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December AugustBitcoin Ends Q1 Down 10%, Outperforming Equities in Coronavirus Crisis
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 21:13
Bitcoin ended the first quarter of 2020 down from the start of the year, but not as badly as the record-setting losses suffered by global equities. Bitcoin All-Time High in 2020? Chances Are Only 4%, Options Market Signals
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 21:10
The options market shows just a 4 percent chance of bitcoin crossing above $20K before year’s end, according to data from analytics firm Skew.
Bitcoin’s Lightning Becomes Latest Protocol to Court Publishers With Micropayments
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 19:50
With paywall systems for a whole bevy of assets, crypto payments could revolutionize the media industry – if demand actually matched supply. Crypto-Powered Internet Helps Work From Home During Coronavirus
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 19:16
Althea brings the internet to under-served places, offering households crypto to be part of a mesh system. Crypto-Powered Internet Helps Rural Residents Work From Home During Coronavirus
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 19:16
Althea brings the internet to under-served places, offering households crypto to be part of a mesh system. Nic Carter: ‘If You’re Not Radicalized, You’re Not Paying Attention’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 19:00
Castle Island Ventures and Coin Metrics co-founder joins to discuss cascading crises, crypto dollarization and the state of the bitcoin narrative. Remote Working Proves Unexpected Hero as Half of US Economy Shifts to Home Offices
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 18:25
To those who believe in a digital future in which decentralization makes systems more resilient, the coronavirus crisis has expedited the inevitable.
IoT App Nodle Moves From Stellar Blockchain to Polkadot
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 18:00
IoT platform Nodle announced it is switching from the Stellar blockchain to a custom build on Parity Technologies’ Substrate network. Ex-State Street Blockchain Team Drops DLT From New Data-Privacy Startup
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 17:10
Data privacy startup Manetu goes live early next month with $3.5 million in backing from Castle Island Ventures and others. View From Manila: Life During Coronavirus
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 17:03
Leah Callon Butler works out where to stash her cash and tries to tell fact from fiction amid the shutdown in the Philippines. Letter from the Philippines: Life During Coronavirus
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 17:03
Leah Callon Butler works out where to stash her cash and tries to tell fact from fiction amid the coronavirus shutdown in the Philippines. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 31, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 16:06
A popular Ethereum game is dropping crypto while France explores digital banks. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily. Ex-Royal Mint Team Now Provides $1M Insurance Cover for All Civic Crypto Wallets
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 14:37
Coincover is now providing automatic insurance cover on all new signups for Civic's hot wallet. Ex-Royal Mint Team Now Provides $1M Cover for All Civic Crypto Wallets
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 14:37
Coincover is now providing automatic deposit guarantee on all new signups for Civic's hot wallet. Crypto Holders Still Face Issues Reporting Tax Liabilities, Survey of CPAs Finds
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 13:00
Certified Public Accountants familiar with crypto largely believe their clients might face audits or penalties for under-reporting holdings in past years, according to a survey. Bitcoin’s Recent Recovery Won’t Salvage a Terrible Month for Prices
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 11:30
While bitcoin has recovered sharply from recent lows below $4,000, the cryptocurrency is still on track to end March with a double-digit price loss. ‘MLB Champions’ Downplays ETH, Aims for Mass Market in New Game Reboot
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 10:00
Blockchain game MLB Champions is rolling out a slew of new gameplay features while reducing its reliance on Ethereum. Australian Crypto Exchange CoinSpot Wins ISO Security Accreditation
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 09:20
CoinSpot says it's jumped through the hoops to meet the internationally recognized ISO standard. Crypto Markets Can Never Close, and That’s a Good Thing
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 08:00
Should markets temporarily close even temporarily to calm investor panic? Noelle Acheson says no while crypto markets can’t. Both are good things. Mt. Gox Deadline Extended Again After Creditors Criticize Refund Proposal
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 31. 06:00
Mt. Gox's bankruptcy trustee is holding off on filing a civil rehabilitation plan to the Tokyo District Court after creditors took issue with it. Election App Voatz Just Got Kicked Out of a Major Bug Bounty Program
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 21:20
Bug bounty platform HackerOne severed ties with Medici Ventures-backed Voatz, the blockchain-based mobile voting app for breach of partnership standards. Bitcoin Follows Stock Markets Higher; How Long Will They Move in Lockstep?
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 20:33
Crypto prices climbed with traditional market indexes Monday as traders wondered if bitcoin will remain a follower or break out and blaze its own path. Bitcoin, Stablecoins, DeFi and Privacy: How COVID-19 Is Changing Key Crypto Narratives
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 19:00
How the once-in-a-generation COVID-19 pandemic is shifting the way with think and talk about different parts of the crypto industry - from bitcoin to DeFi to stablecoins. How Bitcoin’s Price Slump Is Changing the Geography of Mining
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 18:43
Although China remains the leading region for bitcoin mining, the coronavirus downturn is changing the picture in other geographies. How Central Banks Could Use Digital Cash to Deliver Universal Basic Income
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 17:53
Central banks are well placed to deliver regular, no-questions-asked monthly payments to everyone, and to manage any ensuing inflation. French Central Bank Puts Out Call for Digital Currency Experiments
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 17:10
France's central bank is calling for digital currency proposals with an experiment that moves it to the front of Europe's CBDC debate.
Bitcoin News Roundup for March 30, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 16:00
Bitcoin is back and Breitling puts watches on the blockchain. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily. German Startup Pitches Decentralized ID for Prescription Pickup During COVID-19
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 15:20
Coronavirus drove blockchain startup Spherity to develop a decentralized ID prototype for interacting with healthcare providers and pharmacies. Crypto Derivatives Platform Gets Nod From London Stock Exchange’s Software Tester
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 15:00
ZUBR, which only opened for trading in early March, said its trading software had been successfully stress-tested by Exactpro Binance CEO Says Leveraged Tokens Were Cut Because Users ‘Don’t Read Warning Notices’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 14:00
Binance only listed FTX leveraged tokens two months ago, but users have struggled to get to grips with the complex products. Binance Cut Leveraged Tokens Because Users ‘Don’t Read Warning Notices’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 14:00
Binance only listed FTX leveraged tokens two months ago, but users have struggled to get to grips with the complex products. USD Stablecoins Are Surging, but Zero Interest Rates Complicate Business Model
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 13:12
With investors seeking safety in dollars, stablecoins have seen inflows of more than $2 billion since the crash. But, says our columnist Hasu, zero interest rates threaten business revenue. Opera’s Android Web Browser Adds Access to .Crypto Domains for 80M Users
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 13:00
The “blockchain-ready” web browser has added support for Unstoppable Domains’ decentralized .crypto websites. Telegram Hopes It Can Still Sell Tokens to Non-US Investors After Court Ruling
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 12:42
The firm has asked a court to clarify if it can still issue its tokens to non-U.S. investors after a preliminary injunction blocked the issuance in the U.S. Bitcoin Diverges From Falling Equities With $500 Price Rise
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 11:38
Bitcoin rose by 7 percent early on Monday even as the risk-off mood returned to the traditional markets. US Cash in Circulation Sees Biggest Increase Since the Y2K Bug Panic, Fed Reserve Data Indicates
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 10:24
U.S. currency in circulation has experienced its largest increase in over 20 years. US Cash in Circulation Sees Biggest Increase Since the Y2K Bug Panic, Fed Data Indicates
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 10:24
U.S. currency in circulation has experienced its largest increase in over 20 years. Crypo Lender Celsius Taps Chainlink’s Price Oracles for Interest Rate ‘Decentralization’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 09:11
Celsius Network has teamed up with oracle provider Chainlink to make the price feeds it uses to calculate asset interest rates less centralized. Crypto Lender Celsius Taps Chainlink’s Price Oracles for Interest Rate ‘Decentralization’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 09:11
Celsius Network has teamed up with oracle provider Chainlink to make the price feeds it uses to calculate asset interest rates less centralized. Investors in Polychain Capital’s Crypto Hedge Fund Saw 1,332% Gains – If They Stomached the Dips
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 08:00
An investor document obtained by CoinDesk charts the dramatic ups and downs of the first four years of Polychain Capital’s cryptocurrency hedge fund. Microsoft Files Patent Application for Crypto Mining System Powered by Human Activity
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 07:00
A Microsoft patent application details a human-powered crypto mining project by collecting data as people exercise and watch ads. Can Bitcoin Survive the Climate Change Revolution?
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 06:00
If ESG is becoming the new buzzword among impact-minded financial institutions, where does energy-intensive bitcoin fit in? Riot Blockchain Says Coronavirus Outbreak Might Hurt Crypto Mining Farms
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 05:00
Riot Blockchain's 10-K filing captures the fear COVID-19 is sowing in American companies. Singapore Crypto Exchange Eyes US Expansion After Registering With FinCEN
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 04:00
Singapore-based Bitget has registered with the U.S. Treasury Department as a money services business, the first step to launching operations in the country. Bear Market Over? Charts on Bitcoin and ASX 200 Suggest Otherwise
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 30. 03:00
U.S stocks are showing signs of life amid the recent $2 trillion stimulus package. Yet it may be a while before confidence is restored. Luxury Watchmaker Breitling Adds Its First Timepieces to a Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 29. 15:29
In a rare example of real-world business deployment, Breitling is registering watches on a blockchain to track their provenance from owner to owner. How MakerDAO’s Stablecoin Survived the Crash, Smart Contract Bugs and Full Decentralization
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 29. 14:16
How do DeFi stablecoins actually work and what happened during the sudden, precipitous drop in crypto prices earlier this month? On today's show Andreas M. Antonopoulos leads us through a very interesting system and how it survived 'Black Thursday'. Telegram Ruling Closes Another Door to Legally-Compliant Token Sales
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 29. 13:48
A recent ruling stopping Telegram from distributing its cryptocurrency creates new legal peril for public blockchains, argues lawyer Josh Lawler. Disruption, Money and a World of Change, Feat. Niall Ferguson
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 28. 14:40
CoinDesk's Michael Casey speaks with author, historian and Hoover Institution senior fellow Niall Ferguson about our disrupted world, inevitable crisis and what it could mean for money. While Some Hoard Dollar Bills, Others Envision Germy Cash’s Quick Demise
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 28. 10:30
Is a cash-based society sustainable in a pandemic? Hoarders say yes. Health experts say maybe. Visionaries say no: It’s a moment for systemic change. Splinter Cryptocurrency Hive Outperforms Justin Sun’s Steem After One Week Trading
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 21:52
It's been a week since the Hive blockchain broke off from Steem in protest. So far, the market action has been on the side of the dissidents. World Health Organization Teams With IBM, Oracle on Blockchain-Based Coronavirus Data Hub
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 20:50
Big names like IBM, Oracle and the World Health Organization (WHO) will use blockchain technology to track data relating to the coronavirus pandemic. Bitcoin and Ether Prices Stagnate as Traders Take Wait-and-See Approach
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 20:31
The March 12 crash is still fresh in crypto traders’ and fund managers’ minds, leaving some to think no trading decisions are the best decisions for now. Corporate Socialism to Dying for the Dow: 7 Themes That Defined the Week
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 19:00
As another unprecedented week winds down, @NLW breaks down unlimited QE, digital dollars, the last break of institutional trust and more. Strange Days: S&P 500 Is More Volatile Than Bitcoin This Month
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 18:00
In a role reversal befitting these topsy-turvy times, Wall Street has recently seen more turbulence than the top cryptocurrency. Strange Days: S&P 500 Volatility Enters Bitcoin Territory
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 18:00
In a role reversal befitting these topsy-turvy times, Wall Street has recently seen more turbulence than the top cryptocurrency. How a Flurry of ‘Digital Dollar’ Proposals Made It to Congress
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 17:30
Law professors who've long pushed for a digital dollar worked with Congress to bring the concept to a series of coronavirus relief bills earlier this week. Aspiring CME Director Wants Exchange to Mine Bitcoin and Issue Tokens
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 16:45
A nominee for a CME director position argued for tokenizing certain shares and building renewable energy sources which could also mine crypto. US County Extends Rule Making Bitcoin Mining Firms Invest in Renewable Energy
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 16:00
The newly extended rule that crypto mining farms must offset energy consumption with renewables might also be made permanent. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 27, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 16:00
A scam in the UK targets crypto while Venezuela's president is charged with money laundering. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast. Singapore Temporarily Exempts Crypto Firms, Including Coinbase, From New Licensing Regime
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 15:30
Cryptocurrency firms can continue operating but must apply for a license by summer under new rules Bitwise Looks to Retail Market for Its Crypto Index Fund
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 14:30
Bitwise is hoping to draw a retail market for its Bitwise 10 Index Fund, which it intends to list on a regulated alternative trading system later this year. Bitcoin Price Decline Prompts US Mining Firm to Shut Down ‘Indefinitely’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 13:30
Digital Farms is halting operations due to low bitcoin prices, its owner says. After Coronavirus ‘War,’ Bretton Woods-Style Shakeup Could Dethrone the Dollar
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 13:00
Seismic shifts might be in the offing for the global monetary system — a phenomenon that historically has occurred in the wake of world wars. Don’t Apply 2008 Thinking to Today’s Crisis
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 12:00
Economists, analysts and big bank CEOs tell us that there is nothing to fear because this time is different from 2008. If only it were so simple. Investors Regained Confidence in Bitcoin Amid Price Recovery, Data Suggests
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 11:45
Bitcoin may not be out of the woods yet, but prospects of another sudden price crash now look to have diminished. UK Counties Warn of Bitcoin Scams Using Coronavirus as a Hook
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 10:00
U.K residents are being warned against scammers claiming to offer information on locals infected with coronavirus for payments in bitcoin. Coinbase’s Retail Payments Wing Crosses $200M in Transactions
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 09:00
Coinbase Commerce's 8,000 retailers have processed more than $200 million since its launch two years ago. HSBC Puts $10B of Private Placements on R3’s Corda Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 07:00
HSBC is using blockchain as opposed to a traditional database because it plans to tokenize the $10B in private placements after it digitizes them. Plastics Recycling Looks Promising to Enterprise Blockchain Startups
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 05:00
New recycling technologies and mandates have blockchains playing a role: measuring action and demonstrating it to the public. Block.one Absorbs Team Behind Now-Defunct Block Producer EOS New York
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 27. 03:00
EOS creator Block.one has acquired the team behind once-prominent block producer EOS New York, which has now entirely ceased operations. Bankruptcy Trustee to Hand Quadriga Users’ Information to Canadian Taxman
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 23:56
The bankruptcy trustee overseeing the winding up of crypto exchange QuadrigaCX, will be turning all user information over to the Canada Revenue Agency. US, European Stocks Up but Crypto Traders Remain Cautious
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 20:50
American and European equity markets extended their gains on Thursday while major cryptocurrencies made only slight moves on the day. Geopolitical Crisis May Benefit Oil, Gold and CBDCs, Not Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 20:48
Demand for gold is skyrocketing and the clamor for scarce assets in a remote-first world was precisely where bitcoin was supposed to shine. But it's complicated. How BlackRock Ended Up on Both Sides of the Bailout, Feat. Meltem Demirors
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 19:00
As BlackRock gets appointed to oversee bailouts to companies including BlackRock, how do we make an insane moment lead to good? Miners Are Selling More Bitcoin Than They Are Mining
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 18:33
While bitcoin looks set to prolong its recent bullish moves, those responsible for making new bitcoin have increased their selling. Gold-Backed Stablecoins Race to Keep Up With Crisis-Driven Demand
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 17:00
Gold-backed crypto tokens continue to rise in price as sourcing gold itself during the coronavirus-induced downturn is reportedly getting more difficult. Bitcoin Is a Safe Haven for a Worse Storm Than This
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 16:48
It'll take a real financial crisis for bitcoin to prove its safe-haven value. US Says Venezuelan President Maduro Hid Massive Drug Ring Proceeds in Crypto
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 16:39
Nicolas Maduro and his crypto supervisor were two of the Venezuelan officials indicted Thursday on claims they used crypto to conceal the profits from drug running.
Bitcoin News Roundup for March 26, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 16:00
Bitcoin struggles at $6.5K while HODLers prepare for death. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast. Coinbase, Fidelity and More Back Coin Metrics in $6M Series A Funding Round
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 16:00
The cryptocurrency data provider will use the new funding to expand its team and improve product offerings. Craig Wright Challenges Court Order Criticizing His Evidence in $4B Kleiman Case
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 15:40
Wright objected after a judge dismissed his attorney-client privilege over weak evidence. Chris Giancarlo’s Digital Dollar Project Names Ex-Treasury, CFTC Officials to New Board
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 15:26
The Digital Dollar Foundation has tapped a number of former government officials and industry experts as advisors as it looks to design and promote a U.S. CBDC. Hyperinflation and Zimbabwe’s Multi-Currency Reality: Bitcoin in Africa Podcast, Part 2
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 14:00
After three weeks of listening, recording and talking bitcoin (BTC) in Africa, podcaster Anita Posch is back in part 2 of her six-part documentary podcast series. Presented in audio and full written transcript formats. Alleged Mastermind of Sex Abuse Chatrooms Hid Payments With Privacy Coin Monero
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 13:22
The 25-year-old used the cryptocurrency monero to obfuscate payments for abusive sexual material, according to a CoinDesk Korea investigation. We Won’t Ever Think About the Financial System the Same Way
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 12:20
The last two weeks have proven how vulnerable the financial system is to shocks and innovation, says ConsenSys' fintech co-head. Bitcoin in Rangebound Trading as Equity Markets Fail to See Stimulus Boost
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 12:05
The bitcoin market is looking pensive as global equities fail to respond positively to the U.S. Senate's approval of a massive coronavirus stimulus package. European Commission Defense Program Offers Grants for Blockchain Solutions
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 10:00
The European Commission is calling for future-oriented defense solutions including innovative blockchain concepts. Bitcoin Firms Report Uptick in Demand for Inheritance Services
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 09:00
Crypto startups report fresh demand for estate-planning services as the coronavirus outbreak spurs users to make sure their coins are passed onto heirs. Brave Partners With Binance to Develop In-Browser Crypto Trading
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 08:00
Brave is in the early stages of building an in-browser trading tool with Binance and Binance America. Malta Financial Regulator Warns Against Unauthorized Crypto Firms
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 06:00
Malta’s financial regulator has issued warnings against COINMALEX and Crypto Foxtrades, two websites that falsely claimed they were licensed by the Maltese authority. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Posts Second-Biggest Percentage Drop in Its History
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 26. 03:26
Competition among Bitcoin miners has eased up, as the recent price drop thinned the herd, fresh data shows Devs Plot Launch of Telegram’s Blockchain Without Company’s Involvement
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 21:00
Developers are discussing ways to launch Telegram's blockchain without the messaging app company's participation, following a court order tying its hands.
This Unstable Moment Is a Chance for Crypto to Go Mainstream
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 20:39
Crises create opportunities for renewal. This is a moment for cryptocurrencies to reinvent money and the financial system. US Stimulus Plan Is Steadying Global Markets While Crypto Takes a Dip
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 20:30
The $2 trillion stimulus deal in the U.S. wasn’t enough to keep many cryptocurrencies from taking a dip Wednesday. The Overton Window Opens for a Digital Dollar
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 19:47
As the federal government looks for ways to distribute coronavirus aid, support for a digital dollar is gaining steam in Washington D.C. Why the U.S.’ $2 Trillion Stimulus, Unlimited QE Will Expose the Monetary System’s Flaws
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 19:00
As the crypto community digests a new wave of government intervention, Michael Casey and Noelle Acheson join for a discussion. Why the US’ $2 Trillion Stimulus, Unlimited QE Will Expose the Monetary System’s Flaws
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 19:00
As the crypto community digests a new wave of government intervention, Michael Casey and Noelle Acheson join for a discussion. Telegram Appeals Court Ruling Barring Gram Token Distribution
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 17:52
Telegram has appealed a court ruling barring it from distributing its gram cryptocurrency. Crypto-Friendly Bank Revolut Launches in the US
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 16:15
The challenger bank reportedly has plans to offer its crypto buying service to US customers in the near future. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 25, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 16:00
In this episode of CoinDesk's Markets Daily crypto investment goes up while BTC price bumps up against $7K. Users See ‘Buying Opportunity’ in Coronavirus Market Downturn, Says Crypto.com
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 15:00
Retail interest in cryptocurrencies is growing as COVID-19 shakes markets and central banks take drastic steps to steady the global economy, the firm says. Fired Employees’ Harassment Suit Against TRON Will Move to Private Arbitration
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 14:43
A judge granted Justin Sun’s motion to compel arbitration in a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination and workplace harassment at the TRON Foundation. Global Stablecoins May Be Subject to Securities Regulation, Says IOSCO
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 13:50
Global stablecoins may be subject to securities laws, says IOSCO, in a new report that could complicate such projects’ embrace of decentralization. ASX’s Long-in-the-Works DLT Plan on Ice Amid Coronavirus Concerns
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 12:24
With COVID-19 fast spreading in Australia, the stock exchange is pausing the project until June to reassess the situation. Bitcoin Rejected Near $7K Even as US Agrees $2T Stimulus Package
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 11:42
Bitcoin has dropped back from levels near $7,000 despite the rapidly increasing scope of fiscal stimulus efforts in the US and across the globe. Bitcoin Rejected Near $7K Despite US Fiscal Agreement on $2T Stimulus Package
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 11:42
Bitcoin has dropped back from levels near $7,000 despite the rapidly increasing scope of fiscal stimulus efforts in the US and across the globe. Mt. Gox Trustee May Sell Off Some Crypto Assets, Says Draft Repayment Plan
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 10:00
The trustee of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange intends to liquidate cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin and bitcoin cash as part of a draft rehabilitation plan. Mt. Gox Trustee May Sell Some Crypto Assets, Says Draft Repayment Plan
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 10:00
The trustee of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange intends to liquidate cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin and bitcoin cash as part of a draft rehabilitation plan. CasperLabs Pivots Away From Ethereum to Fundraise With Its Own Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 09:00
CasperLabs is partnering with the Singapore-registered exchange BitMax to conduct a token sale kicking off on March 30. For DeFi’s Sake, Maker Should Take Blame for Black Thursday Losses
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 06:00
While the system did not technically malfunction, a confluence of factors enabled a few opportunists to win the collateral auctions despite placing extremely low bids. Everledger Looks Beyond Blood Diamonds With ESG Supply Chain Collaboration
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 25. 04:00
Everledger, known for tracking diamonds on the blockchain, says the supply chain for batteries is where it will focus next. Judge Halts Telegram Token Issuance in Injunction Requested by SEC
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 22:25
A federal judge has granted the SEC’s preliminary injunction request, barring Telegram from issuing any gram tokens when it launches its blockchain network. 8 US States Follow DHS in Naming ‘Blockchain Managers’ as Essential Employees in Coronavirus Crisis
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 21:47
At least eight U.S. states have directed “blockchain managers” in food and agriculture to keep working through COVID-19 shutdowns following guidance from the Department of Homeland Security, though it remains unclear who this includes. Stocks, Bitcoin Rally on Prospects for US Senate Stimulus Bill
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 20:38
Financial markets rebounded Tuesday after prospects for a stimulus package out of the U.S. Senate improved. Most cryptocurrencies are gaining, too. Silvergate Bank Resolves Wire Transfer Issue That Kept Transactions in Limbo
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 20:25
Crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank resolved the last of its wire transfer issues Tuesday morning, said CEO Alan Lane. The CFTC Just Defined What ‘Actual Delivery’ of Crypto Should Look Like
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 19:41
The CFTC created formal guidance for when one party has “delivered” crypto assets to another, settling a long-standing question around the issue. BitMEX Open Interest Collapses After Controversial Long Squeeze
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 19:11
Open interest in XBT/USD on BitMEX has crashed by over 50 percent from 115,000 BTC to 55,000 BTC over the past 12 days. Cronyism, Zombie Companies and the True Cost of the Coronavirus, Feat. Morgan Creek’s Mark Yusko
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 19:00
Why dependency culture, zombie corporations and debt jubilee could be the true cost of the coronavirus. The Pandemic Gives Digital Currencies Another Chance to Shine
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 17:30
Which digital currencies, if any, are useful in a crisis? asks Marcelo Prates, a lawyer with the Brazilian central bank. CBDCs, bitcoin or maybe libra? Bitcoin’s Approaching ‘Halving,’ Explained
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 17:05
In May 2020, Bitcoin’s third “halving” will take place. Here’s what you need to know about the most hotly anticipated cryptocurrency event of the year. Bitcoin Halving, Explained
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 17:05
In May 2020, Bitcoin’s third “halving” will take place. Here’s what you need to know about the most hotly anticipated cryptocurrency event of the year. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 24, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 16:00
Will the US launch a digital dollar? And what happens to racers when they can't race? Find out on CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.
US Senate Floats ‘Digital Dollar’ Bill After House Scrubs Term From Coronavirus Relief Plan
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 15:59
A draft bill posted Tuesday to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs defines a "digital dollar" and details how it might be maintained. Russian Prime Minister Introduces Bill to Allow Fintech Sandboxes, Blockchain Included
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 15:20
The new bill would allow the creation of “experimental regulatory regimes” for companies working on cutting-edge technologies like AI and distributed ledgers. ‘Digital Dollar’ Stripped From Latest US Coronavirus Relief Bill
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 14:15
The latest version of a U.S. House bill to stimulate the economy during the coronavirus pandemic no longer includes any language around a digital dollar, though a Financial Services Committee bill still does. Polychain, Bain Capital Join $3M Series A Round for Indian Exchange CoinDCX
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 13:53
The funding round comes just weeks after the Supreme Court overturned the country's banking ban. Alleged Architects of $720M BitClub Ponzi Request Jail Release Over Coronavirus Risk
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 12:30
The accused scammers argue they are unable to follow medical advice in an enclosed jail environment. Bitcoin Marches on $7K as Traditional Markets Cheer Fed’s QE Bazooka
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 11:21
Bitcoin looks on track to test $7,000 soon, as the stock markets are rising with the Federal Reserve's open-ended easing plan. Bitcoin Marches on $7K as Traditional Markets Cheer Fed’s QE ‘Bazooka’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 11:21
Bitcoin looks on track to test $7,000 soon, as the stock markets are rising with the Federal Reserve's open-ended easing plan. Bybit Enables Two-Way Margin Trading With Perpetual Contracts Quoted in Tether
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 10:25
The Singapore exchange has added tether (USDT) perpetual contracts to simplify account management and allow two-way trades. Emin Gun Sirer’s AVA Labs Seeks Wall Street Business After Open-Sourcing ‘Avalanche’ Protocol
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 09:00
AVA Labs is looking to build financial infrastructure for Wall Street businesses after open sourcing its novel “Avalanche” protocol. Emin Gun Sirer’s AVA Labs Seeks Wall Street Business After Open Sourcing ‘Avalanche’ Protocol
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 09:00
AVA Labs is looking to build financial infrastructure for Wall Street businesses after open sourcing its novel “Avalanche” protocol. Paxful Becomes First P2P Exchange to Partner With Chainalysis
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 06:00
Paxful exchange is trying to give peer-to-peer platforms a better name by onboarding crypto intel tools from Chainalysis Yale Researchers Turn to Hyperledger to Track Carbon Emissions
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 24. 04:00
A team from Yale's OpenLab has been exploring how blockchain, IoT and other data-science tools can be used to measure and track carbon emissions. Bitcoin and Gold: Evaluating Hard-Cap Currencies in Times of Financial Crisis
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 22:21
How would a bitcoin economy react to coronavirus? For now, we don’t know. However, we can turn to a proxy for insight: gold. House Stimulus Bills Envision ‘Digital Dollar’ to Ease Coronavirus Recession
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 21:05
Proposed legislation meant to shore up the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic includes a recommendation to create a digital dollar. House Stimulus Bills Envision ‘Digital Dollar’ to Ease Coronavirus Recession (Updated)
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 21:05
Proposed legislation meant to shore up the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic includes a recommendation to create a digital dollar. Investors Look to Gold, Crypto After Fed Goes on QE Buying Spree
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 21:01
Gold is up Monday and so are most cryptocurrencies, seemingly buoyed by the U.S. Federal Reserve's drastic action to thwart the coronavirus’ effects on markets and the economy. Privacy Advocates Are Sounding Alarms Over Coronavirus Surveillance
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 21:00
Crises provide opportunities for surveillance architecture to move forward, say privacy advocates. This time is no different. Long-Festering DeFi Dapp Bug Still Not Fixed by Industry
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 19:15
ZenGo is renewing a debate over personal responsibility and user protections, after discovering an exploit that can drain wallets of all user funds. Unlimited QE and Why Markets Can’t Price In COVID-19
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 19:00
The Market reacts as the Fed announced effectively unlimited injections including a new array of direct asset purchase tools Bitcoin: A Global Port in a Market Storm?
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 18:39
Turmoil in global markets and economies points to a widening interest in bitcoin, argues Noelle Acheson. Ruble’s Drop Eases Pain of Lower Bitcoin Prices for Russia’s Miners
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 17:13
The global market meltdown has indirectly benefited Russia's bitcoin miners, even as the cryptocurrency's price tumbled along with other assets. HODLpac Enlists Winklevoss Twins, Brian Armstrong in Bid to Influence Crypto Policy in Washington
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 17:01
A new crypto-focused political action committee will direct funds to Congressional candidates – but with a decentralized twist. Into the Unknown: No Limit on Fed Money Injections
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 16:49
Drastic measures are being taken by the Federal Reserve as Wall Street reels from fresh predictions of a steep drop-off in economic output due to coronavirus-related lockdowns, business disruptions and job losses. Kik Backs Away From Jury Trial Request in SEC Fight Over $100M Token Sale
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 16:42
Kik had previously asked for a jury trial to make its case against the SEC. Now it's seeking a summary judgment. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 23, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 16:05
TEZOS dumped BTC and a clever hack to survive Zoom meetings. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast. Steem Fork Faces Legal Threat From Mining Firm Over ‘Hive’ Name
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 15:35
A new blockchain called Hive is being told it needs to change its name just days after it was created in a fork from Steem. Bitcoin, Gold Spike as Fed Reserve Unveils Unlimited Coronavirus Stimulus Package
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 13:40
The Federal Reserve has announced a quantitative easing package with no upper limit to support the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus crisis. Bitcoin, Gold Spike as Fed Unveils Unlimited Coronavirus Stimulus Package
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 13:40
The Federal Reserve has announced a quantitative easing package with no upper limit to support the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus crisis. SEC Charges Former State Senator Over Digital Asset ‘Scam’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 13:15
The SEC alleges the Meta 1 Coin sale violated antifraud and securities regulation. It also promised some crazy returns. VC Tim Draper Eyes India Investments as Nation Enters Crypto ‘Renaissance’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 12:16
Tim Draper plans to back local startups now the Indian supreme court has overturned a ban on financial services for crypto companies. Bearish ‘Death Cross’ Price Patterns Loom for Both Bitcoin and US Stocks
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 11:41
Bitcoin, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones are staring at bearish chart patterns as coronavirus jitters across the markets fail to subside. The US Needs a Wartime Effort to Win the Coronavirus Battle
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 10:00
The coronavirus crisis is three crises in one. They require a co-ordinated cross-boundary effort to avert, says the COO of Bitwise Asset Management. Tezos Foundation Offloaded Millions of Dollars Worth of Bitcoin in 2019: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 09:00
The Tezos Foundation liquidated some 8,000 bitcoin in the latter half of 2019, investing the funds into ethereum, XTZ and some more traditional securities. It still holds 31,000 BTC. Why Polynomial Commitments Might Be a ‘Breakthrough’ for Ethereum 2.0
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 05:52
What are "polynomial commitments" and how do they fit into Vitalik Buterin's new Eth 2.0 roadmap? Australian Share Market Reveals Potential Storm for US Equities While Bitcoin Falls
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 23. 00:05
The ASX fell sharply during its opening session Monday after Australia's Prime Minister announced drastic measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. Bailouts, Bitcoin, Disruption, Failures and Hope
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 22. 14:00
From Boeing to Bitcoin in this week's discussion we're talking about our disrupted reality, the politically expedient path forward, why it almost certainly won't work, the alternatives to it, what this means for bitcoin and what you can do to help. The US Should Use Stablecoins for Emergency Coronavirus Payments
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 22. 13:49
Paying out the stimulus using stablecoins would be cleaner and cheaper than sending checks in the mail, says the CEO Of Binance.US. As this Crisis Worsens, Bitcoin Will Become a Safe Haven Again
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 21. 19:56
This liquidity crunch and ensuing government intervention is laying the foundation for bitcoin’s adoption as a safe haven asset. 4 Reasons Central Banks Should Launch Retail Digital Currencies
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 21. 13:24
Central banks have four good reasons to adopt digital currency: financial stability, identity management, inclusion and consumer protection. How Bitcoiners Can Protect Their Mental Health During the Coronavirus Crisis
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 21. 12:30
CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by cognitive economist Leigh Caldwell, author of “The Psychology of Price,” to talk about mental health and cryptocurrency in a time of coronavirus crisis. Fed Stands Ready to Replace Infected Greenbacks With Clean Bills
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 20:25
The Fed doesn’t plan to destroy banknotes as China did, but it has a stockpile of fresh greenbacks should it need to replace what’s in circulation. Coinbase Broke Traffic Records and Saw Massive Volume During Market Collapse
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 19:55
Coinbase reported record site traffic and a massive surge in 24-hour trading volume during last week’s coronavirus-driven market swings. Bitcoin Bumps Up, but for How Long?
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 19:38
Traditional markets continue to struggle during the coronavirus crisis while cryptocurrencies are seeing an upswing. State Power After Coronavirus, Feat. Peter McCormack
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 19:05
An off-the-cuff conversation about state power, nuance in an age of tribalism, and where bitcoin meets politics with Peter McCormack ICE Pushes Back on Claim Ex-Bakkt CEO Dumped Stocks After Senate COVID Briefing
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 17:53
U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler and her husband sold up to $3.5 million in stock after a Jan. 24 briefing on COVID-19, but ICE says the transactions were conducted by financial advisors who had no input from the two. The Puell Multiple Is Turning Bullish on Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 16:17
You might not have heard of the Puell Multiple but right now it appears to show bitcoin is undervalued. ‘Skyweaver’ Didn’t Plan for a Captive Audience of Millions but It Sure Helps
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 16:16
Skyweaver is among a crop of blockchain-based games looking to prove the value of digital scarcity in the gaming industry. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 20, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 16:01
CoinDesk goes to Africa in a new podcast and America's biggest Ether mine turns to COVID-19 research. It's the CoinDesk Markets Daily podcast. Tether Stablecoin Launches on Its Seventh Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 16:00
The world's largest stablecoin by market value is now live on the Bitcoin Cash network via the Simple Ledger Protocol. Think a Privacy Law Will Stop Surveillance Capitalism? You Don’t Know Google
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 15:45
Big Tech's business model isn't threatened by the prospect of new data privacy laws, says one VC. FAANG firms are too nimble, powerful and ingenious. Customized Crypto Options Seeing Record Demand From Funds, Miners, Says GSR
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 14:20
The Hong Kong-based firm is seeing soaring interest in its customizable options contracts amid high price volatility. How to Escape Contracts That Are Killing Your Company During Coronavirus
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 13:30
Our “Not Legal Advice” columnist reviews options for changing or terminating business contracts during this crisis.
Crypto Lender Cred Is Offering Investors 10% Interest With Spencer Dinwiddie Partnership
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 13:00
Crypto investors can "pledge" five different cryptos, including two stablecoins, to Cred and earn up to 10 percent interest in a new partnership with NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie. Steem Will Hard Fork in Just Hours Over Community Fears of Justin Sun Power Grab
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 12:01
The Hive hard fork is expected to go live at 14:00 UTC with the support of major exchanges Huobi and Binance. Steem Hard Forks Today Over Fears of Justin Sun Power Grab
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 12:01
The Hive hard fork is expected to go live at 14:00 UTC with the support of major exchanges Huobi and Binance. Bitcoin Claws Back Over 40% of Recent Price Selloff With Surge Above $6.8K
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 11:21
Bitcoin shot past $6,800 on Friday, helping the cryptocurrency erase a significant portion of its recent losses. Bitcoin Claws Back Over 40% of Recent Price Sell-off With Surge Above $6.8K
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 11:21
Bitcoin shot past $6,800 on Friday, helping the cryptocurrency erase a significant portion of its recent losses. 80% of Australians Know About Crypto but Only 1% Use It: Central Bank Study
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 10:00
Fewert than 1 percent of surveyed Australians paid for consumer goods with cryptocurrency in 2019, according to a new study by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
What an Uptick in ‘Coinjoins’ Says About Bitcoin’s Value Proposition
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 20. 09:00
A bitcoin privacy technology is seeing more usage as the global markets tank. Traders Finding More Arbitrage Opportunities in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 20:44
Prices in the crypto market are seeing such a steep upward trend that arbitrage traders are able to trade between exchanges to easily capture profit. The Coronavirus API Delivers Vital Statistics Unmediated by Government Hands
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 18:05
Coronavirus API aggregates and presents real-time information related to the coronavirus pandemic. Israeli Bitcoiners See Surveillance as Unavoidable During Coronavirus Crisis
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 17:42
Tracking mobile-phone data may save lives during the pandemic, but will it become a permanent feature of the surveillance state? Thousands of These Computers Were Mining Cryptocurrency. Now They’re Working on Coronavirus Research
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 17:10
CoreWeave, the largest U.S. miner on the Ethereum blockchain, is redirecting the processing power of 6,000 specialized computer chips toward research to find a therapy for the coronavirus. These graphics processing units (GPUs) will be pointed toward Stanford University’s Folding@home, a long-standing research effort that unveiled a project on February 27 specifically to boost coronavirus […] Huobi Adds Crypto ‘Circuit Breaker’ After Last Week’s Mass Liquidations
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 16:01
The new liquidation mechanism would pull the plug on futures trading should prices become too volatile. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 19, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 16:00
Chewie, we're home. The markets correct as dollars flash red. Plus, a COVID-19 song. This is CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast. Judge Calls Out Kleiman Attorneys Over ‘Excessive’ Fees in Craig Wright Case
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 15:00
The Florida judge has now approved fees and expenses amounting to about a quarter of the amount claimed. Bitcoin in Zimbabwe – Part 1 of a New Documentary Podcast Series
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 14:00
After three weeks of listening, recording and talking bitcoin in Africa, podcaster Anita Posch shares her experiences in part one of this new six-part documentary podcast series. Storj’s Decentralized Cloud Storage Service ‘Tardigrade’ Goes Live
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 13:16
The storage system splits files and stores them on multiple nodes to provide more security than centralized alternatives. VC Deals in Crypto Remained Steady but Amount Invested Fell in 2019: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 13:00
As younger companies are raising more, larger businesses didn’t come back for extra capital. Thai Remittance Platform Starts Processing Ripple Payments
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 12:00
DeeMoney has become the first non-banking institution to use RippleNet in Thailand. Bitcoin Sees 9% Gain as Turmoil Hits the Forex Markets
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 11:21
Bitcoin is gaining amid a selloff in most fiat currencies and could rise further if the U.S. stock markets track European equities higher. CME Bitcoin Options Volume Hits Record Low, While Bakkt Goes Weeks With No Trades
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 10:00
Demand for bitcoin options on regulated U.S. derivatives exchanges has dried up even as price volatility reaches record highs. Crypto Progressives Become Conservative With Their Own Chains
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 09:00
Those who style themselves as crypto-progressives when rejecting the orthodoxy almost inevitably become crypto-conservatives as they settle on a system they like, says Nic Carter. Swiss Blockchain Exchange SDX Hires ConsenSys Startup Boss to Head Business
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 19. 07:32
Tim Grant, formerly the CEO of ConsenSys-backed DrumG Technologies, is to become head of business at SDX. Payments Unicorn Square Gets Limited Bank Charter for Merchant Lending
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 21:42
Square Financial Services was given conditional approval by the FDIC Board for an Industrial Loan Company bank charter on Wednesday. Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Are Holding Their Own Amid Coronavirus Chaos
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 21:32
As the global equities markets continue their free fall, stablecoins seem to be weathering the storm. Hawaii Hints It May Relax Onerous Rule to Lure Crypto Firms
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 20:36
Hawaiian regulators have launched a digital currency sandbox that waives the state’s infamous double-reserve requirement for participating crypto firms. Data Sets You Free: Self-Quarantine Diary, Day 3
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 20:27
Coronavirus underscores the value of mass trustworthy data to aid community decisions on our economic and social wellbeing, says CoinDesk's Michael Casey. Gemini Continues European Expansion with New Institutional Sales Role
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 19:05
Gemini is hiring a new director for institutional sales in its European office. Can Open Source Networks Address Medical Shortages? Feat. Bruce Fenton
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 19:00
In this episode of The Breakdown, NLW talks open source ventilators, overreactions in monetary policy and the slippery, sticky slope towards helicopter money with Bruce Fenton. PayPal’s Financial Crimes Division Is Seeking a Blockchain Expert
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 17:00
The payments giant is seeking a blockchain expert to help identify use cases for the tech in the prevention of financial crimes. Controversial Group Behind Coronavirus Tracking App Has Crypto Ties
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 16:00
The coronavirus crisis may highlight the overlap between the surveillance state and the cryptocurrency industry. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 18, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 16:00
How can you help during the COVID-19 crisis? Some techies have an idea. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast. Canada’s Financial Crimes Watchdog Gets Ready for FATF Compliance
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 15:00
Canada’s financial crimes watchdog is preparing to implement its broad new virtual currency oversight powers ahead of the Financial Action Task Force’s June 2020 deadline. Tezos Co-Founder Turns to Gaming With ‘Hearthstone’ Competitor
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 14:00
Coase, a startup launched by Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman, is pushing a new way to make digital card games more fun. Regulated Exchange Launches in US With Crypto-Backed Visa Card Offering
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 13:35
The new CoinZoom exchange is registered with FinCEN in most U.S. states. Argentina’s Gas Regulator Greenlights Industry Blockchain Built With RSK Tech
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 13:00
Gasnor, a natural gas distributor for 2 million Argentine residents, has won approval to pilot a smart contract-based platform aimed to speed up the country's chronically slow gas certification processes. BitGo Allows Customers to Extend Crypto Insurance Cover Over $100M
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 12:00
BitGo customers can now boost their insurance limits beyond $100 million to cover the loss or destruction of crypto stored in special vaults. Bitcoin Faces Another Down Day as Equities Reject Stimulus Efforts
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 11:21
Bitcoin remains at the mercy of the equity markets, which are struggling to gather upside traction despite the Federal Reserve's massive stimulus package. Canadians Get US Jail Time for Stealing 23 Bitcoin in Twitter Scam
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 10:31
The two scammers used a Twitter account to pose as crypto exchange staff to persuade an Oregon resident to hand over their bitcoin. Banks Have to Embrace Distributed Ledger Tech, Even if It Kills Them
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 10:00
To secure their futures, banks have to confront their fear of change and embrace innovation, says consultant Chuck Fried. InterPlanetary File System Is Uncensorable During Coronavirus News Fog
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 09:00
Digital citizens are turning to decentralized protocols like IPFS to share news during the Coronavirus outbreak. Wave Financial to Tokenize $20M Worth of Bourbon for New Whiskey Fund
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 07:45
Whiskey barrels usually increase in value as they go further down the ageing process. Mark Karpeles Accuses Plaintiff in Mt Gox Lawsuit of Attempting to ‘Thwart’ Court
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 06:00
Karpeles accused Greene of trying to change claims ahead of a possible summary judgment. Mark Karpeles Accuses Plaintiff in Mt. Gox Lawsuit of Attempting to ‘Thwart’ Court
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 06:00
Karpeles accused Greene of trying to change claims ahead of a possible summary judgment. Caitlin Long’s Wyoming Crypto Bank Announces C-Suite, Including Bitcoin Core Dev
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 05:00
On Tuesday, Avanti Financial Group announced five new executive hires, including bitcoin core developer Bryan Bishop and Figure Technology’s Zev Shimko. Thieves Swindle $2M From Coronavirus Preppers With Hand Sanitizer, Face Mask Scams
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 04:00
Scammers purporting to sell face masks, hand sanitizer and medication have stolen at least $2 million in cryptocurrency from panicking consumers, claims blockchain security firm AnChain.AI.
Toyota Reveals Blockchain Lab Exploring Auto-Industry Applications
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 18. 02:00
Toyota is exploring blockchain applications to the auto industry through a newly-revealed group composed of several subsidiaries. Steem Community Plans Hostile Hard Fork to Flee Justin Sun’s Steemit
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 23:11
The blockchain for bloggers, Steem, is moving to Hive.io, CoinDesk has learned. The hostile hard fork is scheduled for Friday. How I’m Coping With Spain’s Coronavirus Lockdown
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 22:09
Noelle Acheson shares details and perspective on the first few days in Spanish lockdown. After a Wild Ride, Stocks Take a Breather and Crypto Bounces Back
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 20:00
Cryptocurrency markets stabilized somewhat as traditional financial markets found some footing Tuesday. Why Bitcoin Is the Only Truly Free Market, Feat. Dan Tapiero
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 19:00
In the wake of Trump’s promise to “go big” on stimulus, where does bitcoin and its safe-haven narrative stand? BlockFi Raises Deposit Rates as Bitcoin Crash Juices Loan Demand
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 18:48
Market makers and proprietary traders are taking out more crypto loans after the second-largest price drop in bitcoin created a new, more volatile market. Experts Say the Fed’s QE Program Will Strengthen Bitcoin – One Way or Another
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 18:30
While QE may be anathema to crypto hardliners, some experts agree the net effect on bitcoin prices is positive. Record Bitcoin Price Volatility Fails to Unnerve HODLers
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 17:05
Bitcoin’s price volatility has surged to record highs but long-term HODLers don't seem to be deterred. MakerDAO Adds USDC as DeFi Collateral Following ‘Black Thursday’ Chaos
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 16:10
MakerDAO has added a third asset to its decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, USD Coin (USDC), in response to the system’s flagship stablecoin, dai, continuing to float above its dollar peg. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 17, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 16:00
NFTs for sale on Gemini, market muddles and a blockchain for toilet paper? It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily. Coinbase Card Users Can Now Make Crypto-Backed Payments With Google Pay
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 14:35
Card holders will be able to make crypto-backed payments from any Google Pay-enabled device. Overstock Hit by Two More SEC Subpoenas in December
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 13:28
The bitcoin-friendly retail company and the parent of security token marketplace tZERO says it was again subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission at the end of 2019. Gemini’s Nifty Gateway Bets on Celebs to Drive Interest in Crypto Collectibles
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 12:00
The Gemini-owned Nifty Gateway just opened its marketplace for non-fungible tokens, Bitcoin Is Now Undervalued, Suggests This Price Metric
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 11:45
Bitcoin's MVRV Z-score suggests the cryptocurrency is under-priced and could be trading near a major bottom. Fintech Think Tank Takes Legal Action Against Cardano Foundation
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 10:30
London-based think tank Z/Yen has taken legal action against the foundation for allegedly terminating a 2017 agreement. Swedish Central Bank Bids to Host BIS Hub for Digital Currency Research
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 09:30
Sweden’s Riksbank says its digital currency researchers are the best in central banking. Opera Browser Adds New Cryptocurrency Purchase Options
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 08:30
The Opera browser app has partnered with e-payments startup Wyre to expand its built-in wallet’s crypto buying power. Opera Browser Adds Apple Pay, Debit Card Cryptocurrency Purchase Options
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 08:30
The Opera browser app has partnered with e-payments startup Wyre to expand its built-in wallet’s crypto buying power. MakerDAO’s Problems Are a Textbook Case of Governance Failure
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 06:00
MakerDAO could have planned for its "Black Swan" event last week.
Binance Launches $50M ‘Blockchain for India’ Fund
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 17. 04:00
Binance and WazirX plan to donate up to $50 million to Indian blockchain startups after the Supreme Court lifted a central bank ban on financial services for these firms. Retail Investors Are Buying the Bitcoin Institutions Are Selling, Traders Say
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 21:54
As institutions unload bitcoin, crypto’s traditional base – retail investors – is doing most of the buying, market participants said. Retail Investors Are Buying, Bitcoin Institutions Are Selling, Traders Say
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 21:54
As institutions unload bitcoin, crypto’s traditional base – retail investors – is doing most of the buying, market participants said. Retail Investors Are Buying, the Bitcoin Institutions Are Selling, Traders Say
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 21:54
As institutions unload bitcoin, crypto’s traditional base – retail investors – is doing most of the buying, market participants said. Ethereum Community Grapples With Coronavirus as EthCC Cases Tick Upward
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 19:52
A number of attendees who contracted COVID-19 at an Ethereum conference in Paris have gone public with their diagnoses in what some are calling an act of "radical transparency." How Crypto Is Fighting Coronavirus: Hacks, Info, Perspectives
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 19:15
Have something to add? Tweet @CoinDesk #CoronaEfforts How Crypto Is Fighting Coronavirus: Meltem Demirors Shares her Plan
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 19:15
Have something to add? Tweet @CoinDesk #CoronaEfforts SingularityNET, Ocean, Algorand, Triffic, Enigma Add To Fight Against Coronavirus
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2020. Mar. 16. 19:15
Featuring Matthew Graham, Vinay Gupta, Meltem Demirors, Sky Guo, Bruce Fenton, Ryan Zurrer, and more. Have something to add? Tweet @CoinDesk #CoronaEfforts The Fed’s $700B Bazooka Misfires, Feat. CoinDesk’s Michael Casey and Noelle Acheson
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 19:00
Far from reassuring the markets, the Fed’s dramatic action over the weekend seems to have spooked them instead. Bitcoin Volume Gains Traction After 24-Hour Roller-Coaster Ride
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 18:58
Bitcoin prices have been on a roller-coaster ride since Sunday afternoon after the Federal Reserve slashed rates a full percentage point and promised to pump $700 billion into the U.S. economy. But now bitcoin volume is picking up. Governments Face Trade-Offs on Privacy in Fight Against Coronavirus
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 18:00
Safeguarding privacy rights is tricky during a time of pandemic and panic. Bakkt Touts New Payment Integration With Starbucks
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 17:58
Users of the Starbucks iPhone app are now being presented with “Bakkt Cash” as a payment option. Why Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Narrative Has Flown Out the Window
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 16:30
After the past week, bitcoin will never again be considered a safe haven investment, argues Noelle Acheson. And that’s not a bad thing… Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Leaves to Take Senior Role at US Bank Regulator
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 16:23
Coinbase chief legal officer Brian Brooks will be the new COO and first deputy at Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which oversees banking regulation in the U.S. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 16, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 16:00
It's the first lockdown week in the United States and the markets are going wild. Here's what happened in crypto.
Baidu Employee Jailed for Mining Crypto on 200 Company Servers
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 15:00
The search engine developer downloaded monero mining scripts onto 200 of Baidu's servers. Bank of Russia Says New Digital Assets Bill Will Outlaw Crypto Trading, Issuance
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 14:00
The central bank is in favor of digital securities, but maintains cryptocurrencies shouldn't be allowed in Russia. Bakkt Raises $300M Series B From Microsoft, Pantera
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 13:33
Bakkt raised $300 million from its parent firm ICE, as well as Microsoft's M12, Pantera and a number of other funds. Extreme Social Distancing: Self-Quarantine Diary, Day 1
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 13:25
How did we get in this mess? How do we get out of it? What will the post-coronavirus world look like? First in an occasional series. Vertalo to Tokenize 22 Securities Worth $200M on Tezos Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 13:00
Transfer agent Vertalo will tokenize 22 different private securities on Tezos after a new partnership with DealBox. Bitcoin’s Ransomware Problem Won’t Go Away
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 12:34
By the end of 2019, at least $128 million in bitcoin had been paid to ransomware hackers. That's not good optics for a payment system. Does Crypto Need Circuit Breakers? Last Week’s Price Crash Ignites a Debate
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 12:00
A longtime feature of stock exchanges, circuit breakers throw sand in the gears of a plummeting market like last week’s. Should crypto adopt them? Bitcoin Sinks Below $5K Despite Fed Reserve’s Slashing of Interest Rates
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 11:30
The Fed's cutting of interest rates to zero has done little to calm the markets. US Woman Gets 13 Years in Jail After Funding ISIS With Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 10:25
The woman fraudulently obtained credit card numbers in order to buy $62,000 in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies SEC Proposal Could (Eventually) Unleash Security Token Sales
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 09:00
Companies looking to raise funds via security token offerings (STOs) might soon get some relief from regulatory burdens in the U.S. Price Drop Casts Pall Over Bitcoin Miners’ Equipment Upgrades
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 16. 05:00
Bitcoin miners spent $500M+ over the past six months preparing for May’s “halving”. Last week’s price crash means they may wait longer for the payoff. QE4 Begins: Fed Cuts Rates, Buys $700B in Bonds; Bitcoin Rallies 7.7%
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 15. 22:13
Effectively, this is “QE4,” the fourth major round of quantitative easing by the American central bank since the global financial crisis a little more than a decade ago. QE4 Begins: Fed Cuts Rates, to Buy $700B in Bonds
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 15. 22:13
Effectively, this is “QE4,” the fourth major round of quantitative easing by the American central bank since the global financial crisis a little more than a decade ago. ‘Anything That Can Be Decentralized Will Be Decentralized’ 6 Years Later
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 15. 13:15
After one of the most challenging weeks in recent memory we're talking about a new consensus driven approach to DeFi oracles and revisiting Johnston's Law (anything that can be decentralized will be decentralized) with the man who coined the phrase so many years ago. Udi Wetheimer on Cyperpunk Myths and Bitcoin in Real Life
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 14. 13:00
CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by VR meetup organizer Udi Wertheimer to talk about how bitcoin (BTC) fits into the broader cypherpunk movement. Udi Wetheimer on Cypherpunk Myths and Bitcoin in Real Life
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 14. 13:00
CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by VR meetup organizer Udi Wertheimer to talk about how bitcoin (BTC) fits into the broader cypherpunk movement. Udi Wertheimer on Cypherpunk Myths and Bitcoin in Real Life
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 14. 13:00
CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by VR meetup organizer Udi Wertheimer to talk about how bitcoin (BTC) fits into the broader cypherpunk movement. $100M+ in Margin Calls: Crypto Lenders Demand Collateral as Market Buckles
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 23:15
“As of five minutes ago, everyone who needed to post collateral has,” Genesis CEO Michael Moro said Friday afternoon. Thursday’s Market Madness Strained Ethereum’s Killer App: DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 21:50
So many people were trying to use the Ethereum blockchain during Thursday’s market meltdown that many applications simply stopped working as intended. Bitcoin Ekes Out Gains but Remains in Red Amid Broader Market Rebound
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 20:45
Bitcoin has recovered slightly from Thursday’s brutal selloff as global financial markets creep back into the green. Despite Bitcoin Price Dips, Crypto Is a Safe Haven in the Middle East
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 20:15
Bitcoin fell 40 percent this week from coronavirus shocks, but it's still seen as a safe haven in the Middle East. Crypto Prepped Before Coronavirus Went Global
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 19:18
Attuned to meltdowns, crypto companies reacted quickly to the coronavirus threat. What Happens When Currencies Fail? Feat. Preston Pysh
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 19:00
Massive and novel government intervention in markets is now a foregone conclusion, but what happens to bitcoin as the dust settles? MakerDAO Debts Grow as DeFi Leader Moves to Stabilize Protocol
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 18:29
MakerDAO is not pursuing its emergency shutdown option although the amount of uncollateralized dai continues to grow. Whale Watching: Exchange Data Contained Early Warning of Thursday’s Bitcoin Dump
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 16:35
Data on the flow of funds into exchanges suggests big investors were preparing to dump bitcoin on the market five days before Thursday’s price rout. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 13, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 16:00
What the heck just happened? We make sense of last night on CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast. Bitcoin Shopping Gets a Boost From Social Distancing
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 15:01
State-imposed quarantines and policies set to work-from-home are boosting bitcoin-based shopping. Crypto Payments Firm Halts Operations Citing Singapore’s New Regulatory Regime
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 13:45
Singapore-based Coinpip said it has "suspended operations" while it looks at becoming licensed under new AML rules. CoinDesk Takes Consensus 2020 Virtual
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 13:00
Consensus 2020 will be a virtual experience, bringing together the entire community. Defining Cryptocurrency Is the Best Way to Kill It
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 12:40
We should stop trying to classify cryptocurrency as a beast from another planet. Rather, we just need to accept it as the future of money. Coinbase Moves to Cut Blockchain Load With Bitcoin Batching
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 12:37
The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange has started grouping multiple bitcoin transactions together to benefit both users and the blockchain. Bitcoin Recovers 40% From 12-Month Low Below $3.9K
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 11:08
A sharp bounce early on Friday comes alongside positive action in global equities. Bitcoin Price Briefly Dips to 12-Month Low in Overnight Trading
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 11:08
Bitcoin has erased a dip to $3,867 seen early on Friday, alongside positive action in global equities. Investors Can Hedge Long-Term Risk With New 2-Year Bitcoin Derivatives
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 10:15
Quedex's new bitcoin derivatives contracts, which expire in December 2021, saw more than $5 million in volume last weekend. New York Regulator Tells Crypto Firms to Develop Coronavirus Contingency Plans
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 09:00
NYDFS is asking all crypto firms operating in New York to create detailed plans in case day-to-day operations are disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. Bitcoin Falls Below $5K as Market Pain Deepens
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 13. 01:05
Bitcoin fell below $5,000, but some investors maintain hopes for their long-term prospects. Makeup Mogul Michelle Phan’s Coronavirus Strategy Is Educate and HODL Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 21:05
Although the coronavirus-induced economic slowdown is hitting every sector, beauty mogul Michelle Phan has a plan. In Echo of 2008, Fed Pledges $1.5 Trillion Injection to Aid Reeling Markets
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 20:09
The pumping of trillions of dollars of fresh liquidity into the financial system recalled the central bank’s unprecedented efforts during the last crisis. Cash Is the New Safe Haven as Crypto, Gold Continue to Tank
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 19:04
It turns out cold, hard cash with a helping of government bonds - not bitcoin or gold - is where people turn to in the face of a pandemic and "apocalyptic" market turmoil. 6 Good Reasons for Bitcoin HODLers to Stay Calm
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 19:00
From today’s buy order activity to bitcoin’s historic ability to bounce back after being pronounced dead, a few calming notes in a day of chaos. Mass Surveillance Threatens Personal Privacy Amid Coronavirus
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 19:00
The extreme surveillance measures taken to address COVID-19 are not normal or inevitable. DeFi Leader MakerDAO Weighs Emergency Shutdown Following ETH Price Drop
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 18:40
A large drop in the price of ether (ETH) is testing the feasibility of Ethereum's entire system of lending and borrowing. US Charges Dutch National With Running Crypto-Funded Child Porn Site
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 17:02
U.S. officials allege a Dutch national referred to as “Michael R.M.” made $1.6 billion in bitcoin by operating a rape and child pornography website for the last eight years. In Defense of Blockchain Voting
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 16:13
Recent election tech foul-ups have people scrambling for paper ballots. But they're not really the future of voting, says Intercoin's Greg Magarshak. Down 26%: Bitcoin Sees Worst Sell-Off in 7 Years as Coronavirus Spurs Flight to Safety
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 16:05
Bitcoin suffered its biggest drop in seven years, as fears over the spreading coronavirus triggered a new wave of selling in everything from stocks and junk bonds to cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 12, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 16:00
Coronavirus is changing fintech as we know it while Magic Leap crashes. This is CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast. UK Financial Regulator: Watch Out for Coronavirus Crypto Scams
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 15:19
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is asking investors to watch out for coronavirus-related crypto scams.
Chase Bank Settles Suit Over ‘Sky-High’ Credit Card Charges for Crypto Purchases
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 15:00
The bank had allegedly charged the plaintiff over $160 in fees and interest for regularly purchasing cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin’s Crash Triggers Over $700M in Liquidations on BitMEX
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 14:35
Bitcoin’s flash crash on Thursday triggered the most long-short liquidations on crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX in 16 months. Ether Suffers Record-Setting 33% Drop Amid Global Market Turmoil
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 14:24
Ether fell from $197 to $132 in early morning trading Thursday. IOTA Founder Personally Refunding Hack Losses to ‘Safeguard’ Project’s Remaining Reserves
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 14:07
Using his personal holdings will help protect the IOTA Foundation's 12-month runway, according to David Sonstebo. Digital Pound Could Present ‘Challenges’ for UK, Says Mark Carney
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 12:00
The outgoing governor of the Bank of England highlighted the potential risks to monetary governance if a central bank digital currency were to be launched in the U.K. Bitcoin Hits 10-Month Low Below $6K Alongside Stock Markets Plunge
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 10:57
Bitcoin is in turmoil on Thursday, having quickly plunged to below $6,000 for the first time since last May. Bitcoin Hits 10-Month Low Below $6K as Stocks Plunge in Massive Sell-Off
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 10:57
Bitcoin is in turmoil on Thursday, having quickly plunged to below $6,000 for the first time since last May. Australian Tax Office to Warn Investors Over Crypto Misreporting
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 10:00
The agency is set to issue warnings to hundreds of thousands of Asuralianin a clampdown on tax misreporting. Coronavirus Is a Catalyst for Work-From-Home Tech
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 09:00
Coronavirus could coerce us into a new era of productivity, where we finally leverage digital collaboration tools to their full potential. French Financial Regulator Suggests Europe-Wide Security Token Sandbox
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 08:10
France’s top securities watchdog has proposed that all of Europe adopt a “Digital Lab” sandbox to support the creation of security token offering regulation. French Financial Regulator Suggests Europewide Security Token Sandbox
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 08:10
France’s top securities watchdog has proposed that all of Europe adopt a “Digital Lab” sandbox to support the creation of security token offering regulation. US Court Fines ICOBox $16M for Securities Violation in SEC Case
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 04:00
The SEC won a default judgement against ICO-as-a-service platform ICOBox and CEO Nikolay Evdokimov. Crypto Embraces VR as Virtual Conferences Replace Physical Events
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 12. 03:30
Remote bitcoin events have been boosted by the postponement or cancellation of real world crypto conferences due to the coronavirus outbreak. With many employees now working from home where possible, firms have begun switching to virtual meetings, prompting renewed interest in VR equipment and hinting at the decentralized future of crypto meetings and events. Also […]
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Bitcoiners Are Biohacking a DIY Coronavirus Vaccine
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 12. 02:00
Anonymous bitcoiners are taking the search for a coronavirus vaccine into their own hands, bypassing academia, pharmaceutical firms and U.S. regulators. Tax Office to Contact 350,000 Australians and Remind Them to Report All Crypto Profits
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 12. 00:30
Australian tax agents have set out to close a gap they say costs the state several billion dollars. Taxpayers who file various work-related claims and investment property deductions or declare income from sharing economy platforms such as Uber and Airbnb may be asked for explanations and receipts. Investors and traders earning income from cryptocurrencies are […]
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As NY Fed Promises More Cash, What Will Christine Lagarde Do?
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 21:44
Bitcoin prices slid for a fifth straight day, but the bigger news is what the NY Fed and Christine Lagarde's ECB do next. Why Energy Experts Are Watching Crypto as Oil Wars Emerge
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 21:40
Energy experts say incumbents are complacent about the dominance of the U.S. dollar in oil markets while China and Russia may try to force change. Tokyo Police Arrest 2 Men for Buying Cryptocurrency Tied to $530M Coincheck Hack
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 11. 21:30
Tokyo police arrested two individuals on Wednesday for acquiring stolen NEM from the 2018 Coincheck hack. On Jan. 26, 2018, the Japanese trading platform Coincheck noticed an “illicit transfer” of 523,000,000 NEM and it was the largest cryptocurrency exchange hack since Mt Gox. According to Tokyo investigators, the two men who obtained the purloined stash […]
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US Homeland Security Arrests LocalBitcoins Seller on Money Laundering Charges
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 21:04
Homeland Security and DEA officials arrested a LocalBitcoins user on charges of laundering more than $140,000 in bitcoin. US Homeland Security Charges LocalBitcoins Seller With Money Laundering
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 21:04
Homeland Security and Drug Enforcement Administration officials charged a LocalBitcoins user with laundering more than $140,000 in bitcoin. Binance Stablecoin BUSD Tops $100M but Lags Behind Rivals
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 21:00
Binance USD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, has surpassed $100 million in market capitalization, chipping away at a market still dominated by Tether's TUSD. Ben Hunt on Markets and Narratives in the Age of Coronavirus
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 20:36
Market theorist and founder of Epsilon Theory Ben Hunt joins for a conversation about the market and narratives in the age of coronavirus Russia Seeks to Block ‘Darknet’ Technologies, Including Telegram’s Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 19:55
A Russian government agency has requested contractor bids to find ways to block censorship-resistant internet tech, including one blockchain: Telegram's. Lightning-Fast New Bitcoin.com Wallet Proves Popular With Over 10 Million Wallets Created
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 11. 18:30
The Bitcoin.com Wallet app has reached almost 10.5 million wallets created across several million app downloads. This milestone follows last month’s release of the new app, which most notably included a redesigned, user-friendly interface along with the lightning-fast Instant Pay feature for bitcoin cash payments and support for SLP tokens. Also Read: Bitcoin.Com Releases Fastest […]
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New York Crypto Companies Move to ‘Work From Home’ in Face of Rising COVID-19 Threat
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 17:46
The New York metropolitan area’s surging coronavirus count is forcing more of the region’s cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to act decisively. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 11, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 16:00
Bitcoin falls while the Escobar Fold 2 confuses the heck out of us. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.
Judge Gives Craig Wright New Deadline – Citing Forgery, Perjured Testimony in Court
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 11. 15:30
A new court filing from the Kleiman v. Wright lawsuit shows that Judge Bruce Reinhart has overruled a number of Craig Wright’s recent objections and he has ordered Wright to amend his testimony by Thursday. Moreover, Reinhart noted that Wright’s “protestations of undue burden ring hollow” and the defendant “produced forged documents in this litigation.” […]
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Crypto Scams Pose More Risk Than Payments Fraud, Report Suggests
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 15:20
Cryptocurrency scams in 2019 were more risky for U.S. residents than fraud involving romance or payments, says the Better Business Bureau. Bitcoin Price Is Now Up Just 8% This Year
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 12:50
Bitcoin’s recent price drop in line with traditional markets has erased a major portion of its year-to-date gains. Bitcoin Price Is Now Up Just 9% This Year
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 12:50
Bitcoin’s recent price drop in line with traditional markets has erased a major portion of its year-to-date gains. 2 Arrested in Japan for Obtaining Crypto Linked to Coincheck’s $530 Million Hack
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 12:12
The men are alleged to have been offloading NEM taken from Coincheck since February. 2 Arrested in Japan for Obtaining Crypto Linked to Coincheck’s $530M Hack
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 12:12
The men are alleged to have been offloading NEM taken from Coincheck since February. New Celo Alliance Has Same Aims as Libra – And Some of the Same Partners
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 12:00
Dozens of blockchain companies and investors are committing to promote Celo tokens in some fashion by joining the cLabs “Alliance for Prosperity.” Paradigm Labs Shuts Down, Says It Was ‘Too Early’ for DeFi Boom
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 11:31
Paradigm said it found it difficult "carve a viable niche" the rapidly evolving DeFi space. Global Investments Into Indian Crypto Sector Surge After Supreme Court Lifts Ban
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 11. 11:30
India has become increasingly attractive to new crypto businesses and investors from all over the world now that the supreme court has lifted the banking ban. Some companies are expanding operations into the Indian market while others are investing in the country’s crypto ecosystem. Also read: Bitcoin Legal in India — Exchanges Resume INR Banking […]
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YouTube Temporarily Bans Two Popular Crypto Channels Claiming Policy Breach
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 10:30
The YouTube policy cited didn't mention digital assets. Figure Technologies Securitizes $150M of Home Equity Loans on Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 10:06
The deal may serve as a showcase for DLT’s benefits to Wall Street at a time when such use cases no longer generate the same buzz as five years ago. The US Needs Hester Peirce’s Safe Harbor, or It Risks Falling Behind
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 10:00
A Beijing lawyer calls on the SEC to consider Hester Peirce's Safe Harbor proposal, which exempts startups from securities law while starting up. Without greater certainty around token sales, the US risks falling behind other jurisdictions in blockchain commerce. That Noise You’re Hearing? Central Banks Struggling to Evolve
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 09:00
Noelle Acheson looks at the evolving role of central banks in the context of the current crisis, and what that could mean for crypto. UK Trade Negotiators Eye Blockchain Provisions in Coming US Trade Talks
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 07:00
The U.K.'s trade negotiators want to set the pace for global blockchain regulation in its upcoming free trade talks with the United States.
Why Are ‘Bitcoin Group’ and ‘Bitcoin Revolution’ Such Popular Searches on Google?
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 11. 05:10
Google searches can reveal a lot about the perception of the masses when it comes to bitcoin. This post examines two popular Google search terms in recent months and years, and seeks to explain why these terms continue to pop up, what knowledge can be gleaned by looking into them, and the effects of “Google […]
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How to Survive the Coronavirus and Keep Your Startup Alive
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 05:00
From protecting your staff to planning a succession, here's a six-point plan to staying out of legal trouble during the pandemic. Blockforce Capital’s Crypto Fund Captures 86% of Bitcoin’s Upside in 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 11. 03:00
The fund has been able to keep more of bitcoin’s gains by reducing the complexity of its models.
Blockchain.com Will Allow Retail Wallet Users to Borrow USD Stablecoins With Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 11. 00:50
The digital assets lending field seems to be heating up with Blockchain.com starting to offer lending directly to retail consumers globally. Borrowed USD stablecoins can be used by crypto traders to fund their next trades and thus increase the leverage of their holdings. Also Read: Blockchain.com Launches High Speed Crypto Exchange for Retail Traders Popular […]
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Europe’s New AML Rules Made Crypto More Attractive to Institutions, Says Boerse Stuttgart Exec
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 22:00
Europe's fifth anti-money laundering directive seems to have increased institutional interest in crypto, says Ulli Spankowski, Boerse Stuttgart's chief digital officer. The 35 Most Influential Bitcoiners Dominating Crypto Twitter by Follower Count
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 10. 21:50
Twitter has become home to cryptocurrency influencers who use it for evangelism, spreading news, shilling coins, and shaming certain projects. Of course, the more followers a crypto thought leader has on Twitter, the greater their reach and influence. The following is a look at the top crypto Twitter (CT) influencers in 2020 and the number […]
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Here’s Another, Surprising Reason Why Crypto Prices Fell – Derivatives
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 20:55
The traditional markets' recent sell-off drove cryptocurrency prices down, but the way it did so was more complicated than even many of the most sophisticated players in crypto were able to grasp. Bitcoiners in Europe Reflect on Economic Shocks as Coronavirus Spreads
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 20:25
With assets from oil barrels to bitcoin being pulverized by the coronavirus slowdown, people worldwide are reevaluating their plans for crypto gatherings, especially in geographies where anti-COVID-19 measures are increasingly serious. In Milan, Italy, which was officially placed on lockdown by the Italian government on Sunday, bitcoin entrepreneur and meetup organizer Mir Liponi is facing […] Crypto Fundraising and a Nothing-Is-Safe Haven
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 19:00
An update on the safe haven narrative as bitcoin continues to move with equities plus a crypto startup fundraising roundup SLP Token Fuels Scooter Rental Business in Taiwan, Investors to Get Their Dividends in BCH
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 10. 18:50
A company running a small scooter rental service in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital city, has minted an SLP token on the Bitcoin Cash network to support its business and to attract investors and customers. The company issues its own cryptocurrency, a Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) token. SLP is a token-based protocol built on top of the […]
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The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is ‘Dead on Arrival,’ Washington DC Tells Sponsors
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 18:32
The 'Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire' and Metal Pay CEO worked on an omnibus crypto regulatory bill introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ). This is what the industry thinks. The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is ‘Dead on Arrival,’ Washington Tells Sponsors
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 18:32
The 'Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire' and Metal Pay CEO worked on an omnibus crypto regulatory bill introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ). This is what the industry thinks. Bithumb Taps Chainalysis for FATF-Grade Crypto Investigation Tool
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 18:00
The Bithumb exchange is tapping investigative tools offered by Chainalysis just a week after South Korea voted for tough new laws around the space. CoinTracking.info Helps Crypto Traders Avoid Costly Tax Mistakes
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 10. 17:30
CoinTracking.info, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency tax software, is announcing the launch of a new service aimed at helping crypto traders avoid a common tax-time mistake: submitting incomplete or incorrect data to the IRS.
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This Is What a Productive Congressional Blockchain Hearing Looks Like
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 17:01
For once, U.S. lawmakers had an informative conversation about blockchain technology without posturing. Libra Wanted a Currency, All We Need Are DeFi’s Open Payment Rails
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 16:30
Rather than build an alternative currency like Libra, Facebook should concentrate on building new infrastructure, like the open systems in the ethereum-DeFi space, says ConsenSys's Lex Sokolin. When the Going Gets Weird, CoinDesk Readers Look for These Safe Havens
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 16:02
We asked CoinDesk readers where they're putting their money in this weird financial period. The answers were surprising. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 10, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 16:00
Bitcoin price goes up along with traditional markets while hackers hack hackers. Welcome to CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast. This USV-Backed Startup Has a Solution for Buying Information With Confidence
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 15:00
Erasure is a smart contract on Ethereum for people to share information and to express confidence about that information by putting money behind it. 7 of the World’s Largest Blockchain-as-a-Service Enterprises
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 10. 15:00
You’ve heard of Software as a Service (Saas), the means by which businesses subscribe to and access cloud-based software. Blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) is its distributed ledger equivalent. It describes the process by which a third party installs, hosts and maintains blockchain networks on behalf of other organizations. Today, BaaS is utilized in industries such as fintech, […]
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Bitcoin Options Saw Record Volume of $198M Amid Recent Price Drop
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 15:00
Trading volume records in bitcoin’s options market were smashed on Monday as investors scrambled to hedge their positions amid the selloff. Circle Rolls Out Stablecoin Business Accounts, Preps SeedInvest for Sale
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 14:00
Circle is rolling out business accounts denominated in the stablecoin USDC and looking to sell crowdfunding platform SeedInvest as part of an ongoing pivot. Previously Crypto-Only BlockFi Adds Cash On-Ramp Through Silvergate Partnership
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 13:00
Crypto lender BlockFi now supports cash deposits. Securitize Launches Tokenized Platform to Revitalize Japan’s Rural Property Market
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 12:15
The platform has been set up to help reinvigorate smaller towns and villages in rural Japan. US Lawmaker Introduces Crypto-Currency Act of 2020 While Under Coronavirus Quarantine
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 10. 12:00
A U.S. congressman from Arizona has introduced the Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 while under coronavirus quarantine. The bill clarifies which federal agencies regulate which type of crypto assets. “It’s crucial that America remains the global leader in cryptocurrency,” the lawmaker said. Also read: Bitcoin Legal in India — Exchanges Resume INR Banking Service After Supreme […]
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Blockchain.com Wallet Users Can Now Borrow Against Their Crypto Holdings
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 12:00
Users can borrow U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins against bitcoin in their wallets. Bitcoin Back Over $8K as Traditional Markets Rebound
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 11:39
Bitcoin is witnessing recovery rally alongside stocks and oil, a day after hitting two-month lows. Kraken Exchange Pledges India Expansion as Nation Reopens for Crypto Business
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 10:00
The announcement comes a week after the country's supreme court overturned a two-year banking ban for cryptocurrency firms. Blockchain Expo Tokyo Series Set to Take Business Scene by Storm
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 10. 09:30
Taking place April 1 – 3, Japan’s premier blockchain exposition, Blockchain Expo Tokyo, will feature industry-leading speakers including CEOs, academics, and government officials. The exhibition floor will be packed with companies from various industries, with each focusing on harnessing the power of blockchain technology. The trade show is scheduled twice yearly, with the fall Blockchain Expo Tokyo to be held October 28 – 31.
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The Government Can’t Stand Decentralized Innovations Like Bitcoin, so It Tries to Ruin Them
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 10. 09:00
Feeding the homeless, affordable medicine, an easy-to-use gas can design, starting a small business to meet the needs of one’s community — borderless, permissionless P2P electronic payments. These are all simple, practical activities and tools that can be leveraged in decentralized fashion to benefit human societies immensely. So why do we see governments consistently and […]
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Crypto Needs a Rational Value Investing Model
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 10. 09:00
Until the value investing revolution led by Graham and Dodd, investors often gambled rather than invest rationally. Crypto has yet to go through a similar change, but it's started, says Arca CIO Jeff Dorman. Regulatory Roundup: French Court Considers Bitcoin Money, Cryptocurrencies Legitimized in South Korea, Australia, India
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 10. 02:00
The cryptocurrency sector worldwide saw several historic regulatory events last week. In this roundup, we cover a landmark bitcoin ruling by a French court, South Korea’s first crypto bill, an Australian court’s ruling, Germany’s announcement, and a recent FATF meeting where more than 800 delegates discussed crypto regulations. In addition, after almost two years, the […]
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Ethereum Community Enthralled Over Controversial ProgPoW Proposal
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 09. 23:00
The Ethereum community has been debating a proposal called ProgPoW as many ETH proponents believe the Programmatic Proof-of-Work function will alter the network significantly. The contentious topic has seemed to galvanize the community, with the ProgPoW proposal favored by a significant proportion while being detested by others. A few Ethereum participants were shocked on February […]
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You Call That Volatility? Bitcoin Traders Scoff at Wall Street’s Gyrations
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 21:56
As traditional markets undergo a level of anxiety not seen since the 2008 recession, the cryptocurrency industry showed few existential signs of distress. What the Oil Market Says About Bitcoin’s ‘Safe Haven’ Status
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 21:53
“I don’t think any asset is safe right now – except cash, US dollars.” I Attended a Bitcoin Conference in VR and Still Got Sick
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 21:23
Motion sickness, but still. Newly-Launched Bitcoin.Com Lottery Unlocks Global Lotteries Through Cryptocurrency Payments
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 09. 20:01
Following the recent partnership between Bitcoin.com and Bravio Technologies Limited, the Bitcoin.com Lottery platform has officially launched. It lets users play the most popular global lotteries from any location. Tickets can be purchased using either bitcoin cash (BCH) or bitcoin core (BTC) as payment methods. Also Read: Bitcoin.com Partners with Canadian Gaming Giant Bravio Tech […]
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Pitch Deck Says Solana Is Courting Dish Network, Kik for Its ‘Web-Scale’ Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 19:49
Solana is looking to raise up to $12M at a $125M valuation, touting potential relationships with Dish and Kin in a pitch deck seen by CoinDesk. Will Bitcoin Rebound in Market Crash? Look to Bonds and Credit Markets, Feat. Delphi Digital’s Kevin Kelly
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 19:00
What’s happening in stock markets, bond markets and beyond, and what it might mean in the short and long term for the crypto community. Is Bitcoin Safe in a Market Crash? Look to Gold for Signs, Feat. Delphi Digital’s Kevin Kelly
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 19:00
What’s happening in stock markets, bond markets and beyond, and what it might mean in the short and long term for the crypto community. Old Rivals Oracle and IBM Want Their Blockchains to Talk to Each Other
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 18:20
IBM and Oracle are working on an interoperability project that could unite the business consortia on the companies' respective blockchain platforms. Bitcoin’s Plunge Was Foreshadowed by Miner Inventory Data
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 18:12
Bitcoin’s recent price drop has caught many investors off guard. However, a key metric showing worry among the miners gave a warning several weeks ago. Market Liquidations Cause Cascade in Bitcoin Price
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 17:52
The price of bitcoin dropped sharply over the past 24 hours as a confluence of events has led to traders hitting the sell button. Empow – Decentralized, Visually Focused Social Network
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 09. 17:30
Since Blockchain became well-known to the public back in the bull-run in 2017, many developer teams have started to develop blockchain-based products and applications that can be used by the masses.
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Bitcoin News Roundup for March 9, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 17:28
Markets crater as scams plague bitcoin. This is the Markets Daily Podcast from CoinDesk.
Market Update: Plustoken BTC Moves, Crypto Prices Dive, Coronavirus Cripples Global Markets
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 09. 17:12
Cryptocurrency markets lost more than $30 billion in the last 24 hours as digital asset prices have been slashed alongside traditional stock and commodity markets. Further, crypto proponents have spied Plustoken bitcoins on the move again and speculators assume that 13,000 BTC ($102M) might have invoked the weekend’s massive sell-off. Additionally, global markets have been […]
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Legacy Trust’s Crypto Spin-Off Receives $3M to Roll Out Asian Settlement Platform
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 14:50
First Digital Trust has won backing from Taiwan-based Nogle for its upcoming Asia-focused crypto settlement solution for institutions. Bitcoin, Bonds and Gold: Why Markets Are Upended in a Time of Fear
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 14:13
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson points out the real narrative shift is in the broader market, not bitcoin. China Injects $4.7M into Central Bank’s Blockchain Trade Finance Platform
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 13:10
Thirty-eight banks have started using the platform since it entered the test phase in September 2018. Bitcoin’s Sharp Price Drop May Have Been Prompted by $120M Scam Selloff
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 11:55
Bitcoin has quickly plunged to two-month lows, with some analysts suggesting an over-$100 million liquidation by PlusToken scammers as the cause. Bitcoin’s Sharp Price Drop May Have Been Prompted by $120M Scam Sell-off
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 11:55
Bitcoin has quickly plunged to two-month lows, with some analysts suggesting an over-$100 million liquidation by PlusToken scammers as the cause. Asset Ratings Giant Morningstar Takes First Plunge Into Blockchain Securities
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 10:52
As part of a $39.7 million investment in FAT Brands, DBRS Morningstar has for the first time rated securities issued on a blockchain. 5 Crypto Cashback Solutions That Award You Satoshis to Shop
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 09. 10:45
Cashback is a popular ecommerce system that administers rewards and rebates for shopping. Every time you shop online, and in some cases in-store, you’ll earn up to 1% of the transaction value back. Traditionally administered in cash or rewards points, certain cashback schemes now dispense rewards in the form of cryptocurrency – or “cryptoback.” These […]
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tZero-Affiliated Firm Hopes SEC Will Pass Updated Proposal for Security Token Platform
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 09:40
The Boston Options Exchange modified its plan to launch a security token exchange, increasing its required market makers and bringing its listing standards closer to the NYSE's. The Gig Economy Is Unfair. Here’s How Token Models Can Help
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 07:27
The gig economy is unfair to many workers. We need tokenized co-operatives, says Gys Hough, a Dutch VC. Bitcoin Falls to 1-Month Low Below $8K Amid Global Market Rout
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 05:16
The price of bitcoin has fallen to a one-month low below $7,900, amid a wider sell-off in the global financial markets. Bitcoin Falls to 2-Month Low Below $8K Amid Global Market Rout
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 05:16
The price of bitcoin has fallen to a one-month low below $7,900, amid a wider sell-off in the global financial markets. Paradigm Leads $12M Round for DeFi-Friendly Wallet Startup
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 05:00
The DeFi-friendly Argent wallet just raised $12 million. The Tokenization Delusion
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 04:00
The idea of everyone issuing their own tokens, and transacting freely without government involvement, is nothing but a lovely dream. 6 Crypto Websites Blocked by Russia’s Media Watchdog, Including News Outlet
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 09. 03:30
In what seems to be another episode in a long-running campaign, the Russian telecom regulator has restricted access to at least six websites posting content related to cryptocurrencies. Тhe forum section of Bits.media, a leading crypto news outlet, is among the internet pages that have been blacklisted this month. Also read: Russians Can Use Qiwi, […]
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Exiled Bitmain Co-Founder Is Fighting Back With Second Lawsuit
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 09. 02:15
Micree Zhan, the ousted co-founder of Bitmain, has filed another lawsuit in his fight to regain control of the bitcoin mining giant – this time in China. Rumors of Bitcoin’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 09. 00:30
According to the Bitcoin Obituary Page, Bitcoin died 379 times between 2010-2019 of an astonishing array of causes. The number is undoubtedly understated since it is based on a limited sample of obituaries. Despite the glee with which the corpses of Bitcoin are contemplated, however, cryptocurrency thrives because it continues to fill the human need […]
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Industry Execs Claim Freshly Minted ‘Virgin Bitcoins’ Fetch 20% Premium
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 08. 21:30
A few blockchain surveillance companies like Cyphertrace have recently published reports on criminal activities tied to bitcoin usage and the studies mentioned the topic of “virgin bitcoins.” According to industry executives, freshly minted bitcoins with no transaction history can sell for a 10-20% premium compared to coins sold on the open market. Even though the […]
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Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? An Introduction to Bitcoin’s Mysterious Founder
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 08. 17:05
The true identity of the creator of Bitcoin is one of the biggest mysteries in the modern world. Over the years many theories have popped up about who Satoshi Nakamoto really is, including a time traveler, a space alien, a rogue artificial intelligence or a front for groups such as the NSA, CIA and Yakuza. […]
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Is Twitter Helping Justin Sun and Other Cryptocurrency Celebrities Defraud?
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 08. 14:05
A site as hugely influential as Twitter should ideally take a balanced and responsible approach when suggesting blue check accounts and other popular influencers to follow in the crypto space. Fact is, this couldn’t be further from the reality: Twitter seems to constantly promote the same narrow selection of accounts to follow, some of whom […]
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How Blockchain Can Be Used to Promote Gender Equality
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 08. 14:00
Stellar Foundation CEO: Blockchain offers financial on-ramps for women who previously have been excluded from systems of credit and wealth accumulation. Tamil Guide: Cryptocurrency Meaning and How to Buy Bitcoin in India — Interview With Giottus
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 08. 11:05
After the supreme court verdict striking down the RBI ban, more people in India are interested in cryptocurrencies. News.Bitcoin.com interviewed Arjun Vijay, COO of crypto exchange Giottus, about the basics of cryptocurrencies in Tamil, focusing on the largest cryptocurrency — bitcoin. We discussed what bitcoin is, how it works, how to purchase bitcoin in India, […]
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Nigerians Can Now Buy Bitcoin With Cash From Stores and ATMs That Take Naira
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 08. 08:05
If there’s a place where cryptocurrencies draw significantly more attention than anywhere else right now, it has to be Nigeria. Africa’s largest economy is driven by its oil exports, expanding manufacturing, financial services, communications and information technology sectors, but also by a tech-savvy generation that asks Google about Bitcoin more than its peers in other […]
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Stimulus, QE, Rate Cuts: Coronavirus Fuels Central Banks’ Monetary Easing Policy
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 23:40
The world has been focused on the coronavirus outbreak that’s claimed 105,612 cases and 3,562 deaths to date. The pandemic has caused government leaders to react and central banks are breaking out tools from their arsenal of monetary easing schemes. The world’s central banks say the public health emergency and international concern over the global […]
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Bitcoin.com Local Gathers Steam as Other P2P Markets Falter
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 20:40
The bitcoin marketplace Localbitcoins was once the most popular peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform. But during the last few years, the company’s trading requirements and KYC implementation have caused an influx of traders to migrate to different P2P crypto markets. The mass departure has caused business on Localbitcoins to drop like a rock and volumes haven’t […]
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South Korea Passes Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrency in Line With FATF Standards
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 17:38
South Korea’s National Assembly finally passed a bill that provides a framework for the regulation of cryptocurrencies and exchanges. Crypto service providers will be required to use the real-name verification system and comply with reporting requirements in line with the global cryptocurrency standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Also read: Bitcoin Legal […]
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German Crypto Regulator BaFin Shuts Down Unauthorized Bitcoin ATMs
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 14:11
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has shut down unauthorized bitcoin ATMs in the country. Now that cryptocurrency is regulated under the German Banking Act, bitcoin ATM operators need to be authorized by BaFin. The regulator recently clarified what crypto service providers must do to continue their services. Also read: 40 Banks in Germany Declare […]
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Leader to Watch: Elena Giralt Talks Zcash and Feminism
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 07. 14:00
CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by Elena Giralt, the Electric Coin Company’s product marketing associate known for her research on cryptocurrency usage in Latin America, to talk about how digital assets can subvert power dynamics. Crypto Bulls Roadshow Coming to Over 15 Indian Cities — With Government Participation
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 12:11
India’s Crypto Bulls Roadshow, a nonprofit initiative to prepare India for the next bull run, is coming up, and government organizations are joining the drive. Currently, 15 cities in India are planned for but more may be added based on demand. There is no fee to participate in the roadshow and there will be online […]
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Airport Gold Seizure in Amsterdam Points to Bitcoin Utility for Private, Borderless Travel
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 10:11
A 27-year-old Brazilian man was arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam Friday for failing to declare 15 kilograms of gold bars to customs, according to local reports. After failing to provide a convincing explanation as to how he acquired the gold, the traveler flying from Rio de Janeiro to Hong Kong was placed under arrest […]
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The Dangerous Truth About India’s Cryptocurrency Verdict
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 07. 10:10
An only-partial court victory and the possibility of legislation banning crypto mean the industry’s legal status in India remains vulnerable. How Popular Is the Dark Web in India? A Look at Increasing Tech Use and Free Market Potential
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 08:09
Now that the Reserve Bank of India’s banking ban on cryptocurrencies has been lifted by a recent Supreme Court decision, there is reinvigorated interest in bitcoin within the South Asian nation. Exchanges can reconnect to banking institutions and offer the support they formerly did to their customers. But what about those who prefer to continue […]
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Crypto, Encryption, and the Quest for a Secure Messaging App
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 06:05
How confidential is our conversation? This question has come to the fore in recent months, driven by a flurry of news stories detailing the weakening of encrypted messenger apps at the behest of law enforcement. A concerted effort on the part of the state to backdoor messaging apps and spy on our most private conversations […]
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Bitcoin History: When DDoS Attacks Made BTC’s Price Drop
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 03:05
As anyone who has read the Bitcoin History series (or lived through the period in question) will know, the Bitcointalk forum was the crucible of debate in the early days. What’s less known is that – to quote one poster – “DDoSing this forum coincided with dumps on the then dominant Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox.” […]
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Bitcoin Mining Rig Manufacturer Canaan Sued – Accused of Misleading IPO Investors
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 07. 00:05
Bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Canaan Inc. is being sued for allegedly breaking U.S. securities laws before its initial public offering (IPO). Phillippe Lemieux, a Canaan investor, filed a class-action lawsuit that claims the company violated the Securities Act of 1933. Lemieux believes Canaan misled investors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in regards to […]
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That AlphaPoint $5.6M Funding Round? It’s a Loan
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 21:15
The recent $5.6 million injection of capital into New York-based AlphaPoint came from bridge financing, a short-term business loan, the company confirmed to CoinDesk. But AlphaPoint would not say who made the loan or its terms. That AlphaPoint $5.6M Funding Round? It’s a Band-Aid
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 21:15
The recent $5.6 million injection of capital into New York-based AlphaPoint came from bridge financing, a short-term business loan, the company confirmed to CoinDesk. But AlphaPoint would not say who made the loan or its terms. IRS Crypto Summit Was About the Exchange of Ideas, Not Tax Guidance
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 21:10
No new guidance is expected to come from Tuesday’s IRS Crypto Summit, but that the event happened at all is still a positive sign for the industry. Bitcoin Gold Whale Allegedly Controls Half the BTG Supply
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 06. 21:05
According to a recent study, bitcoin gold (BTG) market prices are being manipulated by a single whale who holds a significant portion of the bitcoin gold in circulation. The Bitcoin Gold network was recently hit with a 51% attack that caused two blockchain reorganizations. The team of BTG developers introduced a new soft fork concept […]
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Bitcoin’s $9,000 Price Stays Steady as Sentiment Stays Positive
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 20:16
As global equity markets continue to get pummeled, bitcoin’s return to the $9,000 level may have been driven by some of the same forces causing a rally in bonds — a desire for respite from a coronavirus-plagued markets. After sharp gains in price Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) has been trading steadily in a range between $9,000 […] Bitcoin’s Price Steady over $9,000 as Sentiment Stays Positive
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 20:16
Bitcoin’s return above the $9,000 mark may have been driven by some of the same forces causing a rally in bonds – a desire for respite from a coronavirus-plagued markets. Ethereum’s ProgPoW Call Features Frustration but Little Progress
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 20:10
The controversial proposed change to Ethereum’s mining algorithm failed to change status after meeting resistance during Friday’s core developers call. FluffyPony on Encryption, Clearview and How Coronavirus Could Impact Privacy
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 20:00
The former lead maintainer of Monero and co-founder of Tari speaks about the state of global privacy Bitcoin Cash Community Supports Greater Privacy by Donating Over 100 BCH to Cashfusion Fundraiser
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 06. 18:05
The Bitcoin Cash community is showing its support for greater privacy by putting its money where its mouth is and donating to Cashfusion. The recently launched fundraiser has already raised more than 100 BCH and achieved over 70% of its goal. Once the total hits $50,000, Bitcoin.com will double it to $100,000. Also Read: Raising […]
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Japan Doesn’t Need a Digital Yen, Asserts BOJ Official
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 17:37
A digital yen could have serious unintended consequences, the Bank of Japan's deputy governor warned. Overstock’s VC Wing Leads $8.2M Funding Round in GrainChain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 17:28
GrainChain, a blockchain platform for tracing commodities, raised $8.2 million from Medici and Eden Block. Gender and Income: Binance US and Stellar CEOs Debunk Myths for International Women’s Day
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 17:07
There’s a common myth that women are less likely to be interested in bitcoin than men. The reality is people with higher income levels have a greater propensity for cryptocurrency and women still earn significantly less than men. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 6, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 17:00
In this episode of CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast we go to India, Denver, and Mars. Listen now. HTC Unveils Privacy Protecting 5G Router, Pundi X Finalizes Blockchain Phone Prototype
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 06. 15:05
Product announcements in the mobile and internet communications sector have indicated that cryptocurrency-related features are going to become more common. A 5G router with a Bitcoin node that provides secure connectivity, a new blockchain phone you can customize, and a flagship’s hardware wallet from a smartphone giant now available in more markets are the latest […]
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Crypto Exchange OKCoin Appoints New CEO to Drive US Expansion
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 14:16
Outgoing OkCoin CEO Tim Byun will lead OK Group's global government relations from the end of March. India’s Central Bank Plans to Fight Supreme Court Crypto Ruling
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 13:26
The Reserve Bank of India reportedly plans to return to the supreme court to ask for a review of a ruling that overturned its ban on banking access for crypto firms. Exchange Technology Developer AlphaPoint Raises $5.6M in Latest Funding Round
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 12:35
A member of FINRA's board of governors has also joined AlphaPoint's board. RBI to Challenge Supreme Court Verdict on Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 06. 12:05
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly seeking to file a review petition challenging the supreme court verdict which lifted its banking ban on the crypto industry. The RBI is worried that the court’s decision “could pave the way for trading in virtual currencies and put the banking system at risk.” Also read: Indian […]
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Bitcoin Maintains Gains as Global Equities Slide, US Yield Hits Record Lows
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 11:31
Bitcoin is printing gains amid coronavirus-led risk-aversion in the traditional markets. Information Overload Is Stopping Us From Seeing the Truth
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 10:00
The online environment is inundated with information, and it's impossible to tell the fake from the real, says Microsoft's blockchain chief. INX’s $130M IPO to Launch Next Month as Exchange Seeks NY BitLicense
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 09:00
Crypto exchange INX is targeting an April launch date for its $130 million IPO, potentially the industry’s largest registered securities sale ever. Nike, Macy’s Run Blockchain Trial With Auburn’s RFID Lab
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 06:00
Blockchain might help major apparel brands from Nike to Macy’s better share their product data across the retail supply chain, according to a new white paper from Auburn University’s RFID Lab. Clearview AI Lawyer Tor Ekeland Says Your Face Is Public Property
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 06. 04:03
Tor Ekeland made a career of defending hackers. Now he's defending a hacker's trove: a company with three billion images in its database. Ethereum’s ProgPoW Debate Is About Much More Than Mining
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 22:30
The debate over ProgPoW has become a flashpoint for how Ethereum makes big decisions. Cryptocurrency Airdrops and Giveaways: What They Are and What’s Next
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 05. 21:30
There are a number of ways people can obtain cryptocurrencies and one of them is through airdrops, a type of distribution where creators send free coins to numerous crypto wallet addresses in order to drive adoption. Airdrops have been leveraged for years and token distributors believe that it’s a great way to disburse coins fairly […]
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South Korean Lawmakers Greenlight Strict Crypto AML Bill
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 21:30
South Korean lawmakers voted to place tough new requirements on cryptocurrency exchanges, adding legitimacy to the country’s sprawling crypto economy – and potentially triggering a market consolidation. Why Bitcoin Mining Might Be the New Business Model for US Power Plants
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 20:00
South Korea gets legal recognition for crypto, New York power plant mines BTC and the end of the intranet era for enterprise blockchain? Bitcoin Stays Above $9,000 in US Trading
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 19:10
The price of bitcoin broke above $9,000 on a bullish run at 9:00 UTC (4:00 a.m. EST). Unstoppable Domains Chrome Extension Lets Users Browse Ethereum-Based Sites
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 18:51
Unstoppable Domains, the censorship-resistant web developer, has released a Google Chrome extension in its bid to open up web 3.0. $65M Investment Fuels Natural Gas Provider’s ‘Behind-the-Meter’ Bitcoin Mining Operation
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 05. 18:30
On Thursday, a natural gas-based power plant in Dresden, New York, Greenidge Generation LLC, revealed the energy provider has the capacity to mine around $50,000 worth of bitcoins (5.5 BTC) every day. The 65,000 square-foot natural gas utility plant was upgraded when the firm installed 7,000 bitcoin miners that leverage some of the cheapest natural […]
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Yields of 25% to 42% Lure Lenders Back to DeFi Platform bZx
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 17:48
Lenders and depositors are coming back to bZx, as the decentralized protocol for margin trading offers significantly higher yields on ether deposits compared to its peers. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 5, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 17:00
HTC makes a miner, gas powers a new bitcoin effort in New York, and BTC goes back up. It's the Markets Daily podcast from CoinDesk. How the Bitcoin Market Changed Since 2017’s Bull Run
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 16:13
Regulation-friendly infrastructure makes 2020's bitcoin market stand out from the Wild West of 2017. The Algorithms That Control the Cryptocurrency Market
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 05. 15:31
Algorithms are at the heart of 21st century life, invisibly controlling many of the systems we use and take for granted on a daily basis. Pervasive algorithms determine the entertainment we consume (Netflix, Spotify), the information we read (Google), and the chatter we hear (Facebook, Twitter). It’s no different in crypto, where complex and ever-evolving […]
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Moonshots Capital, DCG, Tezos Back $2.5M Fundraise for Crypto Software Provider
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 15:15
Zabo, which claims to be able to link bank accounts to crypto wallets directly, raised $2.5 million from Moonshots Capital and other firms to build out its engineering team and customers. With Freedom at Stake, More Hongkongers See Bitcoin’s Unique Value
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 14:31
Before the recent protests, explaining bitcoin's value proposition to Hongkongers was tricky, says local resident Leo Weese. Now more people appreciate censorship resistance. The Team Behind CryptoKitties Is One Step Closer to Leaving Ethereum
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 14:00
For its own blockchain, Flow. Crypto Investment Fund Suffers Hack Exposing Data of 266,000 Users: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 13:30
The personal data of about 266,000 people registered with the fund may have been exposed. A New York Power Plant Is Mining $50K Worth of Bitcoin a Day
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 12:34
The power plant believes it will remain profitable even after the halving event in May. Tron’s Takeover of Steemit Is Internet History Repeating Itself
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 12:10
Tron's takeover of Steemit is part of a trend: the takeover of decentralized networks by companies that put their own interests ahead of their users. Web3 Foundation Funds Technical Bridge Connecting Polkadot to Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 12:00
Web3 has awarded grants to more than 60 projects building on Polkadot. Bitcoin Prints Bullish Price Pattern With Move Above $9K
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 11:00
Bitcoin's bulls look to have established a secure foothold above $9,000, confirming a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders breakout. New Cross-Chain Network Plans to Bring Bitcoin’s Liquidity to the DeFi Space
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 10:01
Kyber Network and Bancor Network have been integrated into a new platform that provides cross-chain liquidity for decentralized finance. Bitcoin Legal in India: Exchanges Resume INR Banking Service After Supreme Court Verdict Allows Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 05. 09:45
Indian cryptocurrency exchanges are bringing back banking support after the Supreme Court of India struck down the banking ban on the crypto industry. News.Bitcoin.com talked to several crypto exchange executives to find out the effects of the supreme court ruling and what their exchanges plan to offer users now that the banking ban has been […]
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UK Finance Watchdog Warns Against ‘Unauthorized’ Crypto Exchange BitMEX
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 09:00
The Financial Conduct Authority said BitMEX had been targeting U.K. consumers without approval. BitGo Reveals Bitcoin Lending Push; $150M Booked So Far
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 07:00
With big banks still mostly eschewing the 11-year-old digital-asset industry, a new breed of lenders is stepping into the void to meet the demand. Enter BitGo. The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Goods on the Darknet
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 05. 05:55
Darknet markets (DNMs) supply all manner of goods, some legal, others less so, but all purchasable with cryptocurrency and delivered to your door. Indeed, many people’s first exposure to bitcoin is when they have the need to purchase something off the darknet. For shopping of last resort, you need money of last resort – bitcoin, […]
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Crypto Lender Babel Hits $380M in Outstanding Loans
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 05:00
Chinese cryptocurrency lending startup Babel Finance said it has reached a record of $380 million in outstanding loans as of February. Stop Treating Bitcoin as Risky. It’s a Safer Asset Than Most
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 05. 03:43
Bitcoin is often lumped in risky assets like growth stocks, high yield debt, high beta ETFs, venture capital, and emerging markets. In fact, it has many hallmarks of a safe haven in a crisis. HODL Waves Chart Reveals Bitcoin Holders’ Firm Grip – 42% Hasn’t Moved in 2 Years
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 05. 02:55
According to a report written by Coin Metrics analyst Jacob Franek, as of March 1, 2020, roughly 42% of all BTC has not moved onchain in more than two years. The metric is the largest number since June 2017 and the study notes that “HODL waves” have grown larger. Also Read: Get Ready for the […]
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Australia Crypto Merchant Trade Sets $74K Monthly Record With BCH Capturing 97%
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 04. 23:55
Cryptocurrency payments in Australia, which have been growing in volume in the past few years, have recently scored another record. Crypto-based merchant trade across the country reached almost $74,000 in February according to a new report. Bitcoin cash has by far the largest share in retail crypto spending and transactions among coins accepted by Australian […]
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Russian Oligarch, Ex-Cabinet Minister Invested in Telegram’s ICO, Court Filing Says
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 22:15
Roman Abramovich, owner of the Chelsea soccer club, invested $10 million in Telegram’s $1.7 billion token sale through a British Virgin Islands-based entity, court papers indicate.
India’s Supreme Court Ruling Is a Win for the Whole Blockchain Industry
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 20:29
With India's Supreme Court overturning a ban on cryptocurrencies, the blockchain industry has a large new resource of customers and developers. Libra Plus? A New Global Digital Currency Strategy for Facebook
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 20:00
India’s Supreme Court overturns a crypto banking ban while Facebook prepares fiat-pegged digital currencies alongside Libra. Bitcoin Remains Steady Amid Weaker Volume
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 19:39
Bitcoin remains steady, with its 24-hour price in the $8,600-$8,800 range. After Court Victory, Indian Exchanges Gear Up for Crypto Trading Surge
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 18:06
Indian Supreme Court’s decision to lift the central bank’s ban on cryptocurrency trading could soon translate into notable growth in trading volumes, according to cryptocurrency exchanges in the country.
Indian Crypto Exchange Adds Bank Transfers Hours After RBI Ban Lifted
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 17:50
Mumbai-based CoinDCX became the first platform in India to fully integrate bank account transfers. Coronavirus Rate Cuts: Australia’s Central Bank Did It First
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 17:40
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced it would be cutting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.50 percent, its lowest on record according to recent figures. Bitcoin Lawsuit: Lawyers Accuse Craig Wright of Forgery, Can’t Locate Former Nchain CEO
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 04. 17:00
The Kleiman v. Wright lawsuit in Florida continues to unravel as the plaintiff’s law firm has accused Craig Wright of forging documents that allegedly stemmed from the mysterious bonded courier. Kleiman’s attorney has scheduled a few more depositions with people like Wright’s wife and London Books author Andrew O’Hagan. Kleiman’s legal team also wants to […]
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Markets Daily Gets Political: The Post-Trust Election
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 17:00
Today on Markets Daily we're taking a break from our quick-hit news roundup format for a brief discussion about the U.S. election in the age of bitcoin with CoinDesk features editor Ben Schiller and privacy-beat reporter Benjamin Powers. CoinDesk’s Policy on Coronavirus and Blockchain Week NYC
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 15:00
CoinDesk has an important update about plans for the Consensus event in the wake of the coronavirus. CoinDesk’s Statement on Coronavirus and Blockchain Week NYC
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 15:00
CoinDesk has an important update about plans for the Consensus event in the wake of the coronavirus. Bitmain Spin-Off Matrixport Seeks $300M Valuation in Latest Funding Round
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 15:00
Matrixport began pitching investors a few weeks ago with the aim of raising $40 million. Microsoft, EY and ConsenSys Tout New Way for Big Biz to Use Public Ethereum
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 15:00
A trio of heavy-hitters has come up with a new way of using the ethereum mainnet to connect firms’ internal systems for resource planning. Hyperledger Conference Shows Where Blockchain Can Fight Global Warming
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 14:00
Social impact took center stage at this year's Hyperledger Global Forum, with perhaps less of an emphasis on banking consortia and trade finance blockchains. HTC’s New 5G Router Can Host a Full Bitcoin Node
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 13:42
The Taiwanese tech giant has launched a new router that can connect devices to 5G networks while supporting the bitcoin blockchain at the same time. Coronavirus Prompts Fed to Slash Interest Rate – Stocks Slide, Gold Spikes, Bitcoin Uncertainty
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 04. 13:20
The U.S. Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by 50 bps on Tuesday citing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak against the bleak economy. The last time the central bank slashed rates by leveraging an “emergency rate shift” by half a percentage point was after Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy in 2008. The announcement didn’t have a […]
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Sweden Calls for Action Over Ukraine Crypto ‘Fraud Factory’
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 13:00
Ukraine has been asked to act following a report of an alleged cryptocurrency fraud operation duping naive investors from the country's capital. Samsung to Target EU Payments Sector With Blockchain-Based Solution for Banks
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 12:00
The platform will use blockchain to automatically input payments data into bank records. Bitcoin Keeps Recovery Hopes Alive With Defense of Major Average Support
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 11:25
Bitcoin may make a quick recovery above $9,000 if the bulls maintain their defense of the 200-day average at $8,720. USDZ Capital Group Launches USDZ Stablecoin
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 04. 10:30
Stablecoin is a cryptocurrency pegged to less volatile external assets such as official currencies, precious metals, or oil. The value of a stablecoin can also be pegged to other crypto-assets or fixed by algorithms. Stablecoins retain the same value as the underlying asset and are not subject to sharp price fluctuations. The general idea behind a stablecoin is to maintain a stable value over a long period of time.
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The Markets Were Already Vulnerable, Then Came Coronavirus
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 10:00
If central banks flood the global economy with cheap money in response to the coronavirus outbreak, that is likely to help assets like bitcoin, says Kevin Kelly. Ukrainian Taxpayers Will Now Have to Report Crypto Holdings
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 09:00
Ukraine’s revenue agency has published guidance that says cryptocurrency holdings should be treated as intangible property on tax returns. Relm Launches Insurance Coverage for Cryptocurrency and Cannabis Groups in Tough Regulatory Climate
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 04. 08:52
Bermuda-based insurance company Relm has announced an official launch of operations, issuing a press statement March 3, stating the group will “focus on digital asset (cryptocurrency) enterprises and cannabis and hemp related businesses.” The business, owned by Deltec International Group, a Nassau private financial services provider founded in 1959, currently offers five basic products for […]
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India’s Supreme Court Lifts Banking Ban on Crypto Exchanges
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 06:56
The Supreme Court of India has ruled against a decision imposed by the country’s central bank nearly two years ago that curbed crypto trading in Asia’s third-largest economy. According to a report from Bloomberg, a three-judge bench of the court ruled on Wednesday in favor of petitions by crypto exchanges and startups that opposed the […] Indian Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cryptocurrency — RBI Ban Lifted
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 04. 05:49
A historic day for the Indian crypto community, the supreme court has finally ruled on the case against the banking ban by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The court held that the RBI circular which places a banking ban on the crypto industry is unconstitutional. Also read: Hearing Concluded — Indian […]
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Bitcoin’s Computing Power Is Growing Again After Coronavirus-Related Disruption
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 04. 03:00
The bitcoin network’s processing power is growing again as major Chinese miner manufacturers resume shipments following coronavirus-related delays. How to Mix Your Bitcoins Using Coinjoin for Greater Privacy
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 04. 01:35
Mixing bitcoins using a noncustodial service increases fungibility without having to relinquish control of your coins. Bitcoin mixing services let you keep your coins and retain your privacy, for nothing more than a modest fee and the time it takes to mix them. The most popular noncustodial mixers for bitcoin core and bitcoin cash are […]
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Steem Community Mobilizes Popular Vote in Battle With Justin Sun
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 21:40
The Steem community is striking back after an attempted end-around by Tron founder Justin Sun. Bitcoin Cash Node Reveals Upgrade Plans for May and Difficulty Algorithm Research
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 03. 21:10
On March 2, the developers behind the Bitcoin Cash Node project announced the team’s plans for the May upgrade and beyond. The programmers highlighted that the implementation was built to follow the longest chain, regardless of whether the Infrastructure Funding Plan (IFP) is voted in. Bitcoin Cash Node will also implement two new features planned […]
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Bitcoin Price Falls After One-Hour Volume Spike
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 20:25
An hour of high volume trading on Tuesday resulted in bitcoin trading lower, giving back nearly half of the previous day’s gains. Lesser-Known Exchange Inflates Paxos Standard Daily Trading Volume to Record Highs
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 20:04
While it seems Paxos Standard (PAX) experienced a sudden surge in trading volumes, the stablecoin’s own issuer questions that very data.
Super Tuesday Special: Which US Election Outcome Is Best for Bitcoin?
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 20:00
It's Super Tuesday. As Democrats take to the polls to pick their nominee we polled Twitter to ask which candidate would be best for bitcoin and the industry. New Wallet From Stablecoin Issuer STASIS Syncs With Financial Institutions
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 19:10
STASIS said Tuesday its new wallet would offer regulated financial institutions a new gateway into cryptocurrencies. Tron’s Steemit Acquisition Exposes Delegated-Proof-of-Stake Centralization
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 03. 18:10
The Steemit community is mired in controversy over the recent Tron takeover that managed to change the Steem blockchain’s governance. Steem witnesses attempted to soft fork the blockchain on February 24 to remove the powerful voting power Tron and Steemit hold. However, the soft fork wasn’t able to prevent the Tron takeover and Steemit community […]
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Bitcoin News Roundup for March 3, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 17:00
For early access before our regular noon Eastern time releases, subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher, RadioPublica or RSS. Today’s news: The Post-Trust Election: CoinDesk Hits the 2020 Campaign Trail Binance Lets Turkish Customers Directly Deposit Fiat With Bank Integration Bottom In? Bitcoin Makes 4.5% Gain as Sellers Lose Steam For […] Bitcoin Drops 2% Following Fed’s First Emergency Rate Cut Since 2008
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 16:33
Bitcoin prices slid Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced an emergency cut in interest rates to counteract risks to the economy from the spreading coronavirus. NBA Player Spencer Dinwiddie Taps Broker-Dealer in Push to Tokenize Sports Contracts
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 16:02
The move follows a three month tussle with the NBA who initially claimed it represented a league violation. Bitcoin, Monero and Zcash Will Still Be Used in the Year 2414 According to Netflix’s Altered Carbon
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 03. 15:10
Several cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, monero and zcash were featured on the recently released and highly anticipated second season of Altered Carbon, a cyberpunk Netflix series set about 400 years in the future. A scene from the show clearly depicts a shop where prices are set in crypto, with no fiat in sight. Also Read: […]
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Stellar-Based IoT App Joins Tokenized Connectivity Race
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 15:04
An app that allows users to earn a Stellar-based token by providing last-mile access for internet-of-things (IoT) devices is now live on Apple’s App Store. Stellar-Based IoT App Nodle Joins Tokenized Connectivity Race
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 15:04
An app that allows users to earn a Stellar-based token by providing last-mile access for internet-of-things (IoT) devices is now live on Apple’s App Store. Algorand Blockchain Chosen as Underlying Tech for Marshall Islands’ Digital Currency
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 14:03
Algorand was selected following "extensive market research among the leading protocol options." Uphold Teams Up With TaxBit to More Accurately Report Users’ Crypto Trades
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 13:05
Uphold is launching a real-time tax liability dashboard with the help of TaxBit, allowing users to more easily understand and file their taxes. Uphold Teams With TaxBit to More Accurately Report Users’ Crypto Trades
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 13:05
Uphold is launching a real-time tax liability dashboard with the help of TaxBit, allowing users to more easily understand and file their taxes. IBM’s Public Cloud Is Secure Enough for Crypto Custodians
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 13:00
Announced Tuesday, the latest offering from Onchain Custodian is hosted entirely on Big Blue’s banking-grade public cloud. Yang 2020 and the Search for the Next Crypto Candidate
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
What’s next for the Yang Gang, and who – if anyone – will inherit their leader’s mantle?
Pete Buttigieg Was Silicon Valley’s Favorite
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
Before dropping out the presidential race, Pete Buttigieg plowed a centrist lane on tech issues, criticizing Silicon Valley without making the radical proposals of Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren. Why Aren’t the Candidates Talking About Digital Currency?
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
Given the threat to US interests posed by a digital yuan and similar projects, you might think candidates would have positions on the future of money. Not so much. Letter From New Hampshire: The Dangers of Disinformation
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
From the digital divide to social media misinformation, the internet is a major and multi-headed issue in 2020. Just don’t expect to hear much about it on the campaign trail.
How Democracy Breaks: Everything That Could Go Wrong With the Election
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
From supply chain attacks to disinformation campaigns, the risks to US election machinery are numerous. Here's a scary rundown, according to security experts. The Post-Trust Election: CoinDesk Hits the 2020 Campaign Trail
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
CoinDesk's Post-Trust Election package explores a world in which voters have lost faith in democracy and how tech might fix the problems it's created. Biden May Not Be Savvy About Big Tech, But He Understands Cybersecurity
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
Nobody is chanting “Hey, Ho, Uncle Joe for Crypto!” at a Biden election rally. But the venerable ex-vice president does have things to say about big tech, chiefly in the realm of cybersecurity. Bernie Sanders: Our Campaign Is About People not Tech
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
Bernie Sanders has never been closer to delivering a “revolution” in American life. How will he address personal privacy, cryptocurrencies and big tech? How Elizabeth Warren’s Beef With Facebook Could Benefit Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is crusading against big banks as one of her core platforms for the 2020 presidential election, but it’s her social media policies that may have the most direct impact on bitcoiners. Klobuchar Wanted a Return to Normalcy, but Do Voters?
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
While Trump self-inflated and Bernie talked of revolution, Klobuchar took a middle lane on tech. From election security to privacy to transparency in online ads, Klobuchar was a practical legislator in a chaotic political environment. India’s Appetite for Crypto Derivatives Is Growing, Exchanges Say
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
India is developing an appetite for crypto derivatives, even as the country's Supreme Court continues to deliberate over the future of the exchange industry. Bernie Sanders: Our Campaign Is About People, Not Tech
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
Bernie Sanders has never been closer to delivering a “revolution” in American life. How will he address personal privacy, cryptocurrencies and big tech? Amy Klobuchar Wanted a Return to Normalcy, but Do Voters?
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 12:00
While Trump self-inflated and Bernie talked of revolution, Klobuchar took a middle lane on tech. From election security to privacy to transparency in online ads, Klobuchar was a practical legislator in a chaotic political environment. Bottom In? Bitcoin Makes 4.5% Gain as Sellers Lose Steam
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 11:30
Bitcoin looks to have found a price bottom over the last two days and may soon witness a stronger recovery rally. Human Readability and Privacy: BCH Can Be Sent by Email With Tips Tool, No Usernames Required
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 03. 11:15
Tips.Bitcoin.com allows users of crypto to tip BCH to friends and family via email address, arguably cutting out some of the inconvenience associated with standard bitcoin address formats. Unlike Coinbase Wallet’s new username option, which achieves similar ease for transactions, sending keys via email does not require a centralized database of usernames connected to crypto […]
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Even With CBDCs, the State Won’t Forfeit Its Power Over Money
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 10:00
Nothing is more centralizing than a state’s control over decentralized technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency, says law professor and blockchain adviser James Cooper. With Central Bank Digital Currencies, States Are Reasserting Power Over Money
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 10:00
Nothing is more centralizing than a state’s control over decentralized technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency, says law professor and blockchain adviser James Cooper. How to Stop the Next Quadriga: Make Exchanges Prove Their Reserves
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 09:00
Exchanges sometimes treat depositors' assets like fractional reserves, with disastrous results. Time for regular audits, writes Nic Carter. US Charges North Korea-Linked Chinese Nationals for Laundering Over $100 Million in Stolen Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 03. 07:40
The U.S. government has charged two Chinese nationals involved in laundering stolen cryptocurrency worth $100 million from an exchange allegedly for the benefit of North Korea. They are linked to the U.S.-designated North Korean state-sponsored Lazarus Group. A total of 113 cryptocurrency accounts and addresses used to launder funds have been identified. Also read: SEC […]
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Binance Lets Turkish Customers Directly Deposit Fiat With Bank Integration
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 07:00
Binance has launched a direct channel integration with Istanbul-based Akbank, allowing users to deposit Turkish lira to their exchange accounts. FTX Owner Alameda Invests 7-Figure Sum Into Rival Quant Trading Firm
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 05:00
Alameda Research, a crypto quant trading firm which owns derivatives exchange FTX, has invested seven figures into new rival Folkvang. FTX Exchange CEO Invests in Rival Trading Platform
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 05:00
Alameda Research, a crypto quant trading firm which owns derivatives exchange FTX, has invested seven figures into new rival Folkvang. Bitcoin Is Financial Instrument, Clarifies Germany, Crypto Custodians Qualify as Financial Institutions
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 03. 03:10
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany, Bafin, has issued guidance to clarify the status of cryptocurrencies and the regulations that apply to related business activities. The recommendations are based on the country’s current legislation, taking into account the latest changes. Also read: Turkey to Inspect Cryptocurrency Exchanges as Part of Government Offensive Against Online […]
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How an Open Blockchain Project Scored a Rare Endorsement From China
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 03. 02:00
Beijing-based Conflux has achieved a rare feat: winning official Chinese government support for a public, permissionless blockchain. Here's how. Belgium Startup Launches Smart Chip Hardware Wallet for SLP-Based Tokens
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 03. 00:10
On March 1, the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) developers’ Twitter account revealed a new hardware wallet card for SLP tokens created by the Belgium-based company Satoshichip. The newly designed product is the first SLP token hardware wallet on the market and it works natively with the Electron Cash SLP wallet. Also read: 13 Crypto Debit […]
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Bitcoin Mining Investment Strong – BTC Hashrate Surpasses All-Time High
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 02. 21:10
On Monday, March 2, miners processing blocks on the BTC network surpassed the network’s all-time high as the overall hashrate touched 136 exahash (EH/s). The record-breaking achievement happened despite the price of BTC dropping below the $9K region throughout the course of the last week. In four years’ time, BTC’s hashrate has risen over 13,500% […]
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Why Crypto Should Care About Justin Sun’s Steem Drama
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 21:00
The implications reach much further than just Steem or Tron, underlining the fundamental message of the "not your keys, not your crypto" mantra. Bitcoin Rebounds as Coronavirus-Infected Stocks Get Jolt From Fed, BOJ
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 20:27
Bitcoin jumped the most in two weeks Monday, surging alongside U.S. stocks amid speculation that the Federal Reserve and other central banks will support markets as the coronavirus spreads. The View From China: Crypto, Crisis and Digital Currencies Feat. Matthew Graham
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 20:00
Sino Global Capital’s Matthew Graham joins for a discussion of crypto, coronavirus and enterprise blockchain in China. Binance Users in Turkey Can Now Deposit and Withdraw TRY via Akbank Integration
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 02. 18:10
The competition for the Turkish cryptocurrency market appears to be heating up as Binance is the latest platform to launch a banking integration for the Lira (TRY). The global digital asset exchange is now open to direct transactions of local fiat from Akbank, one of the largest banks in Turkey. Also Read: Blockchain.com Launches Full […]
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Bitcoin, Uncertainty and the Ultimate Narrative
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 17:33
Noelle Acheson looks at how the market turmoil could spill over into politics and what that could mean for bitcoin. US Treasury Department Blacklists 20 Bitcoin Addresses Tied to Alleged North Korean Hackers
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 17:23
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control has added two individuals and 20 bitcoin addresses to its sanctions list, accusing them of being part of the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group. Bitcoin News Roundup for March 2, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 17:11
With bitcoin taking a breather after last week's abrupt fall, Markets Daily is back with another time saving news roundup. Bitcoin’s Option Market Sees Low Chance of Post-Halving Rally
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 16:59
Bitcoin is unlikely to get bid up after the May 2020 mining reward halving, based on the way the cryptocurrency’s options are valued.
Turkey to Inspect Cryptocurrency Exchanges as Part of Government Offensive Against Online Gambling
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 02. 15:10
Turkish authorities will soon be going after crypto exchanges operating in the country, local media reported. Although the trading platforms are not the prime target of a new push to increase budget receipts, they will be placed under close examination. The news comes as a military escalation with Syria and the coronavirus outbreak in the […]
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Lloyd’s Backs New Crypto Hot Wallet Insurance Scheme From Coincover
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 13:45
The UK insurance giant is underwriting a new policy protecting against theft of cryptocurrency held in online hot wallets. Crypto Exchange Huobi’s DeFi-Focused Blockchain Released in Public Beta
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 12:30
The exchange is eyeing use cases for its tech across areas such as tokenized asset issuance, payments, identity verification and lending. Darknet Markets Flourish as White House and Empire Toast Milestone Achievements
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 02. 12:10
Business is booming on the darknet. Despite ongoing DDoS attacks, Empire Market has now passed 1 million users and two years’ trading. White House Market is also going strong, boasting almost 100% uptime in its first six months and over 60,00 users. In related news, the darknet has gained a new search engine that features […]
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Bitcoin Rallies After Biggest Weekly Drop Since November
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 11:30
Bitcoin is flashing green on Monday, having suffered a double-digit price drop last week. West Virginia Ditches Blockchain Voting App Provider Voatz
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 11:00
West Virginia will not continue with its use of blockchain-based mobile voting software Voatz amid security concerns from experts. Coinbase Joins Japan’s Self-Regulatory Organization for Crypto Firms
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 09:50
The exchange's membership of Japan's self-regulatory organization for cryptocurrency firms indicates Coinbase still plans to launch services in the nation. LINE Targets US Residents With New Crypto Exchange
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 09:00
The messaging app firm launched a new U.S.-based crypto exchange, Bitfront, last week, offering traders dollar-to-crypto trading pairs. DCA – The ‘Boring,’ Sensible Bitcoin Investment That Could Double Your Money in 2.5 Years
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 02. 06:39
Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) as a crypto investment method may not be the most thrilling way to speculate on the bitcoin price, but it is one of the most level-headed, according to proponents. Using a simple online DCA calculator, one can choose a plan for buying small amounts of bitcoin at regular intervals. While the […]
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Dollar Cost Averaging – The ‘Boring’, Sensible Bitcoin Investment That Could Double Your Money in 2.5 Years
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 02. 06:39
Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) as a crypto investment method may not be the most thrilling way to speculate on the bitcoin price, but it is one of the most level-headed, according to proponents. Using a simple online DCA calculator, one can choose a plan for buying small amounts of bitcoin at regular intervals. While the […]
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Why Enterprise Blockchains Fail: No Economic Incentives
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 06:30
In developing blockchain projects, companies often lack an understanding of the economics of networks, and the path to creating long-term monetization. The States Can’t Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 02. 05:00
If states want to promote the use of blockchain tech, they need advisors with solid technical understanding of what they're trying to legislate. Cryptocurrency Payment Gateway Gocrypto Onboards 1,000 Locations Worldwide
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 02. 01:40
On February 28, Gocrypto CEO Dejan Roljic revealed the payment gateway has officially onboarded 1,000 merchant locations during a recent company update that expanded upon the firm’s growth. Roljic also explained Gocrypto now has several locations in five countries and the company recently started expanding into South America in November 2019. The Latin American expansion […]
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Cryptocurrency Could Kill Bank Lending, Warns Bank of England Deputy Governor
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 01. 17:45
In the cryptocurrency economy, the supply of credit through the banking system could disappear, warned Bank of England Deputy Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe. That would be a change with “profound economic consequences,” he added, emphasizing the risks from Facebook’s Libra project and global stablecoins. Also read: SEC Karate-Chops Steven Seagal Over Promoting Cryptocurrency Touted as […]
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BIS Paper Reckons With P2P Payments, Tokenized Securities, Central Bank Digital Currencies
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 01. 17:00
Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements say the future of payments may be peer-to-peer, but a number of considerations must be satisfied before distributed ledger-based systems can go mainstream. Market Update: Coronavirus Fears, Stock Market Crash, and Bitcoin Price Predictions
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 01. 15:30
Digital currency markets have been consolidating since the initial price drop on February 26 that saw $25 billion shaved off the entire cryptocurrency market. At the time of publication, the cryptoconomy is hovering just above the $245 billion zone and a few coins today are making slight gains. Also read: MTV Airs Only the Negative […]
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MTV Airs Only the Negative Parts of Crypto Youtuber ‘Ya Girl’ Rachel Siegel’s Bitcoin Analysis
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 01. 13:45
A new television series by MTV features arguably the channel’s first crypto personality. Rachel Siegel, a bitcoin advocate and proponent of mass adoption who’s behind the Youtube channel Crypto Finally, was invited to enrich the story of a $5 million SIM swapping scam with her expertise. The episode was aired recently, attracting much attention from […]
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Coronavirus Impacts on Bitcoin (And the IRS’s Dumb Singularity)
CoinDesk
2020. Mar. 01. 13:30
Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy and Adam B. Levine discuss coronavirus and its potential impacts or disruptions to the decentralized world of bitcoin. Plus a humorous look at the IRS's challenges as it lumps together bitcoin and... Ro-Bux? A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: 18 of the Coolest Visualizations for Exploring the Bitcoin Network
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 01. 10:32
Analyzing and exploring the Bitcoin blockchain is always interesting, but for the more abstract thinker, several sites provide unique looks at the network, nodes, and transaction data in easy to grok, visual fashion. Some of these even border on the psychedelic or sci-fi otherworldly, taking viewers on a virtual trip through the blockchain. Also read: […]
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Crypto Community Gets Prepping as Coronavirus Spreads
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 01. 06:45
Crypto Twitter (CT) might not be the first place you’d think to look for pandemic survival strategies, but in recent weeks the community has gone into overdrive, busily discussing scenarios related to COVID-19 aka the coronavirus. While some figures have merely wondered what effect the outbreak will have on the bitcoin market, others have started […]
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This Is How Much BTC You Need to Enter Bitcoin’s Elite 1% Club
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 01. 03:45
Today there are 18,244,475 BTC in circulation and during the last few weeks, a number of bitcoin influencers have been talking about how much is needed to be included in Bitcoin’s top 1% of holders. For instance, according to Blockworks Group analyst Jake Levison, if you own 0.28 BTC “you’re statistically guaranteed to be in […]
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A Sea Change to Crypto Hits America, Again
Bitcoin News
2020. Mar. 01. 00:45
A sea change is coming to cryptocurrency in America. It is likely to hit in two separate waves: a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and draconian regulation that shuts down free-market activities, including development. Also Read: No Backdoor on Human Rights: Why Encryption Cannot Be Compromised The Wave of a Central Bank Digital Currency Robert […]
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