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2019. Sep. 30. 22:54
Block.One will pay $24 million after settling charges that it operated an unregistered securities sale with its $4.1 billion EOS raise.2019. Sep. 30. 21:13
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A "bulletproof hosting" service that used crypto to buy and sell contraband has been shut down.2019. Sep. 30. 18:55
Ethereum's "Istanbul" system-wide upgrade, or hard fork, arrived two days earlier than expected – causing miner confusion and a split of the Ropsten testnet.2019. Sep. 30. 17:08
IOHK CEO Charles Hoskinson announced a sneaker partnership at the Cardano Summit in Bulgaria this weekend.2019. Sep. 30. 17:00
A private wallet operated by the Fusion Foundation was drained of its funds, accounting for roughly 25 percent of the total FSN token supply.2019. Sep. 30. 15:35
For governance platform Aragon, ethereum's system-wide upgrade on Wednesday is expected to break hundreds of smart contracts. Here's why.2019. Sep. 30. 14:00
Ethereum's native cryptocurrency is reporting a slight monthly gain, outperforming bitcoin's double-digit price slide by a big margin.2019. Sep. 30. 13:05
Coinbase, Circle, Genesis and more are developing a ratings system aimed to flag crypto assets that are similar to securities.2019. Sep. 30. 12:00
A new bill from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy would triple the price of power for miners, raising fears it could stifle the local mining industry.2019. Sep. 30. 11:00
Quantum computing could break bitcoin. Here's how researchers from government and academia are trying to future-proof blockchain technology.2019. Sep. 30. 10:40
A fintech firm's acquisition of Bithumb reportedly hasn't been fully paid for, even after a deadline was extended.2019. Sep. 30. 10:00
Bitcoin is again flashing red, having hit a 3.5-month low earlier today. It's now on track to post a quarterly loss.2019. Sep. 30. 10:00
Bitcoin is again flashing red, having hit a 3.5-month low earlier today. It's now on track to post a quarterly loss.2019. Sep. 30. 09:49
An investor has launched a class action against Overstock and two former execs, claiming securities violations involving the firm's digital dividend.2019. Sep. 30. 09:49
An investor has launched a class action against Overstock and two former execs, claiming securities violations involving the firm's digital dividend.2019. Sep. 30. 09:00
Swiss stock exchange SIX's SDX blockchain platform has organized a consortium of institutions to back its "initial digital offering" set for mid-2020.2019. Sep. 30. 08:00
Ripple is acquiring its way into Iceland, adding a team of six engineers to focus on integrations with partner crypto exchanges.2019. Sep. 30. 07:00
Bayer Crop Science has agreed to work with Alibaba's Ant Financial to develop a blockchain-based system for agricultural product monitoring.2019. Sep. 30. 06:00
The Los Angeles-based Wave Financial has launched what it touts as the first crypto-derivatives-based yield fund on the market.2019. Sep. 30. 04:00
A new software based on the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain was launched for commodities trading for the gas industry.2019. Sep. 29. 19:37
SatoshiTango founder Marias Bari is bullish on crypto in Latin America.2019. Sep. 29. 12:00
Asian institutional investors are increasingly showing interest in allocating a small portion of their portfolios to crypto hedge funds.2019. Sep. 29. 10:02
New tools have made DAOs all the rage in the ethereum community. Now one startup is trying to make them work within U.S. legal frameworks.2019. Sep. 28. 20:08
LedgerX claims former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo threatened the company for personal reasons, two letters obtained by CoinDesk reveal.2019. Sep. 28. 11:20
Leveraged and margin trading can help boost demand for an asset, increasing liquidity within a given market.2019. Sep. 28. 02:47
Students in Rojava, a semi-autonomous enclave of Syria, are making up for years of lost education by studying computer code and blockchain technology.2019. Sep. 28. 02:00
Spencer Dinwiddie took a shot at tokenization, but the National Basketball Association blocked him.2019. Sep. 27. 18:45
Bitcoin developer Rusty Russell disclosed Friday the lightning network vulnerability that forced software upgrades in July.2019. Sep. 27. 18:00
Core Scientific will integrate Honeyminer into its operating system, MinderOS, for native GPU mining.2019. Sep. 27. 17:00
A newly discovered piece of malware can secretly steal your crypto wallets and passwords.2019. Sep. 27. 17:00
As mining regulations loom, Iranian bitcoiners are stuck in compliance purgatory – facing fines and even jail.2019. Sep. 27. 16:01
Nine Logos engineers are joining Xpring to develop DeFi products based on XRP.2019. Sep. 27. 14:59
Taringa claims to have some 30 million users, 1,000 active communities, and 8 million daily shares on its platform.2019. Sep. 27. 13:30
ASX-listed games maker Animoca Brands is to develop a MotoGP-branded race management game with digital collectibles.2019. Sep. 27. 12:09
Dutch bank ING's chief economist has said Facebook's Libra is pressuring central banks to launch their own digital currencies, and soon.2019. Sep. 27. 11:25
Bitcoin is on track to post its biggest weekly loss so far this year, having found acceptance below key long-term support.2019. Sep. 27. 10:31
Harbor's broker-dealer licensing breaks a lengthy standoff between aspiring crypto broker-dealers and the U.S. regulators who approve them.2019. Sep. 27. 10:31
Harbor's broker-dealer licensing breaks a lengthy standoff between aspiring crypto broker-dealers and the U.S. regulators who approve them.2019. Sep. 27. 09:53
The head of the Libra Association has argued that the Facebook-led cryptocurrency could help the U.N. achieve its sustainable development goals.2019. Sep. 27. 09:05
The exchange said it helped British police bust a cybercriminal who sold phishing tools that resulted in the theft of millions of pounds.2019. Sep. 27. 08:00
At least a dozen startups are now betting on the profitability of bitcoin birthing a "Lightning Economy." Is it too soon?2019. Sep. 27. 06:00
With investors lacking information and objective reviews on blockchain projects, a Korean blockchain rating company is formed.2019. Sep. 27. 00:46
Where is bitcoin going? CoinDesk's experts weigh in on crypto's recent precipitous drop.2019. Sep. 27. 00:46
Where is bitcoin going? CoinDesk's experts weigh in on crypto's recent precipitous drop.2019. Sep. 27. 00:30
Nearly all top 10 alternative cryptocurrencies have hit their respective 6-month lows after bitcoin's rapid price slide on Tuesday.2019. Sep. 27. 00:30
Nearly all top 10 alternative cryptocurrencies have hit their respective 6-month lows after bitcoin's rapid price slide on Tuesday.2019. Sep. 26. 20:45
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie aims to raise $13.5 million by tokenizing part of his NBA contract. Will investors take the shot?2019. Sep. 26. 19:00
Ethereum transaction fees are back on the rise and they're gaining parity with those of bitcoin. Here's why.2019. Sep. 26. 16:58
Support at $7,900 lasted about one-half-hour before the price went southward once more, sitting at $7,800 as of writing.2019. Sep. 26. 16:00
A flurry of announcements related to property and blockchain in Korea and Japan were made in September.2019. Sep. 26. 14:35
The ex-official pushed back at a suggestion from the chief of the Bank of England that a Libra-like crypto should replace USD in global markets.2019. Sep. 26. 14:00
StrongSalt aims to bring standardized encryption techniques to the blockchain and will showcase its API product later this year.2019. Sep. 26. 13:00
Bittrex's implementation of the intelligence software may help prevent bad actors from operating on the American exchange.2019. Sep. 26. 13:00
Overstock's Medici Ventures has invested in blockchain ID firm Evernym in a $2 million seed round for potential equity.2019. Sep. 26. 11:23
New retail technologies, including crypto payments app Flexa, will be on display at a McKinsey-organized store at America's largest mall.2019. Sep. 26. 11:06
Still bearish overall, bitcoin is defending the 200-day moving average support and may see a minor bounce to $8,700.2019. Sep. 26. 10:30
The exchange has announced that New York residents now have access to two cryptos launched for other jurisdictions months ago.2019. Sep. 26. 10:00
The new crypto-friendly institution, founded by a descendant of the Renaissance-era banking dynasty, is about to onboard its first clients.2019. Sep. 26. 09:32
In an interview, Mark Zuckerberg suggested that it might be a while before the Libra cryptocurrency actually gets its launch.2019. Sep. 26. 08:00
Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov says there's one big thing holding back corporate adoption of blockchain technology.2019. Sep. 26. 06:02
The Facebook-backed stable coin solves problems and could create others.2019. Sep. 25. 20:35
Software firm Emsisoft released a bug fix for the bitcoin-ransoming malware WannaCryFake.2019. Sep. 25. 19:00
Block.One, the software company behind the EOS blockchain, will expand its U.S. footprint with a new headquarters in Arlington County, Va.2019. Sep. 25. 16:15
The millennial-focused SoFi will offer trading in bitcoin, ethereum and litecoin next Tuesday and source its liquidity from Coinbase.2019. Sep. 25. 13:30
CoinDesk On Location goes deep inside a Siberian crypto mining factory situated near a remote hydroelectric plant.2019. Sep. 25. 13:00
Competition among bitcoin retail apps is heating up, with the newly funded Fold App doubling down on lightning network experiments.2019. Sep. 25. 13:00
Backed by some of crypto's most high-profile LPs, the Nick Tomaino-led 1confirmation is announcing a new $45 million venture fund.2019. Sep. 25. 11:15
Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, confirming a bearish reversal and opening the doors for a test of crucial price support near $7,500.2019. Sep. 25. 10:00
Automaker Daimler has carried out its first commercial transaction on the blockchain-based Marco Polo trade finance network.2019. Sep. 25. 08:30
Cryptocurrency finance startup Circle has stopped its line of research reports saying it needs to reconsider the offering.2019. Sep. 25. 08:01
Crypto data analytics startup Skew has raised $2 million in seed funding from several VC firms including Silicon Valley icon Kleiner Perkins.2019. Sep. 25. 05:50
Barclays is holding another hackathon to tackle the finance industry’s perennial problem of data silos. Once again, blockchain will take center stage.2019. Sep. 25. 04:00
The tepid reception to Bakkt's physically delivered futures contracts is not a surprise, nor does it mean they are a failure.2019. Sep. 25. 01:27
Bitcoin has once again shocked investors after a sharp sell-off yesterday saw it strip over $1000 in value in quick succession.2019. Sep. 24. 22:10
Bitcoin tumbled 9 percent in a half-hour Tuesday, sending prices to the lowest in three months, following margin calls at Bitmex.2019. Sep. 24. 22:00
Japan-based bitFlyer is adding multiple new coins to its European and American subsidiaries.2019. Sep. 24. 21:00
The House of Representatives passed legislation calling for FinCEN to study its use of “innovative technologies” — including blockchain.2019. Sep. 24. 19:15
The service, which goes live on Sept. 30, loans BTC, ETH XRP and USDT at a 0.04% daily interest rate.2019. Sep. 24. 17:35
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has ruled that Bitfinex can stop turning over documents to state investigators – for now, at least.2019. Sep. 24. 17:35
A division of the New York Supreme Court has ruled Bitfinex can stop turning over documents to state investigators – for now.2019. Sep. 24. 16:23
The SEC has delayed making a decision on the Wilshire Phoenix bitcoin and U.S. Treasury bonds ETF proposal for another 35 days.2019. Sep. 24. 15:00
The Blockstack dapp Envelop just launched a Chrome and Firefox extension for file-sharing. Here's why that matters.2019. Sep. 24. 15:00
The Blockstack dapp Envelop just launched a Chrome and Firefox extension for file-sharing. Here's why that matters.2019. Sep. 24. 13:46
The SEC-regulated firm raised $14 million from notable investors across traditional and blockchain finance.2019. Sep. 24. 13:46
The SEC-regulated firm raised $14 million from notable investors across traditional and blockchain finance.2019. Sep. 24. 13:00
The agro-focused blockchain platform has brokered deals to track the production and trade of coffee beans across the Honduran supply chain.2019. Sep. 24. 12:00
Starting in Texas, crypto-mining modems that Helium uses to connect IoT devices to the internet will soon be shipping across the U.S.2019. Sep. 24. 12:00
Marsh & McLennan, the world’s largest insurance broker, has arranged unusually generous insurance for new crypto custodian KNØX.2019. Sep. 24. 12:00
This firm taps blockchain analytics across hundreds of projects to reveal what really makes prices go up.2019. Sep. 24. 12:00
This firm taps blockchain analytics across hundreds of projects to reveal what really makes prices go up.2019. Sep. 24. 11:00
Bitcoin's low-volatility price squeeze has ended with a downside break. The cryptocurrency may now drop toward $9,320 in the short term.2019. Sep. 24. 10:45
Blockchain provenance startup Everledger has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by internet giant Tencent.2019. Sep. 24. 09:32
The crypto exchange says it's been awarded an information security accreditation after audits found it met ISO standards.2019. Sep. 24. 09:00
Some Mt. Gox creditors have signed on to a law firm’s unorthodox proposal to recover their bitcoin, but many are skeptical about its motives.2019. Sep. 24. 08:15
The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.2019. Sep. 24. 06:00
Cryptocurrency holdings are neither cash nor financial assets, but meet the definition of intangible assets, the IFRIC has concluded.2019. Sep. 24. 03:37
In a message sent to CoinDesk apparently on accident, Kik CEO Ted Livingstone claimed to be quitting the company.2019. Sep. 24. 03:37
This article has been updated to rectify inaccuracies in our original reporting.2019. Sep. 24. 03:37
This article has been updated to rectify inaccuracies in our original reporting.2019. Sep. 24. 02:19
The U.S. SEC has charged the CEO of an online adult entertainment marketplace with running a fraudulent initial coin offering scheme.2019. Sep. 24. 00:04
"This is a direct impact from the SEC legal action," CEO Ted Livingstone told CoinDesk.2019. Sep. 23. 23:05
Bakkt COO Adam White said retail investors will be able to trade its newly launched bitcoin futures, which posted a lackluster first day.2019. Sep. 23. 23:05
Bakkt COO Adam White said retail investors will be able to trade its newly launched bitcoin futures, which posted a lackluster first day.2019. Sep. 23. 20:30
Paycase is suing TMX Group for $500 million after the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange canceled their deal to create crypto-related products.2019. Sep. 23. 20:30
Paycase is suing TMX Group for $500 million after the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange canceled their deal to create crypto-related products.2019. Sep. 23. 18:15
CoinShare's called the ban proposal of ETNs "unwarranted" and "not been properly thought out or considered."2019. Sep. 23. 18:15
CoinShare's called the ban proposal of ETNs "unwarranted" and "not been properly thought out or considered."2019. Sep. 23. 17:58
BSDEX is trading one pair -- the bitcoin/euro -- and will gradually open up to more retail and institutional investors.2019. Sep. 23. 16:30
IBM is willing to team up with Facebook to develop blockchain technology, as building that ecosystem is “a team sport.”2019. Sep. 23. 14:59
The maker of "Gods Unchained" just raised $15 million from Naspers and Galaxy Digital, signaling mounting investor interest in digital ownership.2019. Sep. 23. 14:00
Matter Labs is using "mathematical magic" to speed up transactions on ethereum. Now Placeholder VC and others are investing $2 million in the project.2019. Sep. 23. 13:45
The online retail giant has announced that Jonathan Johnson – who's led the firm since the departure of Patrick Byrne – is now its permanent CEO.2019. Sep. 23. 13:45
The online retail giant has announced that Jonathan Johnson – who's led the firm since the departure of Patrick Byrne – is now its permanent CEO.2019. Sep. 23. 13:00
The networking giant has selected a blockchain-based platform developed by SingularityNET to host its decentralized AGI project.2019. Sep. 23. 13:00
The networking giant has selected a blockchain-based platform developed by SingularityNET to host its decentralized AGI project.2019. Sep. 23. 13:00
Binance.US, the American arm of the largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, says trading will start on Sep 24.2019. Sep. 23. 12:20
China's central bank has played down reports that it will issue its digital yuan in November through major banks and companies.2019. Sep. 23. 11:30
Bitcoin's three-months of sideways trading may soon end with a notable price drop, suggests a widely followed indicator.2019. Sep. 23. 11:14
SIX has launched a pilot version of SDX, its exchange and central securities depository (CSD) for digital assets.2019. Sep. 23. 10:30
Trading of Bakkt's physically-backed bitcoin futures kicked off today, with 28 contracts having changed hands so far.2019. Sep. 23. 10:11
The maker of WhatsMiner bitcoin miners says it expects to have delivered 200,000 devices by the end of the quarter.2019. Sep. 23. 08:00
The Fed Reserve has injected $278 billion injection into the securities repurchase market. Mike J. Casey Looks at what it means for crypto.2019. Sep. 23. 04:15
Facebook has reportedly revealed the percentage breakdown of the basket of global currencies that will underpin its Libra cryptocurrency.2019. Sep. 23. 01:00
Bakkt is finally launching Monday. Here’s what to expect from bitcoin’s first regulated, physically settled, institutionally focused futures market.2019. Sep. 22. 15:06
“The ability for a developer to make all the choices the way he wants about inputs and outputs is what oracles really provide,” Nazarov said at Invest: Asia.2019. Sep. 22. 09:11
A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it's "as secure as bitcoin."2019. Sep. 22. 09:11
A pair of researchers have released the results of a formal verification of the lightning network, saying it's "as secure as bitcoin."2019. Sep. 21. 20:00
Invest: Asia in Singapore featured major names in the global blockchain and crypto industry and we've made the entire show available online.2019. Sep. 21. 20:00
Invest: Asia in Singapore featured major names in the global blockchain and crypto industry and we've made the entire show available online.2019. Sep. 21. 12:00
"[Companies] think that its going to be a solution to magically raise them a bunch of money and get a bunch of liquidity,” Dalma Capital's Zachary Cefaratti told a panel at Invest: Asia.2019. Sep. 21. 09:40
B2C2's Max Boonen discusses the convergence of high-frequency trading and the crypto market in the second of a three-part series.2019. Sep. 20. 21:34
Upbit support for monero, dash, zcash and others will end Monday, Sept. 30.2019. Sep. 20. 18:00
Cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX has cut fees as competition piles into the profitable crypto trading space.2019. Sep. 20. 15:45
Blockchain forensics firm CipherTrace has developed a mobile tool for flagging bitcoin and ethereum tokens with a criminal past.2019. Sep. 20. 13:12
Derivatives marketplace CME Group says it will offer options on its bitcoin futures contracts starting in the first quarter of next year.2019. Sep. 20. 13:00
Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards.2019. Sep. 20. 12:00
Wells Fargo’s innovation lead says the bank’s new digital cash for internal transfers is faster and more efficient than SWIFT.2019. Sep. 20. 11:00
Bitcoin’s recovery from an 18-day low has neutralized the bearish setup, but a strong follow-through is needed to put the bulls back in charge.2019. Sep. 20. 10:30
JPMorgan's blockchain payments network has just onboarded its first Singapore-based bank, OCBC.2019. Sep. 20. 09:30
Venezuela's president has ordered his pet cryptocurrency, the petro, to be used in funding an ongoing housing initiative.2019. Sep. 20. 09:30
Venezuela's president has ordered his pet cryptocurrency, the petro, to be used in funding an ongoing housing initiative.2019. Sep. 20. 08:00
CJ, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is developing a blockchain-based music copyright management system.2019. Sep. 20. 06:30
Ripple avoided arguments over whether XRP is a security in its new motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit.2019. Sep. 20. 06:00
Israel's political backdrop gave attendees of Tel Aviv Blockchain Week an opportunity to ponder the duality of the bitcoin movement. LINK @La__Cuen reports2019. Sep. 20. 02:35
Former Overstock CO Patrick Byrne dumped his 13% stake in the company he founded to buy cryptocurrency and gold as he prepares to battle his enemies.2019. Sep. 20. 00:20
Digital currency trader and lender Genesis expanded its trading and research capabilities by acquiring New York-based quantitative investment firm Qu Capital.2019. Sep. 19. 22:00
EA posted an enigmatic tweet that turned crypto twitter on its head.2019. Sep. 19. 22:00
The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week.2019. Sep. 19. 22:00
The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week.2019. Sep. 19. 21:23
Some of the coins under consideration, such as Telegram, are not yet live.2019. Sep. 19. 21:23
Some of the coins under consideration, such as Telegram, are not yet live.2019. Sep. 19. 19:30
Dai will first join tron and then binance chain, the blockchain hosted by crypto exchange Binance.2019. Sep. 19. 18:45
Government documents reveal a draft proposal for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran.2019. Sep. 19. 18:30
China’s cryptocurrency czar believes that the world powers do not welcome Facebook’s Libra, but the stablecoin’s advance might now be unstoppable.2019. Sep. 19. 18:30
China’s cryptocurrency czar says the world powers do not welcome Facebook’s Libra, but the stablecoin’s advance might now be unstoppable.2019. Sep. 19. 17:17
The Square Crypto team announced three more developer hires on Thursday, pulling from major companies in the crypto space.2019. Sep. 19. 17:00
With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges.2019. Sep. 19. 16:43
Better regulation is needed around bitcoin markets before they can be traded on major exchanges, the head of the SEC said on Thursday.2019. Sep. 19. 13:00
The sixth-largest U.S. company has joined Marco Polo, a consortium working to bring efficiencies to international trade using blockchain tech.2019. Sep. 19. 12:30
Cisco Talos has identified a group behind a spate of cryptocurrency-mining malware attacks targeting enterprise networks globally.2019. Sep. 19. 11:03
Bitcoin slipped to an 18-day low today, as a key indicator threatens to turn bearish for the first time in a year.2019. Sep. 19. 10:15
The Swiss branch of one of the top financial institutions in the Middle East is launching a suite of cryptocurrency-based services.2019. Sep. 19. 09:30
The regime linked with major hacks of crypto exchanges is reportedly building its own token to get around the tough international sanctions.2019. Sep. 19. 09:10
Ether, the native cryptocurrency of ethereum, has just logged its longest daily run of price gains in nearly four months.2019. Sep. 19. 08:27
Investment app provider Abra is to sell cryptocurrency for cash at 6,000 outlets across the Philippines, including all 7-Eleven stores.2019. Sep. 19. 08:00
Early supporters of EOS, the world's seventh-largest blockchain by market cap, are leaving. Here's why.2019. Sep. 19. 03:15
As the world's largest exchange continue to do deals and build products, it indicates that fiat-to-crypto OTC trading will soon be available.2019. Sep. 18. 21:10
U.S. law enforcement has charged an early supporter of the ethereum project and former advisor to Overstock’s tZero with extortion.2019. Sep. 18. 20:52
Israeli startup GK8 unveiled a cold-storage crypto wallet with on-network transfer capabilities.2019. Sep. 18. 20:46
The SEC has charged ICOBox and its founder with violating securities and registration requirements with its token sale and operations.2019. Sep. 18. 19:26
A new mutual fund will provide crypto currency access to accredited investors in Asia who are very interested but slow to buy the coins directly.2019. Sep. 18. 19:26
A new mutual fund will provide crypto currency access to accredited investors in Asia who are very interested but slow to buy the coins directly.2019. Sep. 18. 17:11
The Litecoin Foundation has tapped Celsius Network, a blockchain-based crypto lending program, to become its preferred crypto wallet.2019. Sep. 18. 17:11
The Litecoin Foundation has tapped Celsius Network, a blockchain-based crypto lending program, to become its preferred crypto wallet.2019. Sep. 18. 16:00
Binance is now positioning its Venus stablecoin project as an alternative to Facebook's Libra, a month after downplaying any suggestions of rivalry.2019. Sep. 18. 14:45
Opolis received a grant from MakerDAO to integrate its Dai cryptocurrency into its decentralized employer ecosystem for payroll and benefits.2019. Sep. 18. 14:27
Germany's cabinet has passed a national strategy for exploring blockchain tech, while limiting the threat of stablecoins like Facebook's Libra.2019. Sep. 18. 13:30
The three women behind Israeli investment platform iAngels are promoting crypto adoption by connecting with traditional investors.2019. Sep. 18. 12:54
The online retail giant is to drop trading restrictions for its digital asset-based dividend instigated by former CEO Patrick Byrne.2019. Sep. 18. 12:54
The online retail giant is to drop trading restrictions for its digital asset-based dividend instigated by former CEO Patrick Byrne.2019. Sep. 18. 11:40
People with less knowledge about cryptocurrency are the most likely to be positive on its future, according to research from Dutch bank ING.2019. Sep. 18. 11:40
People with less knowledge about cryptocurrency are the most likely to be positive on its future, according to research from Dutch bank ING.2019. Sep. 18. 11:00
Bitcoin’s volatility has hit the lowest level in over four months – a price squeeze that may force a big move either way.2019. Sep. 18. 10:45
Opolis received a grant from MakerDAO to integrate its Dai cryptocurrency into its decentralized employer ecosystem for payroll and benefits for the gig economy.2019. Sep. 18. 09:45
Craig Wright, the entrepreneur who controversially claims he is Satoshi Nakamoto, is moving to settle the $10 billion Kleiman court case.2019. Sep. 18. 09:45
Craig Wright, the entrepreneur who controversially claims he is Satoshi Nakamoto, is moving to settle the $10 billion Kleiman court case.2019. Sep. 18. 08:15
The U.S. arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance is opening for registration and deposits on Wednesday.2019. Sep. 18. 06:00
Blockchain startup SpaceChain won a 60K euro grant from the European Space Agency to investigate use-cases for their satellite-based wallet system.2019. Sep. 18. 05:15
Crypto exchange Huobi is expanding to Argentina as cryptocurrencies gain acceptance in the region as a hedge against the infamous inflationary peso.2019. Sep. 18. 03:00
Messaging giant LINE has officially launched a crypto exchange service to its 80 million users based in Japan.2019. Sep. 18. 03:00
Messaging giant LINE has officially launched a crypto exchange service to its 80 million users based in Japan.2019. Sep. 18. 01:30
Ether, XRP rise to 1-Month highs despite bitcoin's poor performance in recent weeks.2019. Sep. 17. 21:40
VanEck and SolidX just pulled their bitcoin ETF proposal a month before the SEC would have to approve or reject it.2019. Sep. 17. 20:55
Employees at crypto news publication CoinDesk were told Tuesday that the firm is moving into the same building as its parent, Digital Currency Group.2019. Sep. 17. 18:59
China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region is carrying out an inspection to eliminate “illegal” bitcoin mining operations by October.2019. Sep. 17. 18:59
China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region is carrying out an inspection to eliminate “illegal” bitcoin mining operations by October.2019. Sep. 17. 13:56
New CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert has named Coinbase general counsel Dorothy DeWitt as the agency's new director of market oversight.2019. Sep. 17. 13:00
Former CFTC chairman Christopher Giancarlo has joined the advisory board of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.2019. Sep. 17. 13:00
Harrison Hines, a former ConsenSys token guru, is building a developer hub for the decentralized web via his startup Terminal.2019. Sep. 17. 12:20
U.S.-based financial giant Wells Fargo is developing a cryptocurrency that will run on the firm’s first blockchain platform.2019. Sep. 17. 12:20
U.S.-based financial giant Wells Fargo is developing a digital dollar that will run on the firm’s first blockchain platform.2019. Sep. 17. 11:00
Bitcoin is down again, but observers believe the losses could be reversed after a U.S. interest rate cut expected Wednesday.2019. Sep. 17. 10:40
An economist at the Bank for International Settlements has come out in favor of building regulation into blockchain-based financial markets.2019. Sep. 17. 09:33
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has made an undisclosed investment in Chinese media and data source Mars Finance.2019. Sep. 17. 08:00
Real estate startup AssetBlock has launched a new platform for trading commercial properties linked to tokens on the Algorand blockchain.2019. Sep. 17. 04:00
LiquidApps, an EOS scaling project, imitated Block.One's record-setting ICO strategy but has been met with far less investor interest.2019. Sep. 17. 00:00
Hedera Hashgraph has launched its long-awaited public network, backed by major corporations and promising faster transactions than any blockchain.2019. Sep. 17. 00:00
Hedera Hashgraph has launched its long-awaited public network, backed by major corporations and promising faster transactions than any blockchain.2019. Sep. 16. 22:48
“This truly opens up a new world of possibilities for the Ethereum ecosystem," said Ethereum co-founder and creator Vitalik Buterin.2019. Sep. 16. 22:48
“This truly opens up a new world of possibilities for the Ethereum ecosystem," said Ethereum co-founder and creator Vitalik Buterin.2019. Sep. 16. 22:39
2019. Sep. 16. 21:53
OpenSC, a platform implementing blockchain to track commodities that impact environmental issues, has raised $4 million in funding.2019. Sep. 16. 16:54
Deposits will be accepted today followed by trading on Tuesday at 16:00 UTC.2019. Sep. 16. 13:04
The head of Facebook's Calibra has spoken out to "debunk" allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations' fiscal sovereignty.2019. Sep. 16. 13:00
Harbor has created tokens on the ethereum blockchain representing the shares of four real estate funds worth $100 million.2019. Sep. 16. 12:00
JPMorgan's blockchain-based interbank payments initiative, IIN, has added Deutsche Bank as its latest member, bringing the total to 320 banks.2019. Sep. 16. 11:00
Bitcoin's latest bout of consolidation may end up with bullish breakout, as a key metric of miner confidence has hit all-time highs.2019. Sep. 16. 10:30
The European Central Bank (ECB) and a number of countries in the region have stepped up their efforts in response to Facebook’s Libra, which has revived a competing ECB project for instant payments. As Facebook engages Switzerland’s financial regulator, the ECB clarifies how Libra can be regulated under EU laws. Also read: India’s Popular ‘Who […]
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The Korean arm of the exchange has dropped support for privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies including monero, zcash and dash.2019. Sep. 16. 10:01
The Korean arm of the exchange has dropped support for privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies including monero, zcash and dash.2019. Sep. 16. 09:30
Bitcoin.com, one of the world’s oldest and most established cryptocurrency innovators with over 4.5 million wallet holders worldwide, and leading telecommunications manufacturer HTC have announced the beginning of a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership to drive innovation and adoption of crypto technologies.
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2019. Sep. 16. 09:30
Native support for bitcoin cash is coming to HTC's blockchain phone via a partnership with Bitcoin.com.2019. Sep. 16. 09:10
The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.2019. Sep. 16. 09:10
The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.2019. Sep. 16. 08:00
The U.S. Treasury mentioned cryptocurrency thefts as one of the reasons for the action against the Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff and Andariel.2019. Sep. 16. 07:30
The bitcoin cash community now has a new way to secure and transact its digital money, as HTC adds native BCH support to its Exodus 1 smartphone. A key reason the technology manufacturer has chosen to do so is that many consumers are using BCH as a payment method and HTC wants to see a […]
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2019. Sep. 16. 06:00
With minimum ticket sizes as low as 10 euro, Neufund says it's bringing capital markets to the people.2019. Sep. 16. 04:00
The computing power dedicated to mining bitcoin has hit yet another new high, suggesting that as many as 600,000 machines have come online since June.2019. Sep. 15. 22:30
In a coordinated fashion, more than 18 central banks worldwide have or plan to cut interest rates, sparking a domino effect of monetary easing. It’s been 10 years since the world has seen central planners orchestrate such harmonization in an attempt to save the economy from a deep recession. Also Read: Money and Democracy: Why […]
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2019. Sep. 15. 18:00
Liquid adds another exchange to its collection of global partners.2019. Sep. 15. 17:00
Enterprise blockchain firms using Kaleido's platform will now be able to transact privately with one another.2019. Sep. 15. 15:10
ConsenSys is doubling down on the DeFi ecosystem with a new product suite called Codefi.2019. Sep. 15. 14:41
Mining pools grow and shrink, and rise and fall altogether. Today there are more extinct mining pools than there are active ones. The hashpower of the survivors secures hundreds of PoW crypto networks, from major coins such as BTC and BCH to obscure altcoins such as monero classic and “zelcash.” The following guide provides an […]
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2019. Sep. 15. 12:30
Browser add-ons can steal your crypto and identifying information, said Casa's Jeremy Welch2019. Sep. 15. 10:00
Noelle Acheson argues that bitcoin’s volatility is intrinsic and is unlikely to diminish with increased liquidity – and that’s not a bad thing.2019. Sep. 15. 07:09
At the Ethereal Summit Tel Aviv 2019, project lead Omri Ross said the new programming language will reduce the risks involved in settling financial contracts and enable the creation of new derivative products.2019. Sep. 15. 01:53
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2019. Sep. 14. 17:50
There’s a small team of committed researchers and activists called the Ryver Bitcoin Cash group surveying Venezuelans, and giving them educational resources about the benefits of bitcoin cash. The Venezuelan country has been suffering from rapid inflation and many people distrust the sovereign bolivar. Unfortunately, most Venezuelans are not getting any exposure to digital currency […]
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2019. Sep. 14. 14:45
Prime brokerage firms are coming for crypto in what’s likely to be a race of winner-takes-almost-all. Goldman Sachs is synonymous with institutional wealth and power, even to those who’ve never purchased a financial product in their life. Like the eponymous tower it occupies in Jersey City, Goldman Sachs dominates the prime brokerage trade. What will […]
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2019. Sep. 14. 11:09
Hodl Hodl plans to make its software freely available so anyone can launch their own version of the peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange.2019. Sep. 14. 11:09
Hodl Hodl plans to make its software freely available so anyone can launch their own version of the peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange.2019. Sep. 14. 10:30
According to Electric Coin Company research, you can prove the whole bitcoin blockchain in less space than a bitcoin blockhead, only 80-bytes of data.2019. Sep. 14. 09:35
History looks to be repeating itself in the bitcoin market, as a key indicator's bullish turn could mark the beginning of the next meteoric price rally.2019. Sep. 14. 08:45
In a recent tweet, U.S. president Donald Trump delved into an explosive, all-caps-loaded mini-rant about the necessity of getting “interest rates down to ZERO, or less.” The bombastic politician stressed the need for America to refinance its debt, trailing off with some superficially conservative speak about the U.S. and its “great currency, power, and balance […]
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2019. Sep. 14. 03:00
Crypto is not illegal in China, but it is illegal for banks and financial institutions to deal in crypto. It’s also illegal to send or receive over $50,000 in fiat money without government permission. Restrictive banking regulations, international trade wars, and a surveillance state in the midst of political unrest mean that transferring money can […]
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2019. Sep. 14. 00:00
Three months ago, Bitcoin.com launched its over-the-counter BCH marketplace on June 4. Since then, Local.Bitcoin.com has aggregated more than 56,000 accounts, hundreds of bustling users every day and thousands of BCH trade offers. Also Read: Plans to Build $50M Bitcoin Cash Tech Park Revealed 56,000 Local.Bitcoin.com Accounts and Growing Over the last few months, the […]
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2019. Sep. 13. 23:13
Coinme, which provides kiosks and ATMs for digital currencies, raised $1.5 million in a Series A-1 financing round that included Ripple’s subsidiary Xpring and Blockchain Finance Fund. Proceeds from the funding will be used for additional licensing to expand its U.S. and international coverage. The company is licensed to operate bitcoin ATM’s in 29 states […]2019. Sep. 13. 20:00
Cryptocurrencies undoubtedly bring new business opportunities. The expanding industry around digital assets and its customers need more and more services that traditional sectors can provide. Banking is often a bottleneck in the crypto space as most traditional institutions are still reluctant to get their feet wet. Smaller banks, however, are more willing to occupy this […]
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2019. Sep. 13. 17:14
Crypto brokerage Tagomi released its borrowing and lending platform to the wider public, enabling investors to short cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum. Tagomi’s COO Kevin Johnson told CoinDesk that its new platform addresses issues that stymie institutional crypto shorts. Many large-scale investors could not short cryptocurrencies as rapidly as they might short an equity position […]2019. Sep. 13. 13:58
The head of the Facebook-led Libra Association has responded to claims that the cryptocurrency project threatens financial stability.2019. Sep. 13. 13:00
Tassat, formerly trueDigital, has teamed up with AlgoTrader to provide institutional traders access to its soon-to-launch bitcoin swaps contracts.2019. Sep. 13. 13:00
Tassat, formerly trueDigital, has teamed up with AlgoTrader to provide institutional traders access to its soon-to-launch bitcoin swaps contracts.2019. Sep. 13. 12:00
Minimum deposits have been dropped on BlockFi's Interest Bearing Accounts for bitcoin, ethereum and the gemini dollar.2019. Sep. 13. 11:00
After a breakout on the 4-hour chart brought back the bull mood, bitcoin is eyeing a move to key resistance at $10,956.2019. Sep. 13. 10:02
Outside of exchanges, few cryptocurrency industries are as prosperous as custody. At this stage in Bitcoin’s lifespan, trading crypto and storing crypto appear to be the most popular use cases for crypto – in that order. As a result, a thriving aftermarket for crypto storage solutions has sprung up, both custodial and non-custodial, hot and […]
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2019. Sep. 13. 10:00
The U.K FCA has authorized CF Benchmarks as a Benchmark Administrator under EU regulation coming into effect in January.2019. Sep. 13. 10:00
The U.K FCA has authorized CF Benchmarks as a Benchmark Administrator under EU regulation coming into effect in January.2019. Sep. 13. 09:15
Dark market sellers are offering fiat cash for bitcoin at discount prices, but there's a catch.2019. Sep. 13. 08:00
Overstock’s security token subsidiary tZERO has announced a partnership with media startup BLOQ FLIX to tokenize film financing.2019. Sep. 13. 08:00
Overstock’s security token subsidiary tZERO has announced a partnership with media startup BLOQ FLIX to tokenize film financing.2019. Sep. 13. 07:00
BnkToTheFuture, a fundraising platform for fintech and blockchain companies, is gearing up to enable security token offerings (STOs).2019. Sep. 13. 06:00
As it conducts one missile test after the next, the pariah state issues a welcome to the crypto community.2019. Sep. 13. 02:50
Bitcoin.com is in talks to list a bitcoin cash futures contract on a regulated exchange, a company representative told Bloomberg.2019. Sep. 12. 22:43
CME Group wants to double the maximum number of bitcoin futures contracts traders can buy for each month.2019. Sep. 12. 22:43
CME Group wants to double the maximum number of bitcoin futures contracts traders can buy for each month.2019. Sep. 12. 22:43
CME Group wants to double the maximum number of bitcoin futures contracts traders can buy for each month.2019. Sep. 12. 21:45
A Russian law firm says it can help Mt Gox creditors recover up to $2 billion worth of bitcoins stolen in the 2014 hack.2019. Sep. 12. 19:00
Adam Ludwin is stepping down as CEO of Interstellar to head a new spin-out. His successor at the Stellar blockchain-focused startup is an ex-banker.2019. Sep. 12. 19:00
Adam Ludwin is stepping down as CEO of Interstellar to head a new spin-out. His successor at the Stellar blockchain-focused startup is an ex-banker.2019. Sep. 12. 17:30
The Bitcoin logo (?) will appear on the shirt sleeve of Premier League football club Watford this season, as part of an educational drive led by the innovative sports betting brand Sportsbet.io.
The logo is part of a wider campaign to improve awareness around Bitcoin and educate the public on the benefits of using cryptocurrencies.
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2019. Sep. 12. 17:30
There’s a new crypto platform called Honeypoints that just released for beta testing on Apple’s Testflight. The digital currency application created by two former Bitcoin.com employees aims to fuel merchant adoption with loyalty rewards. The Honeypoints app is meant to stimulate retail acceptance by rewarding customers with unique crypto tokens when they make a purchase […]
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2019. Sep. 12. 17:00
Warner Music is collaborating with Dapper Labs (the company behind CryptoKitties) to create a new blockchain called Flow.2019. Sep. 12. 17:00
Warner Music is collaborating with Dapper Labs (the company behind CryptoKitties) to create a new blockchain called Flow.2019. Sep. 12. 15:15
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, bought about $15 million worth of accounts receivable from commodity giant Trafigura using a Hyperledger blockchain.2019. Sep. 12. 14:30
During the crypto bull market of 2017, everybody was happy. It wasn’t just the BTC maximalists, BCH enthusiasts, or proponents of ETH. Privacy coins like monero were doing great, and even charity-supporting “comic relief” coins like doge were riding high. Since that enchanted time, however, the diverse class of tokens known as altcoins has somehow […]
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2019. Sep. 12. 14:22
Ethereum Classic has successfully implemented a system-wide software upgrade as part of a bid to increase its interoperability with Ethereum.2019. Sep. 12. 13:47
A filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange backs up earlier suggestions that Huobi seeks to go public through a firm acquired in 2018.2019. Sep. 12. 13:00
The firm's new robo advisor, RAY, automates the process of finding high-yielding opportunities.2019. Sep. 12. 12:30
Saving planet Earth is a noble goal with many different dimensions. Climate change needs to be addressed vigorously as our world warms up faster than ever. Economic development needs a higher degree of financial freedom to provide everyone access to opportunities and wealth. A teenager from Scandinavia, dubbed a “next generation leader,” has once again […]
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2019. Sep. 12. 12:30
Saving planet Earth is a noble goal with many different dimensions. Climate change needs to be addressed vigorously as our world warms up faster than ever. Economic development needs a higher degree of financial freedom to provide everyone access to opportunities and wealth. A teenager from Scandinavia, dubbed a “next generation leader,” has once again […]
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2019. Sep. 12. 11:30
The "klay" cryptocurrency from messaging app giant Kakao is to make its first official exchange listing on Upbit later this month.2019. Sep. 12. 11:00
Bitcoin's price rally has stalled in the last 10 weeks, but the bullish case remains intact with prices well above historically strong price support.2019. Sep. 12. 11:00
Bitcoin's price rally has stalled in the last 10 weeks, but the bullish case remains intact with prices well above historically strong price support.2019. Sep. 12. 09:35
The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to "monetary sovereignty."2019. Sep. 12. 09:35
The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to national currencies.2019. Sep. 12. 09:30
The World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) hosted by Bitmain – the world’s top 10 and China’s second largest fabless chipmaker – is set to return on 8-10 October in Frankfurt with a focus towards industry investment and innovation for the mining sector.
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2019. Sep. 12. 09:30
The World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) hosted by Bitmain – the world’s top 10 and China’s second largest fabless chipmaker – is set to return on 8-10 October in Frankfurt with a focus towards industry investment and innovation for the mining sector.
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2019. Sep. 12. 09:15
FINMA's director has spoken out about the risks of working with a major project like Facebook's Libra, and said there are also potential benefits.2019. Sep. 12. 09:00
Binance's dollar-backed stablecoin, BUSD, created in partnership with the Paxos Trust Company, will soon be available for trading.2019. Sep. 12. 07:20
Asia and Europe have surpassed the previously dominant role of the Americas in crypto fundraising, according to a new report from PwC.2019. Sep. 12. 07:05
A member of the upper house of the Indian parliament has given the crypto community some advice on what can be done to influence the government’s crypto decisions. He encourages anyone to reach out to him and discuss their concerns, including issues related to the draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies in India. His words and […]
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2019. Sep. 12. 07:00
Santander has issued a $20 million bond on ethereum, and paid fiat cash for it on the public blockchain as well.2019. Sep. 12. 02:55
More than a year after he sold one of China's longest-running bitcoin exchanges, Bobby Lee, co-founder and former CEO of BTCC, is back.2019. Sep. 12. 02:11
Join us for day two of our coverage in Singapore at CoinDesk's Invest: Asia conference.2019. Sep. 12. 02:11
Join us for day two of our coverage in Singapore at CoinDesk's Invest: Asia conference.2019. Sep. 12. 00:47
Revealed at Invest: Asia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands is launching a token pre-sale for its sovereign cryptocurrency, the SOV.2019. Sep. 12. 00:43
The days when blockchain was portrayed as a cure-all for businesses of all kinds have gone. Now that the hype has faded, enterprise blockchain projects have quietly begun to ship. While some of these initiatives have faded into obscurity, others have prospered, suggesting that there’s life in enterprise blockchain yet. Also read: David Chaum’s Elixxir […]
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2019. Sep. 11. 23:00
Bitwise has tapped the Bank of New York Mellon to act as the administrator and transfer agent for its proposed bitcoin ETF.2019. Sep. 11. 23:00
Bitwise has tapped Bank of New York Mellon to act as the administrator and transfer agent for its proposed bitcoin ETF.2019. Sep. 11. 20:51
In California, cryptocurrency payments are making headway in the cannabis industry as Berkeley City Councilmember Ben Bartlett became the first elected official to purchase cannabis using a digital asset. On Tuesday, Bartlett utilized bitcoin cash (BCH) and Cred’s LBA token to facilitate the transaction at the Ohana Cannabis dispensary in Emeryville. Also Read: Bitmain Launches […]
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2019. Sep. 11. 19:10
After registration, 6 cryptocurrencies will be available for deposits including bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, bitcoin cash, litecoin, and tether.2019. Sep. 11. 17:15
Arnaud Le Hors of IBM has been elected chair of the technical steering committee at Hyperledger, succeeding Intel's Dan Middleton.2019. Sep. 11. 16:42
Digital currency markets have dropped in value over the last three weeks, losing $25 billion since mid-August. Market prices have been creeping downward on thin global trade volume and the last two months of volatility seem to be taking a toll on short-term bullish optimism. Also Read: Bitmain Launches Next Gen Miner as Bitcoin Hashrate […]
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2019. Sep. 11. 14:00
Joseph Lubin is to join the governing board at Hyperledger as the firm he founded, ConsenSys, becomes a premier member.2019. Sep. 11. 13:17
The now-modular blockchain phone from PundiX, in the works for a year now, has been on show at the IFA 2019 event in Berlin.2019. Sep. 11. 13:00
Zero Hash is launching support settlement services for bilateral derivative transactions.2019. Sep. 11. 12:45
Most often overlooked in the fintech space is the world’s most scalable and private payment system: cash. It is used in every country around the world and despite its much exaggerated demise, according to the G4S Global Cash Report 2018, cash circulation has risen to 9.6% of GDP across developed and emerging market countries since […]
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2019. Sep. 11. 11:46
The card giant is to develop a blockchain-powered cross-border payments platform in partnership with enterprise-focused blockchain firm R3.2019. Sep. 11. 11:46
The card giant is to develop a blockchain-powered cross-border payments platform in partnership with enterprise-focused blockchain firm R3.2019. Sep. 11. 09:30
Bitcoin has recovered from nine-day lows hit earlier today and may pick up a bid over the next 24 hours.2019. Sep. 11. 09:00
Iranian bitcoin users are earning a significant portion of their income in crypto, and hodling for the long haul.2019. Sep. 11. 09:00
Iranian bitcoin users are earning a significant portion of their income in crypto, and hodling for the long haul.2019. Sep. 11. 08:30
The company set up to run Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking to apply for licensing as a payment system in Switzerland.2019. Sep. 11. 07:49
Hong Kong-based Legacy Trust is spinning out a new business focused entirely on institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody solutions.2019. Sep. 11. 07:16
Coinbase's head of institutional sales in Asia alluded to a forthcoming IEO product from the crypto exchange at an Invest: Asia panel on Wednesday.2019. Sep. 11. 03:30
Upstart manufacturer Linzhi is ready to produce its first batch of powerful new machines for mining ethereum and ethereum classic.2019. Sep. 11. 02:20
CoinGecko has upgraded its "Trust Score" metric in a bid to bring more transparency to the crypto trading environment.2019. Sep. 11. 02:08
Join us live Sept. 11-12 in Singapore at CoinDesk's Invest: Asia conference.2019. Sep. 11. 02:01
In an age where Google, Facebook and the NSA are known to be harvesting as much as our communications as they can, many people are concerned that online privacy now only exists in the history books. One project trying to address this is the metadata-shredding platform Elixxir, led by cypherpunk innovator David Chaum, which now […]
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2019. Sep. 11. 02:01
In an age where Google, Facebook and the NSA are known to be harvesting as much as our communications as they can, many people are concerned that online privacy now only exists in the history books. One project trying to address this is the metadata-shredding platform Elixxir, led by cypherpunk innovator David Chaum, which now […]
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2019. Sep. 10. 23:00
The current crypto legislation before the Dutch Parliament not only mandates domestic companies register with the central bank but that foreign entities will not be allowed to conduct services within the country.2019. Sep. 10. 22:57
Blockstack has raised a total of $23 million through two SEC-regulated token offerings, the company announced Tuesday.2019. Sep. 10. 22:45
Last Thursday the China-based mining rig manufacturer Bitmain announced the launch of two new Antminers that offer hashrates between 53 to 64 terahash per second (TH/s). When the Antminer sale started on Monday, first batch devices sold extremely fast and Bitmain expects to deliver units by mid-November. Meanwhile, the combined SHA256 hashrate (BCH and BTC) […]
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2019. Sep. 10. 21:15
Developers disclosed a security hole in various versions of bitcoin's Lightning Network software that could cause users to lose money.2019. Sep. 10. 20:00
Here's CoinDesk's full interview with Alexey Andryunin, the 20-year-old ICO pumper who was in the business of market manipulation.2019. Sep. 10. 19:20
At the Bitcoin Cash City conference in North Queensland, the CEO of Code Valley, Noel Lovisa, announced plans to build a $50 million dollar Bitcoin Cash tech park in the city of Townsville. The plan is to aggregate startup companies and there are more than 12 Bitcoin Cash focused startups already on board. Additionally, the […]
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2019. Sep. 10. 19:15
Payments startup Breez has unveiled a new feature allowing lightning-based bitcoin purchases directly from its mobile app.2019. Sep. 10. 18:00
The vulnerability in the Move IR compiler allows malicious actors to introduce executable code to their smart contracts," OpenZepplin’s CEO Demian Brener told CoinDesk.2019. Sep. 10. 17:35
Bakkt has revealed the initial margin requirements for its bitcoin futures contracts ahead of a scheduled Sept. 23 launch.2019. Sep. 10. 17:00
Coinbase is launching a new effort to grow the DeFi ecosystem, starting with USDC investments in Compound and dYdX.2019. Sep. 10. 17:00
Coinbase is launching a new effort to grow the DeFi ecosystem, starting with USDC investments in Compound and dYdX.2019. Sep. 10. 17:00
Coinbase is launching a new effort to grow the DeFi ecosystem, starting with USDC investments in Compound and dYdX.2019. Sep. 10. 16:15
A recent article from MIT Technology Review has leveraged a somewhat sensationalist headline to stir up fear about bitcoin and crypto. The article, written about a “hidden” government weapon to be deployed against Bitcoin, references September 3 senate subcommittee testimony by Washington D.C. consulting firm Financial Integrity Network. In the testimony, Vice President of the […]
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2019. Sep. 10. 16:00
Coinbase hired Dan Yoo, a veteran of LinkedIn and Nerdwallet, as its new VP of business and data, replacing Emilie Choi, now the exchange’s COO.2019. Sep. 10. 13:30
Facebook's Libra and other cryptocurrencies operating in the U.S. must meet regulatory requirements to tackle financial crimes, the official said.2019. Sep. 10. 13:10
Digital currency provides unprecedented abilities to spy on and control what people do, and having that power in the hands of a few people is very dangerous. The Big Tech monopolies of Silicon Valley are building a future where your every action is monitored, and giving Facebook control over what you can and can’t do […]
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2019. Sep. 10. 13:00
CipherTrace has rolled out software for sharing sensitive customer information under the FATF’s new “travel rule” for global crypto exchanges.2019. Sep. 10. 13:00
TokenSoft is launching a new tool to help token issuers comply with securities requirements.2019. Sep. 10. 12:00
The open-source blockchain platform raised $14.5 million in a round led by financier Terren Piezer, known as the "Zelig of Wall Street."2019. Sep. 10. 11:00
The Gemini exchange is launching an institutional-grade crypto custody solution, with 18 digital assets supported for now.2019. Sep. 10. 11:00
The Gemini exchange is launching an institutional-grade crypto custody solution, with more digital assets now supported.2019. Sep. 10. 11:00
The Gemini exchange is launching an institutional-grade crypto custody solution, with more digital assets now supported.2019. Sep. 10. 11:00
Bitcoin is lacking clear directional bias at press time, having failed to capitalize on a bullish breakout on Monday.2019. Sep. 10. 10:05
One of the most popular reality TV shows in India called Kaun Banega Crorepati, based on the show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ has just given crypto a boost. A contestant on the show was asked a question about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, and the show’s host, Amitabh Bachchan, proceeded to explain what cryptocurrencies are […]
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2019. Sep. 10. 09:45
Nasdaq has added a new index that aims to offer the markets information on blockchain projects working in the decentralized finance space.2019. Sep. 10. 09:00
Facebook reportedly included the Singapore dollar but not the Chinese yuan in an updated list of currencies meant to back the Libra stablecoin.2019. Sep. 10. 08:00
The national stock exchange of the Seychelles is today launching the wrold's first IPO of tokenized shares, utilizing the ethereum blockchain.2019. Sep. 10. 07:00
Blackmoon, a little-known crypto exchange, is angling to be the go-to marketplace for Telegram's soon-to-be-issued gram tokens.2019. Sep. 10. 07:00
Blackmoon, a little-known crypto exchange, is angling to be the go-to marketplace for Telegram's soon-to-be-issued gram tokens.2019. Sep. 10. 06:00
Blockchain drone technology continues to grow, particularly with commercial development by major brands like Amazon and Walmart.2019. Sep. 10. 06:00
Blockchain drone technology continues to grow, particularly with commercial development by major brands like Amazon and Walmart.2019. Sep. 10. 04:00
Korean media organization Chosun also said LG has completed market research on dapp and blockchain providers.2019. Sep. 10. 00:00
IBM employees now make up the majority of Hyperledger's technical steering committee, stoking concerns about the tech giant’s power in the consortium.2019. Sep. 10. 00:00
IBM employees now make up the majority of Hyperledger's technical steering committee, stoking concerns about the tech giant’s power in the consortium.2019. Sep. 09. 23:30
2019. Sep. 09. 23:30
As someone who was there from virtually the start, Roger Ver has seen and done it all in Bitcoin. A tireless evangelist for Bitcoin since long before it was cool, Ver remains a vocal proponent of the benefits of peer-to-peer cash and its power to effect positive change in the world. Every day this week, […]
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2019. Sep. 09. 19:53
There is “work left to be done” to address the SEC's concerns about bitcoin ETFs, its chairman said weeks before the deadline to approve or reject two proposals.2019. Sep. 09. 19:00
Since the birth of the Silk Road, there’s been a cat and mouse game between global law enforcement and darknet market (DNM) operators. Over the last two years, law enforcement agencies have knocked out a slew of markets like Hansa and the massive Alphabay. Months later, Dream and Wall Street disappeared and online DNM communities […]
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2019. Sep. 09. 18:01
Tether has launched its Chinese yuan-backed stablecoin, which it revealed will run on the ethereum blockchain as an ERC-20 token.2019. Sep. 09. 16:00
Keybase users can expect monthly XLM airdrops, adding up to 2 billion XLM over the next 20 months.2019. Sep. 09. 16:00
Keybase users can expect monthly XLM airdrops, adding up to 2 billion XLM over the next 20 months.2019. Sep. 09. 15:30
Silicon Valley notable Tim Draper has joined the board of MakeSense Labs, provider of a messaging app built on the EOS blockchain.2019. Sep. 09. 15:00
The World Bank is teaming up with MakerDAO to bring blockchain education to Brazilian favelas.2019. Sep. 09. 14:15
Banking, in the traditional sense of the term, has become a financial burden for account holders in regions where the era of subzero interest rates has already set in. European nations like Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Eurozone countries have been in negative territory for some time, and banks there have started passing the burden to […]
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2019. Sep. 09. 14:10
Crypto mining giant Bitmain is launching two new models for its Antminer range, one of which is its most powerful yet.2019. Sep. 09. 13:00
Nekti has upgraded its digital ID service to help crypto firms meet the FATF's tough new standards for combating money laundering.2019. Sep. 09. 12:03
U.K.-licensed Nickel Asset Management says it has raised $50 million for a fund aimed to make profits off the volatility of cryptocurrencies.2019. Sep. 09. 12:03
U.K.-licensed Nickel Asset Management says it has raised $50 million for a fund aimed to make profits off the volatility of cryptocurrencies.2019. Sep. 09. 11:30
A new weekly record was set last week in global corporate bond sales, with investors grabbing hold of around $140 billion in new bonds according to data from Dealogic. This occurs against a backdrop of negative yielding debt, and the meteoric rise in popularity of stablecoins and exchange-native tokens across the crypto space. The near […]
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2019. Sep. 09. 11:00
Bitcoin may slide further toward $9,750 this week unless the bulls can force a move above $10,350 in the next few hours.2019. Sep. 09. 10:21
Catalonia will develop a decentralized identity platform aimed to give citizens control of their own data when interacting with online services.2019. Sep. 09. 10:21
Catalonia will develop a decentralized identity platform aimed to give citizens control of their own data when interacting with online services.2019. Sep. 09. 08:50
The chief of MIT Media Lab, which runs a digital currency initiative, reportedly concealed funding from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.2019. Sep. 09. 05:06
There are many different browser extensions or plugins that benefit cryptocurrency users, ranging from price trackers and wallets to those that help crypto users with security and privacy. Bitcoin.com has produced a video, listing 10 of the most useful browser extensions with explanations of how they can help crypto users. Also read: Central Banks Worldwide […]
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2019. Sep. 08. 20:30
On Friday, crypto analytics site Messari and data analyst Zack Voell shared a controversial chart called “Bitcoin Cash versus Lightning,” which claims to display a comparison of activity for both networks. Voell contended that the Lightning Network was growing at a faster rate than the scaling solution BCH has to offer. The way the chart […]
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2019. Sep. 08. 16:55
With Townsville, Australia’s Bitcoin Cash City conference and related post-conference events now all wrapped up, participants are heading home to get back to the grind. As such, it stands to take a look at the conference as a whole and BCH adoption in and beyond the land of Oz, which is fueled by three critical […]
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2019. Sep. 08. 14:14
If it wasn’t for Bitcoin there would be no Libra. That much is self-evident, since Satoshi’s creation laid the groundwork for every crypto asset that’s followed. The extent to which Bitcoin was responsible for spawning Facebook’s currency has now been made brutally clear in an interview with Abra’s Bill Barhydt. The investment platform’s CEO claims […]
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2019. Sep. 08. 14:14
If it wasn’t for Bitcoin there would be no Libra. That much is self-evident, since Satoshi’s creation laid the groundwork for every crypto asset that’s followed. The extent to which Bitcoin was responsible for spawning Facebook’s currency has now been made brutally clear in an interview with Abra’s Bill Barhydt. The investment platform’s CEO claims […]
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2019. Sep. 08. 09:40
Max Boonen of crypto OTC firm B2C2 dives into the role, benefits and potential risks of high-frequency trading in crypto markets.2019. Sep. 08. 09:30
Hashcube, a Korean Bitcoin miner retail and mining company, is proud to present Thailand’s first ever bitcoin mining investment forum on 21st September at the Amari Watergate Bangkok.
Together with large players from the crypto-industry such as Bitkub, BTC.com, Coolbitx and Cryptomind, we’re hosting an event where top industry leaders will be discussing the current landscape and sharing inside knowledge of profitable crypto investment and top solutions to building your crypto portfolio.
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2019. Sep. 08. 08:58
Buying a new car is always a thrill. Purchasing a luxury vehicle, a roadster or a classic even more so. But such an enjoyable acquisition is usually accompanied by time consuming formalities. When all you want is to sit behind the wheel as soon as possible, these additional steps can be a nuisance for most […]
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2019. Sep. 07. 23:50
Over the last 24 hours, cryptocurrency enthusiasts have been discussing a transaction that saw 94,000 BTC sent to an unknown wallet. The hoopla over the large transaction shows how things have changed significantly over the last decade. Back in cryptocurrency’s early days, between 2010-2012, large bitcoin transactions like this weren’t such a big deal and […]
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2019. Sep. 07. 14:49
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) proponents were introduced to a new project called the Cashweb protocol on Friday. The blockchain file sharing scheme allows people to store and load arbitrary data to the BCH chain. While the new protocol still has “a long way to go,” the developer decided to share his creation with the BCH community […]
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2019. Sep. 07. 10:15
Lending startup Celsius went from a $50 million token sale to $1 billion in crypto deposits.2019. Sep. 06. 22:00
Dapp.com provides data analytics for decentralized app products built on blockchains such as ethereum, EOS, tron, steem, and others.2019. Sep. 06. 21:46
Telegram’s blockchain project, TON, has entered the last preparation stage before going live.2019. Sep. 06. 19:00
Crypto exchange Huobi is investigating a massive move of 94,505 BTC from its wallets.2019. Sep. 06. 18:00
In a call Friday, ethereum developers picked a block height for the testnet launch of the Istanbul system-wide upgrade. It's expected for Oct. 2.2019. Sep. 06. 18:00
In a call Friday, ethereum developers picked a block height for the testnet launch of the Istanbul system-wide upgrade. It's expected for Oct. 2.2019. Sep. 06. 17:30
Over the last few months, there’s been a lot of attention directed toward destinations like Slovenia, North Queensland, Japan, and Venezuela which capture the largest number of bitcoin cash merchants worldwide. Another region that’s seen a massive influx of BCH adoption is Keene, New Hampshire, a place that’s widely known for its lack of taxation, […]
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2019. Sep. 06. 17:00
DappRadar tracks over 2,500 dapp projects on multiple blockchains inclduing ethereum, EOS, tron, and the loom network.2019. Sep. 06. 14:00
Atlético de Madrid is the latest to join the Chiliz blockchain.2019. Sep. 06. 13:00
Adam Ficsor, co-founder of the firm behind the privacy-centric Wasabi Wallet, is stepping down from his role as CTO.2019. Sep. 06. 12:00
As the Chinese yuan falls in value due to the trade war with the U.S., there are signs that locals are increasingly moving funds into bitcoin.2019. Sep. 06. 11:03
Bitcoin is flashing double-digit gains on a week-to-date basis putting it on track to end its longest weekly losing run in nine months.2019. Sep. 06. 10:15
LINE, provider of Japan's most popular messaging app, has just been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country.2019. Sep. 06. 09:30
The PBoC's new digital currency chief has said its upcoming digital yuan has features not offered by Facebook Libra.2019. Sep. 06. 08:00
Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations around cryptocurrencies and security tokens.2019. Sep. 06. 06:35
There are several exemptions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers that allow companies to launch their bitcoin investment products without registration. While waiting for the SEC to approve their bitcoin ETF, some firms have taken advantage of these exemptions to offer an interim product. Also read: Indian Government’s New Report Views Crypto Positively […]
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2019. Sep. 06. 00:30
For quite some time now, Venezuela has been suffering from a political crisis and a collapsing economy. Venezuelans dealing with rampant inflation continue to see their purchasing power decline. After witnessing one of the worst economic disasters in modern history, 4 million citizens have emigrated to seek a better form of money, shelter, and to […]
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2019. Sep. 05. 22:00
Gemini Clearing acts as an escrow service for cryptocurrency traders looking to take advantage of Gemini's customer services.2019. Sep. 05. 22:00
Gemini Clearing acts as an escrow service for cryptocurrency traders looking to take advantage of Gemini's customer services.2019. Sep. 05. 21:00
The current financial system, with governments and central banks controlling the flow of money, creates impediments for people’s economic freedom. Among them is the danger that the ruling class will try to hide its mismanagement of the country’s affairs by preventing people from voting with their wallets and trying to secure their savings on safer […]
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2019. Sep. 05. 21:00
"Anything that’s created by man can be broken into . . . and it could create a big crises," investor Marcus Mobius said about blockchain2019. Sep. 05. 21:00
"Anything that’s created by man can be broken into . . . and it could create a big crises," investor Marcus Mobius said about blockchain2019. Sep. 05. 20:00
Security experts have found thousands of pieces of malware on ebook download sites.2019. Sep. 05. 17:45
Among cryptocurrency enthusiasts, Tokyo is often mentioned as one of the most crypto-friendly cities in the world. Recently, it has especially become known for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) adoption, which is a cryptocurrency that has the characteristics of the original Bitcoin (BTC), as intended by the mysterious creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin Cash is meant to be […]
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2019. Sep. 05. 17:10
WhatsApp is looking to hire a blockchain policy expert in Africa as parent company Facebook's Libra project meets regulatory resistance worldwide.2019. Sep. 05. 15:15
The Bitcoin Cash City conference in North Queensland has just wrapped up, and participants are now unwinding after two consecutive days of presentations, product demos, free gifts, and plenty of food. Tomorrow, September 6, there will be a special workshop for developers, and then the conference proper will end and it’s on to next year’s […]
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2019. Sep. 05. 15:15
Vanbex, a Canadian blockchain firm mired in a criminal investigation, has sold its intellectual property to crypto brokerage Hyperion.2019. Sep. 05. 14:00
Binance has announced a dollar-backed stablecoin approved by NYDFS and launched in partnership with Paxos.2019. Sep. 05. 14:00
Binance has announced a dollar-backed stablecoin approved by NYDFS and launched in partnership with Paxos.2019. Sep. 05. 14:00
A gold-backed asset from Paxos aims to lure gold bugs into the world of cryptocurrency trading.2019. Sep. 05. 13:00
A partnership between two cryptocurrency firms will bring 20 new bitcoin ATMs to cities around Colombia, with plans to expand into Peru.2019. Sep. 05. 13:00
Binance Labs has led a $5.7 million round for Dapix , a startup that wants to simplify crypto wallet addresses across the industry.2019. Sep. 05. 13:00
Binance Labs has led a $5.7 million round for Dapix , a startup that wants to simplify crypto wallet addresses across the industry.2019. Sep. 05. 13:00
Factom, one of the earliest firms to pitch blockchains to businesses, is participating in a U.S.-funded trial of the tech to protect the power grid.2019. Sep. 05. 13:00
The LinkedIn co-founder teamed up with notable YouTubers to drop a battle rap between Alexander Hamilton and Satoshi Nakamoto. Who wins?2019. Sep. 05. 13:00
The real-life spin on "Ready Player One" is bringing scavenger hunts and bitcoin wallet tutorials to more than 20 universities.2019. Sep. 05. 11:51
Apple is "watching cryptocurrency," according to an executive at Apple Pay.2019. Sep. 05. 11:00
Bitcoin is looking indecisive after witnessing solid two-way business in the last 24 hours. Today's UTC close will likely determine the next move.2019. Sep. 05. 10:30
For 72 hours on Sep. 27-30, teams from around the world will participate in a Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) Virtual Hackathon. Participants will compete for $2,000 worth of prizes by submitting open source code utilizing the SLP framework. The Hackathon’s website details that winners with innovative SLP token-based concepts will also be awarded the event’s […]
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2019. Sep. 05. 10:09
A Thai man has been arrested for alleged involvement in a crypto crime ring that fleeced investors for 500 million baht.2019. Sep. 05. 09:30
Cryptocurrencies will be in great demand in the future, as the cryptocurrency market surprised skeptics once again. As soon as Bitcoin began its bullish trend, hundreds of other crypto coins followed the example. The authorities of large countries are starting to think about regulation, and companies like Facebook and Telegram are launching their own coins. Against the background of all this hype, only entrepreneurs and owners of companies that accepted cryptocurrency keep composure.
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2019. Sep. 05. 09:03
The National Security Agency's new Cybersecurity Directorate may be working to develop its own, uncrackable crypto.2019. Sep. 05. 09:03
The National Security Agency's new Cybersecurity Directorate may be working to develop its own, uncrackable "crypto." But which crypto?2019. Sep. 05. 08:21
The driving firm behind the K-pop movement, SM Entertainment, said it's planning to launch a cryptocurrency focused on engaging fans with artists.2019. Sep. 05. 06:05
Samsung Electronics is launching a crypto-friendly edition for its Galaxy Note 10 smartphones with pre-installed cryptocurrency wallets.2019. Sep. 05. 06:05
Samsung Electronics is launching an edition of its Galaxy Note 10 smartphone with a pre-installed cryptocurrency wallet.2019. Sep. 05. 05:07
With day one of North Queensland’s Bitcoin Cash City all wrapped up, conference attendees were left with an overflow of big ideas to distill, process, and potentially integrate. These include underwriting merchant adoption, building tech parks and mining operations, BIP70 applications, separation of money and state, government applications of crypto, user experience, and regulation. The […]
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2019. Sep. 05. 04:00
Formerly a CoinDesk Contributing Editor, Daniel Cawrey is author of the upcoming “Mastering Blockchain” book to be published by O’Reilly Media. Earlier this year IBM purchased Red Hat, the oft-referred to model for how open source can thrive, for $34 billion. Long the consultant to enterprises, IBM is going through a transitional period as a […]2019. Sep. 04. 22:00
Speaking with CoinDesk, executive director Suzanne Pelletier said old school philanthropy isn’t making the cut necessitating new donation and community activity methods.2019. Sep. 04. 21:30
Despite the apparent boom in blockchain, and the extensive support for the technology, few companies are making blockchain sales2019. Sep. 04. 21:30
Despite the apparent boom in blockchain, and the extensive support for the technology, few companies are making blockchain sales2019. Sep. 04. 21:00
The Republic of Burundi banned all cryptocurrencies, stating the volatile, speculative and unregulated asset class presents too much risk for citizens.2019. Sep. 04. 19:40
As crypto becomes more widely used, Square will transition to providing a broader range of “internet services” rather than just fintech, Jack Dorsey predicted.2019. Sep. 04. 19:30
What you do with your digital currency ought to be nobody else’s business. Unfortunately, law enforcement, regulators, blockchain forensics firms and other opponents of civil liberties are constantly seeking to usurp this basic human right. As a result, crypto developers are caught in a constant battle to maintain a reasonable degree of transactional anonymity. Also […]
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2019. Sep. 04. 18:15
Hydrogen, a builder of ethereum-based blockchain tech, has scored a spot in Oracle's Cloud Marketplace, used by nearly half a million customers.2019. Sep. 04. 17:15
Litecoin has charted a four-week losing streak for the first time in 12 months and is currently trading around a historically strong support level.2019. Sep. 04. 16:30
Mastercard has joined the Marco Polo trade finance consortium founded by blockchain startup R3 and fintech firm TradeIX.2019. Sep. 04. 14:30
The second-largest fantasy sports provider Fanduel has revealed customers can make deposits on the platform using cryptocurrency. Fanduel members can now top up their accounts with BCH or BTC via the digital currency payment provider Bitpay. Also Read: More Than 70 Projects and Applications Built Around Bitcoin Cash Fanduel Adds Bitcoin Payments via Bitpay Fantasy […]
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2019. Sep. 04. 14:00
A dedicated team has been developing China’s digital currency in a closed-door environment, away from central bank headquarters2019. Sep. 04. 14:00
A dedicated team has been developing China’s digital currency in a closed-door environment, away from central bank headquarters2019. Sep. 04. 13:00
Bitcoiners around the world are vowing to run this Friday in memory of the late bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney.2019. Sep. 04. 12:17
Blockchain payments tech provider Ripple has hired a former political adviser to assist its advocacy efforts with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.2019. Sep. 04. 11:03
A new Indian government report has put cryptocurrency in a positive light, viewing the mechanisms surrounding it, including initial coin offerings, as “revolutionizing the global fintech landscape.” The report also discusses the regulation of coins and tokens. Also read: Indian Exchanges Innovate as Calls for Positive Crypto Regulation Escalate Steering Committee’s Report The Indian Ministry […]
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2019. Sep. 04. 11:00
Bitcoin has charted its longest winning run in a month, but still requires a move to almost $11,000 to confirm a short-term bullish revival.2019. Sep. 04. 10:16
Cryptocurrency custody provider Legacy Trust is launching one of the first digital assets-based pension plans.2019. Sep. 04. 08:52
Crypto wallet and data provider Blockchain is raising a VC fund to invest in industry startups and cryptocurrencies, according to a report.2019. Sep. 04. 08:03
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing to supervise the country’s crypto sector. The bank has requested crypto exchanges and wallet providers to come forward and submit some information. Once the law takes effect, these operators will be required to register with the central bank to continue operations. Also read: Crypto Can Boost Indian […]
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2019. Sep. 04. 08:00
The Marshall Islands is moving ahead with a plan to issue a sovereign currency built on blockchain, writes Minister David Paul.2019. Sep. 04. 03:54
Arguably set to become the world’s biggest Bitcoin Cash conference yet, Bitcoin Cash City kicked off today in sunny Townsville, North Queensland. The city is not only colorful, friendly, and home to some very beautiful coastline, it’s also shock-full of opportunities to use Bitcoin Cash for everyday living. As such, it’s well-suited to promoting a […]
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2019. Sep. 04. 03:00
Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic has raised $23 million in Series B round led by Tokyo-based financial institution (and XRP holder) SBI.2019. Sep. 04. 02:00
The Dutch Central Bank is taking a tougher stance on the cryptocurrency industry, citing new European Union anti-money laundering laws.2019. Sep. 03. 21:45
Asset manager Franklin Templeton plans to use the Stellar blockchain to record shares in a new money market fund.2019. Sep. 03. 18:30
Software developer Awemany has published a potential alternative approach to instant transactions on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network called “delta blocks” or Storm. The idea utilizes weak proof-of-work (PoW) for instant confirmations on Bitcoin Cash. The new Storm concept has piqued the interest of many BCH proponents who are eager to solve the instant or […]
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2019. Sep. 03. 18:00
Bitmark's Series A round also involved e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba.2019. Sep. 03. 17:30
A former U.S. Treasury official urged Congress to regulate cryptocurrency miners in order to fight human trafficking.2019. Sep. 03. 16:00
Huobi Group announced Tuesday the launch of its "Acute Angle" blockchain phone.2019. Sep. 03. 16:00
Huobi Global announced Tuesday the launch of the "Acute Angle" blockchain phone from Whole Network.2019. Sep. 03. 15:00
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and businesses in the industry have had to put up with regulatory uncertainty for quite some time. The strong desire to tap into their incomes and profits goes hand in hand with failure on behalf of authorities and regulators to fully understand the nature of decentralized digital assets. Not to mention how absurd […]
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2019. Sep. 03. 14:15
"Big Four" auditing firm PwC's Luxembourg branch will accept cryptocurrency payments from clients starting next month.2019. Sep. 03. 13:51
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2019. Sep. 03. 12:30
Savings bank Sparebanken Øst has just taken a stake in NBX, a crypto exchange set up by Norwegian Air founder Bjørn Kjos.2019. Sep. 03. 12:00
The Canadian startup behind Jaxx crypto wallet is struggling to find a reliable revenue model.2019. Sep. 03. 11:00
Bitcoin recovered to an eight-day high on Tuesday, as its dominance of the cryptocurrency market reached 30-month highs.2019. Sep. 03. 11:00
Bitcoin recovered to an eight-day high on Tuesday, as its dominance of the cryptocurrency market reached 30-month highs.2019. Sep. 03. 10:36
VanEck and SolidX aim to launch a limited bitcoin ETF in the U.S. later this week, according to a report.2019. Sep. 03. 10:36
VanEck and SolidX aim to launch a limited bitcoin ETF in the U.S. later this week, according to a report.2019. Sep. 03. 10:36
VanEck and SolidX aim to launch a limited bitcoin ETF for institutions in the U.S. later this week, but retail investors will be locked out.2019. Sep. 03. 10:36
VanEck and SolidX aim to launch a limited bitcoin ETF for institutions in the U.S. later this week, but retail investors will be locked out.2019. Sep. 03. 09:15
Binance has announced the acquisition of crypto exchange JEX in a bid to boost its crypto derivatives offerings for pro traders.2019. Sep. 03. 08:12
HSBC has carried out the first blockchain-based letter of credit transaction denominated in Chinese yuan.2019. Sep. 03. 08:05
Indian crypto exchanges are innovating, launching new products and improving services for their users, despite the country’s regulatory uncertainty and unresolved banking restrictions. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community continues its efforts to convince the government that the draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies is flawed, calling for positive regulation instead. Also read: Crypto Can Boost Indian […]
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2019. Sep. 03. 03:00
Many retail stores would like to welcome the added business that the crypto community brings, but find that they don’t have the capability to do so within their existing payment infrastructure. One company bridging this gap is Slovenian startup Eligma which is now set to start global expansion with an infusion of cash from Bitcoin.com […]
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2019. Sep. 02. 22:30
Craig Wright is looking to challenge Judge Reinhart’s decision and has asked the court for an extension of time in order to dispute the August 27 ruling. Wright was recently instructed to distribute 50% of his BTC holdings allegedly mined before 2014 and intellectual property (IP) to the Kleiman estate. Wright’s legal counsel based in […]
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2019. Sep. 02. 19:50
A recent opinion article by Peter Lin, “Why Regulation Is The Best Thing For Crypto,” presents common arguments on why the state and state-affiliated institutions should administer cryptocurrency. Underlying the arguments is an assumption: the free market cannot provide necessary standards for crypto and the state must step into the void. Also read: Why the […]
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2019. Sep. 02. 15:16
The government may not allow the coin to trade on a domestic exchange so it will look to other countries.2019. Sep. 02. 15:00
An Australian national living in Boulder, Colorado was slammed with a one year and a day prison sentence last month for trading bitcoins. An August 23 statement from the Colorado U.S. District Attorney’s Office states that Emilio Testa, 32, was charged with money laundering, and claims Testa knew the funds he was acquiring had been […]
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2019. Sep. 02. 14:30
Crypto exchange Liquid has disclosed a wallet address where the proceeds from its July sale of Telegram's GRAM tokens are being held in escrow.2019. Sep. 02. 13:25
The entrepreneur has cited Hurricane Dorian as the reason he needs more time to challenge a recent court order.2019. Sep. 02. 12:10
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched two test platforms for its crypto futures products, with users to decide the official version.2019. Sep. 02. 11:00
North Korea has denied a recent U.N. report suggesting it was behind major hacks that reaped around $2 billion for its weapons programs.2019. Sep. 02. 11:00
North Korea has denied a recent U.N. report suggesting it was behind major hacks that reaped around $2 billion for its weapons programs.2019. Sep. 02. 10:00
The central bank board member has warned of the threat posed by Facebook's Libra to monetary policy and consumers in the EU.2019. Sep. 02. 09:50
We’ve just launched our premier trading platform exchange.Bitcoin.com and registered users can access it right now. Since we announced pre-registration last month, over 10,000 accounts have signed up with our exchange and the platform is ready to provide a world-class trading experience for crypto newcomers and veterans alike. Also Read: Check Out the New Featured […]
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2019. Sep. 02. 09:00
Bitcoin's has stalled beneath the 100-day moving average after a price rise at the weekend averted a major bearish trend change.2019. Sep. 02. 08:00
Mark Carney's recent statements about a new digital global currency has opened the door to fresh ideas built on blockchain, Michael J Casey writes.2019. Sep. 01. 10:20
Favorable energy prices and a naturally cold climate are turning Siberia into an international hub for bitcoin miners.2019. Sep. 01. 08:30
The world economy is a complex system that has undergone many different phases in the past century. As strange as it may sound today, there have been times when banking crises were rare, pay was rising alongside productivity, and the U.S. dollar would buy a certain amount of pure gold. Despite its obvious successes in […]
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2019. Sep. 01. 02:24
Over the last two years, the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network’s protocol and third-party infrastructure have grown in robust fashion. There are now more than 70 projects and applications built on and around the BCH chain. The following is an in-depth guide on how to benefit from the growing number of BCH-based projects and tools available […]
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