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December AugustFinCEN Wants US Citizens to Disclose Offshore Crypto Holdings of $10K+
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 21:52
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network wants U.S. persons who hold crypto in offshore accounts to report holdings over $10,000.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Closes 2020 Near Record Highs
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 21:09
Bitcoin nearly triples its price in 2020 and ends the year close to $29,000, but ether gained 450%. The Most Important Bitcoin Infrastructure Developments of 2020, feat. Alyse Killeen
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 19:00
A look at privacy and infrastructure advances that will shape the bitcoin ecosystem in the years to come. Crypto Dollars and CBDCs: The Battle to Come
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 17:00
The future of money will be a tussle between algorythmic and fiat-pegged stablecoins and central bank digital currency experiments. What Is a Satoshi?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 17:00
On today's holiday episode of Markets Daily, we take a look at the term "satoshi," its origin, what it means and why it matters. Why Crypto Crosses ‘The Chasm’ in a Post-Coronavirus World
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 16:00
2020 will be looked back on as the year that marks the present era from the past; the demarcation line separating the before and the after. Bitcoin Mining Machine Maker Ebang to Launch Crypto Exchange in 2021; Shares Rise
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 15:20
Bitcoin mining equipment maker Ebang announced Thursday it is preparing to officially launch a cryptocurrency exchange in the first quarter of 2021. Governments Will Start to Hodl Bitcoin in 2021
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 15:00
Crypto assets not only are not going away. They will become integral to our financial and political lives. EToro USA Becomes Latest Exchange to Suspend XRP Trading
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 14:09
The U.S. division of eToro is suspending XRP trading after an SEC suit alleging it is a security. Number of People Holding Lots of Bitcoin Surges in Rare ‘Whale-Spawning Season’
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 11:36
The number of bitcoin whales rose to a new record high on Wednesday. Proposed FinCen Rule on Crypto Wallets Would Likely Be Ineffective, Elliptic Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 09:00
In its public response to the US Treasury Department’s proposed rule, the blockchain analytics firm has argued that they are likely to be ineffective and counterproductive. Xapo to Discontinue Service to US Customers in March
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 03:08
Companies are being asked to transfer their bitcoins to other places, such as Coinbase. Bitcoin Hits $29K for First Time Ever, Raising HODLer Hopes for $30K by New Year’s
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 31. 00:25
"I would expect to see bitcoin charge past $30,000 as we enter the new year,” said one market observer. Serbia Legalizes Digital Assets Trading and Issuance
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 22:02
Serbia will now permit the issuance and trading of digital assets under a law that went into effect this week. What Is Proof-of-Stake?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 21:45
Proof-of-stake is a method of maintaining integrity in a blockchain, ensuring users of a cryptocurrency can’t mint coins they didn’t earn. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Nears $29K While Ether Options Trader Makes Long-Shot Bet
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 21:27
Another day, another all-time high in bitcoin as the cryptocurrency changed hands as high as $28,871.78. Democracy Demands a Say in the Future of Money
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 21:19
The U.S. Treasury’s decision to impose know-your-customer rules to private cryptocurrency wallets is flawed in more ways than one. BitGo to Pay $93K to US Treasury to Settle 183 ‘Apparent’ Sanctions Violations
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 20:57
Bitcoin custodian firm BitGo agreed to pay $93,830 in a settlement pact with the U.S. Treasury over 183 “apparent violations” of multiple sanctions programs. Binance US Says It Will Delist XRP on Jan. 13
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 20:29
Binance becomes latest crypto exchange to delist Ripple's XRP Coinbase Sued Over Its Allowing the Sale of XRP
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 20:11
A man from Missouri is filing a suit against Coinbase for its sale of XRP, a California court filing reveals. Coinbase Sued for Allowing the Sale of XRP
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 20:11
A man from Missouri is filing a suit against Coinbase for its sale of XRP, a California court filing reveals. What 2020 Taught Us About the ‘Dollar Milkshake Theory,’ feat. Brent Johnson
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 19:00
The Santiago Capital investor takes a look at what 2020 taught us about his notable economic theory. VanEck Proposes ETF for Bitcoin, Once Again
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 18:40
So far, the SEC has considered many applications for bitcoin-based ETFs and rejected them all. Genesis to Suspend XRP Trading, Lending
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 18:26
In an email sent to clients Wednesday, Genesis announced it would be halting XRP trading and lending in the new year. Bitcoin Prices in 2020: Here’s What Happened
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 17:39
COVID-19 ravaged the world's economies but prompted mainstream financial markets to start taking bitcoin seriously. A look back at the year in bitcoin. All Major Mining Pools Now Support Taproot, Bitcoin’s Biggest Upgrade in Years
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 17:02
Binance Pool represents 11% of Bitcoin’s mining hashrate. Adding it to the “yes” column pushes mining pool support for Taproot to about 91%. How DeFi ‘Degens’ Are Funding the Next Wave of Open-Source Development
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 17:00
Gitcoin's Kevin Owocki coins the phrase "regenerative finance" to describe the future of funding open-source development. LISTEN: Linda Lacewell, a Friendlier Regulator – Most Influential 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 17:00
In this special episode of Markets Daily, CoinDesk's Lyllah Ledesma reads Nikhilesh De's profile of Linda Lacewell, one of CoinDesk's Most Influential People in 2020. CBDCs: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 16:00
Almost 50 monetary authorities and central banks are researching and developing wholesale or retail CBDCs. What does 2021 hold in store? Ripple to Meet With SEC in First Pretrial Conference on Feb. 22
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 15:21
Ripple and the SEC will meet over video call, according to a court order from the US District Court of the Southern District of New York. Statechains Scaling Solution Offers New Potential for Bitcoin Privacy
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 14:00
Statechains offer another way to scale bitcoin payments. New exploration has uncovered that statechains could boost Bitcoin privacy as well. Blockchain Developers Are Focused on the Wrong Problem
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 14:00
If it's to reach its full potential, the decentralized economy needs to scale censorship resistance, say Solana's CEO and COO. Russian Oil Drilling Giant Opens a Crypto Mining Farm Run on Gas Energy
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 13:12
A unit of oil and gas giant Gazprom has opened a mining venue on an oil drilling site using gas produced as a byproduct to produce electricity. Valid Points: A Year in Review by Your Ethereum 2.0 Staking Experts
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 12:30
In our year-end Ethereum round up, we feature 4 charts from 4 Ethereum 2.0 staking experts recounting the best highlights of 2020. Bitcoin Sets New All-Time High Above $28.5K; Bulls Back in the Driver’s Seat
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 30. 08:22
Institutional investors are perceived to be driving this record-setting run. Coinbase Underpaid Women, Black Employees, NY Times Reports
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 23:57
The Times' data included pay details for most of Coinbase’s roughly 830 employees at the end of 2018. New Research Sheds Light on the Front-Running Bots in Ethereum’s Dark Forest
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 22:15
The report outlines how the researchers identified and isolated generalized front-running bots while evaluating their efficiency. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Down to $26K but Traders Remain Bullish
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 21:26
Bitcoin fell to the $26,000 level after it hit above $28,000 on Sunday, yet markets remain bullish on both retail and institutional interest. Polkadot Surges After Binance Home Page Listing, $10M Endorsement
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 21:22
Binance announced a $10 million fund to support projects that are built on top of the Polkadot ecosystem. What Are Stablecoins?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 21:17
A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency whose value is tied to an outside asset, such as the U.S. dollar or gold, to stabilize the price. SkyBridge Capital Has Already Invested $182M in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 20:36
“Bitcoin is digital gold,” SkyBridge says in its pitch to investors. “It is better at being gold than gold.” Crypto.com to Delist, Suspend XRP in the US After SEC’s Ripple Suit
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 20:06
The announcement came hours after Coinbase and OKCoin took similar actions. Opyn Upgrade Aims to Add Capital Efficiency and Liquidity to DeFi Options Market
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 19:00
Options marketplace Opyn is rolling out an upgrade that targets capital efficiency and liquidity in the decentralized financial options market. The Devastation of Main Street Business, feat. Daniel Lacalle
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 19:00
The popular economist talks about the K-shaped recovery and why we could be in for more pain in 2021. eToro Said to Be in Talks With Goldman About Possible $5B IPO: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 17:08
The crypto trading/investment management platform is also considering the possibility of a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Japanese Internet Giant Licensed to Issue First JPY-Pegged Stablecoin in New York
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 17:08
The charter makes GMO one of only 27 companies licensed in New York to engage in virtual currency activities. LISTEN: Jesse Powell, Bitcoin Banker – Most Influential 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 17:00
In this special episode of Markets Daily, CoinDesk Podcasts editor Adam B. Levine reads Nathan DiCamillo's profile of Jesse Powell, one of CoinDesk's Most Influential People in 2020. 16 Ethereum Predictions From a Crypto Oracle
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 16:00
Andrew Keys has 16 reasons why crypto will take center stage economically, politically and socially in 2021. The Fight for Consumer Adoption Is Just Beginning
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 15:00
In the next phase, blockchain networks have to find use cases beyond censorship resistance and permissionless access, says TRON's founder. CME Tops in Bitcoin Futures Rankings Amid Rapidly Growing Institutional Interest
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 14:39
The CME has become the largest bitcoin futures exchange by open interest amid institutional onboarding. Panthers’ Russell Okung Becomes First NFL Player to Be Paid in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 14:00
Okung’s $13 million salary is being split fifty-fifty between bitcoin and fiat by way of Zap’s Strike product. Payments Firm Simplex Becomes Visa Principal Member
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 14:00
Israel-based global fiat payment processor Simplex announced Tuesday it has become a principal member of the Visa network. Canadian Firm NexTech AR Buys $2M Bitcoin to Diversify Capital
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 13:40
Canadian augmented reality (AR) company NexTech AR is jumping on the crypto bandwagon with plans to use its treasury funds to buy $2 million of bitcoin for “capital diversification.” Read more: Nasdaq-Listed Canadian Firm to Invest Over $1M in Bitcoin Michael Saylor of the North? Canadian Firm NexTech AR Uses $2M of Treasury Funds to Buy Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 13:40
NexTech's Evan Gappelberg is the latest CEO to use company treasury funds to buy bitcoin. The Year the Narrative Became the Truth
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 13:00
Bitcoin proved it could change how people think. But will the new system it enables be "better" or just "a system that better serves me?" OKEx Launches Real-Time Settlement for Derivatives Trading
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 12:47
OKEx launches real-time settlement for the trading of derivatives on its platform allowing users to make withdrawals at any time. Spanish City Lebrija Launches Local Virtual Currency ‘Elio’ as Form of Stimulus
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 12:20
The city council of Lebrija has created a virtual currency ‘Elio’ that can only be used for payments made to small and medium businesses, according to a report by Diario de Sevilla. Read more: Spain’s Second-Largest Bank Will Soon Launch Crypto Services: Sources Grayscale Has $19B in Crypto Assets Under Management, Up From $16.4B Last Week
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 11:07
The digital asset manager held $19 billion in assets under management as of Monday, up from last week's $16.4 billion. India Mulls Imposing 18% Tax on Bitcoin Transactions
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 10:41
The move is viewed by some as a sign the Indian government is warming up to cryptocurrencies. India Mulls Imposing 18% Tax on Bitcoin Transactions
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 10:41
The move is viewed by some as a sign the Indian government is warming up to cryptocurrencies. Voyager Digital Takes System Offline Following Cyberattack
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 10:18
Voyager reassured its customers that no funds or personal information were compromised but warned it will take time to get its app back online again. Voyager Digital Back Online After Cyberattack
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 29. 10:18
Voyager reassured its customers no funds or personal information were compromised but warned it will take time to get its app back online again. Coinbase to Suspend XRP Trading Following SEC Suit Against Ripple
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 22:30
Coinbase said it will suspend trading of XRP, the cryptocurrency at the heart of an SEC lawsuit against Ripple Labs. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hovers Around $27K While ETH/BTC Pair Goes Bullish
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 21:20
Bitcoin takes a break after record price-setting Sunday while some traders are plowing BTC into ETH. Who Insures the Insurer? Cover Protocol Attack Exposes DeFi’s Promise and Peril
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 20:10
Defi insurer Cover Protocol, designed to reduce smart contract failure risks, was exploited by a bug in its smart contract on Monday morning. SEC Disapproves BOX Security’s Request to Report Stock Trading Data on Ethereum Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 20:06
BOX proposed a rule change to the SEC for using the Ethereum blockchain to record and publishing end-of-day securities ownership balances. OKCoin to Suspend XRP Trading and Deposits on January 4
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 20:06
OKCoin said it will suspend XRP trading and deposits on its crypto exchange, effective on January 4, 2021, according to its statement on Monday afternoon. The exchange specified two key dates along the suspension timeline. “At 3 a.m. UTC time on January 4, the exchange’s users who have borrowed from the XRP/USD margin pair (incl. […] OKCoin to Suspend XRP Trading and Deposits on Jan. 4
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 20:06
OKCoin became the latest exchange to suspend XRP trading and deposits as of early next year. Bitcoin, Bank Coins and Bonds, feat. George Goncalves
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 19:00
A macro and bond specialist joins NLW to discuss the economics of 2021. Lending Platform Vauld Raises $2M to Grow Into a Full Crypto Bank
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 18:00
Vauld, formerly called Bank of Hodlers, raised $2 million in a round led by Pantera Capital to expand its crypto banking platform. Cover Protocol May Launch New Token Following Attack
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 17:30
Cover Protocol announced it's exploring launching a new COVER token through the snapshot before the attack by a "white hat" hacker on Monday morning. SEC Obtains Emergency Asset Freeze Against Virgil Capital
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 17:20
Stefan Qin, the 23-year-old founder of Virgil Capital, has been accused by the SEC of “fabricated records” for failing to redeem $3.5 million in investments and attempting to withdraw $1.7 million in investor funds to pay off Chinese loan sharks. LISTEN: Charles Cascarilla – PayPal Whisperer – Most Influential 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 17:00
In this special episode of Markets Daily, CoinDesk Podcasts editor Adam B. Levine reads Zack Seward's profile of Charles Cascarilla, one of CoinDesk's Most Influential People in 2020. 2020 Saw the Fewest Bitcoin ‘Obituaries’ in 8 Years
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 16:53
Bitcoin has only “died” 11 times this year. Bitcoin Mining Company Riot Blockchain Passes $1B in Market Cap
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 16:30
Riot's value was less than $50 million when it started mining bitcoin three years ago. Whale Sightings Become Scarce, Removing Downward Pressure on Bitcoin: Analyst
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 16:16
Big bitcoin balance holders, or "whales," are moving less crypto onto exchanges, signaling some reduction of sell-side pressure, according to CryptoQuant. Charting Asia’s Dominant FinTech Frontier
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 16:00
Asia looks poised to continue its trajectory towards digital dominance, says the co-founder of Zilliqa. That Decoupling Sound: China, the US and a Year of CBDCs
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 15:00
This year China and the U.S. faced off over trade and technology bans. But the battler for monetary hegemony has only just begun. XRP Is a Crypto Asset in Japan, Not a Security, Ripple Partner SBI Claims
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 14:53
The SBI Holdings statement refers to a research article by Sadakazu Osaki of the Nomura Research Institute indicating under Japanese law XRP is a "cryptocurrency asset" and not a security. Cover Protocol Attack Perpetrated by ‘White Hat,’ Funds Returned, Hacker Claims
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 14:24
The decentralized finance (DeFI) insurance project Cover Protocol was hacked earlier Monday in an infinite printing scheme, causing the price of the Cover token to plunge. Hours later, a so-called ‘white hacker’ claimed responsibility for the attack, saying all funds had been returned. The exploiter has cashed out over $4 million including about 1400 either, […] The Rise of the Bitcoin Class
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 14:00
How a VC working in China finally convinced her Dad to buy into Bitcoin. The winning argument: Protection against government seizure. Marathon Patent Agrees to Buy 70K ASIC Miners From Bitmain for $170M
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 28. 13:39
The announcement comes after a holiday weekend in which the price of bitcoin hit a succession of new all-time highs. Crypto Long & Short: The Christmas Poem Edition
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 22:00
Looking back on the year in bitcoin and crypto, with rhymes. Israelis Must Now Disclose Crypto Holdings: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 16:51
Dozens of Israelis who own digital currencies have recently received notification telling them they must fully disclose their assets for taxation purposes. BlackRock Seeks VP Blockchain Lead to ‘Drive Demand’ for Firm’s Crypto Offerings
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 16:14
The investment giant has posted a job vacancy for an NY-based VP blockchain lead to help with the valuation of crypto assets. CME’s Ether Futures Indicate Institutions Will Start Buying ETH in 2021, Messari Analyst Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 16:04
CME Group’s recent announcement that it will launch ether (ETH) futures on Feb. 8, 2021, is the “writing on the wall” that institutions will being buying the cryptocurrency next year, according to a pair of tweets by Ryan Watkins, an analyst at crypto data provider Messari. Institutions Will Start Buying Ether in 2021, Messari Analyst Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 16:04
CME Group’s recent announcement that it will launch ether (ETH) futures on Feb. 8, 2021, is the “writing on the wall” that institutions will being buying the cryptocurrency next year, according to a pair of tweets by Ryan Watkins, an analyst at crypto data provider Messari. Ether Trades Above $700 for the First Time Since 2018
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 16:03
Ether is up over 11% in the past 24 hours. DLT Regulation in 2020: Backwards or Sideways?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 16:00
Regulators are no longer standing on the sidelines of distributed ledger innovation, says Gibraltar’s Minister for Digital and Financial Services. Proof-of-Stake Was Bigger Than Eth 2.0 in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 15:00
Four of the top nine crypto assets by market cap are on a path to proof-of-stake, says the CEO of Staked. Bitcoin Tops $28K for 1st Time, Hours After Crossing $27K; Market Cap Now Tops $500B
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 14:43
After tearing through $27,000 for the first time ever only a few hours before, the price of bitcoin surged past $28,000 Sunday morning as the leading cryptocurrency’s recent meteoric rise continues. BTC’s market value now exceeds $500 billion. Bitcoin Tops $28K for 1st Time, Hours After Crossing $27K; Market Cap Now Exceeds $500B
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 14:43
The price of the leading cryptocurrency has risen about 14% in the last 48 hours. Sound Money vs. the Great Reset, feat. Mark Moss
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 14:00
One of the most popular economics and bitcoin YouTube host joins NLW for a conversation about how to make 2021 better. Crypto’s Choice: Join the Financial System or Fight It
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 13:00
The crypto industry faces a momentous choice. Does it integrate with the existing financial system's rules? Or does it choose to fight for its anti-status quo principles? Bitcoin Tops $27K for First Time, Has Risen More Than $2.5K in a Little Over a Day
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 06:21
After hitting $25,000 on Dec. 25 and $26,000 on Dec. 26, quite naturally the price of bitcoin (BTC) soared past $27,000 early on Dec. 27 as the leading cryptocurrency’s recent meteoric rise continues. Bitcoin Soars Past $27K, Has Risen More Than $2.5K in a Little Over a Day; Market Cap Now Tops $500B
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 06:21
Year to date bitcoin is up more than 270%. Bitcoin Soars Past $27K for 1st Time, Up More Than $2K in a Day; Market Cap Now Tops $500B
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 06:21
Year to date, bitcoin is up more than 270%. Bitcoin Soars Past $27K for 1st Time, Up $2K in a Day; Market Cap Now Tops $500B
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 06:21
Year to date, bitcoin is up more than 270%. Fed’s Powell Wins Forbes’ Crypto Person of the Year Honors; Do They Give Awards for Snark?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 27. 00:48
A side effect of the Fed's medicine for the pandemic-stricken U.S. economy was to create conditions ideal for the rise of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin Tops $26K for First Time, Less Than a Day After Passing 25K
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 20:43
The leading cryptocurrency set another all-time high this month. Bitcoin Tops $26K for First Time, Less Than a Day After Passing $25K
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 20:43
The leading cryptocurrency set another all-time high this month. B2C2 Becomes Latest Crypto Market-Maker to Stop XRP Trading: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 20:05
Non-U.S. clients can still trade the token but need to pre-fund all short trades, the report said. Three Market Trends Fueled Enterprise DLT Adoption in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 16:00
Hedera Hashgraph's CEO says integrating novel technologies with existing enterprise systems will drive adoption in the years ahead. Deribit Adding Options to Allow Bitcoin Traders to Bet on Rally to $120K and Beyond
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 15:25
A week ago last Thursday, Deribit made news by introducing call and put options at the $100,000 strike price. Deribit Adding Options to Allow Bitcoin Traders to Bet on Rally to $120K, $140K
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 15:25
A week ago last Thursday, Deribit made news by introducing call and put options at the $100,000 strike price. Digital Currencies May Make SWIFT Redundant, Says Russian Central Bank: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 14:05
Digital currencies may challenge and someday could make redundant the SWIFT global banking payment system, according to a Central Bank of Russia official, Russia Today reported. Read more: Bank of Russia Chair: Digital Ruble Is No Threat to Banks Central Banks Gone Wild! Feat. Bill Barhydt
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 14:00
The founder of mobile crypto bank Abra discusses the massive expansion of global central bank balance sheets. Now Is the Time for Enterprises to Look at ETH 2.0
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 12:00
Staking on Ethereum 2.0 is a business opportunity for early adopters in 2021. Building the Next Wave of Web 3.0
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 10:00
Building an internet we can trust requires trustless protocols. Bitcoin Hits $25K for First Time Ever
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 03:40
The event happened just a week after the leading cryptocurrency broke $24k. Bitcoin Hits $25K for First Time Ever, Approaches $26K
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 03:40
The event happened just a week after the leading cryptocurrency broke $24,000. Turkey to Pilot Digital Currency in 2021, Says Central Bank Governor
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 26. 01:38
Naci A?bal's comments would place Turkey on the fast track to central bank digital currency. Goodbye, BitBargain
Bitbargain.com
2020. Dec. 25. 19:34
We have arrived to the end of an era.
BitBargain launched in 2012, during Christmas. I was the only vendor for the first two days: my first trade was selling 10 BTC for £85 (yes, £8.5 per one bitcoin).
Bitnumus, Pucilowski and a few other vendors soon joined in. Until that point, they had been OTC trading on #bitcoin-otc and selling bitcoins for cash via Localbitcoins.com, which back then did not have online transfers yet - they were all about cash. Within a few weeks of BitBargain’s launch, they too implemented offers for online trading. After a programme on the BBC talked about crypto and showed BitBargain, our platform took off and became successful.
The intention of this post is to take a trip down memory lane, look back at the challenges, the successes, explain why BitBargain is closing down instead of becoming a regulated UK entity and offer hints on what the future will look like.
2012 was a very different time. Mt.Gox was THE exchange in town where you could send £1000’s without ID verification and get bitcoin in return, usually the same day. BitBargain did not ask for ID either (but you did get your coins in 5 minutes as opposed to several hours on Mt.Gox). You couldn’t ID verify on BitBargain even if you wanted to. Getting your bank account suspended for buying or selling crypto was unheard of in our circles.
It didn’t take very long for this system to be exploited by criminals and noticed by banks. I remember trying to deposit money into Mt.Gox and getting an error on HSBC saying the account was unable to receive funds. It’s no wonder they were the first big target of fraudsters. This problem had very quickly reached BitBargain vendors also.
We found out the hard way that allowing just anyone with no reputation, trading history or identification to buy £1000’s worth of bitcoins was a bad idea. We had also found out the hard way that banks just pour fuel on the fire instead of helping out. For that first trade gone wrong, a vendor’s bank account was frozen for months along with all of his other assets that had nothing to do with the trade. Without crypto, he would not have been able to pay his rent. I was later put in a similar situation when HSBC had blocked my personal and business accounts. Their reason stated through an unofficial channel was that I sent and received 1 GBP payments which were for verifying bank accounts and for some reason they thought it would be better to close my account than to send an email, text me or call me to say it was a problem for them.
Ever since that reality check and the understanding that fraudsters presented a significant danger to the business with banks just making the situation worse, we have adapted. When phone verification wasn’t enough, ID verification was added. When passports weren’t enough, selfies were required. When cash deposits became hot potato, we stopped offering that payment method.
I remember being on a family trip in Italy when reports of fraud came in for accounts which verified using Polish IDs and ended up sending money from a different account. At the first place to sit down with WiFi, I kicked the fraudster off a trade in progress. That same day selfies were introduced (holiday coding, yay!) and not much later we started attaching remitter names to the trades to be able to track fraud and notice in time if someone was using a third party bank account or violating policies by creating new accounts. We got rid of cash deposits altogether.
Thanks to these steps taken, fraud rate has been hovering near 0% since 2013, even in 2020. The unique counter-fraud measures combined with the cooperation of sellers resulted in something special, providing vendors with a safe platform that was unlike Localbitcoins or any other marketplace at the time. Shutting down fraudsters took a concentrated effort and it worked, not only in the short term.
The banking side was a bit more problematic. Not just on the bitcoin front. I remember an article about this guy who wanted to buy a car in cash and so he went to his bank to take out cash, just a few thousand pounds. The bank would not give him his own money until he showed them the advert for the car. These same banks suspended the bank accounts of their clients for simply using the word ‘BITCOIN’ in the reference. These same banks rejected transfers to a list of bank accounts owned by reputable exchanges abroad. These same banks sided with fraudsters even when it would have taken two minutes of investigation to find out without a shadow of doubt where the responsibility lied. These same banks suspended business bank accounts that had no fraud or any type of issues, just for suspicion of bitcoin trading. These same banks went as far as to put out a false fraud alert on vendors to prevent them from opening a bank account elsewhere.
I understand that some of these drastic measures were in response to rampant fraud, but they were inadequate and often came from incompetence, sometimes even clear malice. The expression “to throw the baby out with the water” comes to mind. The banks did much harm to not just the crypto community, but many legitimate clients of theirs. Banks expected us to do the impossible to counter fraud, but most online banking would not show the sort code and account number of the sender. Two banks even went as far as allowing the sender to set ANY remitter name they liked. Things like these made our job next to impossible. But we still survived.
Despite the hardships, most buyers rarely ever noticed much of it. Come to BitBargain, follow the instructions, buy your £100 worth of crypto, withdraw. It was that simple. There were several key reasons for BitBargain trades being so fast and smooth and problem-free.
- only the most relevant instructions were presented to the buyers along the way as they came closer and closer to the actual trade- we have a very extensive seller howto which is probably useful reading material for all P2P/OTC vendors everywhere, not just BitBargain- we had a strict seller test to ensure that all vendors knew the policies, understood how to communicate efficiently and handle tough situations- the “going online” method - sellers had to be active and respond within minutes, otherwise they would get signed off- SMS notifications to my phone and me jumping out the bed whenever there was a situation in which I could offer assistance- the ability for buyers to ping the vendor with a text message if there was no response- a reliable central ID verification to relieve vendors of the heavy work- taking the time to communicate with buyers and sellers to explain what was going on and why- removing buyers and sellers swiftly if they acted in bad faith or seemed consistently unable to follow instructions
It wouldn’t be right to speak only about the successes. Some things didn’t go exactly to plan. One such example was the minprice() feature. The idea was that vendors could use this function in their price formula to make sure they were competitive and didn’t offer coins at a price that was too high compared to other vendors. I expected this feature to push the prices down a little to a level where it still made it profitable for vendors to sell, but buyers wouldn’t have to pay much more than if they used competing marketplaces. Sure enough, it went the opposite way - encouraging a price cartel. Of course I didn’t mind vendors taking an extra, as buyers didn’t mind paying the markup for the quick and reliable service. But when you align your prices inside a closed system and ignore the rest of the world, eventually you distance yourself from reality and you chase away buyers. So this feature was removed in the end. Instead, I made a quicker seller test: getting more vendors to join increased competition and drove prices lower. The memory of minprice() will always remain with me as a stereotype of a solution that sounds good on the surface but ironically achieves the opposite of what it was meant to do.
After around 2014, things became less eventful. And that’s a good thing. I have the vendors to thank for that. They have been the backbone of BitBargain, they were the ones doing all the trading. They were the ones who had to get out to obtain bank accounts whenever one was closed without a good reason. They were the ones holding bags of coins and being subjected to price drops. They were under constant stress of having to compete with other vendors. They were the ones who had to deal with fraud attempts and the occasional drunk buyer. The regular vendors on BitBargain are all great people, mostly introverted, intelligent, helpful, fair, reasonable. They were a pleasure to work with.
There are so many great stories and so many people I should have talked about (R.I.P. aldur1) who were essential to BitBargain becoming a success. But I understand most of you are reading this curious to find out what is happening, why it is happening and what the future holds. So let’s get into that instead.
The counter-fraud measures we employed along with monitoring and sensible trading limits have covered not just the fraud aspect but also helped to avoid money laundering and comply with all kinds of regulations. When there was actual crime committed, we were there to help out the authorities (unlike the other way around, when a vendor was defrauded through a stolen bank account).
We would get a data disclosure request document by email from a police officer which included the type of crime being committed, the name of the person and some information about how they are connected to BitBargain. And they got the information they wanted: I would do the lookups, fill out the form, visit the post office and mail the physical letter. There were no crime syndicates using BitBargain to launder money, we were not a btc-e type operation, all the vendors and myself had incentives to keep the marketplace clean. And we did. I even had police pass my name around as someone they could turn to for help. I’ve heard other crypto marketplaces were just as helpful.
However, in addition to the reasonable requests we got, there were also some cases that worried me. Here are some anecdotes that are necessary to be aware of as we go forward to the regulation side and my decision to no longer have my crypto business in the UK.
- In one case, the investigator demanded a user’s details after clicking through 3 different levels of clusters on WalletExplorer.com. He was ignorant about what shared wallets were or how they worked. Luckily after a few emails I managed to explain where he went wrong and pointed him in the right direction without revealing any customer information. He thanked me and I hope he found the culprit in the end.
- Sometimes we would get emails from police which included in the CC field a long list of crypto businesses, domestic and foreign, addressing us and others at the same time without having any idea if we are involved in the case or not. I guess I can understand this as a last-resort option, but I’m still not convinced that it is appropriate.
- There is such a thing as “too much information” - once, the police disclosed not just the basic details of the person they were looking for, but they for some reason included a plaintext password in the report which belonged to the user. That is very irresponsible in my book.
- The FBI has a habit of posting illegal items on marketplaces and wait for criminals to bite the hook. You could argue that some listings come very close to entrapment. In at least two cases, it trickled down to me having to deal with it. A notable case that made news is the story of Kuntal Patel.
- I’ve met in person a UK trader who was using Localbitcoins. He was a lorry driver and occasionally sold bitcoins. One small trade he did in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong person resulted in the authorities charging him with a crime, seizing his assets, searching his home and when the case started falling apart, they put pressure on him and used tactics that no government should. When we last talked a long time ago, he was about to take them to court. I don’t know if it’s even possible to do.
- In one case, the NCA demanded information about a bulk list of transactions that had nothing to do with BitBargain. The policy is that we don’t reveal if a user exists or not, unless there is reasonable suspicion that they committed a crime. Simply revealing that they are a user on the platform could be twisted into getting a court order. So I responded that I am not at liberty to disclose the identity of any users based on the request. This did not go down well with them, so they said they would get a court order to force me into compliance. I said okay. I haven’t heard from them since. My guess is that they put on this bluff and sent the same request to several bitcoin companies. Or they were just going based off bad blockchain analysis information.
- Most of the requests we did not comply with originated from blockchain analysis based information. Blockchain analysis is essentially a best guess of a proprietary algorithm which scans the blockchain, the web, the dark web and all kinds of data sources, then tries to connect different addresses, group them into clusters, make a guess as to what entity owns the cluster, then present information about where those wallets sent coins and where they received coins from. Busting down the front door of someone based on such approximations is highly inappropriate and unreasonable in my opinion, though it is an accepted practice in the United States for example. It is important to mention that some of the BA based requests asked for information we did not have. This means that the specific tool they used incorrectly claimed that a transaction or address belonged to us.
Those in power want as much control over crypto as they have over your personal bank account. Some of them want this with good intentions without much consideration about balancing their power against constitutional rights of the people, others need it only to stay in power. They demanded a solution. Predictably, the industry jumped right on it and came up with something that would pass. And it’s good business. Some of these companies ask for tens of thousands of dollars a year to give you access to their database and tools. And they’re not all bad. Most of the time you can figure out the name of the exchange by simply providing a transaction ID. You can check out an exchange and see how much coin is going to dark web suspects. Overall, it’s a good tool to have, but at the end of the day it’s still just a best guess by a computer software.
Even when blockchain analysis spits out the the correct guess, as we have seen the authorities may combine it with other results or other pieces of information and come to a wrong conclusion because they just do not know how to interpret it all. And just because you win the case in court, your life can still be ruined in the process.
But my main issue isn’t even a small number of innocent people’s doors being kicked down erroneously. Blockchain analysis will affect all exchanges and crypto businesses in the coming years. It will not be used just to track down criminals or kick hardcore darknet market users to keep their wallet clean.
In the beginning, nobody did any blockchain analysis. It did not exist. In the next stage, some businesses started using it. But it wasn’t mandatory and you had to receive coins from a well known darknet market to get a high score on blockchain analysis to potentially get in trouble. Now you’re considered suspicious if you used a marketplace and not an exchange. Coinjoin counts as high risk. Gambling is high risk. As you use entities that are paranoid about keeping their coins clean and adhering to all the regulations, your risk scores will continue to increase and without you even knowing why, your deposits will become rejected, you may be asked to supply documents or lose the coins, your account may become suspended without you having any clue what you did wrong. And quite possibly you didn’t do anything wrong. But that won’t matter.
The goal post, the risk score threshold will keep moving along this trend until the point where you will be afraid of using your personal wallet, donating to someone online, receiving bitcoins from anywhere except for regulated exchanges. At that point, crypto will be akin to a regular bank account. You won’t have a bitcoin wallet, you will have accounts to websites. If you think I’m exaggerating, here is an article from just a week ago: https://www.coindesk.com/self-hosted-bitcoin-wallets-become-front-line-in-fight-over-crypto-regulations
And so we have arrived to regulations. In Hungarian, there is a saying: “to fall off the other side of the horse” - loosely meaning “to go to the other extreme”. Given what went down with Mt.Gox, I understand why some felt the need to regulate exchanges. But in my very personal opinion, we’ve gone overboard. I disagree with the following:
- having to ask ID from everyone, even if they only want to buy £200 worth of coins - storing their documents and personal information for years- giving access to authorities to query any transaction and customer info instantly (this is also in the roadmap)- being forced to use expensive and unreliable blockchain analysis services, eventually stop providing service to everyone who isn’t depositing from another regulated exchange (I expect we will come very close to this eventually)- paper-pushing, form filling, sending documents that look authentic but cannot be reasonably verified by the crypto businesses, not really preventing money laundering or fraud, just removing responsibility, but not really removing responsibility, meanwhile making users jump through useless hoops that drive many of them away from crypto for good- masses of innocent people being interrogated at a police station about what transaction X was, 14 months ago (once we were requested by the police to provide information on something from over 3 years prior)- having to hire separate compliance people and a legal team even just for having a custodial wallet- regulating crypto-to-crypto conversions which do not involve fiat- putting up all kinds of delays, road blocks, challenges and keep increasing these as regulations progress in a stricter direction
Before 5MLD in around 2016, I think the balance was pretty good. We kept criminals away, ID was required for vendors, regular traders and high amounts. We prevented smurf accounts. We cooperated with police requests, we used blockchain analysis in some cases and kept the cluster clean. Many have learned from Mt.Gox’s bad example, exchanges have gotten much more stable and I don’t think regulations were the most significant driving force behind this improvement. Yes, regulations are important to draw in corporate money and to keep big businesses from failing big. But forcing regulation on anyone just hosting a custodial wallet and not allowing even a few people to put their trust in a startup service is not how it should be.
Back in January of 2019 when in compliance with 5MLD I put all accounts on mandatory ID verification, it did not feel right at all. It raised the question “how far am I willing to go?” - the answer is, not much further. The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) are now in charge of crypto in the UK and they forbid all UK businesses from offering a custodial wallet or trading bitcoins without getting prior approval. Thus, BitBargain is closing down, redirecting buyers and sellers to a chatroom and allowing them to verify each other easily. At least chatrooms are not regulated (yet). The chatroom’s address is BitResident.com by the way, some vendors are already there, waiting to see how this pans out. If you are a vendor, you are more than welcome to join. There is no registration, just sign in with your BitBargain account before opening the page.
While I do not agree with the specifics of the regulation, I genuinely wish the best to those crypto businesses that still wish to continue their journey within the borders of the United Kingdom. That is certainly the correct business decision. After most UK vendors disappear, the remaining ones will no doubt see a large volume of trading. Even from the buyers’ perspective, any crypto business is better than nothing. I have compiled a list of vendors, marketplaces and exchanges to share some love and drive some traffic to them. The list is available in the #suggestions channel over at BitResident.com.
I wanted to go into some other subjects involving trends in the United Kingdom that are not tied to crypto, but they may be divisive, so I will skip on those. My only suggestion for everyone is to read Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley’s Brave New World again, then compare fiction to the reality around you.
Personally, I will be busy with a couple of things: technical solutions for a regulated UK business (I’ve made a nifty and flexible wallet system to handle ledgers, deposits, withdrawals), maintaining order and entertaining guests on BitResident.com (hopefully it won’t be empty) and some other undisclosed projects. I highly recommend at least idling around in the community for another few months as there is a possible reward involved to those who are active. On top of being part of a great crypto community of course.
Again, I want to sincerely thank everyone who has used BitBargain in the past, whether for buying or selling. My life would not have been the same and I am very thankful to have gotten to know all you wonderful people. I wish for all of you good health, true freedom and heavy bags of coins that just keep going up in value.
Martin
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Bitbargain.com
2020. Dec. 22. 01:41
A beta version of our crypto trading community is now open. There is no registration: if you are signed in to your BitBargain account, simply visit bitresident.com and you will be able to chat in the #crypto-chat, #support and #trading channels. Everybody’s username matches their BitBargain username, only traders can open private chats with you.
Reasons to stick around:
It’s a safe meeting place for over 100,000 BitBargain crypto usersYou may get a better price here than the exchanges or marketplacesThere is no trading fee, it’s all self-serve, all over the counterThere is already a network of trust built up that you can verify and rely onDiscuss news, events related to bitcoin, ethereum and altcoinsLearn about new ways to buy and sell cryptoLearn about wallets and securityShare your experience in investments and services, hear from othersIt’s good to have a fallback when platforms are being closed down or enforce strict rulesRewards are given to traders actively using the platform to exchange assetsSometimes we will do airdrops and other lucrative surprisesThe only thing we ask is that you refrain from dragging users away from the community to external platforms as we are in the process of building it up. Trading should be done in private chats, without pushing your trading partner to leave the platform. However, you can request an introduction to your crypto trading website. If it’s worthy, we will be happy to add it to the list of suggestions in the #support chat. We expect that most users will prefer to conduct trades on a new web platform and will try out the suggested links. But we hope some sellers and buyers will keep trading going.
Try it out here: https://bitresident.com/
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CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 15. 12:07
Bankhaus von der Heydt partnered with Bitbond to launch its euro-backed stablecoin on Stellar last week. Bitcoin May Have Hit Wall of Profit Takers Around $19,500: Analyst
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 15. 11:24
Huobi Global saw an influx of larger-than-average bitcoin deposits soon before the price drop, an analyst said. Kadena Onboards Celo’s Dollar Stablecoin, Plots January Launch for Decentralized Exchange
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 15. 11:00
The hybrid blockchain maker said it is collaborating with fintech firm Celo to on-board its stablecoin, cUSD, to Kadena’s platform using a trustless bridge. Grayscale Now Has $13B in Crypto Assets Under Management
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 15. 10:36
Grayscale's bitcoin and ether trusts now make up almost the entire $13 billion in AUM value. OCC Economist Cites Benefits of Issuing Bank Charters to Stablecoin Providers
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 15. 09:38
The OCC's head economist said in a paper that chartering stablecoin providers would offer benefits to consumers, as well as to the firms themselves. How Israeli VCs Are Doubling Down on DeFi Startups
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 15. 08:52
The three co-founders of Collider Ventures agree Israel’s vibrant crypto industry waned, yet didn’t fizzle, throughout 2020. Banca Generali Leads $14M Round in Italian Crypto Custody Firm Conio
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 15. 08:30
Banca Generali, a subsidiary of Italy’s largest insurer, will also help its customers hold bitcoin following the $14 million Series B. Google Down: The Perils of Centralization
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 21:56
It was a jarring reminder of the hidden costs of the easy-to-use, centralized systems that permeate the web, and just how taxing or debilitating they can be. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes Past $19.2K; Ether at 3% of BTC Price
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 21:33
Bitcoin is making gains after a strong volume weekend while ether’s percentage of BTC price shows it may have room to climb. JPMorgan Discusses $600B in Potential New Bitcoin Demand
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 20:00
MassMutual’s $100M BTC investment has the potential to open a massive new investment category, according to analysts. Square Crypto’s 20th Grant Will Support Bitcoin Design, User Experience
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 20:00
Square Crypto is issuing another Bitcoin developer grant for research on Bitcoin design and user experience. Bloccelerate VC Raises $12M Fund to Bet on Enterprise Blockchain Adoption
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 18:43
The Seattle-based firm plans to invest in 10-15 ventures in the blockchain space over the next two to three years. Microsoft, EY Expand Blockchain Platform for Gaming Rights to Include Payments
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 18:32
Microsoft and Ernst & Young LLP announced plans to use a blockchain platform to allow Microsoft’s Xbox gaming partners, artists, and content creators to track and manage their payments and royalty contracts. Blockchain Bites: Google Goes Down, Nexus CEO and US Treasury Get Hacked
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 17:49
Yearn continues to rapidly expand through acquisitions, leading some to call it the Amazon of DeFi. While a U.S. Treasury hack serves as a reminder of the amount of financial data in circulation. Coinstar Expands Its Coinme Bitcoin ATM Fleet to 5,000
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 17:40
Coinme-powered bitcoin ATMs have sold 650% more bitcoins this year than in 2019. Ukraine Oligarch’s Troubled US Steel Plant Has Been Quietly Mining Bitcoin: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 16:24
The Kentucky-based CC Metals & Alloys steel plant owned by Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky is mining bitcoin as other activities have stopped, according to a report. Evercore Says PayPal’s Crypto Offering Could Bring Big Business Boost
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 15:54
An Evercore analyst named PayPal as the top payments stock and said its recently launched cryptocurrency offering could boost margins. How the Incoming Administration Can Fix Crypto Regulation
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 15:26
From securities law to DeFi, there's a lot for U.S. regulatory agencies to clarify about crypto in the year ahead. Band Protocol Becomes First Blockchain Project to Join OpenAPI Initiative
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 15:04
Band Protocol will help create a common standard enabling blockchain applications to easily leverage APIs and data. Buterin Warns Followers Not to Take Out Personal Loans to Buy Crypto
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 14:27
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin took to Twitter to warn his followers not to take personal loans to purchase cryptocurrencies. First Mover: Horrible 2020 Economy Proved Best Thing for Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 14:00
In 2020, bitcoin went from fringe investment to the talk of Wall Street, as the coronavirus-induced recession spurred recovery plans built around stimulus. Crypto Is Booming in Economically Challenged Argentina
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 14:00
Argentina's crypto industry saw record trading volumes this year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and economic hardship. Mergers Position Yearn Finance as the Amazon of DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 13:19
Yearn Finance looks like it could assemble the Amazon of DeFi. If it does it, it will get there like everything else in crypto: way faster. CEO of DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Hacked for $8M in NXM Tokens
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 13:11
Nexus Mutual's CEO, Hugh Karp, lost the tokens after an attacker gained remote access to his computer. Bitcoin Exchanges Flood London’s Metro With Adverts
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 12:15
Two cryptocurrency exchanges chose to kick off advertising campaigns on London's Underground system Monday. Bitcoin Still on Track to Breach $20K in Coming Weeks: Analysts
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 11:49
Bitcoin's revived uptrend could soon lead to a much-anticipated breakout above the $20,000 mark, according to several analysts. Crypto Bank Sygnum Tokenizes Shares, Eyes Public Offering
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 10:47
The regulated Swiss firm is now eyeing a dual listing of shares in Switzerland and Singapore in partnership with the SIX Digital Exchange. MassMutual’s $100M Bitcoin Investment Marks Adoption Milestone: JPMorgan
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 10:01
JPMorgan analysts said MassMutual's recent $100 million bitcoin purchases are a sign of growing mainstream acceptance for the cryptocurrency. MassMutual’s Bitcoin Buy May Presage $600B Institutional Flood: JPMorgan
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 10:01
JPMorgan analysts said MassMutual's recent $100 million bitcoin purchases are a sign of growing mainstream acceptance for the cryptocurrency. Ex-People’s Bank Chief Says Digital Yuan Not Planned to Replace Global Currencies
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 09:40
"We are not like Libra and we don’t have an ambition to replace existing currencies,” said a former governor of the People's Bank of China. Binance, OKEx Payments Partner Banxa Set to Make Milestone Stock Exchange Listing
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 14. 08:52
The crypto payments infrastructure provider is set to list on a Canadian stock exchange in what's being claimed as a world first. Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin’s Relationship With Gold Is More Complicated Than It Looks
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 13. 22:01
Just because gold is losing momentum and bitcoin is gaining it doesn't mean investors are selling gold to buy bitcoin – not yet, anyway. Fidelity’s Custody Business Around Bitcoin ‘Incredibly Successful’: Johnson
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 13. 20:48
Fidelity Investments CEO Abby Johnson says the mutual fund giant's custody business around bitcoin has been "incredibly successful" and has a "tremendous pipeline." Saylor Hits Back at Claims MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Trove Makes It an ETF
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 13. 20:22
The MicroStrategy CEO took to Twitter to dismiss widespread speculation that his company's recent massive purchases of bitcoin have turned it into an investment firm or de facto ETF. How Much Debt Can a Country Handle?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 13. 14:00
As conventional wisdom grows that central banks can go more deeply into debt than previously thought, one economist asks, how much is too much? Bank of France’s Deputy Governor Discusses CBDC Progress, Regulatory Changes
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 12. 21:49
The Bank of France’s deputy governor said there has been a “hands-on approach” with the bank’s experiment to launch a digital euro for the general public. The Bitcoin Banking Battle Heats Up
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 12. 14:00
Banks are moving into crypto and crypto companies are trying to become banks, so how does it all play out? FinCEN Encourages Banks to Share Customer Information With Each Other
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 22:15
The guidance is apt to chafe privacy advocates, inside and outside the crypto space, who are already uneasy about the honeypot that FinCEN’s suspicious activity report database has become. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Holding at $18K; Active Ethereum Addresses up 140% in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 21:28
Bitcoin’s price dipped below $18,000 for the third straight day while an increase in active Ethereum addresses is fundamentally positive. DeFi Game Aavegotchi Preps for Jan. 4 Mainnet Launch With NFT Auctions
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 20:11
Aavegotchi – a retro, Tamagotchi-inspired game that came to life at the end of DeFi Summer – is launching in full on Jan. 4. Dispute Resolution Protocols Can Help Enterprise Adopt Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 20:02
A new World Economic Forum report highlights the importance of dispute resolution for enterprise blockchain projects. Why a Massive 169-Year-Old Insurance Company Just Bought $100M in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 20:00
MassMutual becomes the latest announced institutional buyer of bitcoin, and this one could be even more significant in terms of precedent. What Is XRP, and How Is It Related to Ripple?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 19:37
XRP is a digital asset and cryptocurrency issued and partly managed by Ripple, a payment solutions company. Aegis Custody Clears Hurdle in Bid for South Dakota Trust Charter
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 18:08
Aegis Custody wants to build a tokenized bridge between U.S. investors and trade finance opportunities in Asia. Privacy Coin Advocates Persevere Amid Multiple Crypto Exchange Delistings
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 17:58
As delisting for privacy coins spreads, advocates argue that not only should regulators want them on exchanges but they should tell exchanges what they need to do to be compliant. Women in Tech Say Proposed STABLE Act Harms Those It Claims to Protect
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 17:38
Women of color from the cryptocurrency industry are concerned the STABLE Act would make wealth disparities in the U.S. much worse. This One Graph Shows Ether Going From CeFi to DeFi: Glassnode
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 17:29
Data indicates DeFi could take a huge bite out of CeFi when it comes to the ether cryptocurrency. MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-Driven Offering Boosted to $650M After Notes Buyer Bought $100M More
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 17:14
MicroStrategy's debt raise resulted in an estimated $639 million for bitcoin purchases. Money Reimagined: Bitcoin’s Tug of War as Wall Street Moves In
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 17:14
As Wall Street buys bitcoin, crypto faces a fight for its soul. On the one side is mainstream acceptance. On the other: its cypherpunk roots. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Whales Throwing Their Weight Around, Virgil Griffith’s Rights
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 17:01
There are more bitcoin "whales" than ever, and new data shows how they drive market movements. Meet the 19-Year-Old Ukrainian Lawmaker With Millions in Monero
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 16:55
A 19-year old Rostislav Solod is a Ukrainian politician and a monero whale dreaming of launching his own token Revolut App Adds 4 Cryptos to Buying, Selling Service
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 16:14
The fintech firm added eos, omg network, tezos and 0x for its European users. SDX Chief Gets Philosophical About Crypto’s Swiss-Singapore Connection
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 15:58
The crypto corridor connecting Switzerland and Singapore is firming up, involving many of the usual suspects in banking, custody and trading. Sweden Considering Whether to Switch to the E-Krona: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 15:08
Sweden's central bank has begun to study the feasibility of moving the country to a digital currency. Multicoin Capital Leads $1.15M Seed Round for DeFi Protocol Swivel Finance
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 14:42
The decentralized protocol says its offerings of fixed-rate lending and interest-rate derivatives will place it in a unique position in Defi. First Mover: Stimulus Bet Wins Even as Bitcoin Slips Below $18K
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 14:10
MassMutual's push into bitcoin shows increasing adoption – of the narrative that the cryptocurrency can work as a hedge against central-bank money printing. Virgil Griffith Still Doesn’t Know What Exact Crimes He Is Accused of, Attorneys Say
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 13:23
Attorneys for Virgil Griffith want the U.S. government to specify the charges he’s facing, rather than a broad claim that he violated U.S. sanctions. Wallets With Over 1,000 Bitcoin Have Hit Record Number: Chainalysis
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 12:56
The data backs the popular narrative that institutional bitcoin investors have been leading the 2020 price rally. Bitcoin Whales Buy High, Sell Low; Retail Investors Chase Rallies: Data
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 12:00
Data from OKEx gives one explanation of how bitcoin whales were able to influence the market during the rallies. Bitcoin Whales Buy Low, Sell High; Retail Investors Chase Rallies: Data
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 12:00
Data from OKEx gives one explanation of how bitcoin whales were able to influence the market during the rallies. Users of Hacked Exchange Cryptopia Can Now Make Claims to Recover Funds
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 11:33
The liquidator of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange has opened a portal so former users can begin making claims to retrieve their trapped funds. India’s Banks Are Once More Serving Crypto Traders and Exchanges
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 10:55
Indian banks have started doing business with select cryptocurrency exchanges and their customers, CoinDesk has confirmed. Putin Orders Russia’s Public Officials to Report Crypto Holdings
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 10:33
Russian civil servants must start reporting their crypto assets as the country's first crypto law comes into force in January. 3 Chinese E-Commerce Giants Join Latest Digital Yuan Lottery Trial: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 09:56
Didi, Meituan and Bilibili are reportedly taking part in the latest test of the digital yuan, allowing lottery winners to spend the digital currency online. New York Attorney General Says Bitfinex, Tether Could Complete Loan Document Handover in ‘Weeks’
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 09:10
The NYAG has said Tether and Bitfinex have been cooperating in its inquiry, which is expected to progress more quickly once the documents are provided. $76M Ether Fund Makes ‘World First’ IPO on Canadian Stock Exchange
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 11. 08:40
3iQ said its Ether Fund has completed an initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange, calling it a "world first." Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides Below $18K as ETH Is More Volatile Than BTC in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 21:25
Bitcoin slipped below $18,000 again Thursday as ether’s volatility in 2020 shows a different dynamic. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Slides Below $18K as ETH Is More Volatile Than BTC in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 21:25
Bitcoin slipped below $18,000 again Thursday as ether’s volatility in 2020 shows a different dynamic. World Economic Forum Wants to Standardize Ethical Data Collection
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 20:30
The World Economic Forum wants to create guidelines for data storage and distribution, in hopes of making it easier for researchers and governments to make informed decisions. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on a Bitcoin ETF, Custody Rules and What’s Next for the SEC
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 19:40
The SEC commissioner explains why the SEC’s approach has been “too slow and too ambiguous” and why she’s optimistic for 2021. MassMutual Buys $100M in Bitcoin, Bets on Institutional Adoption With $5M NYDIG Stake
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 19:21
Massachusetts Mutual has made a $100 million investment in bitcoin and a $5 million equity stake in New York Digital Investments Group. SEC Enforcement Director to Step Down by End of Year
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 18:40
Enforcement Director Stephanie Avakian led SEC investigations during the heart of its ICO crackdown. Rapper Lil Yachty Sells Out Social Token in 21 Minutes
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 17:55
The token was listed on social money platform Fyooz, where buyers, most likely fans of the rapper, bought $YACHTY for $15 each. Blockchain Bites: Paxos’ Banking Play, France’s KYC Terreur, FinCEN’s Personal Data Honeypot
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 17:53
U.S. lawmakers are asking the nation's financial guardians to clarify crypto custodianship while France wages war on anonymity. Bitcoin Chart Views Soared Along With Price in November, TradingView Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 17:18
BTCUSD is consistently the most popularly viewed symbol in 2020. Ethereum Far Outpaces Bitcoin in Developer Activity in 2020: Electric Capital Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 17:01
The number of developers in crypto is ticking up again, and one network remains a clear winner in attracting coders. Will the Next M-Pesa Be a Blockchain App?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 15:36
A contest for inclusive fintech shows the potential for crypto-related tech to help the world's poor, but also how much it still needs to develop. Crypto-Friendly CFTC Chairman Tarbert Intends to Resign ‘Early Next Year’
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 15:34
CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert intends to leave the role early in 2021, opening the door for President-elect Joe Biden to name a new top commodities regulator. First Mover: Bitcoin Stuck as ECB’s Lagarde Primes Extra €500B Stimulus
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 15:03
The ECB's decision to expand an emergency bond-buying program by €500B may represent latest installment of years-long balance-sheet increase. Curv Partners With MetaMask to Help Institutions Custody DeFi Assets
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 15:01
Curv is teaming up with MetaMask to allow institutions to invest in DeFi protocols while having institutional-grade custody options. JPMorgan Completes Live Blockchain Repo Trade Ahead of New Product Launch
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 14:42
The live repo trade used a blockchain application built in-house, as well as the bank's jpm coin. YIELD Raises $4.9M in Bid to Simplify DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 14:30
YIELD sets out to simplify the process of investing in DeFi products. S&P, State Street Lead $15M Investment in Crypto Data Startup Lukka
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 14:30
Lukka is looking to go mainstream with a strategic investment from three stalwarts of traditional finance. S&P, State Street Back $15M Investment in Crypto Data Startup Lukka
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 14:30
Lukka is looking to go mainstream with a strategic investment from three stalwarts of traditional finance. Kenyans Can Now Buy and Sell Crypto Through Paxful’s P2P Marketplace
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 13:47
Paxful has partnered with Kenya-based remittance network BitLipa to allow users to buy and sell bitcoin and the tether stablecoin. ECB Boosts Emergency Bond-Buying Program By 37% to €1.85T Amid Pandemic Resurgence
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 13:07
The ECB says the additional monetary policy actions were needed because of a resurgence in coronavirus cases. How FinCEN Became a Honeypot for Sensitive Personal Data
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 13:00
Financial data records collected by FinCEN are a valuable tool for law enforcement. They’re also a trove of personal data on people who have not committed a crime. SpaceChain Awarded $585K Grant to Co-Develop Decentralized Satellite System
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 11:40
U.K.-based SpaceChain beat 13 other national applicants to secure the funding. Ukrainian Politician Discloses Owning $24M in Privacy Coin Monero
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 10:56
The city council member in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, bought 185,000 XMR in 2015 when the cryptocurrency's price was well below $1. DBS Bank’s Digital Exchange to Begin Trading Crypto ‘Next Week’
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 10:17
The DBS Digital Exchange is 10% owned by Singapore's SGX stock exchange. Airbnb Pre-IPO Derivatives Contract Listed on Crypto Exchange FTX
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 10:07
FTX exchange has listed an Airbnb derivatives product ahead of the home rental giant's initial public offering today. Cryptocurrency Founder Charged With Avoiding Tax to Buy Yachts and Homes
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 09:34
"Bruno Brock" is alleged to have avoided tax on sales of the pearl cryptocurrency as well as minting free tokens for himself. US Lawmakers Tell Mnuchin to Back Off From Potential Crypto Wallet Regs
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 10. 00:20
Reps. Warren Davidson, Tom Emmer, Ted Budd and Scott Perry urged Steven Mnuchin to rethink his rumored self-hosted wallet regulations in an open letter Wednesday which warned such rules might "crush a nascent industry." Paxos Becomes Latest Crypto Firm to File for Federal Bank Charter
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 22:32
Paxos has filed to become a federally regulated bank with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, joining BitPay and Anchorage. Man Gets 6 Years for $25M Diamond and Crypto Ponzi Scheme
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 21:56
Jose Angel Aman, charged with operating the fraudulent investment scheme, was sentenced to serve six years in federal prison and pay over $23 million in victim restitution by a federal court in Florida. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Recovers to $18.2K While Market Dynamics Juice DeFi Total Locked
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 21:15
Bitcoin fell below $18,000 Wednesday while DeFi closing in on $15 billion locked may have more to do with price than actual cryptocurrency parked there. Crypto Asset Manager NYDIG Hires Tech-Savvy Banker to Pitch Its Wares to Institutions
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 20:35
Former Quontic Bank executive Patrick Sells will be responsible for developing NYDIG’s white-labeled crypto services for banks. France Declares War on Crypto Anonymity, Cites ‘Terrorism’ in KYC Mandate
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 20:23
The French finance ministry is imposing sweeping KYC rules on all VASPs in the country. Would the STABLE Act Make Running an Ethereum Node Illegal?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 20:20
The STABLE Act regulating the burgeoning stablecoin industry is misplaced and overly broad, says our columnist. The Most Important Trends and People Shaping Crypto 2020, With Ryan Selkis
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 20:00
The Messari CEO goes over the highlights of his just-released annual “Crypto Theses” report. US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify Broker-Dealer Rules
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 19:45
U.S. lawmakers asked the SEC and FINRA to clarify how crypto firms can become registered broker-dealers and provide custody services for crypto assets. Bitcoin ‘Making Progress’ on Bid to Oust Dollar, Morgan Stanley Chief Global Strategist Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 19:40
Bitcoin's success should force governments to grapple with falling public trust in fiat currencies. Mass Adoption of a Digital Euro Could Be a ‘Clear Negative’ for Europe’s Banks: BofA
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 19:04
A Bank of America report on a possible mass-adopted digital euro noted that such movement could spell difficulty for commercial banks that could see some of their deposits migrate to the European Central Bank. OKEx Bitcoin Mining Pool Shows Signs of Life After Precipitous Hashrate Drop
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 17:58
The troubled bitcoin mining pool is up 181 PH/s from its 18 PH/s lows in November. 10 Predictions for 2021: China, Bitcoin, Taxes, Stablecoins and More
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 17:45
2020 was an awful year for the world but a breakthrough one for crypto writ large. Here are 10 trends to watch for next year. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Shorts In, MicroStrategy Stock Downgraded, Bitwise Index Trades
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 17:18
Bitcoin’s options market has flipped bearish for the short term while Citi analysts downgrade MicroStrategy's stock. Stocking Stuffers: Bid on 12 of Crypto’s ‘Most Influential’ NFTs
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 17:13
Most Influential 2020 features art from Alotta Money, XCopy, Osinachi, Matt Kane, Sarah Zucker, Yonat Vaks and Olive Allen. Crypto Startup BitPay Files to Become Federally Regulated US Bank
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 16:49
Crypto payments firm BitPay has filed to become a national bank in the U.S., according to a Dec. 8 legal notice. Bitfury to Sell Its 38% Stake in Bitcoin Miner Hut 8
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 16:04
Bitfury current holds 37.2 million shares of Hut 8. Fidelity Digital to Accept Bitcoin Collateral on Cash Loans for Institutions
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 15:59
Fidelity Digital Assets is reportedly partnering with crypto lender BlockFi for the new business angle. Crypto Remittances Prove Their Worth in Latin America
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 15:30
Crypto remittances are growing in Latin America, particularly in the wake of other remittance platforms shutting off access to some markets. Over 13% of Bitcoin Crime Proceeds Laundered Through ‘Privacy Wallets’: Elliptic
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 15:14
The number of crypto criminals using so-called privacy wallets to help hide their identities is on the rise, according to analytics firm Elliptic. Coinbase-Backed Bitso Raises $62M to Expand Crypto Footprint in Brazil
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 15:00
Latin American crypto exchange Bitso has raised a whopping $62 million funding round, the largest in the region for a digital asset firm. Bitcoin’s Rising Popularity With Investors Means Gold Will ‘Suffer’: JPMorgan
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 14:50
"The adoption of bitcoin by institutional investors has only begun, while for gold, its adoption by institutional investors is very advanced," a JPMorgan managing director wrote in the report. MicroStrategy, Raising Funds to Buy More Bitcoin, Boosts Notes Offering to $550M From $400M
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 14:44
MicroStrategy said Wednesday it anticipates raising $537.2 million in net proceeds from a debt offering the business intelligence company is conducting in its most brazen play yet to buy more bitcoin. The story is developing and will be updated with additional information. MicroStrategy, Raising Cash to Buy More Bitcoin, Boosts Notes Offering to $550M
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 14:44
MicroStrategy anticipates raising $537 million in net proceeds from a debt sale designed to fund bitcoin speculation. First CoinSwap Test Could Herald an Era of Stronger Bitcoin Privacy
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 14:03
"A big day for bitcoin privacy" said developer Chris Belcher as he announced a test transaction implementing a promising privacy technology invented years ago First Mover: Why Wells Fargo Won’t Recommend Bitcoin to Clients
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 13:54
A Wells Fargo unit doesn't recommend bitcoin to clients, since they can't yet hold cryptocurrency in their accounts. What if that ever changed? One of the World’s Oldest Banks Is Issuing a Euro Stablecoin on Stellar
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 13:17
Germany’s Bankhaus von der Heydt is working with Bitbond for the first direct issuance of a stablecoin by a bank on Stellar, the firms said. Mastering Blockchain: A Virtual Book Launch in a Physically Distant Yet Still-Connected World
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 13:01
Join Tim O'Reilly, Michael Casey, Adam Levine, Daniel Cawrey and Lorne Lantz among others for a very special "Mastering Blockchain" book launch event. OKCoin Agrees to List Blockstack’s STX Token in US Following SEC Turnabout
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 13:00
OKCoin announced it will become the first U.S.-based crypto exchange to list Blockstack PBC’s stacks token (STX). OKCoin Agrees to List Blockstack’s STX Token in US Following New Network Launch
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 13:00
OKCoin announced it will become the first U.S.-based crypto exchange to list Blockstack PBC’s stacks token (STX). Standard Chartered, Northern Trust to Launch Crypto Custody Service in the UK
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 12:57
Zodia Custody is currently pending approval by the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority and is expected to launch in 2021. Valid Points: Ethereum 2.0 Soars Past 1M ETH Staked
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 12:30
Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets, weekly. Bitwise’s Crypto Index Fund Becomes Available To U.S. Investors
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 12:00
Bitwise has launched the first crypto index fund available to investors in the U.S. Bitwise’s Crypto Index Fund Becomes Available to US Investors
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 12:00
Bitwise has launched the first crypto index fund available to investors in the U.S. Bitcoin’s Options Market Skews Bearish as Spot Price Loses Ground
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 12:00
Bitcoin's fall toward $18,000 has revived demand for short-dated put options as a way to hedge downside risk. Coinbase UK Discloses 22% Profit Drop in 2019
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 10:53
The British arm of the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange saw a sharp downturn in business in 2019. ING Bank Opens Up About Crypto Custody Solution at Singapore Fintech Event
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 09:59
Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival, ING's blockchain lead spoke publicly for the first time about the bank's trials with digital assets. Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio Softens Stance on Bitcoin, Says It Has Place in Investors’ Portfolios
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 08:54
The founder of the world's largest hedge fund says bitcoin can for part of a diversified portfolio, though he may still prefer gold. Publishing Giant Bertelsmann Invests in Berlin-Based Crypto Fund
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2020. Dec. 09. 06:30
Bertelsmann has invested in the second fund of Berlin's Greenfield One, a crypto venture firm with earlier bets on NEAR, Arweave and others. India’s State-Regulated Digital Payments Network Is Dominated by Google and Walmart
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 04:00
A shared payments infrastructure initiated by the state and joined by major Indian banks, the United Payments Interface (UPI) accounted for over 2.2 billion transactions in November. Bitcoin Price Drops $1,000 in Worst Sell-Off in a Week
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 02:23
Bitcoin has fallen toward a key area of psychological support near $18,000. Robinhood Hires Goldman Sach to Lead Possible $20B+ IPO: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 00:55
The company was valued in its last funding round in September at $11.7 billion, showing how the platform has grown during the pandemic and among millennials, the NY Post said. Robinhood Hires Goldman Sachs to Lead Possible $20B+ IPO: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 09. 00:55
Trading app Robinhood has chosen Goldman Sachs to lead the way for an initial stock offering, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steadies at $18.7K; Big Ether Options Position Around $1,120 Isn’t Bullish
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 21:46
The bitcoin market dipped again Tuesday while traders have scooped up ether options at the $1,120 price level. MyEtherWallet Now Offers In-App Staking for Ethereum 2.0
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 20:41
One of Ethereum’s most popular software wallets, MyEtherWallet, is giving users access to Ethereum 2.0 staking. A De Facto Bitcoin ETF? MicroStrategy Is Raising Another $400M to Buy BTC
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 20:00
Michael Saylor announced plans to offer convertible bonds with the express intent to buy BTC. The community reacts. A De Facto Bitcoin ETF? MicroStrategy Is Raising $400M to Buy More BTC
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 20:00
Michael Saylor announced plans to offer convertible bonds with the express intent to buy BTC. The community reacts. Citi Analyst Chides Saylor’s Bitcoin Focus, Cuts MicroStrategy to ‘Sell’
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 18:37
MicroStrategy was trading sharply lower Tuesday after a Citi analyst changed his rating to "sell." Amiti Uttarwar: Building Bitcoin’s Future
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 18:02
With two new grants under her belt, Bitcoin Core's first full-time female developer is building the future of the network. Hayden Adams: King of the DeFi Degens
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 18:01
Hayden Adams took a $65,000 grant and turned it into a $2 billion protocol; meet the King of the DeFi Degens. Balaji Srinivasan: The Man Who Called COVID
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:59
The former Coinbase CTO sounded the alarm early about the virus. More broadly, he’s emerged as a prolific and perceptive thinker about the trust and knowledge problems crypto aims to solve. Zhou Xiaochuan: The Father of the Digital Yuan
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:59
“The PBOC that is not criticized by the public will not withstand the test of history," the current head of the central bank says. Zhou Xiaochuan's legacy – the digital yuan – was sidelined, until it became necessary,. Andre Cronje: DeFi Expressionist
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:59
Andre Cronje founded the platform that kick-started 2020's DeFi summer that made thousands rich. It almost broke him. Cathie Wood: Ahead of the Curve
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:58
Described by Bloomberg as the "best investor you've never heard of," Cathie Wood has made a string of smart, future-facing bets, including a big stake in Bitcoin. Juan Benet: From Idea to Action
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:57
Filecoin and IPFS creator Juan Benet is unafraid of taking on imposing problems. Like, say, rebuilding the internet. Linda Lacewell: A Friendlier Regulator
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:57
NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell is a regulator prepared to work with the grain of crypto rather than against it. Jesse Powell: Bitcoin Banker
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:56
In 2011, Jesse Powell stored digital assets for online gamers. Now, his crypto exchange has created a bank for which he helped develop the rules. Bitcoin Dissidents: Those Who Need It Most
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:55
The global pandemic and interwoven political and economic crises became fertile ground for Bitcoin to become a tool for human rights. Charles Cascarilla: PayPal Whisperer
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:55
PayPal pumped excitement into the bitcoin market this year. And on the back-end of every purchase is Charles Cascarilla's Paxos. Michael Saylor: Bitcoin’s Cyber Hornet
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:53
Michael Saylor has been a bitcoin evangelist and dollar doomsayer for less than 6 months. But the bits that would become his bitcoin philosophy began forming three decades ago. Blockchain Bites: Square’s Green Bitcoin Pledge, $15B AUM in Crypto Funds
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:25
Crypto markets are trading sideways, while Spain's second-largest bank is reportedly planning a leap into the digital asset industry. Secondary Mining Markets Surge Amid ASIC Manufacturing Delays
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:22
Miners are “scrambling” for any available machines as manufacturers stay sold out. How BitGo Is Getting Into the Events Business
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 17:00
BitGo has added cap intro services, a kind of marketing activity carried out among hedge fund investors, to its crypto brokerage offering. Standard Chartered Bank to Launch Crypto Trading for Institutional Investors: Sources
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 16:50
Standard Chartered has gathered a group of crypto exchanges for a new digital asset trading platform tailored to the institutional market, according to sources. Ohio Bill Enabling Blockchain Use by Government Moves to State Senate
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 16:14
House Bill 220 would enable Ohio's governmental bodies to use blockchain and DLT in their operations if signed into law. RSK Is Changing How It ‘Pegs’ Bitcoin to Its Sidechain
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 15:37
Bitcoin sidechain developer RSK is revamping how users swap bitcoin for its network’s tokenized version for the cryptocurrency. NEM’s Enterprise Blockchain ‘Symbol’ Enters Final Stage Before Launch
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 15:01
The code for Symbol has now been "frozen" in its current iteration, marking the last step in preparing for its mainnet launch. Square to Support Greener Bitcoin Mining as Part of Zero-Carbon Pledge
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 14:48
Square will dedicate $10 million to the development of clean bitcoin mining technologies. First Mover: Wells Fargo Bitcoin Briefing Could Signal Bull Run Intact
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 14:01
As banks like Wells Fargo come around to writing about bitcoin, pro crypto analysts are scrutinizing blockchain network activity for clues on market cycle. Crypto Demand Surges on Indiegogo Founder’s Alternative Investments Platform
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 13:02
Vincent, the investment platform founded by Slava Rubin, is seeing an 80% growth in searches for digital assets. Huobi’s HUSD Stablecoin to Run on Nervos Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 12:00
China's Nervos picks Huobi's HUSD as the first available stablecoin on its blockchain amid a DeFi boom in China. Fashion Brand Desigual Turns to Blockchain Tech for Supply Chain Visibility
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 11:56
The Barcelona-based fashion brand is to start tracing its supply chains on a blockchain platform from Finboot. Bitcoin Drops 2% as European Stocks Suffer Losses on Brexit Concerns
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 11:10
Bitcoin took a dip Tuesday as traditional markets suffer the jitters on fears of a "no-deal" Brexit. Bitcoin Drops 2% as European Stocks See Losses on Brexit Concerns
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 11:10
Bitcoin took a dip Tuesday as traditional markets suffer the jitters over fears of a "no-deal" Brexit. SBI Teams Up With Swiss SIX Exchange to Offer Institutional Crypto Services in Singapore
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 10:16
An SBI Holdings subsidiary and SIX Digital Exchange will offer digital asset services for institutional investors in Singapore. Crypto Funds Have Seen Record Investment Inflow in Recent Weeks
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 08. 09:23
In the last month, weekly inflows to cryptocurrency funds from institutional investors have been breaking records, according to data reported by Reuters. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Slips Below $19,000; ETH Locked in DeFi Crosses Over 7M
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 21:23
A bit of bitcoin price dumping occurred Monday while some investors dove back into DeFi with their ether. MicroStrategy Plans $400M Raise; Net Proceeds Will Fund More Bitcoin Buys
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 21:15
MicroStrategy is turning to investors to fund up to $400 million more in bitcoin purchases. Blockchain-Based Immunity Passports Don’t Resolve Core Privacy Issues: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 21:02
Proposals for immunity or vaccine passes have resurfaced with promising news about vaccines, but the web standards they’re based on contain flaws. How One Bitcoin Options Trader Turned $638K Into $4.4M in 5 Weeks
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 20:21
As bitcoin rallied from $13,400 to over $19,000, a trader who bought the $36,000-strike January expiry call saw a paper profit of more than $4 million. China’s Latest Digital Currency Trial Is Its Most Important Yet
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 20:00
More money, more participants, more participating banks and merchants – a look inside the latest DC/EP trial in Suzhou. Rebranded Libra Still a ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’: German Finance Minister
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 19:36
German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz took aim at the rebranded lDiem and said it would take more than cosmetic changes to smoothen regulatory concerns. Biden Administration Will ‘Ultimately Be Supportive’ of Crypto: Circle CEO
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 19:17
Oon CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ on Monday, Allaire spoke about the regulatory attitudes toward stablecoins and how the incoming administration may treat crypto. Spain’s Second-Largest Bank Will Soon Launch Crypto Services: Sources
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 18:52
BBVA is poised to enter the cryptocurrency trading and custody space, according to two people familiar with the plans. Fiat-to-Crypto Partnerships Expand Abra’s Footprint to 150+ Countries
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 17:31
Abra is expanding its crypto marketplace to dozens more countries through partnerships with four fiat-to-crypto gateways. Blockchain Bites: $187M Blockchain Bond, $522M BTC Mining Revenue and ‘Ethereum-First’ Institutional Investors
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 17:19
Singapore is funding blockchain R&D. Germany's second-largest stock exchange's crypto app saw $1.21 billion in trading volumes this year. Grayscale is seeing a growing number of "Ethereum-first" institutional buyers. Blockstack’s Stacks Tokens Could Be Tradable in US Amid New Blockchain Launch
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 17:07
Blockstack's Stacks tokens could soon no longer be a security in the US and become available to US investors. G7 Officials Stress Need to Regulate Digital Currencies: US Treasury
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 16:28
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a statement following a virtual call with other G7 members. Cryptocurrency Advised by Signal Founder Goes Live, Begins Trading on FTX
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 16:23
MobileCoin, which has been a bit of a white whale since the initial coin offering (ICO) era of 2017, announced a mainnet launch on Monday. Bit Digital Completes $13.9M Deal for New Mining Machines
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 15:54
The company acquired nearly 18,000 new ASICs in an all-stock transaction. SIX Stock Exchange Joins Venture Opening Up Digital Assets to Swiss Banks
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 15:53
SIX will join Swisscom and Sygnum in a new venture aimed to enable Swiss banks to offer digital assets to their customers. BTC-e Operator Vinnik Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Money Laundering Charges
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 15:18
Alexander Vinnik, an alleged BTC-e operator, was found guilty of money laundering in France and sentenced to five years in prison. Crypto Exchange Bittrex Lists Tokenized Apple, Amazon, Tesla Stocks for Trading
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 15:00
Bittrex's tokenized shares can be bought in fractions, rather than whole shares. Crypto Exchange Bittrex Global Lists Tokenized Apple, Amazon, Tesla Stocks for Trading
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 15:00
Bittrex's tokenized shares can be bought in fractions, rather than whole shares. First Mover: Why Mohamed El-Erian Might Have Held Bitcoin at $19K
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 13:56
This year's rapid price gains are unnerving some investors, but NYDIG's Greg Cipolaro argues that bitcoin's growing network could justify $52K in five years. Boerse Stuttgart Group Says Its Crypto Trading App Has Hit €1B Volume in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 13:02
Germany’s second-largest stock exchange says its trading app Bison exceeded its expectations this year. We Don’t Need the OCC’s ‘Political Discrimination’ Rule
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 12:27
A proposed OCC rule would stop banks from using political criteria in lending. But we don't need it, says our columnist. Singapore’s National Research Foundation Invests $9M in Blockchain Innovation
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 11:08
The government-backed foundation is funding research and development of commercial use cases for blockchain technology. Standard Chartered, Philippines Bank Issue $187M Blockchain Bond
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 10:46
The proof-of-concept issuance of tokenized bonds was carried out on a blockchain platform built by Standard Chartered's fintech investment unit. Thai Excise Department Will Deploy Blockchain Tech to Boost Tax Collection
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 10:19
All three of Thailand's tax departments reportedly aim to improve tax revenue collection using blockchain technology. Japanese City to Trial Blockchain Voting System
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 09:31
Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, is looking at blockchain tech to solve problems in the city, starting with an e-voting system. Bequant, Global Digital Finance Look to Create Best Practices for DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 07. 08:30
A working group wants to create some best practices for decentralized finance in an effort to improve adoption while warding off potential regulations. Crypto Long & Short: Why Some Investors Get Bitcoin So Wrong, and What That Says About Its Strengths
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 06. 22:00
Bitcoin may be rooted in blockchain technology, but it's evolved into something much more than code. That's why it's not easy to replicate. Hong Kong in Talks With PBOC on Digital Yuan Trial for Cross-Border Payments
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 06. 21:59
PBOC’s Digital Currency Institute and the HKMA are discussing the technical pilot testing of using e-CNY form making cross-border payments. Bitcoin Miners Saw 48% Revenue Increase in November
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 06. 19:58
Nearly 11% of revenue came from fees, down slightly from October. Grayscale Sees a New Group of Ethereum-First Investors
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 06. 18:09
DeFi has given Ethereum a significant boost since this summer and the blockchain official kicked off its journey to its upgrade after securing enough funds for its deposit contract. The Fiat Standard and Debt Slavery
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 06. 14:19
In this exclusive extract, the author of "The Bitcoin Standard" introduces its sequel, "The Fiat Standard." Niall Ferguson on Why Bitcoin and China Are Winning the Monetary Revolution
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 06. 14:00
The well-known economic historian connects the dots between bitcoin and CBDCs in the COVID-19 money era. Coinbase to Support Spark Token Airdrop to XRP Holders
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 06. 01:57
Coinbase announced Saturday its plans to support an airdrop that has been seen as a factor in boosting XRP’s price in recent weeks. Cardano to Launch Hard Fork Before Next Major Development Phase
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 05. 22:38
The hard fork will introduce the token locking mechanism, one of its most significant new functions, to the mainnet. Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Founder Taken Amid China’s Crackdown on Fraudulent Bank Accounts
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 05. 18:40
The platform will close all its over-the-counter (OTC) trading services because of the risks related to uncertainties from China’s regulatory policies/ Apple Co-Founder Wozniak’s New Venture Lists Token to Help Fund Energy Efficiency Projects
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 05. 16:38
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has launched Efforce, a company that facilitates investments in energy efficiency projects via cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. CME Leveraged Funds Double Down on Shorts as Bitcoin Maintains $19,000
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 05. 16:22
Short open interest for leveraged funds grows on CME as likely hedge trades continue to increase. India Plans to Tax Income From Bitcoin Investments: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 05. 15:07
The country's income tax authority is tracking investors making money amid the ongoing bitcoin price rally and is all set to demand taxes, two sources familiar with the matter told The Economic Times. $50K BTC in 2021? Bloomberg Analysts Join the ‘Traditional Onslaught’ Driving Bitcoin’s Rally
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 05. 14:00
A new crypto outlook from Bloomberg suggests BTC could reach $50,000 in 2021, topping off a month of major institutional momentum for the asset. JD.Com Says It’s Accepting China’s Digital Yuan for Latest Lottery
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 05. 10:05
Chinese e-commerce firm JD.Com says it's become the first online platform to accept the nation's central bank digital currency. US House Financial Services Chair Waters Recommends Joe Biden Rescind OCC Crypto Guidance
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 23:46
House Financial Services Chair Maxine Waters told President-elect Joe Biden to undo the OCC's crypto guidance after he takes office next year. Waters Seeks Recission of OCC Guidance, May Be Part of Anti-Trump, Anti-Crypto Offensive
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 23:46
House Financial Services Chair Maxine Waters told President-elect Joe Biden to undo the OCC's crypto guidance after he takes office next year. Waters Seeks Rescission of OCC Guidance; May Be Part of Anti-Trump, Anti-Crypto Offensive
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 23:46
The head of the House Financial Services Committee wants President-elect Biden to to rescind guidance by the OCC that national banks may hold stablecoin reserves as a service to bank customers. Waters Tells Biden to Rescind OCC Crypto Guidance; May Be Part of Anti-Trump, Anti-Crypto Offensive
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 23:46
The head of the House Financial Services Committee wants President-elect Biden to to rescind guidance by the OCC that national banks may hold stablecoin reserves as a service to bank customers. MicroStrategy Buys Additional $50M in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 22:59
MicroStrategy's share prices have increased over 170% since the company first announced its interest in bitcoin in July. Coin Center Donations Top $100K Worth of Dai Following Anti-Stablecoin Bill Proposal
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 22:41
Donations in dai, USDC, and ether were sent to Coin Center via Gitcoin.
What Is a CBDC?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 22:20
A CBDC is a central bank digital currency, a new type of money governments are experimenting with that often has blockchain at its core. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips Below $19,000 as Ether Options Volume Drops
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 21:45
Bitcoin briefly dropped below $19,000 on a low-volume day while the ether options market seems to be in decline for now. Psychology, Sell Pressures Keep Bitcoin Below $20K
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 21:29
Psychology and selling pressures have kept bitcoin's price below $20,000. A ‘Santa Claus Rally’ for the Stock Market?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 20:00
Since 1969, 34 out of 45 years have seen a late December rally. Here are 5 reasons why that might not happen this year. Solana Devs Call ‘All Hands on Deck’ as Unknown Bug Stops Block Production
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 18:42
Solana, a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain spearhead by FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, is "stuck" due to an unknown issue. Money Reimagined: Bitcoin vs. Gold Is a Battle of Narratives
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 17:58
The success of a store-of-value asset, like bitcoin or gold, isn't just a matter of durability, fungibility or scarcity. It's about whether people believe in it. Binance Expects to Earn From $800M to $1B This Year, CEO Says: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 17:46
That's up from about $570 million in 2019. Blockchain Bites: Price Point! Bitcoin at $50K? $60K? $318K?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 17:10
Traders have begun unwrapping tokenized bitcoins. The U.S. Treasury Department will keep a vigilant eye on digital innovations. And trading volumes on OKEx have plummeted. Citigroup Helping World Governments Build Digital Currencies, CEO Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 16:41
Michael Corbat's multinational banking giant has been calling digital currency all but inevitable since 2014. Jack Ma’s Ant Group, Three Other Digital Banks Get OK to Operate in Singapore
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 15:05
The approved digital banks will be able to start operating from Singapore in early 2022 Jack Ma’s Ant Group, 3 Other Digital Banks Get OK to Operate in Singapore
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 15:05
The approved digital banks will be able to start operating from Singapore in early 2022. Bolivia Essentially Banned Crypto but Blockchain Advocates Are Pushing Back
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 14:30
Bolivia is one of the rare countries that has essentially banned cryptocurrency, but the nation's blockchain advocates aren't giving up. First Mover: Bitcoin Below $19K and Customers Flee OKEx
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 13:59
OKEx appears to suffer customer outflows after lifting of five-week withdrawal suspension, highlighting the existential threat of operational risk. OCC Chief Hints at Coming ‘Good’ Actions on Crypto by End of Trump’s Term
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 13:33
Brooks hinted at a flurry of crypto clarity actions in the next 6 weeks that could drive more institutions into the asset class. Bitcoin Price Could Hit $50K in 2021, Bloomberg Analysts Say
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 13:09
'Bitcoin's macroeconomic, technical and demand vs. supply indicators supportive of $50,000 target resistance,' according to Bloomberg Russia’s Crypto Community Fears Digital Ruble Plan Means ‘Back to USSR’
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 12:27
Russian cryptocurrency and blockchain association warns the Bank of Russia against the excess centralization of the digital ruble Ripple CTO Says Majority Vote Would Force the Burning of Billions in XRP
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 12:03
The Ripple exec was responding to a question asking whether a majority vote could force the destruction of XRP held in escrow. US Treasury Wants Regulators to Watch for ‘Potential Risks’ in Digital Asset Innovation
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 11:05
The department wants state and federal regulators to keep a vigilant watch on digital asset innovation. OMG Rallies as Genesis Block Ventures Acquires OMG Network
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 10:37
OMG helps speed transactions and lower fees on the Ethereum by handling transactions off-chain, Stripe Partnering With Goldman, Citigroup, Others to Offer Checking Accounts, Services: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 10:28
Payments processor Stripe is teaming up with banks like Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Barclays to provide checking accounts and other banking services, reports the Wall Street Journal. See also: Stripe to Pay $120,000 in PlexCoin ICO Settlement With Massachusetts Attorney General Spotify Looking for Associate Director to Lead Activity on Libra Project, Other Crypto Efforts
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 04. 00:49
The world's largest audio streaming service is on the hunt for a new associate director to lead its activity within the Libra stablecoin project. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Lingers Around $19.4K While ETH/BTC Pairing Hits Bull Mode
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 21:42
Bitcoin’s price is in a tight range Thursday while some investors are moving into ether. Bitcoin a ‘Potential Store of Value’ That’s Very Volatile: Fidelity Digital Assets Head
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 21:27
Many investors aspire to hold bitcoin as a store of value, but right now the cryptocurrency is very volatile, said the head of Fidelity Digital Assets. SEC Makes FinHub a Stand-Alone Office
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 20:47
The reorganization strengthens FinHub's ability to address the digital assets space. OKEx’s Trading Volumes and Tether Reserve Plunge on Possible User Exodus
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 20:19
A sharp drop in OKEx’s trading volume and stablecoin reserves – tether in particular – may reveal an ongoing exodus of its users after the popular crypto derivatives exchange unexpectedly halted all crypto withdrawal activities for about five weeks. Wrapped Bitcoin ‘Burns’ Increase as Traders Rotate Capital Out of Cooling DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 20:00
WBTC burns picked up in November, continuing into December. Terra Brings 24-Hour Trading to Synthetic Versions of Stocks Like TSLA and AAPL
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 19:00
The creators of the stablecoin platform Terra are launching Mirror Protocol, a way to mint crypto assets that mimic U.S. stocks. Bitcoin Undervalued Relative to Gold, Equities, Tudor Jones Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 18:47
The hedge fund manager has 1% to 2% of his multi billion-dollar portfolio in bitcoin. Why Stablecoins Are the First Battleground of the Coming Crypto Regulation Wars
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 18:43
The STABLE Act would force all stablecoin issuers to have bank licenses, a shot across the bow that portends an emerging legal challenge for the industry. Protocol Hosting Google reCAPTCHA Competitor Expands to Polkadot
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 18:01
Human Protocol, home of the anti-bot hCaptcha system, announced it is expanding beyond Ethereum to a future Polkadot parachain, Moonbeam. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin’s Edge as a Hedge and Crypto’s Reaction to the STABLE Act
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 17:05
Crypto Twitter, like the U.S. Congress, is usually divided. A proposed law to strengthen stablecoin oversight has brought crypto together. Valuing Open Source: Principles for Acquiring DeFi Projects
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 17:01
As DeFi sees its first M&A, we’re left with a big question: How do you value an open-source project in a very new industry? Swiss Wholesale CBDC Trial Shows ‘Feasibility’ for Central Bank Money on Distributed Ledger, BIS Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 16:55
A Swiss experiment on how central bank money can be linked to markets built on distributed ledger technology (DLT) yielded positive results. Darknet Markets Face Headwinds After Year of Mixed Results
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 15:07
Darknet markets are falling off the radar and watching their customer base level off. Aave Launches V2 in Bid to Make Borrowing Against Volatile Assets Less Risky
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 14:59
DeFi platform Aave has rolled out its second version, with several features that should make it more flexible and more capital efficient. Private German Bank to Launch Cryptocurrency Fund
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 14:52
Hauck & Aufhauser is launching a cryptocurrency fund in January 2021. S&P Dow Jones Indices to Launch Crypto Indexes in 2021
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 14:33
Financial data provider S&P Dow Jones Indices is launching a crypto asset index in 2021.
Kraken Exchange to Offer First Grants for Open-Source Ethereum Projects
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 14:30
Kraken is for the first time funding open-source Ethereum projects. First Mover: Ether Eyed as Value Play With Bitcoin Pressing $20K
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 13:43
As prices consolidate below $20K, traders cue off macroeconomic factors - like Biden remark that $908B stimulus would be "down payment." In Echo of Bitcoin’s Genesis, Mining Pool Embeds Reuters Headline on the Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 13:36
Slush Pool has immortalized a potentially iconic Reuters headline on the Bitcoin blockchain. Bitcoin’s Price Is a Poor Proxy For Its Utility
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 12:56
Bitcoin has found adoption this year as digital gold. The other promises of cryptocurrency have yet to find fruition, says our columnist. Worsening US Dollar, Inflation Metrics May Bode Well for Bitcoin’s Continued Rally
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 12:04
A continued decline in the U.S. dollar and rising inflation expectations support bitcoin's long-term bullish case as a hedge asset. Worsening US Dollar, Inflation Metrics Bode Well for Bitcoin’s Continued Rally
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 12:04
A continued decline in the U.S. dollar and rising inflation expectations support bitcoin's long-term bullish case as a hedge asset. Swiss Firm Launches ‘No-Fee’ Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product on Nordic Growth Market
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 10:50
Swiss-based Valour says its bitcoin ETP is the first with no management fees. Ridesharing Giant Cabify to Track and Offset Carbon Emissions Using Blockchain Platform
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 09:58
Cabify, one of the world's largest ridesharing companies, is moving to offset its carbon emissions with the help of blockchain marketplace ClimateTrade. Ride-Sharing Giant Cabify to Track and Offset Carbon Emissions Using Blockchain Platform
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 09:58
Cabify, one of the world's largest ridesharing companies, is moving to offset its carbon emissions with the help of blockchain marketplace ClimateTrade. Theta Labs Launches Its Blockchain Video Delivery Platform in Beta
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 09:16
Theta Labs says it plans to democratize content delivery with its decentralized video platform. Ripple CEO Walks Back Threat to Leave US
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 03. 00:11
Prolonged but fruitless efforts to get regulators on the firm’s side seem to have exhausted Ripple’s patience as it eyes a potential IPO and fights a lawsuit. US Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Require Stablecoin Issuers to Obtain Bank Charters
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 22:37
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Stephen Lynch and Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia have introduced a bill that would require stablecoin issuers to secure bank charters and either obtain FDIC insurance or maintain full reserves to operate in the U.S. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat at $19K While Ether Options Traders Bet Bearish on 2021
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 21:32
Bitcoin’s price is seeing little action while the ether options market is betting on a much lower valuation for the asset in 2021. Why Ethereum and Bitcoin Are Very Different Investments
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 20:26
Analysts are warning crypto newcomers that ether shouldn't be considered merely as a second-best crypto investment after bitcoin. Josh Brown on Bitcoin’s ‘Respectability Rally’ and Why We’ll See Dow 100,000 in Our Lifetime
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 20:00
One of finance’s most colorful personalities joins NLW to discuss how advisers spend their money, Robinhood traders, bitcoin and more. 4 Charts Showing Why Bitcoin Is an Alternative Risk Asset
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 19:36
Who said "safe haven"? Bitcoin's unique performance and risk profile make it a different type of investment animal. Blockchain Bites: Record-Breaking ‘Active’ Bitcoin Users as Wall Street Ponders Mass Adoption
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 17:47
There are now more active bitcoin users than ever before, as CEOs of both PayPal and BlackRock think about the future of finance. Looking Back, Moving Forward: Crypto’s Most Influential in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 17:21
CoinDesk marks its seventh Most Influential list with two CoinDesk Live events Dec. 7-8.
What Is Sharding?
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 16:40
"Sharding" is a proposed method of splitting Ethereum's infrastructure into smaller pieces in an attempt to scale the network. $10.8M Stolen, Developers Implicated in Alleged Smart Contract ‘Rug Pull’
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 16:24
Rogue developers seem to have rug-pulled their own project, Compounder Finance, netting some $10.8 million in funds from the project’s investors. Grayscale Ethereum Trust Announces 9-for-1 Stock Split
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 15:37
Existing shareholders will receive eight additional ETHE shares for each one held, with each new share being a ninth the value and price of the current ones. OKEx CEO Says Exchange Updating Procedures to Prevent Repeat of Withdrawal Freeze Issue
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 14:37
Jay Hao pledged in an AMA that his firm has taken steps to ensure cryptocurrency withdrawals won't again be frozen because of the absence of a keyholder. First Mover: Short Shrift for XRP Token’s 169% Price Surge as Traders Obsess Over Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 14:21
XRP soared 169% in November, topping performance of the CoinDesk 20 digital assets during a month when bitcoin dominated headlines. Visa May Issue USDC Credit Card After Adding Circle to ‘Fast Track’ Program
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 14:16
Visa is linking its payments network of 60 million merchants to the USDC stablecoin, according to Forbes. Visa May Support USDC Credit Card After Adding Circle to ‘Fast Track’ Program
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 14:16
Visa is linking its payments network of 60 million merchants to the USDC stablecoin, according to Forbes. 1inch Raises $12M to Keep Up With DeFi’s Growing Crop of DEX Aggregators
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 14:00
Decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch has closed a $12 million funding round led by Pantera Capital. PayPal CEO Dan Schulman Tells Web Summit the ‘Time Is Now’ for Crypto
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 13:31
Dan Schulman took to the stage at Web Summit tech event on Wednesday, telling attendees that cryptocurrency is on the way to the mainstream. Ukraine’s Draft Crypto Bill Passes First Parliamentary Hearing
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 12:52
Ukraine's parliament has approved the first version of a draft cryptocurrency bill, bringing regulation of the industry a step closer. Valid Points: The Risks and Rewards of Staking on Eth 2.0
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 12:30
Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets, weekly. Introducing Valid Points: The Risks and Rewards of Staking on Eth 2.0
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 12:30
Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets, weekly. XRP Led November’s Crypto Bull Run With 169% Gain
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 12:00
XRP jumped 169% in November to top the performance rankings among digital assets in the CoinDesk 20, outperforming bitcoin and ether. Bitcoin Sees Record Number of Active Users as Price Almost Hits $20K
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 11:54
As bitcoin set a new price high closer to $20,000 on Tuesday, the network also saw record-breaking user activity. Dusk Network Takes ‘Around 10%’ Stake in Dutch Stock Exchange
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 10:30
Security token platform Dusk Network has become a shareholder of a Dutch stock exchange as part of both firms' plans for share tokenization. Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 09:32
Crypto.com has secured an Australian Financial Service License through its acquisition of The Card Group. Australian Crypto Exchange Exposes Personal Data of 270K Users
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 08:54
BTC Markets, one of Australia's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has accidentally exposed users' data, raising the risk of phishing attacks. Crypto Buying App Ziglu Bags Largest Raise of 2020 on UK Crowdfunding Site Seedrs
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 08:00
U.K.-based bitcoin app Ziglu raised over $8 million in a crowdfunding campaign, the largest equity raise on the Seedrs platform this year. Institutional Bitcoin Shop NYDIG Raises $150M for Twin Crypto Funds
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 05:01
New York Digital Investments Group (NYDIG) raised $150 million for two new funds to invest in cryptocurrencies, a move that underscores the one-stop crypto shop’s skyrocketing clout on the institutional bitcoin scene. As revealed in two U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, NYDIG Digital Assets Fund I raised $50 million from institutional investors while NYDIG […] CEO of World’s Largest Asset Manager Says Bitcoin Can Possibly ‘Evolve’ Into Global Asset
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 04:37
The head of the world's largest asset manager has provided a bullish take on the world's first cryptocurrency. BlackRock’s Fink Says Bitcoin Can Possibly ‘Evolve’ Into Global Asset
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 02. 04:37
The head of the world's largest asset manager has provided a bullish take on the world's first cryptocurrency. Privacy Concerns Over Bitcoin Upgrade Taproot Are a ‘Non-Issue,’ Experts Say
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 22:19
Bitcoin privacy experts are unimpressed with a circulating slideshow-style privacy report that targets upcoming Bitcoin upgrade Taproot. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls to $18.1K as Correlation to Ether Picks Up
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 21:50
Bitcoin’s bull run stalls while ether is still acting like a little brother despite the audacious Eth 2.0 upgrade. Missed the Bitcoin Rally? Here’s an Investment Strategy to Ride the Bull Market While Reducing Your Risk
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 20:16
Investors looking to buy bitcoin now should consider implementing a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy, according to leading traders in the cryptocurrency space. Missed the Bitcoin Rally? Here’s a Low-Risk Strategy to Ride the Bull Market
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 20:16
Investors looking to buy bitcoin now should consider implementing a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy, according to leading traders in the cryptocurrency space. Why a $631B Asset Manager Just Changed Its Mind on Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 20:00
In a research note intended for clients, investing giant AllianceBernstein says it changed its mind on bitcoin’s role in asset allocation. Yearn Finance Set to Gobble Up SushiSwap for Its Fifth DeFi Merger
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 19:33
Yearn Finance is eyeing yet another merger – only this time, the candidate, SushiSwap, has a larger market size than Yearn itself. Almost 20% of PayPal Users Have Used App to Trade Bitcoin, Mizuho Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 18:55
About 65% of users would use bitcoin as a currency at PayPal's 28 million merchants. Hackers Using Monero Mining Malware as Decoy, Warns Microsoft
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 18:15
Crypto-jacking is giving nation-state hackers a decoy for their more malicious attacks, Microsoft cautioned in a report. Why Europe Bests the US at Attracting Crypto Startups
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 17:53
The EU has created a common framework for regulating crypto across the economic bloc. The U.S. is still working out its approach. Blockchain Bites: Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain Ships, Libra Rebrands, ‘Bitcoin’ Google Searches Up
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 17:48
Ethereum 2.0 charts new territory with the launch of its proof-of-stake backbone as retail interest in Bitcoin spikes, Google search data suggests. Gemini Donates $50K to HRF to Help Fund Another Round of Bitcoin Developers in 2021
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 17:44
The Human Rights Foundation has secured donations from the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange to fund even more Bitcoin developers in 2021. Ruble or Rubble? Russian Institutions Have Concerns About Proposed CBDC
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 17:44
Russian banks and financial brokers are worried the digital ruble will be a burden for them. Hive Reports $7.4M Q2 Profit as Lower Costs More Than Offset ‘Big Spend’ on Expansion
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 16:36
Hive shares have gained over 1,200% in 2020. USDC Stablecoin Issuer Centre Hires Wall Street Veteran David Puth as CEO
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 16:06
Centre, the Coinbase- and Circle-founded project that oversees the USDC stablecoin, has hired Wall Street veteran David Puth as its new CEO. Banks Need to Adopt Crypto, Now
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 15:57
Resistance is futile and the time for doing nothing with crypto was two years ago, not today, says our columnist. Bitcoin Derivatives Firm ErisX Adds Cash-Settled Contracts After Physically Settled Futures Fall Flat
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 15:17
Cryptocurrency derivatives platform ErisX launched cash-settled bounded futures on Tuesday. First Mover: Bitcoin’s Failure to Break $20K Shows Big Investors Only Just Arriving
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 14:27
Institutional adoption is the buzzword du jour, probably a factor in bitcoin's price rally close to $20,000, and not even really happening yet. Libra Rebrands to ‘Diem’ in Anticipation of 2021 Launch
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 14:00
The Libra Association is rebranding itself to "Diem" to distance itself from the original multi-currency stablecoin vision as it prepares for a possible 2021 launch. BlockFi Announces Early 2021 Launch for Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 14:00
BlockFi CEO Zac Prince said it will be the first credit (not debit) card in the cryptocurrency industry. Blockchain Coalition Launches Tradable Carbon Credit Token
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 13:40
The UPCO2 token represents a certified measure of carbon dioxide and can be traded, held or burned to offset an individual’s carbon footprint. Ringleaders of PlusToken Scam Jailed for Up to 11 Years
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 13:15
Fourteen operators of the giant PlusToken scam have been sentenced in China to up to 11 years in prison. Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain Goes Live as ‘World Computer’ Begins Long-Awaited Overhaul
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 12:01
The Beacon Chain, the backbone of Ethereum's future Proof-of-Stake network, is now live. Coinbase Brokered MicroStrategy’s $425M Bitcoin Purchase, Companies Reveal
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 12:00
The revelation is a notable public relations win for Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Coinbase Brokered MicroStrategy’s $425M Bitcoin Purchase, Exchange Says
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 12:00
The revelation is a notable public relations win for Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Google Searches for ‘Bitcoin Price’ Hit 18-Month High
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 11:52
Google searches for "bitcoin price" are double levels seen a few weeks ago. Bitcoin Entrepreneur May Bail Out Ailing UK Soccer Club
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 10:47
Jonathan Rowland, founder of bitcoin finance app Mode, may make a bid for struggling British soccer club Wigan Athletic. PayPal-Backed Identity Platform Acquired by Nevada’s Blockchains LLC
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 10:01
An identity management provider backed by PayPal, Foxconn and others has been acquired by Nevada-based holding company Blockchains LLC. Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Hires Luxury Brand Exec to Grow Consumer Business
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 09:33
Ledger's new chief experience officer hails from luxury conglomerate LVMH, which owns brands like Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Christian Dior. Closure schedule
Bitbargain.com
2020. Dec. 01. 04:30
You may have seen the notice: BitBargain will cease operations and close by 2021. This post is a quick summary of dates you need to know about if you have funds stored or intend to use BitBargain for as long as possible.
A further post will follow, explaining the closure, regulatory changes in the UK and how to proceed in the next year.
The dates are:
Dec. 1 – A notification is posted on the site to remind users about the closure and that funds should be removed (an email will also be sent to those who store money on BitBargain)Dec. 24 – BitBargain’s 8th birthdayDec. 25 – Last day of tradingDec. 26 – Trading, deposits stopped, withdrawals still workJan. 9 – Ability to withdraw ceasesParent of Troubled BitMEX Names a Former Stock Exchange Chief Its New CEO
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 02:18
Höptner comes from Börse Stuttgart GmbH and Euwax AG, where he has been CEO since 2018. Bitcoin Exchange Backed by Pomp, Song and Woo Removes Trading Fees to Contend With Coinbase, Gemini
CoinDesk
2020. Dec. 01. 00:01
Upstart crypto exchange LVL wants to take on U.S. giants by removing trading fees. The move comes as bitcoin touches new all-time highs. 
