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December AugustThe Crypto Custody Conundrum: What Are We Even Talking About?
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 31. 11:10
New tech usually struggles with vocabulary, says Noelle Acheson. With bitcoin, the confusion rubs off integral concepts in securities legislation. Tether Plans to Mint Digital Yuan and Commodity Coins, Says Bitfinex Shareholder
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 30. 22:59
Tether Holdings, the firm that issues tether (USDT), has plans to launch an offshore Chinese yuan stablecoin called CNHT. Tether’s digital dollar presence within the crypto economy has been massive in recent months, seeing significant demand from China. Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong has explained in a recent interview that Tether is also preparing to launch […]
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Billionaire Investor Eyes $1 Billion Crypto Hedge Fund
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 22:00
Billionaire head of Brevan Howard hedge fund, Alan Howard, is launching a crypto portfolio platform that aims to make stable investments in a notoriously volatile market. Telegram’s Blockchain Will Be Compatible With Ethereum: Source
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 17:25
Telegram's new blockchain project will be able to support dapps built for ethereum, says TON Labs CEO Alexander Filatov. Seoul’s Artbloc to Offer High-End Art Using Blockchain-Based Fractional Ownership
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 16:00
Artbloc hopes to bring high-end works to mainstream investors by using blockchain technologies What’s Being Built – and What’s Not – on 2019’s Smart Contract Blockchains
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 30. 15:40
Has anyone checked in with EOS lately, to see how it’s doing? How about Tezos – any signs of life there? In mid 2017, two of the largest token sales in history birthed two smart contracting platforms that promised to topple Ethereum and usher in an era of fast and low-cost value transfer with dApps […]
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Join the CoinDesk Team in Tel Aviv
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 15:30
CoinDesk is heading to Tel Aviv on September 12 and we'd love to see you. Zcash Developer Electric Coin Co. Reveals Q1 Financial Loss
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 12:25
The for-profit arm supporting zcash has issued a new report saying it avoided layoffs throughout the bear market despite being in the red. Check Out the New Featured Tokens on Bitcoin.com’s Markets Page
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 30. 12:03
Markets.Bitcoin.com has just launched a Featured Tokens page, allowing coin creators with unique tokens to apply for a listing through a simple review process. Each token listed on Bitcoin.com’s upcoming exchange, launching Sep. 2, will also be listed at markets.Bitcoin.com, providing great exposure and detailed data for projects making a splash in the BCH community […]
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Top 10 Cryptocurrencies Now Trading Below 200-Day Price Averages
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 11:40
BTC now stands alone in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market value, with the rest having fallen below a key long-term moving average. Bitcoin Price Faces Third Monthly Loss of 2019
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 11:06
Down 4.8 percent from the monthly opening price, bitcoin looks set to end August on a negative note and is on track to register its third monthly loss of the year. IBM-Maersk Logistics Blockchain to Be Used by Thai Customs Department
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 09:00
The Customs Department of Thailand will begin trialing IBM and Maersk's TradeLens blockchain platform for international shipping. IBM-Maersk Logistics Blockchain to Be Used by Thai Customs Agency
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 09:00
The Customs Department of Thailand will begin trialing IBM and Maersk's TradeLens blockchain platform for international shipping. Agorism and Bitcoin: Free People Don’t Ask Maxine Waters for Permission
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 30. 08:45
Anti-agorism Congressional Representative Maxine Waters still has misgivings about Facebook’s proposed Libra digital currency, even after meeting with Swiss government officials to discuss the tech last week. The sustained reservations echo the message of July’s open letter from the House of Representatives to Facebook, calling for a halt on Libra’s ongoing development. While many view […]
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Hayden Otto Interview about Bitcoin Cash City Conference 2019
Bitcoin Insider
2019. Aug. 30. 08:05
Hayden Otto Interview about Bitcoin Cash City Conference 2019
Capital One Hacker Used Stolen Computing Power to Mine Crypto
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 07:00
Capital One hacker Paige Thompson had been using stolen computing power to mine cryptocurrencies, a federal grand jury indictment revealed. Binance Funds 40 Developers to Build Open-Source Crypto Software
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 04:00
One of the world's largest crypto exchanges has launched an initiative to boost open-source blockchain development. UN Official: Crypto Makes Policing Child Trafficking ‘Exceptionally Difficult’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 02:00
Cryptocurrencies provide a "new layer of secrecy that favors the criminals," said a top-ranking staffer of the UN's Office on Drugs and Crime. Why Tether Volume Surged to All-Time Highs in August
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 01:00
The dollar-pegged stablecoin tether (USDT) has become a virtual bridge between Chinese traders and global markets. Why Tether Volume Is At All-Time Highs
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 30. 01:00
The dollar-pegged stablecoin tether (USDT) has become a virtual bridge between Chinese traders and global markets. Amberdata Discovers ‘RPC Call’ Bug in Parity Ethereum Client
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 22:30
A new code release of the Parity ethereum client was released on Thursday to patch a security vulnerability found by blockchain startup Amberdata. Crypto Lending Platforms Prepare to Assail the Banking System
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 29. 22:30
The battle lines have been drawn and the troops assembled. On the one side stands the combined might of the banking cartels, centuries of deeply entrenched financial infrastructure supporting them. And on the other side stands a handful of crypto companies armed with little more than a passionate plea: “Ditch the legacy system and come […]
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World’s Largest Aircraft Manufacturer Joins Hedera Hashgraph Council
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 22:00
Boeing will run a node on Hedera Hashgraph's blockchain-like enterprise DLT platform after becoming the latest member of its governing council. China’s Digital Currency Will Be Two-Tiered, Replace Cash: Binance
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 19:00
Binance claims the PBOC’s system will allow fund transfers without the need for a bank account using what it terms ‘decoupled’ banking. Crypto-Mining Malware Attacks up 29% in Q1: McAfee Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 18:30
McAfee said some of the attacks had worm capabilities, allowing it to jump from server to server. Cryptocurrencies Such as Bitcoin Cash Shine During Hong Kong Protests
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 29. 18:00
The Hong Kong protests started in June 2019 over a controversial bill and now after weeks of demonstrations, marching citizens are fighting for the future of Hong Kong. In the midst of all the activists protesting, digital currencies like bitcoin cash are being promoted as a way for people to remove themselves from China’s system. […]
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Crypto Lender Dharma Pivots to Stablecoin Savings Accounts
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 16:54
Dharma is getting out of the lending business, launching its V2 on the Compound protocol and focusing on savings accounts for DAI and USDC. SEC Settles Charges With Crypto Token Issuers Accused of Fraud
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 16:31
The SEC settled charges with two individuals accused of selling unregistered securities with the Bitqy and BitqyM token sales. Ethereum Client Becomes First Public Blockchain Project on Hyperledger
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 15:32
Hyperledger is adding the ConsenSys-backed, enterprise-focused Pantheon to its consortium, deepening its relationship with the ethereum community. Ethereum Client Becomes First Public Blockchain on Hyperledger
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 15:32
Hyperledger is adding the ConsenSys-backed, enterprise-focused Pantheon to its consortium, deepening its relationship with the ethereum community. SBI Holdings Will Pay a Shareholder Dividend in XRP
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 14:45
SBI Holdings, the investment arm of Japanese financial giant SBI Group, will pay out dividends in the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, XRP. SBI Holdings Subsidiary Will Pay a Shareholder Dividend in XRP
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 14:45
SBI Holdings, the investment arm of Japanese financial giant SBI Group, will pay out dividends in the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, XRP. Telegram Will Release Code for Its TON Blockchain on Sept. 1
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 14:35
Telegram is expected to release the code needed to run nodes on its TON blockchain on Sunday, two sources tell CoinDesk. The release will allow developers to test TON nodes in advance of a mainnet launch at the end of October. Popular Korean Game Maker Partners With Linka for Blockchain Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 13:00
Wemade is fighting back against IP pirates by adopting blockchain technologies ‘Legend of Mir’ Game Maker Inks Agreement for Blockchain Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 13:00
Wemade is fighting back against IP pirates by adopting blockchain technologies How Market Makers Inject Liquidity Into the Cryptoconomy
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 29. 12:11
Market makers have a reputation that is entirely disproportionate to what they do. Despite what half of crypto Twitter would have you believe, MMs, as they are colloquially known, are a neutral force when used correctly. But should tokenized projects be routinely deploying these tools on crypto exchanges, and what are the long-term ramifications of […]
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Hedera Hashgraph Blockchain to Launch, Release Coins Starting Sept. 16
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 12:00
Hedera Hashgraph is adding the first American financial services provider, FIS Global, to its governing council just weeks before a planned mainnet launch. Hedera Hashgraph Blockchain to Launch, Release Coins on Sept. 16
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 12:00
Hedera Hashgraph is adding the first American financial services provider, FIS Global, to its governing council just weeks before a planned mainnet launch. PR: Bitcoin.com Partners with Resistance – the Next Gen DEX
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 29. 09:30
Last week, the Resistance team met with Bitcoin.com CEO Stefan Rust, and other members of the Bitcoin.com organization, to discuss the terms of a partnership. The meeting was a great success and a strategic partnership agreement was drawn up and signed the same day.
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Bitcoin Eyes $9K Price Support After Drop to One-Month Lows
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 29. 09:15
Having dived out of a narrowing price range, bitcoin is looking weak and may end up falling to $9,000 in the next 24 hours. Crypto Can Boost Indian Economy – How Banning Will Hurt it
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 29. 06:03
The Indian economy is experiencing severe economic slowdown not seen in many years, and cryptocurrency can potentially help. However, the government is considering a draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies, which could have undesirable consequences on the economy. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community has already been enduring a banking ban by the central bank. Also read: […]
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Crypto Salaries Gain Regulatory Recognition Around the World
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 29. 00:43
Salaries paid in decentralized digital coins have become a norm across the crypto industry, but there’s really no reason why cryptocurrencies can’t be used for remuneration by businesses in other sectors as well. In many jurisdictions that should be legal even in the absence of dedicated legislation. Switzerland, New Zealand, Japan and Estonia are a […]
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Coinbase Study Says 56% of Top 50 Universities Have Crypto Classes
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 22:15
Compared to last year, twice as many university students, or 18 percent, partook in a crypto or blockchain class. ERC20 Tether Transactions Flip Their Omni Equivalent
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 28. 22:00
Crypto enthusiasts have noticed that the Ethereum blockchain has come awfully close to reaching capacity due to the added transactions stemming from the Tether (USDT) network. The transaction count since mid-August shows the ERC20 version of tether has surpassed the original version that uses BTC. ERC20 tether transactions cost users more than $260,000 in the […]
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R3 Partners With Dubai Firm to Tap $120 Billion Sukuk Market
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 21:00
Wethaq will use R3 Corda to streamline the issuance and distribution of the Islamic financial certificates. Santiago Stock Exchange to Partner in Blockchain Alliance
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 20:00
The Santiago Stock Exchange (STE), Central Securities Depository (DCV) and the Global Trade Directory (GTD) will form a blockchain association to improve communications for stock market investors. Crypto Market Sees Red as Bitcoin Price Drops $600 in 30 Minutes
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 19:07
Beginning at 17:50 UTC and lasting until 18:20 UTC, BTC witnessed a large pullback from $10,200 to $9,600. US Air Force Partners With Blockchain Firm to Automate Data Management
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 19:00
Constellation is tasked with connecting various data silos for the armed force wing. Crypto-Jacking Virus Infects 850,000 Servers, Hackers on the Run With Millions
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 18:00
French cybersecurity, officials dubbed 'cyber gendarmes,' announced the disabling of an 850,000 server botnet operating mostly in Latin America. Crypto-Jacking Virus Infects 850,000 Servers, Hackers Run off With Millions
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 18:00
French cybersecurity, officials dubbed 'cyber gendarmes,' announced the disabling of an 850,000 server botnet operating mostly in Latin America. Customers Can Deposit Bitcoin to Bakkt’s Warehouse Starting Next Week
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 16:30
Bakkt said Wednesday it would start offering customers access to its secure bitcoin storage warehouse starting Sept. 6. Author Jimmy Song Talks About the Little Bitcoin Book
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 15:00
This week on CoinDesk Live our own Brady Dale talks with Jimmy Song about his new book. Author Jimmy Song Talks About ‘The Little Bitcoin Book’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 15:00
This week on CoinDesk Live, our own Brady Dale talks with Jimmy Song about his new book. Venezuelan Pharmacy Chain Accepts Bitcoin Cash for Medicine and Products
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 28. 14:45
On August 26, a pharmacy chain in Venezuela called Farmarket revealed it now accepts cryptocurrencies through the payment provider Xpay, a subsidiary of Panda Group. Arley Lozano, Panda Group’s founder, explained how Farmarket’s pharmacy franchise has 22 stores located across the country and machines will allow people to purchase goods and medicine with cryptocurrencies like […]
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Korea’s SFC Chair Nominee Intends to Maintain Go-Slow Approach to Crypto
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 14:00
Eun Sung-soo made reformist comments but he was still cautious about crypto and offered no boost to the sector Reformed BTC Maximalist Erik Finman Proves the Value of Unschooling
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 28. 12:00
A 12-year-old, future unschooling advocate at an Occupy Wall Street protest learns about Bitcoin while running from the cops. He invests. Later, the independent Erik Finman will become the supposed “world’s youngest bitcoin millionaire” at age 18. That’s not where the story ends, though. The high school dropout has since gone on to launch education […]
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They Biked, Ran and Swam Over 200 Miles Across Europe – All for Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 11:45
A group of bitcoin enthusiasts just ran, biked and swam across Europe, all to promote the cryptocurrency they believe is leaving a powerful, positive mark on the world. The first “Satoshi Freeathlon” officially finished this weekend, in which a group of seven bitcoin enthusiasts flexing their athletic abilities by journeying from Switzerland’s “Crypto Valley” in […] Bitcoin Price Hovers Above $10.1K As Momentum Stalls Near Key Indicator
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 10:00
Bitcoin's price action continues to stall as the fight between buyers and sellers falls quiet above the 100-day average of price. Bitcoin Price Above $10.1K As Momentum Stalls Near Key Indicator
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 10:00
Bitcoin's price action continues to stall as the fight between buyers and sellers falls quiet above the 100-day average of price. Political Group Launches ‘ICO’ to Support US House Candidate
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 08:00
BitPAC is conducting a "politicoin" ICO as part of its efforts to support candidates like North Carolina's Dan Bishop. Charlie Lee Vows to Keep Funding Litecoin Foundation Amid Pay Cuts
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 07:00
Litecoin creator Charlie Lee said he remains committed to funding the Litecoin Foundation regardless of its financial standing. Bitcoin Teeters on $10K, But Can It Fend Off Another Bear?
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 04:00
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent market movements have thrown into contention the mid-term direction with some asking if BTC’s demand is enough to beat off another bear market? Drug Dealers Who Used Crypto Sentenced to Prison
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 28. 02:30
Five drug dealers who used cryptocurrencies to launder their funds were sentenced to varying jail terms on Monday. Mega Drug Pushers Johnson & Johnson Get Away While Peaceful Silk Road Is Destroyed
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 28. 00:15
It’s been said that those who protest the loudest are often the ones who are guilty, and when it comes to government and their pet corporations, things are no different. No surprise, then, that the blustery moralizing — and violent state force brought to bear against businesses — are most intense where the money and […]
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Libra Association’s Crypto Members Remain Unfazed by Regulatory Backlash
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 21:25
Despite government scrutiny, crypto firms in the Libra Association say they're committed to the project. Venezuelan Pharmacy Chain to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 21:00
The retail pharmacy chain has 22 locations that will be equipped with dash-enabled payment systems. Judge Confirms Ruling: Craig Wright to Forfeit 50% of Bitcoin Holdings
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 20:49
In a court document published Aug. 27, Judge Bruce Reinhart said Craig Wright argued in bad faith. Switzerland Approves Bitcoin Banks – But With Strict Conditions Attached
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 27. 20:00
One of the major problems for businesses in the cryptocurrency industry is finding a bank that agrees to work with them and connect them to the traditional fiat financial system. The financial regulator in Switzerland has just made this easier by licensing two companies to serve as tailored banks for the industry and further open […]
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P2P Exchange Hodl Hodl Sneaks Around China’s Google Firewall
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 19:00
Hodl Hodl said Google's reCAPTCHA service, blocked by Chinese firewalls, prevented Asian users from logging on. Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini Exchange Joins Silvergate Crypto Lending Network
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 17:00
The Silvergate Exchange Network provides a frictionless way to transfer U.S. dollars "around the clock." Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini Exchange Joins Silvergate Crypto Payments Network
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 17:00
The Silvergate Exchange Network provides a frictionless way to transfer U.S. dollars "around the clock." 4 Agencies Are Investigating Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 15:35
A report from QuadrigaCX bankruptcy trustee Ernst & Young published Monday outlines which agencies are investigating the failed exchange. South Korea’s BC Card Is Using KT’s Blockchain for Rewards Settlement
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 14:00
The company says that the process has been made significantly more efficient. Court Instructs Craig Wright to Distribute Billions to Plaintiffs
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 27. 13:56
On August 26, the self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor, Craig Wright, was ordered by Southern District Court of Florida to distribute half of his BTC holdings and intellectual property assets from prior to 2014. According to the Kleiman estate attorney Vel Freedman, the family has waited a long time for the ruling and they believe things are […]
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HONESTCOIN
Bitcoin Insider
2019. Aug. 27. 13:54
HONESTCOIN: 21dotcash:
HonestCoin (USDH) is the first regulated stablecoin backed by USD deployed on the Bitcoin Cash blockchain, and is available on CoinEx
BITCOIN.COM WALLET
Bitcoin Insider
2019. Aug. 27. 13:53
BITCOIN.COM WALLET: 21dotcash:
Ideal for quickly send or receive Bitcoin Cash, this wallet features other services, including a map of nearby business accepting BCH.
Coinbase-Backed Nomics Launches Trading Transparency Product
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 13:10
Nomics is launching a new data transparency product to prove how much real volume trades on exchanges. Facebook’s Libra Project Launches Bug Bounty With $10,000 Max Reward
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 13:02
The Libra Association will pay up to $10,000 to independent security researchers who find bugs in the Libra blockchain. Facebook’s Calibra Is Building a Compliance Team, Searching for Sanctions Lead
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 12:10
The Calibra wallet team is looking for more compliance professionals Bitcoin May Suffer Deeper Drop Below This Price Average
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 11:16
Bitcoin's pullback from June's high of $13,880 will likely gather pace if key moving average support is breached. Arrington XRP Backs Fund’s $200 Million Raise for Algorand Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 10:40
Arrington XRP, NGC Ventures, among others, have backed a $200 million fund launched by a capital firm dedicated to investing in the Algorand blockchain ecosystem. Coinbase’s Ex-Policy Head Will Lobby for Facebook Amid Libra Crypto Pushback
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 09:30
Facebook has hired a lobbying firm led by a former head of policy at Coinbase amid regulatory pushback from U.S. lawmakers over its Libra project. Coinbase’s Ex-Policy Head Will Lobby for Facebook’s Libra Crypto
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 09:30
Facebook has hired a lobbying firm led by a former head of policy at Coinbase amid regulatory pushback from U.S. lawmakers over its Libra project. Loom Launches ‘CryptoZombies’ Tutorial to Get Coders on Facebook’s Libra
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 08:00
Get the basics of Facebook's new Libra blockchain with a free online tutorial from Loom. Beyond USD: The Next Frontier for Stablecoins
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 27. 04:00
The next generation of stablecoins will eschew the U.S. dollar as their basis, writes Bitspark's George Harrap. The Changing Face of Cryptocurrency Trading in 2019
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 26. 22:30
The cryptocurrency exchange landscape has evolved significantly in 2019. The number, quality and diversity of exchanges has multiplied, giving traders an unprecedented number of venues to choose from. This smorgasbord of options risks leaving traders overwhelmed, however, as exchanges jockey for supremacy, launching new features and products designed to woo the competition and cement their […]
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Judge Recommends Ruling in Favor of Kleiman in Craig Wright Case
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 21:34
A magistrate judge has recommended that Craig Wright turn over 50% of his bitcoin and intellectual property from before 2014 to Ira Kleiman. ‘Not an Audit’: IRS Notice Could Spell Trouble for Crypto Traders
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 26. 19:30
The IRS took to Twitter on August, 26, posting a video about recently mailed CP2000 notices, of special interest to crypto traders. The notice, which seeks to rectify discrepancies made by recipients in tax reporting, is another in a series of crypto-related letters recently sent by the agency. Though the promised guidelines for reporting still […]
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New Ransomware Targets Fortnite Players
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 19:00
A new ransomware masquerades as a Fortnite cheat and asks victims to pay up in crypto. New Crypto-Stealing Ransomware Targets Fortnite Players
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 19:00
A new ransomware masquerades as a Fortnite cheat and asks victims to pay up in crypto. Australian Securities Exchange Building New Blockchain Platform With VMWare, Digital Asset
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 17:30
ASX and Digital Asset have signed a three-party memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build a replacement platform for the existing Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) using distributed ledger technology. Market Update: Economists Envision Global Recession While Crypto Prices Soldier On
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 26. 17:15
Last week cryptocurrency prices bounced around after a majority of coins dropped in value on August 21. Today on August 26, digital currency markets have gained around 1.52%, gathering $4 billion since the initial slump. Despite the volatility, cryptocurrencies have consolidated and a few speculators believe a breakout is on the cards that could send […]
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Roger Ver–Backed CoinFlex Exchange Is Taking Aim at BitMEX Futures Market
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 16:30
CoinFlex closed a $10 million funding round backed by Polychain Capital and Bitcoin.com chairman Roger Ver, among others. Roger Ver–Backed CoinFlex Exchange Is Taking Aim at BitMEX
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 16:30
CoinFlex closed a $10 million funding round backed by Polychain Capital and Bitcoin.com chairman Roger Ver, among others. Swiss Regulator Licenses Two New Blockchain Companies as It Shores up Legal Requirements
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 15:40
Two Swiss startups received broker dealer licenses as FINMA hardens its AML requirements. Overstock Loses Another Big Investor in Crypto Token Exchange tZERO
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 15:15
In the first investor call following the abrupt resignation of founder Patrick Byrne, Overstock provided a number of updates. Crypto ‘Exchange of Exchanges’ ShortHop Expands to 7 US States
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 13:26
ShortHop offers traders access to its own order book as well as orders from other exchanges. Binance Launches Crypto Lending With Up to 15% Annual Interest
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 12:30
Crypto exchange Binance is now offering users up to 15% in annualized interest for lending their crypto assets such as BNB and USDT. Hong Kong’s HashKey Capital Invests in Terra’s Mining Token
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 12:09
It is the eighth funding event in thirteen months using the mining token. Binance Launches Crypto Lending With Up to 15 % Annualized Interest
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 12:00
Crypto exchange Binance is now offering users up to 15% in annualized interest for lending their crypto assets such as BNB and USDT. Weekly Bitcoin Price Indicator Shows ‘Bear Cross’ in First Since February
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 11:00
A widely-tracked lagging bitcoin price indicator is reporting bearish conditions for the first time since February. PR: SMART VALOR Lists Bitcoin Cash & Offers Users 10% Cash Back in Crypto
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 26. 09:30
The first Swiss company to operate an integrated cryptocurrency exchange and custody, SMART VALOR, has added Bitcoin Cash to its range of listed tokens.Why does this matter and what’s in it for buyers?
The listing of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) on SMART VALOR matters, because it is the first fully compliant and licensed exchange launched out of Switzerland and Lichtenstein by a team of crypto pioneers of early Bitcoin days.
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PR: SMART VALOR Lists Bitcoin Cash & Offers Users 5% Cash Back in Crypto
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 26. 09:30
The first Swiss company to operate an integrated cryptocurrency exchange and custody, SMART VALOR, has added Bitcoin Cash to its range of listed tokens.Why does this matter and what’s in it for buyers?
The listing of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) on SMART VALOR matters, because it is the first fully compliant and licensed exchange launched out of Switzerland and Lichtenstein by a team of crypto pioneers of early Bitcoin days.
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Don’t Worry, Overstock’s New CEO Is Already ‘Drunk on Bitcoin’s Kool-Aid’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 08:00
Overstock.com’s interim CEO Jonathan Johnson, the president of its subsidiary Medici Ventures, plans to continue the company's blockchain work. India Facing ‘Unprecedented’ Economic Slowdown, Extraordinary Steps Urged
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 26. 06:51
Many signs indicate that the Indian economy is under grave stress, affecting nearly all sectors. “India’s economy is in a deep mess,” due to initiatives such as demonetization and GST, some lawmakers say, as they urge the government to handle the situation “which is intensifying on a daily basis.” Also read: Indian Supreme Court Orders […]
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India Facing ‘Unprecedented’ Economic Slowdown
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 26. 06:51
Many signs indicate that the Indian economy is under grave stress, affecting nearly all sectors. “India’s economy is in a deep mess,” due to initiatives such as demonetization and GST, some lawmakers say, as they urge the government to handle the situation “which is intensifying on a daily basis.” Also read: Indian Supreme Court Orders […]
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Switzerland Meetings Didn’t Clear US Lawmaker’s Doubts on Facebook’s Libra
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 06:05
A U.S. lawmaker said her concerns with Facebook's Libra crypto project remain after meeting regulators in Switzerland. 25-Year-Old to Plead Guilty to Running Unlicensed Crypto Exchange
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 06:00
A man from Los Angeles agrees to plead guilty to charge for running an unlicensed crypto exchange without an effective AML program. 25-Year-Old Bitcoin Seller Faces Life Sentence for Unlicensed Exchange
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 06:00
A man from Los Angeles agrees to plead guilty to charge for running an unlicensed crypto exchange without an effective AML program. The Faketoshi Circus: Even Bitcoin Can’t Escape the Politics of Money
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 26. 02:55
The latest effort by someone to present themselves as the creator of bitcoin says a lot about the propensity for drama in the ecosystem, Michael J Casey writes. Bitcoin Cash Innovation Accelerates With Cashscript High-Level Language
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 25. 23:00
Software developers Rosco Kalis and Gabriel Cardona have been steadily working on Cashscript, a high-level programming language for Bitcoin Cash. When the language is tied to certain opcodes, specific schemes can be built that allow for autonomous and decision-based transactions. While testing Cashscript’s capabilities, the two engineers recently deployed an oracle, forfeits, an onchain wager, […]
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Immortality, Cryogenics and UBI: How The Crypto Rich Influence Science
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 25. 16:45
The rise of cryptocurrency is changing the philanthropic world by causing the redistribution of wealth from old money to visionary innovators and early tech adopters. The new crypto rich invest their donations by supporting scientific research in groundbreaking fields that may one day enable humanity to cure aging, reverse death and completely change the relationship […]
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Burning Man & Crypto: Common Grounds
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 25. 12:05
Burning Man, the mecca of tech industry parties, offers lessons for the cryptocurrency movement. Bitcoin History Part 16: The First Mt. Gox Hack
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 25. 02:10
No one remembers the first Mt. Gox hack. It was a small sum, even by 2011’s standards, and the exchange reimbursed all users. The incident was to prove significant, however, for it set in motion a string of attacks on other bitcoin platforms that began the very next day. By the time the dust had […]
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Send Token Payouts With Ease Using Bitcoin.com’s SLP Dividend Calculator
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 25. 00:10
On August 23, Bitcoin.com released a new application called the SLP Dividend Calculator. The new platform allows users to build a transaction to make dividend payments to any Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) token holder. Also read: How to Create Non-Fungible Assets and Collectible Tokens With Bitcoin Cash Testing the New SLP Dividend Calculator From Bitcoin.com […]
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Initiative to Curtail Negative Interest Rates Gains Traction in Germany
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 24. 21:00
Negative interest rates, a common occurrence in Europe these days, are unpleasant for both banks and clients. And financial institutions have been increasingly transferring the bulk of the burden on to their customers. Some political factions in Germany, however, aren’t happy with the trend and are pushing for adequate protection for the ordinary small saver, […]
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The White House Just Blamed Bitcoin for America’s Opiate Crisis
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 24. 18:00
The opioid epidemic is the new devil Bitcoin is being blamed for inflaming, to be added to the already long list of heinous crimes crypto is supposedly responsible for, like terrorism, money laundering, and trafficking. While it’s painfully clear that the U.S. dollar is a much more common tool for these unethical and illicit activities, […]
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In Berlin, A ‘DAO Renaissance’ Begins
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 24. 16:20
New tools and the rise of DeFi have made decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, newly attractive to ethereum's top developers. FTC Settles With Promoters of Multi-Level Marketing Crypto Scheme
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 24. 13:00
Four promoters of crypto-denominated chain-referral scams are ordered to pay fines totaling less than $500,000.
Crypto Funds Are Outperforming – You Shouldn’t Be Surprised
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 24. 12:30
Josh Gnaizda of Crypto Fund Research looks into possible reasons behind the relative performance of crypto funds vs bitcoin since Q1 2017. Doing What You Want With Your Money Is a Fundamental Right
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 24. 00:00
Since the birth of Bitcoin, crusaders fighting for the separation of money and state discovered a new payment tool that bypasses the nation state’s control over the monetary system. For over ten years now, lots of people have been using digital currencies to hide from prying eyes of governments in order to free themselves from […]
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Circle CEO: China’s Digital Currency Could “Bypass Western Banking System”
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 23:00
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said China is setting the pace in the development of a digital currency equivalent of its fiat currency, the renminbi. Circle CEO: China’s Digital Currency Could ‘Bypass’ Western Bank System
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 23:00
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said China is setting the pace in the development of a digital currency equivalent of its fiat currency, the renminbi. Circle CEO: China’s Digital Currency Could ‘Bypass’ Western Banks
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 23:00
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said China is setting the pace in the development of a digital currency equivalent of its fiat currency, the renminbi. Blockchain Will Integrate BitPay’s Payments System For Wallet Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 22:00
The largest wallet provider, Blockchain, partnered with the largest bitcoin payment processor, BitPay. Blockchain Will Integrate BitPay’s System For Wallet Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 22:00
The largest wallet provider, Blockchain, partnered with the largest bitcoin payment processor, BitPay. Rep. Waters Says Congress Will Continue Review of Facebook’s Libra
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 21:00
Congresswoman Maxine Waters announced a tentative schedule for this fall including a continued review of Facebook's Libra initiative. Maker Foundation Tried and Failed to Register ‘DEFI’ Trademark
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 21:00
Under current law, the responsibility of defending trademarks falls on the holder of the trademark. UK Central Bank Chief Sees Digital Currency Displacing US Dollar as Global Reserve
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 20:17
BOE governor Mark Carney called on Friday for the creation of a wholly digital alternative to the U.S. dollar. Largest South Korean Exchange to Review Listings and Boot Failing Coins
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 20:00
Bithumb will assemble a committee to periodically review its listed cryptocurrencies, becoming the second exchange in Korea to update its listing policies. Largest Korean Exchange to Review Listings and Drop Failing Coins
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 20:00
Bithumb will assemble a committee to periodically review its listed cryptocurrencies, becoming the second exchange in Korea to update its listing policies. Binance Offers VIP Accounts to Hacked Users
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 18:00
Binance will offer VIP accounts to affected users but recommends hacked users replace their government IDs. Web3’s Gavin Wood Launches Kusama Network to Test Polkadot Protocol
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 17:15
The Web3 Foundation launched a live experimental version of the Polkadot network on Friday. Here's what Kusama will be testing. Blockchain May Be Used in FDA Medical Reviews and Recalls
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 16:30
The FDA's acting chief information officer said the agency is rolling out a modernization plan using AI and blockchain. Cryptocurrency Domains Have Become Hot Property
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 23. 16:00
Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology have become mainstream terms and are now featured in most dictionaries. Crypto-related terms have a lot of value when they are tethered to a web domain, and these days digital currency domains are prime real estate, with some selling for up to seven figures. Also read: How to Create Non-Fungible […]
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Canadians Charged for $220,000 Bitcoin Scam on Twitter
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 14:01
Two Canadian nationals posed as HitBTC customer service representatives in order to steal a user's login credentials. Bitcoin Miners Are Heating Homes Free of Charge in Frigid Siberia
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 13:30
Hotmine makes a bitcoin mining rig that doubles as a home heating appliance. It's targeting places where winter is brutally cold. The Push to Kill Cash – Australia’s Proposed Ban Shows It’s Not Conspiracy Theory
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 23. 13:15
The supposed coordination of governments and tech companies to create a one-world, cashless society is often viewed as little more than fodder for silly Youtube conspiracy videos. After all, cash is still king in daily life, even in extremely high-tech, innovative societies like Japan. Upon closer examination, though, current realities like Australia’s proposed cash transaction […]
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$100K Crypto Donation to Amazon Rainforest Charity Blocked By BitPay
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 12:50
A large donation to a non-profit working to protect the Amazon rainforest has been blocked by compliance hurdles at crypto payments firm BitPay. About the transparency of the BCH (Bitcoin Cash) Development...
Bitcoin Insider
2019. Aug. 23. 12:40
About the transparency of the BCH (Bitcoin Cash) Development Fundraiser - Roger Ver
Craig Wright Again Claims Authorship of Bitcoin White Paper
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 11:50
Wright has made another attempt to cement his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, posting bitcoin's white paper on a scientific paper hosting site. Bitcoin Increasingly Bearish Despite Price Bounce to $10.2K
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 11:00
Bitcoin's recovery to $10,255 seen in the last 24 hours could be short-lived, suggest bearish price and volume indicators. Bitcoin Price Looks Bearish Despite Bounce to $10.2K
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 11:00
Bitcoin's recovery to $10,255 seen in the last 24 hours could be short-lived, suggest bearish price and volume indicators. Litecoin’s Mining Power Has Fallen 28% Since Its Block Rewards Halving
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 10:30
Mining power on the litecoin network has dropped by 28 percent since its recent "halving" event as miners struggle for profit. Litecoin’s Mining Power Has Fallen 28% Since Its Halving
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 10:30
Mining power on the litecoin network has dropped by 28 percent since its recent "halving" event as miners struggle for profit. The New Bitcoin Banks Are Here
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 23. 09:58
A new age of banking is imminent. Legacy models will be forced to follow suit or become obsolete in the eyes of value holders worldwide, as new bitcoin and crypto services take over, seeking to implement blockchain systems with an eye on convenience and financial inclusion. Announcements of stablecoins and exchange services from giants Binance, […]
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Tensions Rising at Facebook Libra as Backers Consider Quitting: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 09:42
Several backers of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project are said to be considering backing out due to growing "pushback" from regulators. Amazon Cloud Outage Causing Major Issues at Some Crypto Exchanges
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 08:20
Problems with Amazon's cloud service, AWS, in Tokyo are disrupting services at some cryptocurrency exchanges on Friday. Circle Is Raising a $100 Million Fund for Its Crowdfunding Arm
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 08:00
Circle is hiring a new general partner to set up a $100 million venture capital fund via SeedInvest. CoinDesk Talks to Supporters, Critics at Craig Wright’s Contempt Hearing
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 23. 04:00
CoinDesk travels to Florida to talk to supporters and detractors of the so-called creator of bitcoin. Ethereum Poised to Be First Public Blockchain in Hyperledger Consortium
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 21:45
A proposal to add the ConsenSys-backed Pantheon project awaits a vote from the Hyperledger technical steering committee. How to Create Non-Fungible Assets and Collectible Tokens With Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 22. 20:04
On August 21, James Cramer, the developer behind the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), announced the launch of the Electron Cash SLP version 3.5. The latest release allows people to create a new type of SLP token called NFT1, a non-fungible token that can be grouped together by a single ID. The advanced form of SLP […]
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PundiX’s Crypto Cash Registers Will Be Installed in 49 Retail Stores Across Venezuela
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 20:00
Traki department stores will integrate Pundi X’s point-of-sale device, XPOS, to offer a cryptocurrency payment rail for shoppers. Coinbase Now Allows You to Access Dapps on Desktop Browsers
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 19:00
Coinbase Wallet saves users from installing browser extensions, moving private keys across devices, to administer their wallet funds on desktop browsers. Rwanda’s Central Bank Is Researching a Possible Digital Currency Launch
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 18:30
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) is looking at other countries, specifically Canada, the Netherlands, and Singapore’s central bank digital currency research. Ripple Partnership Provides New Payment Rail for UK Remittance Firm
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 17:00
Ripple's newest partnership will enable UK remittance firm, Xendpay, to move money to Southeast Asia in real time. Iconloop Signs Deal With Art Site to Create Record of Ownership
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 16:30
The works include five by Lee Ufan, founder of the avant-garde School of Things, and three works of Whanki Kim, an early abstract artist in Korea. Patrick Byrne, Cryptocurrency Champion, Resigns as Overstock CEO
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 16:21
Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne has resigned from the company after admitting to an affair with Russian agent Maria Butina. Smokescreens and Mirrors: How Does a Country Do an ICO? They Call It QE
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 22. 16:21
Financial regulators all around the world have been cracking down hard on ICOs for promising more than they can deliver. At the same time governments and central banks are pulling off far worse scams, such as QE, wiping out the savings of everyone that depends on them. To hide this fact they use obscure economic […]
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Crypto Futures Exchange Deribit Launching Bulk Derivatives Trading
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 13:18
Deribit is teaming with institutional traders' messaging service Paradigm to facilitate block trades of bitcoin and ether derivatives. Major Swedish Bank Orders Negative Interest Rate on Euro Deposits
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 22. 13:15
Sub-zero interest rates have become the norm in some countries, especially in Europe. Nordic nations such as Sweden and Denmark have been in negative territory for a while and a growing number of banks in the region are now charging depositors for keeping their money. Saving in fiat right now, unlike cryptocurrencies lately, leads to […]
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Major Banks Back $7.4 Million Funding Round for Korean Blockchain Firm
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 12:00
Blocko, a blockchain firm working on enterprise applications of the tech, says it's raised $7.44 million from investors including Shinhan Bank. Korean Banks Back $7.4 Million Funding Round for Blocko
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 12:00
Blocko, a blockchain firm working on enterprise applications of the tech, says it's raised $7.44 million from investors including Shinhan Bank. Bitcoin Selloff Stalls at Historical Price Support Near $10K
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 11:00
Bitcoin's defense of the 100-day price average and a bullish RSI divergence on the hourly chart call for a minor price bounce to $10,300. Bitcoin Maximalists Embrace Ethereum After Receiving an Offer They Can’t Refuse
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 22. 10:56
A group of hardcore bitcoin maximalists have heroically overcome their hatred for Ethereum after receiving ERC20 shares in crypto exchange INX worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The staunch BTC loyalists, led by Blockstream CTO Samson Mow, have agreed to support a project built on Ethereum, despite all the mean things they’ve said about it. […]
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Miller Lite Teams With Blockchain Firm for Customer Engagement Game
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 10:00
Miller Lite has partnered with a blockchain marketing company for a promotional game that utilizes blockchain and crypto collectibles. PR: Cross Exchange Launches IEO
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 22. 09:30
CROSS is a project aiming to develop an exchange platform that trades various digital assets globally including CROSS exchange for the coming digital asset and digital money society.
The value of CROSS (XCR) is to “provide a platform for exchanging all kinds of digital assets.”
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PR: Cross Exchange Announces XCR Token and Establishes Private Fund
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 22. 09:30
CROSS is a project aiming to develop an exchange platform that trades various digital assets globally including CROSS exchange for the coming digital asset and digital money society.
The value of CROSS (XCR) is to “provide a platform for exchanging all kinds of digital assets.”
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Palestinian Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Terrorists
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 09:00
Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine. In Palestine, Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Terrorists
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 09:00
Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine. In Palestine, Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Hamas
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 09:00
Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine. Blockchain Education Initiatives Launch at California Universities
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 08:00
A VC-backed blockchain firm that helped curate courses at Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge is rolling out programs at three California universities. ‘Power to the People’: Privacy Was the Rallying Cry of Berlin’s Web3 Summit
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 04:03
It may seem trivial in some cases, but digital anonymity is no joking matter to American whistleblower and privacy advocate Edward Snowden. White House Advisory Says Virtual Currencies Used for Fentanyl Purchases
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 00:30
The White House advisories state "convertible virtual currencies," particularly bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, and monero, are actively being used on dark net markets. White House Advisory Says Cryptocurrencies Used for Fentanyl Purchases
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 22. 00:30
The White House advisories state "convertible virtual currencies," particularly bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, and monero, are actively being used on dark net markets. Authorities Seize Crypto Mining Equipment from Nuclear Power Plant
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 21:00
Two raids of the South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant uncovered GPUs, hard drives, and cooling equipment used to mine cryptocurrencies. New Flexa Tech Will Let You Spend Bitcoin From Other Apps Too
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 20:00
Mobile wallets and other apps will soon be able to plug into Flexa's payment rails and offer crypto payments to retailers. Gemini Heads Down Under With Crypto Exchange Launch in Australia
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 20:00
Australia becomes the latest international location for the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange. Market Update: Prices Drop as Crypto Sentiment Enters the Fear Zone
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 21. 19:40
Cryptocurrency markets fell hard on August 21 following the $700 price drop bitcoin core (BTC) saw during the early morning trading sessions. Most digital assets have lost 2-8% in value as the overall market valuation of all 2,000+ coins has plunged to $263 billion. Crypto price movements have been following a trend of strong volatility, […]
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Travelport, IBM Collaborate on Blockchain for Hotel Commissions
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 18:00
Blockchain will reduce the amount of discrepancies in booking data caused by hotel no-shows, overstays, and room modifications. US Treasury Blacklists Bitcoin, Litecoin Addresses of Chinese ‘Drug Kingpins’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 17:53
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has put bitcoin and litecoin addresses of three Chinese nationals on its sanctions list, the second time the agency has blacklisted crypto wallets. The World Bank’s Blockchain Bond Is Just a Fancy Way of Selling Debt
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 21. 17:30
Last year the World Bank and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia announced a permissioned Ethereum-based blockchain to facilitate the end-to-end issuance of bonds between financial partners. The Bretton Woods-created financial institution hopes to make debt capital markets far more efficient with a bank-to-bank blockchain network. At the same time, the World Bank’s bond scheme has […]
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Tether to Issue Stablecoin Backed by Chinese Yuan in Belgian Bank: Insider
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 17:05
Tether is planning to issue a new stablecoin backed by Chiense yuan held in a bank in Belgium, says Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong. Tether to Issue Stablecoin Backed by Yuan in Belgian Bank: Insider
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 17:05
Tether is planning to issue a new stablecoin backed by Chiense yuan held in a bank in Belgium, says Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong. You Can Now Earn Bitcoin Rewards for Postmates Purchases
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 17:00
Postmates has become the latest partner for Lolli's bitcoin rewards service. South Korea’s Woori Financial Teams up with Kakao’s Crypto Payments Group
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 16:30
The banking company is latest major organization in the country to join the blockchain rush. Crypto Asset NYM to Fuel Test of Tokenized Facebook Login Alternative
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 16:00
Privacy-focused Nym Technologies plans to launch a testnet this fall. Its identity system masks identifying user data across blockchains. Ether’s Bull Run from December Lows Appears to Have Ended
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 15:40
Prices fell 10.18 percent last week and closed at $194, the first under-$200 weekly close since mid-May. SEC Approves Blockchain Tech Startup Securitize to Record Stock Transfers
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 14:00
Token issuance tech provider Securitize has registered as a transfer agent with the SEC, a move it says will boost blockchain adoption. Indian Supreme Court Orders RBI to Answer Crypto Exchanges, New Date Set
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 21. 12:15
After hearing the arguments against the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in detail, the Indian supreme court directed the central bank to reply to the representations filed by crypto exchanges. Since the RBI has not adequately answered them, the court set a new date to resume hearing the case. Also read: […]
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CommBank Develops Blockchain Marketplace to Boost Sustainable Development, Biodiversity
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 12:12
The prototype blockchain marketplace is aimed to support sustainable development and reward landowners for protecting the environment. CommBank Develops Blockchain Market to Boost Biodiversity
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 12:12
The prototype blockchain marketplace is aimed to support sustainable development and reward landowners for protecting the environment. Cryptopia Exchange Kept Users’ Cryptos in Pooled Wallet: Liquidator
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 11:00
The liquidator for the collapsed Cryptopia exchange says the way the platform was managed is slowing up the task of determining user holdings. Bitcoin Miners Halt Operations as Rainstorm Triggers Mudslides in China
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 10:10
A severe rainstorm in China's southwest has led to fatal mudslides, causing some local hydropower plants and bitcoin miners to halt operations. PR: Kinesis Partners With Hardware Wallet Provider CoolbitX
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 21. 09:30
Kinesis is proud to announce a partnership with CoolBitX Technology, the developers of the world’s first credit card-sized hardware wallet, the CoolWallet S. This partnership will enable Kinesis digital currencies, KAU (1-gram gold) and KAG (1-ounce silver), along with the Kinesis Velocity Token (KVT) to be stored on the CoolWallet S hardware wallet, along with other cryptocurrencies.
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Bitcoin Risks Slide to $9.5K After Sudden $700 Price Drop
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 09:30
Bitcoin may fall back to recent lows below $9,500, having strengthened the short-term bearish case with a $700 drop earlier today. US Secretary of State Says Crypto Should Be Regulated Like SWIFT Transactions
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 09:07
Michael Pompeo has said he believes that cryptocurrencies should be regulated in the same way as electronic financial transactions. US Secretary of State Says Crypto Should Be Regulated Like SWIFT
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 09:07
Michael Pompeo has said he believes that cryptocurrencies should be regulated in the same way as electronic financial transactions. Facebook Libra Already Facing an EU Antitrust Probe: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 08:13
Facebook is reportedly already under investigation by the EU over antitrust issues related to its Libra cryptocurrency project. Vitalik Buterin: Increasing Transaction Costs Risk Limiting Ethereum Adoption
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 04:00
Buterin said altering verification could lower fees by a factor of 100 per transaction, freeing space for organizations to build on the blockchain. Huobi Expanding DeFi Presence With MakerDao, Compound Support
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 02:00
Huobi is affirming it's DeFi-positive stance with the addition of the loan making vehicles MakerDao and Compound. Austrian Telecommunications Giant to Accept Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 21. 01:00
Founded in 1881, the A1 mobile network is looking to add dash, ethereum, litecoin, stellar, and ripple as payment options. SEC Settles with ICO Service Over Undisclosed Payments for Positive Reviews
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 21:30
ICORating agreed to pay $106,998 in interest and a civil penalty of $162,000 without commenting on the SEC’s findings. SEC Settles with ICO Service Over Undisclosed Payments for Reviews
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 21:30
ICORating agreed to pay $106,998 in interest and a civil penalty of $162,000 without commenting on the SEC’s findings. Japan’s Largest Gift Card Exchange Expanding Internationally With Blockchain Firm
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 20:00
Amaten, a gift card marketplace, partnered with the Singapore-based cloud computing startup Aelf to make digital representations of gift cards. Square Crypto Hires Matt Corallo to Boost Bitcoin Development
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 18:00
Square Crypto just hired one of the world’s most prolific bitcoin developers. High-Powered Mining Rigs Drive Bitcoin’s Accelerating Hashrate
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 20. 16:40
On August 19, the combined SHA-256 hashrate between the BCH and BTC networks touched a massive high of over 91 exahash per second (EH/s). One notable contribution to today’s network hashrates is the manufacturing of next-generation mining rigs that produce a significant number of terahash. Currently, the top machine released this summer is Pangolin’s Microbt […]
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SEC’s Top Crypto Cop Joins Coinbase’s Law Firm
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 16:00
Robert A. Cohen will join corporate law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell as partner after 15 years with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Korean Crypto Exchange ‘Prixbit’ Shuts Down Over Banking Woes
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 15:00
Prixbit is one of an estimated 200 players locked out of the banking system Pieter Wuille Unveils ‘Miniscript,’ A New Smart Contract Language for Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 14:30
Smart contracts could soon get a boost in bitcoin as prominent programmer Pieter Wuille has unveiled a new coding language designed specifically for their use. Posted to the bitcoin developer mailing list Monday, the ‘Miniscript’ language aims to make it easier for programmers to write up “smart contracts” or conditions for spending bitcoins. Programmers Wuille, Andrew […] Messari Disclosures Registry Tops 50 Cryptocurrencies With 10 New Additions
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 14:00
Ten projects – including Cardano, Lisk and Beam – joined the Messari Disclosures Registry on Tuesday in a bid to foster transparency. Messari Disclosures Registry Tops 50 Cryptocurrencies With 11 New Additions
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 14:00
Eleven projects – including Cardano, Lisk and Beam – joined the Messari Disclosures Registry on Tuesday in a bid to foster transparency. Blockchain Firm Veritaseum Calls for Assets to Be Unfrozen in SEC Response
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 13:10
Veritaseum has officially responded to the SEC's claims it sold illegal securities and called for its funds to be unfrozen to protect investors. It Took 18 Months, But This Blockchain Securities Firm Got the Nod From FINRA
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 13:00
FINRA has approved iownit as a broker-dealer, clearing the firm to offer digital securities on a private Hyperledger blockchain.
RBI Defends Its Power Over Crypto in Indian Supreme Court
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 20. 12:02
The Indian supreme court heard the case against the crypto banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in detail Tuesday. After many arguments challenging the RBI’s power over crypto were presented, the counsel for the central bank began making the case against cryptocurrency. Also read: RBI’s Power Over Crypto Challenged at Length in […]
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Facebook Isn’t Behind the First Incubator for Libra Crypto Developers
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 12:00
With $125,000 committed to a virtual bootcamp in November, Libracamp is incubating development on Facebook's Libra testnet. Bitcoin Faces Further Losses After Rejection Near $11K Price Hurdle
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 11:00
Having faced rejection near $11,000 earlier today, bitcoin is looking weak and may end up falling below $10,000 in the next 24 hours. Deloitte Launches ‘Blockchain In a Box’ to Help Enterprises Showcase Tech
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 10:10
The "Big Four" auditing firm has launched a mobile plug-and-play product aimed to help enterprises demo blockchain solutions. Deloitte ‘Blockchain In a Box’ to Help Enterprises Showcase Tech
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 10:10
The "Big Four" auditing firm has launched a mobile plug-and-play product aimed to help enterprises demo blockchain solutions. PR: Plan Flash – Decentralized Data Processing
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 20. 09:30
Data processing is indispensable everywhere and all the time in modern life. The daily services we use every day, such as face recognition, voice assistant, text recognition, automatic recommendation, automatic data analysis and so on, all have a large number of data processing requirements and service support.
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‘Amazon of Japan’ Rakuten Launches Crypto Exchange Service
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 20. 08:30
Rakuten, the “Amazon of Japan,” announced the launch of its new crypto exchange platform Monday, August 19, offering spot trading of crypto assets via a dedicated smartphone app. The e-commerce giant has been crypto-friendly for a while now, experimenting and investing in crypto payment systems since at least 2014, but with the launch of the […]
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Dark Web Drug Dealer to Forfeit Millions of Dollars in Illicit Crypto Earnings
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 08:17
A man has been sentenced in San Diego, California, for conspiring to sell opioids and other drugs over dark web markets for cryptocurrencies. Dark Web Drug Dealer to Forfeit Millions in Illicit Crypto Earnings
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 08:17
A man has been sentenced in San Diego, California, for conspiring to sell opioids and other drugs over dark web markets for cryptocurrencies. Central Banks, Stablecoins and the Looming War of Currencies
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 04:00
A flood of competing stablecoins is coming to the global economy, setting the stage for what could be a climactic battle with the world's biggest central banks. How to Bequeath Your Digital Assets to Your Descendants
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 20. 02:45
Depending on your belief system, death is either the endgame or the next level. Whatever lies on the other side, your bitcoins are no good there. Just as we entered this world with nothing, we are destined to leave it with nothing. All those years spent stacking sats needn’t be in vain, however. New and […]
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Crypto and Security Token Exchange INX to Raise $130 Million in Landmark IPO
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 20. 02:29
INX, a crypto and security token exchange, plans to raise up to $130 million through an IPO in the U.S., an industry first. New York Supreme Court Denies Bitfinex’s Lack-of-Jurisdiction Claim
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 22:22
iFinex claimed the NY AG lacked sufficient jurisdiction for an investigation into the company's activities.
Salesforce Alternative Cere Raises $3.5 Million From Binance Labs, Others
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 21:00
A Binance Labs incubation project, Cere, plans on integrating with Binance's decentralized ecosystem, Binance Chain Israeli Regulator to Fast Track 2,000 Fintech License Applications
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 20:30
Over 2,000 fintech and blockchain-businesses are currently seeking licenses from the federal regulator As US Expands Subprime Mortgage Program, Is a New Crisis Looming?
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 19. 19:31
The Federal Housing Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has recently adopted new guidelines widening the scope of condo purchases eligible for lower down payment loans insured by the government. While that could lead to more members of certain social groups buying a first home, critics fear a new […]
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World Bank Sells $33.8 Million More of Its Private Ethereum Blockchain Bonds
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 18:30
The World Bank raised another $33.8 million by issuing bonds on a blockchain, bringing the total to $108 million. BitPay Says Cryptocurrency Spending on Real Estate to Double in 2019
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 18:00
BitPay processes about $5 million in bitcoin for real estate transactions through international and domestic individuals and firms. BitPay Says Crypto Spending on Real Estate to Double in 2019
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 18:00
BitPay processes about $5 million in bitcoin for real estate transactions through international and domestic individuals and firms. BitMEX Exchanges to Block Users in Hong Kong, Bermuda and Seychelles
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 17:45
Per a company posting, BitMEX added the geo-blocks for regulatory reasons BitMEX to Block Users in Hong Kong, Bermuda and Seychelles
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 17:45
Per a company posting, BitMEX added the geo-blocks for regulatory reasons Gemini Adds Cybersecurity Veteran to Executive Team
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 17:30
David Damoto joins Gemini with over 20 years experience in the field Binance’s iOS App Returns to Apple Store
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 17:00
The largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, Binance’s iOS app has returned after a month's hiatus Win BCH with Bitcoin.com’s Cash Games Stars Leaderboard
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 19. 16:30
There’s a new promotion happening for Bitcoin.com Cash Games, with new winners each week, and first place taking home $200 in bitcoin cash. It can be said that crypto and gaming are made for each other, thanks to low fees, easy access, and privacy. Now things just got even better, with the new Cash Games […]
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Bank of America Seeks to Patent Crypto Wallet That Works Like Valet Car Key
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 16:00
Bank of America is seeking to patent security tech for digital currency wallets that gives different users different levels of access to stored funds. Another Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Fails to Sway Crypto Community
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 19. 15:12
Another person has attempted to claim the title of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. According to a blog post published on August 18, this new person aims to expose his “real-life identity” through a series of written memoirs. The final ‘reveal’ will allegedly give the public the true answers to the decade long mystery. […]
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BitGo Hires Sales Chief From Crypto Custody Rival Xapo
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 14:00
Pete Najarian previously worked for bitcoin service provider Xapo as senior vice president of institutions. Tutorial: How to pay Bitcoin Cash Dividends - by Roger Ver
Bitcoin Insider
2019. Aug. 19. 13:31
Tutorial: How to pay Bitcoin Cash Dividends - by Roger Ver
Fiat Lite vs. Freedom Maximalist: The Two Types of Bitcoiner
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 19. 13:30
As regulation continues growing exponentially for cryptocurrencies worldwide, a chasm is yawning ever deeper between supporters. On the one hand, many yearn for massive adoption and clear regulations so they can get on with their trading, and get on with their lives – not to mention the lucrative value gains attendant to such ubiquity. This […]
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Why the Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire is Willing to Stake it All on Metal Pay
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 13:00
With new funding, Metal Pay plans to add traditional banking features. ‘Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire’ Willing to Stake it All on Metal Pay
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 13:00
With new funding, Metal Pay plans to add traditional banking features. US Lawmakers to Discuss Facebook Libra on Swiss Visit: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 12:40
Congresswoman Maxine Waters and other U.S. lawmakers will discuss Facebook's crypto project with the Swiss data privacy chief this week. Bitcoin’s Price is Up More Than $1K Since Bakkt Futures News
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 11:00
Bitcoin has gained $1,000 since the Bakkt exchange announced it has the green light to offer bitcoin futures, but key resistance still lies ahead.
Rakuten’s Crypto Exchange Has Launched for Trading in 3 Cryptos
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 10:01
The Japanese e-commerce giant's Rakuten Wallet exchange has gone live for spot trading of bitcoin, ether and bitcoin cash against the yen. Silvergate Bank Eyes Crypto-Backed Loans for Institutions
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 09:15
Silvergate Bank, one of the cryptocurrency industry's few go-to financial service providers, is planning to become a crypto lender. Alive, Thriving and Totally Unauthorized: Inside the Underground Market for Telegram’s Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 08:00
Telegram forbade investors from selling their gram tokens before launch. Yet the secondary market for grams is lively – and rife with risk. Early Investors in Telegram Crypto See 400% Returns – But Buyers Risk It All
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 08:00
Telegram forbade investors from selling their gram tokens before launch. Yet the secondary market for grams is lively – and rife with risk. Crypto Exchange Binance Announces New Stablecoin Initiative
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 07:50
The crypto exchange has announced that it's launching Venus, a project that will develop "localized" stablecoins around the world. Malta Crypto Exchange Opened by Coinone to Close Next Month
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 06:00
The shuttering comes as Korea's third-largest exchange shores up its local business. Santander to Connect Latin America to Ripple-Powered Remittance Service
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 04:00
Spanish banking giant Santander is expanding its use of Ripple's xCurrent payments technology to include Latin American markets. Fidelity’s Charity Arm Has Received Over $100 Million in Crypto Donations
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 19. 01:55
Fidelity Charitable reported receiving more than $106 million in crypto donations since accepting bitcoin in 2015. The Most Important Aspect of Bitcoin Is the Separation of Money and State
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 19. 01:30
Many cryptocurrency supporters believe the technology allows for the separation of money and state in a manner that’s never been seen before. Governments inflict two forms of robbery against nonviolent citizens by forcing them to pay taxes while also stealing from them silently through inflation. Now there’s a wide array of digital currencies competing in […]
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Spice Token SLP - A Simple Introduction!spicetokens.com
Bitcoin Insider
2019. Aug. 18. 21:22
Spice Token SLP - A Simple Introduction!spicetokens.com
The Real Benefits of Blockchain Are Here. They’re Being Ignored
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 18. 09:30
In making the technology more accessible, many developers are sacrificing the benefits of decentralization for the sake of convenience. Bitcoin History Part 15: Silk Road Is Born
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 18. 09:02
Silk Road launched in February 2011 as the darknet’s first bitcoin-based marketplace. Within four months, it would be the darknet’s most notorious site whose reputation extended all the way to the U.S. Senate. The origins of the drugs marketplace can be traced back further, however, to a philosophical thread on the Bitcointalk forum. It was […]
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Philippines Increasingly Crypto Friendly – A Look at Driving Forces
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 18. 00:30
There are many reasons why the Philippines is becoming increasingly crypto-friendly. Not only has its central bank registered more crypto exchanges recently, but the Securities and Exchange Commission has also been actively finalizing crypto guidelines. The country has an active crypto community, and one of its largest banks has engaged in multiple crypto projects. Also […]
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Philippines Increasingly Crypto Friendly
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 18. 00:30
There are many reasons why the Philippines is becoming increasingly crypto-friendly. Not only has its central bank registered more crypto exchanges recently, but the Securities and Exchange Commission has also been actively finalizing crypto guidelines. The country has an active crypto community, and one of its largest banks has engaged in multiple crypto projects. Also […]
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IRS Revoking Passports Shows How Government Erodes Everything We Hold Dear
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 17. 21:35
If you have outstanding tax debt, the IRS may now want to take your passport. For U.S. crypto holders still waiting on promised IRS guidelines for filing — especially those overseas who may have missed these warning memos — the over 400,000 agency notifications issued since February last year are troubling. This kind of behavior […]
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Bitcoiners Brace for More Performance Art and Another ‘Satoshi Reveal’
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 17. 19:30
On Friday, a variety of paid press releases were published stemming from a company called Satoshi Nakamoto Renaissance Holdings, a firm that claims a big “reveal” is coming on Sunday, August 18. According to the announcement, Satoshi Nakamoto will divulge his “real-life identity” alongside his “country of origin, education, professional background, and why he has […]
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Passing the Burden of Negative Rates to Bank Clients Opens Door for Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 17. 16:23
Record low and negative interest rates have put commercial banks in a difficult spot. Across Europe, they have been passing the burden to their clients. Some have introduced fees for those with large account balances, while others are punishing everybody equally. In any case, some bankers fear this could lead to withdrawal of large amounts […]
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This ICO Startup Didn’t Die During Crypto Winter. It Has DAI to Thank
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 17. 10:30
The London-based Monolith just added DAI to its crypto debit card product. But the startup itself has long used DAI to manage its treasury. How Coinbase Quietly Became the World’s Biggest Bitcoin Bank
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 16. 22:45
On August 15, the San Francisco-based digital currency exchange Coinbase announced that it had acquired the cryptocurrency custody service Xapo’s institutional branch. The business move puts Coinbase in the limelight, making it the largest custodial service for digital assets worldwide, with more than $7 billion under custody. Also Read: Hong Kong Protest Leader Hopes to […]
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These Bitcoin Users Want DAI and DeFi – Here’s How They Plan to Get It
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 21:15
The Cross-Chain Working Group project will (almost) enable bitcoin transactions on ethereum, opening up a new world of interacting smart contracts. Coinbase Reveals Password Glitch Affecting 3,500 Customers
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 20:00
The rare bug impacted roughly .01 percent of the exchange's 30 million customers, Coinbase revealed Friday. Ethereum Coders Approve 6 Changes for Upcoming Istanbul Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 18:45
Ethereum core developers have finalized a list of EIPs for the network's next system-wide upgrade. FinCEN Director Reminds Casinos of Crypto Compliance Requirements
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 18:30
FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco said that suspicious activity reports detailing crypto fraud is a matter of national security. All-Crypto Retirement Accounts Will Be Fined: Australian Tax Office
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 16:00
Investors who hold 90 percent of their retirement savings in cryptocurrencies may face penalties of up to 4,200 AUD. Someone Just Hacked Binance Jersey’s Twitter Account
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 15:50
An anonymous Twitter user has successfully hacked Binance Jersey's twitter account. Bakkt Says It’s ‘Cleared to Launch’ Bitcoin Futures Next Month
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 15:14
Bakkt says it will launch Sept. 23 after receiving a trust charter through the New York State Department of Financial Services. South Korea’s ‘Bit-Island,’ Jeju, Redoubles Crypto Efforts After Losing Regulatory Bid
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 15:00
Jeju, a small island south of Seoul, is redoubling its efforts to become South Korea's regulation-free Bit-Island after losing out to Busan. China’s Digital Fiat Wants to Compete With Bitcoin – But It’s Not a Crypto
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 14:40
China may be about to launch a fiat digital currency, but in all likelihood, it will only resemble a cryptocurrency on the surface.
Man Offering Hacking Services for Bitcoin Gets 20-Month Jail Sentence
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 13:10
A British man has been handed jail time and ordered to forfeit over £400,000 ($487,000) for offering hacking services and stolen data for crypto. This Crypto Asset Doesn’t Exist Yet, But Soon You’ll Be Able to Stake It
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 13:00
Perlin's PERL cryptocurrency looks to make shipping easier, but could also democratize the proof-of-stake model. Moscow Blockchain Voting System ‘Completely Insecure,’ Says Researcher
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 12:17
A blockchain system that will soon be used to allow Moscow residents to vote in elections is currently easy to hack, according to a researcher. Bitcoin Defends Price Support, But Bear Case Still Intact
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 11:10
Bitcoin has bounced from key price support, but the outlook remains bearish as long as prices hold below Thursday's high of $10,445. Binance’s US Arm to Go Live ‘Within Two Months’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 10:00
The dedicated U.S. arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance should go live by November, according to CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. Binance’s US Arm to Go Live ‘Within Two Months,’ CEO Says
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 10:00
The dedicated U.S. arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance should go live by November, according to CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. ASX’s In-the-Works DLT Settlement System ‘on Track,’ Says Yearly Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 08:45
The Australian Securities Exchange has released its 2019 financial report, offering insight into its upcoming distributed ledger settlement system. ASX DLT System ‘On Track,’ Says Annual Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 08:45
The Australian Securities Exchange has released its 2019 financial report, offering insight into its upcoming distributed ledger settlement system. Hong Kong Protest Leader Hopes to Incite Run on Chinese Banks
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 16. 05:53
The 11th week of protesting in Hong Kong has passed as the world has witnessed massive sit-ins at the national airport and demonstrations across several locations citywide. The 2019 anti-extradition bill protests have affected Hong Kong’s local economy, investors have dumped on the benchmark Hang Seng index, and now pro-independence activist, Chen Haotian, has called […]
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A Big Four Audit Firm Lost $1 Million In Bitcoin. Victims Are Losing Patience
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 04:15
QuadrigaCX creditors are losing patience with their court-appointed law firm, demanding answers about the effort to recover their funds. Crypto Exchange Coinbase Acquires Xapo’s Institutional Custody Business
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 01:48
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired the institutional business of cryptocurrency wallet and custody solution provider Xapo. These Portfolio Tracking Tools Will Also Prepare Your Crypto Taxes
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 16. 01:18
Tax season is months away, which is why you need to start preparing for it now. Leave everything to the last minute and you’ll only end up cursing your procrastination. Organize your cryptocurrency activity in advance and you’ll breeze through tax deadline day without so much as flinching. Despite maddeningly vague or unfair legislation, filing […]
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Brave Browser Adds Access to New Crypto Wallets
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 16. 00:30
Prior to the addition, Brave users could only place BATs in Uphold, a wallet Brave partnered with for BAT. Privacy Coin Beam Conducts First Hard Fork Away From ASICs
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 22:00
Launching in January of this year, beam is one of two first implementations of the Mimblewimble privacy protocol Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support to Its Blockchain Keystore
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 15. 20:45
On August 13, Samsung, the South Korean multinational conglomerate, published the company’s new Blockchain Keystore SDK for developers and the latest release supports Bitcoin Core (BTC). The version follows Samsung’s previous Keystore release which only supported ETH and the ERC20 standard. Also Read: Exploring the SLP Token Universe Built on the Bitcoin Cash Chain Samsung […]
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South Korean Third-Largest Crypto Exchange Publishes Official Listing Criteria
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 19:30
Coinone has issued official listing criteria, paving the way for more tokens in the ecosystem. South Korea’s Third-Largest Crypto Exchange Publishes Official Listing Criteria
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 19:30
Coinone has issued official listing criteria, paving the way for more tokens in the ecosystem. Korea’s Third-Largest Crypto Exchange Publishes Listing Criteria
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 19:30
Coinone has issued official listing criteria, paving the way for more tokens in the ecosystem. Judge Blasts Craig Wright’s Evidence, ‘Inconsistent’ Testimony in Kleiman Trial
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 19:00
The judge overseeing the ongoing lawsuit against Craig Wright, who claims to have invented bitcoin, shot down a motion challenging the court's jurisdiction over the suit. Ron Paul Slams Fednow Payment System and Encourages Crypto Competition
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 15. 18:30
Ron Paul, the muckraking former congressman from Texas, is stirring things up once again, this time taking aim at the new real-time digital payment system proposed last week by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Presented as an innovative solution by government and media voices, the cryptosphere received the news of the Fednow program with little more […]
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Maryland Targets Trading Platform Fraud as It Joins ‘Cryptosweep’ Effort
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 16:45
The second wave of Operation Cryptosweep commenced early this year resulting in 35 enforcement actions with nearly 100 pending. Join Us Tomorrow for Our First On-Tap Reader Meetup in Buenos Aires
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 14:45
We will be visiting Buenos Aires tomorrow to talk crypto and share a few cervezas. Please join us. New Malware Miner Sneakily Hides When Task Manager Is Open
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 13:30
Meet "Norman" – a new variant of monero-mining malware that employs crafty tricks to avoid being spotted. Social Pricing Game MoonRekt Now Permits Players to Bet With Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 13:00
MoonRekt players now get to stake the crypto they're betting on: bitcoin! Crypto Price Betting Game MoonRekt Now Allows Bitcoin Wagers
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 13:00
MoonRekt players now get to stake the crypto they're betting on: bitcoin. Crypto Price Prediction Game MoonRekt Now Accepts Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 13:00
MoonRekt players now get to stake the crypto they're betting on: bitcoin. Crypto Miner Company CoinMine Scores $2.5 Million in Seed Round
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 13:00
The round was led by M13 Ventures, Republic Labs, Gumi Crypto and an early Uber investor Shervin Pishevar. Ripple Is Giving Away 1 Billion XRP in Massive Bid to Fund Online Content
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 13:00
Ripple is making a major investment in Coil, a media platform that pays content creators XRP. Ripple to Give Away 1 Billion XRP in Massive Bid to Fund Online Content
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 13:00
Ripple is making a major investment in Coil, a media platform that pays content creators XRP. Crypto Lending Industry Has Earned Just 2% on $4.7 Billion in Loans: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 13:00
A new report from credit assessment startup Graychain shows that demand for crypto loans is surging, but lenders aren't making much profit. Crypto Lenders Have Earned Just 2% on $4.7 Billion in Loans: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 13:00
A new report from credit assessment startup Graychain shows that demand for crypto loans is surging, but lenders aren't making much profit. Steemit to Automate Development Funding With New DAO
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 11:41
The blockchain project that focuses on monetizing social media sites is launching a DAO in its coming hard fork upgrade. Moscow to Develop a Blockchain System for Transparent City Services
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 10:05
Russia's capital is seeking a contractor to build an ethereum-based system to host some of the city's administrative services. PR: Australian Bitcoin Cash Conference Brings Cryptocurrency Leaders to Townsville
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 15. 09:30
Global leaders from the Bitcoin Cash community will gather at the first Bitcoin Cash City Conference in Australia, being held in Townsville on September 4 & 5.
Townsville has really embraced Bitcoin Cash, so hosting this conference in the cozy, coastal suburb was a natural next step. Australia’s first gathering of enthusiasts and business leaders from all over the world will convene to use the low-cost, friction-less payment system and digital money, while enjoying the region’s temperate climate and many attractions.
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Head of SIX’s Digital Asset Exchange Quits Over Strategy Disagreement
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 09:22
Switzerland's SIX stock exchange has just lost a key executive in charge of its in-development digital assets exchange, SDX. $9,650: Bitcoin Price Dips Below Key Long-Term Support
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 08:15
Bitcoin temporarily tumbled past a key moving average after enduring its worst single-day loss in a month. Central Banks Worldwide Testing Their Own Digital Currencies
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 15. 06:53
Central banks worldwide are examining the possibility of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with some already testing theirs for different uses. Countries that have advanced their digital currency projects include China, Singapore, Canada, the Bahamas, Thailand, Uruguay, and Sweden. India has also included the digital rupee in the country’s draft cryptocurrency bill. Also […]
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Bitcoin’s Surging Dominance – Is This Time Really Different?
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 04:00
Bitcoin's share of the total crypto market is rising rapidly, but is that necessarily good news for the sector? Alcor Life Extension Foundation Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash Donations
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 15. 02:01
Alcor Life Extension Foundation has revealed the company is accepting bitcoin cash (BCH) donations. Alcor was convinced by Bitcoin.com’s executive chairman Roger Ver to add BCH acceptance, the same person who convinced Alcor to accept BTC payments via Bitpay back in 2014. The nonprofit organization is well known for its cryonics research and practices as […]
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Bitcoin Drops to $10K in Worst Daily Loss in a Month
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 15. 01:16
The cryptocurrency markets are flashing red again Thursday after bitcoin (BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell by more than $900 in 24 hours. Walmart Files Patent Application For Blockchain-Backed Drone Communication
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 22:00
Walmart has reasserted its interest in blockchain-backed drones with a recent patent application. Commerce giant Walmart filed for an application entitled “Cloning Drones Using Blockchain” in January 2019 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office publishing the patent on August 1. The patent for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) blockchain-based coordination system was published the same […] Walmart Files Patent for Blockchain-Backed Drone Communication
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 22:00
Walmart has reasserted its interest in blockchain-backed drones with a recent patent application. The commerce giant filed for an application entitled “Cloning Drones Using Blockchain” in January 2019 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office publishing the patent on August 1. The patent for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) blockchain-based coordination system was published the same […] Argentina’s Peso Collapse Shows Governments Shouldn’t Control Money
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 14. 22:00
Whenever bitcoin experiences a sharp drop or volatility, mainstream media analysts jump to declare that cryptocurrency isn’t stable enough to be considered money. The double-digit crash of the Argentine peso in one day, simply due to an election in the country, can be said to prove the same about fiat. Also Read: Big Banks Enabled […]
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Despite CEO Claims, Dash Isn’t Really the ‘Most Used’ Crypto in Venezuela
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 21:30
Despite wide-spread efforts and expensive advertising, Dash isn't taking off in Caracas. New IRS Warning Letters Target Crypto Investors Who Misreported Trades
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 20:55
The IRS is sending another round of warning letters to crypto users, this time to taxpayers who it thinks misreported income on exchange transactions. Nevada Cryptocurrency Kiosks Now Require Money Transmission Licenses
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 20:00
Nevada abruptly changed its regulatory stance on cryptocurrency kiosks, alarming many providers. Nevada Crypto ATM Operators Now Require Money Transmission License
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 20:00
Nevada abruptly changed its regulatory stance on cryptocurrency kiosks, alarming many providers. Social Network Memo Adds Decentralized SLP Token Exchange
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 14. 18:00
The Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), a token creation system built on top of the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network continues to mature as developers have released a number of third-party applications that support SLP tokens. Now the onchain, BCH-based social network Memo.cash has implemented an SLP token exchange allowing people to list SLP tokens and sell […]
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How Coinbase Is Using an Ethereum Upgrade to Help Merchants Take USDC
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 17:00
Coinbase Commerce is putting ethereum's latest systemwide upgrade, Constantinople, to the test. How Coinbase Is Using an Ethereum Upgrade to Help Merchants Accept USDC
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 17:00
Coinbase Commerce is putting ethereum's latest systemwide upgrade, Constantinople, to the test. Coinbase Is Using an Ethereum Upgrade to Help Merchants Accept USDC
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 17:00
Coinbase Commerce is putting ethereum's latest systemwide upgrade, Constantinople, to the test. Terra Signs Music Streaming Platform Bugs To Its Crypto Payments Alliance
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 16:30
The music steaming service will join twenty-five partners in a South Korean crypto payments alliance. Terra Signs Music Streaming Platform to Crypto Payments Alliance
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 16:30
The music steaming service will join twenty-five partners in a South Korean crypto payments alliance. Meet FumbleChain, the Deliberately Flawed Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 15:00
There's a new blockchain for developers to break at will. The "capture the flag" project from Kudelski Security is meant to educate. Blockchain Firm Settles With SEC Over Unregistered $6.3 Million SAFT
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 13:55
A healthcare-focused blockchain firm has settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over its 2017-2018 SAFT offering. Anti-Corruption Group Proves Crypto’s True Power: You Can’t Confiscate Math
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 14. 13:30
Last week in Russia, state agents tore apart the offices of FBK, a privately funded anti-corruption foundation, freezing group assets and more than 100 bank accounts. Officials are using suspicion of money laundering as justification for targeting the largely bitcoin-funded group, possibly in a bid to quell their hand in upsetting Moscow politics. This case […]
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Craig Wright’s Messages Likely ‘Faked,’ Says Bitmessage Developer
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 13:00
In a July 24 court hearing, Jonathan Warren confirmed it is easy to back date messages to alter dates and times. Messages Proving Wright Created Bitcoin Likely ‘Faked,’ Developer Testifies
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 13:00
In a July 24 court hearing, Jonathan Warren confirmed it is easy to back date messages to alter dates and times. R3’s Marco Polo Trade Blockchain Takes Another Step Toward Production
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 12:07
The trade finance blockchain platform has passed another milestone in its development with a successful pilot of real-time payment triggers. Bitcoin’s Price Looks Set for a Drop to $10K
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 11:01
Bitcoin is looking south, having retraced more than 50 percent of the $3,000 rally seen in the 10 days to Aug. 6. Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan Joins DeFi Blockchain Project Findora
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 10:34
Balaji Srinivasan, the former CTO of Coinbase, has joined Findora as a strategic adviser, as has Dan Boneh, head of Stanford's Cryptography Group. Shinhan Bank Teams With Kakao’s GroundX for Blockchain Security Boost
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 09:56
One of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea has partnered with two fintech firms to build a new security system using blockchain tech. RBI’s Power Over Crypto Challenged at Length in Indian Supreme Court Today
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 14. 09:25
The Indian supreme court resumed hearing the writ petitions against the banking restriction by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Wednesday. Many issues were discussed, ranging from the legality of the RBI action to the classification of crypto assets and how each country regulates them. Also read: India to Introduce Crypto […]
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RBI’s Power Over Crypto Challenged at Length in Indian Supreme Court
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 14. 09:25
The Indian supreme court resumed hearing the writ petitions against the banking restriction by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Wednesday. Many issues were discussed, ranging from the legality of the RBI action to the classification of crypto assets and how each country regulates them. Also read: India to Introduce Crypto […]
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Samsung at Last Adds Bitcoin Functionality to Its Blockchain Phones
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 08:45
Samsung has added bitcoin to the developers' kit for its blockchain-enabled smartphones six months after launch. Samsung at Last Adds Bitcoin Support to Its Blockchain Phones
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 08:45
Samsung has added bitcoin to the developers' kit for its blockchain-enabled smartphones six months after launch. UK Advertising Watchdog Upholds Complaints Against BitMEX Bitcoin Promotion
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 08:13
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints over a bitcoin ad placed by crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX. Two Economists. Two Views on Bitcoin’s Ability to Disrupt Fiat Money
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 04:11
“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’” Two Libertarians. Two Views on Bitcoin’s Ability to Disrupt Fiat Money
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 04:11
“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’” Two Libertarians, Two Views on Bitcoin’s Ability to Disrupt Fiat Money
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 04:11
“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’” Elon Musk Supports Yang – But Does Andrew Yang Really Support Bitcoin?
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 14. 01:15
There’s much talk about multi-billionaire innovator Elon Musk’s newly announced support for Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang, known as the Bitcoin-friendly choice for 2020, has a reputation for innovation with his unique stance on Universal Basic Income, emphatic blockchain talking points, and acceptance of crypto donations. But it remains to be seen if the […]
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Barclays Is No Longer Banking Coinbase
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 14. 01:08
Barclays is no longer banking Coinbase, resulting in delayed fiat withdrawals and deposits for the crypto exchange's U.K. users. Winklevoss-Backed Flexa Expands Crypto Payments Service to Canada
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 22:32
Functioning like a pipeline for commercial transactions, SPEDN processes regular purchases in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or ethereum. EU Members Adopt Tougher Crypto Rules Than AML Directive Requires
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 13. 19:25
Europe is gradually tightening the rules for the crypto space. A wave of new regulations are introducing stricter requirements for companies operating in the industry and cryptocurrency users are going to feel the difference in the coming months. The measures stem from the obligation of member states to transpose EU’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) […]
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Bitcoin’s ‘Kimchi Premium’ Vanishes Again as Trading Range Tightens
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 19:00
The spread between the price of bitcoin on South Korean and U.S.-based crypto exchanges has disappeared after hitting 2019 highs. SEC Files Emergency Action Against Organizer of ‘Fraudulent’ $15 Million ICO
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 17:10
The SEC is seeking to freeze the assets of Reggie Middleton, organizer of the $14.8 million Veritaseum (VERI) ICO. Market Outlook: Bitcoin Cash Spikes While Economic Fears Spread Worldwide
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 13. 16:45
On Tuesday, August 13, most digital currency prices have dropped in value between 2-5% while crypto trade volumes globally have fallen to $46 billion in the last 48 hours. Despite the downturns across the board, bitcoin cash (BCH) is holding steady, up 2% today and now commanding the fourth largest market valuation. Also read: Twitter […]
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Seed CX Begins Testing Swap Contracts Settled in Real Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 15:30
Seed CX has begun testing bitcoin margin swaps with users and is waiting on regulatory approval to launch them. XRP Price Charts First ‘Death Cross’ Since April 2018
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 15:16
XRP is flashing red this Tuesday morning with a long-term price indicator turning bearish for the first time in over a year. SEC Guidance Gives Ammo to Lawsuit Claiming XRP Is Unregistered Security
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 14:45
Investors suing Ripple have started citing the SEC’s token guidance to back their claim that XRP is an unregistered security. Legal Expert Katharina Pistor Weighs in on Facebook’s Libra
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 14:00
Is Facebook's Libra a "concentration of power... unmatched by any meaningful accountability to anyone?" Legal expert Katharina Pistor thinks so. New Zealand’s ASB Bank Takes Stake in Trade Finance Blockchain Startup
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 13:10
ABS has invested a "significant" amount in TradeWindow, a startup working to put trade finance on a blockchain. This Crypto Is Worth Less Than 1 Cent. VCs Are Betting Millions on Its Future
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 13:00
This healthcare startup is still growing, and attracting investment, long after raising $7.2 million in a 2017 token sale. UK’s Pensions and Welfare Department Eyes DLT for Faster Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 11:15
The U.K. Department for Work and Pensions is investigating distributed ledger technology as a way to boost its payments systems. Bitcoin’s Bulls Now Have a Target of $13.2K, Monthly Chart Suggests
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 11:00
Bitcoin now needs to break above $13,200 to revive the stalled bull market, a key monthly chart pattern suggests. Coinbase Backs $4.3 Million Raise for New Crypto Derivatives Exchange
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 09:51
Blade, a crypto derivatives exchange that hasn't yet launched, has already won backing from major investors including Coinbase. PR: Decentralized Recurring Crypto Payments System Launched by Monarch Blockchain
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 13. 09:30
Monarch, the decentralized wallet and suite of crypto services, has launched the first decentralized recurring payments system Until now, there’s been no way to automatically pay merchants in crypto on a recurring basis due to the limits of blockchain-based transactions. To solve this, Monarch developed a patent-pending permission-based smart contract system that pays one wallet address the same amount of cryptocurrency on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly or other recurring bases. This smart contract allows any merchant to start accepting recurring payments, and any user to start paying onboarded merchants with the supported cryptocurrencies.
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UN Investigating 35 North Korean Military-Funding Cyberattacks
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 09:15
A more detailed U.N. report says North Korea is attacking banks via the SWIFT network, hacking crypto exchanges and cryptojacking. Big Banks Enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s Sex Trafficking Crimes
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 13. 08:30
Unlike the unfounded narrative that cryptocurrency enables crime, big banks are more than happy to serve unsavory clients if it is lucrative enough for them. The latest example of this is a report that Jeffrey Epstein was apparently using his bank accounts to fund sex trafficking and possibly other crimes. Also Read: Deutsche Bank Collapse […]
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Blockchain Firm Bitfury Turns to AI for Big Data Mining
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 08:19
The Bitfury Group has launched an artificial intelligence division with the aim of creating value out of the vast amounts of data now available. 60 Latin American Banks Can Now Use Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 08:00
Crypto exchange Bitex wants to decrease costs associated with cross-border banking using the bitcoin blockchain. Investors Who Lost Big in Poloniex Flash Crash Receive Bitcoin Refunds
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 04:00
Poloniex allowed margin trading on the coin until a flash crash wiped out 1,800 bitcoins worth $13.5 million at the time ICO Issuer PlexCorps Reaches Settlement With US Securities Regulator
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 02:30
Following the ruling, PlexCorps must disgorge $4.56 million in addition to some $350,000 in interest. Amazon Managed Blockchain Gets Cloud Support
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 13. 01:50
Amazon adds Managed Blockchain solution to its cloud storage services. Congressional Research Service Finds Potential Blockchain Uses for Energy Sector
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 21:30
Congressional researchers detailed the current state of energy consumption related to cryptocurrency mining and potential regulations for the energy-intensive process. Twitter Crypto Scammers Continue to Fly Under the Company’s Radar
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 12. 21:00
Over the last two years, cryptocurrency scamming on social media has been prevalent. In January 2019, it was reported that crypto impersonation scams on Twitter raked in millions in cryptocurrencies from people pretending to be well known blockchain personalities. Now a new form of deception can be seen on the platform, as scammers are using […]
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Korea Prepaid Card Invests in Blockchain-As-A-Service Company Bezant
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 20:30
Korea Prepaid Card is the second largest investor in BaaS firm Bezant. Korea Prepaid Card Invests in Blockchain Startup Bezant
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 20:30
Korea Prepaid Card is the second largest investor in BaaS firm Bezant. Exit Scams Swindled $3.1 Billion From Crypto Investors in 2019: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 20:00
In total, investors, users, and exchanges have lost some $4.3 billion from illicit activity. WATCH: Ted Livingston Discusses Kik’s Response to the SEC
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 19:30
Kik CEO Ted Livingston discussed his company's legal fight with the SEC on CoinDesk Live last week. SEC Delays Decisions on 3 Bitcoin ETF Proposals
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 19:24
The SEC has delayed making a decision on three different bitcoin ETF proposals until Sept. 29 at the earliest. How Bridging Blockchains Unlocks Value and Unites Crypto Tribes
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 12. 18:30
Interoperability is a multisyllabic word for a multi-faceted problem. How do you get blockchains to communicate with one another? Until recently, there’s been no easy way to achieve this, leaving assets isolated and smart contract-powered dapps siloed on their respective protocols. Before crypto assets can take over the world, first they need to escape the […]
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Join CoinDesk at Our First Reader Meet-up in Argentina
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 17:00
Join us in Bueno Aires this Friday for our first international reader meet-up. Crypto Code Commits Remain Near All-Time Highs, Despite Price Declines
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 17:00
A new report from Electric Capital identifies which blockchains are attracting developer activity. Three UK Men Busted Over Bitcoin-Based Drug Ring
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 16:30
The trio sold their products on the dark web and shipped as far as Australia. Colu May Buy Back ICO Tokens in Pivot Away From Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 15:01
The blockchain startup that supported local economies will repurchase approximately 54 million tokens from its ICO sale. Inside the Story: The Attempted Binance Extortion Explained
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 14:30
In this video we explore how we researched and wrote our Binance KYC Leak story and what we know about the hacker, the hack, and the future of Binance. Inside the Story: The Attempted Binance Extortion Explained
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 14:30
In this video we explore how we researched and wrote our Binance KYC Leak story and what we know about the hacker, the hack, and the future of Binance. Normalizing Negative Interest: It’s Flabbergasting How Closely Media Parrots the Government
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 12. 14:00
Negative interest rates have been making big headlines lately, as several countries and big banks are now experimenting with the unorthodox monetary policy. While typically viewed as a last-ditch effort to shock some life back into struggling economies, these policies are getting a shiny new spin thanks to mainstream media outlets promoting government talking points […]
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New Zealand Tax Office Makes It Legal to Pay Salaries in Crypto
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 13:15
New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department has made it legal to receive salaries in cryptocurrency, and be taxed accordingly. IBM, Tata Become First Big Techs to Back Hedera Hashgraph Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 12:00
IBM and Indian telecom Tata Communications have joined the governance council of Hedera Hashgraph, a blockchain alternative for enterprises. IBM, Tata Become First Big Techs to Back Hedera Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 12:00
IBM and Indian telecom Tata Communications have joined the governance council of Hedera Hashgraph, a blockchain alternative for enterprises. Goldman Sachs Analysts’ Note Says Now’s a Good Time to Buy Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 11:41
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has recommended that investors should capitalize on the current price dip and buy bitcoin. Goldman Sachs Analysts’ Slide Suggests Now’s a Good Time to Buy Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 11:41
Market intel from Goldman Sachs suggests investors should capitalize on the current price dip and buy bitcoin. Bitcoin Price Faces Struggle to Hold Above $11K After Range Breakdown
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 11:00
Bitcoin could drop below $11,000 in the next 24 hours, after sellers took victory in a four-day-long tug of war with the bulls. Kakao Teases 2019 Launch of Crypto Wallet, Dapp Partners
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 10:00
Messaging app giant Kakao – which launched its own blockchain in June – has teased the release of a crypto wallet dubbed "Klip" later this year. PR: Remco – Powerful Distributed Token Generating Platform
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 12. 09:30
remittancetoken.io – Token-Generating Platform for Money Transfer currently trading on Digifinex has announced it's sponsoring blockchain Finance Lagos conference event in Africa's largest market, Nigeria. Offering free flight ticket and accommodation to the qualified speakers.
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China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Launching Official Digital Currency
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 08:45
An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency. Coinbase UK Dropping Support for Cryptocurrency Zcash
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 08:05
The U.K. arm of Coinbase appears to be dropping support for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency zcash. IRS Warnings to Bitcoin Traders Offer Clues to Coming Tax Guidance
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 08:00
Though the IRS has yet to publish its promised crypto tax guidance, the warning letters recently sent to 10,000 traders hint at what to expect. BitBargain update August
Bitbargain.com
2019. Aug. 12. 03:46
- Several disks in our server have been corrupted that formed a RAID array that we were not able to reconstruct. They held the database. - There were different kinds of backups, the ‘last resort’ one with balances and basic account information worked properly. - The trading and wallet history are gone unless the data can be recovered from the disks. This will take time to find out. - The site went down for a few days while we restored account information, balances and other essentials into a fresh database. - Trading and withdrawals are now back, but with limited features. - Due to upcoming EU and UK regulations as well as recent actions by authorities akin to mass surveillance, a decision has been made not to continue hosting a crypto business in its current form in the UK. - After pressure from sellers and buyers, a decision was made to restore trading in a limited form, for an indefinite period of time. - No commission is taken by BitBargain in the remaining time of operations. - It is our pleasure to promote BitBargain sellers’ profiles on other platforms and establish a connection between crypto friendly and like-minded people. - There is now a Telegram group you can join for P2P trading and crypto related discussions. And a new Connect feature to make your reputation on BitBargain portable. - By the time January comes, hopefully you’ll have joined our Telegram group and visit BitBargain to find out about new ways to buy and sell your crypto-currency. - After trading is gone from the platform, we hope that at least a small part of the community will remain to take part in building projects or improving cryto related matters.
New features
- You can connect with a buyer/seller, leave each other feedback and ratings.
- Your profile trading stats are hidden by default. Enable them in the settings at https://bitbargain.co.uk/user/settings
- There is a peer-to-peer trading group and tutorials on how to trade there. See https://bitbargain.co.uk/buy-bitcoins-p2p - There is a page that will have fresh content to help with finding the best place to buy crypto. See https://bitbargain.co.uk/buy-bitcoins-p2p
Features that are gone
- The ticket system (please send email for support requests)
- Trading and wallet history
- Cloud Sell (the limits rely on recent trading data - we don’t have that)
- Bitrating is frozen in its state shortly before the crash (it also relies on counting trades)
- Sender names (they were in the trading table)
- Depositing for buyers (in the remaining time we no longer take sellers or verify new bank accounts anyway)
- Alerts (it was not very popular or well known, anyway)
- There could be bugs, please report any issues or unexpected error messages
- Buy/sell stats on the profiles are now historic data and not updating
Connecting
- It would be a shame to see all the trading histories, verifications and trust in general being abandoned, to serve no purpose.
- Using your BitBargain account, you can prove to someone that you own that profile and possibly help in doing peer-to-peer trading.
- It can also be useful if you want to sign up with a crypto-related site that accepts a vouch of trust from a trusted platform.
- Visit a seller’s profile, click the Connect button.
- The person who owns the profile accepts or rejects the connection request. - If accepted, both parties can post a rating and feedback.
More coming up
- Crypto tutorials (trading, wallets, safety, altcoins)
- News articles - stay in the know
- Crypto treasure hunts, riddles (coins to win)
- Platform reviews, finding the cheapest, quickest coins
- Community projects
Crypto Regulations Are Changing Worldwide to Comply With FATF Standards
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 12. 03:45
Governments worldwide are changing the way they regulate crypto assets to comply with the global cryptocurrency standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Some are amending existing laws, while others are creating a new system to cooperate and share data. Also read: China Publishes New Rankings of 37 Crypto Projects A New Crypto […]
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Trump’s Currency War With China Could Be Bitcoin’s Do-or-Die Moment
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 12. 02:30
Donald Trump is stoking the flames of a new currency war, creating a do-or-die moment for the cryptocurrency movement, writes Michael J. Casey. Bitcoin Mining Industry’s Exponential Growth Just Won’t Stop
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 11. 17:00
A decade ago when Satoshi Nakamoto unleashed the Bitcoin network, the security behind the protocol was guarded by only a few miners. These days, mining the SHA-256 algorithm has become a thriving industry that hasn’t stopped growing. Also Read: Exploring the SLP Token Universe Built on the Bitcoin Cash Chain Bitcoin Mining Pools and ASICs […]
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Derivatives Drama: The Unintended Consequences of Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 11. 09:35
Noelle Acheson points out that the LedgerX confusion highlights potential CFTC priorities regarding the regulation of crypto derivatives that could lead to the opposite of what the regulator intends. BCH News Roundup: Transactions Spike, Cashaddr Support and Developer Congress
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 10. 17:00
The last seven days have been busy within the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem with a slew of announcements and developments. Kraken exchange recently added the BCH-based Cashaddr address format and Coinbase open-sourced a utility that makes it easy to convert between Base58 and Cashaddr addresses. Additionally, the New Hampshire-based Anypay payment processor is bolstering merchant adoption […]
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IBM Files Patent for a Blockchain-Based Web Browser
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 10. 15:34
The patent describes a peer-to-peer network for managing and storing browsing session data. In Big Block Hard Fork, Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Has Left Nodes Behind
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 10. 11:00
After a recent network upgrade, nodes separated from the bitcoin SV blockchain, highlighting why hard forks prompt much infighting among devs. Crypto Gamers Are Showing Little Interest in the Decentralized Nature of NFTs
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 10. 10:10
Blockchain games offer players greater control over their data. But most users don't seem too interested in those aspects, reports show. Crypto Gamers Are Showing Little Interest in Decentralized NFTs
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 10. 10:10
Blockchain games offer players greater control over their data. But most users don't seem too interested in those aspects, reports show. India Plans to Introduce Crypto Bill Next Parliament Session – A Look at Community Responses
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 10. 03:00
The Indian government has submitted a draft crypto bill to the supreme court and expressed its intention to introduce the bill in the next parliament session. The court subsequently set a new date to hear the case relating to crypto regulation. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community has ramped up efforts to influence the government’s final […]
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India to Introduce Crypto Bill Next Parliament Session – A Look at Community Responses
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 10. 03:00
The Indian government has submitted a draft crypto bill to the supreme court and expressed its intention to introduce the bill in the next parliament session. The court subsequently set a new date to hear the case relating to crypto regulation. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community has ramped up efforts to influence the government’s final […]
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Tokens Built on Bitcoin Cash Are Cheaper to Send Than Those of Rival Networks
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 09. 22:30
Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin technology has inspired a lot of innovation spawning a myriad of tokens representing digitized assets. There are now token creation systems on blockchain networks like Omni Layer, Counterparty, and Ethereum. Each framework comes with the cost of sending tokens and right now the Simple Ledger Protocol is one of the cheapest most […]
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New Jersey Signs Blockchain Task Force Program Into Law
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 21:00
A new program will bring blockchain solutions to the NJ government. Stolen Binance Funds Still Being Laundered Through Mixers, Researchers Claim
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 20:00
Funds from Binance's May hack are still moving through a mixing service according to research firm Clain South Korea’s SK Group Proposes Blockchain-Based Donation Platform and Two Tokens
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 19:00
Two new tokens from South Korea's third biggest corporation will focus on the problem of tracking charitable donations. Can the Fed Kill Bitcoin? Navigating the Chokepoints of Tax Law and KYC
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 09. 19:00
Taxes. The one word that can kill any buzz in seconds flat. Whether you’re a libertarian ranting about how taxation is theft or one of those fabled creatures who is actually happy to file them as their so-called civic duty, one fact remains: those who don’t give the government a bite — or make mistakes […]
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Binance’s US Subsidiary Is Weighing 30 Different Cryptos For Listing
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 17:40
The world's largest exchange, Binance, announced 30 potential cryptos and a compliance framework for its U.S. subsidiary. Ripple CEO Intends to ‘Press Advantage’ With New Investments
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 16:30
CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Ripple is "in a very strong position... and I intend to press our advantage" through new investments. Crypto Entrepreneur Jeremy Gardner Pitches Reality Show to TV Networks
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 16:00
Blockchain investor Jeremy Gardner is shopping around a reality show about his life to television networks. 15 Nations Plan Global Crypto Monitoring System Under FATF: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 11:34
Fifteen nations are said to be planning to set up a system to monitor crypto transactions alongside the Financial Action Task Force. Bitcoin History Part 14: The 1,000 BTC Poker Game
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 09. 11:26
Bitcoin and poker have a history that stretches back to the very start. Perhaps, even, to before the start of Bitcoin as we know it, for there is evidence that Satoshi had a background in poker. What’s beyond dispute is that in March 2010, the world’s first bitcoin poker tournament took place, with the nascent […]
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Bitcoin in Tug of War Between Bulls and Bears as Trading Range Tightens
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 11:18
Bitcoin is witnessing indecisive price action for the third day, with a break above Wednesday's high of $12,145 needed to revive the bullish outlook. This Tiny Bank Gave Bitcoin to Its Entire Staff. Now It‘s Taking Crypto Clients
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 10:00
Quontic, a small bank in New York, has started working with crypto firms, joining the very short list of institutions to embrace the sector. This Bank Gave Bitcoin to Its Entire Staff. Now It‘s Taking Crypto Clients
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 10:00
Quontic, a small bank in New York, has started working with crypto firms, joining the very short list of institutions to embrace the sector. This Bank Gave Bitcoin to Its Entire Staff. Now It’s Taking Crypto Clients
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 10:00
Quontic, a small bank in New York, has started working with crypto firms, joining the very short list of institutions to embrace the sector. Coinbase Says It Foiled a ‘Sophisticated’ Hacking Attack
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 09:01
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed that it has been targeted by, and foiled, "a sophisticated, highly targeted, thought out attack." Coinbase Sets Out How It Foiled a ‘Sophisticated’ Hacking Attack
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 09:01
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has detailed how it was targeted by, and foiled, "a sophisticated, highly targeted, thought out attack." Senior CFTC Official Who Set Bitcoin Futures Policy Is Leaving: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 08:06
Amir Zaidi, director of the CFTC's Division of Market Oversight, is to leave the regulator within weeks, according to Bloomberg Law. US Exchanges Race to Launch Regulated Physically-Delivered Bitcoin Futures
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 09. 03:16
The race to launch regulated physically-delivered bitcoin futures is back on for three US-regulated trading platforms after one of them hit a snag with the country’s derivatives regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Two other exchanges are racing to launch similar products this year. Also read: SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These […]
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Blockstream Launches Bitcoin Mining Farm With Fidelity as Early Customer
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 01:55
Blockstream is further stepping into bitcoin mining with the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman as customers. Etihad Airways to Pilot Winding Tree Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 09. 01:30
The partnership with enable Etihad Airways to test distributed ledger tech for its internal inventory maintenance. Big Banks, Big Troubles: HSBC, Deutsche, Societe, and Citi Lay Off Thousands Worldwide
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 09. 00:00
Banking giants are in trouble and it’s starting to show. Key players in the industry have already announced massive job cuts and executives with hefty salaries have been dismissed. HSBC, the largest bank in Europe, has revealed it plans to lay off over 4,000 employees and Citigroup is preparing to shrink its trading staff slashing […]
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Overstock Will Open tZERO Security Token Market to Retail Traders Next Week
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 21:41
Overstock is opening up trading on its security token market, tZERO, to retail investors starting next week. tZERO to Open Security Token Market to Retail Traders Next Week
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 21:41
Overstock is opening up trading on its security token market, tZERO, to retail investors starting next week. Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 21:30
Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks. Developers Reveal Sandbox Video Game Powered by Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 08. 20:30
On August 7, developers from the team Block Hop announced a new sandbox game powered by the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) blockchain. The gaming software called Realmx is a “next-generation” game that uses blockchain technology, extensible crafted items, and online gaming to create unique experiences and gameplay. Also Read: SLP Developers Publish Specs for a Unique […]
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Rhode Island Will Regulate Crypto Under Money Transmitter Laws
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 20:00
The latest in a patchwork of state regulations, Rhode Island pens formal legislation regarding cryptocurrencies and money transmission. Regulators File Cease and Desist Against Craigslist Scam Promising 900% Crypto Returns
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 18:30
Since launching a sweeping investigation of the crypto industry, the Texas State Securities Board has filed 24? administrative orders. Bitcoin Outshines Gold Amid Risk Aversion in Financial Markets
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 17:40
Bitcoin is outperforming gold amid heightened uncertainty in the markets, though both are no doubt reacting to geo-macro events. South Korean Fintechs Are Creating a Blockchain for Trading OTC Securities
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 15:00
A consortium of business are working together to bring smaller securities to a blockchain-based trading system. Korean Fintechs Are Creating a Blockchain for Trading OTC Securities
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 15:00
A consortium of business are working together to bring smaller securities to a blockchain-based trading system. Crypto Startup Alum Katherine Wu Joins VC Firm Notation Capital
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 14:00
Former Messari director (and crypto-law Twitter fixture) Katherine Wu has joined Notation Capital, a small VC firm. No Humans Required: Commerzbank Develops Blockchain Payments for Automated Trucks
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 13:30
Commerzbank has developed a blockchain-based solution it says allows automated trucks to pay for power charging with no human involvement. Indian Supreme Court Heard Crypto Case in Depth Today
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 08. 12:45
The Indian supreme court finally heard the crypto case today after postponing it several times. The court addressed the government’s crypto policy as well as the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the central bank. The latter was heard in some detail while the former was further delayed at the request of the government. […]
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Indian Supreme Court Heard Crypto Case in Depth
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 08. 12:45
The Indian supreme court finally heard the crypto case today after postponing it several times. The court addressed the government’s crypto policy as well as the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the central bank. The latter was heard in some detail while the former was further delayed at the request of the government. […]
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Gemini Exchange Data Is Being Added to CME’s Crypto Indices
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 12:20
Data from the Winklevoss-founded exchange Gemini is being added to eight crypto indices offered by CF Benchmarks, including its CME offerings. Bitcoin Price Looks Poised to Retest Highs Above $13K
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 11:00
Bitcoin appears to have ended its six-week-long correction on Wednesday, making way for a retest of key resistance at $13,200. Investment App Robinhood Wins License to Operate in UK
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 10:43
Robinhood, a stocks, ETFs and crypto investment app, has been given the green light to operate as a broker by a U.K. regulator. Owning Fiat Just Got More Expensive – NIRP Strikes Again
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 08. 10:00
With the recent Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) announcement that even more customers will be charged to hold money in their banks, people are scrambling to find ways to preserve their wealth, while USB and others scramble to dam the losses resulting from national negative interest rate policy (NIRP). The relatively recent experiments with NIRP […]
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Australian Police Charge 5 Over $1.8 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 09:43
Five people have been charged in Australia over a cold-call cryptocurrency investment fraud that allegedly duped investors for over $1.8 million. PR: Bitkan and Bitcoin.com Announce Strategic Partnership
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 08. 09:30
BitKan and Bitcoin.com have officially signed a Strategic Collaboration agreement together. Both parties will leverage on each other’s global resources to achieve a mutually beneficial win-win relationship.
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SBI Holdings’ Crypto Exchange Adopts New Tech to Help Meet FATF Standards
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 08:13
VC Trade, the crypto exchange launched by SBI Holdings, is integrating a new wallet solution to help it comply with international KYC standards. SBI Crypto Exchange Adopts Tech to Help Meet FATF Standards
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 08:13
VC Trade, the crypto exchange launched by SBI Holdings, is integrating a new wallet solution to help it comply with international KYC standards. State-Sponsored Chinese Hacking Group Is Targeting Crypto Firms: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 01:30
An intelligence company released a report indicating the connection betweens Chinese authorities and a crypto-exploitative hacking collective. State-Sponsored Chinese Hacking Group Targeting Crypto Firms: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 01:30
An intelligence company released a report indicating the connection between Chinese authorities and a crypto-exploitative hacking collective. Cryptojackers Making Secondary Income Off Security Data Seizures: Report
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 08. 01:00
As monero's price fell in 2018, cryptojackers innovated by stealing user data like passwords and IP addresses. South Korean Crypto Exchange Signs With Security Companies to Lock Down Tokens
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 23:30
Coinone has partnered with two security and disclosure firms to ensure compliance with South Korea's new cryptocurrency regulations. A Bitcoin Extortion Gone Wrong: Inside Binance’s Negotiations With Its ‘KYC Hacker’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 22:30
This is the inside story of how a "white hat hacker" approached Binance with inside information - and how it went wrong. An Extortion Gone Bad: Inside Binance’s Negotiations With Its ‘KYC Hacker’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 22:30
This is the inside story of how a "white hat hacker" approached Binance with inside information - and how it went wrong. An Extortion Gone Bad: Inside Binance’s Negotiations With Its ‘KYC Leaker’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 22:30
This is the inside story of how a "white hat hacker" approached Binance with inside information - and how it went wrong. Cryptophyl.com Launches Dedicated Exchange for SLP Tokens and BCH
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 07. 22:00
The team behind the former cryptocurrency exchange Voltaire recently announced the launch of a new trading platform specifically designed for Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) tokens. Three weeks ago the new exchange called Cryptophyl.com launched its trading engine and the first SLP token supported is the community-driven Spice token. Also Read: New Liberty Dollar Founder Subpoenaed […]
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New Jersey Calls Two ICOs ‘Fraudulent Securities,’ Issues Stop Order
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 20:00
New Jersey's Bureau of Securities has issued emergency stops on two ICOs its claims are fraudulent securities WATCH: Join CoinDesk LIVE With Ted Livingston, CEO of Kik
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 18:45
After rocky interactions with the SEC, Kik CEO Ted Livingston will join us on CoinDesk LIVE. WATCH: Join CoinDesk LIVE With Kik CEO Ted Livingston
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 18:45
After rocky interactions with the SEC, Kik CEO Ted Livingston will join us on CoinDesk LIVE. Coinbase Must Face Negligence Suit Over Bitcoin Cash Launch, Judge Rules
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 18:15
Coinbase will have to face a negligence lawsuit from customers who bought bitcoin cash during the 2017 bull run, a judge ruled. Coinbase Must Face Negligence Suit Over Bitcoin Cash Listing, Judge Rules
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 18:15
Coinbase will have to face a negligence lawsuit from customers who bought bitcoin cash during the 2017 bull run, a judge ruled. North Carolina Congressman Reintroduces Crypto Tax Bill
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 18:00
Reintroduced cryptocurrency tax legislation is taking aim at the IRS's current code California Couple to Forfeit Cryptocurrency Riches After Drug Bust
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 16:30
The couple must forfeit an undisclosed sum of bitcoin and bitcoin cash they acquired from selling illicit goods on a dark web marketplace. New Liberty Dollar Founder Subpoenaed in the Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Lawsuit
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 07. 16:00
The ongoing Kleiman v. Wright case saw expert testimony on Monday from the plaintiff’s cryptography specialist, alongside the defendant Craig Wright’s witness, Nchain CTO Steve Shadders. The court participants discussed parsing through 27,000 bitcoin addresses as well the Kleimans’ forensic expert finding discrepancies within specific documents and contracts between the two business partners. Moreover, it […]
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Ex-Coinbase CTO Is Behind Mysterious Nakamoto.com, Sources Say
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 15:00
"Nakamoto is bitcoin country. HODL or GTFO." Sources tell CoinDesk this is the new project from former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan. The ‘Vault’ Is Back: Bitcoin Coder Revives Plan to Shield Wallets from Theft
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 14:00
Bitcoin Core developer Bryan Bishop has proposed a feature to delay transfers from cold storage so users can stop thieves from draining their wallets. The ‘Vault’ Is Back: Coder Revives Plan to Shield Bitcoin Wallets from Theft
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 14:00
Bitcoin Core developer Bryan Bishop has proposed a feature to delay transfers from cold storage so users can stop thieves from draining their wallets. Binance Customer Data Is Leaking: What We Know and What We Don’t
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 12:51
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, said it's investigating the alleged of leak tens of thousands of customers verification information. Binance Customer Data Has Leaked: What We Know and What We Don’t
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 12:51
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, said it's investigating the alleged of leak tens of thousands of customers verification information. National Stock Exchange Becomes World’s First to List a Tokenized Security
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 12:30
Seychelles' stock exchange has just listed a tokenized security representing its own equity in an apparent world first. ECB Says It Plans to Use More On-Chain Data to Monitor Crypto Assets
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 11:40
The European Central Bank has issued a new report revealing plans to use more granular blockchain data to better monitor the crypto markets. Bitcoin Needs Weekly Close Above Tough $12K Hurdle to Restart Price Rally
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 11:00
Bitcoin needs to break above stiff resistance at $12,000 to unleash the next phase of the bull market. Standard Chartered Completes First Transaction on Oil Industry Blockchain Platform Voltron
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 10:00
Standard Chartered Bank has completed the first international letter of credit transaction on the oil industry blockchain platform Voltron. Standard Chartered Completes First Transaction on Blockchain Trade Platform Voltron
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 10:00
Standard Chartered Bank has completed its first international letter of credit transaction on the open-industry blockchain trade platform Voltron. From Spartacus to Satoshi: A Brief History of Economic Rebellion
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 07. 10:00
Government dominance of human beings via slavery and violent economic oppression is as old as government itself. For thousands and thousands of years kings and rulers, usually held to be “appointed by God,” have used free, non-violent individuals as their tax farm livestock to exploit for economic gain and political power. Without individuals with the […]
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PR: Roger Ver Joins OmniSparx as Investor and Advisor With Goal to Boost BCH Community
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 07. 09:30
OmniSparx.io, – an innovative blockchain community engagement platform, has announced an investment from Roger Ver. As part of the investment, Ver will become an advisor to OmniSparx, and Bitcoin.com will use the OmniSparx platform to grow its community and deepen community collaboration.
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South Korean Watchdog Plans Direct Supervision of Crypto Exchanges
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 09:01
A South Korean financial watchdog under the Financial Services Commission aims to more closely supervise exchanges in line with FATF standards. Binance’s CZ: Like It or Not, Facebook’s Libra Coin Is Poised for Mass Adoption
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 08:00
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao shares his thoughts on Facebook’s Libra and says Brexit is bullish for crypto in a wide-ranging interview. Indian Tax Authority Sends Probing Questions to Crypto Owners – Experts Weigh In
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 07. 06:35
As the Indian government deliberates on the country’s crypto policy, the tax authority continues to send out letters with lengthy, probing questions to crypto owners. News.Bitcoin.com talked to industry experts to find out the implications of these letters, what people can do when receiving them, and how crypto assets are taxed in India. Also read: […]
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How Bans From GitHub and Slack Are Hurting Iranian Bitcoin Businesses
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 04:00
Iranian bitcoiners are showing the world what censorship resistance really looks like. GitHub and Slack Bans Are Hurting Iranian Bitcoin Businesses
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 04:00
Iranian bitcoiners are showing the world what censorship resistance really looks like. Amazon Is Looking for an Engineer to Put Advertising Data on a Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 02:30
Amazon is looking to hire a software engineer to integrate parts of its advertising business with a blockchain. Amazon Is Looking to Put Advertising Data on a Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 02:30
Amazon is looking to hire a software engineer to integrate parts of its advertising business with a blockchain. How to Become a Blockchain Developer
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 07. 01:21
Skilled blockchain developers are a scarce commodity, as precious as the bitcoins that reside on the distributed ledgers they maintain. Teach yourself one of the major blockchain programming languages and you’ll be set for life, though like anything worth having, this achievement won’t come easy. If you’re contemplating becoming a blockchain dev, here’s how to […]
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Kik Says SEC Lawsuit ‘Twisted Facts’ About Startup’s $100 Million Token Sale
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 01:06
Kik claims the SEC took comments out of context and manipulated facts in its suit alleging the firm’s token sale violated securities laws. Bitcoin Price Sees Steep Drop After Rejection Above $12K
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 07. 00:30
Bitcoin's price dropped from a daily high of $12,300 Tuesday, a price not seen since mid-July VeChain Tapped to Provide Transparency for China’s Wine Trade
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 22:30
Amid a wave of counterfeits, VeChainThor has developed a way to authenticate the provenance of fine wines in Shanghai. How to Shuffle BCH and Keep Your Transactions Private With Cashshuffle
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 06. 20:45
As blockchain surveillance becomes more prevalent, cryptocurrency advocates have created ways to make digital currency transactions more private. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has an application called Cashshuffle, which allows users to shuffle their BCH with other fractions of BCH to obfuscate the transaction trail. To complete a shuffle, there are a few steps you must take […]
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Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Questions Bitcoin’s Use as ‘Safe Haven’ Asset
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 20:30
The business mogul critiqued Morgan Creek Digital Anthony Pompliano's financial holdings, comparing cryptocurrencies to "Vegas games" Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Questions Bitcoin’s Role as ‘Safe Haven’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 20:30
The business mogul critiqued Morgan Creek Digital Anthony Pompliano's financial holdings, comparing cryptocurrencies to "Vegas games" The City of Seoul Will Create a Cryptocurrency for Citizen Rewards
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 19:00
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will establish its first blockchain-based administrative services in November. From Booze to Bitcoin Mining – Why Violent Prohibition Is Always Harmful
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 06. 18:00
Stories continue to emerge about newly discovered illegal mining operations being busted by state and corporate authorities. Just last week Iranian media reported the seizure of 177 Bitcoin mining units worth over $270,000 being smuggled via truck in the Arak region. On July 31, Russia’s Kraskom power company reported illegal siphoning of power from municipal […]
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Booze and Bitcoin Mining – Why Violent Prohibition Is Always Harmful
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 06. 18:00
Stories continue to emerge about newly discovered illegal mining operations being busted by state and corporate authorities. Just last week Iranian media reported the seizure of 177 Bitcoin mining units worth over $270,000 being smuggled via truck in the Arak region. On July 31, Russia’s Kraskom power company reported illegal siphoning of power from municipal […]
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Craig Wright’s Counsel Rebuts Forgery Evidence in Ongoing Lawsuit
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 18:00
A verdict was not declared in an ongoing contempt and sanctions hearing for the self-declared inventor of bitcoin. Overstock’s tZERO Patents Tech for Recording Trades on Public Blockchains
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 15:00
Security token trading platform tZERO has been awarded a U.S. patent for a method of recording trading data on public blockchains. tZERO Patents Tech for Recording Trades on Public Blockchains
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 15:00
Security token trading platform tZERO has been awarded a U.S. patent for a method of recording trading data on public blockchains. More Cities and Regions Accepting Coins for Taxes, Services
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 06. 14:46
Cryptocurrency payments, as convenient as they can be, are still something most governments are trying to wrap their heads around and regulate. Local authorities, however, being closer to the citizens they are called upon to serve, are often quicker to adopt novelties that make their lives and the lives of ordinary people much easier. More […]
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British Tax Authority Seeks Customer Data from Crypto Exchanges in Search of Tax Evaders
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 14:02
The U.K. tax authority is pressuring crypto exchanges to reveal customers' names and transaction histories in a bid to claw back unpaid taxes, sources said. British Tax Authority Seeks Data from Crypto Exchanges in Search of Tax Evaders
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 14:02
The U.K. tax authority is pressuring crypto exchanges to reveal customers' names and transaction histories in a bid to claw back unpaid taxes, sources said. British Authorities Seek Data from Crypto Exchanges in Search of Tax Evaders
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 14:02
The U.K. tax authority is pressuring crypto exchanges to reveal customers' names and transaction histories in a bid to claw back unpaid taxes, sources said. Bitcoin and Ether Lender BlockFi Raises $18.3 Million Series A
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 13:00
Winklevoss Capital, Galaxy Digital, and ConsenSys funded the crypto lender's latest round. Cosmos Will Have 3 Coding Languages. Here’s Why That Matters for Ethereum
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 13:00
Ethereum rival Cosmos will offer users the choice of coding in at least three different programming languages for smart-contract development. Cosmos Will Have 3 Coding Languages – Here’s Why That Matters
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 13:00
Ethereum rival Cosmos will offer users the choice of coding in at least three different programming languages for smart-contract development. Ethereum Foundation Director’s New Role Will Help Businesses Embrace Public Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 13:00
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has appointed the executive director of the Ethereum Foundation to help drive its new "Mainnet Initiative." Ethereum Foundation Director’s New Role to Help Business Use Public Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 13:00
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has appointed the executive director of the Ethereum Foundation to help drive its new "Mainnet Initiative." Mastercard to Tackle Fashion Fakes with Blockchain Tracking Solution
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 12:31
Mastercard is to demo a new blockchain-based product tracking solution during an upcoming showcase of women fashion designers. Man Takes Bitcoin Miner Seller to Tribunal Over Electricity Bill and Wins
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 11:15
A Malta-based seller of bitcoin mining machines is in hot water after failing to refund a customer who complained over high power bills. Currency War Erupts as US and China Bring Out the Big Guns
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 06. 10:31
What started out as a trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies is now a full-blown currency war as the U.S. and China bring their big guns to the battlefield. The impact on the global financial markets was immediate and severe, driving up safe-haven assets as ordinary people fear losing the value of their […]
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Global Regulators Warn on Privacy Risks of Facebook’s Libra
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 09:41
Data protection chiefs from across the globe have united to express concerns over the privacy risks posed by Facebook's cryptocurrency project. Bitcoin Price Rises Above $12K to Hit One-Month High
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 08:40
Bitcoin's move above $12,000 is backed by an uptick in trading volumes and bullish readings on the daily chart. North Korea Stole $2 Billion in Crypto and Fiat to Fund Weapons Programs
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 08:15
North Korea is funding its weapons of mass destruction via hacks of banks and crypto exchanges, says a confidential U.N. report. Facebook Hires US Senator’s Former Aide to Lobby for Libra Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 06:00
Facebook has hired a former aide to the chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to lobby for its Libra cryptocurrency project. A Battle Between Bitcoin Wallets Has Big Implications for Privacy
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 04:00
Bitcoin privacy wallet Samourai announced last Thursday that its primary competitor, Wasabi Wallet, is the target of an ongoing network attack. Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Restarting Trade Services
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 06. 01:42
The exchange lost 3 billion yuan during a hack on July 11. Experts Say Mexico’s Regulations Raise the Bar ‘Too High’ for Crypto Entrepreneurs
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 21:30
New laws are strangling crypto startups before they can begin to trade. Co-Founder Sues Israeli Blockchain Firm for Breach of Contract
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 21:00
An Israeli ICO company is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit following a founding partner's ejection from the firm. Former Polychain Partner Ryan Zurrer Is Leaving Web3 to Start a DAO
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 20:40
Ryan Zurrer, a former partner at Polychain, has announced his next act. A new version of one of ethereum's biggest failures. Coinbase Considers Adding 8 New Crypto Tokens
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 20:00
Coinbase is looking at adding eight more tokens to its current lineup. ATOM, DASH and More: Coinbase Considers Adding 8 New Cryptos
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 20:00
Coinbase is looking at adding eight more tokens to its current lineup. How Governments Steal Your Money and Conceal It Through Inflation
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 05. 19:30
Dozens of countries all over the world have used the same trick called redenomination to hide how they have stolen their own citizens’ money through inflation or hyperinflation. The next nation to try this economic sleight of hand is the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Also Read: Global Crypto War Is Heating up […]
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PR: Pbet Announces IEO Launch on LATOKEN
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 05. 17:30
Pbet has recently got its IEO hosted at LATOKEN exchange on its multi-asset trading platform. The company envisions to conjoin physical casinos with online casinos, thanks to its blockchain crypto-based Unified Gaming platform.
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Samsung Is Now Offering 17 Crypto Apps
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 17:00
Electronics giant Samsung is adding dapps to its online store in a bid to outpace its competition. Samsung Now Offering 17 Crypto Apps in Blockchain Keystore
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 17:00
Electronics giant Samsung is adding dapps to its online store in a bid to outpace its competition. Tezos Co-Creator Commits to Donating Millions in Future XTZ Proceeds
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 16:25
The co-founder of the Tezos blockchain has singed the Founders Pledge to contribute a significant amount of wealth to charitable causes. Market Outlook: Trade Wars and Filthy Fiat Battles Fuel Crypto Prices
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 05. 16:10
A slew of digital currencies have gathered decent gains over the last 48 hours and the entire market capitalization now stands at around $308 billion. Moreover, cryptocurrency trade volumes have kicked up a notch, capturing $66 billion in swaps over the last day. Overall, speculators think the recent spike in crypto prices is due to […]
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The Terra Stablecoin Is Partnering With a South Korean Fashion Market
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 14:30
Terra has added Sinsang Market to its alliance of internet marketplaces in an effort to create new payment systems for online shoppers. Thailand to Bring Cryptocurrency Under Anti-Money Laundering Rules
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 13:03
Thailand's anti-money laundering regulator is planning to amend the country's laws to mandate reporting by cryptocurrency exchanges. Lenovo, Glaxo, Nokia: Big Names Join New IBM Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 12:00
IBM's new supplier onboarding blockchain is launching with a slew of big names attached. Bitcoin Eyes $12K Price Hurdle as Dominance Rate Hits 28-Month High
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 11:05
Bitcoin has broken out of bearish mode with a near 10-percent surge this morning and looks to be decoupling from alternative cryptocurrencies. Litecoin Just Halved Its Crypto Rewards for Miners
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 10:20
Litecoin, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market value, has just reduced its block reward for miners by half. Mastercard Is Building a Team to Develop Crypto, Wallet Projects
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 10:15
Payments giant Mastercard is seeking to hire several blockchain execs to lead cryptocurrency and digital wallet projects. PR: Evercoin Announces $1M Pre-Seed Financing With gumi Cryptos and Prominent Blockchain and Open Source Pioneers
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 05. 09:30
San Francisco, CA - Evercoin announced today $1M in pre-seed stage financing from gumi Cryptos and prominent Blockchain and Open Source pioneers.
Investors in this round include:
Gumi Cryptos Capital Roger Ver -- Founder, Executive Chairman of Bitcoin.com Ross Mason -- Founder of MuleSoft (sold to Salesforce.com) Marc Fleury -- Founder, CEO of JBoss Open Source (sold to Redhat) John Pigott -- Founder, CEO of the ABE Exchange Eman Pulis -- Founder, CEO of Malta Blockchain Summit
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Iran’s Cabinet Ratifies Bill Recognizing Cryptocurrencies and Mining
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 09:20
Iran's government has introduced a bill that lifts the illegal status of cryptocurrencies and authorizes mining as an official industry. Cryptocurrency in China: Over the Counter, Under the Table
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 08:00
Primitive Ventures partner Dovey Wan breaks down the crypto situation as it stands in China today. SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 05. 05:55
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could learn from other countries when finalizing its own crypto regulation, Commissioner Hester Peirce explains. While highlighting peculiar and notable features of the U.S. system, the commissioner emphasizes cross-border considerations, detailing applicable crypto frameworks of several countries. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – A […]
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Crypto Companies May Lose Access to ‘Service Provider’ Domain Names
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 05:00
Amid a surge in applications, a DNS registrar may ban crypto firms from using .bank and .insurance domain names. Meet the ICO Pumper Who Makes His Living Manipulating Crypto Markets
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 04:00
In this excerpt from our exclusive interview with Alexey Andryunin the Russian trader talks about the origins of his business. Bitcoin’s Computing Power Sets Record as Over 100K New Miners Go Online
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 03:20
The total computing power now dedicated to securing the bitcoin blockchain has set yet another record. Youtube Censorship Drives Uptake of Crypto-Powered Video Platforms
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 05. 02:55
If the prospect of greater privacy and financial sovereignty doesn’t lure the masses to crypto networks, perhaps the ability to speak freely will. Lately, a lot of people who couldn’t give a damn about peer-to-peer cryptocurrency have taken a shine to peer-to-peer networks that run on the same censorship-resistant principles. As social networks run amok, […]
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Bitcoin Jumps Back Above $11k for First Time In 3 Weeks
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 01:21
Bitcoin has risen back above the $11,000 psychological price point after regaining ground on July 8's and July 22's bearish breakdowns. Bitcoin’s Price Jumps Back Above $11K for the First Time In 3 Weeks
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 05. 01:21
Bitcoin has risen back above the $11,000 psychological price point after regaining ground on July 8's and July 22's bearish breakdowns. Tax Expert: IRS Letters Confirm That Trading Cryptos Is a Taxable Event
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 04. 22:15
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on July 26 that 10,000 American cryptocurrency users will receive a letter reminding them to pay taxes or amend any mistakes on past filings. At the time, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said U.S. taxpayers should take the warning letters “very seriously.” Sean Ryan, CTO of Node40, a platform […]
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Goldman-Backed Apple Card Restricts Cryptocurrency Purchases
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 04. 16:20
Cryptocurrencies cannot be purchased with the new Apple credit card according to the American multinational technology company’s recently published customer agreement guidelines. The Apple card’s restrictions indicate that the company’s partner, Goldman Sachs, is leery toward cryptocurrencies and other “cash equivalents” like lottery tickets and casino chips. Also Read: Banks Stopped Walmart Bank – Now […]
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Crypto Social Media is Breaking Free: How 10+ Blockchain Platforms Pay You to Post
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 04. 09:49
Social media has become so embedded in most people’s everyday lives that it’s hard to imagine life — or even a span of a few hours — without it. While the social media revolution is huge, there’s another revolution within that revolution, driven by users into cryptocurrency, privacy, and immutability: incentivized, blockchain-based social media. Also […]
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From Ghana to the Bronx, Meet the Teen Bitcoiners Building the Future
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 04. 09:00
From experimenting with zcash in the Bronx to rogue bitcoin contributors, these teens are shaping the future of cryptocurrency. From Ghana to the Bronx, These Teen Bitcoiners Are Building the Future
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 04. 09:00
From experimenting with zcash in the Bronx to rogue bitcoin contributors, these teens are shaping the future of cryptocurrency. Research Reports Show Positive Crypto Industry Growth in H1 2019
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 03. 20:45
More than half the year is behind us and the cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to move forward, showing relentless growth over the last six months. 2019 has also seen a new theme arise as speculators believe the cryptocurrency ecosystem is experiencing an influx of institutional interest and regulatory crackdowns. A variety of cryptocurrency research reports analyzing […]
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P2P Crypto Lending Is on the Rise
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 03. 17:42
As peer-to-peer cash, it only seems logical that cryptocurrency should be deployed for P2P lending. While that application has taken time to materialize, bitcoin and other crypto assets are now increasingly fulfilling that purpose. Across the BTC, BCH and ETH networks, credit is being supplied to ordinary citizens while bypassing its traditional gatekeepers, usurping the […]
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Bitcoin Cash BCH Fork Anniversary @ CoinSpice.io
Bitcoin Insider
2019. Aug. 03. 15:34
Bitcoin Cash BCH Fork Anniversary @ CoinSpice.io
South Korea’s Shinhan Brokerage to Offer Blockchain-Based Securities Lending
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 03. 15:00
A new brokerage account in South Korea will let investors lend securities on a blockchain. Korea’s Shinhan to Offer Blockchain-Based Securities Lending
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 03. 15:00
A new brokerage account in South Korea will let investors lend securities on a blockchain. More Signs the Next Big Financial Crisis May Begin in Germany
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 03. 11:19
Germany, the locomotive of Europe’s huge economy, is entering a difficult period, various indicators suggest. And when the Federal Republic sneezes, the Old Continent usually catches a cold. This time, Germany may infect the rest of the world as well. Regulators in the country are busy drafting prohibitions, and now also seem to target cryptocurrencies. […]
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More Signs the Next Big Financial Crisis Begins in Germany
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 03. 11:19
Germany, the locomotive of Europe’s huge economy, is entering a difficult period, various indicators suggest. And when the Federal Republic sneezes, the Old Continent usually catches a cold. This time, Germany may infect the rest of the world as well. Regulators in the country are busy drafting prohibitions, and now also seem to target cryptocurrencies. […]
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Bitcoin Won’t Be a Global Reserve Currency. But It’s Opening the Box
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 03. 09:00
Bitcoin will not become a global reserve currency, argues Noelle Acheson. But it is adding a powerful tool to the box of potential solutions. The Modern Era of Free Range Slaves: How Bitcoin Breaks the Mold
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 02. 23:00
In a string of recent Tweets, 2020 Libertarian presidential candidate and fugitive from the law John McAfee has been talking about slavery. Urging people to “wake up” and assuring them that neither compliance with the status quo, nor stacks of riches, can set them free. Indeed, when the current state of the world is examined […]
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Bitcoin.com to Launch an Exchange
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 21:00
The exchange will list the major cryptocurrencies, simple ledger protocol tokens, and support BCH trading pairs. Banks Stopped Walmart Bank – Now the Retail Giant Hits Back With Crypto
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 02. 20:00
On August 1, it was discovered that the giant retail corporation Walmart has patented plans for a stablecoin that’s backed by U.S. dollars. If released into the wild, the USD-based cryptocurrency would be issued to select Walmart retailers and partners while the patent’s description explains the coin could be used outside of Walmart’s retail scope […]
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CFTC’s Fintech Chief Is Leaving the Agency
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 19:35
The director of the CFTC's experimental fintech initiative will step down in mid-August to pursue work in the private sector. The CFTC Fintech Chief Who Oversaw Early Blockchain Trials Is Leaving
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 19:35
The director of the CFTC's experimental fintech initiative will step down in mid-August to pursue work in the private sector. Nexo Launches a Debit Card That Lets You Not Spend Your Crypto
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 19:00
Arrington XRP Capital-backed financial startup Nexo unveiled a crypto card that lets users “spend the value of their crypto without actually spending it." Roger Ver Steps Into Executive Chairman Role as Bitcoin.com Adds New CEO
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 18:00
Roger Ver is now Executive Chairman of Bitcoin.com as Stefan Rust joins as CEO Roger Ver Steps Into Chairman Role as Bitcoin.com Adds New CEO
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 18:00
Roger Ver is now Executive Chairman of Bitcoin.com as Stefan Rust joins as CEO Brazilian Tax Authorities Impose New Requirements on Crypto Trading
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 17:30
Information regarding crypto transactions exceeding $7,600 in value must be submitted to the National Treasury. Circle’s Head of Trading Is Leaving the Crypto Startup
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 16:37
Dan Matuszewski has announced internally at Circle that he is moving on from the company, CoinDesk has learned. Ex-Trump Advisor Steve Bannon: ‘Global Populist Revolt’ Only Helps Crypto
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 16:00
Donald Trump's former chief strategist is bullish on crypto amidst attacks on the dollar Ex-Trump Advisor Steve Bannon: ‘Global Populist Revolt’ Helps Crypto
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 16:00
Donald Trump's former chief strategist is bullish on crypto amidst attacks on the dollar Grayscale’s $2.7 Billion in Crypto Assets Will Now Be Held by Coinbase Custody
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 14:40
Coinbase Custody has inked a three-year agreement to hold Grayscale Investment's digital assets. South Korea Declares Partial ‘Regulation-Free’ Zone for Crypto Companies
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 14:30
South Korea will allow the city of Busan to relax some crypto restrictions in order to become a blockchain testbed. ConsenSys-Backed Truffle Is Taking Its Dev Tools Beyond Just Ethereum
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 13:00
Truffle is expanding to Hyperledger Fabric, Tezos and R3's Corda after clocking 3.5 million downloads from ethereum developers. MIT’s AI Lab Crunched 200,000 Bitcoin Transactions. Only 2% Were ‘Illicit’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 13:00
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic partnered with MIT to analyze $6 billion worth of bitcoin transactions. Here's what they found. MIT’s AI Lab Analyzed 200,000 Bitcoin Transactions. Only 2% Were ‘Illicit’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 13:00
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic collaborated with researchers from MIT to analyze $6 billion worth of bitcoin transactions. AWS Backs $100,000 Competition to ‘Change the Face of Blockchain’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 12:30
Amazon Web Services, the Ethereum Foundation and others hope to help solve a key problem for blockchains via a new competition. Bitcoin May be Building for a Price Move to $11K
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 11:00
Bitcoin is flashing green for the fourth consecutive day and could test key resistance above $11,000 over the weekend. Bitcoin’s Price May Be Building for a Move Back Above $11K
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 11:00
Bitcoin is flashing green for the fourth consecutive day and could test key resistance above $11,000 over the weekend. Crypto Exchange CEX.IO Expands US Service to Cover 31 States
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 10:25
The exchange now operates in 31 U.S. states and the District of Columbia after obtaining licenses in seven new jurisdictions. Stefan Rust Appointed New Chief Executive Officer of Bitcoin.com
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 02. 10:17
Stefan Rust has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Bitcoin.com. As CEO he will work alongside Roger Ver as the company continues to develop new products and services that promote peer to peer electronic cash and increased economic freedom around the world. Also Read: Pre-Register for Bitcoin.com’s New Crypto Exchange to Win […]
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PR: Uruguayan President Meets With the Founder of SCRY
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 02. 09:30
Uruguay, nicknamed South America’s Switzerland, has always taken a positive attitude towards the development of science and technology and information economy as well as science and technology services, thus becoming the first Latin American country to step into 5G information this year. Miss Foo, founder and CEO of SCRY, has good business connections in the supply chain of agricultural and mining industries in Uruguay. In his meeting with the former Uruguayan president, Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera and many business leaders and partners, Eva Foo has conducted in-depth exchanges and discussions about the latest application progress of blockchain technology in payment system, financial settlement and intelligent contract data automation.
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Walmart Wants to Patent a Stablecoin That Looks a Lot Like Facebook Libra
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 09:27
Retail giant Walmart has applied for a cryptocurrency patent that bears some similarities to the Libra token proposed by Facebook in mid-June. Coders Are Trying to Connect Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to Ethereum
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 08:00
Blockade Games says it has successfully bridged the two networks by sending a bitcoin lightning transaction to trigger an ethereum smart contract. US Regulator Plans to Outsource Running Cryptocurrency Nodes
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 02. 01:35
A recently published document reveals that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has plans to hire contractors to run specific cryptocurrency full nodes for the government agency. According to the SEC documentation, the regulator wants third-party contractors to run nodes for Bitcoin Core (BTC), Ripple (XRP) and Ethereum (ETH) in order to monitor compliance […]
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Coinbase CEO Armstrong Thinks Crypto Is the Path to Financial Inclusion
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 01:00
“Coinbase can’t do it alone, there needs to be thousands of companies out there," said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Coinbase CEO Armstrong Says Crypto Is Path to Financial Inclusion
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 02. 01:00
“Coinbase can’t do it alone, there needs to be thousands of companies out there," said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. R3 Doubles London Office Space for Blockchain Hiring Spree
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 21:15
Enterprise blockchain firm R3 is doubling its office space in London to accommodate a hiring spree. You Can Now Tip On Twitter with Brave’s Basic Attention Token
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 21:00
Tweeters can tip content using Brave’s Basic Attention Token, adding to its micro-tipping services. Square’s Q2 Bitcoin Revenue Nearly Doubles From Previous Record
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 20:27
Square sold $125 million in bitcoin through its Cash App in the second quarter of 2019, a new record for the payments company. NYAG Pushes Back on Bitfinex’s Claim That State’s Investigation Is Burdensome
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 20:10
The New York Attorney General office pushed back on Bitfinex's complaints about the cost of complying with the agency's demands for documents. UK Judge Strikes Out Craig Wright’s Libel Lawsuit Against Roger Ver
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 01. 19:30
According to documents from the U.K.’s High Court of Justice published on July 31, a judge has denied Craig Wright’s libel lawsuit against Roger Ver. Wright filed the charge against Ver when the early bitcoin investor told the public he believed Wright was a “liar and a fraud.” However, the court found “no evidence at […]
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What Happened: Why the First US Physical Bitcoin Futures Haven’t Launched
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 17:10
LedgerX admitted it has not launched bitcoin futures, as it previously claimed, after the CFTC said it had not approved the exchange to do so. What Happened: Why the First Physical Bitcoin Futures Haven’t Launched
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 17:10
LedgerX admitted it has not launched bitcoin futures, as it previously claimed, after the CFTC said it had not approved the exchange to do so. Crypto Exchange Launches ‘Shitcoin Futures Index,’ Offering New Way to Short Alts
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 15:00
A leading crypto exchange has bundled altcoins into a one-of-a-kind futures index ICE CEO: Bakkt Will Launch Bitcoin Futures In ‘Very Near Future’
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 13:15
ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said Bakkt will launch its physically-settled bitcoin futures soon, subject to regulatory approval. Zooko Wilcox Pushes for New Developer Fund to Support Zcash
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 13:02
Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox has called for the creation of a new "Dev Fund" to support the operations of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency. Indian Government Updates Parliament on Crypto Plans
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 01. 13:01
The Indian parliament has repeatedly asked the finance minister about the government’s plans for cryptocurrency. In July alone, the Ministry of Finance answered three sets of questions: two in Rajya Sabha, the upper house, and one in Lok Sabha, the lower house of the parliament. Also read: Indian Finance Minister Addresses Crypto Proposal – Industry […]
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Bitcoin Lightning Wallets Are Gaining Traction in 2019
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 12:00
Lightning usage is growing steadily in 2019, with several startups now offering retail-friendly wallets. Bitcoin Price on the Rise After First Fed Rate Cut Since 2008
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 11:23
Bitcoin has eked out moderate gains amid the U.S. Federal Reserve’s announcement of its first rate cut in over a decade. Liquidity Difficulties in China: Second Bank Bail-Out Now Reality
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 01. 10:50
Although it has its peculiarities, the Chinese banking sector now faces similar challenges to the west’s financial system. Dozens of small banks have been experiencing liquidity difficulties in the past few months. Observers believe the expanding problem has the potential to trigger a financial crisis that could grow into a new global meltdown. Chinese state-owned […]
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Tech Firm Seagate Pilots Anti-Fraud Blockchain Tracking With IBM
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 10:12
Data storage giant Seagate has extended its blockchain work with IBM to gauge the fake-fighting potential of the tech. PR: Bitpunter Launches Transaction Mining for Online Gaming
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 01. 09:30
The recent advent of transaction mining as a business model has taken the cryptocurrency world by storm, with transaction fee mining exchanges such as BitMax and FCoin overtaking other long-serving exchange powerhouses in a short span of time.
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SpankChain Launches Crypto Payments Service for Adult Content
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 09:00
Adult industry-oriented blockchain project SpankChain has launched a crypto payments platform called, of course, SpankPay. SpankChain Launches Crypto Payments Service for Adult Content Providers
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 09:00
Adult industry-oriented blockchain project SpankChain has launched a crypto payments platform called, of course, SpankPay. ‘Building’ Bitcoin’s Software Just Got a Bit More Trustless
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 08:00
There's a bit less trust now needed when developers compile the software at the heart of bitcoin. Pre-Register for Bitcoin.com’s New Crypto Exchange to Win Bitcoin Cash Prizes
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 01. 07:45
Over the last few years, Bitcoin.com has striven to make digital assets more accessible to everyone in the world. In June we launched our peer-to-peer bitcoin cash marketplace Local.Bitcoin.com and this September we’re launching our very own exchange with over 50 trading pairs. Today we’re starting pre-registrations so people can get a head start before […]
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Australia’s Two Leading Blockchain Advocate Groups Announce Merger
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 04:15
Two groups seeking to promote blockchain tech in the Asia-Pacific have officially merged to open up greater opportunities in the region. Bitcoin Cash 2-Year Anniversary: Celebrating Protocol Development and Achievements
Bitcoin News
2019. Aug. 01. 04:01
Today Bitcoin Cash (BCH) fans from all around the world will be celebrating the 2-year anniversary of the BCH network. The day is a great occasion to commemorate the dedicated BCH software engineers and the passionate community, alongside the number of achievements accomplished since August 1, 2017. Also Read: Btc.top CEO Highlights the Benefits and […]
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Investors Can Now Trade Ether and British Pounds on the Same Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Aug. 01. 02:05
LAB577, a team of ex-Royal Bank of Scotland engineers, has built a system for settling crypto and fiat trades on R3's Corda Network. 
