 20:05
The cryptocurrency markets have produced a significant rally today – with just three of the top fifty crypto markets by capitalization posting losses for the last 24 hours of trade action as of this writing. The most notable gainer has been XRP – gaining over 50% in the last day to overtake ETH as the […]
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US Congressman Drafts Bills to Aid Blockchain Development
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 19:20
U.S. Representative Tom Emmer plans to introduce three blockchain-focused bills to Congress in the coming weeks aimed at spurring development. China Updates Crypto Rankings, Downgrades Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 18:05
The China Center for Information Industry Development has updated its crypto rankings. The list contains 33 crypto projects, ranked overall and in three separate categories. High up in the overall ranking are EOS, Ethereum, and Bitshares. Bitcoin, however, has been downgraded. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals China’s Fifth Ranking […]
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Report Finds Cryptojacking Instances Jumped 400% In A Year
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 18:00
A report by a group of cybersecurity researchers found that cryptojacking instances jumped more than 400 percent in a year. PR: iCoinbay Rolls Out Trading Premium Gain Plan
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 17:30
iCoinbay released a new trading campaign entitled [Trading Premium Gain]; iCoinbay is a tokenized, community-based digital asset exchange. This new campaign allows traders who use the platform to increase their earnings through normal trading activities. According to publicly released information, the plan can be summarized as follows:
1.Issuance of TPG tokens worth 100% the value of transaction fees According to their released "TPG White Paper", iCoinbay thinks that users’ normal usage of the platform should count as contribution to the community. With each transaction, a corresponding amount of the platform’s token, TPG, will be issued to the trader(s).
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Novogratz Says Crypto Market Showing 'Classic Bottom'
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 17:00
Michael Novogratz, the founder of the cryptocurrency asset management firm Galaxy Digital, believes the market has hit a bottom. Brave Browser Is Using Civic's Blockchain Platform to Verify Publishers
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 16:00
Privacy-focused internet browser Brave will use Civic's identity verification services to ensure that publishers are paid for their content. Bitmain Announces Next-Generation Antminer Equipped With 7nm Chip
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 15:19
At the World Digital Mining Summit in Tbilisi, Georgia the blockchain firm and mining manufacturer, Bitmain Technologies, announced a new Antminer will be launched soon equipped with 7nm semiconductor technology. The firm’s CEO Jihan Wu reported that Bitmain’s next-generation ASIC BM1391 Finfet chip integrates more than a billion transistors for optimal SHA256 mining performance. Also Read: Japanese […]
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Bitmain CEO Announces New 7nm Bitcoin Mining Chip
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 15:00
Bitman has launched a new 7nm ASIC processor that it says will soon be powering a new range of its Antminer mining machines. Reports: Taiwan Police Arrest Cody Wilson Following Assault Charges
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 14:06
News reports claim that Taiwan authorities have arrested Cody Wilson after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the U.S. US Navy Launches Blockchain Research in Mission to Improve Tracking System
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 13:00
A U.S. Navy command is exploring blockchain tech as part of a plan to reduce paper-based processes in tracking aircraft and weapons parts. The Daily: Poloniex Drops 8 Coins, New Exchange Licensed in Estonia
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 12:25
Cryptocurrency trading platform Poloniex has delisted eight coins with low liquidity, while another US-based exchange, Gemini, is adding litecoin to its offerings. Also in The Daily, Ironx has been licensed to offer exchange services from Estonia, and Bitmain’s Antpool will sponsor NBA team Houston Rockets with bitcoin cash. Also read: Coinbase Denies Self-Trading, Kraken Gets […]
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Tether's Impact on Bitcoin Price Not 'Statistically Significant,' Study Finds
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 12:00
Issuance of tether (USDT), the controversial stablecoin, has had no meaningful impact on the price of bitcoin, a newly published academic study found. $6,700: Bitcoin Price Charts Bullish Reversal as Altcoins Surge
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 11:00
BTC has bounced back into bullish territory over $6,700 amid increased investor interest in altcoins. Review: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Decentralized Exchanges
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 10:26
Decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges are getting better. They’ve still some way to go before they match the UX of the best centralized exchanges, or facilitate cross-chain trades for that matter, but they’ve come a long way since the Etherdelta days at least. In a week where Ethfinex Trustless debuted, we review four of the top ERC20 […]
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Venezuela to Adopt Controversial Petro Token in Global Trade
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 09:30
Venezuela's president is ordering the use of the petro in international trade, despite doubts the token will be widely accepted. PR: Coinsbit Launches Reliable and Safe Trading Platform
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 09:30
The blockchain technology has recently gained a great popularity and there are unlikely people who haven’t heard about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. The more coins enter the market, the more trading opportunities should be provided. In this case, crypto exchanges come into play. CoinMarketCap has over 200 trading platforms in its rating list. In fact, there are over 500 exchanges to choose from. Coinsbit has looked at the existing trading platforms and marked out key features that reliable and safe crypto exchange should have.
Key features of a perfect exchange
The rules for any exchange in the market are simple: registered legal entity, high level of security for transactions and users’ personal data, customer support, low transactions fees, high speed of transactions and more.
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California Bans Bitcoin Donations in Political Campaigns
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 08:00
Candidates for public office in California may not receive donations in cryptocurrency, the state's political watchdog has ruled. Japanese Regulators Urgently Respond to Zaif’s Hack
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 07:25
Following the hack of Zaif, one of Japan’s regulated crypto exchanges, the country’s financial regulator immediately responded, launching an emergency inspection of the exchange and a survey of all other crypto exchanges. Finance Minister Taro Aso has also commented on the situation. In addition, the recently established self-regulatory body has asked all exchanges to inspect […]
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Robinhood Responds to Accusations of Favoring Wall Street over Its Users
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 05:22
Seeking Alpha has published an exposé by Logan Kane regarding free stock and crypto trading smartphone application Robinhood. Mr. Kane alleges the company “takes from the millennial and gives to the high-frequency trader” by accepting payment for order flow and selling order data for “over ten times as much as other brokers who engage in the […]
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'Turbo Geth' Seeks to Scale Ethereum – And It's Ready in Private Beta
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 04:00
Instead of tacking ethereum's transaction costs, developer Alexey Akhunov focused on the blockchain's state, and the software is ready. 'Turbo Geth' Seeks to Scale Ethereum – And It's Already in Beta
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 21. 04:00
Instead of tackling ethereum's transaction costs, developer Alexey Akhunov focused on the blockchain's state, and the software is ready. US Representatives ‘Urge’ the IRS to Clarify Cryptocurrency Tax Guidance
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 21. 01:25
On Wednesday September 19, a committee of US bureaucrats sent an open letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in regard to the way cryptocurrencies are taxed. The representatives’ letter directed towards IRS commissioner David Kautter wants the taxation office to publish provisional guidelines on how digital currency transactions and investments should be handled when US […]
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A Censorship-Free Version of Bitcointalk? Developer Launches Bitcoincashtalk.org
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 23:25
Over the past few years, there’s been a big problem with cryptocurrency related forums and censorship. This week an independent and uncensored version of Bitcointalk has launched called Bitcoincashtalk.org. Also read: Critical Bug Found in Bitcoin Core Invokes the Multiple Client Argument Bitcoincashtalk.org: Another Uncensored Forum for Bitcoin Proponents to Freely Discuss and Debate This Innovative […]
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Ex-Liberia Central Bank Chief Under Probe for Missing $104M, State Seeks FBI Help
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 21:25
More than a dozen government officials, including former central bank governor and his deputy, have come under investigation in Liberia after $104 million of newly printed banknotes vanished from the state purse. Liberia has issued a travel ban to Milton Weeks, the ex-Central Bank of Liberia chief, his deputy Charles Sirleaf, son of former president Ellen […]
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SEC Moves to Make Decision on VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 20:43
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now weighing whether to approve the nation's first bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund. Enigma Delays Release of 'Discovery' Protocol on Ethereum Mainnet
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 19:30
The next stage in the privacy protocol's roadmap will no longer occur in Q3, according to the company. Mining Round-Up: New Bitfury Chip, Anti-Cryptojacking Botnet Discovered
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 19:25
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency mining, Bitfury has announced a “suite” of products powered by the company’s new mining chip, a botnet that hunts and destroys XMR mining malware has been discovered by security researchers, and Soluna has announced that it will commence the construction of its Moroccan wind farm in January. Also Read: Weiss […]
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Quick Brew? BitFury's Coffee Machine Accepts Bitcoin Via Lightning Network
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 18:00
A Bitfury-led engineering team has created a coffee vending machine capable of accepting bitcoin payments through the Lightning Network. Regulations Round-Up: MAS Official Says Tokens Aren’t Securities, SEC on Bookkeeping Obligations
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 17:55
In recent regulatory news, an official representing the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has stated that no existing crypto tokens meet the regulator’s definition of a security offering; the chief accountant of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has emphasized the “fundamental” bookkeeping responsibilities of firms operating with cryptocurrencies; and the head of […]
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Just a Cycle? Big Bitcoin Miners Stay Positive in Face of Market Slump
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 16:45
Executives from several bitcoin mining firms have said at Consensus Singapore that they are not concerned by current low crypto prices. Treasury Committee Criticizes UK Regulators’ “Unsustainable” Crypto Stance
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 15:55
The parliamentary report published by the UK Treasury Committee has advocated for regulation of the “wild west” crypto-assets sector. The report criticizes the “ambiguity” of the current stance of UK regulators, arguing that with effective regulations, the United Kingdom could become a “global center” for the emerging cryptocurrency sector. Also Read: Brazil’s Biggest Banks Under […]
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RBS Blockchain Team Jumps Ship to Build New Startups Using R3's Corda
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 15:35
A blockchain team from Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has left to start a "venture studio" called Chorum from which full-blown startups an be spun out. Up 13%: XRP Jumps By Double Digits for Second Time This Week
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 15:24
XRP is a standout performer today in the cryptocurrency market as its price boasts double-digit percent gains for the second time this week. US Lawmakers 'Strongly Urge' IRS to Update Crypto Tax Guidance
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 14:06
U.S. lawmakers are calling on the Internal Revenue Service to provide clear guidance on how cryptocurrency-related taxes will be calculated. Weiss Ratings Backtracks After Tipping Ethereum to Beat Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 14:00
Weiss, the financial ratings agency that recently took a shine to cryptocurrency, has caught flak over its latest claim. After Weiss Ratings issued a tweet predicting BTC to lose 50% of its market share to ETH, the firm was forced to backtrack in the face of widespread scorn. It’s not the first time Weiss has […]
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Bitfury Reveals New Generation of Bitcoin ASIC Chips
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 13:00
Bitfury Group unveiled a new generation of bitcoin mining ASICs on Wednesday, boasting greater efficiencies than previous models. One of Investors' Favorite Governance Blockchains Is Handing Over $20 Million
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 12:00
Investors are looking forward to Decred's new approach to blockchain governance – in part, because its devs are opening up $20 million in tokens. The Daily: Coinbase Denies Self-Trading, Kraken Gets Feisty
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 11:48
The dust had barely settled on New York’s Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative when the exchanges profiled came out swinging. Kraken and Coinbase’s responses to the Attorney General’s report are featured in this edition of The Daily. Also, what can the cannabis bubble teach us about the bitcoin boom? Also read: 8 Surprising Findings from New York’s […]
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Bitcoin Price Sees High-Volume Recovery From Five-Week Lows
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 11:00
Bitcoin's rebound from the five-week low of $6,100 has saved the day for the bulls and kept range-bound trading conditions intact. Japan Lost $540 Million to Crypto Hacks in First Half of 2018
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 10:00
Japan's police agency has released data revealing that cyberattacks leading to thefts of cryptocurrency rose sharply earlier this year. 
Danske Bank’s Alleged Money Laundering Now Totals $234 Billion, CEO Quits
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 09:25
The investigation into Danske Bank’s alleged money laundering has uncovered new funds. The amount of “questionable money” flowing through the bank’s Estonian branch has grown from $150 billion to approximately $234 billion. In response, the CEO of Danske Bank turned in his resignation. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals From […]
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Brazil Moves to Probe Banks After Crypto Exchanges Denied Services
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 09:00
Brazil's antitrust watchdog is investigating major banks for potentially collaborating to prevent crypto brokerages from gaining banking services. Coinbase Refutes Claims in New York Attorney General's Exchange Report
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 07:50
Coinbase and other exchanges have hit back at claims of vulnerability to market manipulation in a report from the New York Attorney General's Office. Coinbase Disputes Claims in New York Attorney General's Exchange Report
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 07:50
Coinbase and other exchanges have hit back at claims of vulnerability to market manipulation in a report from the New York Attorney General's Office. Japanese Regulated Exchange Zaif Hacked – Nearly 6000 BTC Stolen
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 07:25
Japanese government-approved cryptocurrency exchange Zaif has confirmed that it has been hacked. After a preliminary investigation, the exchange says at least 5,966 BTC have been stolen, with an estimated total damage of $60 million. Some of the stolen coins belong to the exchange but the majority belong to customers. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to […]
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Leading Bitcoin Cash Developer Says Future Fork Unlikely
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 06:30
Cryptocurrency forks may slow down in the future, as argued by leaders of several crypto hard fork projects at the CoinDesk Consensus Singapore event. Russian Law Won’t Mention ‘Cryptocurrency’, Russians Won’t Stop Trading
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 05:25
Russia is preparing for the long-awaited legislation tailored to regulate its crypto space. According to the latest reports from Moscow, the term “cryptocurrency” has been taken out of the legal texts. Nevertheless, Russians have no reasons to doubt the existence of the decentralized electronic cash. They have many options to get involved in cryptocurrency, regardless […]
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Messaging Giant LINE Unveils Ambitious Plan for Crypto Token Ecosystem
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 04:31
LINE has revealed new details of its plan to launch a crypto-token economy by the end of this year. Credit Card Cartels Landed With $6.2 Billion Price-Fixing Bill
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 03:25
Visa and Mastercard have run up the mother of all credit card bills. The monopolistic payment providers had been embroiled in a long-running lawsuit instigated by merchants protesting their excessive fees. The credit card giants have now conceded defeat and agreed to settle the price-fixing case for a whopping $6.2 billion. Also read: Raising the Dead: […]
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Crypto Exchange Zaif Hacked In $60 Million, 6,000 Bitcoin Theft
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 01:25
Yet another Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange has been hacked, losing about $60 million worth of cryptocurrency, including 6,000 bitcoins. Crypto Exchange Zaif Hacked In $60 Million Bitcoin Theft
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 01:25
Yet another Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange has been hacked, losing about $60 million worth of cryptocurrency, including 6,000 bitcoins. Brazil’s Biggest Banks Under Investigation For Monopoly In Cryptocurrency Trade
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 20. 01:25
Some of Brazil’s biggest banks have come under investigation for alleged monopolistic tendencies in the trade of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The Administrative Council for Economic Defense, a transparency and competition body, accuses the financial institutions shutting down accounts of brokers trading cryptocurrency without merit. Also read: Zimbabwe’s Golix Battles To Grow Volume After Breaking Into […]
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Ecash's Creator Is Back – And He Thinks He's Built the Fastest Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 00:30
Famed cryptographer and digital money pioneer, David Chaum, revealed he thinks he's built a "better" cryptocurrency. Ecash's Creator Is Back – And He Thinks He's Built the Fastest Blockchain Ever
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 20. 00:30
Famed cryptographer and digital money pioneer, David Chaum, revealed he thinks he's built a "better" cryptocurrency. New App Allows Users to Create a Custodian-Free Bitcoin Trust
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 23:25
On Wednesday, September 19, a team of developers launched a platform called the Open Savings Initiative. The application allows any Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Bitcoin Core (BTC) user to save funds in a time-locked address that cannot be spent until a specific date and time has passed. Also read: Critical Bug Found in Bitcoin Core Invokes […]
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Bitcoin's Price Swings to Nearly $6,500 in Volatile Trading Hour
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 21:25
Bitcoin's volatility was on full display Wednesday when its price swung in a dramatic fashion. Major Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Opens in Singapore Next Month
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 21:25
Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit will reportedly begin operations in Singapore next month. The new exchange will offer Singapore dollar trading as well as crypto-to-crypto pairs in three markets offered by Bittrex, Upbit’s US-based partner. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Upbit Expands to Singapore Dunamu Inc., the operator […]
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Coinbase Hires Fannie Mae Executive as Chief Legal Officer
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 20:45
Coinbase has hired former Fannie Mae executive Brian Brooks as its new chief legal officer. Bitcoin Core Developers Move to Fix Denial-of-Service Software Bug
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 20:01
An abnormally severe bug has been discovered in bitcoin's software, with possible ramifications for lightning users. Raising the Dead: Is Bitcoin Cash Fiat Currency?
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 19:25
Since the inception of cryptocurrency, some critics have dubbed it “just another fiat money.” This has been the wail of anti-crypto combatants. They have succumbed to grasping at straws in order to manufacture any rebuttal against the thing they loathe. It doesn’t matter how valid the argument is so long as it satisfies their desire […]
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3D Printed Gun Advocate Cody Wilson Charged With Child Sexual Assault
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 18:07
Cody Wilson, founder of the 3D printed gun company Defense Distributed and cryptocurrency advocate, has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor. Crypto Advocate Cody Wilson Charged With Child Sexual Assault
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 18:07
Cody Wilson, founder of the 3D printed gun company Defense Distributed and cryptocurrency advocate, has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor. Critical Bug Found in Bitcoin Core Invokes the Multiple Client Argument
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 17:25
Over the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency community has been discussing a critical vulnerability that was found in the Bitcoin Core (BTC) reference client. A bug introduced in Bitcoin Core version 0.14, that also affects all subsequent versions, could have caused a great majority of current Core nodes to crash. According to the developer’s Optech […]
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Commodity Traders, Major Banks Back New Blockchain Platform
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 17:02
A group of commodity traders and financial institutions have unveiled a new blockchain venture. Europol Warns of Crypto Hacks and Mining Malware in Latest Report
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 16:00
Europol has warned against the rising threats of cryptocurrency hacks and mining malware in a new report. Art Exhibition in France to Celebrate Bitcoin’s Tenth Birthday
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 15:25
A group of artists hailing from across the globe will congregate in France to showcase an exhibition celebrating the upcoming tenth anniversary of Bitcoin. The art will be available for purchase using several different cryptocurrencies. Also Read: 8 Surprising Findings from New York’s Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative International Artists Congregate in France to Celebrate Upcoming Tenth […]
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Texas Securities Watchdog Takes Action Against 3 Alleged Crypto Frauds
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 15:00
The Texas State Securities Board has taken emergency action against three crypto investment schemes it alleges are attempting to hoax local investors. US Banking Giant PNC Becomes Latest to Adopt Ripple's xCurrent
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 13:59
PNC Bank's Treasury Management division is to begin accepting cross-border transactions using Ripple's xCurrent product. Binance Reveals Plan to Launch Crypto Exchanges on Almost Every Continent
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 13:25
Binance CEO and founder Zhao Changpeng announced an ambitious plan to build 5-10 fiat-to-crypto exchanges in the next year. 8 Surprising Findings from New York’s Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 12:55
A lot of cryptocurrency traders are sick of hearing about “manipulation”. They just want to buy and sell bitcoin in peace, without Twitter accounts such as Bitfinexed banging on about unnatural market movements. It was thus with some dismay that New York’s Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative was greeted. The report, which dropped yesterday, predictably contains […]
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R3's Hearn and Brown Say Enterprise Blockchain's Day of Reckoning Is Here
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 12:00
Bitcoin apostate Mike Hearn and his R3 colleague Richard Gendal Brown view the enterprise blockchain game as, if not quite zero-sum, something close. Bitcoin Price Lacks Direction After Defense of $6,200
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 11:00
Bitcoin has again entered range-bound trading following a defense of $6,200 yesterday. PBOC Provides Update on Its Crypto Prevention Efforts
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 10:55
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has issued a statement detailing its efforts to stop and prevent crypto and initial coin offering activities in the country. The bank outlines measures against the widespread of overseas exchanges servicing domestic users such as blocking trading platforms and closing down 3,000 trading accounts. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek […]
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Don't Blame Bitcoin Futures for Bear Market, CME Exec Says
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 10:02
Tim McCourt, managing director of CME Group, has said that bitcoin futures are not to be blamed for the slump in the crypto market this year. The Daily: Iran to Allow Mining Hardware Imports, Cyprus Creates Fintech Hub
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 08:55
Following a decision to recognize mining as an industry, the Islamic Republic of Iran is about to legalize the import of mining equipment. Also in The Daily, an executive at a leading Spanish bank insists cryptocurrencies are “perfect” and must be understood; trying to better understand the crypto space, Cyprus has set up a fintech […]
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Swiss Crypto Startup Eidoo Announces Token Tied to the Price of Gold
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 08:00
Eidoo, the multicurrency crypto wallet and decentralized exchange, has announced a new token that's redeemable for actual gold. $10 Trillion US Exchange Takes a Step Toward Crypto: Nasdaq Bids for Cinnober
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 06:40
News wires buzzed this week when the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (Nasdaq) announced its pending purchase of Swedish crypto-friendly stock exchange Cinnober. Nasdaq made “an USD 190m all cash recommended public offer” to the exchange, which it terms a major “financial technology provider to brokers, exchanges and clearing houses worldwide.” It could […]
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US Exchange Takes a Step Toward Crypto: Nasdaq Bids for Cinnober
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 06:40
News wires buzzed this week when the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (Nasdaq) announced its pending purchase of Swedish crypto-friendly stock exchange technology company Cinnober. Nasdaq made “an USD 190m all cash recommended public offer” to the company, which it terms a major “financial technology provider to brokers, exchanges and clearing houses worldwide.” […]
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Trading Legend Don Wilson: Asian Demand High for Bitcoin Futures
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 04:45
Don Wilson, founder of DRW, the Chicago-based high-speed trading firm, discusses his history with cryoto assets and the trends he's seeing in Asia. UK Lawmakers Call For Greater Oversight of Crypto Industry
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 04:00
Citing market volatility and consumer risk, the U.K. Treasury Committee called for increased regulation of the cryptocurrency space in a new report. Denmark’s Largest Bank Took Two Years to Close Accounts of Blacklisted Russian Clients
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 03:50
Denmark’s largest bank, Danske Bank, reportedly knew that some of its Estonian branch’s clients were on the Russian government’s blacklist but did not close their accounts for two years. The bank is currently being probed by three countries over $150 billion money laundering allegations. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals […]
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Singapore Central Banker: No Crypto Tokens We've Seen Are Securities
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 03:06
Damien Pang, head of the Technology Infrastructure Office at Singapore's central bank talks about the authority's insight on DTL and digital tokens. Singapore Central Banker: No Tokens We've Reviewed Need Securities Rules
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 19. 03:06
Damien Pang, head of the Technology Infrastructure Office at Singapore's central bank talks about the authority's insight on DTL and digital tokens. Less Than Two Months Away – Bitcoin Cash Upgrade Discussion Heats Up
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 19. 00:35
Over the past few weeks, Bitcoin Cash supporters have been debating the upcoming hard fork scheduled for November 15th of this year. Most of the community understands, that as of right now, there are two camps that have entirely different visions. It doesn’t seem like a compromise is coming any time soon. Lately, as each […]
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US Confiscates Millions in Cryptocurrencies in Alphabay Forfeiture Case
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 22:30
This month the US District Court of Eastern California has been very busy dealing with cases involving the infamous and now defunct darknet marketplace the Alphabay. The Federal courthouse in Fresno just recently wrapped up the forfeiture case involving the alleged Alphabay leader Alexandre Cazes. Further, the Fresno courthouse has charged and have plans to […]
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Exchanges Round-Up: Palestinians Use Crypto to Transfer Offshore, LXDX Targets Retail Investors
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 20:55
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Palestinians are reportedly turning to crypto brokers to facilitate cross-border transactions, XBT Provider has revealed plans to launch an exchange-traded product that will track between 5-10 cryptocurrencies, and LXDX has announced that it will make its platform available to retail investors. Also Read: P2P Markets Report: Record Volume in […]
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Zimbabwe’s Golix Battles To Grow Volume After Breaking Into Seven African Countries
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 19:25
Zimbabwean cryptocurrency exchange, Golix, is now active in seven countries across Africa, but it may be sometime before everyone buys into the project. Volume is still very low amid what looks like close competition between old and new exchanges fighting for a small, elite, but steadily growing market. A lack of market markers – those wealthy […]
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New York AG Report Faults Crypto Exchanges for Manipulation Risks
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 18:40
The NY Attorney General's Office stated that many crypto exchanges cannot monitor abusive trading activity, and referred 3 for potential violations. A Third of Humanity Remains Financially Excluded
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 17:55
Unrestricted access to financial services is one of the main preconditions for achieving economic freedom. However, large portions of the planet’s population, especially in the developing world, remain excluded from the traditional banking system. The number of the unbanked or underbanked citizens of the industrialized, digitized nations is also unexpectedly high, now when almost everyone, […]
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Coinbase Hires LinkedIn Executive as New Data Chief
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 17:00
Coinbase has brought LinkedIn head of analytics and data science, Michael Li, on as its new vice president of data. High Times Quietly Removes Crypto Payment Option From IPO Website
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 16:00
High Times has removed bitcoin as a payment option for its IPO, just days after admitting it was accepting the cryptocurrency. P2P Markets Report: Record Volume in Peru, Argentina, Philippines
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 15:55
According to Coindance, peer-to-peer (P2P) trading activity has significantly rebounded during recent weeks, following the record low in volume posted for the week of the 1st of September. The increased trading activity appears to have mostly occurred in the Latin American and emerging BTC markets, with record volume posted by the Peruvian, Argentinian, and Philippine Localbitcoins […]
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XRP Price Bucks Bearish Market Mood to Hit 13-Day High
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 15:15
XRP is reporting double-digit gains today, despite a generally bearish trend across the wider crypto markets. 55% of All BTC Is Parked in Whale-Sized Wallets
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 14:25
If the huge amount of BTC locked in the wallets of long-term investors is anything to by, bitcoin’s nascent adopters are in no hurry to cash out. Many of the coins accrued and stored in the cryptocurrency’s earliest days have yet to move. Also read: BTC Hashpower Doubles During Bear Market as Miners Sacrifice Profit for […]
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Gemalto Taps R3 Tech for Blockchain Identity Pilot
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 14:00
Digital security firm Gemalto is teaming up blockchain startup R3 to pilot a new platform aimed to bring digital identities closer to the mainstream. This DEX Is Enabling Merchant Payments in Any Ethereum Token
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 12:59
Kyber Network is adapting the liquidity tool it uses within its decentralized exchange to allow businesses to accept payments in any ethereum token. Five Major Banks Penalized in State Funds Theft Case in Kenya
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 12:30
Kenya’s central bank has penalized five major commercial banks for handling stolen state funds in the corruption scandal involving the country’s National Youth Service and Ministry of Devolution and Planning. In addition, the banks’ CEOs and employees could face arrest, fines, and jail time. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals […]
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Novel Botnet Hunts Down and Destroys Crypto Mining Malware
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 12:00
A newly discovered botnet is seeking out and removing crypto-mining malware, but why it has been created is still unknown. Bitcoin Price Outlook Worsens After Drop to Five-Day Lows
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 11:00
Bitcoin's drop to $6,200 on Monday has increased the odds of a move toward key support below $6,000. PR: INLOCK Signs MoU with Institutional Lending Provider – Partners with Major CEE Crypto ATM Manufacturer to Test Its Platform
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 09:30
BUDAPEST (SEPTEMBER 18, 2018) -- INLOCK, a crypto lending platform where licensed lenders can compete for borrowers who want to use their cryptocurrency as collateral for loans, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an institutional lending provider and entered a partnership with one of the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEE) region’s biggest crypto ATM manufacturers to test its Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The company launched the ICO for its ILK token on September 15, the anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse.
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$1 Billion Blockchain Fund Founders Plan Japanese Yen Stablecoin
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 09:30
Founding partners of the $1 billion blockchain fund backed by a Chinese city government are planning to roll out a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin. Digital Assets Don't Change Reporting Needs, SEC's Top Accountant Says
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 08:00
The arrival of cryptos doesn't alter the need to maintain proper accounting records, the SEC's Wesley Bricker said Monday. Robinhood Accused of Taking from Younger Investors to Benefit Wall Street Traders
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 07:50
Journalist Logan Kane of Seeking Alpha conducted a deep dive on the practices of popular stock and cryptocurrency trading smartphone application Robinhood. According to Mr. Kane, “it seems that today’s Robinhood takes from the millennial and gives to the high-frequency trader. Not only does Robinhood accept payment for order flow, but on a back-of-the-envelope calculation, […]
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Palestinians Are Using Bitcoin to Transact Across Borders Amid Conflict
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 18. 04:03
For a small community of users in the occupied territories, bitcoin has become an economic lifeline to the outside world. But it can do only so much. Security Specialist Wizsec Gives Insight on the Billion Dollar BTC Wallet
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 18. 01:55
The bitcoin security specialists Wizsec has recently explained to the public that the wallet that held more than 111,000 BTC did not derive from the Silk Road marketplace, and it’s also not one of the Mt Gox wallets. Further Wizsec detailed today that a recent article had quoted the organization by cherry-picking quotes which in […]
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Bithumb and Coinone Terminating Fiat Withdrawals for Unverified Crypto Traders
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 23:55
Two major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have announced that they will no longer allow unverified users to make withdrawals in Korean won. Starting next month, users of Bithumb and Coinone must have verified real-name accounts in order to deposit and withdraw the fiat currency. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals […]
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More Banks Sanctioned for AML, Fraud-Related Violations
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 21:55
When societies discuss cryptocurrencies, the argument that the decentralized and unregulated nature of the crypto space leaves the door open to abuse, like money laundering and financial fraud, is often put forward by officials and authorities. However, a string of cases involving precisely these sins, and many, many banks, show that regulations are largely ineffective […]
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Ether Just Erased Half of Last Week's 35% Rally
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 21:20
The world's second-largest cryptocurrency, ether (ETH), erased half of last week's rally today amid a broader market sell-off. Cryptojacking Scripts Found on Local Indian Government Sites
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 20:30
Municipal government websites in Andhra Pradesh are running cryptojacking scripts, a group of security researchers found earlier this month. Custodial vs Non-Custodial Crypto Swap: Which Offers the Best Exchange Rate?
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 19:55
If you’re planning to swap between cryptocurrencies, there is no shortage of options. Many people will use a centralized exchange such as Binance, but there are also non-custodial solutions such as Flyp.me. There are pros and cons to both models in terms of privacy, speed, and value for the money. The following review will focus […]
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Ukrainian Parliament Proposes Taxing Crypto-Related Profits
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 19:00
The Ukrainian parliament has introduced a bill outlining taxes on cryptocurrency-related profits. Ethereum Dapp Bancor Is Expanding to EOS for Fast, Free Transactions
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 18:00
Bancor has announced plans to launch on EOS, expanding its decentralized token exchange protocol to a second blockchain. Seoul-Based Food Delivery Service Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 17:55
This week Bitcoin Cash (BCH) fans were pleased to hear another well-known merchant is now supporting BCH for payments. The South Korea-based food dispatch platform called Shuttle Delivery now accepts BCH for door-to-door meal deliveries throughout the Seoul region. Also read: Gemini Dollar Code Review Reveals the Stablecoin’s Accounts Can Be Frozen Food Service Shuttle Delivery in […]
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North Queensland is Becoming a Hub of BCH Accepting Businesses
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 15:55
The northern part of the Australian state, Queensland, is bustling with cryptocurrency energ. The region is extremely passionate towards one specific decentralized peer-to-peer electronic currency — bitcoin cash (BCH). Also Read: Netherlands’ Largest Bank ING Group Fined $900M for Money Laundering North Queensland Bitcoin Cash Merchant Adoption Expanded 52% Last Month Over the last few months, […]
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Cloudflare Launches Decentralized Web Gateway at Its First 'Crypto Week'
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 15:30
Cloudflare intends to announce a new cryptography-related product every day this week. The first: a gateway to access the InterPlanetary File System. Blockchain Can Help Solve Swathe of Environmental Issues, Says WEF Study
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 14:00
Research by the World Economic Forum and PwC has identified over 65 ways blockchain could address some of the most urgent environmental challenges. The Secret to Better Government Is Less Government
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 13:55
Governments. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them, right? From first world countries to war-torn hellholes, bemoaning politicians is de rigueur. Yet for all their flaws, we tend to view our elected officials as a necessary evil, for if they weren’t in office, the country would descend into anarchy. At least that’s what we’ve […]
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Galaxy, BlockTower Lead $16 Million Funding for Crypto Project Caspian
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 12:59
Caspian, a project aimed at giving crypto traders better tools, has attracted $16 million in funding from top industry investors. Galaxy Capital Leads $16 Million Funding for Crypto Project Caspian
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 12:59
Caspian, a project aimed at giving crypto traders better tools, has attracted $16 million in funding from top industry investors. US Court Seizes Lambo, Crypto Millions from Dead Dark Web Kingpin
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 12:00
The U.S. Department of Justice has won the right to confiscate money and items Alexandre Cazes enjoyed from his dark web e-commerce empire's riches. The Daily: Wirex Expands to Canada, Coin Stats Syncs Exchange Transactions
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 11:55
Wirex, the popular European crypto card provider, has announced it’s expanding to Canada and we have the details covered in The Daily. Also in the rubric, the Coin Stats mobile app now synchronizes transactions from several exchanges, a coin claiming to have AML and KYC features is listed on a major exchange, and the UK […]
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$6,550: Bitcoin Charts Suggest New Target for Price Rally
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 11:00
Bitcoin's corrective rally seems to have stalled around $6,550, making it a key level to beat for the bulls. Tezos Token Makes Gains in Approach to Official Launch
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 10:00
The prospect of Tezos' official launch Monday has revved up investor interest in the project's XTZ token, pushing prices up 30% in a week. BTC Hashpower Doubles During Bear Market as Miners Sacrifice Profit for Position
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 09:55
According to Fundstrat analyst Sam Doctor, it appears Bitcoin Core (BTC) hashpower has doubled since just before the start of summer. That figure is impressive considering the lingering and deep bear market. “Even with upgrades to existing equipment, implies almost 1GW of new power consumption vs 5.2GW in May ’18m” Mr. Doctor tweeted. “Breakeven now […]
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PR: EasyVisual Blasts Advertising Market with New Channel for Brand Promotion
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 09:30
Imagine a perfect world where the advertisement of your brand is shown only to target audience any time they use their phones. The targeting is based on location, gender, education and other characteristics which gives advertisers and brands only real views for real possible clients. The advertising market launches more and more more application that are developed in accordance with brands’ requirements and provide a possibility to set detailed configurations and make promotion process simpler. One of the companies has recently launched a mobile application which is claimed to become the next revolution in the advertising market and we are about to tell you why it worths your attention.
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LG's Mobile Arm to Trial Blockchain Payments for Overseas Travelers
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 09:00
South Korean telco LG Uplus is to trial a blockchain-based mobile payment service aimed to let travelers save fees when shopping abroad. Mastercard Patent Filings Tout Blockchain for Immutable Data Records
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 08:00
A group of Mastercard patent applications outline how blockchain technology can be used to securely record transaction information. Japanese Regulator Unveils Crypto Regulation Updates
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 06:12
Japan’s financial regulator has recently unveiled the current state of the crypto regulations in the country. Three crypto operators are currently being reviewed. With 160 companies wanting to enter the space, the regulator plans to add more personnel to help review new applicants. In addition, a self-regulatory plan for crypto exchanges has also been submitted […]
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Gas Ain't Gold: Why Ether's Price Could Tank Even If Ethereum Succeeds
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 17. 03:50
Even if ethereum succeeds as a smart contracts platform, its cryptocurrency might still fail as a long-term store of value, writes Michael J. Casey. Exchanges Round-Up: Coinbase to Hire 130, EF Hutton Backs Acex Exchange
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 03:25
In cryptocurrency exchange news, Coinbase plans to hire 130 additional staff at its New York office by the end of 2019, a recently announced exchange which will be backed EF Hutton has declared that it will launch before January 2019, and Digifinex has announced that it will replace its USDT pairings for TUSD. Also Read: Growing […]
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Google Security Expert Warns Against Bitcoin Bragging Online
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 17. 01:25
Mark Risher, Google’s director of product management, Google Identity, account security, and spam & abuse, recently urged cryptocurrency investors not to brag about their virtual currency holdings online. Also Read: Netherlands’ Largest Bank ING Group Fined $900M for Money Laundering Google Security Expert Cautions Traders Against Boasting Online In a recent interview with CNBC, Google security […]
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Nigerian President Demands HSBC Bank Return $100M in Stolen Money
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 23:28
Decentralised cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are anathema to traditional banking. Bitcoin allows people to trade directly with each other, bypassing banks, the conventional middlemen. Banks make money by charging fees for the services they provide, including keeping one’s money in a bank. It is no surprise, therefore, that they hate cryptocurrency. But banks aren’t guiltless, they […]
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Growing Number of Indian Crypto Exchanges Say Fiat Support Is Back Despite RBI Ban
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 20:28
A growing number of crypto exchanges in India have announced the return of fiat deposit and withdrawal support despite the crypto banking ban imposed by the country’s central bank. Several other exchanges in the country also allow their users to use Indian rupees to buy and cash out cryptocurrencies through their exchange-escrow peer-to-peer (P2P) services. […]
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Netherlands’ Largest Bank ING Group Fined $900M for Money Laundering
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 18:28
This week Dutch authorities revealed to the public that the Netherlands’ largest financial services provider, ING, had violated numerous money laundering laws because they didn’t scrutinize unusual transactions and certain accounts. Also Read: Public Anger Forces Bank CFO to Quit Over Huge Money Laundering Affair Netherlands’ Largest Bank Admits: “ING Clients Used Their Bank Accounts for […]
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Don’t Hate EU Internet Regulation – Defy It
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 16:28
The European Union has come in for criticism over its repeated attempts to regulate the web. Critics assert that waves of EU legislation are suppressing free expression, impairing the user experience and, most heinously, “killing memes”. The solution, for those who take this view, would appear to be simple: don’t hate on the EU – […]
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Peter Thiel: Crypto vs AI Dichotomy Will Determine the Future of Humanity
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 14:28
From time to time we all need a reminder that Bitcoin is much more than just an asset that can be checked on a daily price chart. Peter Thiel reveals that he believes the “crypto vs AI dichotomy” will shape the future of humanity, presenting us with a choice between a Big Brother totalitarian government […]
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The Daily: Binance Tests Fiat Exchange, Russians Mull Crypto Platforms
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 12:28
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will start testing a fiat currency trading platform in Singapore and we’ve got the story in Sunday’s edition of The Daily. Also, two islands in Russia are competing to host the country’s first regulated exchange, and the ECB says Europe doesn’t need a central bank issued crypto. […]
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Proof of Use? Civil Believes This ICO Model Lets It Sell Anyone Tokens Legally
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 16. 10:00
Amid regulatory uncertainty, the ICO industry has all but cut off retail investors. But will a new model open it up again? Civil is testing it. Could This ICO Model Let Anyone Sell Tokens Legally? Civil Thinks So
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 16. 10:00
Amid regulatory uncertainty, the ICO industry has all but cut off retail investors. But will a new model open it up again? Civil is testing it. Exchanges Round-Up: Aus Regulators Doubt Coinjar Volume, Paysend Partners With Bitstamp
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 09:25
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Australia’s financial regulators have expressed skepticism regarding Coinjar’s purported trade volume, Paysend has partnered with Bitstamp to facilitate cryptocurrency purchases through its Global Account, and Seed Cx has announced a $15 million USD Series B funding round. Also Read: A Decade After Lehman Brothers Died: Mises, Satoshi, Bitcoin, and […]
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Open Heart Surgery: Inside Ethereum's Crucial Replacement of the EVM
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 16. 09:15
The virtual machine that allows ethereum to compute everything in a decentralized way is getting a massive overhaul. Open Heart Surgery: Inside Ethereum's Race to Replace the EVM
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 16. 09:15
The virtual machine that allows ethereum to compute everything in a decentralized way is getting a massive overhaul. EVM 2.0: Inside the Race to Replace the Heart of Ethereum
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 16. 09:15
The virtual machine that allows ethereum to compute everything in a decentralized way is getting a massive overhaul. Wyoming’s Crypto Cowboys: First State Hackathon Lures 27 Teams
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 07:25
Over nearly three days on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie, more than two dozen hacker teams competed for cash and prizes in the state’s first ever Wyohackathon: Breakin’ Through. Organized by the Wyoming Blockchain Coalition, the event included speakers from industry luminaries, and all three of the state’s gubernatorial candidates made an appearance. […]
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$150B Money Laundering Probe of Danske Bank Implicates Citigroup and Deutsche Bank
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 05:25
U.S. law enforcement agencies have started their money laundering investigations of Danske Bank, Denmark’s largest bank, according to the Wall Street Journal. Citigroup and Deutsche Bank have been implicated. Danske Bank is also currently under investigation by Denmark and Estonia and its CEO reportedly ignored warnings of suspicious transactions. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to […]
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Gemini Dollar Code Review Reveals the Stablecoin’s Accounts Can Be Frozen
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 03:25
This week a blockchain researcher named Alex Lebed published a code review on the new stablecoin, the gemini dollar, created by the Gemini Trust cryptocurrency firm. According to Lebed’s study, gemini dollar accounts can be frozen by the exchange, and the tokens can be turned into non-transferable assets. Also read: Markets Update: Short Term Recovery – Is […]
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Alternative Crypto Bills Presented in Ukraine and Russia
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 16. 00:35
Draft laws employing alternative approaches to regulating digital currencies have been introduced in Ukraine and Russia. In Kiev, a bill that classifies cryptocurrency as an asset, unit of exchange and store of value has been filed in the Rada and it’s supported by both deputies and representatives of the industry. In Moscow, the managers of […]
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Op-ed: The Case for Adding CTOR to Bitcoin Cash in November
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 22:15
The following opinion piece on Canonical Transaction Ordering (CTOR) was written by Jonald Fyookball the lead developer of Electron Cash. Canonical Transaction Ordering (“CTOR”) is one of the planned changes for the November 2018 Bitcoin Cash protocol upgrade. There has been quite a bit of discussion in the Bitcoin Cash community about this change. Also […]
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A Decade After Lehman Brothers Died: Mises, Satoshi, Bitcoin, and Wall Street Worship
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 20:15
September 15, 2018 brings the post-industrial financial world to a ten-year milestone. Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. was officially shuttered on this day in 2008, rocking the entire planet. The event occurred just 110 days before a revolution its collapse helped to spawn: Bitcoin. A little-known economic philosopher, Ludwig von Mises, tried to warn many years ahead […]
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Markets Update: Short Term Recovery – Is a Bullish Reversal in Sight?
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 16:30
Cryptocurrency prices are back on the mend after a great majority of digital assets plunged last week losing 10-20 percent or more in value. Since then, the digital currency economy has regained some strength bouncing back from a low of US$186 billion to $205 billion on Saturday, September 15. Also read: Test Driving the Money Button […]
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Wendy McElroy: Crypto and the New Cold War
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 15:00
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 10, Part 4 Crypto and the New Cold War History is written by the victors. -Winston Churchill Success is a great deodorant. -Elizabeth Taylor The winning side of a war writes the narrative; politicians, cultural leaders, educators, and the media create […]
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The Daily: Bitfinex Building Decentralized Exchange, Bitpanda Adds Zcash
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 12:05
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex is working on a project to launch a decentralized trading platform and we’ve got all the details here. Also in The Daily, Bitpanda adds Zcash to its offerings, Bitvo launches technical analysis tools, and Monex makes executive changes at Coincheck. Also read: Dapp Revival, Remme Launch, 1 Million Cryptokitties Bitfinex Develops Decentralized […]
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Coinbase's New NYC Office to Hire 100 in Wall Street Crypto Push
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 15. 10:00
Crypto industry unicorn Coinbase has aggressive growth plans for its newly opened New York office, which caters to institutional clients. Mexico Publishes Crypto Rules, Puts Central Bank in Charge
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 09:35
The government of Mexico has published provisions regarding cryptocurrency. The Bank of Mexico will decide which cryptocurrencies are legal and fintech companies must gain approval from the central bank to operate in the crypto space. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Fintech Law Applies to Crypto The Mexican government published […]
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Grin Is Hard Forking Every Six Months to Keep ASICs Off the Network
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 15. 09:15
Amid crypto's war on ASICs, the Grin community is taking a new approach – shut them out for a limited time with consistent hard forks. Overstock to Offer Bitcoin for Sale After Acquiring Bitsy.com Biometric Wallet
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 07:15
Medici Ventures, a blockchain/crypto specific division of Overstock.com, has acquired Bitsy.com in an effort to finally merge the worlds of online retail with decentralized, digital cash facilitated by the Bitsy’s new biometric wallet. The Crypto Winter, assuming it ends at some point, might be best defined by what companies in the space did to prepare for […]
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Test Driving the Money Button — Simple Enough for a 9-Year Old
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 05:15
On September 13 the Money Button launched, allowing people the ability to integrate a Bitcoin Cash-powered payment button into any website or application. This week we tested the Money Button’s user interface with a website to see how easy it is to add a digital currency payment button. Also read: Ledger Nano S Review: Can […]
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Poor Internet Access Could Slow Down Cryptocurrency Growth In Africa
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 03:15
Africa is often lauded as the next big thing for cryptocurrency adoption and development. But could poor internet access and connectivity slow down progress? A new report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) shows that it will cost $450 billion to connect 1.5 billion people – most of them in Africa – to the internet. […]
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Crypto-Flashbacks: How the Media Pumped the ICO Known as Paycoin
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 15. 01:15
Just recently Josh Garza was sentenced to 21 months of prison and six months of home confinement for his role in the many Ponzi scams like Gaw Miners, Zen Miners, Hashlets, and of course the controversial Paycoin that appeared in 2014. Back then lots of people were scammed by Garza’s schemes but he had a […]
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Cofound.it Voluntarily Winds Up, Prompting Suspension of Token Trading
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 23:15
In a surprise move, tokenized project Cofound.it has elected to cease operations. The project, whose CFI token traded on Bitfinex, has decided to call it a day after reflecting on the changing market and the downturn that has turned once vibrant projects into barely going concerns. Onlookers will be watching to see whether Cofound.it’s decision […]
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A Top-20 Crypto Exchange Is Replacing Tether With a Rival Stablecoin
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 21:15
Tether, despite questions surrounding its finances, remains the dominant stablecoin. Following a recent announcement, is that starting to change? RBI Ban Hearing Delayed – Indian Supreme Court Too Busy for Crypto This Week
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 21:10
All petitions against the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are supposed to have been heard by the country’s supreme court on September 11. However, the court has been busy every day this week and has postponed the RBI ban hearing. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator […]
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No Longer Beta: $200 Million Tezos Blockchain Will Be Official Mainnet Soon
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 19:45
Starting Monday, the beta phase for the Tezos blockchain will be over. The $1 Billion Tezos Blockchain Is Officially Launching Monday
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 19:45
Starting Monday, the beta phase for the Tezos blockchain will be over. Bitpay CCO Holds Pessimistic Outlook for Altcoins
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 19:15
In a recent interview, Sonny Singh, the chief commercial officer (CCO) of Bitpay, Inc, shared his outlook for the cryptocurrencies, emphasizing his optimism for the bitcoin markets, whilst also espousing a grim outlook for altcoins. Also Read: Bittrex to Launch Crypto Exchange in Malta Next Month “Big Entrants” Coming to Crypto Next Year – Sonny Singh […]
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Circle Survey Finds Twice As Many Men Invest in Cryptocurrencies As Women
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 18:36
The survey also found that roughly 25 percent of millennials are interested in investing in cryptocurrencies over the next year. Brave Launches Legal Offensive on Google Ads Data Collection Practices
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 17:31
The startup behind Brave Browser has filed regulatory complaints against Google over the "massive" amount of user data exposed in online advertising. Bitgo Attains Regulatory Approval in United States
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 17:20
Bitgo, a cryptocurrency security and custody company, has been granted regulatory approval to provide its storage services to the United States. Specifically, Bitgo will target U.S.-based institutional investors with its “Bitgo Trust Company.” Also Read: Corporate Creditors Can Now File Claims for Mt Gox Restitution Bitgo Approved by South Dakota Regulators The South Dakota Division of […]
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Ethereum's Constantinople Hard Fork to Activate on Testnet in October
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 16:21
Ethereum developers have confirmed an upcoming upgrade will activate on Ropsten around October 9. Bittrex to Launch Crypto Exchange in Malta Next Month
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 15:40
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is reportedly launching a crypto exchange in Malta at the beginning of next month. Bittrex says the new platform will allow them to list coins “a lot faster.” It will operate within the regulatory framework established by the European Union and the Maltese government. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter […]
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Ether Records Highest Daily Trading Volume in 12 Months
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 15:01
Ether's recovery from 13-month lows is being backed by daily trading volume not seen for a year. Ethereum's Ether Token Records Highest Trading Volume in 12 Months
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 15:01
Ether's recovery from 13-month lows is being backed by daily trading volume not seen for a year. ECB Has 'No Plans' to Issue a Digital Euro, Says Mario Draghi
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 14:11
The chief of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, said Friday that the institution has "no plans" to issue a digital currency, Reuters reports. Josh Garza Sentenced to Prison and Fined $9M over GAW & Paycoin Scam
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 13:40
U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Connecticut has announced Homero Joshua Garza (Josh Garza) has been sentenced to “21 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, the first six months of which [Mr. Garza] must spend in home confinement, for his role in his companies’ purported generation and sale of virtual currency.” The […]
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Medici-Backed Bitsy Launches User-Friendly Crypto Wallet to Boost Adoption
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 12:59
Bitsy, a Medici Ventures portfolio firm, wants to spur crypto adoption with the launch of an ultra-simple, beginner-friendly wallet. Medici-Backed Bitsy Launches User-Friendly Crypto Wallet
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 12:59
Bitsy, a Medici Ventures portfolio firm, wants to spur crypto adoption with the launch of an ultra-simple, beginner-friendly wallet. Korea Taps Samsung's Blockchain Tech to Fight Customs Fraud
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 12:00
South Korea's Customs Service is looking to adopt Samsung's blockchain tech to launch a decentralized exports clearance system. The Daily: Dapp Revival, Remme Launch, 1 Million Cryptokitties
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 11:40
There are green shoots of recovery throughout the crypto markets today, which some have attributed to Morgan Stanley’s reported foray into the field. We’ve got all the details on that one, plus other tales from across the cryptosphere on what’s shaping up to be a bullish day for bitcoin. Also read: New French Law Sets Out […]
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Bitcoin Price Takes a $200 Tumble After Eight-Day Highs
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 11:00
Despite a $200 pullback from eight-day highs today, bitcoin's recovery looks intact on technical charts. IBM, Hacera Create Distributed 'Yellow Pages' for Blockchain Networks
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 09:30
IBM has partnered to launch a yellow-pages-like directory allowing interested firms to look up and contact different projects in the blockchain space. R3's CordaCon Event Sees Big News, Packed Talks and Blockchain Converts
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 08:30
R3's annual Corda event appeared to be in rude health this year, with packed presentations and some notable news announcements. How to Use a VPN in the EU to Access the Uncensored Web
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 08:15
If you’re reading these words from within the European Union, you may have had to first check a box confirming your consent. Ever since the EU’s GDPR law came into effect, the internet has become a minefield of opt-in forms. With the passing of the controversial Articles 11 and 13 this week, the web looks […]
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SBI to Roll Out Ripple DLT-Based Payments App on iOS, Android
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 06:15
Having revealed the plan in March, Japan's SBI Holdings says it will roll out a Ripple DLT-based payments app for iOS and Android this autumn. Corporate Creditors Can Now File Claims for Mt Gox Restitution
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 06:15
This week the trustee in charge of the Mt Gox legal case has announced that corporate customers can now file rehabilitation claims for the October 22 deadline. The news follows the claim process that started for non-corporate customers on August 23. Also read: Mt. Gox Victims Must Take Claims to Tokyo, Not US, Judge Rules Corporate […]
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New French Law Sets Out Guidelines For ICOs
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 04:15
After slashing taxes on profits made from cryptocurrency trading by more than half, France has now implemented a new legal framework for initial coin offerings (ICOs). Is Europe’s third largest economy transforming into a haven for cryptocurrency? Also read: Faced With Cash And Forex Shortages, Zimbabweans Turn To Bitcoin – Even When It’s Banned French Lawmakers […]
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Ethereum's Vlad Zamfir Claims Breakthrough In Blockchain Sharding
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 04:00
Ethereum researcher Vlad Zamfir has coded up the base architecture of upcoming scaling solution, sharding. Ethereum's Vlad Zamfir Claims Milestone In Blockchain Sharding
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 14. 04:00
Ethereum researcher Vlad Zamfir has coded up the base architecture of upcoming scaling solution, sharding. Bitmain’s $50M ‘Permissionless Ventures’ First Project: BCH Dev Con
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 02:15
Cryptocurrency mining hardware giant, Bitmain, is sponsoring a Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hackathon in the United States — San Francisco, to be exact. For the China-based company, BCH Dev Con is the first project financed by its $50 million fund, Permissionless Ventures (PV). Also read: Mt. Gox Victims Must Take Claims to Tokyo, Not US, Judge […]
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Bitcoin Cash Can Scale Exponentially and Support the Global Economy
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 14. 00:45
For well over a year now the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) protocol has shown quite a bit of capability as far as on-chain scaling is concerned. The creator of Bitcoin knew that the technology had to expand in scale quite vastly in order to accept the magnitude of global commerce and businesses on the blockchain. In […]
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Do You Have What it Takes to Write Op-Ed Articles for Bitcoin.com?
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 22:45
We will now accept regular op-ed article submissions for the bitcoin.com news page. We want to provide crypto-enthusiasts, idea-mongers, futurists, and iconoclasts an opportunity to share their notions with the world. We currently receive about 2.5 million page-views per month, and my hope is to inspire the crypto-intelligentsia within our community to produce brilliant articles. […]
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Local Officials in Ohio Seek Proposals for Blockchain Identity Trial
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 21:05
Dublin, Ohio wants to develop a prototype blockchain platform that will serve as a decentralized voting and identity system. 
Abra App Launches Support for Bitcoin Cash Deposits and Withdrawals
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 20:45
Users of the cryptocurrency exchange and wallet app Abra can now make deposits and withdrawals to their accounts with bitcoin cash (BCH). Bill Barhydt, the founder and CEO of the company, also published a video chat with Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver about bitcoin cash. Also Read: The Daily: Shapeshift Shuts Down Prism, Jamie Dimon Wants to […]
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Indian Central Bank Argues Cryptos 'Not Valid' as Currency in Court Battle
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 19:15
The Reserve Bank of India has argued at the Supreme Court that bitcoin cannot be recognized as either money or currency. Exchanges Round-Up: Spotware Launches “Out-of-the-Box” Platform, Huobi to Rebrand Hadax
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 18:45
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Spotware has announced the launch of an “out-of-the-box” cryptocurrency exchange platform, Huobi has announced that it’s Autonomous Digital Asset Exchange will be rebranded to “Huobi Next” before merging with Huobi Global, and Liechtenstein’s financial regulator will hold off on introducing legislation governing the operations of crypto-to-crypto virtual currency […]
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Back Over $200 Billion: 3 Reasons Crypto Prices Could Be Heading Higher
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 18:35
The cryptocurrency markets are rallying today with ether leading the pack. But will it last? Three signs give reasons for investors to be hopeful. Landmark Crypto Crime Case Ends With Jail Sentence for GAW CEO
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 17:45
The sentencing caps a saga that began in 2014 with allegations that GAW functioned as a Ponzi scheme by selling more mining power than it had. FOAM Is Live: Decentralized World Map Launches on Ethereum
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 17:00
A project that aims to build a more resilient, reliable GPS using smart contracts is up and running on the ethereum blockchain. Markets Update: Ethereum Leads Strong Altcoin Rally
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 16:45
Since yesterday’s update, the cryptocurrency markets have produced a strong bounce over the last 24 hours. Of the top ten cryptocurrencies by market cap, Ethereum, and Monero were the day’s top gainers – both of which have posted gains of over 15% in the last 24 hours. Also Read: Markets Update: ETH Hits 14-Month Low Amid […]
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A New Line of Powerful ASIC Miners Is Coming to Ethereum
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 16:05
Chen Min, formerly Canaan's chief chip maker, is releasing a line of ethereum ASICs through her new venture, Linzhi. Vault Launches Crypto Collectibles Wallet on Apple's App Store
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 15:00
Vault wants to boost crypto adoption with its new iOS wallet that stores non-fungible tokens and other crypto collectibles. Crypto Featured in British Soap Coronation Street With 8 Million Viewers
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 14:51
Cryptocurrency is a major plot of the longest-running British soap opera Coronation Street this week. Each of the show’s episodes currently has about 8 million viewers. A character in the show invested in a cryptocurrency back in 2011. After some research, he thinks he is sitting on a fortune. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to […]
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Faced With Cash And Forex Shortages, Zimbabweans Turn To Bitcoin – Even When It’s Banned
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 13:20
Cryptocurrency may be banned in Zimbabwe, but bitcoin is helping ordinary folk make payments bank-free. It makes for a great fit for the more than 10 million Zimbabweans who lack access to basic banking services. And it’s even more beneficial to the banked few, a distrusting lot, keen to protect their savings against bank failure, […]
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BitGo Receives Regulatory Approval to Custody Crypto Assets
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 13:14
Crypto security startup BitGo has received approval in the U.S. to act as a qualified custodian for digital assets. Constantinople Ahead: What You Need to Know About Ethereum's Big Upgrade
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 12:00
Constantinople, ethereum's next system-wide upgrade, is coming soon to a node near you. Here's what it means. Former RBI Governor Stirs Up PMO India – Time For Better Banks
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 11:50
Bank frauds in India have opened a can of worms this year, leaving the public questioning concepts such as board, governance, public sector, bankruptcy, and investor transparency with anxiety and anger. As a former RBI Governor raises more questions with the Prime Minister’s Office, it’s time to bring crypto finance to the debate. Also read: Thai […]
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Bitcoin Price Looks North After Passing $6.4K Resistance
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 11:00
Having found acceptance above the key hurdle of $6,400, bitcoin's corrective rally looks to be gathering pace. The Daily: Shapeshift Shuts Down Prism, Jamie Dimon Wants to Be President
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 10:10
In today’s edition of The Daily we cover stories about Shapeshift shutting down its decentralized portfolio platform Prism, the bitcoin-hating CEO of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, thinking he can be elected US President, an exchange expanding to 20 more states, and further censorship of bitcoin-related accounts on Chinese social media. Also Read: 66% of Cryptocurrency […]
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Mt Gox's Corporate Creditors Can Now File Claims for Bitcoin Refunds
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 10:03
Corporate creditors of the long-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox can now enter online claims for refunds of trapped bitcoin assets. Blockchain Could Boost Trade Finance by $1 Trillion, WEF Research Says
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 08:20
Blockchain technology can help global businesses generate an extra $1 trillion in trade finance, according to World Economic Forum research. Canadian Regulated Bitcoin Trust Achieves Mutual Fund Trust Status
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 08:10
A Canadian regulated bitcoin trust has achieved the mutual fund trust status, allowing eligible investors to invest in the trust through government-sponsored tax-efficient investment plans. The investment is approved by the Ontario Securities Commission and the British Columbia Securities Commission. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Mutual Fund Trust Status […]
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Mt. Gox Victims Must Take Claims to Tokyo, Not US, Judge Rules
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 06:40
Since its implosion back in 2014, the Mt. Gox exchange hacks continue to loom large within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania determined recently it does not have jurisdiction in a case involving Gox victims and a bank closely associated, in effect condemning victims to redress their grievances […]
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Japan's FSA Expands Crypto Team to Handle Exchange License Reviews
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 06:15
Japan's financial regulator is recruiting more people next year to handle the growing interest among Japanese companies in a crypto exchange license. US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Issues Its First Crypto Disciplinary Action
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 05:10
The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has taken its first disciplinary action involving cryptocurrencies. The authority charges a broker with fraudulent and unlawful distribution of unregistered crypto securities. The owner allegedly “attempted to lure public investment in his worthless public company” by issuing “the first minable coin backed by marketable securities.” Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges […]
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FINRA Issues Its First Crypto Disciplinary Action
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 05:10
The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has taken its first disciplinary action involving cryptocurrencies. The authority charges a broker with fraudulent and unlawful distribution of unregistered crypto securities. The owner allegedly “attempted to lure public investment in his worthless public company” by issuing “the first minable coin backed by marketable securities.” Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges […]
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10 Years After Lehman: Bitcoin and Wall Street Are Closer Than Ever
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 04:00
Bitcoin, born into the flames of the credit crisis, seemed like a rebellion against a broken financial system. Ten years later, is that still true? Government-Funded Drug Trafficking Makes USD the World’s Dirtiest Currency
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 03:40
Pablo Escobar. Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán. Rick Ross. Household names, each and every one of them; drug lords collectively responsible for punting billions of dollars’ worth of narcotics. Yet their crimes pale in comparison to those their prosecutors have been perpetrating for years. After decades of fueling proxy wars and trafficking, the US government has […]
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Manufacturing Giant Rostec to Manage Data on Waves Blockchain Platform
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 13. 02:10
The Russian state-owned conglomerate will develop a blockchain to manage data on its vast holdings, which include car, helicopter and firearms makers. Sales Tax and Bitcoin in the United States Can Be Confusing
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 02:10
Over the last two years in the US, the federal government and states have been trying to grasp the concept of cryptocurrencies and apply them to traditional finance laws like taxes. The task has proven to be extremely difficult for federal agencies and officials however. One confusing issue is the application of state sales tax […]
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Huobi ‘Aggressively’ Enters Japanese Market With Plans to Become the Largest Exchange
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 00:40
Crypto exchange Huobi is entering the Japanese market by acquiring a majority stake in one of the 16 government-approved crypto exchanges in the country. The company says it plans to “aggressively scale this trading platform into the largest in Japan,” with an eye on global expansion in the future. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to […]
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Huobi to ‘Aggressively’ Enter Japanese Market
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 13. 00:40
Crypto exchange Huobi is entering the Japanese market by acquiring a majority stake in one of the 16 government-approved crypto exchanges in the country. The company says it plans to “aggressively scale this trading platform into the largest in Japan,” with an eye on global expansion in the future. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to […]
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Cash to Crypto Trade Blooming in Moscow, Reports Say
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 23:10
Buying cryptocurrency in Russia these days increasingly means parting with fiat cash, be it Russian rubles or American dollars. According to numbers quoted by local media, the 24-hour market turnover, just in Moscow, reaches a staggering $50 million dollars on peak days. Some say the cash-crypto trade resembles the wild-wild-east street forex of the 90s, […]
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High Profile Cryptocurrency Firms Hope to Influence US Law
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 21:40
A group of cryptocurrency luminaries and businesses have announced the formation of a US lobbying entity based in Washington known as the Blockchain Association. The creation of the political solicitation group was initiated by firms such as Circle, Coinbase, Polychain Capital, and the Digital Currency Group. Also read: With Bitcoin Cash, A Namibian Conservationist Hopes To […]
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Brazilian Soccer Club Seeks $20 Million In Upcoming ICO
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 21:00
The Avaí Futebol Clube is hoping to raise $20 million in the coming months with an initial coin offering. Public Anger Forces Bank CFO to Quit Over Huge Money Laundering Affair
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 20:10
Bank executives rarely get punished for their misdeeds, leading to many people distrusting the entire banking system as plagued with widespread corruption. But once in a while someone has to bite the bullet. Recently, public anger has forced a CFO of a major bank to quit after a huge money laundering affair came to light. […]
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Binance Partners With Malta to Launch Security Token Trading Platform
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 19:30
Crypto exchange Binance is working with the Malta Stock Exchange to develop and launch a security token trading platform. Markets Update: ETH Hits 14-Month Low Amid Heavy Altcoin Losses
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 18:40
Many altcoins have posted significant losses in recent days, with ETH currently testing price levels not seen in over 12 months after losing 40% in roughly one week. The declining value of altcoins has also driven BTC to continue to establish new highs for market dominance during 2018. Also Read: Chinese Report Finds 9 in 10 […]
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Indian Government Approves Bank's Blockchain Research
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 18:05
India's top executive body has granted approval for the Exim Bank to conduct research into how blockchain technology may benefit the financial sector. Crypto Hedge Fund Managers Aren’t as Smart as You Think
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 17:05
There’s a tendency, societally, to place self-appointed experts on a pedestal. If a professional’s job title is impressive enough, and their resumé suitably polished, they are liable to be lauded, with their every sound bite liable to be quoted and turned into an opinion piece. In the world of cryptocurrency, this phenomenon can be observed […]
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Ether Shorts Hit Another Record High as Price Sinks
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 16:17
Ethereum traders continue to load up on short positions, having pushed the cryptocurrency lower by more than 30 percent in the last seven days. Crypto Exchange Seed CX Raises $15 Million in Series B Round
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 16:00
Seed CX raised $15 million in a Series B round led by Bain Capital. The exchange plans to expand its spot market and derivatives trading services. Start a Business – Do Not Ask for Permission, Skip the Bank Account
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 15:35
Doing business, relying on your own abilities and talents to make a living, shouldn’t be so hard to start. But unlike the times when almost everyone was a farmer, a craftsman, a merchant, basically a businessman, in today’s realities overreaching state regulations, initial capital needs, unhealthy competition from the bigwigs in an industry, often present […]
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Below $50: Litecoin Price Clocks 12-Month Low
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 14:40
The price of litecoin (LTC) has nosedived to 12-month lows amid broad risk aversion in the crypto markets. 66% of Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts Don’t Want to Receive Wages in Fiat
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 14:05
Companies and projects wishing to attract the best and brightest young talent need to offer bitcoin salaries. A recent survey of cryptocurrency enthusiasts found that 66% of the community would prefer to receive their wages with these new assets than fiat. Also Read: New York Regulator Approves Two New Stablecoins, Gemini Dollar and Paxos Standard […]
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Korean Financial Watchdogs Probing Blockchain Firms Over ICO Activity
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 14:00
South Korean regulators are contacting local blockchain startups as part of an investigation into initial coin offerings, according to CoinDesk Korea. Carbon Becomes Latest Startup to Launch a Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 13:00
Crypto project Carbon has launched its own ethereum-based, dollar-pegged stablecoin dubbed CarbonUSD. The Daily: Nobel Laureates to Advise Industry, DoD Facility to Become Mining Farm
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 12:35
In today’s edition of The Daily we cover stories about two Nobel winners to advise the crypto industry, another leading sports team launching a fan token, Malta Stock Exchange and Binance creating a new trading venue, and a Chinese company that will transform a US Defense Department facility into a mining farm. Also Read: New […]
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Crypto Billionaire Di Iorio Seeks New Start for Jaxx as All-in-One Wallet
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 12:30
Despite some concerns about security, the new Jaxx Liberty mobile wallet could become an all-purpose crypto app. Huobi Eyes Japan Expansion With Acquisition of Licensed Crypto Exchange
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 12:00
Huobi Group is about to expand its trading services to Japan via a deal to purchase local cryptocurrency exchange BitTrade. Chinese Report Finds 9 in 10 Altcoins to Have Stolen 80% of Their Code
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 11:05
A report published by Chinese media has alleged that more than 80% of alternative cryptocurrencies are comprised of “plagiarizing code.” The report analyzed 488 different cryptocurrencies, finding that the code underpinning more than 90% of the projects shared a similarity score of at least 80%. Also Read: IMF Pressures Marshall Islands to Drop National Crypto 4 […]
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Bitcoin Price Charts Hint at Recovery Rally Above $6.4K
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 11:01
Bitcoin could be in for a decent corrective rally if prices find acceptance above the key resistance of $6,400. Billion Dollar ICO Industry is Governed by Securities Law, Judge Rules
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 09:35
U.S. V. Zaslavskiy, 17-cr-0647, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn), just might go down as a definitive case for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Many, many billions of dollars generated through initial coin offerings (ICOs) are now, according to a federal judge, considered under the jurisdiction of securities laws. Also read: Philippines Okays […]
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Billion Dollar ICO Industry Governed by Securities Law, Judge Rules
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 09:35
U.S. V. Zaslavskiy, 17-cr-0647, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn), just might go down as a definitive case for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Many, many billions of dollars generated through initial coin offerings (ICOs) are now, according to a federal judge, considered under the jurisdiction of securities laws. Also read: Philippines Okays […]
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Softbank Completes Blockchain PoC for Cross-Carrier Mobile Payments
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 09:30
Japanese telecoms giant Softbank Corp. has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept that allows P2P mobile payments across different carriers. Softbank Completes Blockchain Test for Cross-Carrier Mobile Payments
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 09:30
Japanese telecoms giant Softbank Corp. has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept that allows P2P mobile payments across different carriers. Is Bitcoin Charting a 2015-Style Price Bottom?
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 08:10
Bitcoin's price decline this year looks eerily similar to a long-term bottom seen in 2015, chart analysis reveals. Is Bitcoin Building a 2015-Style Price Bottom?
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 08:10
Bitcoin's price decline this year looks eerily similar to a long-term bottom seen in 2015, chart analysis reveals. SEC Takes Action Against ‘First US Regulated Crypto Asset Fund’
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 07:35
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Tuesday that it has taken action against two cryptocurrency firms. Both mark the “first-ever” action of their kind by the Commission. One is against a firm which claims to offer the “first regulated crypto asset fund in the United States” and the other is against an […]
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OKCoin's Star Xu Questioned as Police Investigate Bitcoin Futures Allegations
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 07:31
OKCoin's founder Star Xu wasn't arrested, but was assisting police in Shanghai over a bitcoin futures dispute, reports clarify. With Bitcoin Cash, A Namibian Conservationist Hopes To Save Endangered African Wild Dog
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 05:35
In Namibia, the African wild dog population has been decimated to near extinction. But one wildlife lover is trying to stop all that. And bitcoin cash (BCH) is her gateway. Also read: Kucoin Expands Into Australia After $3m Bitcoin Australia Deal Leroux Gets First BCH Transfer In Namibian Wild Nadja Leroux, a Namibian wildlife conservationist looking […]
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Inside Bitewei: The $20 Million Bitcoin Miner Being Hailed as a Bitmain Rival
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 03:35
A startup seeking to rival mining giant Bitmain is gaining a reputation as a firm that could disrupt the balance in crypto's most lucrative sector. Inside Bitewei: The New Bitcoin Miner Being Hailed as a Serious Bitmain Rival
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 12. 03:35
A startup seeking to rival mining giant Bitmain is gaining a reputation as a firm that could disrupt the balance in crypto's most lucrative sector. IMF Pressures Marshall Islands to Drop National Crypto
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 03:35
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has exerted pressure on the Marshall Islands to torpedo its proposed crypto. The move by the Washington-based global financial institution has been cited as evidence of the steps central bankers will take to thwart cryptocurrency adoption. The Marshall Islands’ decision could have ramifications that extend far beyond the confines of […]
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BCH Roundup: Rock Festivals, Long Form Blogging, and Prescription Drugs
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 12. 01:35
The past seven days has been another interesting week for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) proponents. After wrapping up a successful Stress Test Day with a record 2.2 million transactions confirmed in 24-hours there’s been a lot more happening within the BCH ecosystem. Also read: Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Debate Reconvenes After the Stress Test Bitcoin Cash (BCH) […]
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Tokenized Securities: The Next Boom
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 23:35
The following opinion piece on token-as-securities was written by Benjamin Pirus, a crypto trader who has written many articles for different ICOs, crypto news outlets, and clients. 2017 was a special year in many ways. Not often in life are there opportunities to invest in an asset and see a profit increase of 1000% (or higher) in […]
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Op-ed: Tokenized Securities Provide Liquidity
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 23:35
The following opinion piece on token-as-securities was written by Benjamin Pirus, a crypto trader who has written many articles for different ICOs, crypto news outlets, and clients. 2017 was a special year in many ways. Not often in life are there opportunities to invest in an asset and see a profit increase of 1000% (or higher) in […]
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US Authorities Ask India to Seize Property of Bitconnect Promoters
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 21:35
The authorities of two U.S. states have reportedly asked Indian officials to seize the property of the promoters of Bitconnect since citizens of their states have invested in the company and lost money. One promoter has already been arrested and the investigators are tracking down another promoter. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto […]
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Major Crypto Companies Form DC Lobbying Group
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 21:05
A number of major cryptocurrency firms are forming the Blockchain Association to lobby Washington, D.C. lawmakers on regulations in the space. Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Debate Reconvenes After the Stress Test
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 19:35
Over the last few weeks, there’s been a heated discussion within the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community concerning the scheduled November 15 hard fork. There’s a strong disagreement between the BCH development teams, Bitcoin ABC, Nchain, and Bitcoin Unlimited in regard to the hard fork’s upcoming consensus changes. Fast forward to this week as Nchain has […]
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The Bank of Russia Says Its ICO Experiment Was a Success
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 19:00
The Bank of Russia has successfully concluded an experiment in conducting ICOs, though questions remain as to their legality in the nation. Decentralized Exchange Bisq Launches Mobile App, Holds Market Kickstart Event
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 17:33
Fully decentralized peer-to-peer crypto exchange Bisq has launched a mobile notification app for both Android and iOS systems. The platform saw record growth last month and is holding a market kickstart event as a way to boost liquidity. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Bisq Mobile App Launched Bisq, a […]
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SEC Hits Crypto Asset Fund and 'ICO Superstore' With Penalties
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 16:54
The SEC announced twin agreements with two different cryptocurrency-related companies US Judge Rules ICO Frauds Fall Under Securities Law
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 16:39
A federal judge has ruled that a criminal case against an alleged ICO fraudster will proceed to trial, saying existing securities laws apply. Stellar Gets Another Boost With TokenSoft ICO Services Expansion
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 14:59
In the latest good news for the crypto project, TokenSoft says it is launching support for token sales built on the Stellar network. Philippines Okays PDAX Crypto Exchange
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 14:55
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) cleared the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX) for license to exchange crypto and the Philippine peso. The exchange is being touted as one of the first of its kind to be specifically designed with Filipinos in mind, and will trade an array of cryptos and tokens, including bitcoin cash (BCH). […]
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In First, FINRA Files Fraud Complaint Against Crypto Broker
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 14:44
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has filed a securities fraud complaint against a cryptocurrency broker. R3, Ripple Settle Legal Dispute Over XRP Purchase Option
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 14:00
Blockchain startups Ripple and R3 have resolved a legal battle that saw both firms filing suits in the U.S. over a contract dispute. The Daily: Malta Sees No Issue With Unlicensed Crypto Firms, Valletta Mansion on Sale for Crypto
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 12:58
Malta is not worried about crypto companies operating while their applications for licenses are still pending as the loophole does not mean they are free from obligations under the current regulations, officials from the island nation commented. Also in The Daily, a €3 million palazzo in Valletta has been put up for sale and the […]
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Major French Soccer Club Plans to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 12:30
French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain is planning to issue its own cryptocurrency as a way to incentivize participation from its international fans. The Nakamoto Imperative: Why We Have to Build a Decentralist Culture
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 12:00
The following opinion piece on building a decentralist culture was written by Max Borders, director of Social Evolution and author of The Social Singularity. Some people have made good money buying and trading tokens. And on net, that’s a good thing. Whether you’re a trader or lucky hodler, you’re contributing to human progress. But it’s […]
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Bitcoin Price Awaits Next Move as Trading Range Narrows
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 11:00
Bitcoin (BTC) is being squeezed into a tight trading range with neither bulls nor bears currently having the upper hand. IMF Advises Against Crypto as Legal Tender in Marshall Islands Report
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 09:30
The IMF says the Republic of the Marshall Islands should reconsider introducing a cryptocurrency as a second legal tender over perceived risks. PR: Killing Banks – A Financial Crypto Startup MoneyToken Announced 0% Loans and Token Burn This Wednesday
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 09:30
MoneyToken crypto-backed loans platform has announced making zero-interest loans available for everyone.
From 12th September September forward, anyone will be able to join the MoneyToken platform and get a loan under a 0% interest rate.
To get a zero interest rate crypto-backed loan on the MoneyToken platform, users are required to purchase a special membership that allows for zero-interest conditions. It can be purchased with IMT tokens, which users can easily find on various partner platforms like CoinSuper, BitForex, IDEX, etc.
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Ethereum's ASIC Rebellion Heats Up With New Effort to Brick Big Miners
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 08:00
Miners are discussing whether they can get a hardware change added to remove ASICs from an upcoming ethereum software update. Korean Banks to Limit Services for Crypto Traders Without Real-Name Verification
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 07:35
South Korean banks are reportedly taking measures to limit services for customers who are not using the real-name system. It has been over seven months since the Korean government introduced the crypto real-name system, but only 40-50% of accounts at the country’s top four cryptocurrency exchanges have been converted into real-name ones, according to local […]
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Chinese Ministry Eyes Blockchain Tech to Boost Trust in Charity Sector
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 06:30
China's Ministry of Civil Affairs is planning a blockchain upgrade of the country's charity tracking system to bring more transparency to donations. Chinese Ministry Eyes Blockchain to Boost Trust In Charities
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 06:30
China's Ministry of Civil Affairs is planning a blockchain upgrade of the country's charity tracking system to bring more transparency to donations. India Small Town Layman Falls For A Conman: First MLM, Then Wallet Theft
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 05:45
The growing incidence of bitcoin multi-level marketing (MLM) scams in countries like India is a two-pronged wake-up call. First, has a small town investor become more gullible than ever? Second, and more scary, is bitcoin – with all its complexity and novelty mixed with explosive growth – making it easy for vampires to confuse newborns? […]
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Nasdaq Said to Be Building Tool to Predict Crypto Price Movements
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 11. 03:59
Nasdaq is said to be beta testing new cryptocurrency analysis tools geared toward institutional investors. Tired of Bank Bailouts and Hyperinflation? Bitcoin Offers Something Different
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 03:45
People often wonder why a cryptocurrency with a limited supply like bitcoin has been gaining traction over the years. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the world’s central banks have printed around $12-30 trillion worth of promissory notes, and more than $10 trillion in negative-yielding global bonds. However instead of the newly printed money helping global […]
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India Cryptocurrency Winter Survivors: We Were Not Sleeping, But Hibernating
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 02:15
The RBI Circular was intended to put a pause button on cryptocurrency activity in India, but as the mandate that restrained banks to be involved in this space goes through debate, protests, and court pit-stops, beneath the surface a lot has transpired. It is in the trenches where it can be shown why it is […]
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P2P Markets Report: BTC Posts Record Low for Localbitcoins Trade Volume
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 11. 00:45
According to Coin.dance, the first week of September has comprised the weakest on record for global peer-to-peer (P2P) trade volume on Localbitcoins. The considerable lull in trading activity appears to have pervaded across the vast majority of Localbitcoins markets, with only half a dozen national markets posting volume that is comparable to the trading activity […]
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New York Regulator Approves Two New Stablecoins, Gemini Dollar and Paxos Standard
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 23:15
Ever since fears arose around Tether (USDT), it seems like a new stablecoin is released every week to try and take its place. Today two new stablecoins have been revealed, with the distinction of being approved by the financial regulator known for the New York Bitlicense. Also Read: Denmark’s Largest Bank May Have Facilitated up […]
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UAE Securities Watchdog Approves Plan to Regulate ICOs
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 21:45
The securities and commodities regulator in the United Arab Emirates has approved a plan to adopt comprehensive regulations for crowdfunding through ICOs and recognize tokens as securities. The decision comes after a review of best practices in other countries and signals a change in its position regarding initial coin offerings. Earlier this year investors were […]
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Crypto Use Is A 'Fringe Activity' Among Terrorists, Says Think Tank
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 21:00
Cryptocurrencies are ill-suited for terrorist financing, a member of a think tank told the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Crypto Use A 'Fringe Activity' Among Terrorists, Says Think Tank
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 21:00
Cryptocurrencies are ill-suited for terrorist financing, a member of a think tank told the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Iceland’s ‘Big Bitcoin Heist’: Suspects Charged With Over $2M in Stolen Mining Rigs
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 20:15
Police in Iceland charged seven individuals for conspiracy, burglary, and theft for stealing from the region’s mining facilities. Iceland prosecutors are charging the suspects with over $871,000 in stolen goods, but the group of individuals are also being sued for $1.7 million in damages from three separate mining firms. Also read: James Bond-Like Villain in $2 […]
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Report: Nearly Half of ICOs Failed to Raise Funds Since Start of 2017
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 19:05
Nearly half of all initial coin offerings (ICOs) in 2017 and 2018 failed to raise any funds, according to a new report. Exchanges Roundup: Startup Targets Crypto Micro-Investments, Kraken Denies Halifax Closure
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 18:45
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, Perth-based Bamboo has announced it will launch an app designed to easily facilitate micro-investments in cryptocurrencies, Kraken has rejected an internet rumor that claimed the company had closed a Canadian facility amid security concerns, and Roboforex has increased the leverage available on its cryptocurrency markets to 1:50. Also […]
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Ripple's Former Legal Chief Joins Crypto Payments Startup
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 17:15
Just days after leaving her role as Ripple's top legal officer, Brynly Llyr is taking on the role of general counsel at crypto payments startup Celo. Riot Blockchain Replaces CEO Over $27 Million Pump and Dump Charges
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 16:45
Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), a company officially focused on cryptocurrency mining and the development of an exchange, has swiftly replaced its CEO after the SEC charged him in connection to a fraudulent $27 million pump an dump scheme. Also Read: Denmark’s Largest Bank May Have Facilitated up to $150 Billion in Money Laundering $27 […]
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Crypto Research Firm Adds Nobel Prize Winners as Advisors
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 16:00
Blockchain research firm and accelerator Cryptic Labs has just taken on two Nobel-winning economists as advisers. Back Below $200 Billion: Crypto Market Cap Sinks to 10-Month Low
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 14:45
The sell-off in bitcoin and the resulting risk aversion pushed the cryptomarket to the lowest level since November 2. How to Buy Bitcoin Without Disclosing Your Identity
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 14:45
Privacy preservation is one of cryptocurrency’s defining characteristics. Digital assets such as bitcoin provide a far higher degree of anonymity and surety than traditional online payment methods such as credit card or Paypal. There’s just one problem: buying bitcoin without disclosing your most intimate details isn’t easy. The following options, which don’t require KYC, are […]
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Gemini Launches NYDFS-Regulated Crypto Pegged to the Dollar
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 13:30
Crypto exchange Gemini is set to issue a dollar-backed, NYDFS-approved stablecoin – the second to launch in New York today. Paxos Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved by New York Regulator
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 13:00
Blockchain startup Paxos has launched a regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin to facilitate instant transaction settlements for crypto investors. The Daily: Revolut to Launch in North America, US Startup Presents Telegram Alternative
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 12:45
Digital bank Revolut is planning to expand its operations in America and Russia. Also, payment card provider Fuzex signs an agreement with Dash, a US-based startup offers an alternative to Telegram, and crypto firm Smart Valor receives approval as a financial operator in Switzerland. Also read: Robinhood Aiming for IPO, Dodgers to Give Away Crypto […]
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'Crypto Assets Are Here to Stay,' Says EU Commission Vice President
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 12:00
The European Commission will conclude a regulatory assessment of crypto assets this year, because "they are here to stay," says an official. Kucoin Expands Into Australia After $3M Bitcoin Australia Deal
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 11:25
Kucoin is expanding into Australia after it agreed to invest $3 million in Bitcoin Australia. The deal is seen as a win-win for both cryptocurrency exchanges, each seeking to expand into its own direction – Kucoin establishing a niche in the rapidly growing Australian market. Bitcoin Australia is targeting the UK next. Also read: As […]
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Bitcoin Retains Bear Bias Despite Recovery From 25-Day Low
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 11:00
Bitcoin's recovery from 25-day lows near $6,100 is likely a "dead cat bounce" rather than a bullish reversal, charts suggest. Interstellar Arrives: Visa, Citi-Backed Chain Acquired By Stellar Startup
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 10:58
An acquisition that finds two of crypto's leading entrepreneurs teaming to back the world's sixth-largest blockchain has been confirmed.
WeChat Now Censoring Bitmain and Crypto Price Prediction Accounts
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 09:30
WeChat has just blocked an official sales channel for Bitmain miners, along with several accounts that analyse the crypto markets. Can Bitcoin Save Argentina?
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 08:00
A proposal to place a sliver of Argentina's central bank reserves in bitcoin is worth taking seriously, given the country's current dire straits. Argentina Back in Crisis: Should the Government Buy Bitcoin?
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 08:00
A proposal to place a sliver of Argentina's central bank reserves in bitcoin is worth taking seriously, given the country's current dire straits. Australian State Pilot Puts Driver's Licenses on a Blockchain
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 06:15
Australia's New South Wales government is turning to blockchain for a state-wide test of a driver license digitization program slated for November. Expanding Our Global Bitcoin Coverage – Gogo Our New Reporter in Zimbabwe
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 05:55
Veteran business journalist Jeffrey Gogo has joined the news desk at Bitcoin.com. Regular readers count on news.Bitcoin.com to bring them coverage from all over the world, and that world now extends to Africa – Zimbabwe to be exact. Zimbabwe as an emerging crypto market is a critical part of the continent to have on-the-ground coverage. […]
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BitTorrent Courted EOS, Filecoin Crypto Creators Prior to Tron Sale
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 10. 04:00
Tron and Neo weren't the only crypto projects interested in acquiring BitTorrent; in fact, CoinDesk has learned, five others were tempted to buy too. SEC Suspends Trading of XBT Provider’s Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 03:55
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended the trading of two XBT Provider products: Bitcoin Tracker One and Ether Tracker One. The agency attributes “a lack of current, consistent and accurate information” which leads to “confusion amongst market participants” as the reason. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals SEC […]
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South Korean Crypto Know-How and Capital Sought by Uzbekistan and Belarus
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 02:55
South Koreans undoubtedly have some respectable crypto experience and others have taken note. Uzbekistan, which recently legalized the trading of digital assets, has turned to South Korean experts for help in realizing a project to create the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange. Belarus, a leading crypto-friendly destination in the post-Soviet space, is trying to lure fintech […]
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Terrorists Prefer Cash to Crypto, According to Congressional Testimony
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 10. 00:55
In prepared testimony given before the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, Yaya Fanusie, director of analysis for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explained how though terrorists have tried to raise funds through cryptocurrencies, instances are rare to non-existent. Instead, groups seeking to cause mayhem much prefer good, old cash. Also read: Bitcoin […]
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India Law Enforcement to File Charges Monday in $2.7M Coinsecure Wallet Hack
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 22:55
Law enforcement authorities in New Delhi will file charges on Monday in the Coinsecure hack case. Coinsecure was a large cryptocurrency exchange allegedly wallet-hacked back in April of this year. It turns out to be an international crime, one spread over half a dozen exchanges. Also read: Bitcoin ATMs Targeted by Malware for Sale in […]
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SEC Suspends Exchange-Traded Bitcoin and Ether Investment Vehicles
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 09. 22:30
A highly touted investment instrument that sought to appeal to U.S. investors looking for cryptocurrency exposure has just seen a setback. Denmark’s Largest Bank May Have Facilitated up to $150 Billion in Money Laundering
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 20:55
Companies from Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union have apparently turned the small country of Estonia into a massive money laundering haven. An investigation into the Estonian branch of Denmark’s largest bank is examining up to $150 billion which may have been involved. Also Read: The Daily: Robinhood Aiming for IPO, Dodgers […]
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Deep Web Roundup: New Search Engine + Tor Browser, Same Old War on Drugs
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 18:55
In this latest edition of our periodic deep web series, we bring news of Tor 8 – the most feature-rich onion browser yet. We also take a first look at a clearnet web browser that trawls the darknet, and cover the fallout from the Alphabay shutdown, whose repercussions rumble on to this day. Also read: Russian […]
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RBI Ban Hearing in Two Days – What Indian Crypto Exchanges Are Expecting
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 16:55
The Indian supreme court will hear all petitions against the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday. News.Bitcoin.com talked to the CEOs of several Indian exchanges to find out what they are expecting from the hearing, trader sentiment, their exchanges’ current trading volumes, and how they see the court’s ruling affecting […]
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RBI Ban Hearing in 2 Days – What Indian Crypto Exchanges Are Expecting
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 16:55
The Indian supreme court will hear all petitions against the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday. News.Bitcoin.com talked to the CEOs of several Indian exchanges to find out what they are expecting from the hearing, trader sentiment, their exchanges’ current trading volumes, and how they see the court’s ruling affecting […]
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Markets Update: Traders Uncertain of the Next Crypto Market Cycle
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 14:55
Cryptocurrency markets today are seeing a touch of recovery after digital asset prices suffered from some significant losses over the past few days. The entire virtual currency economy has consolidated just above the $200 billion mark, after dropping well below this threshold during Saturday evening’s trading sessions. Over the last seven days, each digital asset […]
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43 Women Nominated for the Board of the Swiss Crypto Valley Association
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 12:52
The Crypto Valley Association in Switzerland has decided to elect two female board members to diversify its male-dominated leadership. The vote scheduled for September 20 has attracted an unexpected number of nominations – 43. The women will fill similar roles to those of the current members, including co-chairing working groups and interacting with authorities and […]
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Crypto Trading 101: The Moving Average Crossover
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 09. 11:00
Moving average crossovers, one of the simplest traders' tools, are best suited to trend following and momentum trading. The Daily: Robinhood Aiming for IPO, Dodgers to Give Away Crypto Tokens
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 10:54
In today’s edition of The Daily we cover news about trading app Robinhood aiming for an IPO, MLB team Dodgers giving away a collectible token to fans at an upcoming game, which crypto ventures are among the most sought-after startups in the US, and Coinbase’s big aspirations for the future. Also Read: Alleged BTC-e Operator’s […]
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EU Lawmaker Wants Standard Regulations to Allow 'Passport' for ICOs
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 09. 10:00
One European lawmaker wants to standardize ICO regulations, thereby making it easier for projects to raise funding across the EU. Russian Industry Association Launching Crypto Certification Program
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 08:25
The Russian crypto industry association is launching a crypto certification program. Applicants will be evaluated and issued a certificate showing their competency level which can be verified on the association’s website. Training will be offered to those that do not score the required number of points. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, […]
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Tip Bitcoin Cash Effortlessly on the Web With the Money Button
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 02:05
Ryan X Charles, the founder of Yours.org, has been talking a lot about a new bitcoin cash-powered tipping plugin for websites called Money Button. According to Charles, the Money Button software is almost complete and the developer plans to launch the tipping button for websites soon. On September 6 the software programmer showed a preview […]
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Russia Developing Own Mining Pools
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 00:10
The Russian crypto association is working on two projects to create mining pools offering better conditions to the local mining companies. The industry has seen robust growth with 70,000 enterprises currently operating in the field. Miners are taking advantage of the cheap electrical energy produced in Russia. Many companies believe it’s time to legalize all […]
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Projects for Two Mining Pools Under Development in Russia
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 09. 00:10
The Russian crypto association is working on two projects to create mining pools offering better conditions to the local mining companies. The industry has seen robust growth with an estimated 70,000 enterprises currently operating in the field, according to the organization. Miners are taking advantage of the cheap electrical energy produced in Russia. Many companies […]
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Japan’s GMO Launches Live Crypto Trading Platform, Adds Mining Facilities
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 08. 19:05
Japanese internet giant GMO has launched a live crypto trading platform via its subsidiary GMO Coin. This is the company’s third crypto exchange and trading service. Meanwhile, the group has established more mining facilities and has mined almost 3,000 BTC and over 660 BCH so far. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, […]
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The Darknet Cat and Mouse Game: Law Enforcement Gains More Traction
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 08. 17:00
Since the dawn of the Silk Road and the myriad of darknet markets (DNM) that followed, it’s been a cat and mouse game between law enforcement and DNM vendors and users. Also read: Proof-of-Stake is a Rebranded Version of the Old Financial System Operation Bayonet For a while, after the Silk Road was taken down it […]
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Wendy McElroy: Crypto Is a Revolution of Hope – Which Is Why It Succeeds
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 08. 15:00
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 10, Part 3 Crypto Is a Revolution of Hope, Which Is Why It Succeeds The abolition of the market means not only that the consumers—that is all members of society—are robbed of virtually all choice of consumption and all influence over […]
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The Daily: Coinbase Explores Crypto ETF, Changelly Verifies Monero Traders
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 08. 14:01
US exchange Coinbase is reportedly exploring possibilities to create a cryptocurrency ETF and we’ve covered the details in The Daily. Also, Bittrex announces fiat pairs for cardano and zcash, Changelly admits requesting KYC documents from clients trading privacy coins like XMR, and Monero developers find another bug. Also read: EU Urged for Common Crypto Rules, […]
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Thai Government Approves Crypto Exchange, Wants Own Wallet
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 08. 10:57
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has approved another crypto exchange to legally operate in the country. There are now six exchanges that have been granted approval. Meanwhile, the government is considering maintaining its own wallet in order to confiscate cryptocurrencies from illegal sources. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals […]
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The Big Legal Issue Blockchain Developers Rarely Discuss
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 08. 10:30
If blockchain projects seek adoption by enterprises, their open-source license will have a material impact on the rate of adoption, say legal experts. PR: Fabric Token Launches TokenGen 3.0 – The All in One Token Crowdsale Automation Tool
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 08. 09:30
TokenGen is now in a league of its own in terms of token crowdsale automation. The tool’s 3.0 version provides an all-in-one solution for anyone who wants to run and manage a token generation event, but doesn’t have the necessary programming know-how.
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This Tech Lets You Send Any Cryptocurrency to the Lightning Network
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 08. 09:30
A new type of lightning tech for swapping different types of transactions is seeing new tests with real money on the line. Bitcoin ATMs Targeted by Malware for Sale in Underground Markets
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 08. 06:20
Malware aimed at Bitcoin ATMs is being sold in underground markets, according to Trend Micro security researchers. For $25,000, malware exploiting a service vulnerability allows users to nab bitcoin price equivalent in euros, USD, or British pounds. Also read: Bitcoin’s Hopeful Numbers: 70% Familiar in the United States For $25,000, Bitcoin ATM Malware is Available […]
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New Crypto Exchanges Launch in Hong Kong, Korea, Indonesia
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 08. 04:05
The cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to grow with the addition of some new crypto exchanges in Hong Kong, Korea, and Indonesia. Bitone Trade HK, affiliated with a Japanese publicly listed company, will support 30 cryptocurrencies. Huobi Indonesia will list 123 coins and new Korean exchange Probit will list 157 coins. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to […]
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India Crypto Exchanges: Supreme Court Hearing to be Inconsequential
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 08. 01:10
While expectations and fears are mounting on an imminent Supreme Court decision about the regulator’s ban concerning cryptocurrency trade in India, the big day may not exactly be a defining one for the future of bitcoin in the country. Other questions and bypass-routes will snowball (or hairball) no matter which way the ruling swings. Crypto […]
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Bittrex to Launch Caribbean and Latin American Crypto Exchange
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 22:33
The US-based exchange Bittrex has announced a partnership with Cryptofacil, a new cryptocurrency trading platform designed to accommodate citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company explains the new exchange will be powered by Bittrex and offer customers in those regions accessibility to over 200 digital assets. Also read: Proof-of-Stake is a Rebranded Version of […]
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Bitcoin’s Hopeful Numbers: 70% Familiar in the United States
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 20:33
This week Yougov Omnibus released a host of encouraging new survey data, new numbers, and among their findings “48% of millennials would be interested in using cryptocurrency primarily…A vast majority (79%) of Americans are familiar with at least one kind of cryptocurrency.” Also read: Square’s Big Week: Crypto Patent, Shares Leap, and Lightning Plug Some […]
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The Altcoin Correction Index Gives an Alternative View of Crypto Assets
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 18:35
Analysts are always seeking new ways to assess cryptocurrencies. Different metrics provide insights that can be used to gauge various trends, such as estimating when a particular asset has bottomed out and is due to rise. The Altcoin Correction Index provides an unvarnished snapshot of this year’s worst performing cryptos. Also read: Blockchain, Reloaded: How the […]
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Energy Giant Engie, Maltem Back New 'Blockchain Studio' With $2.3M
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 18:30
French energy firm Engie announced Friday that it will help commercial customers build blockchain platforms with its new "Blockchain Studio" spinoff. Energy Giant Engie Backs 'Blockchain Studio' With $2.3 Million Funding
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 18:30
French energy firm Engie announced Friday that it will help commercial customers build blockchain platforms with its new "Blockchain Studio" spinoff. Bets Against Ether's Price Hit All-Time High
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 16:51
The number of short orders placed on ETH/USD have reached a new high and is a clear reflection of bearish sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency. Proof-of-Stake is a Rebranded Version of the Old Financial System
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 16:30
Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of projects, both public and private, that are attempting to create a next-generation blockchain or something better than Satoshi’s Bitcoin. A great majority of these projects have condemned proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrencies because they think they waste resources, and many of these new blockchains have chosen to […]
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Ripple's General Counsel Exits Startup, Spokesperson Says
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 16:30
Ripple general counsel Brynly Llyr, who joined the firm in 2016 as its top legal officer, has left the firm, a spokesperson told CoinDesk. Quione Looks to Boost Crypto Liquidity With New Trading Platform
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 16:00
Crypto exchange startup Quione has launched a trading platform called Liquid that it says will bring much needed liquidity to the crypto markets. Quoine Looks to Boost Crypto Liquidity With New Trading Platform
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 16:00
Crypto exchange startup Quoine has launched a trading platform called Liquid that it says will bring much needed liquidity to the crypto markets. South Korea Urges 14 Countries to Create International Discipline System for Crypto
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 14:30
At an annual international conference for regulators in Seoul, the South Korean Financial Supervisory Service urged regulators from 14 other countries to create an international discipline system for cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings. The Korean government also outlined its current crypto countermeasures and pushed for better information sharing and international cooperation. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms […]
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EOS Block Producers Move to Cut Costs for Users
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 14:30
Creating a new account on EOS is now easier after 15 block producers approved a protocol change making it cheaper and providing free RAM. Opera Wallet Users Can Now Send CryptoKitties and Other Collectibles
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 13:00
Opera now allows users to send crypto collectibles, such as CryptoKitties, directly from its beta-stage in-browser crypto wallet. The Daily: EU Urged for Common Crypto Rules, EEU Ready for Common Crypto
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 12:30
A Brussels-based think tank has urged the European Union to adopt common crypto regulations. Its report will be reviewed during this week’s meeting of the EU finance ministers in Vienna. Also in The Daily, the Eurasian Economic Union may adopt a single settlement currency, possibly a crypto, Samsung Pay offers a tokenized money transfer service […]
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Are Big Crypto Token Sales Really Over? At Republic Event, Many Think So
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 12:00
At an event in New York on Thursday, crypto enthusiasts broadly agreed that the ICO, as it was during the hype cycle of 2017, is no more. $6K Ahead? Bitcoin Price Plunges After Brief Recovery
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 11:00
Bitcoin's short-lived corrective rally reinforces the bearish outlook put forward by the technical charts and indicates scope for a drop to $6,000. Ukrainians Advised to Pay 19.5% Tax on Crypto Incomes
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 10:10
In the absence of dedicated regulation, Ukrainians are expected to pay the regular 19.5% income tax rate on their profits from crypto-related activities like trading and mining, a high-ranking official from the Finance Ministry in Kiev explained. Crypto investors are free to report their digital funds as either property or financial assets. Also read: Uzbekistan […]
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Payments Startup Wyre Acquires Bitcoin Smart Contract Developer
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 10:00
E-payment startup Wyre has acquired bitcoin smart contract developer Hedgy to broaden the scope of its offerings. Wyre Acquires Bitcoin Smart Contract Derivatives Platform Hedgy
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 10:00
E-payment startup Wyre has acquired bitcoin smart contract developer Hedgy to broaden the scope of its offerings. PR: NewChain Testnet Officially Launched and Fully Meets Commercial Requirements
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 09:30
Newton Project has officially launched its blockchain product NewChain TestNet, along with Newton's wallet NewPay and browser NewExplorer.
This marks that Newton now has a product which embodies its visions for the future, namely a gradual and steadfast process to commercialization.
With regards to transaction processing speed, technical solutions and product functions, Newton's NewChain TestNet and other products have achieved a very high level of technological sophistication in order to meet commercial requirements.
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Australian Watchdog to Apply Market Rules to Crypto Exchanges
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 09:01
Australia's securities regulator has said it plans to apply financial market rules to crypto exchanges and closely scrutinize ICOs. Blockchain, Reloaded: How the New “Matrix” Appeared
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 08:10
The following opinion piece on blockchain technology was written by Alexander Borodich, CEO Universa.io, futurologist, and Forbes contributor Just like any other phenomenon that happened to be in the public eye or the subject of hype, the blockchain has been fleshed out with legends and interpretations and they are often far separated from reality. Many […]
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China's Supreme Court Recognizes Blockchain Evidence as Legally Binding
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 08:00
Blockchain can now be legally used to authenticate evidence in legal disputes in China, according to a ruling from the country's Supreme Court. Living With Life After Crypto
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 06:10
Could you live without cryptocurrency in your life? For its proponents, bitcoin is a drug that’s had them hooked since the day they discovered it. Not all holders feel the same way though. Stung by massive losses and the realisation that cryptocurrency is taking over their life, some traders forced themselves to walk away for […]
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How To Make Sure Crypto Trading Does Not Take Over Your Life
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 06:10
Could you live without cryptocurrency in your life? For its proponents, bitcoin is a drug that’s had them hooked since the day they discovered it. Not all holders feel the same way though. Stung by massive losses and the realisation that cryptocurrency is taking over their life, some traders forced themselves to walk away for […]
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Crypto and Stock Trading Startup Robinhood Is Eyeing an IPO
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 05:15
Mobile investment app Robinhood that launched a zero-fee crypto trading service this year is now searching for a CFO as it prepares for going public. EF Hutton Initiates Coverage of Cryptocurrencies – BCH Gets 5-Star Rating
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 04:10
American stock brokerage firm EF Hutton is initiating coverage of seven cryptocurrencies, each given a rating of one to five stars. New.Bitcoin.com talked to CEO Christopher Daniels who shared his firm’s methodology used to analyze the cryptocurrencies and how they are rated. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals EF Hutton […]
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The Creator of Proof-of-Stake Thinks He Finally Figured It Out
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 07. 04:00
Pseudonymous developer Sunny King, the creator of proof-of-stake, has a new approach for the consensus mechanism – and it revolves around hardware. Nonprofit Eatbch Shows How Every Little Microtransaction Helps
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 02:10
Last April news.Bitcoin.com reported on the Bitcoin Cash-powered nonprofit organization ‘Eatbch’ and since then the group has not only been feeding people in Venezuela, but has also expanded its outreach to help citizens in South Sudan. Eatbch continues its progress by helping those in need, and this past week during the BCH Stress Test Day […]
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Major Korean Insurer to Offer Crypto Exchanges Insurance for Hacking Damages
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 07. 00:10
A major South Korean insurance company reportedly will start offering cryptocurrency exchanges insurance aimed at compensating for damages caused by hacking, according to local media. Currently, few crypto exchanges in the country are insured and hacking damages are not covered. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Introducing Hacking Insurance A […]
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Trader Alleges Bithumb is Losing $150,000 USD Daily to Washtrading
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 06. 22:10
A trader has posted on Twitter alleging that an actor is taking advantage of Bithumb’s 120% fee payback to milk the platform of approximately $150,000 USD each day through washtrading. Also Read: Uzbekistan Legalizes Crypto Exchanges and Trading Twitter Trader Claims Bithumb’s Promotional Fee Schedule is Getting Exploited The Twitter account of Alex Kruger, a cryptocurrency […]
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Winklevoss Brothers Win Patent for Crypto Key Storage System
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 21:35
Winklevoss IP, LLC has won a patent outlining how it may use air-gapped computers to protect cryptocurrency keys from theft. An Indian Kid and the Pastry Window of Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 06. 20:10
The average young Indian is curious and confused about cryptocurrency. They think it is cool, but right now, thanks to an interim regulatory ban, it’s a world that’s out of their reach, leaving them anxious and hungry to learn more. Do regulators and users know where to go from here? Also read: Major Indian Bitcoin Exchange […]
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New York Man Pleads Guilty to $1.8 Million Ether Robbery
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 19:45
Louis Meza admitted to kidnapping and stealing $1.8 million in ether as part of a plea deal. He may be sentenced to 10 years in prison as a result. Alleged BTC-e Operator’s Lawyer Says Greek Court Decided on Extradition to Russia
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 06. 18:10
The lawyer for the alleged BTC-e exchange operator, Alexander Vinnik, claims that the Greek supreme court has decided to extradite him back to his motherland. If true, this would be a significant blow to US authorities’ attempts to get their hands on Vinnik and extract information from him about Russian hackers. Also Read: The Daily: Luxury […]
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Uzbekistan Looks to Lure Crypto Exchanges With New Tax Benefits
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 17:35
Uzbekistan's government is looking to attract crypto exchanges with a number of tax and regulatory benefits, according to a presidential order. Survey: Nearly 80% of Americans Have Heard of Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 16:30
A YouGov survey of roughly 1,200 Americans found that 48 percent of millennials are interested in using cryptocurrencies as a primary form of payment. Markets Update: Shorts Continue to Rise as Bearish Sentiment Ensues
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 06. 16:10
Cryptocurrency markets have lost considerable value since our last markets update three days ago. The entire digital currency economy of roughly 1900+ assets has lost $35 billion since then, and a great majority of cryptocurrencies over the last 24 hours are in the red seeing significant losses. Also Read: New Information Heightens Satoshi Nakamoto Mystery Crypto-Markets […]
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Stock Brokerage EF Hutton to Launch Crypto Reports for 'Confused' Investors
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 15:30
Stock brokerage EF Hutton is launching subscription-based cryptocurrency research reports aimed to educate "confused" investors. Uzbekistan Legalizes Crypto Exchanges and Trading
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 06. 14:35
A new presidential decree legalizes cryptocurrency trading in Uzbekistan, introducing licensing for crypto exchanges and a set of requirements they will be obliged to meet. To operate in the country, foreign trading platforms will have to establish local subsidiaries and abide by the country’s relevant laws. Also read: California Passes Bill Defining Blockchain and Crypto […]
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Circle Taps Former US Homeland Security Official as New Legal Chief
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 14:30
Crypto startup Circle has hired a former Department of Homeland Security general counsel as its new chief legal officer. Grayscale Launches Investment Trust for Zen Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 13:30
Grayscale Investments announced Thursday morning that the new Zen Investment Trust is now open to accredited or institutional investors. Iran's Recognition of Crypto Mining Prompts Local Bitcoin Price Spike
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 12:30
The Iranian government has recognized bitcoin mining as a lawful activity, briefly sending bitcoin prices to record levels at the country's exchanges. The Daily: Luxury Car Dealership Accepts Bitcoin, Basketballers to Earn Crypto
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 06. 12:27
In today’s edition of The Daily we cover stories about a famous American billionaire’s luxury car dealership accepting bitcoin payments, GBP trading pairs on Coinbase Pro, an additional avenue for basketball players to earn crypto, and new features added to Robinhood app. Also Read: Bitcoin ATM Maker Develops Payment Solution for Cannabis Dispensaries Luxury Car […]
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Bitcoin's Double-Digit Drop Negates Long-Term Bull Market
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 11:00
Bitcoin's 13 percent slide in the last 24 hours has neutralized the long-term bullish reversal suggested on the technical charts earlier this week. IBM Makes Another Blockchain Identity Play With Health Data App
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 10:59
IBM is working with Hu-manity.co, whose Android and IOS mobile app gives users a title of ownership, akin to a property deed, for their personal data. Crypto Exchange Kraken Denies Rumor of Office Closure, Security Breach
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 10:30
Crypto exchange Kraken has denied a rumor that it is shutting down operations in a Canadian office, but did not comment on alleged staff layoffs. Lawmakers Have Defined Blockchain – Badly
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 06. 10:30
Bitcoin is many things to many people. To some, it is a peer-to-peer version of electronic cash, just as Satoshi intended. To others, it’s a store of value, while yet others see it as a system for remittance. When it comes to Bitcoin’s ledger – the blockchain – interpretations are equally divided. This presents a […]
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Chinese City Is Using Blockchain to Track Convicts on Parole
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 09:30
Convicts on parole in the southern Chinese city of Zhongshan can now find themselves being tracked over a blockchain network. How to Make Public Blockchains Safe for Enterprise Use
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 08:00
In order to make public networks secure enough for enterprise use, two key things must happen, says EY's Paul Brody. Coinbase to Offer New Crypto Trading Pairs for British Pounds
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 06:00
Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced it will begin rolling out new order book trading pairs for British pounds on Sept. 7. Belgian Government Issues Cryptocurrency Fraud Warning
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 04:05
Belgium's top financial regulator has issued a new warning about cryptocurrency scams. Ether, ADA Crypto Prices Hit Lowest Levels In Over 1 Year
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 06. 01:19
Ethereum, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell to its lowest price of 2017 on Wednesday. Bitcoin Hits $24,000 In Iran After Government Okays Mining
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 06. 01:05
The world’s most expensive bitcoin core (BTC) price is in Iran. A combination of high foreign currency demand, economic sanctions and an improved regulatory environment – with some speculation – have sent the price of the leading digital currency skywards. How high can it go? Also Read: Iran Officially Recognizes Cryptocurrency Mining Falling Rial, New Policy […]
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‘Crypto-Accessibility’ – Panda Exchange Expands Crypto-to-Fiat Trading Markets
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 23:05
This week Panda Exchange, a cryptocurrency trading platform, led by the Colombian team Panda Group and CEO Arley Lozano, announced that Panda users now have access to EUR fiat market for residents who live in member countries of the SEPA. Panda Exchange has been expanding quite a bit this year and just recently opened a […]
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Bitcoin ATM Maker Develops Payment Solution for Cannabis Dispensaries
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 21:05
The legal US cannabis industry growing strong where local authorities have stepped out of its way. However, in combination with banks and credit card companies refusing to provide services to many businesses, restrictions have created a perfect opportunity for alternative systems to prove themselves. Themed altcoins, specialized ICO projects, and other types of crypto ventures, […]
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High Times Now Says It's Accepting Crypto Payments For Its IPO
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 21:00
Despite previously telling the SEC it would not accept cryptocurrencies, High Times is accepting both bitcoin and ethereum for its IPO. Twitter CEO Tells Congress It's Exploring Blockchain in Bid to Fight Scams
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 19:21
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told a Congressional committee Wednesday that the social media company is exploring blockchain solutions for its platform. Twitter CEO Tells Congress It's Exploring Blockchain to Help Fight Scams
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 19:21
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told a Congressional committee Wednesday that the social media company is exploring blockchain solutions for its platform. Bitcoin Cash Stress Test Goes Beyond 24-Hours Setting New Records
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 19:05
On September 1, Bitcoin Cash proponents led a community-driven stress test by sending millions of transactions in one day. In fact, the protocol’s miners processed 2.2 million transactions in 24-hours and processed massive sized blocks all day long. But the stress testing fun didn’t end there as many BCH supporters continued to flood the network […]
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$800M BTC Wallet Reactivates: Tens of Millions to Exchanges
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 17:05
Speculation has been swirling around a BTC wallet held dormant for over four years that is suddenly showing movement. That it contains something on the order of nearly one billion dollars worth of bitcoin core (BTC) has the ecosystem in both investigative mode and panic, as it could signal a giant dump at the very […]
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Think Tank Report Argues for Standardized Crypto Rules Within EU
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 17:00
A Brussels-based think tank believes the EU should enforce standardized regulations on cryptocurrencies for each member nation. Goldman Sachs Out: No Crypto Trading Desk, Markets Fall
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 16:05
Investment bank Goldman Sachs is ditching its plans to open a cryptocurrency trading desk, reports detail. It was only early last month when rumors circulated that the legacy financial institution was even doubling down on their digital asset fever. That appears not to be the case anymore, and markets are not taking the news well. […]
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TransferGo Opens Payments Corridor to India Using Ripple Tech
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 16:00
Payment provider TransferGo has announced it is launching a remittance corridor to India that uses Ripple technology for near real-time transactions. Major Indian Bitcoin Exchange Discusses the Aftermath of RBI Ban
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 15:05
It has been about two months since the crypto banking ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) went into effect. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Indian exchange Unocoin, to discuss the aftermath of the central bank’s ban. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space All Eyes on Supreme […]
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XYZ: Ethereum Is Getting Another Popular Domain Name
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 15:00
The Ethereum Name Service has added support for .xyz domains, meaning users can now claim the URL for their wallets or other products on ethereum. Goldman Sachs Said to Have Sidelined Plans for Crypto Trading Desk
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 13:45
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has reportedly dropped plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading desk, for now at least. The Daily: Bitcoin Art Merges Canvas and Augmented Reality, Bitmain IPO Update
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 13:05
In today’s edition of The Daily we feature an interesting art exhibition which merges augmented reality technology with oil paintings inspired by Bitcoin and cryptocurrency culture. We also cover updates about the Bitmain IPO, ASX’s “blockchain” deployment and Alexander Vinnik’s extradition case. Also Read: Binance Wants to Invest in Africa, Reaches Out to African Projects […]
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Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 13:00
Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil. Blockchain Startup Founded By Deloitte Vets Unveils Supply Chain Platform
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 13:00
A blockchain startup run by former Deloitte execs plans to launch a new platform built on ethereum and quorum to streamline supply chain processes. Polychain Leads Blockmesh Developer Spacemesh's $15 Million Fundraise
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 11:59
Blockchain developer Spacemesh has raised $15 million as part of its quest to develop a new kind of consensus algorithm called proof-of-space-time. Bull Trap? Bitcoin Price Slides Below $7K Despite Strong Indicators
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 11:13
Bitcoin is reporting losses a day after a bull breakout – a move that looks similar to a bull trap seen in July. Four Alternatives to Shapeshift
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 11:05
The news that Shapeshift is to move to a full custodial model, requiring KYC for anyone who wishes to swap cryptos, has sparked a wave of protests. Many users have vowed to take their business elsewhere. For cryptocurrency holders seeking a non-custodial exchange, there are several Shapeshift alternatives to choose from, with varying degrees of […]
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Civic to Spend $43 Million In Tokens In Aggressive User Expansion
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 10:00
Civic needs a network of users, so it's offering free KYC for business partners and funding the effort with its reserve of tokens. Civic to Spend $43 Million In Tokens to Boost User Numbers
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 10:00
Civic needs a network of users, so it's offering free KYC for business partners and funding the effort with its reserve of tokens. PR: Bitcoin Depot Launches 20 Crypto ATMs in Southern California
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 09:30
As the Bitcoin ATM revolution continues to change markets, industries, and the masses’ relationship with digital currency, one company has established itself as a vital component to cryptocurrency adoption; that company is Bitcoin Depot. Cash is no longer king, as crypto-ATMs are looking to convert physical fiat into decentralized cryptocurrency, money that puts the power into the hands of the people rather than institutions.
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PBoC's Digital Currency Lab Launches New Research Center Outside of Beijing
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 09:00
The Digital Currency Research Lab within China's central bank is expanding to Nanjing to enable wider deployment of blockchain and other fintech. PBoC's Digital Currency Lab Launches New Research Center
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 09:00
The Digital Currency Research Lab within China's central bank is expanding to Nanjing to enable wider deployment of blockchain and other fintech. R3 Rejected in Attempted Takeover of Settlement Coin Blockchain Project
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 08:00
Blockchain tech provider R3 tried to take over one of the most well-known bank blockchain projects this June. The only problem? It didn't work. R3 Rebuffed In Attempted Bid for Settlement Coin Blockchain Project
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 08:00
Blockchain tech provider R3 tried to take over one of the most well-known bank blockchain projects this June. The only problem? It didn't work. ASX Probes Penny Stock Seeking to Raise $15 Million in an ICO
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 06:30
The Australian Securities Exchange is questioning an IT firm behind a listed penny stock seeking to raise $15 million via a token sale. Shapeshift Moves to Membership Model Requiring User Information
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 05:15
Non-custodial crypto trading platform Shapeshift has introduced a membership program which will soon be mandatory. CEO Erik Voorhees explains that his exchange will have to begin collecting basic personal information of its users, and there will be five membership levels. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Shapeshift Membership Mandatory Soon […]
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EU Lawmakers Weigh 'Standard' for ICOs Under Crowdfunding Rules
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 05. 04:00
Members of the European Parliament convened with experts on Tuesday to discuss a proposal for standardizing ICO rules around the EU. Africa and its Antiquated Banking: Cryptocurrencies The Solution?
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 02:55
Africa has steadily accelerated the switch to modern technologies. But can a continent facing a crisis with antiquated banking technologies, low rate of financial inclusion, poor confidence in the banking system, and high remittance costs become the new battleground for blockchain or cryptocurrency-centred settlements? Also read: Square’s Big Week: Crypto Patent, Shares Leap, and Lightning […]
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Africa and its Antiquated Banking: Bitcoin The Solution?
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 02:55
Africa has steadily accelerated the switch to modern technologies. But can a continent facing a crisis with antiquated banking technologies, low rate of financial inclusion, poor confidence in the banking system, and high remittance costs become the new battleground for blockchain and cryptocurrency? Also read: Square’s Big Week: Crypto Patent, Shares Leap, and Lightning Plug […]
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Belgium Warns of 28 New Fraudulent Crypto Platforms – 78 in Total
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 05. 00:55
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has published a list of cryptocurrency platforms showing signs of fraud. The list currently contains 78 crypto platforms, including 28 platforms added on Tuesday. Despite warnings, the FSMA continues to receive complaints from consumers about these crypto firms. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals […]
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Iran Officially Recognizes Cryptocurrency Mining
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 22:55
As economic sanctions start to bite, Iran is now looking to cryptocurrencies to ease the damage. The world’s third-largest oil-producer seeks to follow in the footsteps of Venezuela, which has issued an oil-backed digital currency called the Petro. But can Iran succeed where Venezuela is ostensibly faltering? Also read: As Zimbabweans Struggle for Cash, Even the […]
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Bittrex to Delist Bitcoin Gold Over 51% Attack
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 21:55
Over the last nine months, news.Bitcoin.com has reported on the many misfortunes the project Bitcoin Gold (BTG) has experienced. The forked protocol has been mired with issues and controversy since the day the project was announced will be delisted from the exchange Bittrex. The Seattle-based trading platform says they lost over 12,000 BTG during the […]
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Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Is Moving Away From Its No-Account Model
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 20:10
Crypto exchange ShapeShift is launching a membership program for its users. While voluntary at first, it will soon become a mandatory feature. How About Chocolate Bitcoins? 6 for a Dollar
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 19:55
Supermarket chain Walmart is selling candy bitcoins, at least according to a photo posted in crypto forums. A dollar will get you half a dozen in a bag under the “Everyday Low Price” banner. “The modern currency in chocolate!” hits store shelves in the U.S. while the retail giant files another blockchain-related patent, this time […]
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How About Walmart Chocolate Bitcoins? 6 for a Dollar
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 19:55
Supermarket chain Walmart is selling candy bitcoins, at least according to a photo posted in crypto forums. A dollar will get you half a dozen in a bag under the “Everyday Low Price” banner. “The modern currency in chocolate!” hits store shelves in the U.S. while the retail giant files another blockchain-related patent, this time […]
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Philippines Regulators Prepare to Publish Crypto Trading Rules
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 19:06
The Philippines SEC is planning to release new trading rules for cryptocurrency exchanges in the coming days. Six New Bitcoin Cash Point-of-Sale Solutions for Merchants
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 17:55
These days it is easier than ever for online merchants and brick and mortar shops to accept bitcoin cash. Today we’re going to introduce six BCH point-of-sale solutions that provide businesses worldwide with the ability to utilize this innovative technology. Also Read: New Information Heightens Satoshi Nakamoto Mystery Point-of-Sale Solutions for Merchants Who Want to […]
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Roger Ver and Jimmy Song to Debate Bitcoin on Blockchain Cruise
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 16:10
Next Monday will witness an eagerly anticipated debate between two of bitcoin’s leading figures. Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver and Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy Song will go head-to-head aboard a blockchain cruise on the Mediterranean. The debate promises to be one of the highlights of the three-day event, watched by 2,500 delegates aboard Coinsbank’s chartered vessel. […]
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Robinhood Crypto App Adds Candlestick Charts Due to Popular Demand
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 16:02
Mobile trading app Robinhood is rolling out candlestick charts to "better inform" users when trading or tracking cryptocurrencies and other offerings. Litecoin Price Nears $70 to Hit One-Month High
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 15:36
The price of Litecoin (LTC) recorded its highest price in a month on Tuesday as the broader market picks up the bid. British Maritime Society Builds Blockchain Tool for Ship Registration
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 15:00
Lloyd's Register is demoing a blockchain tool for recording information about ships for underwriters and merchants at this year's SMM fair. PBoC-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Platform Enters Test Phase
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 14:00
A blockchain trade finance platform spearheaded by the People's Bank of China has entered the testing phase ahead of an official roll-out. Crypto Facilities Launches Perpetual Futures on Five Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 14:00
UK-based cryptocurrency exchange platform Crypto Facilities has launched perpetual futures contracts on five cryptocurrencies. The platform is registered with the country’s Financial Conduct Authority and already offers fixed maturity futures on six trading pairs. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Crypto Facilities Launches Perpetual Futures London-based exchange Crypto Facilities announced […]
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Not Just Tron: Neo's Failed $170 Million Bid to Buy BitTorrent Revealed
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 13:00
It turns out that more crypto companies explored buying BitTorrent than just Tron. Not previously reported, Neo Global Capital made a much higher bid. IBM Debuts Stellar-Powered 'Blockchain World Wire' Payments System
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 12:30
IBM is taking its long-in-the-works blockchain-based payment system out of beta, with the launch of a product called Blockchain World Wire. The Daily: Wirex Adds Ethereum, Deutsche Börse Embraces Blockchain
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 12:00
The Tuesday edition of our daily roundup is jam-packed with tidbits, snippets, and other terms used to describe stories-in-brief that deserve telling. On this day, September 4, we bring you news of a major securities trading firm boarding the blockchain bandwagon, bitcoin ATMs proliferating in Europe, and Brave browser hitting another milestone. Also read: 21,000 […]
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Bitcoin Indicator Turns Bullish for First Time in 8 Months
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 11:05
Bitcoin's weekly MACD indicator has risen above zero for the first time since January, confirming a long-term bearish-to-bullish trend change. Bitcoin Price Indicator Turns Bullish for First Time in 8 Months
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 11:05
Bitcoin's weekly MACD indicator has risen above zero for the first time since January, confirming a long-term bearish-to-bullish trend change. Abra Launches Services for SEPA Bank Account Holders
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 10:00
Cryptocurrency wallet and exchange, Abra, has announced the launch of support for customers holding Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA) bank accounts. The move allows the citizens of the 28 member states of the European Union, four member states of the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), and Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino, […]
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South Korea to Double Blockchain Trials in Public Sector Next Year
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 09:03
The South Korean government is literally doubling down on its efforts to trial blockchain in the public sector for 2019. RAM It All: Rising Costs Are Turning EOS Into a Crypto Coder's Nightmare
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 08:00
With lightning speeds and zero fees, EOS blows other blockchains out of the water for user experience. For developers, though, it's proving costly. 21,000 New Locations Across Canada, Europe, Australia to Purchase Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 06:10
Netcoins, an over-the-counter (OTC) brokerage and virtual ATM software company, announced this week it was enabling bitcoin cash (BCH) for immediate access purchase. For BCH enthusiasts, that’s 21,000 locations, covering Canada, Europe, and Australia where the decentralized currency is now available. Also read: Square’s Big Week: Crypto Patent, Shares Leap, and Lightning Plug 21,000 New […]
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Crypto Wallet Abra Opens Door to More European Users
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 06:00
Crypto wallet provider Abra is integrating SEPA payments, allowing European customers to directly deposit funds. ASX Postpones Roll-Out of Blockchain Settlement System to Q2 2021
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 04:10
The ASX has pushed back the launch time of a blockchain-based network to Q2 in 2021 that is set to replace its current CHESS settlement system. ASX Postpones Roll-Out of Blockchain Settlement System to 2021
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 04:10
The Australian Securities Exchange has pushed back the launch of its blockchain-based CHESS replacement after feedback from stakeholders. ASX Postpones Roll-Out of Blockchain Settlement System
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 04:10
The Australian Securities Exchange has pushed back the launch of its blockchain-based CHESS replacement after feedback from stakeholders. Japanese Company Trials BTC and Smart Contracts in Real Estate Transactions
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 04:10
A Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company has built a cryptocurrency settlement platform for real estate transactions. The firm has tested the platform using BTC and smart contracts for property sales and has released its findings; many benefits were observed over the traditional method. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals BTC and […]
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There's a Problem With Crypto Funding – And Vitalik Just Might Have a Solution
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 04. 02:00
A new paper by Vitalik Buterin and other researchers proposes a novel way to finance the public goods a decentralized ecosystem needs. Mainstream Media Narrative Sensationalizes Chinese Crypto Crackdown
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 04. 00:05
An American academic has written an article criticizing dominant media narratives surrounding China’s regulatory actions pertaining to cryptocurrencies. The article’s author, Nicholas Krapels, asserts that “most casual observers of Chinese politics do not understand” that “by design, Chinese law maintains a grey area” and get caught up in the “clickbait-oriented sensationalist echo chamber” of contemporary […]
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Two Exchanges Publish Contingency Plans for November BCH Fork
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 22:05
This weekend two exchanges have released details on how they will handle the November 15 Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hard fork if there happens to be a blockchain split. The exchange Coinex and the trading platform Bitasiaex have informed their customers how they intend to deal with the upcoming consensus changes. Also Read: New Satoshi Challenger Tells […]
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British Artist Sells Entire Collection for Crypto via Wechat
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 21:05
The London and Los Angeles-based artist once dubbed “the next Andy Warhol” by actor Michael Caine, Lincoln Townley, has sold an entire collection of works in exchange for cryptocurrency via popular social media platform Wechat. Also Read: The Daily: Bittrex Invests in New Platform, ATM Market to Grow Over 50% a Year Contemporary Artist Sells Entire […]
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Exchanges Round-Up: DMM Bitcoin Launches Biometric Authentication, Ironfx Seeks Gibraltar Licensing
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 19:05
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency exchanges, DDM Bitcoin has launched biometric authentication for Android users of its app, Fxcoin has hired former Deutsche Bank AG employee, Yasuo Matsuda, as a senior strategist, and Ironfx has estimated the company’s upcoming virtual currency exchange will launch during the fourth quarter of 2018. Also Read: Satis Predicts Market […]
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Markets Update: While Cryptocurrency Traders See Gains, Shorts Stack Up
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 18:15
Cryptocurrency markets have shown some strength over the last seven days as many digital assets are up between 3 to 40 percent. At the time of publication, the entire digital currency market capitalization of all 1600+ cryptocurrencies is around $239B USD. The markets look far more optimistic than a few weeks ago but short contracts […]
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Philippine SEC to Publish Draft Crypto Exchange Regulations Next Week
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 17:05
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring regulating cryptocurrency as trading platforms, according to SEC Commissioner Ephyro Luis Amatong. Commissioner Amatong also indicated that the current Australian and Swiss legislative apparatus pertaining to virtual currency exchanges are being considered as possible templates for the future regulatory framework of the Philippine SEC – the […]
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Binance Wants to Invest in Africa, Reaches Out to African Projects
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 15:05
Africa is a market of over 1.2 billion consumers, with fast growing developing economies and hundreds of millions of unbanked people. As such, the continent offers plenty of opportunities for new crypto ventures and Binance is eager to tap this market. Also Read: The Daily: Bittrex Invests in New Platform, ATM Market to Grow Over […]
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Walmart Explores Blockchain for Connecting Automated Delivery Drones
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 15:01
Walmart's patent efforts have showcased how the retail giant is investigating blockchain, this time it's a project that sees a way for drones to talk. Former Estonian Prime Minister Becomes Blockchain Startup Advisor
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 14:00
Former Estonian prime minister Taavi Rõivas is joining cryptocurrency startup Lympo as the chairman of its supervisory board. Indian Officials Visit Regulators in Japan, UK, Switzerland to Study Crypto
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 13:05
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has sent officials to Japan, the UK, and Switzerland to study cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings from each of the three countries’ financial regulators. The securities watchdog aims to engage with international regulators and gain a deeper understanding of their crypto mechanisms and systems in order to improve […]
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Google Now Provides a Big Data View of the Ethereum Blockchain
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 13:00
Internet search giant Google is providing a Big Data window into ethereum after adding the network to its analytics platform BigQuery. The Power of Private Blockchains Is Beginning to Show
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 12:00
Is it time to rethink private blockchains? The World Bank's "blockchain bond" success has reinvigorated that question. World Bank Bond Blockchain Offers Key Insights
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 12:00
Is it time to rethink private blockchains? The World Bank's "blockchain bond" success has reinvigorated that question. California Passes Bill Defining Blockchain and Crypto Terms
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 11:05
A draft law designed to amend California’s legislation to create legal grounds for the implementation of crypto-related technologies has been passed by the state’s legislature. Assembly Bill 2658 amends the California Civil Code, Government Code, Corporations Code, and Insurance Code to legalize the use of blockchain secured data and smart contracts in local and foreign […]
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Bitcoin Price Faces Minor Drop as Bulls Run Out of Steam
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 11:00
Bitcoin could be in for a minor price pullback as the short-duration charts are flashing signs of bullish exhaustion. Bitcoin Price Faces Minor Drop After One-Month Highs
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 11:00
Bitcoin could be in for a minor price pullback as the short-duration charts are flashing signs of bullish exhaustion. Alibaba, IBM Top Global Blockchain Patent Rankings, Says New Research
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 09:30
Major Chinese and American firms are leading a global blockchain push, with Alibaba and IBM having filed around 90 patents each relating to the tech. The Daily: Bittrex Invests in New Platform, ATM Market to Grow Over 50% a Year
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 09:05
In Monday’s edition of The Daily we cover the news that Bittrex exchange has invested in a new Malta-based trading platform aimed at institutions, and a research report which predicts that the crypto ATM market will grow by over 50% a year and more. Also Read: Petro Has No Users, No Investors and No Oil to […]
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Nano Was August's Top-Performing Big Crypto Despite Its Record Low
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 08:01
Nano shone bright on the back of strong volumes in August, despite an all-time low experienced mid-month. Nano Was August's Top-Performing Big Crypto Despite Yearly Low
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 08:01
Nano shone bright on the back of strong volumes in August, despite a yearly low experienced mid-month. Japanese City Trials Blockchain Voting for Social Development Programs
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 06:00
The Japanese city of Tsukuba has tested a blockchain-based system that lets residents cast votes to decide on local development programs. Bitcoin On Air: 100 Reasons to Explore the World of Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 05:45
In less than a year, eight months to be exact, Matt Aaron and his team have grown the Bitcoin.com Podcast Network (BPN) by 100 episodes. Covering everything from blockchain innovation and hype to the week’s hottest crypto news, all the while highlighting the ecosystem’s most interesting personalities, now BPN is expanding into Latin America with […]
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Microsoft Is Slowly (But Surely) Connecting Blockchain to Main Products
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 04:00
The software giant's Azure cloud division is building bridges between its blockchain services and other, widely used infrastructure and platforms. Microsoft Is Connecting Its Major Products to Blockchain – Here's Why
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 03. 04:00
The software giant's Azure cloud division is building bridges between its blockchain services and other, widely used infrastructure and platforms. Japan Introduces New Screening Requirements for Crypto Exchanges
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 01:55
Japan’s financial regulator has reportedly introduced new screening requirements for crypto exchanges seeking approval to operate in the country. The agency now extends its focus beyond the registrants’ financial health and system safety measures. Among additional criteria are the assessment of the companies’ decision-making process and their links to antisocial groups. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek […]
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10 Songs That Show Bitcoin’s Influence on Pop Culture
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 03. 00:05
Eminem surprised rap fans this week by dropping his new album ‘Kamikaze’. For cryptocurrency enthusiasts there was an extra point of interest in the new album, since one of the tracks, “Not Alike”, namechecks Bitcoin. If awareness is the first step in driving adoption then Bitcoin can do a lot worse than a shout out […]
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New Study Highlights the Many Positives of Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 22:05
It’s become fashionable in public circles to bash Bitcoin on account of its energy consumption. Virtually every week, mainstream media (MSM) attacks bitcoin mining, painting alarmist pictures of a planet burning due to the ‘wasteful’ design of Proof of Work. The reality is less cut-and-dried. Bitcoin’s defenders have been hitting back lately, with one new […]
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Satis Predicts Market Cap of Cryptocurrencies Exceeds $1 Trillion in 2021
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 20:15
Initial coin offering (ICO) advisory firm, Satis Group, has published a report detailing a number of predictions for the cryptocurrency industry – estimating that the total market capitalization of all combined virtual currency markets will reach nearly $3.6 trillion USD by 2028. Also Read: August Markets Report: Heavy Selling Across Leading Crypto Markets Satis Predicts $500 […]
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New Satoshi Challenger Tells All — But Is He Legit?
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 17:55
Just recently we reported on new information concerning the hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto. Following a summary of suspects, we ended the report with the first part of an interview with a man who believes he was a member of the Satoshi Nakamoto group. Unfortunately, Phil Wilson, the man who says he was an original Satoshi […]
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Venezuela’s Cryptocurrency Petro Has No Users, No Investors and No Oil to Back It Up
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 15:55
The petro has stirred up a lot of debate among the cryptocurrency community. Some believe it is a successful example of using the technology to create resource-backed assets and bypassing financial sanctions. Others see it as a scam by a corrupt government that already inflicted economic calamities such as hyperinflation against its own citizens. A […]
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50 Percent Energy Rate Hike for Crypto Miners Approved in Central Washington State
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 13:55
The commissioners of a public utility district in central Washington State have unanimously approved a rate hike for cryptocurrency miners. The utility serves over 46,000 customers throughout the county. The cost increase starts at 15 percent beginning next year, 35 percent the following year, and 50 percent thereafter. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese […]
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The Daily: Asian Crypto Jobs on the Rise, Colombia to Cut Taxes for Crypto Firms
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 11:55
The number of jobs and job seekers in the Asian crypto space is growing, according to leading recruiters in the region. Also in The Daily, Colombia may soon become a crypto-friendly nation, California and Russia want to use blockchain tech for insurance and pensions, and Malaysians remain bullish on cryptocurrencies, despite market trends this year. […]
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Venezuela's Petro Cryptocurrency Is a Gift to Future Generations
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 02. 10:30
The petro cryptocurrency may be one of the most ill-conceived blockchain projects. But it just might speak to exactly why the tech is gravely needed. South Korean Lawmaker Proposes Special Crypto Zone for ICOs
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 09:42
A South Korean lawmaker has reportedly proposed designating a regulation-free special cryptocurrency zone aimed at initial coin offerings. It has been about a year since token sales were banned in the country but the government has yet to introduce any guidelines for them. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Proposal […]
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The Fight Over Masternodes: The WTF New Way to Earn Money With Crypto
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 02. 09:40
There's a battle going on and it displays how popular masternodes have become. But wait, what's a masternode? And how can you earn money with one? The Bitcoin Standard: BCH Troll Slayer Faces BTC’s Angriest Man
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 06:50
Bitcoin Cash’s (BCH) troll slayer Derek Magill is back at it, and this time he’s facing down a pretty fierce opponent. Saifedean Ammous’s The Bitcoin Standard is hardcore maximalist argumentation for the supremacy of bitcoin core (BTC) as a cryptocurrency and world settlement commodity. While good people can differ on Mr. Ammous’s views, the BCH […]
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Stress Test & Big Blocks: BCH Network Confirms 2M Transactions in 24-Hours
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 03:50
On September 1, 2018, the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network was put to the test as BCH proponents flooded the mempool with millions of transactions over the last day. According to statistics during the last 24-hours, BCH miners have processed over 2 million transactions so far and the Stress Test Day is still not over. Also […]
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Russian Police Seize 22 Cryptocurrency ATMs in 9 Cities
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 02. 01:50
Law enforcement officials in Russia have seized 22 BATMs installed at stores and restaurants in 9 different cities. The confiscation has been carried out on orders from the Prosecutor’s Office and the Central Bank, local media reported. The operation of crypto teller machines in the country is currently unregulated. Also read: Kiev’s Bessarabsky Market […]
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Japan’s Largest Bank Experiments Using Own Crypto at Convenience Store
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 23:50
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, one of the world’s largest financial groups, has been experimenting with using its own cryptocurrency, the Mufg coin, for payments at a convenience store for employees. This week, a local publication reported on the progress of the experiment. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Payments at Convenient Store Mitsubishi […]
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As Zimbabweans Struggle For Cash, Even The Country’s Only Bitcoin ATM Has Run Dry
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 21:52
The Golix bitcoin ATM took on obvious importance when it was first introduced in the Zimbabwean capital Harare, early April. In a country without a currency of its own, where conventional automated teller machines (ATMs) have become useless due to a severe cash crisis, the bitcoin machine was seen as the new gateway to faster […]
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August Markets Report: Heavy Selling Across Leading Crypto Markets
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 21:05
Looking at the monthly charts, the leading cryptocurrency markets experienced heavy selling during August – with the top five crypto markets falling by between 10% and 35% from the start of the month when measuring against USD. Also Read: August 2018 Volume Rankings Report: ETC and Dash Top Ten BTC Produced Tightest Monthly Candle of 2018 […]
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New Information Heightens Satoshi Nakamoto Mystery
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 19:05
For close to ten years many people have been on the hunt for the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of the decentralized technology called Bitcoin. This year the race to find the anonymous character, or group of individuals, who designed the peer-to-peer electronic cash system has been hotter than ever with more clues left behind — […]
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Exchanges Round-Up: Price Spread and Institutions, Brazil Surveys Exchanges
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 17:05
In recent news pertaining to exchanges, Sfox has attributed a reducing spread in the price of BTC across exchanges to the increased presence of institutional investors in the cryptocurrency markets, Brazil’s government has issued a questionnaire to three local crypto exchanges seeking to obtain data pertaining to their operations, and data from the United States […]
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Wendy McElroy: The Crypto Revolution Will Not Be Centralized
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 15:00
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 10, Part 2 The Crypto Revolution Will Not Be Centralized You say you want a revolution. Well, you know, We all want to change the world. You tell me that it’s evolution. Well, you know, We all want to change the […]
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Transaction Fee Mining Exchanges: Highly Popular, Highly Controversial
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 12:45
You might not have traded on Fcoin or Bitforex, but you’ve probably heard their names mentioned in crypto trading circles. These exchanges are at the forefront of a relatively new business model known as transaction fee – or trans-fee – mining. While innovative, the token model deployed by these platforms is not without its controversies. […]
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The Daily: Mycrypto Raises $4 million, Islamic Crypto Exchange Sets Foot in Malta
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 10:45
Wallet solution Mycrypto has raised $4 million to build a platform allowing users to create new wallets, the full details of which are in this edition of The Daily. Also, the wallet advertised by software guru John McAfee, Bitfi, is removing the ‘unhackable’ claim from its branding, an Islamic crypto exchange applies for a license […]
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Crypto Trading 101: The Fibonacci Retracements
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 01. 10:19
CoinDesk unpacks and explains Fibonacci retracements, a tool used to predict potential price support and resistance, for crypto traders. Bitcoin's Next Big Software Upgrade to Feature New Language for Crypto Keys
CoinDesk
2018. Sep. 01. 09:35
A new version of Bitcoin Core is coming, including a new key language and more. CoinDesk assembles the earliest and most interesting details. Japan’s National Police Installing Crypto Transaction Tracking System
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 06:45
The Japanese National Police Agency is reportedly installing a system to track the flow of crypto transactions in order to aid investigations of cryptocurrency-related cybercrime. The system is expected to be limited to major cryptocurrencies, according to local media. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Tracking Crypto Transactions Japan’s National Police Agency […]
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Rakuten Acquires Crypto Exchange to Fast-Track Into the Japanese Market
Bitcoin News
2018. Sep. 01. 01:35
Japanese mega e-commerce and internet company Rakuten Inc. is entering the crypto space. Instead of submitting a new application to the country’s financial regulator, Rakuten is acquiring an existing crypto exchange to fast-track into the Japanese crypto market. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Rakuten to Operate Crypto Exchange Rakuten Inc. announced […]
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