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December AugustBitMEX Chiefs Looted More Than $440M From Exchange After Finding Out About Probes, Suit Alleges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 21:46
The suit seeks an order of attachment against the parent company of BitMEX. BitMEX Chiefs ‘Looted’ More Than $440M From Exchange After Finding Out About Probes, Suit Alleges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 21:46
The suit seeks an order of attachment against the parent company of BitMEX. Suit Alleges BitMEX Chiefs ‘Looted’ More Than $440M From Exchange After Finding Out About Probes
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 21:46
The suit seeks an order of attachment against the parent company of BitMEX. US Banks Could Seek to Partner With or Buy Crypto Custodians, OCC’s Brooks Says
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 17:54
The OCC's July ruling that allowed banks to provide custody spurred the newfound interest, Brooks said. US Banks May Seek to Partner With or Buy Crypto Custodians, OCC’s Brooks Says
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 17:54
The OCC's July ruling that allowed banks to provide custody spurred the newfound interest, Brooks said. Crypto Is Less Scary Than Halloween
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 14:31
The great Twitter hack of 2020 highlighted the scariest thing about crypto: being tricked by scams. Here is how to avoid being a victim. China Should Take Part in Creating Regulatory Framework for Digital Currency, Xi Says
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 13:23
China's president said the nation should proactively participate in setting the international framework. China Should Take Part in Creating Global Regulatory Framework for Digital Currency, Xi Says
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 13:23
China's president said the nation should proactively participate in setting the international framework. The World Is Never Getting Off Government Stimulus
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 13:00
The Breakdown weekly recap looks at bitcoin buying by Iran, JPM Coin and the latest round of lockdowns coming to Europe. $14K: Bitcoin Hits Highest Level Since January 2018
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 10:09
Bitcoin has carved out a 33-month high, showing resilience amid growing instability in the traditional markets. $14K: Bitcoin Briefly Hits Highest Level Since January 2018
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 31. 10:09
Bitcoin has carved out a 33-month high, showing resilience amid growing instability in the traditional markets. Crypto Lender Celsius Taps Horizen for ‘Proof of Reserves’ Proof of Concept
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 20:59
The proof-of-reserves pilot would take information that appears on Celsius’ website and have it fed from a public Horizen sidechain instead. Crypto Lender Celsius Taps Horizen for ‘Proof-of-Reserves’ Proof of Concept
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 20:59
The proof-of-reserves pilot would take information that appears on Celsius’ website and have it fed from a public Horizen sidechain instead. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tests $13.6K as DeFi Total Value Locked Dips Below $11B
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 20:20
Bitcoin’s price hit $13,600 before retrenching while some investors pulled crypto out of DeFi. Desperation Among Filecoin Miners Creating a Big Market for FIL Borrowing
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 19:46
The Filecoin network is facing liquidity problems, forcing some miners to borrow the native token at outrageous rates. MakerDAO Members Voting on a Safeguard Against BProtocol Flash Loan-Type Attack
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 19:22
The Maker DAO community is voting on a proposal to harden the protocol's governance structure against flash loan voting. Bitcoin Developers Still Divided on Specifics of Taproot Activation
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 19:15
The code for Taproot is ready to go, but developers are still discussing how to deploy the update across Bitcoin’s distributed network. Prime Broker Bequant Adds Risk-Monitoring Service in Push for Added Compliance
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 19:14
Bequant is adding New York-based Solidus Labs’ surveillance tools to its digital asset services business. Why Satoshi Chose Halloween to Release the Bitcoin White Paper
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 19:00
Was Satoshi’s release of the Bitcoin White Paper an allusion to the Reformation or something to do with the ancient pagan tradition of Samhain? Overstock Touts Voatz Blockchain Voting App as Solution to US Election Fracas
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 18:09
The comments come days before a ballot count marred in uncertainty. INX to List on Canadian Securities Exchange Following IPO
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 18:05
INX will list on the CES once it closes its $117 million IPO. Money Reimagined: Who Are the Real Monsters?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 17:31
Next to the frightening creatures of the legacy financial system, bitcoin is the normal, wholesome outlier, like the niece from TV’s “The Munsters.” Ethereum Developers Pencil In January for Eth 1.x ‘Berlin’ Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 16:58
Ethereum developers are eyeing January for the Berlin hard fork. The backwards-incompatible upgrade of the existing Eth 1.x blockchain was first set for July. Blockchain Bites: Ripple’s MoneyGram Pump, OKEx’s Bitcoin Cash Plan, Bitcoin’s Birthday
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 16:53
Tomorrow marks the 12th anniversary of the Bitcoin white paper. Deribit Sees Record Bitcoin Options Volume as Activity in $36K Calls Surge
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 16:36
Daily volume for bitcoin options have hit lifetime highs on crypto derivatives exchange Deribit. Library of Congress Reports Surge in Crypto Law Searches
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 15:33
The surge comes as America's largest library rolls out a crypto regulatory guide. Swiss Arm of Russia’s Gazprombank Launches Institutional Bitcoin Offerings
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 13:13
Gazprombank (Switzerland) has been authorized by FINMA to launch institutional cryptocurrency services in Switzerland. First Mover: Bitcoin Heads for 24% October Gain as U.S. Election Countdown Begins
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 13:05
Pantera's Dan Morehead looks at negative images of GDP charts and counts words in Satoshi Nakamoto's white paper to chronicle bitcoin's "movement." First Mover: Bitcoin Heads for 24% October Gain as US Election Countdown Begins
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 13:05
Pantera's Dan Morehead looks at negative images of GDP charts and counts words in Satoshi Nakamoto's white paper to chronicle bitcoin's "movement." ETH Gobbles Up Larger Share of Genesis Loan Book as Trading Firms Feast on DeFi Summer
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 13:00
Genesis Trading saw the share of bitcoin in its loan portfolio drop – mainly due to demand for liquidity mining on DeFi protocols. FTX Raises ‘TRUMP’ Futures Margins as Price Suggests Lower Expectations of Election Win
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 11:11
FTX said the price of one TRUMP contract roughly equals the president's expected chances of reelection. Huawei’s Mate 40 Phone to Ship With Digital Yuan Wallet
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 10:36
The upcoming Mate 40 line of devices will feature a built-in hardware wallet for China's central bank digital currency. Bitcoin Traders Can Now Bet on $40K Price With New Deribit Options
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 10:02
Options at a $40,000 strike price expiring in March 2021 and June 2021 went live on Deribit early on Friday UK Police Find no Crime in Alleged $3M Crypto ‘Staking’ Scam
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 09:30
Investors who say they lost hundreds of thousands of pounds in an alleged cryptocurrency fraud have had no luck persuading the police that there was in fact a crime committed. Advising the Advisers: ‘On Purpose’ Podcast Live Taping Party
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 08:44
As a financial adviser, you might feel pressured to know every answer to your clients’ portfolio needs. But you’ve got some burning questions about digital assets like bitcoin. Now’s your chance to ask: On Purpose podcast host and Onramp Invest CEO Tyrone Ross invites the public to CoinDesk’s first podcast live taping party and AMA […] Ripple Keeps Pumping Funds Into MoneyGram
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 30. 07:56
All in, Ripple has funded the money sender to the tune of over $52 million for providing liquidity to one of its payments products. Uniswap’s $40M Governance Vote Closes on Halloween and Some UNI Holders Fear for Price
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 22:19
Should users who interacted with Uniswap through a third-party interface be entitled to the free UNI tokens other users received on Sept. 17? OKEx, Still Paralyzed by Founder’s Arrest, Details Plans for Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 21:01
While cryptocurrency withdrawals on OKEx remains suspended, the exchange is detailing its plans for the scheduled Bitcoin Cash fork in November. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $13.6K; 500K ETH Options Pile Up for December
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 20:38
Bitcoin’s price is turning bullish as ether options traders accumulate half a million of ETH options for December expiration. Leaked Docs Reveal How Binance Dealt With US Regulations: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 20:13
Crypto trading colossus Binance created a corporate plan for profiting from the U.S. market while avoiding regulatory scrutiny, Forbes reported Thursday, citing a 2018 document it obtained. Harvest Finance Boosts Bounty to $1M for Information Leading to Return of Exploited Funds
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 19:06
Harvest Finance is offering $1 million for information leading to the return of funds from Monday's $24 million exploit. Mirage Recovery: What ‘Record’ GDP Growth Tells Us About the Economy
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 19:00
The Department of Commerce’s new report shows 33.1% annualized GDP growth in Q3, but does this really tell us much about the state of the economy? ‘Flash Loans’ Have Made Their Way to Manipulating Protocol Elections
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 17:45
BProtocol used a flash loan to speed up election results on MakerDAO. The DeFi platform is now weighing changes to its voting process. Audius, the ‘Decentralized Spotify,’ Is Moving Part of Its Service to Solana Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 17:08
Decentralized music app Audius announced Thursday that it will migrate its content management system over to Solana’s high-speed blockchain from an Ethereum sidechain operated by the POA Network that runs on a set of trusted validators. Audius occupies a similar space to popular music players like Pandora or Spotify, but it allows artists to set […] US Charges Stanford Crypto Group Director With Defrauding His Former Employer – the Fed
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 16:52
Lawrence Rufrano allegedly hid his work at Stanford and blockchain startup Factom from disability benefits regulators. Bitcoin Transaction Fees Rise to 28-Month High as Hashrate Drops Amid Price Rally
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 16:34
The cost of doing transactions on bitcoin is surging at a time the network is suffering its worst congestion in nearly three years. Blockchain Bites: Coinbase’s Card, Avanti’s Approval, FTX’s Fractional Stocks
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 16:27
Meanwhile, The Graph's $12 million raise is one in a line of many public token sales this year. Crypto and Fintech Share Goals: They Should Talk
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 15:53
The missions of programmable money and autonomous finance overlap, so it's surprising people from crypto and fintech don't collaborate more. Casa Rolls Out ‘Bank-to-Wallet’ Bitcoin-Buying Services for US Customers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 15:00
The cryptocurrency custody startup announced on Thursday that users will now be able to buy bitcoin (BTC) on the Casa app using their bank accounts. All in on DeFi: Why the Days of Centralized Exchanges Are Numbered
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 14:05
The CEO of Binance on why DeFi will come to dominate CeFi. All-In on DeFi: Why the Days of Centralized Exchanges Are Numbered
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 14:05
The CEO of Binance on why DeFi will come to dominate CeFi. Huobi Beefs Up Venture Arm With Former DragonFly Partner Leading DeFi Investments
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 14:00
Alex Pack from DragonFly will Join Huobi to help invest "tens of millions of dollars" in decentralized finance. Iran Amends Law to Allow Imports to Be Funded With Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 13:52
Strapped for international currencies, Iran is turning to cryptocurrency to allow imports to continue to flow. New York’s Financial Regulator Wants Firms, Including Crypto Miners, to Look Closer at Climate Change Risks
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 13:30
The New York Department of Financial Services expects all firms, including virtual currency businesses, to start assessing climate change-associated financial risks. Blockchain Firm Figment Raises $2.5M in Funding Round Led by Bonfire Ventures
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 13:06
Figment said the latest round will enable it to continue developing its blockchain staking, governance and developer tools. First Mover: Bitcoin Falls as Covid Surges, ECB’s Lagarde Steps Up, US GDP Hits 33%
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 12:56
The enthusiasm jolt from bitcoin's ascent toward $14K ran into realism, and options traders see low probabilities of a new price record this year. First Mover: Bitcoin Falls as COVID-19 Surges, ECB’s Lagarde Steps Up, US GDP Hits 33%
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 12:56
The enthusiasm jolt from bitcoin's ascent toward $14K ran into realism, and options traders see low probabilities of a new price record this year. Fidelity Digital Assets Expands Crypto Custody Service to Asia
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 12:04
The cryptocurrency-focused arm of financial services giant Fidelity Investments is teaming up with Singapore-based Stack Funds to cater to the growing demand for cryptocurrencies in Asia. A new partnership will bring Stack’s regional clients access to the secure custody services provided by Fidelity Digital Assets, according to a Bloomberg report Thursday. All assets secured through […] Voyager Digital Revenue Rises Over 1,000% on Increased Crypto Adoption
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 10:55
Publicly traded digital-asset brokerage Voyager Digital registered four-digit growth in revenue in the last fiscal year. Bank of Canada Governor Says Digital Dollar Project Moving Past Trial Stage
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 10:13
Tiff Macklem said Canada's digital dollar initiative is progressing past the experimental phase and that the G7 needs to coordinate on digital currencies. Bitcoin’s Options Market Sees Just 6% Chance of $20K Before Year’s End
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 10:00
At press time, bitcoin was seeing a 6% probability of bitcoin trading above the historical 2017 all-time high of $20,000 by the end of December. FTX Launches Bitcoin Pairs for Top Stocks Like Amazon, Apple and Tesla
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 09:30
The crypto derivatives exchange has launched a novel way to trade the world's most popular stocks. Ripple to Invest in Japan’s SBI Subsidiary MoneyTap
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 29. 01:38
Ripple plans to invest in MoneyTap, the blockchain payments app birthed through a joint venture between the San Francisco-based firm and SBI Holdings. Two Indicted in Latest Federal Prosecution of SIM-Swapping Crypto Thieves
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 22:11
One alleged conspirator tried to SWAT the other after he "failed to share" the pair's stolen crypto. Two Indicted in Latest Federal Prosecution of SIM-Swapping Crypto Theft
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 22:11
One alleged conspirator tried to SWAT the other after he "failed to share" the pair's stolen crypto. The Graph Raises $12M in GRT Token Sale; Teases Mainnet Launch in 30-60 Days
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 21:10
Decentralized data-indexing protocol The Graph has raised $12 million in a public sale of its native GRT token. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $12.8K; Ether Options Traders Prefer Calls
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 20:35
Bitcoin’s price fell while ether options traders have favored call options in the past month. BitLicense Holder SoFi’s Application to Create a National Bank Conditionally Approved by US
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 20:31
The approval, if made final, opens the door for the new bank to custody cryptocurrencies. Avanti Financial Joins Kraken as a Wyoming-Approved Crypto Bank
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 19:33
Blockchain pioneer Caitlin Long is now the CEO of her own special purpose depository institution (SPDI) in Wyoming. DefiDollar Raises $1.2M to Be the Risk-Insured Stablecoin Layer for DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 19:16
India-based DefiDollar has raised $1.2 million in a seed round led by Divergence Ventures, Standard Crypto and Accomplice. The ‘Everything Crash’ Is Coming? Markets Go Risk-Off as European Stocks See Worst Day in 5 Months
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 19:00
Stocks, oil, even gold are down on fears of resumed COVID-19 lockdowns, but bitcoin hodlers are keeping the faith. Cambodia Central Bank Launches Bakong Blockchain Payments System
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 17:11
Cambodia sees Bakong as a critical step in modernizing its payment system and de-dollarizing its economy. Ethereum, Dark Forests and the Limits of Transparency
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 16:54
The crypto world eschewed trust in favor of transparency. But transparency doesn’t solve the problem of untrustworthiness in financial markets. Putting Pressure on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Vulnerabilities Will Strengthen It
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 16:35
These vulnerabilities are reminders that improvements come with trade-offs – and that security and usability are two sides of the same coin. First Mover: Bitcoin’s Latest Rally Proving Irresistible as Bitwise Assets Top $100M
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 16:08
Latest rally extends bitcoin's lead over U.S. stocks in 2020 returns, potentially setting up a self-reinforcing trend as more investors take notice. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Miners’ Slim Margins, ConsenSys’ Latest CBDC Pilot, a16z’ Power Hire
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 16:05
JPMorgan unveiled a revamped blockchain network that could challenge SWIFT while BlockFi has taken a 5% stake in Grayscale's GBTC. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Miners’ Slim Margins, ConsenSys’ Latest CBDC Pilot, a16z’s Power Hire
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 16:05
JPMorgan unveiled a revamped blockchain network that could challenge SWIFT while BlockFi has taken a 5% stake in Grayscale's GBTC. Coinbase to Launch Crypto Debit Card in US for Retail Spending
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 16:00
Coinbase is launching its Visa debit card in the U.S. early next year. Gemini Exchange Launches Crypto Trading Against the Euro
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 15:14
The Winklevoss-founded exchange said all listed cryptocurrencies can be purchased and traded with euros.
Bitwise Tops $100M in Assets Under Management
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 14:41
Cryptocurrency-focused money manager sees inflows from hedge funds, financial advisors and family wealth-management offices. Bitcoin Price Slips Below $13K as Stocks Slide
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 14:31
Bitcoin's recent bull run is giving back some recent gains amid coronavirus-induced losses in the global stock markets. Former BitLicense Chief to Manage Andreessen Horowitz’s Cryptocurrency Efforts
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 13:46
Anthony Albanese will become chief regulatory officer for the tech ventures giant in November. Overstock’s Medici Ventures Invests $8M in Blockchain Firm Bitt
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 13:46
Medici Ventures has completed a third equity purchase in Barbados-based Bitt, bringing it a controlling interest in the blockchain firm. Hxro, FTX Target Retail Crypto Traders With Simplified Options Product
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 12:30
Hxro and FTX have partnered to make options trading more accessible for retail traders. Ethereum Developer ConsenSys to Assist French Bank With CBDC Pilot
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 12:08
The Ethereum developer will help the digital assets arm of Societe Generale carry out research on a central bank digital currency. Is Bitcoin’s Rally Overstretched? This Key Indicator Says No
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 11:20
Bitcoin has plenty of room to rally, according to a fundamental analysis indicator that flagged the price bottom in March. ASX Delays Launch of DLT System Over Coronavirus Trading Volatility
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 09:56
ASX said it was eyeing a new date of April 2023 due to higher levels of demand than expected. Trump Campaign Website Compromised by Hackers for Crypto Scam
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 09:00
The president's campaign website was briefly compromised on Tuesday, as hackers looked to fleece cryptocurrency from unsuspecting supporters in the final days before the 2020 election. Trump Campaign Website Hit by Hackers Touting Crypto Scam
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 09:00
The president's campaign website was briefly compromised on Tuesday, as hackers looked to fleece cryptocurrency from unsuspecting supporters in the final days before the 2020 election. JPMorgan Invites Banks and Fintechs to Build on Its Revamped Blockchain Network
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 04:00
Liink wants its 400-plus financial institutions (including 25 of the largest 50 banks) to start building on top of the platform. Cred Says Fraudulent Activity Led to Loss of Funds; Law Enforcement Investigating
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 28. 01:18
Decentralized lending platform Cred says it's cooperating with law enforcement over a "loss of funds." Coinbase Goes Down as Bitcoin Approaches 2019 Highs
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 23:49
Coinbase has halted trading on its platform as bitcoin crawls to 2019 highs. ‘A Race Toward Zero’: With Hashrate in the Clouds, Bitcoin Mining Is Less Profitable Than Ever
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 21:51
ASIC financing has driven Bitcoin's hashrate to all time highs in 2020. By consequence, Bitcoin is less proftiable to mine than ever. MicroStrategy’s $425M Bitcoin Bet ‘Elevating Firm’s Profile,’ Say Executives
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 21:28
Bitcoin is boosting MicroStrategy's market visibility, say executives. Revenues rose 6.4% year-over-year and the company notched a net loss of $14.2 million for the quarter. MicroStrategy Is Looking to Buy More Bitcoin, President Says
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 21:28
Bitcoin is boosting MicroStrategy's market visibility, say executives. Revenues rose 6.4% year-over-year and the company notched a net loss of $14.2 million for the quarter. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Jumps to $13.7K, Nearing 2019’s High; Ether Volatility Reverses Course
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 20:25
Bitcoin’s price is closing in on record 2020 highs as ether’s volatility picks up. ‘Convincing’ Phishing Attack Targets Ledger Hardware Wallet Users
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 20:13
Ledger confirmed that for the last week some customers have been the target of a phishing attack.
BlockFi Takes 5% Stake in Grayscale’s $4.8B Bitcoin Trust
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 19:45
The crypto lender is only the second firm to disclose such a large GBTC stake, after Three Arrows Capital.
An Internet for Humans: Proof-of-Personhood Explained
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 19:27
Identity is one of our most fundamental human rights. In the age of surveillance, commodification and centralization, it is under threat. JPMorgan Launches JPM Coin: Welcome to the Private Currency Era
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 19:24
The investment banking giant says the blockchain hype cycle has moved past inflated expectations and into the realm of being commercially viable. First SEC Official to Say Ether Is Not a Security Is Leaving the Agency Later This Year
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 19:24
William Hinman, the director of the SEC’s division of corporation finance, is planning to leave the agency later this year. This Paradigm-Backed Startup Is Offering DeFi’s First ‘T-Bill’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 16:57
Newly launched DeFi lending project Yield Protocol is offering stable interest rates for investors. Blockchain Bites: JPM Coin Goes Live, Bitcoin Rallies, Stocks Falter
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 16:37
PLUS: Southeast Asia's largest bank by assets, DBS, is eyeing a digital assets exchange. How a Decentralized Internet Can Power Latin America’s Economy
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 15:55
Bitcoin, fintech and DeFi can help Latin America become an interconnected and inclusive regional economy. India Will Soon Have Crypto ‘Banking’ at 22 Physical Locations
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 15:45
Cashaa is teaming with a credit cooperative society to provide cryptocurrency financial services at 22 branches in the north of India. China’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prompts Blockchain Adoption for Charity
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 15:24
China’s banking and digital payment giants are using blockchain technology to add transparency to charity organizations' donation distribution networks. 4 Bitcoin Lightning Network Vulnerabilities That Haven’t Been Exploited (Yet)
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 15:05
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has a few of vulnerabilities that have been discovered in its two-year lifespan, but none have been exploited. Publicly Traded INX Crypto Exchange Acquires Broker-Dealer Openfinance
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 13:50
INX Limited, a cryptocurrency exchange that went public on Ethereum last month, agreed to purchase U.S. broker-dealer Openfinance Securities. Publicly Traded INX Crypto Exchange to Acquire Broker-Dealer Openfinance
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 13:50
INX Limited, a cryptocurrency exchange that went public on Ethereum last month, agreed to purchase U.S. broker-dealer Openfinance Securities. First Mover: Bitcoin Surges to New 2020 High as Harvest Debacle Provides Costly DeFi Lesson
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 13:25
This week's $24M exploit of DeFi platform Harvest shows risks as real as rewards in open-beta crypto markets, where investor protection is minimal. More Than Half of US Investors Interested in Bitcoin, Grayscale Survey Finds
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 13:06
A survey from Grayscale Investments suggests interest in bitcoin is on the rise, with coronavirus being a driver of new investors. JPMorgan’s ‘JPM Coin’ Is Live, Execs Say
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 12:11
A major tech firm is about to start using JPM Coin in global payments, as the investment bank doubles down on its blockchain business. Bitcoin Hits 16-Month High Despite Sell-Off in Global Stocks
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 11:41
Bitcoin's (BTC) price has climbed to 15-month highs even as coronavirus-induced instability rocks the stock markets. DBS Bank Looks to Be Launching a Digital Asset Exchange
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 10:48
DBS is planning to launch an exchange for trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a cached website page. DBS Bank Is Planning to Launch a Digital Asset Exchange
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 10:48
DBS is planning to launch an exchange for trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the bank told CoinDesk. Kraken CEO Jesse Powell Issues Tough Critique of ‘Reckless’ DeFi Launches
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 10:05
"Stop f**king up your bulls**t DeFi scams and expecting exchanges to bail you out," Powell said. Crypto Exchange Huobi Adds Direct Visa, Mastercard Payments
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 09:00
The exchange is making it simpler to pay for cryptocurrency with Visa and Mastercard with a direct service through a regulated subsidiary.
Ocean V3 Brings Wave of Data Monetization Tools to Ethereum
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 27. 08:00
A third version of Ocean Protocol has been released, fleshing out its vision for “datatokens” and decentralized data marketplaces. Why Wyoming’s Governor Supports the State’s Crypto Banking Law
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 20:45
Keeping Wyoming's lead in crypto banking is a priority of the state's top elected official, Gov. Mark Gordon. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls to $12.7K as Global Equities Falter; Ethereum Fees Continue to Drop
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 20:26
Bitcoin’s price took a dive along with most other assets as Ethereum fees continue to dip. Hedge Funds Failures, Bankruptcies and Pandemic Fatigue
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 19:00
As cases rise and the U.S. settles in for a fresh wave of COVID-19, the economic fallout from round one is still being felt, from hedge funds to bankruptcies and beyond. From DeFi to DeOps: How Public Blockchains Could Replace ERP Systems
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 18:34
As DeFi does away with middlemen in finance, "DeOps" could reduce the need for intermediaries in large-scale supply systems. From DeFi to DeOps: How Public Blockchains Could Supplement ERP Systems
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 18:34
As DeFi does away with middlemen in finance, "DeOps" could reduce the need for intermediaries in large-scale supply systems. PayPal’s Crypto Offering May Be ‘a Huge Headache’ for Taxpayers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 18:31
PayPal opening its network to cryptocurrencies could create a serious tax headache for users. US Bail Funds Are Seeing an Uptick in Cryptocurrency Donations
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 18:18
The Bail Project, Chicago Community Bond Fund and Nashville Community Bail Fund take cryptocurrency donations not just in BTC, but also ETH and even BAT. Harvest Finance: $24M Attack Triggers $570M ‘Bank Run’ in Latest DeFi Exploit
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 17:05
Harvest Finance has seen its total value locked drop by more than $500 million in the 12 hours since being hit by a flash loan attack. Blockchain Bites: DeFi’s Harvest Hit, IRS’ Crypto Clarification, JPMorgan’s Buoyant Bitcoin Note
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 16:44
PLUS: Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith's legal defense, PayPal's dropped client and more. Notional Launches Out of Stealth to Bring Fixed-Rate Lending to DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 16:00
Lending rates on all the top DeFi platforms are dizzyingly variable. Enter Notional, a new protocol with backing from Coinbase and others. The Big Choices When Designing Central Bank Digital Currencies
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 15:55
A retail CBDC or an indirect one? Synthetic? An API approach? How central banks implement digital currencies will have seismic implications. Monero Reaches 2-Year High, Taking YTD Gain to 200%
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 15:42
Regulatory scrutiny is likely garnering more attention for monero amid an upward-trending broader market. Uniswap, Curve Daily Trading Volumes Surges Past $2B, Likely Driven by Harvest Attack
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 14:03
Daily trading volume on Uniswap surged by over 1,200% to a record $2.04 billi on, surpassing the previous record high of $953.59 million registered on Sept. 1 by a big margin. Benoit Coeure Reveals BIS Plan for CBDC Trial Starting in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 13:59
BIS is planning a proof-of-concept trial of a CBDC in collaboration with the Swiss central bank, Silvergate Bank Sees 40% Increase in Deposits From Digital Currency Customers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 13:39
Silvergate Bank added $586 million in new deposits from firms and individuals in the cryptocurrency industry in the third quarter of 2020. Roll Raises Another $1M to Make Money Social
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 13:00
Personal token platform Roll is announcing the raise of $1 million from Fabric Ventures, IOSG, William Mougayar and others. Marathon Purchases Additional 10,000 S-19 Pro Miners from Bitmain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 13:00
This marks the second 10,000+ machine order from Marathon since August. First Mover: Bitcoin Steady Over $13K as JPMorgan Has Eureka Moment
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 12:50
Bitcoin traders can be forgiven for gloating over JPMorgan's sudden pronouncement that the largest cryptocurrency has considerable long-term upside. First Mover: Bitcoin Steady Over $13K as JPMorgan Has Eureka! Moment
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 12:50
Bitcoin traders can be forgiven for gloating over JPMorgan's sudden pronouncement that the largest cryptocurrency has considerable long-term upside. Number of Bitcoin ‘Whale’ Addresses at Highest Since Fall 2016
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 12:19
The number of investors with over 1,000 bitcoin has peaked to four-year highs amid the recent price rally. Number of Bitcoin ‘Whale’ Addresses at Highest Since Autumn 2016
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 12:19
The number of investors with over 1,000 bitcoin has peaked to four-year highs amid the recent price rally. PayPal-Backed Blockchain Analytics Firm Hires Former US Treasury Adviser
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 12:00
TRM Labs, a blockchain analytics firm with backing from PayPal, is adding Ari Redbord as its head of legal and government affairs. Election 2020: What’s at Stake for the Crypto Industry
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 12:00
While neither major Presidential candidate is campaigning on a crypto platform, who they appoint to head up federal agencies will shape policy for years to come. Tax Payers Needn’t Disclose Merely Holding Cryptos: IRS Draft 2020 Guidance
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 11:13
The U.S. tax agency has clarified who needs to answer "yes" to a question over cryptocurrency activity included in the draft 1040 income tax form. Tax Payers Needn’t Disclose Merely Holding Crypto: IRS Draft 2020 Guidance
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 11:13
The U.S. tax agency has clarified who needs to answer "yes" to a question over cryptocurrency activity included in the draft 1040 income tax form. PayPal Cuts Service to Crypto-Funded Domain Registrar Hosting Right-Wing Sites
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 10:13
A report suggests the action may be over the firm's digital currency, Masterbucks. Tether Froze $300K of Stablecoin Hacked After Victims Left Wallet Keys in Evernote
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 09:05
The U.S. government is pursuing a civil forfeiture claim on the more than 300,000 units of the tether (USDT) cryptocurrency said to have been stolen earlier this year. Harvest Finance Token Plummets 65% After Attack Saps DeFi Site of TVL
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 05:28
A possible exploit in DeFi protocol Harvest Finance has caused the site's TVL to drop sharply, along with the price of its FARM token. Ethereum Dev Virgil Griffith’s Attorney Files Motion to Dismiss Charges of Aiding North Korea
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 26. 00:48
The motion, filed by Brian Klein, claims the indictment of Griffith doesn't "specify any alleged overt facts," and contains no actual allegation of fact. Crypto Long & Short: Why the PayPal Rally Isn’t What It Seems, and Why That’s OK
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 25. 21:01
PayPal opening up its network to bitcoin and crypto is a game-changer, but the announcement hides a bigger and more important message. DeFi Still Needs a Silk Road Moment
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 25. 15:58
Adoption by criminal enterprises is evidence of the product/market fit for censorship-resistant tech and an indicator of whether innovation will see usage in the non-criminal world. Should We Care if the US Is Falling Behind on CBDCs?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 25. 13:00
A reading of two recent op-eds on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Bitcoin Price Closes Above $13K for First Time Since January 2018
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 25. 00:55
Bitcoin has failed to close above $13,000 every day since Jan. 15, 2018. Bitcoin Price Closes Above $13K for First Time Since January 2018 Driven by a Flurry of Good News
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 25. 00:55
Bitcoin had previously failed to close above $13,000 every day since Jan. 15, 2018. Bitcoin Price Closes Above $13K for First Time Since January 2018, Driven by a Flurry of Good News
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 25. 00:55
Bitcoin had previously failed to close above $13,000 every day since Jan. 15, 2018. Bitcoin’s Rivalry With Gold Plus Millennial Interest Gives It ‘Considerable’ Upside Potential: JPMorgan
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 24. 15:43
A Friday note outlines institutional, corporate, and Millennial interest in the leading cryptocurrency. Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Paul Tudor Jones: A Bet on Bitcoin Is a Bet on Human Ingenuity
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 24. 13:00
A recap of an exceptionally bullish week for bitcoin and crypto as a whole. IBM-R3 Pact Shows Tech Trumps Tribe in Enterprise Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 20:45
A new collaboration this week between R3 and IBM is raising eyebrows in the world of enterprise blockchain. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pulls Back From $13K While Ether Falls on DeFi Cooling
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 20:44
Market observers were not surprised by an immediate but mild sell-off of bitcoin after it hit 2020’s new highs. Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Release Kicked Back Until November
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 19:42
Researchers are waiting on a final audit of a critical crypto library before releasing the deposit contract, Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan said. FBI Investigated Extortion Attempt Against Ripple About Allegedly Negative Videos
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 19:24
Ripple, the XRP digital asset payment service provider, was threatened with the release of allegedly damaging videos unless it paid $1.5 million.
FBI Investigated Extortion Attempt Over Allegedly Negative Ripple Videos
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 19:24
Ripple was threatened three years ago when the prices of XRP and bitcoin shot to historic highs. Why Fiats Are Failing in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 19:00
From Brazil to Argentina to Turkey, bitcoin priced in local currencies is reaching all time highs. But is this a story of bitcoin succeeding, fiat failing or both? US Moves to Cast a Wider Net for Catching Money Launderers, Crypto or Otherwise
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 18:35
The Fed and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network want to lower the threshold for reporting financial transactions and make sure crypto is included. Vortex Blockchain’s Registration Revoked for Failure to File Reports With SEC
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 18:11
The company had failed to file any reports with the commission since Dec. 31, 2019. Ken Kurson, Trump Family Friend and Ripple Board Member, Arrested on Cyberstalking Charge: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 17:52
Ken Kurson was arrested Friday and charged with cyberstalking in connection with his divorce, the New York Times reported. What It Means if Companies Like Twitter Are ‘Systemically Important’ to Financial Regulators
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 17:42
NYDFS proposals following the Twitter hack are a warning to everyone using centrally controlled "designated" platforms. Blockchain Bites: China’s Tether Crackdown, CME’s Bustling Bitcoin Markets, Kin’s ‘Active Development’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 16:16
ALSO: PayPal is said to be in talks to purchase cryptocurrency firms including BitGo. What does that mean for crypto? Money Reimagined: ‘They Starve’: The Ugly Side of the US’ KYC-AML Obsession
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 15:31
Laws like the Bank Secrecy Act, which turns 50 this week, have helped stop money laundering and terrorism. But KYC and AML requirements have served to harm the world's neediest through higher costs and reduced services. A New Company Claims It’s Opening the Biggest Mining Farm in Russia
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 15:00
MineSpot, a company previously unknown in the crypto mining industry, is opening a 160-megawatt mining venue in Siberia. Proposed Chinese Law Outlaws All Yuan-Pegged Tokens – Except for Its CBDC
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 14:36
The new version will essentially also clear the way for the digital yuan to be the one and only official yuan-pegged token in mainland China. Active Bitcoin Addresses at Highest Since 2017’s $20K Price Record
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 14:20
Continued rise in network's usage could accelerate the price rally. Digital Ruble ‘Promising,’ Pilot Likely in 2021, Says Bank of Russia Chief
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 13:48
The Bank of Russia might launch its own CBDC, a digital ruble, after piloting the project at the end of next year, its chairwoman said. Kik’s Token Survives SEC Battle, No Barrier to Exchange Listings, Says Kin Foundation
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 13:02
The Kin Foundation says both itself and the Kin token have survived the recently resolved court battle with the U.S. SEC over a 2017 ICO.
First Mover: As Bitcoin Tops $13K, Analyst Explains How Blockchain Gives Clues on Next Move
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 12:46
Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell tips his five favorite blockchain data points for analyzing cryptocurrency markets. Ripple Eyeing Move to London Over XRP-Friendly Stance, CEO Says
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 11:31
It would be "advantageous for Ripple to operate in the U.K.,” said Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. CME’s Rise in Bitcoin Futures Rankings Signals Growing Institutional Interest
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 10:51
CME has risen to second place in terms of bitcoin futures open interest, passing Binance and BitMEX. Five On-Chain Indicators Investors Should Follow: Chainalysis
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 10:00
We talk to Philip Gradwell, chief economist at the blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis, to discuss the five indicators every crypto trader should track. BitMEX Delves Deeper Into DeFi With New Futures Listings
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 09:43
BitMEX is soon to offer futures contracts for DeFi project yearn.finance (YFI), Polkadot (DOT) and Binance coin (BNB). Chinese Authorities Crack Down on Gambling Sites Using Tether Stablecoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 08:34
Chinese authorities have arrested 77 individuals and shuttered gambling sites using the dollar-pegged tether (USDT) cryptocurrency. Grayscale Added $300M in Digital Assets to Its Portfolio During the Last Day
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 02:36
Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments has acquired an additional $300 million in cryptocurrencies over the last 24 hours. See also: Grayscale Tells SEC Its Bitcoin Trust Rose $1.6B Over Six Months Filecoin Network Upgrade Goes Live, Miners Claim 25% Block Rewards
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 23. 01:43
The mandatory upgrade is the first post-launch upgrade to the Filecoin network. PayPal Said to Be in Talks to Buy Crypto Firms Including BitGo: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 21:35
The news comes a day after the payments giant confirmed it's entering the cryptocurrency market. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sticks Around $13K While Ether Locked in DeFi Dips
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 20:27
Bitcoin’s price continues its upward trend while ether holders withdraw crypto from DeFi. A Guide to Circles, the Project Bringing UBI and FOMO to Ethereum’s xDai Sidechain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 20:15
Circles has had its glitches in the early going. Here's what you need to know to get into the newest crypto-powered universal basic income (UBI) project. PayPal’s Move Is Good for Crypto Adoption but Not So Much for Profits: Morgan Stanley
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 19:51
There may be more upside for crypto than for PayPal's earnings, researchers wrote. Ebang Launches Australia-Based Subsidiary, Seeks Approval for New Exchange
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 19:18
The move is part of the bitcoin mining machine producer's plan to build a digital asset financial service platform. ‘Google Is One of the Most Important Antitrust Cases of All Time,’ With Matt Stoller
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 19:00
The author of “Goliath” gives his take on the history of American antitrust politics and what it means for the just-announced Google case. Spanish Police Arrest Head of Billion-Dollar Crypto Arbitrage Platform on Fraud Allegations
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 18:54
Arbistar 2.0 operator Santiago Fuentes was arrested Wednesday and faces criminal fraud and money laundering charges in Spain.
Philippines Central Bank Governor: No Digital Peso Before 2023
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 17:38
The central bank won’t pursue a CBDC for the duration of Governor Benjamin Diokno's term, which ends in 2023. Three Trends Killing Web Privacy and Decentralization
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 16:35
The decentralized design of the web gives it the potential to be more privacy-preserving than any other system. Yet, there are long range threats at play. Blockchain Bites: Hodl Hodl’s No-KYC Bitcoin Lending, Voyager’s Token Merging M&A Deal, Crypto’s Reaction to PayPal
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 16:06
Hodl Hodl announced a no-KYC, P2P lending service. Reactions to PayPal's crypto market entrance. And a token-merging M&A deal. We Still Lack a Rational Way to Value Tokens
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 16:00
Tokens continue to show little correlation between usage and value, confounding efforts to build better valuation methods. Lossless Lottery PoolTogether Opens Up to More Coins, More Prizes
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 15:53
PoolTogether v3 will enable more ERC-20 tokens, more yield sources and more prize distribution schemes for the DeFi savings game. Bitstamp Names Gemini Alum Julian Sawyer as CEO
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 15:14
Sawyer replaces Bitstamp's founder Nejc Kodri?, now in a "non-executive role." Justin Sun’s BitTorrent to Acquire Esports Platform for New Streaming Ecosystem
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 15:00
BitTorrent is evolving into an ecosystem of decentralized storage, data protocols and content distribution, the firm says. DOJ’s Crypto Framework Is ‘a Complete Disaster’ for Digital Privacy Rights
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 14:00
The U.S. Department of Justice's enforcement framework may pose a serious threat to the digital privacy rights of crypto users. Hedge Fund Billionaire Tudor Jones Says Bitcoin Rally Only in ‘First Inning’: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 13:45
Jones said he has been surprised by the "intellectual capital" behind bitcoin. Franklin Templeton Joins Series A Round for Crypto Custodian Curv
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 13:10
Franklin Templeton previously tapped Curv to help safeguard its fund by building a transaction signing and management system. Bequant Adds Services to Its Crypto Prime Brokerage Offering
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 13:09
Bequant added separately managed accounts, derivatives trading and instant fund transfers in a bid to compete with rival prime brokers. Bitcoin Hodlers Get a Lending Option With No KYC
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 13:00
Hodl Hodl is launching a peer-to-peer lending marketplace for hardcore bitcoiners First Mover: The FOMO Takes Over as PayPal Play Sparks Bitcoin Rally to $13K
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 12:47
Latest rally leaves bitcoin up 80% year-to-date, an enviable performance that's bound to inspire the fear of missing out among some investors. Forget Ethereum, DeFi Is Being Built on Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 12:00
Edan Yago looks to reclaim "decentralized finance" as Bitcoin's, not Ethereum's, turf. Back at $13K: Bitcoin Unfazed by Profit Takers After Rise to 2020 High
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 11:19
The bitcoin market looks to be shrugging off increased selling pressure from profit takers after prices surged this week. Ant Unveils Blockchain Product as Group Approved for World’s Biggest IPO
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 10:48
As Jack Ma's Ant Group gets Hong Kong approval for its $30 billion IPO, it's rolled out a blockchain platform aimed to protect users' copyright. Raiffeisen Bank Bringing Blockchain Interoperability to Its Stablecoin Project
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 10:02
Raiffeisen's stablecoin project is becoming blockchain-agnostic, adding interoperability tech from Bitpanda and the ?Technical University of Vienna. Kraken Relaunches Crypto Trading in Japan After Two-Year Break
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 08:57
The exchange had shuttered its Japanese services after Coincheck's $530 million hack in 2018 spooked regulators and prompted a crackdown. Eyeing EU Banks, Hex Trust Teams With SIA on Crypto Custody
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 08:00
A multinational payments firm is partnering with cryptocurrency custodian Hex Trust to help its European banking clients hold digital assets. Collider Labs Raises $1M to Invest in Blockchain Startups
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 07:34
The venture builder is seeking to invest in early-stage startups with a focus on transparency, privacy and "fairness." Voyager Agrees to Buy LGO Markets and Merge 2 Firms’ Tokens
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 06:00
Two cryptocurrency trading firms are merging, and in a rare twist, so are their tokens. CFTC Issues Guidance on Digital Currencies for Futures Commission Merchants
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 22. 02:01
The CFTC wants futures commission merchants to take care when dealing with customer's funds. Bitcoin Rallies Above $13K Less Than 24 Hours After Breaking 2020 Highs
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 22:24
Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above $13,000 in less than 24 hours after it broke the $12,000 level on the news that PayPal will support cryptocurrencies on its platform. Pelosi, Kudlow Signal Market-Moving US Stimulus May Wait Till After Election: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 21:04
With a strong correlation between stocks and the bitcoin price in recent months, analysts say a stimulus package could boost BTC as well. Market Wrap: PayPal Powers Bitcoin Past $12.8K as Ether Dominance Drops
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 20:29
Bitcoin’s price hit a 2020 record as ether’s share of the market dips. Hong Kong ‘Exploring’ Collaboration With China on Digital Yuan: Finance Chief
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 19:49
A cross-boundary digital yuan could bring Hong Kong closer to China, Hui said. What the History of Headphones Says About the Internet’s Future
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 19:16
What does the historical development of headphones tell us about the future of the internet? Villanova University to Send Private Ethereum Blockchain Into Space to Test Inter-Satellite Communication
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 18:46
Villanova’s project is slated for liftoff on Nov. 20 from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Baby Steps or Handcuffs? Crypto Pros Assess PayPal’s Bitcoin Play
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 18:44
Fintech giant PayPal confirmed its move into crypto Wednesday. Is its no-withdrawals bitcoin service too restrictive or mainstream-friendly? Crypto Options Exchange Deribit to Require ID Verification for All Users by Year End: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 17:43
Popular cryptocurrency options exchange Deribit will require all of its users to be ID verified before the end of this year under its revamped know-your-customer (KYC) policy. Harvest Finance Doubles Total Value Locked to $704M in One Week
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 16:32
Harvest Finance’s dramatic growth took place during a time when enthusiasm around the DeFi space has slowly hit a wall. Blockchain Bites: PayPal’s Play, Mode’s Bitcoin Buy, CoinDesk’s Most Influential Needs Your Vote
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 16:06
PayPal has entered the cryptocurrency market, another publicly traded firm will buy bitcoin and Bahama unveiled its dollar-pegged CBDC. Privacy Coin Zcash Makes Its Ethereum ‘Wrapped’ Debut With Tokensoft and Anchorage
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 16:05
WZEC is the first asset to be launched by “Wrapped,” a partnership between Ethereum tokenizers Tokensoft and qualified custodian Anchorage. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 21, 2020
Search Results for “breakout” – CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 16:00
With BTC's breakout and the latest on PayPal's big play, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! CasperLabs Raises $14M From Launch-Day Node Runners
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 16:00
Blockchain startup CasperLabs has banked $14 million from investors who pledged to secure its proof-of-stake Casper network at launch. Litecoin Surges After PayPal Includes It Among the Cryptos Customers Can Buy, Sell, Hold
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 15:45
The ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market value initially jumped more than 10%. PayPal Adds Bitcoin: Most Bullish News of the Year?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 15:21
PayPal will offer its U.S. customers buying and selling of crypto, with support for payments to its merchant network next year. USDC Is Coming to Solana Blockchain in Potential Boost for Non-Ethereum DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 15:00
USDC moves to Solana – its fourth blockchain – one week after also landing on Stellar. Nigeria Protests Show Bitcoin Adoption Is Not Coming: It’s Here
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 14:58
Blockchain is gaining traction fast in Nigeria partly because its young and tech-savvy population is showing an eagerness to learn more about Web3.0, a decentralized internet powered by blockchain technology. Ethereum Classic’s MESS Solution Won’t Provide ‘Robust’ Security Against 51% Attacks: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 14:29
A solution being implemented to safeguard against so-called 51% attacks on the Ethereum Classic (ETC) network may not be as secure as suggested, according to a new analysis. Bitcoin Hits Fresh 2020 High
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 14:03
Bitcoin's price clocked fresh 2020 highs on Wednesday after online payments company Paypal announced support for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin Hits Fresh 2020 High, Approaches $13K
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 14:03
Bitcoin's price clocked fresh 2020 highs on Wednesday after online payments company Paypal announced support for cryptocurrencies. O(1) Labs Raises $10.9M More for Lightweight Mina Protocol
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 14:00
O(1) Labs’ lightweight blockchain project Mina, formerly known as Coda Protocol, has raised $10.9 million. New York Lawyers Propose Toolkit for Keeping ‘Decentralized’ Blockchains Honest
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 13:00
Ketsal's "Open Standards" rubric is the latest push to demystify network decentralization in the blockchain space. First Mover: PayPal Rushes in and Bitcoin Breaches $12K, While USDC Gains on Tether
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 12:54
PayPal gets conditional N.Y. state license for crypto. Bitcoin prices shoot past $12K. Dollar stablecoin USDC grabs market share from tether. Bitcoin Price Hits Two-Month High Above $12,300
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 12:20
Bitcoin's price clocked two-month highs above $12,370 on Wednesday. The options market expects a continued rally. PayPal Granted New York’s First ‘Conditional BitLicense’ to Offer Crypto Services
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 12:00
The New York Department of Financial Services license allows PayPal to offer cryptocurrency buying and selling through a partnership with Paxos. PayPal Pledges to Bring Crypto to 26M Merchants, Confirming Market Entry
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 12:00
The New York Department of Financial Services license allows PayPal to offer cryptocurrency buying and selling through a partnership with Paxos. PayPal Embraces Crypto, Igniting Market as Mainstream Adoption Inches Closer
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 12:00
PayPal officially confirmed Wednesday it is entering the cryptocurrency market. The payments giant, with 346 million active accounts around the world, pledged to make crypto “a funding source for purchases at its 26 million merchants worldwide.” Ban All Ransomware Payments, in Bitcoin or Otherwise
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 10:01
The U.S. Treasury Department has outlawed certain ransomware payments. If it was serious, it would go further, says our columnist. Predictions Platform Polymarket Raises $4M From Polychain, Naval Ravikant and More
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 09:51
The decentralized information marketplace, currently in beta, said the investment will help it improve the user experience. Tether Still Dominates Stablecoins, but USDC and Dai Are Winning DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 09:00
USDC and DAI seem to have found their niche as the preferred stablecoins in decentralized trades. Central Bank of Bahamas Launches Landmark ‘Sand Dollar’ Digital Currency
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 08:51
The Bahamas has officially launched the world's first national digital currency, the sand dollar. UK-Listed Firm Mode Putting up to 10% of Cash Reserves Into Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 08:22
Mode said it's the first U.K. listed firm to invest in bitcoin as part of its treasury management strategy. Futures Traders Aren’t as Bullish This Time Around as Bitcoin Price Revisits $12,000, Data Indicates
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 01:40
Futures funding stayed flat or turned negative despite bitcoin's rally to $12,000. BitMEX Accelerates Mandatory ID Verification After Charges of Lax Anti-Money Laundering Controls
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 21. 01:00
The exchange moved deadline for identity verification from Feb. 2021 to Nov. 2020 Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tests $12K; Ethereum Fees Fall to 3-Month Low
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 20:42
Bitcoin’s price passed $12,000 while Ethereum fees dipped. Who Was Crypto’s Most Influential in 2020? Vote Now
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 20:26
CoinDesk's Most Influential list highlights those who helped advance the crypto and blockchain industries, in spite of this year's tragedies. US House Speaker ‘Optimistic’ About Reaching a Stimulus Pact: Reports
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 19:43
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she is “optimistic” after the Trump administration made concessions on coronavirus testing and tracing ahead of a Tuesday evening deadline. How Strong Is Bitcoin’s Push Above $12,000?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 19:00
Who has the most recent bitcoin move right, the bulls or the bears? With COMP Below $100, a Look Back at the ‘DeFi Summer’ It Sparked
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 18:57
Compound's governance token, COMP, fell below $100 early Tuesday. The DeFi token kicked off the yield farming craze way back in June. Bitcoin Price Breaches $12K for First Time Since August
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 17:50
Bitcoin prices had to overcome a large number of sell orders to break above $12,000. Kik, SEC Propose $5M Settlement Over $100M ICO, Ending Yearlong Battle
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 17:18
Kik will pay $5 million in penalties as part of a proposed settlement with the SEC, which sued the messaging app last year. ‘Garbage’ Market Data Is Holding Bitcoin Back: MicroStrategy CEO
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 17:07
Saylor said the bitcoin market needs high quality data in an interview Tuesday. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin and the BSA, Signature Deposit Growth, Darknet Crypto Donors
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 16:29
Here's all the news people are talking about in crypto today. The US Risks Getting Left Behind on CBDCs
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 15:51
The Federal Reserve's “wait and see” approach to digital currency could deprive the U.S. of important fiscal and monetary tools as its rivals move ahead. CBDCs Mean Evolution, Not Revolution
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 14:51
Central bank digital currencies can help create a more inclusive financial system, says the innovation chief at the Bank for International Settlements. Crypto-Friendly Signature Bank Raked In $4B in Deposits in Q3 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 13:51
Deposits at crypto-friendly Signature Bank grew by $4.11 billion, an 8% increase, in the third quarter of 2020. Signature Bank Gains $1B Deposits in Q3, With Notable Growth From Stablecoin Issuers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 13:51
Deposits at crypto-friendly Signature Bank grew by $4.11 billion, an 8% increase, in the third quarter of 2020. Validators Drop Off Ethereum 2.0 Testnets as Mainnet Release Looms
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 13:42
Participation on both the Zinken and Medalla testnets has fallen as developers prepare for the deposit contract’s release. .Crypto Domain Owners Can Now Be Verified With Twitter Accounts for Safer Payments
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 13:09
The Twitter authentication service lets .crypto domain holders verify address ownership via the MyEtherWallet app. First Mover: Monero Leads Privacy-Coin Rally as Bitcoin Trips on Path to $12K
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 13:00
Monero, zcash and other privacy coins, a type of digital tokens that provides users with enhanced anonymity, are surging in cryptocurrency markets. Binance-Backed Privacy Mavens Release Tokenomic Lynchpin: ‘Proof-of-Relay’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 13:00
Rewards gathered on the testnet will be made available when HOPR tokens launch on the live mainnet later this year. Zcoin Employs Burn-and-Redeem Privacy Model, Offering Alternative to Coinjoins
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 13:00
The Lelantus protocol, launched on privacycoin Zcoin’s testnet, lets users redeem partial amounts of a total coin burn, rather than all of it at once. Charity Turns Down Bitcoin Donation From Darkside Hackers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 12:48
Hackers who handed out cryptocurrency donations to charities are having a hard time in their bid to "make the world a better place." Bitcoin Closes on $12K But a Wall of Sell Orders Awaits: Analyst
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 11:21
Bitcoin is on the rise toward $12,000, but may face a stiff challenge to cross the price hurdle. Uniswap’s First Governance Vote Ends in Ironic Failure
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 11:00
The vote had been intended to decide whether or not to reduce the thresholds required to make and pass proposals on the DeFi protocol. Japan’s LINE Launches CBDC Development Platform: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 10:25
LINE reportedly said it has several "major" Asian nations in discussions over using the CBDC platform. Blockchain-Based Trading System Steps Closer to ASX Access
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 09:20
National Stock Exchange of Australia is now in talks with Australia's securities regulator to finalize access for its DLT system to ASX Clear, it said. R3 Corda Network Set to Go DeFi With XDC Digital Currency
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 20. 04:00
A group of former bankers building on R3’s public Corda Network is touting the first digital currency for that ecosystem, dubbed XDC. Pelosi, Mnuchin Edge Closer to a Stimulus Deal; Agreement Won’t Guarantee Passage
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 21:22
"The Speaker continues to hope that, by the end of the day Tuesday, we will have clarity on whether we will be able to pass a bill before the election," her spokeswoman tweeted. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bounces to $11.8K; Over 10K BTC Locked in Harvest Finance
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 20:57
Bitcoin’s price tested $11,800 Monday as investors continue to put BTC into new DeFi protocols. Closing Time for Bitcoin’s Iconic Room 77 – ‘And That’s OK,’ Says Owner
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 20:08
Room 77 originally opened as a side project, until Bitcoin came and made it an icon. Now, the first bar to ever accept bitcoin is closing. A New ‘Bretton Woods’ Moment?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 19:00
The IMF has said it’s time to re-evaluate the global economic order, but what does that really mean? FinCEN Fines Bitcoin-Mixing CEO $60M in Landmark Crackdown on Helix, Coin Ninja
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 18:49
Larry Dean Harmon ran the first bitcoin mixing services targeted with criminal allegations by U.S. authorities. Cryptographers Are Always Going to Be ‘One Step Ahead’ of Regulators: Monero’s Spagni
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 18:42
Privacy protocols have become the focal point of regulators and law enforcement agencies when the race among central banks to launch sovereign digital currencies is heating up. US Alleges Top Russian Cyber Hackers Tried to Cover Digital Tracks With Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 18:08
The cyberhackers used bitcoin to cover their ties to critical hacking campaign "infrastructure" such as servers and domain names, according to an indictment unsealed Monday by U.S. prosecutors. Blockchain Bites: Filecoin Strike, Bitcoin Fees Fall, Coinbase Censorship
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 16:05
Five Filecoin miners have gone on strike. Bitcoin miners are seeing depressed earnings. And Binance is closing its Jersey branch. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 19, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 16:00
With BTC transaction activity slowing and Filecoin miners striking, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Fiat-to-Crypto Gateway BTC Direct Raises Almost $13M in Series A Funding
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 15:25
BTC Direct said it plans to use the funds to expand its workforce and develop new products, among other things. Major Meeting of Central Banks Produces Same Old ‘Evaluating’ CBDCs Refrain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 14:53
CBDCs continue to draw attention from central bankers, but panelists at an IMF event – including the Fed Reserve – do not expect to see their nations launch one soon. Binance Jersey Is Shutting Down
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 13:26
Accounts will cease to be accessible sometime in late November, the exchange said. Ex-Coinbase, BitFlyer Lawyer Joins Anderson Kill
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 13:00
Hailey Lennon joins a team of 10 other lawyers who practice in the space, including Stephen Palley, Preston Byrne, and Bob Cornish. First Mover: ‘Blue Wave’ in U.S. Senate Could Mean Flood of Stimulus for Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 12:53
As U.S. President Donald Trump fades in election polls, Wall Street analysts are sketching out the market implications of legislative races. First Mover: ‘Blue Wave’ in US Senate Could Mean Flood of Stimulus for Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 12:53
As U.S. President Donald Trump fades in election polls, Wall Street analysts are sketching out the market implications of legislative races. IMF Says CBDCs Have Potential, But Don’t Solve Every Issue
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 12:11
Countries might benefit from issuing central bank digital currencies, but they’re not a panacea for every ailment, a new IMF report says. Digital Ruble Could Be Tool Against Sanctions, Bank of Russia Says
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 12:07
Russia's central bank says a digital ruble could make Russia less dependent on the U.S. dollar and more resistant to foreign sanctions. ‘Boring’ Bitcoin Market Sends Miners’ Fee Earnings to 3-Month Low
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 11:30
Bitcoin's transaction activity has cooled amid the recent lull in price action – and that's hurting miners' earnings. First Users Not So Impressed by China’s Digital Yuan: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 10:36
A recent giveaway of China's in-testing central bank digital currency has reportedly left recipients wondering why they should swap from existing solutions like Alipay. First Users Not Impressed by China’s Digital Yuan: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 10:36
A recent giveaway of China's in-testing central bank digital currency has reportedly left recipients wondering why they should change from existing solutions like Alipay. Luno Exchange Launches Interest-Earning Bitcoin Wallet
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 09:45
Users of Luno's new bitcoin "savings wallet" can earn up to 4% interest per year, the exchange said. Bitstamp Adds Crypto Crime Insurance for Assets Held Online
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 09:10
The new policy means user funds are protected both on- and offline. Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff’s Bank Under Spotlight in Global Tax Probe
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 08:26
A Puerto Rico-based bank founded by long-time bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff is under investigation over suspicions it facilitated tax evasion. Filecoin Miners Go On Strike One Day After Mainnet Launch, Prompting Early Reward Release
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 19. 01:25
Some of the largest Filecoin miners stopped mining on Saturday, complaining the project’s mining incentive scheme has made it impossible for the miners to start operations.
Pelosi Says It’s Tuesday or Bust if White House Wants a Pre-Election Stimulus Package: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 18. 21:26
The Democratic House Speaker said if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday evening, a package won't be likely before Nov. 3. Crypto Long & Short: The OKEx Drama Exposes a Weakness in Crypto Market Infrastructure
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 18. 21:13
The OKEx drama shows just how immature crypto markets are compared to traditional ones, but it also highlights their overall resilience. Wanted: Economist for Digital Currencies, Fintech as Bank of Canada Studies a Possible CBDC
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 18. 20:48
The move comes as the central bank continues to research how a central bank digital currency would work as well as the possible risks. Stellar CEO to Be Part of IMF Panel on Cross-Border Payments
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 18. 15:07
The panel will discuss the private-sector's role in addressing shortcomings of cross-border payments. How Stocks, Bitcoin and Other Investments Fare in a 0% Interest Rate World
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 18. 13:00
On Long Reads Sunday, a reading of a John Street Capital piece on the realities of a market characterized by zero-bound interest rates. A Day in the Life of the Splinternet
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 18. 12:26
Cypherpunk historian Finn Brunton imagines a future where there are many internets, each making demands on your attention. Where Does Bitcoin Fit in the Global Reserve Currency Game?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 17. 19:00
On this "Speaking of Bitcoin" episode, join hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy, and Jonathan Mohan for a look at the past, present and future of global reserve currencies OKEx Token Price Tumbles Added 20% in Wake of Suspended Withdrawals
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 17. 18:21
OKB is trading just above $4, down from nearly $6 before the news. Cryptocurrency Is Just a Minor Threat to the State
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 17. 15:00
States still have the armies, the police and – on a good day anyway – democratic legitimacy. All of that still matters, and will for a long time. ‘Only in Crypto’: What the OKEx Mess Says About New and Old Finance
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 17. 14:00
On Friday morning as the OKEx withdrawal-freeze story twisted and turned, CoinDesk's editors had an off-the-cuff discussion about the fundamental realities and unique challenges of security for even the largest exchanges. The NSC Labels Blockchain a National Security Issue
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 17. 13:00
On the weekly recap, NLW looks at growth in institutional investment, big interest among the G20 in CBDCs and a new National Security Council report. Institutions Take Record Bullish Bets in Bitcoin Futures, Shrugging Off Exchange Missteps
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 17. 12:09
Institutions hold record bullish beets in CME Bitcoin futures as the cryptocurrency shows resilience to negative news. Filecoin Settles Near $40 After Wild Opening Day of Trading
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 21:08
Filecoin popped then dropped in an erratic first day of trading. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Has Light Response to OKEx While Ether Options Traders Make Beacon Bets
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 20:34
Bitcoin’s price is rebounding after an OKex-related dip. Meanwhile, ether options traders have a bearish "beacon chain" attitude. E-Krona or Bust, Says Sweden’s Chief Central Banker, Trying to Drag Swedish Govt Into Digital Age
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 19:54
Riksbank Governor Stevan Ingves sees a Swedish digital currency as an imperative for his central bank. Ripple Donates $10M to Mercy Corps for Increasing Financial Inclusion
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 19:35
The donation will be used to support fintech solutions that leverage blockchain technology and digital assets to further financial inclusion. Decentralized Data Storage’s Only Competition Is the Public Cloud
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 19:25
Ben Golub, CEO of Storj, sends a complimentary note to Filecoin. Competition is good and so is countering the extreme concentration of cloud storage. Huobi Guarantees Normal Operations During OKEx’s Suspension of Crypto Withdrawals
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 19:03
Huobi, one of OKEx’s biggest competitors, ensured its users that its platform is “currently operating normally,” after OKEx announced that it has suspended all cryptocurrency withdrawals indefinitely. RAC on the First Truly Free Markets for Music and Culture
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 19:00
Grammy-winning recording artist RAC explores the business of music and how crypto experiments could shift the balance of power. This New Service Plays Matchmaker Between Solo Miners, Big Mining Farms
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 18:50
Compass by HASHR8 matches individual miners with mining farms to host their hardware. Bank of Spain to Weigh Digital Currency Design Proposals, ‘Implications’ Through 2021
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 18:26
The "priority" research comes as Spain weighs a global pivot to digital economies. Russian Metal Giant’s Tokenization Firm Expands to America
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 17:52
U.S. investors can invest in tokens representing rare metals as Russian mining giant Nornickel expands its tokenization firm. How DeFi Can Avoid the Irrelevance of P2P Lending and Crowdfunding
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 17:41
To avoid the fate of other p2p projects, DeFi protocols need incentives and feedback loops so users choose open-source over closed systems. Mt Gox Rehabilitation Plan Deadline Extended Yet Again, This Time to Dec. 15
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 17:00
Mt Gox's rehabilitation plan deadline of Oct. 15 has been extended yet again. Mt. Gox Rehabilitation Plan Deadline Extended Yet Again, This Time to Dec. 15
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 17:00
Mt. Gox's rehabilitation plan deadline of Oct. 15 has been extended yet again this time to December. Digital Euro Within Decade ‘Very Likely,’ Says Finland’s Chief Central Banker
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 16:24
Olli Rehn believes a digital euro "in one form or another" is all but inevitable. Blockchain Bites: OKEx Freezes Withdrawals, DeFi Audits Queue, Nigeria Urges Crypto Adoption
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 16:20
OKEx has frozen withdrawals, audit firms are experiencing a backlog of DeFi projects and the Trump administration is examining DLT for national defense. Coinbase Received Over 1,800 Law Enforcement Information Requests in the First Half of 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 16:05
Coinbase received more than 1,800 request for information from law enforcement in the first half of 2020, largely in the form of subpoenas, the company announced Friday. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 16, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 16:00
With BTC dropping, OKEx halting withdrawals and Filecoin launching, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Reginald Fowler May Reopen Plea Talks in Crypto Capital Case
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 15:50
The "shadow banker" previously balked at prosecutors' $371 million forfeiture demand. Money Reimagined: How Ethereum 2.0’s ‘Lock Up’ Will Drive DeFi Innovation
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 15:10
As Ethereum's 2.0 upgrade locks up serious ether volume, we're likely to see financial ideas that unlock value without undermining mission. Money Reimagined: How Ethereum 2.0’s ‘Lockup’ Will Drive DeFi Innovation
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 15:10
As Ethereum's 2.0 upgrade locks up serious ether volume, we're likely to see financial ideas that unlock value without undermining mission. Crypto Traders Bet on US Election as FTX Prediction Markets Hit Record Volumes
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 15:06
October sees record volume for TRUMP and BIDEN markets three weeks ahead of the U.S. election. Nigerian Banks Shut Them Out, So These Activists Are Using Bitcoin to Battle Police Brutality
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 14:55
As End SARS protests against police brutality surge through Nigeria, the Feminist Coalistion has turned to bitcoin as a financial lifeline. OKEx Denies Investigation of Founder Star Xu Is Related To Money Laundering
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 13:57
OKEx has denied that the ongoing investigation of its founder is related to an anti-money laundering investigation. First Mover: OKEx Private Key Snafu Sends Bitcoin Lower as China DeFi Rises
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 13:04
OKEx withdrawal suspension sends bitcoin lower, China becomes hotbed of DeFi development, Filecoin first-day trading leaves market cap above $800M. Five Machine Learning Methods Crypto Traders Should Know About
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 12:45
Quantitative crypto finance has a wide array of machine learning techniques to call on. Here are five, explained for their characteristics. Bitcoin Price Dips 3% on OKEx News, Analysts Aren’t Too Worried
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 11:19
While market sentiment may remain temporarily weak after the OKEx news, a price crash looks unlikely.
OKEx Founder ‘Star’ Xu Named as Key Holder in Police Custody: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 10:16
Caixin sources said Mingxing "Star" Xu, had been taken by police at least a week ago and hasn't been seen since.
OKEx Founder ‘Star’ Xu Held in Police Custody: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 10:16
Caixin sources said Mingxing "Star" Xu had been taken by police at least a week ago and hasn't been seen since.
US Charges 6 With Laundering Mexican Drug Cartel Cash Using Crypto and Casinos
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 08:58
The U.S. Department of Justice charged the six individuals for alleged involvement in laundering funds from Mexican drug cartels after an investigation spanning years. Coinbase’s Global Marketing Head Latest to Join Mass Exit
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 08:29
Global Marketing Head John Russ is the latest in a string of departures from the crypto exchange over recent weeks. OKEx Suspends Withdrawals as Exchange Key Holder Cooperates With Law Enforcement
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 04:38
Withdrawals are suspended as a key holder is "out of touch," preventing withdrawal authorizations. OKEx Suspends Withdrawals, Says Key Holder Not Available Due to Cooperation With Investigation
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 16. 04:38
Withdrawals are suspended as a key holder is "out of touch," preventing withdrawal authorizations. Fed Chairman Powell to Speak About Digital Currencies Next Week at IMF
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 21:10
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will speak next week as part of a panel on the future of cross-border payments at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) annual meeting. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tests $11.5K; Ether Futures Open Interest Flattens
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 20:22
Bitcoin's price is trending up while ether futures open interest has stopped growing in the past month. Hackers Infiltrated Almost 2,000 Robinhood Accounts: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 20:06
According to the company's statement at the time of the hacks, the attacks were said to have affected only a "limited" number of clients. Hackers Infiltrated Almost 2,000 Robinhood Accounts, More Than Thought: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 20:06
According to the company's statement at the time of the hacks, the attacks were said to have affected only a "limited" number of clients. DeFi Audit Firms Seeing ‘Overwhelming Demand’ Even Amid Token Price Slump
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 20:02
Overbooked audit firms are “rejecting” DeFi projects for code checks as the young sector wallows in its first bear market. Is Crypto Converging With Public Markets?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 19:00
Between bitcoin treasury holdings growing and crypto-focused SPACs, private crypto markets and public equities markets are closer than ever. Coinbase to Sponsor 2 Bitcoin Core Developers With New Grant Program
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 18:00
Coinbase is sponsoring at least two Bitcoin Core developers with a new grant program, the San Francisco-based exchange announced Thursday. Trump’s Security Hawks Call Distributed Ledgers ‘Critical’ in US-China Tech Arms Race
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 17:39
DLT is among 20 "critical and emerging" technologies in Trump's new strategy for preserving America's technological edge. Nigeria Is Developing Strategies for National Blockchain Adoption
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 16:38
Nigerian authorities are developing a roadmap for the adoption of blockchain technology in public administration and payments on a national scale.
Stellar to Add Support for USDC Stablecoin, Opening Up Dollar-Backed Remittances
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 16:37
The addition of the dollar-backed USDC stablecoin seeks to bolster Stellar’s standing as a cross-border payments network. Blockchain Bites: Filecoin’s Mainnet, M&A’s Upswing, Tarbert’s Environmental Concerns
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 16:34
Crypto M&A deals are on pace to surpass last year, CFTC Chairman Tarbert is "impressed" with Ethereum and Filecoin flies. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 15, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 16:00
With bitcoin falling back towards $11K and news out of the Invest: Ethereum Economy conference, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Trump Says He Would Increase Stimulus Offer to Reach Deal With House Democrats: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 15:14
There's still a chance a stimulus package can be passed before the presidential election, but those chances are fading, said the U.S. president. Authorities Arrest 20 Suspected of Ties to Russian Rapper’s Alleged Money Laundering Syndicate
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 15:09
Authorities accuse QQAAZZ of mounting a laundering-as-a-service operation for the criminal underworld. China’s Digital Yuan Blurs the Lines Between CBDCs and Crypto
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 15:01
An in-depth analysis of China's digital yuan project reveals more similarities to crypto than you might think. Upshot: seismic disruption to the financial system. Immutable Calls: AP Election 2020 Results Will be Recorded on Everipedia’s Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 15:00
The Associated Press’s (AP) 2020 election results will be recorded on Everipedia’s EOS-based blockchain network, a first for the nearly 200-year-old news agency. Immutable Calls: AP Election 2020 Results Will Be Recorded on a Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 15:00
The Associated Press’s (AP) 2020 election results will be recorded on Everipedia’s EOS-based blockchain network, a first for the nearly 200-year-old news agency. Filecoin Launch Finally Brings $200M ICO to Fruition
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 14:55
Filecoin, designed as a decentralized alternative to Amazon Web Services, is now live as of block height 148,888, or 14:44 UTC. Taproot Has Been Merged Into Bitcoin Core: Here’s What That Means
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 14:48
Bitcoin’s long-awaited Taproot update is one step closer to fruition. Libra Hires HSBC Veteran Ian Jenkins as CFO, Risk Chief of Digital Payments Unit
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 14:20
Ian Jenkins joins fellow HSBC alum James Emmet, now the stablecoin group's CEO. How the DeFi Craze Made Its Way to China
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 14:01
DeFi is booming in China, with startups adapting and building on popular western projects within the nation's active crypto economy. New York’s Financial Regulator Targets Crypto Firms for Digital Reporting Initiative
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 13:53
The New York Department of Financial Services intends to digitize financial reporting in a tech initiative that will initially focus on cryptocurrency companies. New York’s Financial Regulator Puts Focus on Crypto Firms for Digital Reporting Initiative
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 13:53
The New York Department of Financial Services intends to digitize financial reporting in a tech initiative that will initially focus on cryptocurrency companies. Block.one Debuts Big-Business Version of EOSIO Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 13:00
Block.one has released “EOSIO for Business,” an enterprise-focused version of its software. First Mover: As Ethereum Enthusiasm Builds, ‘Bear Case’ Could Still See Prices Double
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 12:49
There's a lot of money to be made in and around maturing Ethereum-centric markets, where a "bear market" means prices double. Securitize Goes License Shopping With Acquisition of SEC-Registered Broker-Dealer
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 12:00
Security token firm Securitize announced Thursday its planned acquisition of Distributed Technology Markets (DTM). The Inevitability of ‘Big Blockchain’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 11:53
The blockchain industry already exhibits signs of the same forces that have driven over-consolidation in the broader economy. World’s Growing Stockpile of Negative-Yielding Debt a Positive for Bitcoin, Say Analysts
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 11:46
The search for profit is likely to intensify with amount of global debt offering negative yields more than doubling in the past seven months Isle of Man Regulator Says Bitcoin, Ether Not Considered Securities in New Guidance
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 10:32
The island's Financial Services Authority has set out how it will treat cryptocurrencies and crypto assets and which might be regulated as securities. New Zealand Man Charged With Money Laundering Via Crypto and Luxury Cars
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 09:16
As well as making cryptocurrency transactions, the man is alleged to have bought luxury cars and property to launder funds. Breitling Goes Live With Ethereum-Based System to Put All New Watches on the Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 08:16
Breitling is the first luxury watchmaker to offer an Ethereum-based digital passport for all its new timepieces. Algorand’s New Europe Accelerator to Boost Startups With up to $500K in Funding
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 07:57
Startups working with Algorand's blockchain may receive up to $500,000 in seed funding through the program. PwC Report Points to Banner Year for Crypto M&A and Fundraising Deals
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 15. 01:00
The value of acquisitions in the first half of 2020 has already surpassed that of full year 2019, according to a new report by PwC. Huobi Plugs Into EU’s SEPA and UK Faster Payments Systems With Banxa Integration
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 21:30
Seychelles-based crypto exchange Huobi has integrated fiat-to-crypto payment service Banxa to its trading platform with zero fees, the firm announced Wednesday. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $11.2K; Uniswap Flows Dominate Ether
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 20:37
Bitcoin price is dipping a bit while ether flows display Uniswap’s prominent market position. Wrapped Bitcoin Sees Record $57.1M in Tokens Minted by CoinList for Customers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 20:25
CoinList set the record for most tokens minted in a day by a single merchant. CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert Talks Ethereum, DeFi and the Next BitMEX
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 19:25
Ethereum's upcoming proof-of-stake shift won't necessarily put the world's second-largest cryptocurrency into the securities bucket, the chairman of the CFTC said Wednesday. Trump Administration Said to Mull Putting Digital Payments Giant Ant Group on Trade Blacklist: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 19:22
The move comes as Ant, a global leader in digital payments, is readying what could be an offering worth up to a record $35 billion. A $10B Firm Makes Bitcoin Its Primary Treasury Asset
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 19:00
Stone Ridge Holdings Group announces $50 million in new funding for its digital asset subsidiary as well as significant BTC treasury holdings. Bloq Enters DeFi World With Simplified Staking Product ‘Vesper’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 19:00
Vesper will pool and stake deposited ether (ETH), wrapped bitcoin (wBTC) or tether (USDT) across DeFi protocols selected on the basis of a user’s risk preference starting mid-November. A Russian Company Is Opening a Mining Farm in the Arctic
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 17:43
The Arctic mining farm will host ASICs for customers, who will be charged for their electricity consumption. Binance’s CZ Views ‘CeDeFi’ as a Complement, Not a Competitor, to DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 17:30
Binance’s latest experiment to integrate decentralized finance with its centralized platform, Binance Smart Chain, is not here to beat DeFi, said the company’s CEO during CoinDesk’s invest: ethereum economy program. CoinDesk Joins IMF, CFTC, Swiss FINMA at DC Fintech Week
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 17:13
The virtual event, which runs Oct. 19-22, brings together marquee names from Switzerland’s FINMA, Sweden’s Riksbank, Bank for International Settlements, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the International Monetary Fund to discuss stablecoin regulation, central bank digital currencies, the future of money and more. Blockchain Bites: Ethereum Power Users, Composability Questions, Staking Solutions
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 16:37
This special edition of Blockchain Bites covers everything you need to know from invest: ethereum economy and the news from elsewhere in the cryptoverse. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 14, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 16:00
With bitcoin traders eyeing $12K and Litecoin pivoting to privacy, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Calls on Power Users to Move to Layer 2 Scaling
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 15:37
Talking at CoinDesk's invest: ethereum economy event, the Ethereum founder called for users of the second-largest blockchain to move over to scaling solutions that are “already here." New York Regulator Calls for More Social Media Oversight After Twitter Hack
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 15:19
NYDFS said cybersecurity must be treated as critical infrastructure by governments and corporations alike. High Gas Fees Prevent Ethereum From Being Ethereum
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 14:42
Miners are incentivized to keep Ethereum gas fees high, and in doing so limit one of the network's principal use cases. Blockchain Bites: Your Guide to Invest Ethereum Economy
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 13:36
The fully virtual CoinDesk invest: ethereum economy goes live today. Here's everything you need to know about the event. Brainwallets: The Bitcoin Wallet You Probably Shouldn’t Use (Unless You Have To)
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 13:32
A “brainwallet” refers to a private key that is stored in the user’s memory in the form of a seed phrase or a passphrase. Grayscale Announces Best Ever Quarter With Over $1B Raised
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 13:22
Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments has posted its best quarterly results to date, having brought in just over $1 billion in investment across all of its cryptocurrency products. First Mover: Privacy Is Litecoin’s Ace in the Hole as JPMorgan Touts Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 12:48
After lagging behind bitcoin for the past couple years, Litecoin founder Charlie Lee is looking to privacy features as his ace in the hole. If This New Tech Works, You Won’t Need 32 Ether to Earn Staking Rewards
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 12:30
Ethereum startup Blox is introducing shared staking pools, allowing users to aggregate their ether holdings to participate in Eth 2.0. The US Crypto Enforcement Framework Is a Warning to International Exchanges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 12:00
The U.S. Department of Justice’s cryptocurrency enforcement framework is a warning shot to exchanges worldwide: Comply with U.S. law or face the potential wrath of the federal government. Bank of Russia Seeks Limit on Amount of Digital Assets Retail Investors Can Buy
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 11:38
Non-qualified investors would be able to buy no more than 600,000 rubles worth of digital assets in one year, or about $7,740. Bitcoin Steady Above $11,400 as Hashrate Reaches New High
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 11:20
Bitcoin's record hashrate indicates fundamentals are stronger than ever, according to Skew Markets. WEF Releases Report Assessing Global Blockchain Standards
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 10:00
The Global Standards Mapping Initiative is the most "comprehensive" attempt so far to survey blockchain technical standards, the WEF said. Gate.io Unveils Hardware Crypto Wallet With Fingerprint Authorization
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 09:33
The crypto exchange says the device is launching for the China market initially, but will expand to other countries in the next few months. Tokenized Staked ETH Will Replace ETH (And That’s a Good Thing)
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 09:00
Ethereum's shift to proof-of-stake will take conventional ETH out of circulation, replaced by a tokenized version of itself, says the CEO of Staked. Tokenized Staked ETH Will Replace ETH – And That’s a Good Thing
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 09:00
Ethereum's shift to proof-of-stake will take conventional ETH out of circulation, replaced by a tokenized version of itself, says the CEO of Staked. Ethereum-Enhancers Not Ethereum-Killers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 08:00
The new competitive arena in the so-called scaling wars is between Ethereum-enhancers, not Ethereum-killers. Ethereum Enhancers, Not Ethereum Killers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 08:00
The new competitive arena in the so-called scaling wars is between Ethereum enhancers, not Ethereum killers. Coinbase Chief Compliance Officer Departs Amid Wider Exodus
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 07:02
Coinbase’s chief compliance officer (CCO), Jeff Horowitz, is leaving the firm after two years. In Effort to Differentiate, Litecoin Makes a Move to Privacy
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 05:00
Litecoin (LTC) founder Charlie Lee told CoinDesk in an interview the project is now looking to adopt key privacy-enhancing features, which he sees as increasingly attractive to cryptocurrency users. Australian Central Bank Sees ‘No Strong Public Policy Case’ for CBDC
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 03:59
The Australian central bank does not see a strong case for issuing a retail central bank digital currency, its head of payments policy said. JPMorgan Calls Square’s Bitcoin Investment ‘Strong Vote of Confidence’ for the Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 01:51
Other payment companies will also likely follow in Square's footsteps or risk getting shut out of a growing segment, JPMorgan wrote. JPMorgan Calls Square’s $50M Bitcoin Investment ‘Strong Vote of Confidence’ for the Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 14. 01:51
Other payment companies will also likely follow in Square's footsteps or risk getting shut out of a growing segment, JPMorgan wrote. Tim Draper’s Draper Goren Holm Raises $25M for Blockchain Venture Fund
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 22:12
Draper Goren Holm, technology investor Tim Draper’s blockchain investment firm, will juggle a startup accelerator and a venture capital fund.
300 Investors Contribute to INX’s Ethereum-Based IPO, With More Waiting
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 21:30
Three hundred investors have ponied up funds for the initial public offering (IPO) of crypto exchange INX, according to Etherscan. Around 100 Italian Banks Are Officially on a Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 21:20
The Italian Banking Association claims that about 100 local banks are now operating on a blockchain network designed to speed up interbank transactions and processes. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $11,300; Ether Locked in DeFi Is Flat
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 20:53
Bitcoin’s price is slipping while the amount of ether parked in DeFi is stuck in neutral. Diginex: An Early-Stage Cryptocurrency Exchange With High Aspirations
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 20:39
Diginex’s operations and filings can give us deeper insights into the exchange industry, historically unknown to the public. Fidelity Report Says Portfolios Should Consider 5% Bitcoin Allocation
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 20:26
"In a world where benchmark interest rates globally are near, at, or below zero, the opportunity cost of not allocating to bitcoin is higher," the report said. Fidelity Report Says Bitcoin’s Market Cap is ‘Drop in the Bucket’ of Potential
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 20:26
"In a world where benchmark interest rates globally are near, at, or below zero, the opportunity cost of not allocating to bitcoin is higher," the report said. Validator Vote Transitions NEAR Protocol to Proof-of-Stake Mainnet
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 20:13
The Andreessen Horowitz-backed blockchain project successfully transitioned to Phase 2 of Mainnet after a suprise validator vote. The IMF, G20 and BIS Gear Up for the Central Bank Digital Currency Era
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 19:00
New reports on digital currency design principles and regulatory standards show just how quickly the world’s bankers are moving. Will a Sharded Ethereum Be Flexible Enough for Decentralized Finance?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 18:46
Over the past year composability has become a very real competitive advantage for DeFi. Will Ethereum's upcoming overhaul threaten it? FSB Recommends Stablecoin (Libra) Safeguards as G7 Continues Blockade
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 18:44
Finance officials never once named libra. But they didn't have to; the proposed stablecoin's shadow still looms large. Digital Ruble Can Help Track Government Spending, Bank of Russia Says
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 18:21
The Bank of Russia proposed a potential CBDC project Tuesday, but wants public comments before proceeding. Ethereum’s Top Dapps Are Increasingly Turning to ‘Rollups’: Here’s Why
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 18:21
A majority of the top Ethereum-based decentralized applications (dapps) are switching to rollups, a layer 2 for increasing throughput. Blockchain Bites: G20’s CBDC Rules, Ethereum 2.0’s Tests, Blockchain’s $1.7T Boost
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 17:19
PricewaterhouseCoopers thinks blockchain will add $1.7 trillion to the global economy while the G20 mulls CBDCs. What Yearn Finance’s ‘Blue Kirby’ Incident Means for Pseudonymity
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 16:47
DeFi investors are reeling from another case of pseudonymous treachery as Yearn.Finance community leader Blue Kirby allegedly absconded with ill-gotten gains. G7 Warns of Crypto Threat From Tidal Wave of Ransomware Attacks
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 16:45
Paying ransomware hackers to decrypt infected computers doesn't always work, and may even be a crime in some countries. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 13, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 16:00
With BTC on its longest winning streak in more than a year and governments around the world working to craft a global CBDC framework, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Stone Ridge Calls Its $114M in Bitcoin ‘Primary Treasury Reserve Asset’; NYDIG Unit Raises $50M
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 15:19
NYDIG raised the $50 million from FinTech Collective, Bessemer Ventures and Ribbit Capital. Ethereum Is Building the Internet of Value
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 15:15
The original internet was built without money in mind. The next internet will be different. Change, albeit small, is already here. Boardroom Raises $2.2M for Blockchain Governance Toolset
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 15:00
Blockchain governance suite Boardroom has announced a $2.2 million funding round led by Standard Crypto, with additional participation from Variant, CoinFund, Framework and Slow Ventures. Bitcoin Miner Marathon Eyes Profitability Boost Through Joint Venture with US Power Provider
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 14:18
The joint venture will see Marathon co-locate a bitcoin mining facility within Beowulf's Big Horn Data Hub at its 105-megawatt power station in Hardin, Montana. Indian Trade Finance Startup Raises $3.7M in Token Sale Led by Arrington XRP
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 14:00
Persistence has closed a $3.7 million token round led by Arrington XRP Capital and including Alameda Research, Terra and others. Bank of Russia Considers Issuing Digital Ruble, Starts Public Consultations
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 13:23
The Russian central bank said it's starting public consultations on the possibilities of issuing a CBDC. COTI Launches Decentralized ‘Fear Index’ for DeFi Markets
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 13:13
"Traders can hedge themselves against a potential rise in the DeFi market volatility by taking a long position in the cVIX," according to COTI. First Mover: Stimulus Winning as Biden Surges in Polls and Bitcoin Eyes $12K
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 12:46
Bitcoin nears $12K after six-day winning streak, as analysts predict economy will need trillions of dollars of stimulus. Serena Williams Looks to Have Dropped Coinbase Investment After Activism Row
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 12:01
Williams' venture firm no longer displays Coinbase among its portfolio firms. Spain Working on Bill to Force Crypto Holders to Disclose Assets, Gains
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 11:20
The planned bill comes as part of broader legislation aimed at cracking down on tax fraud, a government spokesperson said. Bitcoin Eyes $12K Price After 6-Day Streak of Gains
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 11:07
Bitcoin's six-day run of gains has shifted the focus to psychological hurdle of $12,000. Some analysts are looking even higher. Your Wallet in 2030 Will Be Full of Free Money
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 10:30
Real freedom will come when monetary stimulus goes directly to the people, writes Yoni Assia, founder and CEO of eToro The Securities Clarity Act Is Simple and Logical (and Bad News for Lawyers Like Me)
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 10:12
The Securities Clarity Act deserves the crypto community's support because it's technology-agnostic, limited in scope and respects precedent. Coronavirus: IBM Launching Blockchain ‘Health Pass’ to Support Return to Public Spaces
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 10:00
IBM Watson Health says the digital pass would help individuals safely return to shared physical spaces like work, school, flights or stadiums. Bitcoiners Have Trillions and Trillions of Reasons to Ignore US Election
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 09:00
Trump? Biden? Who Cares? The U.S. economy is in such shambles that massive stimulus packages are likely either way, probably financed by the Fed. Nearly 2 Million Sign Up for China’s Digital Yuan ‘Lottery’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 08:41
Around 50,000 digital "red envelopes," reminiscent of the traditional gifts doled out in China for special occasions and each containing 200 digital yuan ($29.60), were handed out Monday. Canadian Pacific Railway Seeks Logistics Boost From Blockchain Tech
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 08:06
Canadian Pacific – in operation since 1881 – has joined blockchain-based logistics platform TradeLens. IMF, World Bank, G7 Countries to Create Central Bank Digital Currency Rules
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 00:43
The United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Japan will institute national digital currency banking standards with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. IMF, World Bank, G20 Countries to Create Central Bank Digital Currency Rules
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 13. 00:43
Many of the world's largest economies will institute national digital currency banking standards with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Blockchain Can Give $1.7T Boost to Global Economy by 2030: PwC Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 23:01
A new PwC report claims blockchain technology can add $1.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with the Asian continent standing to benefit the most. Paxful, Turkey-Based BiLira, Cointral to Expand Crypto Offerings in Eastern Europe
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 21:24
Paxful said the partnerships will allow users to trade bitcoin and tether using a lira-backed stablecoin.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bumps Close to $11.6K; Ether Options Open Interest Dips
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 20:28
Bitcoin price jumped after a sleepy weekend while ether options interest has been weaker than the past month. Coinbase Wallet Users Can Now Purchase Crypto Inside the App
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 20:01
For Coinbase users who don’t want to keep their funds on an exchange, the buying and storing crypto just became a lot easier. Chris Giancarlo’s Digital Dollar Project Proposes US CBDC Pilots
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 19:59
The proposal games out CBDC scenarios for fundamentally different potential digital currency end users. How HBCUs Are Prepping Black Students for Blockchain Careers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 19:45
Several universities are in talks to create a multi-disciplinary blockchain major together, but the work will be slow until there are more funding opportunities available, professors said.
Decentralized Governance in the Wild – Lessons From the KuCoin Hack
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 19:22
Ben Goertzel, founder of SingularityNET, reflects on governance decisions made following the $150 million KuCoin exploit – and why hard forking wasn't the best option. How Investors Are Trading the Election
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 19:00
As the U.S. presidential election gets closer, market “predictions” are showing up in stocks from energy to private prisons. Numerai Hedge Fund Offers $50M in NMR Tokens for Fresh Stock Market ‘Signals’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 18:56
Numerai said its new signals monetization system will take any data set, from any source. Amid Confusion About Rules, Indian Crypto Community Pushes for Regulatory Sandbox
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 17:53
India's crypto businesses are proposing a regulatory sandbox to allow startups to grow while the nation builds rules around the nascent space. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin on Ethereum – The Whos, Whats and Whys
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 16:45
Elon Musk disupted claims of a Gigafactory Bitcoin ATM, BitMEX hired a head of compliance and there's nearly $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum-tokenized bitcoin. OECD Preparing Crypto Tax Reporting Framework for World’s Largest Economies
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 16:38
The tax framework may address questions surrounding wallet providers and income not derived from crypto sales. Monero Leads Rally in Privacy Coins, Rising to Two-Year Highs
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 16:34
Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies jumped on Monday after several countries called for access to encryption software. Securitize Is Taking Ethereum-Based Securities Into the DeFi Realm
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 16:30
Securitize is teaming with a protocol called Tinlake from Centrifuge, which uses a clever system of NFTs to put real-world assets into DeFi. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 12, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 16:00
With BTC back above $11K and China giving away its new digital currency, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Zcash’s Electric Coin Company Shifts to Non-Profit Status Following Stockholder Vote
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 15:00
Zcash developer Electric Coin Company will transition to a new non-profit, with a majority of shareholders electing to donate their equity. Bitcoin and Ether Rally After Grayscale’s ETH Trust Becomes SEC-Reporting
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 14:59
Bitcoin advanced to fresh two-month highs on Monday while ether clocked three-week highs after Grayscale reported that its Ethereum Trust has become an SEC-reporting company. MakerDAO’s Embrace of Centralized Stablecoins Offers Risks and Rewards
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 14:47
MakerDAO's ingestion of centralized stablecoins may help maintain a $ peg. But it could also invite more regulatory scrutiny. DeFi Project Aave Raises $25M From Blockchain.com and Other Investors
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 14:47
Blockchain Capital, Standard Crypto, and Blockchain.com Ventures all joined the investment for the third largest DeFi protocol. BOJ’s Kuroda Says Central Bank Will Start CBDC Experiments in Spring: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 13:53
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said Monday that the central bank will begin experiments on a digital yen in the spring. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust Granted SEC Reporting Company Status
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 13:30
Institutional bitcoin investors are looking at "how else they can diversify within the asset class," said Michael Sonnenshein. China Should Accelerate Rollout of Digital Yuan, Says Central Bank Official
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 13:18
Chen Yulu, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, said over the weekend the digital yuan project should be accelerated as an important part of the nation's financial infrastructure. Central Banks Haven’t Made a Good Case for Digital Currencies: WSJ’s Heard on the Street
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 12:51
Central banks are rushing into digital currencies without considering how the risks might outweigh any benefits, the column argues. First Mover: Bitcoin’s Best Week Since July Shows Limited Toll of U.K. Retail Crypto Futures Ban
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 12:38
Bitcoin holds above $11K after biggest weekly gain since July, despite FCA ban on retail crypto futures trading and inventory drawdowns by miners. First Mover: Bitcoin’s Best Week Since July Shows Limited Toll of UK Retail Crypto Futures Ban
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 12:38
Bitcoin holds above $11K after biggest weekly gain since July, despite FCA ban on retail crypto futures trading and inventory drawdowns by miners. It’s Time to Launch the Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 12:16
We've spent the last nine months testing the life out of this thing. It's time to stake our ideas, money and time on the line. Bitcoin Down 1% After Biggest Weekly Price Gain Since July
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 11:33
Despite a dip today, bitcoin has crossed into bullish territory with the biggest weekly gain since July Spate of Bitcoin Extortion Bomb Threats Hit Government, Schools in Japan
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 10:20
The extortionists demand a payment in bitcoin to avoid the detonation of an explosive device, per a report. Spate of Bitcoin Extortion Bomb Threats Hits Government, Schools in Japan
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 10:20
The extortionists demand a payment in bitcoin to avoid the detonation of an explosive device, per a report. BitMEX Exchange Hires Compliance Chief After US Charges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 09:40
BitMEX, the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange recently charged by U.S. authorities for offering illegal trading services, has hired a compliance veteran. Elon Musk Plays Down Sighting of Bitcoin ATM in Tesla Gigafactory
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 08:32
While Elon Musk doesn't seem sure, LibertyX claims it has installed three bitcoin ATMs at the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada. Revamped Crypto Derivatives Exchange Qume Set to Fly in Wake of BitMEX Woes
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 08:00
The timing couldn’t be better for regulation-focused trading platform Qume, which unveils a revamped set of services Monday. UK Crypto Derivatives Ban Seen Having Limited Effect on Small Market
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 12. 04:00
The FCA's ban could prompt some individuals to shift their crypto trading to offshore, unregulated exchanges. Crypto Long & Short: A U.K. Ban on Crypto Derivatives Will Hurt, Not Protect Investors
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 11. 21:46
The FCA’s retail investor crypto derivatives ban is a misuse of regulatory authority, argues Noelle Acheson. What’s more, its main justification is one of crypto assets’ strongest features. Crypto Long & Short: A UK Ban on Crypto Derivatives Will Hurt, Not Protect Investors
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 11. 21:46
The FCA’s retail investor crypto derivatives ban is a misuse of regulatory authority, argues Noelle Acheson. What’s more, its main justification is one of crypto assets’ strongest features. Signal, Noise and the Coming Era of AI Curation
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 11. 19:00
On this "Speaking of Bitcoin" episode, join hosts Adam B. Levine, Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan and special guest Martin Rerak, creator of AllYourFeeds.com, for a look at how "AI curation" is being used to figure out what's useful information and what's just fluff. Pelosi Says Stimulus Talks at Impasse; Trump Blames Pelosi: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 11. 17:57
The House Speaker says the president's recently boosted proposal still doesn't go far enough. Ripple’s Larsen Says US at Risk of Losing Stewardship of Global Financial System to China, Disses SEC
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 11. 15:56
Chris Larsen, Ripple co-founder and chairman of the payments technology company’s board of directors, said China’s “itching” to be the one that designs the next financial system and that the U.S. is “woefully behind.” See also: SEC Will Be Forced to Give Crypto Guidance Despite Bureaucracy, Risk-Avoidance: Peirce Ripple’s Larsen Says US Risks Losing Stewardship of Global Financial System to China, Dissing SEC
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 11. 15:56
Chris Larsen, Ripple co-founder and chairman of the payments technology company’s board of directors, said China’s “itching” to be the one that designs the next financial system and that the U.S. is “woefully behind.” See also: SEC Will Be Forced to Give Crypto Guidance Despite Bureaucracy, Risk-Avoidance: Peirce Ripple’s Larsen Says US Risks Losing Stewardship of Global Financial System to China, Disses SEC
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 11. 15:56
Chris Larsen, Ripple co-founder and chairman of the payments technology company’s board of directors, said China’s “itching” to be the one that designs the next financial system and that the U.S. is “woefully behind.” See also: SEC Will Be Forced to Give Crypto Guidance Despite Bureaucracy, Risk-Avoidance: Peirce Is Bitcoin More Correlated to Stocks or Gold?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 11. 13:00
According to analyst Lyn Alden, bitcoin's correlation to stocks or gold depends on bitcoin’s own cycle. Coinbase Senior Software Engineer Left This Week, Unclear If Departure Linked to New Policy
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 11. 02:29
Andrei Anisimov, whose LInkedIn profile still describes him as a "Senior Software Engineer" at Coinbase, tweeted Saturday that this was his last week at the cryptocurrency exchange. Shenzhen Giving Away Millions in Digital Yuan in Lottery to Boost Consumption, Test Tech: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 20:42
The promotion is part of China's efforts to try out out and stimulate usage of its new digital currency. The Potential Ripple Effects of Ethereum 2.0, Explained
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 19:00
CoinDesk’s Christine Kim spoke to colleagues Michael J. Casey and Aaron Stanley about the most compelling and under-discussed topics about Ethereum 2.0 headlining next week’s conference. SEC Will Be Forced to Give More Guidance About Crypto: Peirce
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 18:59
Increased interest in the crypto space will necessitate a more-accommodative stance, the commissioner predicted. Crypto Guidance, Slowed by Bureaucracy, Risk-Avoidance at SEC, Will Come: Peirce
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 18:59
Increased interest in the crypto space will necessitate a more-accommodative stance, the commissioner predicted. SEC Will Be Forced to Give Crypto Guidance Despite Bureaucracy, Risk-Avoidance: Peirce
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 18:59
Increased interest in the crypto space will necessitate a more-accommodative stance, the commissioner predicted. Pelosi Rejects White House’s $1.8T Stimulus Offer: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 16:48
The speaker, though saying the boosted offer comes up short in several areas, didn't shut the door on a deal. Pelosi Rejects, Senate GOP Bridles at White House’s $1.8T Stimulus Offer: Reports
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 16:48
The speaker, though saying the boosted offer comes up short in several areas, didn't shut the door on a deal. Dapper Labs Raises $18M in Token Sale for NFT-Centric Flow Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 14:26
Dapper Labs has closed an $18 million token sale on the strength of its latest collectibles game, NBA Top Shot. A Regulatory Reckoning for the Crypto Industry?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 13:00
Between BitMEX action, the U.K.’s derivative ban and the new U.S. Department of Justice enforcement framework, regulations are coming for crypto. Bitcoin Nears $11.5K on US Stimulus Prospects, Seems to Confirm Bullish Trend
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 10. 11:32
Optimism for the prospects for a U.S. stimulus package rose after the White House boosted its offer to Democrats on a pandemic relief package Friday. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tops $11.1K; Ether Traders Like $400 Options
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 20:31
Bitcoin’s price is trending upward while ether options traders focus on $400 strikes. Robinhood Traders, Including Bitcoin Holders, Left in the Lurch Following Theft: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 19:54
The popular personal investing platform did not do enough to help targeted customers, victims claim. Cathie Wood: Secrets of the World’s Best Innovation Investor
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 19:00
Cathie Wood bet early on Bitcoin and Tesla, and her ARK Innovation Fund is up 75% in 2020. Yearn.Finance’s Creator Says He’s Quit DeFi, but Project Has Bench Strength
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 18:10
Andre Cronje, the prolific coder and creator of Yearn, said he's quit the project – and decentralized finance (DeFi) altogether – out of frustration with its realities. White House Said Readying $1.8T Stimulus Proposal: WSJ Reports
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 16:45
Bitcoin is up 54% this year on speculation that trillion-dollar stimulus efforts by governments and central banks will lead to inflation. Trump Administration Readying $1.8T Stimulus Proposal: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 16:45
Bitcoin is up 54% this year on speculation that trillion-dollar stimulus efforts by governments and central banks will lead to inflation. US Homeland Security Funds Anti-Forgery Blockchain Projects in Latest R&D Round
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 16:43
The five companies will use DLT in food tracing, essential worker licensure, overhauling the Social Security Number and tracking e-commerce. CME Sounding Out Crypto Traders to Gauge Market Demand for Ether Futures, Options
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 16:13
The largest U.S. regulated market for bitcoin futures has been sounding out cryptocurrency traders to gauge their interest in a listing of futures and options on the Ethereum blockchain’s native tokens. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Crosses $11K While DOJ Takes Aim at Crypto
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 16:03
Bitcoin crossed the $11,000 threshold, central banks enumerate "core principles" for a CBDC, Coinbase sees 60 employees walk. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 9, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 16:00
With BTC breaking above $11K and central banks collaborating to standardize CBDCs, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Coinbase VP of Business and Data Will Leave Over Mission Statement
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 15:13
In a LinkedIn post, Vice President of Business and Data Dan Yoo announced he is leaving the company after CEO Brian Armstrong's blog post saying the company was moving in an ‘apolitical’ direction and later offered a severance package for employees who disagreed. Money Reimagined: Fixing the Internet’s Big Flaw
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 15:09
In an age when data leads to economic domination, shifting control is a really impactful way to empower individuals. Ethereum Is Manhattan and Everyone Is Moving to the Suburbs
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 14:01
As things stand, only the most liquid, hyperconnected protocols will be able to thrive on Ethereum. That's why many protocols are heading to the "suburbs." SBI Subsidiary to Hold Security Token Offering Later This Month
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 13:19
The Japanese financial group is also mulling other business lines around tokenized securities. Bitcoin Must Now Beat $11.2K for Bull Revival, Say Analysts
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 13:06
Bitcoin has woken up from its recent slumber. But a, bull revival needs a break above $11,200. First Mover: Bitcoin Hits $11K as Square Exposes $2.3T Corporate Money Pot
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 12:39
Square's $50M bitcoin purchase has analysts doing back-of-the-envelope math on the possibility of rising allocations from corporate treasurers. Looking for a Job in Crypto? Here Are 5 Skills You Need
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 12:11
In job interviews at crypto-oriented companies, “the first thing that you’ll hear is: How does Bitcoin work?” Blockchain Goes to College
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 11:31
How schools are experimenting with blockchain tech in their operations and working out how to teach it in the classroom. Binance UK Director Departing After Less Than 6 Months
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 11:04
Binance’s director of growth and institutional business will take on responsibility for the U.K. arm following the departure of Teana Baker-Taylor. Bitcoin Tops $11K for First Time in Almost 3 Weeks
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 10:51
Bitcoin appears to have broken out of its tight trading range over the past two weeks, between roughly $10,500 and $10,800. China’s Central Bank, Major City to Hand Out $1.5M in Digital Yuan
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 10:03
A local report suggests the pilot is an indication that the digital yuan is close to being launched. BitMEX CTO Released in US After Payment of $5M Bond
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 09:34
The former chief technology officer of the troubled BitMEX exchange has been released after a bond for $5 million was paid in the U.S. Fed Reserve and 6 Other Central Banks Set Out Core Digital Currency Principles
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 08:34
The seven central banks, along with BIS, have released a report setting out agreed core objectives that must be met by national digital currencies. Federal Reserve, 6 Other Central Banks Set Out Core Digital Currency Principles
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 08:34
The seven central banks, along with BIS, have released a report setting out agreed core objectives that must be met by national digital currencies. Dutch Central Bank Gives First Approval to Digital Asset Exchange
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 07:39
AMDAX has become the first to register with Holland's central bank under recently implemented EU anti-money laundering regulations. Ripple Enters Lending With XRP Credit Lines to Fund Global Payments
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 03:00
Ripple, the payments startup with an IPO in the cards and a complex relationship with the XRP cryptocurrency, is branching out into lending. Lightning Vulnerability Discovered; Ind Node Operators Urged to Upgrade ASAP
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 00:58
An undisclosed vulnerability in LND versions 0.10.x and below was revealed Thursday with developers urging node operators to update to the newest version. Lightning Vulnerability Discovered; LND Node Operators Urged to Upgrade ASAP
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 09. 00:58
An undisclosed vulnerability in LND versions 0.10.x and below was revealed Thursday. Developers are urging node operators to update to the newest version. bitFlyer Japan’s Assets Under Custody Reach Highest Point Since 2018
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 23:00
A new report from bitFlyer Japan states the exchange is now custodying more than 161.8 billion yen ($1.5 billion) on behalf of its clients, a two-year record for the company. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Surges on Square News to $10.9K; December Ether Options Pile Up
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 20:31
Bitcoin’s price jumped on news of payments firm Square’s investment while traders have amassed over $165 million in ether options open interest for December expiration. New Ethereum Fee Model Has Some Miners Crying Foul: Survey
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 19:30
Eight of the nine mining projects answering a survey on EIP 1559 had a negative impression of the proposal, with seven saying they would not implement the change. Pantera Capital’s First Venture Fund Did Pretty Well. Its Second Fund? Not So Much
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 19:26
Pantera Capital’s venture capital returns, which have fallen by almost threefold, are beating startup investors but lagging the stock market. JPMorgan’s Blockchain Lead Is Now in Charge of Ethereum-Based Interbank Information Network
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 19:18
JPMorgan Blockchain Lead Christine Moy has been promoted to lead the bank’s Ethereum-based Interbank Information Network (INN). Digital Bank Revolut Taps Fireblocks to Support New Crypto-Based Services
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 19:05
Announced Thursday, Revolut will use Fireblocks’ platform to offer new cryptocurrency services for its retail customers
The DOJ’s ‘Crypto Enforcement Framework’ Argues Against Privacy Tools and for International Regulation
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 18:14
The Justice Department's new crypto enforcement framework lays out its case for prosecuting alleged crimes around the world while taking aim at privacy-enhancing tools. 5% of Coinbase Employees Take Severance Offer Over ‘Apolitical’ Stance
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 17:42
Sixty of Coinbase’s 1,200 employees have accepted the exit package offered by CEO Brian Armstrong, according to a memo obtained by CoinDesk. Reading Between the Lines of Brian Armstrong’s Mission Memo
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 16:42
Brian Armstrong's apolitical stance speaks to an unhealthy Silicon Valley culture where debate is shut down and substantive conversations happen underground. US Attorney General Releases Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 16:37
The Department of Justice has released a ‘first of its kind’ framework for policing the cryptocurrency space. DOJ Warns of Possible ‘Oncoming Storm’ in Report Detailing Dangers of Terrorist Use of Crypto
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 16:37
The Department of Justice has released a ‘first of its kind’ framework for policing the cryptocurrency space. Blockchain Bites: Square’s $50M BTC Investment, MetaMask’s 1M Users, BitMEX’s New CEO
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 16:34
Square became the latest publicly traded firm to pile cash reserves into bitcoin while members of BitMEX's founding team resign. The Market Reacts to Square’s $50M Bitcoin Buy
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 16:16
Reactions from Bitcoin Twitter and beyond as Square puts 1% of its treasury assets into bitcoin. Ethereum Is the Frontier of Financial Innovation
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 16:04
Innovation occurs when the costs of iteration and experimentation reduce. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 8, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 16:00
With trading volumes surging and DeFi slowing down, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Square Puts 1% of Total Assets in Bitcoin in Surprise $50M Investment
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 13:10
Jack Dorsey's payments company is the second publicly traded firm to put some portion of corporate reserves into bitcoin, following MicroStrategy's $425 million all-in bet. First Mover: Bitcoin ‘Comatose’ Under $16K For Rest of 2020, While Ether Traffic Eases
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 12:54
Bitcoin is stuck in an ever-tightening range between $10.5K and $10.8K and appears set for a breakout, though options trading suggests $16K might represent an upper bound in 2020. Bitcoin Options Volume on CME Jumps 300% as Traders Take Bullish Bets
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 11:56
Trading volumes for CME bitcoin options surged as traders made bull call spreads anticipating a rally. KPMG Airs Blockchain Solution to Help Corporates Offset Carbon Emissions
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 11:05
"Big Four" firm KPMG says its patent-pending blockchain solution will help organizations measure, report and offset their carbon emissions Bungled Theft of Bitcoin ATM Puts Canadian Business Out of Action
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 10:25
The inept thieves reversed their pickup truck into the store window, after failing to nab the crypto ATM. Winklevoss-Founded Crypto Exchange Gemini Hires Former Morgan Stanley Exec
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 10:07
The U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange has tapped a former Morgan Stanley executive to head its compliance operations in Asia. BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Leaves Role After US Charges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 09:24
The parent group of BitMEX has announced an executive shakeup after U.S. authorities charged the firm over allegedly illegal conduct. Tim Draper Leads Targeted $5M Series A for India Crypto Exchange Unocoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 08:49
Draper Associates is backing the round for the Bangalore-based cryptocurrency exchange, with $3.5 million raised so far. Group Backed by ING Bank, Fidelity and Standard Chartered Releases Crypto AML Tools
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 08. 08:00
The Travel Rule Protocol working group has published v1 of its TRP API. Over $26M Worth of Bitcoin Associated With 2016 Bitfinex Hack Is on the Move
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 21:18
The seven transactions involved in the movement of these funds on Wednesday were flagged by Twitter-based blockchain tracker bot Whale Alert. Google Cloud Does Not Intend to Take EOS Rewards as a Block Producer
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 21:11
Following news of yesterday's partnership with Block.one, Google Cloud says it is not getting into EOS for the tokens. BlueWallet Adds Privacy Feature ‘PayJoin’ for Bitcoin Transactions
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 20:50
Mobile and desktop Bitcoin and Lightning wallet BlueWallet has added support for BIP 78 with its PayJoin feature. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Regains $10.6K; High-Balance Ether Addresses Decline
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 20:34
Bitcoin’s price is rebounding from a sell-off Tuesday while large ether holders are making moves. As DeFi Deflates, Ethereum Users Get Reprieve From Soaring Fees, Congestion
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 20:20
The popularity of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges had backed up the Ethereum blockchain, raising questions about its ability to scale. How Bitcoin Could Become the Reserve Asset for DeFi, Feat. Qiao Wang
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 19:00
Crypto trader, analyst and operator Qiao Wang looks at bitcoin’s macro resilience and why DeFi is here to stay. Riot Buys 2,500 More Bitmain Miners In Latest Fleet Expansion
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 18:56
The publicly traded miner aims to quadruple its current hash rate by mid-2021. The Best Blockchain University Programs Actually Pay Students to Learn
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 18:12
Leading student blockchain clubs do more than meet up to eat pizza: they work directly with crypto startups to solve problems. On-Chain Real Estate Startup Propy Raised $1.2M in Draper-Backed Round
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 17:02
The real estate digitization platform aims to raise $1.7 million total.
Blockchain Bites: Crypto’s Top Universities, Bitcoin’s New Addresses, MetaMask’s Token Swaps
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 16:29
MetaMask unveiled token swaps, a rise in new bitcoin addresses invites speculation and Ripple threatened to leave the U.S. for a friendlier regulatory environment. ‘It’s Something We’re Studying’: Deputy Treasury Secretary Discusses US CBDC Plans
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 16:20
“It’s something we’re studying … [T]his is really a decision which sits as much with the Fed as it does with Treasury,” said Deputy Secretary Justin Muzinich. Bill to Give Blockchain Records Legal Clout Reintroduced in US House
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 16:05
Rep. Soto and Rep. Schweikert call for recognizing blockchain signatures as legal instruments in their new bill. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 7, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 16:00
With BTC steady and central bank digital currencies getting closer, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! BitMEX Says It’s ‘Business as Usual’ Despite 30% Drop in Bitcoin Balance After CFTC, DOJ Action
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 15:48
More than 57,000 BTC have been withdrawn from BitMEX since Sept. 30. Coinbase’s ‘Mission’ Violates the Spirit of Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 15:07
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong wants it both ways: to be apolitical about uncomfortable disruptions and political about Bitcoin's mission to disrupt the world. Bitcoin Correlations Depend on What Phase It Is In
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 15:05
Bitcoin's correlations with gold and the stock market appears contradictory on the surface. There are deeper machinations at work. Japanese Crypto Exchange TaoTao Agrees to SBI Purchase After Binance Talks End
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 14:40
The all-stock deal bolsters SBI's crypto exchange services in Japan. New Non-Custodial Crypto Exchange ‘Brings Bitfinex Liquidity to EOS’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 13:00
Eosfinex has launched a beta version of its mainnet, saying it brings liquidity from the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange to the EOS community. First Mover: Bitcoin Steady as Trump Tweets, and Neo Takes on Ethereum
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 12:55
Trump's back-and-forth tweets over U.S. stimulus whipsaw bitcoin prices along with traditional markets, and Neo ratches up competition with Ethereum. First Mover: Bitcoin Steady as Trump Tweets and Neo Takes on Ethereum
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 12:55
Trump's back-and-forth tweets over U.S. stimulus whipsaw bitcoin prices along with traditional markets, and Neo ratchets up competition with Ethereum. Analysts Can’t Agree What Prompted Big Spike in New Bitcoin Addresses
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 11:55
New bitcoin addresses have spiked this month, with one industry exec pointing to traders moving funds off the legally troubled BitMEX exchange. Others disagree. Analysts Can’t Agree on What Prompted Big Spike in New Bitcoin Addresses
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 11:55
New bitcoin addresses have spiked this month, with one industry exec pointing to traders moving funds off the legally troubled BitMEX exchange. Others disagree. Huobi, Dragonfly, Coinbase Invest $500K in New DEX With Alternative Oracle Solutions
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 10:45
CoFix claims to have better token price feeds based on a pricing mechanism derived from a decentralized price oracle and the DEX’s patented risk assessment model. KuCoin Restarts Deposits, Withdrawals for Bitcoin, Ether Following $281M Hack
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 10:19
The South Korean exchange is bringing more services back online after suffering a major hack late last month. South Korea’s Central Bank to Test Digital Currency With Banks in 2021
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 09:17
Following China's lead, the Bank of Korea is to run circulation trials of a central bank digital currency with assistance from banks. South Korea’s Central Bank to Test Digital Currency in 2021
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 09:17
The Bank of Korea is to run virtual trials of a possible central bank digital currency through 2021. Amid US-China Tech War, Can Neo’s DeFi Stack Rival Ethereum’s?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 09:00
Neo, the so-called "Chinese version of Ethereum," revealed its ambition to beat the second largest blockchain by market cap during a time when Chinese firms such as TikTok and Huawei successfully established their dominance in an international market. Inside the Estonian CBDC Experiment That Could Shape the Digital Euro
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 08:00
How the firm helping lead Estonia's central bank digital currency research is approaching a mass-market crypto coin. Japan’s LINE Starts Crypto Lending Service
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 07. 01:30
The makers of Japan's popular messaging app LINE is launching a crypto lending service through its BITMAX exchange. SEC Commissioner Peirce Chats About DeFi, Tokens and Her Unikrn Dissent at LA Blockchain Summit
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 22:20
While Peirce steered clear of commenting on specific DeFi projects like SushiSwap, she pointed out that issuers of governance tokens do have to think about how they share characteristics with equities. China Central Bank Official Reveals Results of First Digital Yuan Pilots
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 22:03
An official for China’s central bank has unveiled usage statistics of state-backed digital currency trials that were conducted in three Chinese cities. Speaking virtually at the Sibos 2020 conference on Monday, Fan Yifei, deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China, said the bank opened 113,300 consumer digital wallets and 8,859 corporate digital wallets for […] The Top Universities for Blockchain – Methodology
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 20:57
CoinDesk's 2020 university rankings rate institutions from scholarly impact to employment outcomes. Here is the full story of how we did it. The Top Universities for Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 20:57
CoinDesk's 2020 blockchain university rankings are the most nuanced, rigorous, and defensible rankings of their kind. See the winners here. Ripple Chairman Says Firm Could Leave US if Regulatory Environment Doesn’t Change
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 20:49
Ripple's Chris Larsen threatened to leave the U.S. if the country's stance on crypto doesn't soon change, Fortune reported. CryptoPunk Bounties: Ark.Gallery Rolls Out Blind Bids on 8-Bit NFT Collectibles
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 20:40
Ark.Gallery is adding liquidity to the market for CryptoPunks by letting people place blind bids on the NFTs. Bitcoin Trump-Dumps to $10,500; MetaMask Hits 1 Million Users
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 20:30
Bitcoin’s price dipped Tuesday after Pres. Trump rejected the latest stimulus proposal, while a popular Ethereum wallet continues to grow. How the Decentralized Web Transfers Wealth From Corporations to People
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 20:22
Companies today control our domain names, the content we host and our access to the internet. By 2030, that will change. After BitMEX: Regulation Must Change for the Digital Age
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 20:01
Recent regulatory enforcement against BitMEX shows how out of step the world's financial regulators are with digital innovation. This Self-Sovereign ‘DocuSign’ Uses Bitcoin for Digital Proofs
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 19:52
Woleet provides a digital ID software suite which allows its clients to authenticate documents and signatures using Bitcoin’s blockchain. These 3 Trends Are Driving Crypto Market Growth Now
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 19:28
The latest CoinDesk Quarterly Review looks at some of the main drivers of crypto market evolution including DeF, derivatives and stablecoins. The UK Bans Crypto Derivatives
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 19:00
The crypto industry reacts to a big move from the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, which banned crypto derivatives. Israeli Government Reportedly Investigating Unsuccessful Hack Targeting Crypto CEOs
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 18:31
Mossad and Shin Bet are reportedly investigating an early September hack that hit 20 cryptocurrency executives. Blockchain Bites: FCA’s Crypto Crackdown, McAfee’s Charges, Ethereum’s Store of Value
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 16:19
John McAfee was charged with promoting ICOs without disclosing his payments while the U.K.'s FCA has banned certain crypto derivatives. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 6, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 16:00
As traders remain hopeful and mainstream investment funds increase their exposure to bitcoin miners, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! MetaMask Gets Into the Decentralized Exchange Aggregation Business With Token Swaps
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 16:00
MetaMask announced a new feature Tuesday: token swaps directly within the popular Ethereum browser extension and mobile application. CoinDesk Live: Inside the Ethereum Economy
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 15:40
Why all the hype behind yield farming and food-inspired tokens? Should investors take them seriously or are they a fading trend? Stablecoin Growth Knocks Silvergate Exchange Network Volume Over $100B
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 15:04
All-time transaction volume on the Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN), a fiat pathway into bitcoin markets, has reached $100 billion. US-Regulated Bitcoin Derivatives Market Bitnomial Raises $11.6M
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 15:01
The disclosure comes shortly after U.S regulators' crackdown on retail competitor BitMEX.
US-Regulated Bitcoin Derivatives Market Bitnomial Raises $11.6M in Electric Capital-led Series B
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 15:01
The disclosure comes shortly after U.S regulators' crackdown on retail competitor BitMEX.
CFTC Enforcement Director McDonald to Leave This Week
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 14:15
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on Tuesday Division of Enforcement Director James McDonald will depart the agency this Thursday, Oct. 8. McDonald has served as director of Enforcement since April 2017. Downvoted: Security Researchers Slam Voatz Over Stance on White-Hat Hackers
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 14:15
A broad ruling on the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act could “chill” security research by white-hat hackers, making tech less secure. CBDC Design Needs to Address Risk to Users, Says Bank of Canada
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 13:55
Building an anonymous central bank digital currency (CBDC) presents security risks – not only to the issuer but to the users themselves, says the Bank of Canada. First Mover: Bitcoiners May Not Care if Dollar Keeps Its Reserve Status
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 12:48
What if the dollar keeps its reserve status? PLUS: FCA ban, McAfee arrest, commercial real-estate wipeout. Bitcoin’s Options Market Retains Long-Term Bull Bias Despite Sluggish Price
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 11:52
Options market data suggests the longer term path of least resistance for bitcoin is to the higher side. FCA Bans Sale of Crypto Derivatives to Retail Consumers in UK
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 10:45
The U.K. watchdog said it considers derivative products to be ill-suited for retail consumers due to the risks they pose. FCA Finalizes Ban of Crypto Derivatives to Retail Consumers in UK
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 10:45
The U.K. watchdog said it considers derivative products to be ill-suited for retail consumers due to the risks they pose. FCA Bans Crypto Derivatives for Retail Consumers in UK
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 10:45
The U.K. watchdog said it considers derivative products to be ill-suited for retail consumers due to the risks they pose. Ripple Has Mixed Success in Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Securities Fraud
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 10:25
The judge threw out some of the claims in the lawsuit but the case can continue based on others relating to allegedly misleading statements by CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Bitcoin Unlikely to Replace US Dollar as Global Reserve: Marc Chandler
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 09:00
"Backing the dollar is the world's biggest, deepest and the most transparent government bond market," said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex and author of the book "Making Sense of the Dollar." Oman Central Bank Warns on Crypto ‘Risk,’ Singles Out Dagcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 08:49
The central bank warned citizens and residents that they use cryptocurrencies at their own risk. Guggenheim, MoMA-Collected Artist to Release Digital Artwork on the Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 07:53
A prominent Taiwanese-American multimedia artist considered a pioneer of internet-based art is releasing her work on blockchain-based platform MakersPlace. Guggenheim-Collected Artist to Release Digital Artwork on Blockchain Marketplace
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 07:53
A prominent Taiwanese-American multimedia artist considered a pioneer of internet-based art is releasing her work on blockchain-based platform MakersPlace. Binance Alliance With Japanese Crypto Platform Abandoned
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 06. 04:00
A potential partnership between Binance and TaoTao fell through, 10 months after first being revealed. BitMEX Ether Futures Trading Contracts Fall by Half in Wake of U.S. Charges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 23:26
Open interest on the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange is down nearly 50% from the $125 million observed Oct. 1. BitMEX Ether Futures Trading Contracts Fall by Half in Wake of US Charges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 23:26
Open interest on the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange is down nearly 50% from the $125 million observed Oct. 1. Blockchain Bites: Ethereum’s Economy, Estonia’s CBDC Research, Coinbase’s Severances
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 22:02
Estonia will research the viability of blockchain-based digital currency, the SEC is open to the idea of a tokenized ETF and Coinbase employees have begun taking severance packages. Europol Names Privacy Wallets, Coins, Open Marketplaces as ‘Top Threats’ in Internet Crime Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 21:24
Monero, Samurai, Wasabi, OpenBazaar cited as threats in Europol report. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Gains Steadily to $10.7K; Ethereum Fees at 2-Month Low
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 20:49
Bitcoin’s price has remained remarkably resilient despite recent dispiriting news; Ethereum fees dip. Are Central Bank Coins the End of Financial Privacy?
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 20:30
As the European Union gets more serious about a digital euro, most central bank digital currencies intend to remove the anonymity of cash. SEC Alleges John McAfee Pumped Tokens for Profit
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 20:21
John McAfee allegedly received $11.6 million in bitcoin and ether for pumping ICOs in 2017 and 2018. John McAfee Arrested in Spain on US Criminal Charges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 20:21
John McAfee allegedly received $11.6 million in bitcoin and ether for pumping ICOs in 2017 and 2018. Record $616M of Wrapped Bitcoin Minted in September
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 19:03
Monthly value of minted WBTC grew 160% from August. Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab Funds Have Been Loading Up on Crypto Mining Stocks
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 19:00
Stock of three major cryptocurrency mining firms are appearing in Fidelity, Vanguard and Charles Schwab mutual funds. US Senator Toomey Highlights Digital Currency Regs as He Eyes Banking Panel Chairmanship
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 17:42
Senate Banking Committee member Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) said Monday that he intends to take up digital currency regulation and payments system reform if he becomes the committee’s next chairman. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 5, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 16:00
With interest in bitcoin futures falling to their lowest level since May, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Three Mega-Trends Shaping the Future of Money
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 13:02
How three forces driving digital forms of money will upend markets, geopolitics and society over the next decade. First Mover: Day in the Life of a Yield Farmer Means Part-Time Gig, Full-Time Risk
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 12:47
Yield farming steals crypto traders' obsession as bitcoin's volatility falls to 180-day low; Coinbase employees take severance. OFAC Warns That Firms Helping Victims With Ransomware Payouts Risk Violating Its Rules
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 12:34
If you assist a ransomware victim in paying out to cyber attackers, you could end up facing civil penalties, OFAC says. Open Interest in CME Bitcoin Futures Slides as Market Sapped by Surging DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 11:07
Institutional interest in bitcoin futures has plummeted as the DeFi explosion made carry trades less attractive, said Bequant's Denis Vinokourov. Estonia’s Central Bank to Research if Blockchain Can Support a Digital Euro
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 10:11
Eesti Pank said the initiative will gauge the suitability of the KSI Blockchain, already used within the country's e-government system, in supporting a central bank digital currency. Pro-Crypto PAC Giving $50 in Bitcoin to the Campaign of Each Member of Congress
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 10:00
In a bid to raise awareness, the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s PAC is contributing $50 in bitcoin to the campaign of each congressperson. Meet the Yield Farmers Plowing Cryptocurrency’s Riskiest Trend
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 09:00
Yield farming could result in promising developments in the DeFi ecosystem. Nonetheless, each yield farmer told CoinDesk the same thing: This stuff is really, really risky. Italian Payments Giants Merging to Form New Entity That Will Dominate Local Market
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 08:41
The new group will reportedly have an estimated 70% share of the Italian market. Italian Payments Giants Merging to Form Entity That Will Dominate Local Market
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 05. 08:41
The new group will reportedly have an estimated 70% share of the Italian market. Crypto Long & Short: Coinbase’s ‘Apolitical’ Stance Isn’t Nearly as Simple as It Sounds
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 04. 21:00
Coinbase raises important questions about employee activism, plus what the BitMEX indictments say about the future of the industry. Confessions of a Sharding Skeptic
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 04. 19:00
CoinDesk spoke with developers about the kinks in Ethereum 2.0's sharding-based scaling approach that still need to be worked out. The Web Wasn’t Built For Privacy – But It Could Be
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 04. 17:55
Because privacy means different things to different people, a privacy-focused internet is unlikely to please everyone. But it should offer greater personal control. The Web Wasn’t Built for Privacy, but It Could Be
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 04. 17:55
Because privacy means different things to different people, a privacy-focused internet is unlikely to please everyone. But it should offer greater personal control. Bitcoin Volatility Hits 23-Month Low as the Cryptocurrency Shrugs Off BitMEX, Trump’s Illness
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 04. 15:52
180-day volatility dropped to its lowest level since Nov. 2018 CEXs Vs. DEXs: The Future Battle Lines
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 04. 15:41
The future will see DEXs challenge centralized exchanges by finally separating custody and exchange, says the co-founder of IDEX. Inflation Is the Cruelest Tax
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 04. 13:00
A reading of a new piece on inflation from the Wall Street Journal that NLW argues shows a shifting mainstream narrative. KuCoin CEO Says Suspects in $281M Hack Identified; Authorities on the Case
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 03. 16:39
The CEO of the hacked South Korean crypto exchange says suspects in the hack have been identified. SEC Is Willing to ‘Try’ a Tokenized ETF, Chairman Says: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 03. 15:52
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton expressed an openness to a tokenized exchange-traded fund. ‘The Fed Meetings Are a Dead Spectator Sport’ – Best of The Breakdown September 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 03. 13:00
A monthly recap featuring conversations with Luke Gromen, Raoul Pal, Tavi Costa, Sven Henrich, Corey Hoffstein and Michael Saylor. Every Credit Card a Tribe, Every Crypto Coin a Scaling Debate
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 03. 12:00
Lana Swartz's "New Money" is a book that will force crypto users to ask: What does using ETH or BTC or XLM or ATOM say about me? The Digital Archipelago: How to Build an Internet Where Communities Thrive
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 03. 11:00
Technology exists to serve people. Today, the situation is nearly reversed. Each of us is just propping up an engagement graph somewhere. Coinbase Employees Have Begun to Take Severance Packages
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 22:33
CEO Brian Armstrong and other managers at the San Francisco-based crypto exchange told employees in company- wide meetings that Armstrong had been planning this move for six months. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds to $10.5K; Stablecoin Market Cap ‘Goes Parabolic’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 20:36
Bitcoin price has proved resilient in the face of bad news but traders expect crypto volatility ahead. Binance, Gemini, Kraken So Far the Winners From BitMEX’s Legal Woes
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 20:15
Binance, Gemini, and Kraken have become the biggest winners since US regulators' charges against BitMEX on Thursday. Bitcoin Miners Saw 11% Revenue Drop in September
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 19:42
Miners generated an estimated $328 million in September. ‘Good Reason to Worry’: What the BitMEX Indictment Means for DeFi and Bitcoin, Feat. Stephen Palley and Preston Byrne
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 19:00
Crypto legal experts join to discuss the U.S. government’s case against BitMEX and its implications for the broader ecosystem. Belarus News Media Are Testing Decentralized Tech to Resist Censorship
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 18:37
Belarus media are testing NewNode, a decentralized tech helping resist the government censorship. Bulls Exit BitMEX Bitcoin Futures Market
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 18:15
Since the announcement from U.S. regulators, BitMEX has witnessed an outflow of more than 40,000 bitcoins, currently worth more than $422 million. What to Watch at ETHOnline, This Year’s Devcon
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 16:50
Ethereum’s annual developer conference, ETHOnline, kicks off Friday afternoon, standing in for the regular Devcon in-person event. Money Reimagined: Trump, Crypto and Fairer Taxes
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 16:23
Trump's tax returns show the unfairness of the tax system and the need for reform. Blockchain governance offers some ideas. Blockchain Bites: BitMEX Investigation, Trump’s Diagnosis, Babel’s Leaked Audio
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 16:21
Elsewhere, another European central banker has called for a "digital euro," Atari's cryptocurrency has a sale date and Venezuela built a national stock exchange on Ethereum. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 2, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 16:00
With Pres. Trump testing positive and a systemically important exchange in the crosshairs, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Bitcoin Escrow Chief Pleads Guilty to $3.25M Crypto Fraud
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 15:38
The head of the Volantis escrow company faces up to 10 years in prison for defrauding customers. Bitcoin Escrow Chief Pleads Guilty to Crypto Fraud, Also Ordered to Repay $7.4M
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 15:38
The head of the Volantis escrow company faces up to 10 years in prison for defrauding customers. Coinbase Reportedly Warns Some UK Users It’s Handing Their Details to the Taxman
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 14:15
U.K. users of the exchange who have received £5,000 or more in the past tax year will have their information passed to the tax authority. Trump Covid Test, BitMEX Charges Bring October Shocks for Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 13:51
Crypto analysts scramble to assess U.S. charges against BitMEX, home of 100x bitcoin perpetual swaps and a venue for getting "rekt." Ripple Wins US Patent for New Oracle-Based Smart Contract Design
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 13:37
Ripple's patented design would allow derivatives to settle based on external information – such as temperature data. BitMEX Moves $337M in Bitcoin Ahead of First User Withdrawals Since US Charges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 12:08
Bitcoin outflows from prominent crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX are already up in the wake of charges from U.S. agencies announced Thursday. Digital Euro Will ‘Protect’ Eurozone from Foreign Issuers, Says ECB Exec
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 09:34
An executive member at the European Central Bank says a digital euro could protect the Eurozone's monetary sovereignty from outside influence. Venezuela Rolls Out Ethereum-Based Stock Exchange to Help Skirt US Sanctions
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 09:00
The blockchain-based exchange comes as part of new measures announced by President Nicolas Maduro in a big to sidestep tough U.S. sanctions. Cosmos Gains Traction in India Amid Broader Crypto Resurgence
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 08:02
Cosmos and its ATOM token are finding success among university students in India during the 2020 bull market. Bitcoin, Stocks Fall as Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 05:46
The cryptocurrency and Asian stock markets dumped early Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he and his wife had tested positive to COVID-19. Leaked Recordings Suggest Crypto Lender Babel Leveraged Users’ Funds in Longing Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 02. 00:00
Leaked recordings suggest crypto lender Babel Finance leveraged some user funds to long bitcoin and faced potential default risks during this year’s Black Thursday market crash. BitMEX’s Receding Market Share Might Have Spared Bitcoiners Bigger Sell-Off
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 22:12
When BitMEX announced so-called "perpetual bitcoin leveraged swap" four years ago, few traders could have anticipated the major impact it would have on the digital-asset trading landscape. Decentralized Exchange Volume Rose 103% in September to Record $23.6B Even as Growth Consolidated
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 21:50
Strong trading incentives have “cannibalized volume” from other DEXs, said one analyst. DeFi Degens Hit Hard by Eminence Exploit Will Be Partially Compensated
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 21:44
DeFi traders piled into a token that was still in testing. After an exploit sent Eminence to zero, affected users are receiving restitution. Should DEXs Be Worried After BitMEX? DeFi Founders Weigh In
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 21:42
The sudden takedown of crypto exchange BitMEX has cast a new light on Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) markets. Atari Plans November Premiere for Video Game Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 21:06
Atari's self-styled entertainment payments token has been in the works since early 2018. Market Wrap: Blame BitMEX as Bitcoin Dumps to $10.4K; Record Month For Ethereum Fees
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 20:32
Bitcoin’s price fell on U.S. regulatory pressures while Ethereum miners reaped record fee revenue the past month. Self-Sovereign Identity Will Reshape the Internet (if You Use It)
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 19:56
Heard the phrase "self-sovereign identity"? Here is what it means and how it could change your practical experience of the internet. Self-Sovereign Identity Explained
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 19:56
Heard the phrase "self-sovereign identity"? Here is what it means and how it could change your experience of the internet. Bitcoin Starts Shrugging Off BitMEX Bombshell, Recoups Nearly Half of 4% Price Dip
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 19:55
Bitcoin traders have begun recovering from Thursday’s bombshell indictments from the CFTC and DOJ against BitMEX and the exchange’s co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed and Business Development Lead Greg Dwyer. 10 Popular Investing Beliefs We Should Be Questioning
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 18:59
NLW dives into a viral twitter thread asking people which financial conventional wisdom they disagree with. DeFi Has a Front-Running Problem. Sparkpool’s Potential Fix Is Launching This Month
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 18:59
Ethereum mining pool Sparkpool will launch its new mining network, Taichi Network, complete with a “private transaction” feature this month. FinCen Warns on Ransomware Attacks, Notes Increased Targeting of Government Entities
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 18:37
Ransomware attackers use malicious software to block access to data and demand ransom in return, oftentimes deploying the threat to make proprietary data public. Ethereum Layer SKALE Launches Mainnet Phase 2 With $78M Already Staked
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 18:00
The Ethereum-as-a-service platform has upgraded its mainnet and already has $78 million staked. Malta Disputes Crypto Arbitrage Hub Arbitly’s Registry Claims
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 16:10
Arbitly's crypto licensure and registration claims are bogus, according to Malta's financial regulator. Blockchain Bites: Dorsey Challenges Coinbase, Nasdaq Lists Diginex, Ethereum Miners Profit
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 16:01
Also: The Australian government is investing big in modern technology and prediction markets have turned sour against Trump. Startup Backed by Uber Co-Founder Poaches CoinList President Andy Bromberg
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 16:01
CoinList co-founder and president Andy Bromberg is leaving the token offering platform to helm Eco, a cryptocurrency built to marry saving and spending in one. Braintrust Raises $18M to Bring DeFi-Thinking to the Gig Economy
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 16:00
Braintrust, a tech talent marketplace that will essentially be owned by the IT freelancers and companies using it, has raised an $18 million strategic growth round. Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 1, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 16:00
With BTC looking for a breakout and more casualties in the aftermath of 2017s ICO boom, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup! Australia’s Central Bank Tells ASX to Push on With Delayed DLT Trading Platform
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 15:58
ASX, the primary stock in Australia, has been told to press on with the blockchain-based replacement to its aged trading system. Crypto Trading Platform BitMEX ‘Attempted to Evade’ US Regulations, CFTC Charges
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 15:54
The CFTC has charged BitMEX, CEO Arthur Hayes and other affiliated entities with offering US customers crypto trading services in violation of federal law. Crypto Trading Platform BitMEX ‘Attempted to Evade’ US Regulations, CFTC, DOJ Charge
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 15:54
The CFTC has charged BitMEX, CEO Arthur Hayes and other affiliated entities with offering US customers crypto trading services in violation of federal law. The Hard Forks That Didn’t Dilute Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 15:27
Why Bitcoin continues to trounce BCH, BSV and other wannabe challenger projects. Ethereum 2.0 ‘Dress Rehearsal’ Gets a Second Shot With Zinken Testnet
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 14:49
Developers will take a second whack at a final Ethereum 2.0 testnet after the first, Spadina, failed due to “critical peering issues.” Total Stablecoin Supply Nearly Doubled in Q3, Adding Record $8B
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 14:40
“2020 seems to be the year of stablecoins,” said Tether CTO. European Central Bank Moves to Trademark ‘Digital Euro’
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 14:28
The EU's central bank laid a claim to the phrase "digital euro" before deciding whether to actually issue one. First Mover: Nine (Bullish) Bitcoin Predictions for Final Months of (Awful) 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 13:18
Bitcoin is outperforming pretty much every other asset class this year, with a 50% YTD gain. Analysts are bullish heading into 4Q. Dapper’s NBA Top Shot Launches Out of Beta With Samsung Galaxy Store Deal
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 13:00
After selling more than $2 million in digital basketball cards during its private beta, NBA Top Shot is launching to the public. CipherTrace Outlines Regulatory Gray Zones Plaguing Booming DeFi Sector
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 13:00
Here's how blockchain analytics firms like CipherTrace and Elliptic are viewing DeFi and DEXs after the KuCoin hack. eToro to Offer Staking Rewards for Holders of TRON and Cardano
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 12:01
Free of charge for eToro clients, the new staking service will initially support Cardano and TRON but will add other tokens in due course. Bitcoin Posts Biggest Monthly Price Loss Since March
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 11:46
Bitcoin faced selling pressure in September as the U.S. dollar rose against major currencies for the first time in six months. Why Hardnosed Bitcoiners Should Learn to Love DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 11:30
Stacking sats and decentralized finance are more similar economic modes than most realize. Why Hardnosed Bitcoiners Can Learn to Love DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 11:30
Stacking sats and decentralized finance are more similar economic modes than most realize. Diginex Stock Goes Live on Nasdaq Following $50M in SPAC and Private Funding
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 11:00
Diginex has become the first crypto exchange operator to be traded on Nasdaq, listing under the “EQOS” ticker symbol. Institutional Crypto Platform Talos Emerges From Stealth Mode
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 11:00
Talos is emerging from stealth mode to serve crypto brokers, custodians, exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks. Record $166M Ethereum Fees Last Month Were Six Times Bigger than Bitcoin’s
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 10:57
Ethereum continues to outpace Bitcoin in transaction fees, with DeFi mania helping push total fees to $166 million last month. Record $166M Ethereum Fees Last Month Were 6 Times Bigger Than Bitcoin’s
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 10:57
Ethereum continues to outpace Bitcoin in transaction fees, with DeFi mania helping push total fees to $166 million last month. DeFi Buzz Drove Record $12M Earnings This Summer, Says Ethereum Miner HIVE Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 10:13
The ether miner has reported its best ever quarter, saying that surging interest in DeFi led to bumper transaction fee revenues. Australia to Spend $575M on Tech Including Blockchain to Boost Pandemic Recovery
CoinDesk
2020. Oct. 01. 08:41
The investment comes as Australia attempts to make a recovery from the recession brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
