Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes to $11,450, DeFi Value Locked Now at $4B

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 20:22

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes to $11,450, DeFi Value Locked Now at $4B The crypto market continues its bullish run and investors are plowing crypto into DeFi.

Bitcoin’s Option Market Is Now Skewed Bullish

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 19:39

Bitcoin’s Option Market Is Now Skewed Bullish Bitcoin’s price jumped to fresh 11-month highs on Friday with the options market betting on a sustained bull move.

Suspected Twitter Hacker Arrested In Florida

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 19:03

Suspected Twitter Hacker Arrested In Florida A Florida teenager suspected of spearheading the massive Twitter hack and subsequent high-profile bitcoin scam is in custody.

Officials Arrest 3 Allegedly Behind Twitter Hack

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 19:03

Officials Arrest 3 Allegedly Behind Twitter Hack A Florida teenager suspected of spearheading the massive Twitter hack and subsequent high-profile bitcoin scam is in custody.

What a Professional Trader Thinks of the Fed, Robinhood and Real Estate, Feat. Tony Greer

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 19:00

What a Professional Trader Thinks of the Fed, Robinhood and Real Estate, Feat. Tony Greer The editor of the Morning Navigator newsletter discusses a variety of macro topics and how to trade against a very strange market.

Money Reimagined: Let’s Be Privacy Scolds

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 17:36

Money Reimagined: Let’s Be Privacy Scolds Technical solutions to protect financial privacy may not suffice. Stronger cultural norms around minding one’s own business are needed as well.

Blockchain Bites: Dollar’s Decline, Ether’s Moneymakers and Coinbase’s Considerations

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 16:39

Blockchain Bites: Dollar’s Decline, Ether’s Moneymakers and Coinbase’s Considerations Coinbase is considering adding 19 new assets, the SEC tapped CipherTrace for its Binance-specific tracing tools and 132% of Ether wallets are in profit.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 31, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 31, 2020 With the dollar dropping to its lowest level since May 2018 and a reshuffle in Japan's central bank, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back.

FinCEN Warns on Coronavirus Scams Demanding Crypto

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 15:46

FinCEN Warns on Coronavirus Scams Demanding Crypto FinCEN is warning cybercriminals are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic, and asks firms to be especially vigilant regarding their dealings with virtual currencies.

Putin Signs Russian Crypto Bill Into Law

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 15:24

Putin Signs Russian Crypto Bill Into Law Russia's president signed the first of two bills on digital assets into law on Friday.

Ripple Paid MoneyGram $15.1M in ‘Market Development Fees’ in Q2

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 14:40

Ripple Paid MoneyGram $15.1M in ‘Market Development Fees’ in Q2 With the $15.1 million in Q2, MoneyGram has so far received $43 million for providing liquidity for Ripple’s XRP-based settlement system.

Coinbase Considering 19 Additional Cryptos for Exchange Listing

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 14:21

Coinbase Considering 19 Additional Cryptos for Exchange Listing The popular trading platform has once again expanded its list of crypto contenders.

Ethereum 2.0: Closer Than Ever, Still Plenty of Work to Do

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 12:50

Ethereum 2.0: Closer Than Ever, Still Plenty of Work to Do Five years later, Ethereum is still chugging along as a decentralized platform for self-executing code. Eth 2.0 is quite close, but for real this time.

CoinDesk Live Recap: Co-Founders Revisit Ethereum’s Launch Drama

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 12:46

CoinDesk Live Recap: Co-Founders Revisit Ethereum’s Launch Drama Ethereum was always a wild experiment. Now, five years later, a few early believers explain why they are more bullish than ever.

First Mover: Chainlink’s Soaring Token Shows Lucrative ‘Oracle’ Role in Fast-Growing DeFi

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 12:43

First Mover: Chainlink’s Soaring Token Shows Lucrative ‘Oracle’ Role in Fast-Growing DeFi Chainlink's LINK token soared almost 60% in July as cryptocurrency traders fawned over DeFi projects and their rapid growth.

Bank of Japan Puts Top Economist in Charge of Digital Yen Initiative

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 11:56

Bank of Japan Puts Top Economist in Charge of Digital Yen Initiative The central bank's most senior economist now runs the department responsible for the digital currency task force and working group with other central banks.

Bitcoin on Track for Highest July Price Gain in 8 Years

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 11:43

Bitcoin on Track for Highest July Price Gain in 8 Years Bitcoin appears on track to register its best July price performance for eight years and confirm a major bullish breakout in the process.

Elrond Launches Onto Mainnet, Reduces Token Supply by 99%

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 10:14

Elrond Launches Onto Mainnet, Reduces Token Supply by 99% Elrond’s move onto mainnet will replace 19.98 billion testnet tokens with 20 million mainnet tokens at a rate of 1000:1.

KeeperDAO Raises Seven-Figure Seed Investment From Polychain, Three Arrows

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 09:24

KeeperDAO Raises Seven-Figure Seed Investment From Polychain, Three Arrows The funding comes at a time when DeFi has seen an explosion in growth.

Ripple Says XRP Lawsuit Based on ‘Unsupported Leaps of Logic’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 08:43

Ripple Says XRP Lawsuit Based on ‘Unsupported Leaps of Logic’ Ripple has hit back at the lead plaintiff in an ongoing class-action lawsuit accusing the firm and its CEO of securities fraud.

Twitter Says ‘Phone Spear Phishing’ Let Hackers Gain Employee Credentials

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 04:00

Twitter Says ‘Phone Spear Phishing’ Let Hackers Gain Employee Credentials Twitter has provided an update on what happened the day the social media giant lost control over its platform.

Ethereum History in 5 Charts

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 31. 03:00

Ethereum History in 5 Charts Five years ago this week, the first general-purpose blockchain went live on mainnet. Here are five charts for understanding Ethereum's evolution.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Clings to $11,000 as Ether Futures Top $1B

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 20:31

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Clings to $11,000 as Ether Futures Top $1B Bitcoin is holding onto price gains this week as the number of ether derivatives increases.

Social Media Companies Are ‘Too Big to Fail’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 19:54

Social Media Companies Are ‘Too Big to Fail’ Social media firms are quickly becoming as important to the economy, finance and real life as Wall Street titans. TBTF companies demand special attention.

The Bond Market Is the Truth Teller No One Heeds, Feat. George Goncalves

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 19:00

The Bond Market Is the Truth Teller No One Heeds, Feat. George Goncalves A veteran bond strategist gives his take on why the bond market has a better read than equities on short-term and long-term macro trends.

Dollar Falls to Lowest Level in Over 2 Years While Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Continue to Shine

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 18:30

Dollar Falls to Lowest Level in Over 2 Years While Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Continue to Shine The dollar index dropped to its lowest level since May 2018.

Aave’s LEND Token Jumps 23% After Plan for Liquidity Mining

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 17:59

Aave’s LEND Token Jumps 23% After Plan for Liquidity Mining Aave’s LEND token is the day's top performer among cryptocurrencies with at least $100 million market capitalization.

Aave’s LEND Token Jumps 23% on Plan for Liquidity Mining

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 17:59

Aave’s LEND Token Jumps 23% on Plan for Liquidity Mining Aave’s LEND token is the day's top performer among cryptocurrencies with at least $100 million market capitalization.

Audius Rallies EDM Artists, Crypto VCs to Back Vision for Music Payments on Ethereum

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 17:20

Audius Rallies EDM Artists, Crypto VCs to Back Vision for Music Payments on Ethereum Audius, a streaming service built on Ethereum, has raised $3.1 million from Multicoin Capital, Blockchange Ventures, Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures.

Blockchain Bites: Plus Token Ponzi Popped, Cardano Forked and tZERO Cut

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 16:44

Blockchain Bites: Plus Token Ponzi Popped, Cardano Forked and tZERO Cut Cardano is now running as a proof-of-stake network, the Marines banned crypto mining and crypto reacts to the congressional inquiry into Big Tech's market dominance.

Suspects Detained in Ukraine for Bomb Threats Demanding Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 16:25

Suspects Detained in Ukraine for Bomb Threats Demanding Bitcoin Ukraine's security service detained two suspected terrorists who threatened to blow up buildings if they didn't receive bitcoin.

CoinList Launches ‘Pro’ Exchange for Token Sale Buyers

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 16:00

CoinList Launches ‘Pro’ Exchange for Token Sale Buyers The new CoinList Pro exchange aims to help institutional traders participate in the platform's dozen or so token sales in 2020.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 30, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 30, 2020 With the price of bitcoin hovering near recent highs and some wondering whether we're poised for a pullback, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your latest news roundup.

Dharma Adds Uniswap Trading in Bid to Become ‘the Robinhood of DeFi’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 15:00

Dharma Adds Uniswap Trading in Bid to Become ‘the Robinhood of DeFi’ Dharma, the Coinbase-backed decentralize finance startup, is adding token-exchange protocol Uniswap as its latest in-app offering.

Ether Addresses in Profit Have Soared 132% in a Year

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 14:38

Ether Addresses in Profit Have Soared 132% in a Year Even with ether close to yearly highs, profitable addresses have more than doubled since last July.

SEC Wants to Start Scrutinizing Binance Chain Transactions

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 14:37

SEC Wants to Start Scrutinizing Binance Chain Transactions Company executives anticipated that regulators might one day take an interest in Binance Chain

Central Banks Are Privacy Providers of Last Resort

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 14:31

Central Banks Are Privacy Providers of Last Resort If central banks issue digital currencies, they'll be thrown into a debate about financial privacy in the modern era. Is that what they want?

Bank of England Building Payments Network to Support a Potential Digital Pound

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 14:13

Bank of England Building Payments Network to Support a Potential Digital Pound CoinDesk has learned the Bank of England's new settlement system is being built so it can be forwards compatible with a digital currency.

Coda Protocol Touts User Growth One Year Into Testnet

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 13:33

Coda Protocol Touts User Growth One Year Into Testnet The O(1) Labs project thinks recursive zk-SNARKs are the key to more manageable blockchains.

China Aims to Be the World’s Dominant Blockchain Power – With Help From Google, Amazon and Microsoft

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 13:31

China Aims to Be the World’s Dominant Blockchain Power – With Help From Google, Amazon and Microsoft China's BSN could be met with geopolitical resistance as it continues to extend its global reach.

Paxful Chips Away at LocalBitcoins’ Russian P2P Market Dominance

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 13:00

Paxful Chips Away at LocalBitcoins’ Russian P2P Market Dominance Paxful’s year-old foray into Russian crypto markets is paying off for the peer-to-peer exchange.

Circle Gets $25M From DCG to Drive USDC Mainstream

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 13:00

Circle Gets $25M From DCG to Drive USDC Mainstream USDC backer Circle is teaming with Genesis Trading in a $25 million deal aimed at pushing the stablecoin to the fintech masses.

First Mover: Sleepy Fed Meeting Belies Tense Economic Reality (Brrr) That May Buoy Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 12:07

First Mover: Sleepy Fed Meeting Belies Tense Economic Reality (Brrr) That May Buoy Bitcoin It didn't really matter to bitcoin traders that the Federal Reserve's meeting this week was so anticlimactic. The real action is ongoing – in the form of more money injections.

Dapp Data Storage Provider Bluzelle to Begin Mainnet Launch in August

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 12:00

Dapp Data Storage Provider Bluzelle to Begin Mainnet Launch in August Distributed data storage network Bluzelle is starting the launch of its mainnet on Aug. 8, the company announced Thursday.

tZERO Slashes Jobs, Salaries as It Gears Up for Another Funding Round

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 10:57

tZERO Slashes Jobs, Salaries as It Gears Up for Another Funding Round In an attempt to improve its cash burn rate, tZERO has slashed its headcount and asked senior staff to take equity as it prepares for a new raise.

Police Arrest 27 Alleged Masterminds Behind $5.7B Plus Token Crypto Scam

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 10:41

Police Arrest 27 Alleged Masterminds Behind $5.7B Plus Token Crypto Scam Chinese police have arrested 27 leaders and 82 others suspected of operating the Ponzi scheme.

Malaysia’s Stock Exchange Eyes Blockchain for Bond Market Digitization

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 09:24

Malaysia’s Stock Exchange Eyes Blockchain for Bond Market Digitization Known as Project Harbour, the initiative will use distributed ledger technology as a register for a bond marketplace.

Cardano Introduces Proof-of-Stake With ‘Shelley’ Hard Fork

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 08:14

Cardano Introduces Proof-of-Stake With ‘Shelley’ Hard Fork It's alive! Cardano has successfully hard forked to its major upgrade, Shelley, which introduced proof-of-stake to the network

CoinDesk Live Recap: Ethereum’s DeFi Luminaries Discuss What’s Next

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 05:25

CoinDesk Live Recap: Ethereum’s DeFi Luminaries Discuss What’s Next MakerDAO's Rune Christensen, Compound's Robert Leshner and Uniswap's Hayden Adams discussed the state of the $3.8 billion DeFi market.

CoinDesk Live Recap: The DAO Hack Is Still a Mystery

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 03:10

CoinDesk Live Recap: The DAO Hack Is Still a Mystery The DAO attack was a foundational episode in Ethereum history. On Tuesday, CoinDesk Live gathered a handful of blockchain veterans to look back.

A Crypto Derivatives Exchange Is Getting a Nasdaq Listing in Q3

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 30. 02:00

A Crypto Derivatives Exchange Is Getting a Nasdaq Listing in Q3 Originally postponed due to the pandemic, EQUOS.io is still set to be the first crypto exchange on the Nasdaq.

Scammers Are Forging CoinDesk Emails — Here’s How to Protect Yourself

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 20:59

Scammers Are Forging CoinDesk Emails — Here’s How to Protect Yourself Scammers are forging CoinDesk newsletters in phishing emails. Here’s how to spot them and protect yourself.

Scammers Are Forging CoinDesk Emails – Here’s How to Protect Yourself

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 20:59

Scammers Are Forging CoinDesk Emails – Here’s How to Protect Yourself Scammers are forging CoinDesk newsletters in phishing emails. Here’s how to spot them and protect yourself.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sticks to $11,000; Derivatives, DeFi Keep Growing

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 20:43

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sticks to $11,000; Derivatives, DeFi Keep Growing The cryptocurrency markets are finally heating up in July.

To Beat Online Censorship, We Need Anonymous Payments

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 20:34

To Beat Online Censorship, We Need Anonymous Payments Online censorship and surveillance will persist as long as local fiat currencies are the only way to pay for telecommunication services.

Recent Bitcoin Rally Pushes ‘Addresses in Profit’ to 93%

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 19:34

Recent Bitcoin Rally Pushes ‘Addresses in Profit’ to 93% August 2019 was the last time this many bitcoin addresses were in profit.

Bitcoin Scaling Tech Could Have Saved Companies and Users $500M in Fees: Report

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 19:25

Bitcoin Scaling Tech Could Have Saved Companies and Users $500M in Fees: Report Implementing transaction batching and SegWit could have saved bitcoin companies and users $500 million in fees – if they'd just use the technology.

How DeFi Could Disrupt Traditional Finance, Feat. Sergey Nazarov

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 19:00

How DeFi Could Disrupt Traditional Finance, Feat. Sergey Nazarov "Imagine a world without counterparty risk..." - Chainlink's co-founder Sergey Nazarov shares why the move from brand-based contracts to math-based contracts is inevitable.

Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Close to Zero, Continues Buying Treasurys

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 18:14

Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Close to Zero, Continues Buying Treasurys The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would hold benchmark U.S. interest rates close to zero and continue buying Treasury bonds to support the coronavirus-devastated economy.

Coinbase Now Offers 2% Rewards on Dai Stablecoin Accounts

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 17:30

Coinbase Now Offers 2% Rewards on Dai Stablecoin Accounts The program applies to customers residing in the U.S., U.K., The Netherlands, Spain, France and Australia.

Indian Users Almost 5 Times More Likely to Encounter Crypto Hacking: Microsoft Report

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 17:21

Indian Users Almost 5 Times More Likely to Encounter Crypto Hacking: Microsoft Report According to a cybersecurity report by Microsoft, among countries in Asia-Pacific, Sri Lanka faces the highest rate of encounter with such attacks with neighboring India in second place.

Blockchain Bites: Ledger’s Breach, Celsius’ Contradictions and DeFi’s Next Frontier

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 16:40

Blockchain Bites: Ledger’s Breach, Celsius’ Contradictions and DeFi’s Next Frontier Liquidity mining is coming to PoS blockchains, Ledger was breached and why bitcoin's rally has legs.

DeFi Lender Aave Rolls Out Governance Token on Path to Decentralization

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 16:08

DeFi Lender Aave Rolls Out Governance Token on Path to Decentralization Aave will transfer ownership of the protocol to a “genesis governance” built and approved by LEND token holders. It will also swap LEND tokens for AAVE.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 29, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 29, 2020 With the battle for CBDC dominance in the East heating up and smart contract use skyrocketing as Ethereum turns five, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another news roundup.

Marine Corps Bans Crypto Mining Apps From Government-Issued Mobile Devices

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 15:39

Marine Corps Bans Crypto Mining Apps From Government-Issued Mobile Devices The Tuesday memo does not give a specific reason for the bitcoin mining ban but broadly cited security concerns.

Binance Australia Is Actually Run by the Founders of TravelbyBit

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 15:29

Binance Australia Is Actually Run by the Founders of TravelbyBit CoinDesk has discovered Binance Australia is operated by InvestbyBit, a company that shares directors with tourist crypto payments provider, TravelbyBit.

Binance Australia Is Actually Run by Senior Figures from TravelbyBit

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 15:29

Binance Australia Is Actually Run by Senior Figures from TravelbyBit CoinDesk has discovered Binance Australia is operated by InvestbyBit, a company that shares directors with tourist crypto payments provider, TravelbyBit.

Marathon Boosting Bitcoin Mining Game With 1,360 More Rigs Arriving in August

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 15:02

Marathon Boosting Bitcoin Mining Game With 1,360 More Rigs Arriving in August The publicly-traded firm has bought hundreds of rigs from mining hardware rivals MicroBT and Bitmain.

Why Bitcoin Is Protected by the First Amendment

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 13:17

Why Bitcoin Is Protected by the First Amendment Bitcoin's role as a communications and associative network - not just a financial network - means it deserves constitutional protection.

Carbon Credits Have a Double-Spend Problem. This Microsoft-Backed Project Is Trying to Fix That

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 13:00

Carbon Credits Have a Double-Spend Problem. This Microsoft-Backed Project Is Trying to Fix That The Microsoft-backed IWA sustainability group is building a tokenization standard that aims to bring transparency to carbon accounting.

Carbon Credits Have a Double-Spend Problem. This Microsoft-Backed Project Is Trying to Fix It

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 13:00

Carbon Credits Have a Double-Spend Problem. This Microsoft-Backed Project Is Trying to Fix It The Microsoft-backed IWA sustainability group is building a tokenization standard that aims to bring transparency to carbon accounting.

Bitcoin Looks Overbought but Analysts Play Down Drop Fears

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 12:40

Bitcoin Looks Overbought but Analysts Play Down Drop Fears Bitcoin's rally looks overstretched, according to a technical indicator, but short-term price consolidation looks more likely than a drop, say analysts.

First Mover: Crypto Traders ‘Greedy’ as Goldman Warns on Dollar

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 11:45

First Mover: Crypto Traders ‘Greedy’ as Goldman Warns on Dollar As the dollar faces a diluted world status, cryptocurrencies like ether and bitcoin are soaring, with a popular sentiment index now registering "greed."

Digital Yen Now ‘Top Priority’ for Japan Central Bank, Says Senior Official

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 11:32

Digital Yen Now ‘Top Priority’ for Japan Central Bank, Says Senior Official The comments mark a shift in priority for Japan as it seeks to counter the economic threat from regional rival China.

Why DeFi on Ethereum Is Like Algorithmic Trading in the ‘90s

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 11:01

Why DeFi on Ethereum Is Like Algorithmic Trading in the ‘90s DeFi's surge has created an interesting dynamic: Traditional fund managers are beginning to experiment with what decentralization has to offer.

How the EEA Made Ethereum Palatable to Big Business

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 10:00

How the EEA Made Ethereum Palatable to Big Business Formed in 2017, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) helped large corporates and tech providers experiment with blockchain.

Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Loses 1M Email Addresses in Data Theft

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 09:30

Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Loses 1M Email Addresses in Data Theft An unknown hacker gained access to the wallet maker's marketing database, stealing a million email addresses as well as personal information for 9,000 customers.

Pantera Capital Leads $2.6M Seed Round for DEX Protocol Injective

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 08:46

Pantera Capital Leads $2.6M Seed Round for DEX Protocol Injective The protocol, incubated by Binance Labs, sets out to solve some of the issues facing users of decentralized exchanges.

605 Days Later: How ArCoins Got the SEC Go-Ahead as an Ethereum-Traded Treasuries Fund

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 08:00

605 Days Later: How ArCoins Got the SEC Go-Ahead as an Ethereum-Traded Treasuries Fund A look inside Arca and TokenSoft’s 605-day crusade to register the first Ethereum blockchain-native ‘40 Act Fund.

605 Days Later: How ArCoins Got the SEC Go-Ahead as an Ethereum-Traded Treasurys Fund

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 08:00

605 Days Later: How ArCoins Got the SEC Go-Ahead as an Ethereum-Traded Treasurys Fund A look inside Arca and TokenSoft’s 605-day crusade to register the first Ethereum blockchain-native ‘40 Act Fund.

Australian Crypto Exchanges Partner With Koinly to Simplify Tax Reporting for Users

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 29. 07:28

Australian Crypto Exchanges Partner With Koinly to Simplify Tax Reporting for Users With tax reports for crypto transactions being complex and time-consuming to prepare, Koinly said its service automates the process in just minutes.

5 Years After Launch, Predictions Market Platform Augur Releases Version 2

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 22:06

5 Years After Launch, Predictions Market Platform Augur Releases Version 2 Augur v2 has all the bells and whistles: Interplanetary File System (IPFS), 0x Mesh, MakerDAO’s dai and Uniswap’s v2 oracle network.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin’s Price and Ether’s Dominance Sit at 2020 Highs

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 20:35

Market Wrap: Bitcoin’s Price and Ether’s Dominance Sit at 2020 Highs The two biggest cryptocurrencies are hitting 2020 highs, though for different reasons.

Community Behind Privacy-Focused Smart Contract Forges Ahead After Settlement

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 19:30

Community Behind Privacy-Focused Smart Contract Forges Ahead After Settlement The open-source Secret Network has begun a swap for defunct ENG tokens and launched a "secret contract" testnet with big name partners.

What Crypto Lender Celsius Isn’t Telling Its Depositors

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 19:05

What Crypto Lender Celsius Isn’t Telling Its Depositors Like all lending, the crypto kind carries risk. Celsius may be taking more of it than depositors, who have loaned it more than $1 billion, fully realize.

How Real Is Bitcoin’s Rally? 8 Interpretations of Bitcoin’s Massive Surge

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 19:00

How Real Is Bitcoin’s Rally? 8 Interpretations of Bitcoin’s Massive Surge As bitcoin retraces slightly after reaching a new 2020 high about $11,000, NLW explores what’s driving the rally and how likely it is to continue.

Bitcoin’s Latest Rally May Have Staying Power, Exchange Flows Suggest

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 18:13

Bitcoin’s Latest Rally May Have Staying Power, Exchange Flows Suggest The flow of bitcoin and stablecoins in and out of cryptocurrency exchanges observed on Monday suggests the latest price breakout may persist.

Proof-of-Stake Chains Team Up to Prove DeFi Is Bigger Than Ethereum

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 18:00

Proof-of-Stake Chains Team Up to Prove DeFi Is Bigger Than Ethereum Terra is joining forces with Cosmos, Web3 Foundation and Solana to roll out a DeFi product meant for a wider consumer audience. Meet Anchor.

Soaring DeFi Usage Drives Ethereum Contract Calls to New Record

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 17:48

Soaring DeFi Usage Drives Ethereum Contract Calls to New Record Coin Metrics reported the daily number of smart contract calls on Ethereum jumped to 3.11 million – a new record.

MIT Lightning Creator Unveils First ‘Demonstration’ of Bitcoin Scaling Tech

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 16:40

MIT Lightning Creator Unveils First ‘Demonstration’ of Bitcoin Scaling Tech Utreexo "can make Bitcoin nodes smaller and faster while keeping the same security and privacy as full nodes," says developer Tadge Dryja.

CFTC Chair: ‘A Large Part’ of Financial System Could End Up in Blockchain Format

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 16:30

CFTC Chair: ‘A Large Part’ of Financial System Could End Up in Blockchain Format Perfection shouldn’t be the enemy of good when it comes to regulating the cryptocurrency space, said Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Heath Tarbert.

Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin’s New ETP, Ethereum’s ‘Woodstock Moment’ and Silvergate’s SEN Zen

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 16:05

Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin’s New ETP, Ethereum’s ‘Woodstock Moment’ and Silvergate’s SEN Zen Bitcoin is tracing gold to yearly highs, a crypto hedge fund folded and a Swiss firm launched bitcoin's first actively managed ETP.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 28, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 28, 2020 With bitcoin pulling back a little after yesterday's frenzied rush above $11,000, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another news roundup.

EU Outlines Tech Specs for Nodes in Its Blockchain Services Testnet

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 15:54

EU Outlines Tech Specs for Nodes in Its Blockchain Services Testnet Participating member states can stage their testnet nodes on hardware with specs roughly equivalent to a PC gamer’s tower.

Is Bitcoin Mining Legal in India? Miners Still Don’t Know

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 15:40

Is Bitcoin Mining Legal in India? Miners Still Don’t Know Following a recent Supreme Court decision, India's crypto industry is optimistic about the future. But miners still don't know if what they do is illegal.

Digital Intelligence Firm Cellebrite Launches Crypto Tracing Tool Powered by CipherTrace

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 15:18

Digital Intelligence Firm Cellebrite Launches Crypto Tracing Tool Powered by CipherTrace Israel-based digital forensics firm Cellebrite announced the launch of its cryptocurrency and blockchain tracing tool on Tuesday.

Expectations for Even Further Bitcoin Gains Keep Lid on Futures Contracts Liquidations

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 15:13

Expectations for Even Further Bitcoin Gains Keep Lid on Futures Contracts Liquidations Only $133 million in futures were liquidated on BitMEX as bitcoin soared above $11,400.

Deribit Reports Daily Record $539M of Bitcoin Options Traded, More Than Double Prior High

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 14:23

Deribit Reports Daily Record $539M of Bitcoin Options Traded, More Than Double Prior High Exchange Deribit has more than doubled on its previous daily record with well over $500 million worth of bitcoin options traded.

Why Bitcoin-Like Scarcity Would Be a Disaster for the Dollar

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 13:47

Why Bitcoin-Like Scarcity Would Be a Disaster for the Dollar Calls to restrict the Fed's money printing powers fail to recognize the likely consequences, including price instability.

Swiss Exchange Lists World’s First Active Bitcoin ETP

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 13:28

Swiss Exchange Lists World’s First Active Bitcoin ETP FiCAS has listed the world's first actively managed bitcoin ETP on Switzerland's SIX exchange.

Fireblocks Claims Exchange Program Enables Zero-Confirmation Crypto Deposits

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 13:00

Fireblocks Claims Exchange Program Enables Zero-Confirmation Crypto Deposits Fireblocks says its new system provides crypto deposits on exchanges with zero confirmations and in real-time.

Bitcoin Futures Volume Surges 186% as Price Hits $11K

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 12:14

Bitcoin Futures Volume Surges 186% as Price Hits $11K The market for Bitcoin futures snapped back into life on Monday as the cryptocurrency's price surged up to an 11-month high.

First Mover: The Dollar Drop May Have Helped Push Bitcoin Past $11K

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 11:27

First Mover: The Dollar Drop May Have Helped Push Bitcoin Past $11K As the U.S. dollar’s value slides, prices are suddenly rising for just about everything priced in dollars.  That includes bitcoin, which shot up some 13% on Monday for its biggest gain in almost three months. Prices soared past levels reached in February, prior to the pandemic-induced sell-off, reaching a new 2020 high of $11,180. You’re reading First […]

One Billion, Two Billion, Three Billion, Four? DeFi’s Knocking on TradFi’s Door

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 11:00

One Billion, Two Billion, Three Billion, Four? DeFi’s Knocking on TradFi’s Door DeFi is an overnight success years in the making. From "The DAO" hack to $3.6 billion in total value locked, here's the history of decentralized finance.

Memories of London’s Devcon 1, Ethereum’s ‘Woodstock’ Moment

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 10:00

Memories of London’s Devcon 1, Ethereum’s ‘Woodstock’ Moment Ethereum’s Devcon 1, held in London in November 2015, featured adventuresome bankers and Big 4 consultants mingling with dreadlocked coders.

Australian State Treasury Proposes ‘Flexible’ Regulatory Reform for Blockchain

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 09:45

Australian State Treasury Proposes ‘Flexible’ Regulatory Reform for Blockchain The New South Wales Treasury is exploring regulatory reform for blockchain technology citing the need to promote innovation.

Israel’s Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Platform for Securities Lending

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 09:35

Israel’s Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Platform for Securities Lending The new blockchain platform can facilitate peer-to-peer trading and allow the securities lending market to reach its full potential, the exchange said.

Israel’s Stock Exchange Says It Is Launching a Blockchain Platform for Securities Lending

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 09:35

Israel’s Stock Exchange Says It Is Launching a Blockchain Platform for Securities Lending The new blockchain platform can facilitate peer-to-peer trading and allow the securities lending market to reach its full potential, the exchange said.

Staking on Ethereum 2.0 Takes First Step With Test System for Validators

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 08:35

Staking on Ethereum 2.0 Takes First Step With Test System for Validators The transition to Ethereum 2.0 and its proof-of-stake consensus model is finally underway.

Firm Uses Ethereum to Tokenize Sustainable Infrastructure in Fight Against Climate Change

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 07:47

Firm Uses Ethereum to Tokenize Sustainable Infrastructure in Fight Against Climate Change UK-based fintech company Fasset aims to bridge the $15 trillion gap in sustainable infrastructure development with blockchain-backed investments.

P2P Exchange LocalBitcoins Adds Crypto Surveillance Tools From Elliptic

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 07:00

P2P Exchange LocalBitcoins Adds Crypto Surveillance Tools From Elliptic Elliptic's tracing software bolsters the peer-to-peer exchange's anti-money laundering safeguards.

CoinDesk Live Recap: Ethereum Culture, Explained

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 01:45

CoinDesk Live Recap: Ethereum Culture, Explained Maker Foundation board member Tonya Evans and former ConsenSys CMO Amanda Cassatt joined Leigh Cuen on Monday to discuss Ethereum’s ethos.

Tetras Capital Shuts Down Crypto Hedge Fund After 75% Loss

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 28. 01:20

Tetras Capital Shuts Down Crypto Hedge Fund After 75% Loss Tetras Capital, once a $33 million crypto hedge fund, is shutting down due to negative returns.

Digital Bank Revolut Adds Stellar to List of Supported Cryptocurrencies

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 23:01

Digital Bank Revolut Adds Stellar to List of Supported Cryptocurrencies Users will now be able to buy and sell XLM on Revolut’s platform, the fintech firm announced Tuesday.

Gold Reaches All-Time High as Bitcoin Breaks Above $11k

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 22:42

Gold Reaches All-Time High as Bitcoin Breaks Above $11k The precious metal has gained roughly 28% this year. Bitcoin is up 13% in 24 hours.

Polkadot Raises $43M in 72-Hour Private Sale: Source

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 21:44

Polkadot Raises $43M in 72-Hour Private Sale: Source A second private sale of the Polkadot token (DOT) has netted some 3,982.07 BTC worth an estimated $43.3 million as of press time, according to sources.

Whale Alert: $27M From 2016 Bitfinex Hack Is on the Move

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 20:40

Whale Alert: $27M From 2016 Bitfinex Hack Is on the Move The monumental 2016 hack resulted in one of the single-largest losses in bitcoin of all time.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Blasts Past $10,000; Ethereum Fees Up 550% in 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 20:25

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Blasts Past $10,000; Ethereum Fees Up 550% in 2020 Bitcoin is experiencing high volumes, pushing the price close to $11,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum fees are up 550% this year.

SPACs 101: A Bubble, the Future or Both?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 19:00

SPACs 101: A Bubble, the Future or Both? A primer on, and critical look at, one of Wall Street’s hottest trends: special purpose acquisition companies.

How Millennials Are Shaping the Future of Money

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 18:28

How Millennials Are Shaping the Future of Money The desire for autonomy, self-sufficiency and personalization is driving innovation in personal finance, including the shift to crypto.

Bitmain Spin-Off Launches Crypto Exchange to Go After Booming Options Market

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 16:58

Bitmain Spin-Off Launches Crypto Exchange to Go After Booming Options Market Matrixport has set up its own derivatives exchange and now wants to take on Deribit, the market leader for crypto options.

Blockchain Bites: Ethereum’s Lifestyle Brand, Twitch’s Crypto Discounts and MakerDAO’s $1B Milestone

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 16:37

Blockchain Bites: Ethereum’s Lifestyle Brand, Twitch’s Crypto Discounts and MakerDAO’s $1B Milestone A Ripple executive built an XRP payments platform, a Washington. D.C.. court ruled bitcoin is money and Ethereum miners' profits are soaring.

Why Debt Financing May Be a Double-Edged Sword for Bitfarms

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 16:06

Why Debt Financing May Be a Double-Edged Sword for Bitfarms BitFarms used high-interest-rate debt with large balloon payments to grow expand operations. Now it may struggle to pay off its debt, according to CoinDesk Research.

Why Debt Financing May Be a Double-Edged Sword for Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 16:06

Why Debt Financing May Be a Double-Edged Sword for Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms BitFarms used high-interest-rate debt with large balloon payments to expand operations. Now it may struggle to pay off its debt, according to CoinDesk Research.

Crypto News Roundup for July 27, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 16:00

Crypto News Roundup for July 27, 2020 With BTC breaking out, ETH exploding and gold at all-time highs, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.

Private Sector Could Bring Value to Future CBDC Launches, Says IMF Official

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 15:44

Private Sector Could Bring Value to Future CBDC Launches, Says IMF Official A director at the IMF has spoken of the value the private sector could bring to central bank digital currencies, should they be adopted by nations.

Leading Austrian Telecom Provider Adds Cryptocurrencies to Its Cashless Payment Network

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 15:43

Leading Austrian Telecom Provider Adds Cryptocurrencies to Its Cashless Payment Network A1 Telekom Austria announced cryptocurrencies will now be available to use in its cashless payment app, allowing over 2,500 merchants to accept bitcoin, ether and dash.

Fidelity Digital Assets: The Omnibus Model for Custody

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2020. Jul. 27. 15:06

Fidelity Digital Assets: The Omnibus Model for Custody Fidelity Digital Assets describes the origins of the omnibus custody model in traditional finance and explores how and why digital asset custodians apply the omnibus model to securing customer assets.

Silvergate’s Bitcoin-Backed Lending Product Grew 80% in the Last Quarter

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 14:51

Silvergate’s Bitcoin-Backed Lending Product Grew 80% in the Last Quarter Silvergate Bank continued to add a steady drip of crypto customers in Q2 but its issuance of bitcoin-collateralized loans is what stood out.

US Government Files Fresh Charges Against PlexCoin ICO Organizers

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 14:14

US Government Files Fresh Charges Against PlexCoin ICO Organizers Having only settled with the SEC last year, the PlexCoin founders now face a fresh round of charges from the Department of Justice.

Odds of Bitcoin Hitting Record High in 2020 Are (Slightly) Up, Options Data Suggests

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 13:16

Odds of Bitcoin Hitting Record High in 2020 Are (Slightly) Up, Options Data Suggests The likelihood of bitcoin challenging 2017's record high by the end of this year may have just nudged up – but don't raise your hopes too high just yet.

You Can Now Buy Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR Token via Simplex

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 13:00

You Can Now Buy Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR Token via Simplex Users can buy and sell the cryptocurrency with a debit or credit card through global payment processor Simplex’s fiat gateway solution

Bitstamp Backs BCB’s SWIFT Alternative for Instant Cash-Crypto Settlements

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 12:08

Bitstamp Backs BCB’s SWIFT Alternative for Instant Cash-Crypto Settlements BCB Group is launching an instant settlement network for cash and crypto.

First Mover: Bitcoin at Last Passes $10K, But Why Has It Struggled While Gold Shone?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 11:54

First Mover: Bitcoin at Last Passes $10K, But Why Has It Struggled While Gold Shone? It's a tricky thing to explain why bitcoin has been underperforming as central-bank money printing helps drive gold to a new record. 

FTX to Launch ‘Scalable’ Decentralized Exchange in Weeks

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 11:30

FTX to Launch ‘Scalable’ Decentralized Exchange in Weeks Building on the Solana blockchain means the new platform's operations are less restricted than those on Ethereum, the firm says.

MakerDAO Passes $1 Billion Milestone in DeFi First

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 09:40

MakerDAO Passes $1 Billion Milestone in DeFi First The total value of ether locked in DeFi's oldest project has surpassed $1 billion for the first time.

MakerDAO Passes $1B Milestone in DeFi First

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 09:40

MakerDAO Passes $1B Milestone in DeFi First The total value of ether locked in DeFi's oldest project has surpassed $1 billion for the first time.

Ripple’s Director of Product Unveils P2P Payments Platform Using XRP

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 09:11

Ripple’s Director of Product Unveils P2P Payments Platform Using XRP Craig DeWitt has unveiled the beta release of a personal peer-to-peer payments project that will work in popular web browsers.

Ripple Exec Unveils P2P Payments Platform Using XRP

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 09:11

Ripple Exec Unveils P2P Payments Platform Using XRP Craig DeWitt has unveiled the beta release of a personal peer-to-peer payments project that will work in popular web browsers.

Twitch Doubles Down on Crypto, Gives Subscribers 10% Discount

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 08:59

Twitch Doubles Down on Crypto, Gives Subscribers 10% Discount By offering a discount, video streaming platform Twitch is encouraging users to actually use cryptocurrencies for goods and services.

Ethereum Miners’ Income Soars by 60% in a Month – Outruns Ether’s Price Jump

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 08:32

Ethereum Miners’ Income Soars by 60% in a Month – Outruns Ether’s Price Jump Ethereum miners may have benefited the most from ether’s recent price rise and soaring transaction fees.

Ethereum Miners’ Income Soars by 60% in a Month and Outruns Ether’s Price Jump

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 08:32

Ethereum Miners’ Income Soars by 60% in a Month and Outruns Ether’s Price Jump Ethereum miners may have benefited the most from ether’s recent price rise and soaring transaction fees.

85% of Italian Banks Are Exchanging Interbank Transfer Data on Corda

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 08:00

85% of Italian Banks Are Exchanging Interbank Transfer Data on Corda Banks across Italy are using R3’s Corda blockchain to vastly speed up the process of double-checking transaction logs.

Ethereum as Lifestyle Brand: What Unicorns and Rainbows Are Really About

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 03:00

Ethereum as Lifestyle Brand: What Unicorns and Rainbows Are Really About Ethereum is more than a technology, it’s a lifestyle. Beyond cryptocurrency, the software has attracted a diverse community of contributors.

Crypto Long & Short: Where Fintech Ends and Crypto Begins

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 27. 00:15

Crypto Long & Short: Where Fintech Ends and Crypto Begins Parts of fintech may be embracing crypto, but Noelle Acheson argues that doesn’t mean crypto is fintech – it’s more than that.

The Future for Unregulated Bitcoin Exchanges

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 26. 19:00

The Future for Unregulated Bitcoin Exchanges CoinDesk's Anna Baydakova talks to non-custodial p2p exchanges Hodl Hodl and Bisq about why we still want no-KYC bitcoin.

Bitcoin Price Logs Two-Month High Above $10,000

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 26. 16:20

Bitcoin Price Logs Two-Month High Above $10,000 The DeFi-led rally in Ethereum's ether token looks to have spilled over into the bitcoin market, one analyst said.

Is This China’s Century or the US’s? Maybe It’s Both

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 26. 14:00

Is This China’s Century or the US’s? Maybe It’s Both This Long Reads Sunday is a reading of Adam Tooze's recent review of four books on the growing conflict between the U.S. and China.

What Sex Workers Want to Do With Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 25. 22:10

What Sex Workers Want to Do With Bitcoin Sex workers are starting their own businesses and working online, thanks to social media, according to this adult content creator.

As Economic Indicators Get Worse, the US Revs Up the Next Multi-Trillion Stimulus

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 25. 14:00

As Economic Indicators Get Worse, the US Revs Up the Next Multi-Trillion Stimulus The Breakdown Weekly Recap covers growing U.S.-China tensions, worsening job numbers and the next casual $1-$3 trillion in stimulus.

From Enron to Wirecard: How Blockchain Tech Could Have Helped

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 25. 13:00

From Enron to Wirecard: How Blockchain Tech Could Have Helped If blockchain technology is used within a regulated financial system, Wirecard-esque scandals can be a thing of the past, writes BRD CEO Adam Traidman.

CoinDesk’s Twitter Hack Proved the Media Can’t Rely on Web 2.0

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 21:21

CoinDesk’s Twitter Hack Proved the Media Can’t Rely on Web 2.0 Last week's Twitter hack, which downed a key CoinDesk channel for seven days, showed how news groups are overly dependent on social media.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $9,600 as Gold Hits High, Uniswap Liquidity Over $100m

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 20:24

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $9,600 as Gold Hits High, Uniswap Liquidity Over $100m Bitcoin is up for the week, gold gets a new high and DeFi keeps growing.

Could the European Recovery Plan Actually Break Europe Apart?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 19:00

Could the European Recovery Plan Actually Break Europe Apart? The EU’s Recovery Plan agreement has been widely hailed, but some argue that it is taking Europe down a dangerous path.

Bitcoin Is a Form of Money, DC Federal Court Rules

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 17:09

Bitcoin Is a Form of Money, DC Federal Court Rules Bitcoin is a form of "money", a Washington, D.C. federal court said on Friday.

Bitcoin Is a Form of Money in DC, Federal Court Rules

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 17:09

Bitcoin Is a Form of Money in DC, Federal Court Rules Bitcoin is a form of "money", a Washington, D.C. federal court said on Friday.

Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum 2.0

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 17:05

Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum 2.0 A new 22-page report from CoinDesk Research explains the technology behind Ethereum's upcoming overhaul – and the potential market impact of Eth 2.0.

Ukraine’s Digital Ministry to Trace Suspicious Crypto Using Crystal Blockchain Software

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 16:49

Ukraine’s Digital Ministry to Trace Suspicious Crypto Using Crystal Blockchain Software Government officials hope the partnership will fast-track the maturation of Ukrainian crypto markets.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 24, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 24, 2020 With BTC up 3.5% on the week and ETH up a lot more, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another news roundup.

Malaysian Watchdog Plans to Extend Crypto Regulations to Wallet Providers

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 15:54

Malaysian Watchdog Plans to Extend Crypto Regulations to Wallet Providers The nation's Securities Commission is seeking feedback before finalizing new rules to be applied to digital asset wallet services.

Money Reimagined: China’s ‘Cold War’ Blockchain Strategy

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 15:49

Money Reimagined: China’s ‘Cold War’ Blockchain Strategy China's new digital currency and Blockchain Services Network are part of a national plan to escape U.S. financial hegemony.

Blockchain Bites: Ghosn’s Crypto Payments, Russia’s Red Line and Why Banks Won’t Bite

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 15:32

Blockchain Bites: Ghosn’s Crypto Payments, Russia’s Red Line and Why Banks Won’t Bite Carlos Ghosn’s smugglers were paid in crypto, cryptographers call out Craig Wright’s latest claims and it's unknown whether banks will custody crypto following the OCC's letter.

Banks Won’t Rush to Hold Crypto – But OCC’s Regulatory Approval Makes It Harder to Ignore

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 14:00

Banks Won’t Rush to Hold Crypto – But OCC’s Regulatory Approval Makes It Harder to Ignore Regulatory approval doesn't mean banks are about to begin providing crypto custody, but it is accelerating a conversation about financial institutions safeguarding bitcoin.

French Officials Move to Start Trial of Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 13:45

French Officials Move to Start Trial of Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik The alleged BTC-e operator stands accused of extortion, aggravated money laundering and conspiracy.

Ether Leaves Bitcoin Behind With 2020 Gain of Over 100%

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 12:55

Ether Leaves Bitcoin Behind With 2020 Gain of Over 100% Ethereum's popularity with DeFi projects has likely led to a triple-digit year-to-date price rise for ether. Bitcoin lags well behind with a 34% gain.

Carlos Ghosn’s $600K Bitcoin Escape Fee Paid Via Coinbase

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 11:44

Carlos Ghosn’s $600K Bitcoin Escape Fee Paid Via Coinbase Carlos Ghosn's son paid approximately 63 bitcoin, now worth $608,000, to the two men who smuggled his father out of Japan last December.

First Mover: Crypto’s $35T Moment Could Come From Analog-World Stock Listings

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 11:42

First Mover: Crypto’s $35T Moment Could Come From Analog-World Stock Listings With Coinbase rumored to be considering a share listing, some say a move toward more public ownership could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption.

Binance’s Fiat-Gateway Partner Banxa Expanding to US

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 10:35

Binance’s Fiat-Gateway Partner Banxa Expanding to US Banxa plans to leverage custody and settlement infrastructure from exchange platform Zero Hash.

Crypto Bank Hopeful Bitcoin Suisse Raises $48M in First-Ever Round

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 09:40

Crypto Bank Hopeful Bitcoin Suisse Raises $48M in First-Ever Round Bitcoin Suisse said some of the funding will go on new product offerings if its banking license applications are successful.

Czech Central Bank Board Member Criticizes CBDCs as ‘Helicopter Money’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 08:51

Czech Central Bank Board Member Criticizes CBDCs as ‘Helicopter Money’ The Czech National Bank's Tomas Holub said in an interview that central bank digital currencies raise more questions than answers right now.

Central Bank Board Member Says CBDCs Raise More Questions Than Answers

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 08:51

Central Bank Board Member Says CBDCs Raise More Questions Than Answers The Czech National Bank's Tomas Holub said in an interview that central bank digital currencies raise more questions than answers right now.

Opera’s Built-In Crypto Wallets Have 170K Monthly Active Users

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 24. 08:00

Opera’s Built-In Crypto Wallets Have 170K Monthly Active Users The Norwegian browser maker has disclosed its crypto wallet user numbers for the first time.

Climbing off Twitter on Scaffolds of Truth: Where Srinivasan and Benet Diverge

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 21:05

Climbing off Twitter on Scaffolds of Truth: Where Srinivasan and Benet Diverge Vitalik Buterin, Balaji Srinivasan and Juan Benet discussed the future, pitfalls and promise of decentralized social media.

Signature Bank’s Crypto Deposits Grew $1B in Q2

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 20:35

Signature Bank’s Crypto Deposits Grew $1B in Q2 Out of the nearly $8 billion in deposit growth that Signature Bank saw in the second quarter of 2020, $1 billion was raked in by the firm’s digital assets team.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits 1-Month High; DeFi Value Locked Hits $3.3B

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 20:31

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits 1-Month High; DeFi Value Locked Hits $3.3B Bitcoin is making gains, Ethereum’s DeFi value grows. (CoinDesk)

4 Experts Agree: Craig Wright’s Latest Cryptography Claims Are ‘Nonsense’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 19:21

4 Experts Agree: Craig Wright’s Latest Cryptography Claims Are ‘Nonsense’ We asked four expert cryptographers about Craig Wright’s “cryptographic evidence” that he is Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto. They aren't buying it.

No One Has Traded Bitcoin Options on Bakkt for Over a Month: Deribit Continues to Dominate

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 19:11

No One Has Traded Bitcoin Options on Bakkt for Over a Month: Deribit Continues to Dominate Open interest for Bakkt's bitcoin options market has stayed at $0 since June 15.

Will Big Tech Enable or Destroy Small Business?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 19:00

Will Big Tech Enable or Destroy Small Business? More than 50% of COVID-19 related business closures in the US are now permanent. Can tech platforms provide a new avenue for small biz entrepreneurship?

Will Big Tech Enable or Destroy Small Business? Feat. Sahil Bloom

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 19:00

Will Big Tech Enable or Destroy Small Business? Feat. Sahil Bloom More than 50% of COVID-19 related business closures in the US are now permanent. Can tech platforms provide a new avenue for small biz entrepreneurship?

Wyoming-Based Avanti to Open in October With a New Bank-Issued Digital Asset

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 18:59

Wyoming-Based Avanti to Open in October With a New Bank-Issued Digital Asset Wyoming's crypto-friendly Avanti Financial expects to open its doors this October with a new bank-issued digital asset, the Avit.

Arca’s Flagship Crypto Hedge Fund is Up 77% in 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 17:44

Arca’s Flagship Crypto Hedge Fund is Up 77% in 2020 Arca's Digital Assets Fund is beating the S&P, crypto indices and bitcoin’s price.

SEC Registered Broker-Dealer Is Launching a Security Token Platform

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 17:19

SEC Registered Broker-Dealer Is Launching a Security Token Platform As a registered broker-dealer, Watchdog Capital said it is in a position to offer a whole host of SEC-exempted offerings for security tokens.

YouTube Seeks to Dismiss Ripple Lawsuit Over XRP Giveaway Scams

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 16:38

YouTube Seeks to Dismiss Ripple Lawsuit Over XRP Giveaway Scams The video sharing giant filed a motion to dismiss Ripple’s lawsuit that alleges that YouTube did not do enough to stop free XRP giveaway scams, copyright infringement.

Russia’s FSB Is Making Life Harder for Blockchain Companies

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 16:15

Russia’s FSB Is Making Life Harder for Blockchain Companies The FSB, Russia’s security agency, wants blockchain companies to certify with them. This could push foreign companies out of the market

Blockchain Bites: OCC’s Crypto Letter, Eth 2.0’s ‘Official’ Testnet and Dinwiddie’s Tokenized Airball

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 16:05

Blockchain Bites: OCC’s Crypto Letter, Eth 2.0’s ‘Official’ Testnet and Dinwiddie’s Tokenized Airball Visa said crypto is part of "the future of money," members of the U.S. Senate think the dollar should go digital and OCC will allow banks to custody crypto.

Binance Enters German Market via Partnership With Crypto Investment Firm

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 16:00

Binance Enters German Market via Partnership With Crypto Investment Firm Binance has partnered with licensed German investment firm CM-Equity to offer crypto asset management and brokerage services in Germany and Europe.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 23, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 23, 2020 With BTC finally breaking out and ETH up even more, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.

Cambrian Raises $4M to Run $25M Crypto Quant Fund

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 16:00

Cambrian Raises $4M to Run $25M Crypto Quant Fund Cambrian has landed $4 million of operating capital from high-flying technology and finance investors to help run its $25 million data-driven crypto-trading fund.

Ether Stalls After 8% Rally as Exchange Inflows Spike

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 15:57

Ether Stalls After 8% Rally as Exchange Inflows Spike Ether is struggling to extend Wednesday's price rally amid increased inflow of ether onto cryptocurrency exchanges.

Prime Factor Capital Is Shutting Down: Lack of Capital Cited as Prime Factor

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 15:33

Prime Factor Capital Is Shutting Down: Lack of Capital Cited as Prime Factor The firm became Britain's first FCA-approved crypto hedge fund last July.

Don’t Expect Banks to Jump on the OCC Crypto Custody News

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 14:48

Don’t Expect Banks to Jump on the OCC Crypto Custody News The OCC's ruling means nationally chartered banks can now custody crypto. But, given relatively low level of institutional interest, don't count on services appearing soon.

Boston Fed Wants to Hire a Digital Currency Engineer

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 14:42

Boston Fed Wants to Hire a Digital Currency Engineer The one-year position will work on the Applied Fintech Research team's digital currency experiments.

EU Privacy Shield Ruling Is an Opportunity and Conundrum for Decentralized Tech

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 13:54

EU Privacy Shield Ruling Is an Opportunity and Conundrum for Decentralized Tech A judgement striking down an EU-U.S. data sharing agreement could pose compliance issues for U.S. startups. But privacy tech could offer a post-law solution.

First Mover: Ethereum a Victim of Its Own Success as Fees Soar, Vitalik Complains

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 13:10

First Mover: Ethereum a Victim of Its Own Success as Fees Soar, Vitalik Complains Ethereum's growing popularity with stablecoins and DeFi projects means fees are soaring on the network. Does that offer an opening for the competition?

Winklesvoss-Owned Gemini Now Provides Custody for .Crypto Blockchain Domains

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 13:00

Winklesvoss-Owned Gemini Now Provides Custody for .Crypto Blockchain Domains Gemini will offer custody on .crypto domains from Unstoppable Domains, which are based on non-fungible tokens much like cryptocurrencies.

BitGo Now Supports Custody and Staking of Tezos’ XTZ

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 13:00

BitGo Now Supports Custody and Staking of Tezos’ XTZ The addition expands BitGo’s proof-of-stake offerings, first unveiled last October.

Winklevoss-Owned Gemini Now Provides Custody for .Crypto Blockchain Domains

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 13:00

Winklevoss-Owned Gemini Now Provides Custody for .Crypto Blockchain Domains Gemini will offer custody on .crypto domains from Unstoppable Domains, which are based on non-fungible tokens much like cryptocurrencies.

Veritaseum Accuses T-Mobile of Gross Negligence Over $8.6M SIM-Swap Hack

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 12:15

Veritaseum Accuses T-Mobile of Gross Negligence Over $8.6M SIM-Swap Hack Veritaseum alleges T-Mobile authorized no less than five SIM swaps, one of which brought the loss of $8.6 million in crypto.

Chainlink Integration Brings Data Feeds to Binance’s DeFi Project

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 12:00

Chainlink Integration Brings Data Feeds to Binance’s DeFi Project Binance is building out a DeFi platform with its Smart Chain protocol and has integrated Chainlink as a pricing solution.

3 Reasons Bitcoin’s Price Could Soon Rise to $10K

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 11:55

3 Reasons Bitcoin’s Price Could Soon Rise to $10K After a rise over $9,500 Wednesday, bitcoin looks set to climb toward the psychological price hurdle of $10,000. Here's three reasons why.

Ant Group Claims 100M Digital Assets Are Uploaded to Its Blockchain Daily

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 09:53

Ant Group Claims 100M Digital Assets Are Uploaded to Its Blockchain Daily Days after announcing an expected $200 billion IPO, the Alibaba affiliate has rebranded its enterprise blockchain to AntChain.

US House Passes Two Blockchain Amendments in Annual Defense Budget Bill

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 09:03

US House Passes Two Blockchain Amendments in Annual Defense Budget Bill The U.S. House passed two provisions introduced by Rep. Darren Soto of Florida.

How One Firm Is Addressing the Interoperability Problem Posed by FATF’s Travel Rule

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 08:00

How One Firm Is Addressing the Interoperability Problem Posed by FATF’s Travel Rule Crypto companies building solutions to the FATF "Travel Rule" may be creating a new interoperability problem. Netki is offering a fix.

Orchid VPN Goes Live With Desktop App for Mac Users

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 04:45

Orchid VPN Goes Live With Desktop App for Mac Users An Ethereum-based service for privately browsing the web now has a desktop app for Mac users.

Twitter Hackers Saw DMs From 36 Accounts, Including CoinDesk’s

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 02:59

Twitter Hackers Saw DMs From 36 Accounts, Including CoinDesk’s The attackers who compromised Twitter in a massive breach last week might have accessed direct messages from up to 36 accounts, including CoinDesk's.

Senate Hearing Sees Digital Dollar as a Tool for Economic Supremacy

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 23. 00:00

Senate Hearing Sees Digital Dollar as a Tool for Economic Supremacy The digital dollar again appeared during a Senate hearing. However, it wasn't the focus of the hearing, but rather just another tool that can be used to maintain U.S. hegemony.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Giveaway Scams

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 22:43

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube Over Bitcoin Giveaway Scams Wozniak is among 18 plaintiffs suing the video-sharing giant for allowing crypto giveaway scams using his likeness to flourish on the platform.

NBA Player Spencer Dinwiddie’s Token Sale Hits 10% of $13.5M Goal

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 22:01

NBA Player Spencer Dinwiddie’s Token Sale Hits 10% of $13.5M Goal Spencer Dinwiddie has sold just 9 of 90 shares of his contract, raising $1.4 million instead of the $13.5 million he'd intended.

CFTC Seeks Industry Advice on Blockchain Applications

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 20:57

CFTC Seeks Industry Advice on Blockchain Applications The commission’s technology advisory committee made several presentations on various blockchain applications including CBDCs and digital tokens during a four-hour-long remote meeting last Thursday.

‘Superman29’ May Do Time: California Resident Pleads Guilty to Laundering Millions Using Illegal Bitcoin ATMs

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 20:44

‘Superman29’ May Do Time: California Resident Pleads Guilty to Laundering Millions Using Illegal Bitcoin ATMs Kais Mohammad a.k.a. “Superman29” agreed to plead guilty to federal charges that he ran an unlicensed Bitcoin-ATM network and laundered up to $25 million, according to the DOJ.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fails to Stay Above $9,400 While Dai Supply Skyrockets

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 20:31

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fails to Stay Above $9,400 While Dai Supply Skyrockets Low volume and volatility continue to plague the bitcoin market but the supply of dai soars.

Australian Payment Card Company to Trial Micropayments Using Hedera Hashgraph

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 20:06

Australian Payment Card Company to Trial Micropayments Using Hedera Hashgraph A leading Australian debit card network is using Hedera Hashgraph to trial a micropayments system that could rival traditional online methods. In an exclusive press statement shared with CoinDesk on Wednesday, Eftpos Australia CEO Stephen Benton said the collaboration between the two companies is a key part of Eftpos’ digital payments strategy. Eftpos is Australia’s […]

A Simple Explanation of DeFi and Yield Farming Using Actual Human Words

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 19:10

A Simple Explanation of DeFi and Yield Farming Using Actual Human Words A primer on yield farming, liquidity mining, automated market making and all the other terms shaping the brave new world of decentralized finance.

Visa Blog Post Hints at Future Digital Currency Projects

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 19:00

Visa Blog Post Hints at Future Digital Currency Projects Visa appeared on Wednesday to redouble its efforts to “shape and support” cryptocurrency’s place in the “future of money.”

Mempool Manipulation Enabled Theft of $8M in MakerDAO Collateral on Black Thursday: Report

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 18:41

Mempool Manipulation Enabled Theft of $8M in MakerDAO Collateral on Black Thursday: Report New research suggests March’s “Black Swan” event for Ethereum may have been a sophisticated plan to cash in on a global sell-off.

Ethereum 2.0 Developers Announce ‘Final’ Testnet Before Network Launch

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 18:37

Ethereum 2.0 Developers Announce ‘Final’ Testnet Before Network Launch Medalla, the final testnet before Ethereum begins its long-awaited, gradual transition to proof of stake (PoS), has been announced.

Open Interest in Ether Options Jumps to New Record High

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 18:33

Open Interest in Ether Options Jumps to New Record High Data from major exchanges shows that open interest in ether options rose to a new lifetime high of $194 million on Tuesday.

tZERO Plans to Support Trading of Aspencoin Ski Resort Digital Security

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 18:11

tZERO Plans to Support Trading of Aspencoin Ski Resort Digital Security Token issuer Aspen Digital raised $18 million selling digital shares of the St. Regis resort in 2018.

Crypto Needn’t Fear GPT-3. It Should Embrace It

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 17:47

Crypto Needn’t Fear GPT-3. It Should Embrace It Rather than being scared of the GPT-3 language processor, the crypto community should harness its advancements in deep learning.

Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 17:00

Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says U.S. regulators have cleared the way for national banks to provide cryptocurrency custody services on behalf of customers.

Blockchain Bites: Coinsquare Conclusion, Ethereum Fees and a GPT-3 Poet

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 16:32

Blockchain Bites: Coinsquare Conclusion, Ethereum Fees and a GPT-3 Poet Ethereum fees are up, as are users on the Bitcoin network. This is everything you need to know in crypto today.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 22, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 22, 2020 With the price of BTC taking a breather following yesterdays jump, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

How Uniswap Became King of DEXs

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 15:46

How Uniswap Became King of DEXs Uniswap, an automated market maker (AMM), has torn it up in the last year, becoming the world’s largest “DEX” by volume. Here's why it won.

Newly Discovered Botnet Infected Up to 5,000 Computers with a Monero Miner

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 15:30

Newly Discovered Botnet Infected Up to 5,000 Computers with a Monero Miner Cisco researchers estimate the botnet may have earned its owner $5,000 worth of monero since it started operation four months ago.

Lithuanian Central Bank’s Commemorative Digital Token Goes Live Thursday

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 15:29

Lithuanian Central Bank’s Commemorative Digital Token Goes Live Thursday Lithuania’s central bank is set to issue 24,000 digital tokens commemorating the re-establishment of Lithuanian independence in 1918.

Cryptopia Creditor Issues Legal Notice to Liquidator Over Alleged Failures, Fees

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 14:10

Cryptopia Creditor Issues Legal Notice to Liquidator Over Alleged Failures, Fees Blockchain firm GNY has sent a legal notice to Grant Thornton New Zealand over alleged high fees and failures to properly address its claim.

Crypto Custodian Anchorage Adds Litecoin Support

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 13:30

Crypto Custodian Anchorage Adds Litecoin Support The U.S.-based crypto custody provider has added support for litecoin, the eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

BitMEX Owner Awards $50K Grant to Bitcoin Smart Contract Developer

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 13:29

BitMEX Owner Awards $50K Grant to Bitcoin Smart Contract Developer 100x said the $50,000 grant to Jeremy Rubin would help fund further development of the Bitcoin smart contract language, Sapio.

First Mover: This DeFi-Ready Token Is Teaching Crypto Traders to Cherish Inflation

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 12:07

First Mover: This DeFi-Ready Token Is Teaching Crypto Traders to Cherish Inflation Prices have jumped for Ampleforth's AMPL tokens, but so has the supply – and it's all gone straight into traders' pockets.

Bitcoin ‘Active Entities’ at Highest Since 2017 Bull Run

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 11:43

Bitcoin ‘Active Entities’ at Highest Since 2017 Bull Run The on-chain metric suggests Bitcoin is garnering users despite the cryptocurrency’s extended period of comatose price action.

Korean Government Proposes Tough New 22% Tax on Crypto Trading

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 11:32

Korean Government Proposes Tough New 22% Tax on Crypto Trading Crypto trading profits could be liable to a 22% tax should the Korean National Assembly approve the newly tabled proposal.

Google, Twitter and Facebook Face $600M Lawsuit Over Crypto Ad Bans

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 10:10

Google, Twitter and Facebook Face $600M Lawsuit Over Crypto Ad Bans The corporate giants could soon face the wrath of cryptocurrency business owners in a lawsuit over the banning of crypto advertising in 2018.

Coinsquare Exchange Execs to Resign Over Wash Trading Scandal

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 09:31

Coinsquare Exchange Execs to Resign Over Wash Trading Scandal In a settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission, three seniors executives at the Canadian exchange agreed to step down and pay penalties over fake trades.

DeFi Hype Has Sent Ethereum Fees Soaring to 2-Year High: Coin Metrics

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 08:40

DeFi Hype Has Sent Ethereum Fees Soaring to 2-Year High: Coin Metrics The knock-on effects of the DeFi hype include high fees and less active users on Ethereum, according to Coin Metrics.

China’s Supreme Court Calls for Better Protection of Digital Currency Rights

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 08:20

China’s Supreme Court Calls for Better Protection of Digital Currency Rights A new guideline comes amid rising numbers of legal disputes in China over the ownership of digital currencies like bitcoin.

Latvian Police Seize Crypto Worth $126K in Bust of Suspected Cybercrime Ring

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 22. 07:36

Latvian Police Seize Crypto Worth $126K in Bust of Suspected Cybercrime Ring The “large-scale" money laundering operation ran from 2015 through 2020, police officials allege.

Grayscale Moves to List Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Trusts for OTC Traders

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 21:19

Grayscale Moves to List Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Trusts for OTC Traders Bitcoin Cash Trust and Litecoin Trust will carry the tickers BCHG and LTCN once they commence OTC trading.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Pops Above $9,400 as Global Stocks Rally

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 20:28

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Pops Above $9,400 as Global Stocks Rally Bitcoin broke through $9,400 as stock indices around the world make gains.

ERX Gets License to Launch Exchange in Thailand

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 20:09

ERX Gets License to Launch Exchange in Thailand Thailand’s securities watchdog has granted a digital assets exchange license to Elevated Returns’ ERX trading platform.

What’s Behind the Fed’s New Push to Promote Inflation?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 19:00

What’s Behind the Fed’s New Push to Promote Inflation? Why the Fed’s strategy on inflation is changing and why the definition used by America’s central bank may be hurting regular people.

Russia to Treat Crypto as a Taxable Property

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 18:41

Russia to Treat Crypto as a Taxable Property Russia changed its draft bill regulating crypto and digital assets. You won’t go to jail for facilitating crypto deals in the country – at least, not just yet.

July’s Decentralized Exchange Volumes Have Already Topped June’s Record, Reaching $1.6B

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 17:38

July’s Decentralized Exchange Volumes Have Already Topped June’s Record, Reaching $1.6B DEX trading volume already beat June's record, passing $1.6 billion as of Tuesday.

Blockchain Bites: China’s BSN Integrations and Satoshi’s Newfound Wealth

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 16:35

Blockchain Bites: China’s BSN Integrations and Satoshi’s Newfound Wealth Ethereum Classic supporters are ditching the project, top exchanges are developing "Travel Rule" solutions and, FYI, YFI might have a backdoor.

Blockchain Fintech Firm BitBond Joins German Bank Association Bankenverband

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 16:08

Blockchain Fintech Firm BitBond Joins German Bank Association Bankenverband The Berlin-based fintech firm announced on Tuesday that it had joined the association for private banks in Germany.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 21, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 21, 2020 With the price of BTC catching a bid in early trading, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

Ethereum Turns Five Next Week and We’re Producing a Special Series

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 15:52

Ethereum Turns Five Next Week and We’re Producing a Special Series Meet "Ethereum at Five" – a cross-platform series featuring special coverage, a limited-run newsletter and live-streamed discussions on Twitter.

Robinhood, Under Cloud After User’s Suicide, Scraps UK Launch

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 15:04

Robinhood, Under Cloud After User’s Suicide, Scraps UK Launch Stocks, ETFs and crypto investment platform Robinhood told prospective UK customers the launch in the country has been indefinitely postponed.

Bitcoin Futures Pass $1B in Open Interest on BitMEX for First Time Since March Crash

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 15:00

Bitcoin Futures Pass $1B in Open Interest on BitMEX for First Time Since March Crash Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges passed $4 billion Tuesday morning.

Singapore May Extend Crypto Regulation to Include Overseas Activities

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 14:30

Singapore May Extend Crypto Regulation to Include Overseas Activities Under the central bank's proposals, Singapore regulation would end up covering the overseas activities of locally based crypto companies.

SEC Commissioner Pierce Blasts Regulator’s Action Against Telegram

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 14:13

SEC Commissioner Pierce Blasts Regulator’s Action Against Telegram 'Crypto mom' took no prisoners in her fiery rebuke of the SEC's Telegram action.

SEC Commissioner Peirce Blasts Regulator’s Action Against Telegram

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 14:13

SEC Commissioner Peirce Blasts Regulator’s Action Against Telegram 'Crypto mom' took no prisoners in her fiery rebuke of the SEC's Telegram action.

China’s Blockchain Infrastructure to Extend Global Reach With Six Public Chains

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 14:05

China’s Blockchain Infrastructure to Extend Global Reach With Six Public Chains China’s blockchain infrastructure BSN will expand its global reach by integrating with six major public chains including Tezos, NEO, Cosmos’ Irisnet, Nervos, Ethereum and EOS. Developers using these blockchains will be able to run nodes and build dapps in the network.

Institutional Trading House ErisX Joins Silvergate Exchange Network

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 14:00

Institutional Trading House ErisX Joins Silvergate Exchange Network ErisX, a crypto exchange for institutional investors, has joined the payments network of bitcoin-friendly Silvergate Bank.

Figure’s Mike Cagney: How to Build a Business in Blockchain

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 13:19

Figure’s Mike Cagney: How to Build a Business in Blockchain Mike Cagney, who also co-founded SoFi, is one of fintech's most accomplished entrepreneurs. He talks to ConsenSys's Lex Sokolin about keys to success for blockchain startups.

CipherTrace Says It Can Instantly Flag Shady Transactions With Predictive Risk Scores

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 13:00

CipherTrace Says It Can Instantly Flag Shady Transactions With Predictive Risk Scores The blockchain analytics firm claims its new system respects crypto users’ privacy while also flagging suspect transactions

First Mover: Bitcoin Shows Signs of Life But Ether (And Crew) Steal the Limelight

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 12:08

First Mover: Bitcoin Shows Signs of Life But Ether (And Crew) Steal the Limelight In the race to become the dominant cryptocurrency platform, Ethereum is gaining on Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Rises With Stocks as EU Agrees €750B in Coronavirus Stimulus

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 11:42

Bitcoin Rises With Stocks as EU Agrees €750B in Coronavirus Stimulus Bitcoin edged higher on Tuesday as stock markets cheered the EU's decision to approve a landmark coronavirus recovery fund.

CoolBitX and Elliptic Team Up to Offer Crypto Firms Compliance Tools

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 10:41

CoolBitX and Elliptic Team Up to Offer Crypto Firms Compliance Tools The two companies will provide a package of their respective solutions to crypto firms such as exchanges needing to stay in compliance with regulators.

BitMEX Owner Leads $3.4M Round for South African Crypto Exchange

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 10:17

BitMEX Owner Leads $3.4M Round for South African Crypto Exchange BitMEX owner 100x said investing in VALR’s Series A would bring exposure to the fast-growing South African market.

Samsung Adds Support for Blockchain VR Platform Decentraland

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 09:33

Samsung Adds Support for Blockchain VR Platform Decentraland Samsung now supports Decentraland’s native tokens, LAND and MANA, within its Blockchain Wallet App.

Crypto Exchange Group Eyes ‘Bulletin Board’ System for FATF Compliance: Coinbase Exec

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 21. 08:38

Crypto Exchange Group Eyes ‘Bulletin Board’ System for FATF Compliance: Coinbase Exec Top cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase will release a white paper detailing a way to comply with the Financial Action Task Force's "Travel Rule."

Conflux Blockchain Announces Ecosystem Grants Program

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 22:30

Conflux Blockchain Announces Ecosystem Grants Program Development grants will be paid in the platform's native token, CFX, in values equivalent to $15,000 and $50,000 for both projects and firms respectively.

Troll Token? Why DeFi Yield Farmers Are Now All About YFI

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 22:28

Troll Token? Why DeFi Yield Farmers Are Now All About YFI YFI is the latest DeFi token to top the charts. Yearn Finance Interest? Your Favorite Idea? Its intent unclear, but YFI is now trading at $1,070.

CME Bitcoin Options Flatline After Record Growth in June

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 21:32

CME Bitcoin Options Flatline After Record Growth in June Less than 0.2% of Friday's daily options trading happened on CME, according to data from Skew.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Clings to $9,200 While Ethereum Transactions Soar

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 20:47

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Clings to $9,200 While Ethereum Transactions Soar Bitcoin trades flat in July, leading investors to mull other cryptocurrencies.

OpenEthereum Supported 50% of Ethereum Classic Nodes. Now It’s Leaving the Project

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 19:20

OpenEthereum Supported 50% of Ethereum Classic Nodes. Now It’s Leaving the Project Two of Ethereum Classic’s largest clients are walking away from the project. That leaves only 30% of the network to support future updates.

Last Week’s Big Twitter Hack Was Years in the Making

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 19:11

Last Week’s Big Twitter Hack Was Years in the Making Last week's Twitter hack was a shock to the company. It shouldn’t have been. Scams have been growing more sophisticated for years.

What Is GPT-3 and Should We Be Terrified?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 19:00

What Is GPT-3 and Should We Be Terrified? The internet is alive with demos of what the latest artificial intelligence language model can do. Should we be nervous?

Argentine Telecom Hackers Demanded $7.5M in Crypto as Ransom

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 18:23

Argentine Telecom Hackers Demanded $7.5M in Crypto as Ransom Argentina’s leading telecommunications company fought off a cyberattack on Saturday where hackers demanded a hefty ransom in monero to release keys that would allow infected computers back into the system.

Alibaba’s Ant Group Plans Dual IPOs at Possible $200B Valuation

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 18:00

Alibaba’s Ant Group Plans Dual IPOs at Possible $200B Valuation The dual-listing could turn Alibaba affiliate Ant Group into one of the largest companies operating in the blockchain space.

Whale Alert Identifies 1.125 Million BTC as Satoshi’s Stash

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 17:24

Whale Alert Identifies 1.125 Million BTC as Satoshi’s Stash New on-chain analysis from Whale Alert suggests Satoshi Nakamoto mined an estimated 1,125,150 in bitcoin, now worth an estimated $10.9 billion.

Accenture, HSBC, Seba Bank Among Bank of France’s Eight CBDC Finalists

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 17:23

Accenture, HSBC, Seba Bank Among Bank of France’s Eight CBDC Finalists The Bank of France’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) experiments are moving forward with eight candidate firms picked to begin work “in the coming days,” the central bank said in a press release Monday.

Power Struggle Inside Bitmain ‘Hard Forks’ Bitcoin Miner Production

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 16:25

Power Struggle Inside Bitmain ‘Hard Forks’ Bitcoin Miner Production The ongoing battle between the two co-founders at Bitmain has essentially hard forked the production at the world’s largest bitcoin miner manufacturer.

Blockchain Bites: PayPal, Mastercard Inch Closer to Crypto

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 16:07

Blockchain Bites: PayPal, Mastercard Inch Closer to Crypto Also, a longer look at crypto's reaction to GPT-3, "the biggest thing since bitcoin."

Swipe Futures Volume Equals 42% of Its Market Capitalization

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 16:01

Swipe Futures Volume Equals 42% of Its Market Capitalization SXP futures volume signal continued interest in low-capitalization cryptocurrencies as bitcoin continues to trade in a tight range.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 20, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 20, 2020 With bitcoin's trading range getting even tighter, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your bitcoin news roundup.

UK Government Moving to Restrict Cryptocurrency Promotions

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 14:32

UK Government Moving to Restrict Cryptocurrency Promotions Under the U.K. government's proposals, unauthorized companies would need explicit approval to legally market cryptocurrency products.

Japanese Financial Giant MUFG to Launch Digital Currency in 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 13:55

Japanese Financial Giant MUFG to Launch Digital Currency in 2020 The world's fifth largest bank is set to go ahead with a digital currency launch in collaboration with Indeed.com parent firm Recruit Group.

Is Crypto Fintech? It Depends Who You Ask

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 13:25

Is Crypto Fintech? It Depends Who You Ask Crypto is financial technology. But Is it fintech?

Standard Chartered to Launch Institutional Crypto Custody Solution

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 13:00

Standard Chartered to Launch Institutional Crypto Custody Solution The head of Standard Chartered's venture arm said the crypto custody solution could launch into test phase sometime later this year.

First Mover: Bitcoin Miners Find Upgrade Financing Aplenty, Even as Prices Languish

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 12:08

First Mover: Bitcoin Miners Find Upgrade Financing Aplenty, Even as Prices Languish Big-money players are extending financing to bitcoin miners for equipment upgrades, even though prices are still torpid two months after the halving.

Bitcoin Futures Trading Volume Slips to 3-Month Low on CME

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 11:37

Bitcoin Futures Trading Volume Slips to 3-Month Low on CME Trading activity in bitcoin futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has cooled as the top cryptocurrency languishes in the price doldrums.

Bank of Japan Forms New Team to Explore Central Bank Digital Currency

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 09:41

Bank of Japan Forms New Team to Explore Central Bank Digital Currency The Bank of Japan is warming to digital currencies and now has a team dedicated to researching a possible digital yen.

Mastercard Now Allows Crypto Firm Wirex to Issue Payment Cards

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 09:01

Mastercard Now Allows Crypto Firm Wirex to Issue Payment Cards Mastercard said Wire is the first crypto company to become a principal member, meaning it can directly issue payment cards to its customers.

Canada Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading by Watchdog

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 08:56

Canada Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Accused of Wash Trading by Watchdog The Ontario Securities Commission alleges Coinsquare manipulated markets with fake trading volumes between 2018 and 2019.

Wanted Wirecard Exec Said to Be Sheltered by Secret Service in Russia

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 08:10

Wanted Wirecard Exec Said to Be Sheltered by Secret Service in Russia Jan Marsalek, a former board member of Wirecard who is wanted over allegations of fraud, is reportedly being sheltered in Moscow by the biggest Russian secret service.

PayPal Picks Paxos to Supply Crypto for New Service, Sources Say

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 20. 03:52

PayPal Picks Paxos to Supply Crypto for New Service, Sources Say PayPal has chosen Paxos to handle the new service’s supply of digital assets, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Crypto Long & Short: Why the Twitter Hack Was Good for Bitcoin (and It’s Not the Media Attention)

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 19. 21:01

Crypto Long & Short: Why the Twitter Hack Was Good for Bitcoin (and It’s Not the Media Attention) Yes, the Twitter hack was basically a giant bitcoin scam. But the fallout is showing the world the strengths of cryptocurrency and decentralization.

Are Stablecoins Eurodollars 2.0? Long Reads Sunday

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 19. 18:00

Are Stablecoins Eurodollars 2.0? Long Reads Sunday Long Reads Sunday features two essays previously published on CoinDesk that show the trajectory of stablecoins in the global economy in 2020.

The Origins of the World’s Oldest Bitcoin Metric, Explained

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 19. 14:00

The Origins of the World’s Oldest Bitcoin Metric, Explained Bitcoin days destroyed (BDD) was first introduced as a concept back in 2011. At the time, it had only been two years since the creation of the world’s first cryptocurrency, bitcoin. Individuals were already beginning to innovate ways to measure on-chain transaction activity and value.

Trust Transfer

Bitbargain.com

2020. Jul. 18. 20:49

Trust Transfer

This publication is intended for owners of crypto platforms who would like to take over some of our user base and provide them with a new home so that they can continue to trade with the ease and safety that they have gotten used to.

BitBargain was launched in 2012 and has provided a smooth trading experience to the UK market for over 8 years. The barrier to entry was high for sellers, good communication was necessary. Buyers were properly verified, fraud was prevented in most cases, problems were squashed quickly, high maintenance users were removed from the platform.

In 2021 BitBargain will close shop (due to the new regulations) and will let other businesses take over. We hope to provide our users with a smooth transition to other platforms with minimal effort, in a way that they can keep their reputation rather than having to start everything from scratch.

Starting some time before BitBargain halts (probably in November or December of 2020) we will nudge users to try out other, similar platforms. They will have a button for most compatible platforms which have implemented TTP. When the user clicks this button, they are transferred to the target site where they create a new account quickly and have their BitBargain information imported. We named this Trust Transfer Procedure (TTP for short).

To get to the point: we are giving you, competitors something that you probably didn’t expect: free advertisement and a one-click method for our users to sign up with you (or import their reputation if they already have an account). What we ask for in return: treat BitBargain users well, import as much of their trading history and statistics as possible and use it in a meaningful way on your platform, to their benefift. Read on to learn about the specifics.

We have had over 100,000 registered users, thousands were active weekly and some of them have done thousands of trades. As a trader, you may not buy or sell as much coin (or agree to a trade) with someone who is completely new versus someone who has been trading for years, trading significant amounts without an issue. That is why peer-to-peer marketplaces and other crypto platforms will likely prefer to import this type of information and display it to trading partners. If you implement TTP on your end properly, by 2021 you may suddenly see an influx of quality users showing up on your platform, increasing your volume.

Under the hood, TTP works like this:- Our user starts the process on BitBargain- We send you a request to check if you support TTP, we establish a unique token for TTP- We send you prefill data (username, email address, phone number, name, DoB)- We redirect the user to you- You ask the user to sign in or sign up, then have them agree to the import process on your end also- You redirect the user back to us, attaching an authorization code- We send you the user’s information along with the authorization code- You apply as much of the info package as possible- We redirect the user back to you, where you welcome them and display details about what information has been imported

The technical specification for TTP can be found here:

https://office.pip.pet/pad/#/2/pad/view/mZmvO+MbOivoY4pD4dZ+u9s6yuWHViIwGAieLbguoQw/embed/

The document also includes a sample PHP script that you can use to quickly try out this feature.

Please contact us before implementing this on your end. Just give us a heads up and let us know if we can help in any way.

Social Media Is Democracy’s Faultline: The Breakdown Weekly Recap

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 18. 14:00

Social Media Is Democracy’s Faultline: The Breakdown Weekly Recap From PayPal crypto confirmed to action in central bank digital currencies, these were six themes shaping the week.

Novel Charts Dark Side of ICO Mania

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 18. 12:30

Novel Charts Dark Side of ICO Mania Haydn Wilks' latest novel examines the cryptomania of the 2017 ICO boom.

Bitcoin Cash is the real Bitcoin

Bitcoin Insider

2020. Jul. 17. 23:36

Bitcoin Cash is the real Bitcoin

Bitcoin Cash is the real Bitcoin

Third Centra Tech Founder Pleads Guilty to ICO Fraud

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 20:58

Third Centra Tech Founder Pleads Guilty to ICO Fraud Centra Tech one of the most storied scams of the the 2017 ICO bubble. Its founders have fallen like dominoes since.

Market Wrap: Derivatives, Altcoins Take Market Spotlight as Bitcoin Dozes at $9,100

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 20:46

Market Wrap: Derivatives, Altcoins Take Market Spotlight as Bitcoin Dozes at $9,100 Derivatives and altcoins are providing excitement as bitcoin spot trading stays dull.

Colorado Is Betting on ETHDenver and Web 3 for Its Next Lottery Games

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 20:19

Colorado Is Betting on ETHDenver and Web 3 for Its Next Lottery Games Eyeing a billion-dollar revenue goal by 2023, the state-run lottery is getting creative with its game offerings.

What If the Too-Strong Dollar Is a Solved Problem? Feat. Jon Turek

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 19:27

What If the Too-Strong Dollar Is a Solved Problem? Feat. Jon Turek Finance writer Jon Turek argues that between Federal Reserve swap lines, Europe stabilization and a few other factors, the strong dollar problem may be (temporarily) solved.

Twitter Hacker Is Mixing Bitcoin Loot Using a Wasabi Wallet, Elliptic Says

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 18:01

Twitter Hacker Is Mixing Bitcoin Loot Using a Wasabi Wallet, Elliptic Says According to the crypto analytics firm, 2.89 bitcoin associated with Wednesday’s security breach was moved to a Wasabi wallet late last night.

Money Reimagined: This Isn’t Good for Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 17:31

Money Reimagined: This Isn’t Good for Bitcoin This week's Twitter hack won't make it easier for the crypto industry to win friends in Washington D.C., with possible implications for DeFi and more. How we talk about events like this matters.

Malaysia Crackdown Unlikely to Affect Binance, eToro

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 16:58

Malaysia Crackdown Unlikely to Affect Binance, eToro Malaysia’s financial watchdog has said Binance and eToro don’t comply with the country’s securities law; it’s unlikely to make much of a difference to their local operations, however.

The DOJ Wants to Hire a Crypto Crime Attorney Adviser

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 16:40

The DOJ Wants to Hire a Crypto Crime Attorney Adviser The Department of Justice wants to hire an attorney adviser to specialize in cryptocurrency, dark web and hacking criminal cases.

Blockchain Bites: Binance’s Bitcoin Mining, ConsenSys’ Legal Trouble and Why Politicians Blame Twitter, Not Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 16:31

Blockchain Bites: Binance’s Bitcoin Mining, ConsenSys’ Legal Trouble and Why Politicians Blame Twitter, Not Bitcoin Binance will consolidate its bitcoin mining, ConsenSys is accused of intellectual property theft and Wonder Woman's illustrator will sell art on Ethereum.

US Agency Says Chinese Drug Traffickers Used Bitcoin to Launder Proceeds

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 16:13

US Agency Says Chinese Drug Traffickers Used Bitcoin to Launder Proceeds The U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Control has sanctioned four Chinese residents, claiming they helped launder drug proceeds using bitcoin.

IRS Seeks Elliptic’s Crypto Tracing Software in Response to COVID-19

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 16:07

IRS Seeks Elliptic’s Crypto Tracing Software in Response to COVID-19 President Donald J. Trump invoked the Stafford act in March, authorizing federal agency funding.

Twitter Doesn’t Need Web 3.0 to Solve Its Identity Problem

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 16:00

Twitter Doesn’t Need Web 3.0 to Solve Its Identity Problem The great Twitter hack does not herald the end of the centralized web. But we need stronger cryptography for social media.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 17, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 17, 2020 With Binance expanding its miner ambitions and Thailand's CBDC seeing early use, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

Aave’s LEND Token Is Now Up 1,600% in 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 15:14

Aave’s LEND Token Is Now Up 1,600% in 2020 The native token of the decentralized lender Aave has risen by over 100% this month alone.

‘Wonder Woman’ Illustrator Jose Delbo to Release Comic Book on the Blockchain

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 13:00

‘Wonder Woman’ Illustrator Jose Delbo to Release Comic Book on the Blockchain Noted DC Comics illustrator Jose Delbo is releasing limited-edition artworks on a blockchain-powered platform this month.

First Mover: Why Bitcoin Traders Couldn’t Give a Sat About the Twitter Hack

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 12:24

First Mover: Why Bitcoin Traders Couldn’t Give a Sat About the Twitter Hack Bitcoin barely moved on this week’s Twitter hack. Here's what analysts said about why the attack had such little effect on prices.

Thailand Already Using Central Bank’s Digital Currency

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 10:29

Thailand Already Using Central Bank’s Digital Currency Thailand's digital currency is backed by the central bank’s foreign currency reserves, which have grown by $25 billion over the past 12 months.

Crypto Wallet Provider Sylo Targets Growing India Market Through Exchange Partnership

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 10:24

Crypto Wallet Provider Sylo Targets Growing India Market Through Exchange Partnership Digital wallet provider Sylo has teamed up with India-based exchange Bitbns aiming to serve the nation's revitalized cryptocurrency market.

Twitter Says Hacker Group Targeted 130 Accounts

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 08:50

Twitter Says Hacker Group Targeted 130 Accounts The group behind Wednesday’s Twitter hack targeted up to 130 accounts and managed to gain full control of a smaller subset.

BlockFi Hires Former Deutsche Bank, Barclays Alum as General Counsel

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 08:01

BlockFi Hires Former Deutsche Bank, Barclays Alum as General Counsel The crypto lending platform has hired banking veteran Jonathan Mayers as general counsel in a bid to stay ahead of the regulatory curve.

Binance Pool Poised to Grab More Bitcoin Hash Rate in Russia and Central Asia

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 02:05

Binance Pool Poised to Grab More Bitcoin Hash Rate in Russia and Central Asia Binance is looking to consolidate more bitcoin mining hashrate to its pool in Russia and the Central Asia region.

Binance Pool Poised to Grab More Bitcoin Hashrate in Russia and Central Asia

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 17. 02:05

Binance Pool Poised to Grab More Bitcoin Hashrate in Russia and Central Asia Binance is looking to consolidate more bitcoin mining hashrate to its pool in Russia and the Central Asia region.

What Does the Twitter Hack Mean for Bitcoin? Crypto Reacts

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 22:24

What Does the Twitter Hack Mean for Bitcoin? Crypto Reacts Is the Twitter hack a watershed moment to decentralized social media? Does it reinforce negative stereotypes of Bitcoin only being used in crime? CoinDesk asked crypto luminaries to see what they think.

In the Aftermath of Hack, Lawmakers Blame Twitter, Not Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 21:53

In the Aftermath of Hack, Lawmakers Blame Twitter, Not Bitcoin Lawmakers are calling on Twitter to answer for a hack that shook the platform, focusing on cybersecurity rather than scapegoating cryptocurrencies.

Crypto Custodian Curv Is Helping Institutions Dabble in DeFi With Compound Integration

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 21:10

Crypto Custodian Curv Is Helping Institutions Dabble in DeFi With Compound Integration Custody startup Curv is using Compound, the leading lending protocol in DeFi, to help institutions earn interest on idle crypto.

IRS Enlists Coinbase in Latest Crypto Tracing Deal

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 20:49

IRS Enlists Coinbase in Latest Crypto Tracing Deal The tax collector has agreed to pay Coinbase up to $237,000 over the next two years for its "Analytics" tracing software.

Market Wrap: What Twitter Hack? Traders Stay Busy Buying Bitcoin at $9,000

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 20:45

Market Wrap: What Twitter Hack? Traders Stay Busy Buying Bitcoin at $9,000 Bitcoin suffered a short period of selling in early trading but has bounced back, seemingly immune to Wednesday's Twitter hack.

Lightning Startup Zap Raised $3.5M for Bitcoin App Ahead of Visa Deal

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 20:26

Lightning Startup Zap Raised $3.5M for Bitcoin App Ahead of Visa Deal The Lightning startup Zap Inc. just raised its first round to build out both mobile bitcoin wallet services and a Visa partnership in 2020.

Twitter Hack: Chainalysis and CipherTrace Confirm FBI Investigation

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 20:01

Twitter Hack: Chainalysis and CipherTrace Confirm FBI Investigation The FBI is investigating Wednesday’s Twitter hack, Chainalysis and CipherTrace confirm.

Bitcoin Cash Is the Only Fork Underperforming Bitcoin This Year

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 19:52

Bitcoin Cash Is the Only Fork Underperforming Bitcoin This Year Bitcoin cash has underperformed bitcoin by 18 percentage points this year while other forks have outperformed by at least 44 percentage points.

Maybe It Wasn’t About the Money – Few People Fell for Twitter Hack, Data Indicates

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 19:46

Maybe It Wasn’t About the Money – Few People Fell for Twitter Hack, Data Indicates While the crypto wallets associated with the scam registered over 400 transactions, the attackers seem to have made away with a relatively small haul.

Twitter Hack 2020 Was Probably Done by a Bitcoiner – But Not a Savvy One

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 19:21

Twitter Hack 2020 Was Probably Done by a Bitcoiner – But Not a Savvy One A massive cyberattack against Twitter raised many questions about who people trust and what it means for the future of bitcoin.

No, the Twitter Hack Wasn’t About Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 19:12

No, the Twitter Hack Wasn’t About Bitcoin The motivations and implications of a hack that had everyone from Coinbase to Kanye shilling a scam for bitcoin.

Alchemy Launches Product to Help Developers Monitor Blockchain Apps

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 19:02

Alchemy Launches Product to Help Developers Monitor Blockchain Apps Launched Thursday, Alchemy Monitor has already been put to use by crypto firms such as 0x, MyEtherWallet, Lucid Sight and Zerion.

Bitcoin Miner Supply Sent to Exchanges Fell to 12-Month Lows in Q2 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 18:35

Bitcoin Miner Supply Sent to Exchanges Fell to 12-Month Lows in Q2 2020 Bitcoin miners, following the law of supply and demand, curtailed their supply to exchanges to the lowest level in 12 months during the second quarter.

Twitter Hacker Is a BitMEX Trader, On-Chain Data Suggests

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 17:38

Twitter Hacker Is a BitMEX Trader, On-Chain Data Suggests Whoever is responsible for yesterday's Twitter hack was deep into the cryptocurrency space, with the BitMEX receipts to prove it.

Amazon Prime Membership Should Have Been a Tokenized Asset

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 16:57

Amazon Prime Membership Should Have Been a Tokenized Asset Tokenization can distribute investment gains more fairly, says our columnist. Just think if Amazon had been a tokenized by its users rather than run for shareholders.

Blockchain Bites: Twitter Hack Fallout, A New Way to ‘Yield Farm’ and a Hurricane-Proof CBDC

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 16:55

Blockchain Bites: Twitter Hack Fallout, A New Way to ‘Yield Farm’ and a Hurricane-Proof CBDC What the Twitter hack means for Bitcoin, why stablecoins are on the rise in Hong Kong and a new way to farm yield using NFTs on Ethereum.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 16, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 16, 2020 With much of the social-media world reeling from yesterdays massive, unprecedented breach at Twitter HQ, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

ConsenSys Accused of Stealing Payment Startup’s Code for Rival Service

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 15:49

ConsenSys Accused of Stealing Payment Startup’s Code for Rival Service BlockCrushr claims investor ConsenSys abused its position of trust to gain access to its source code and create an alternative offering.

Blockchain Enabled Fantasy Soccer Firm Sorare Raises $4M in Seed Fund Round

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 14:11

Blockchain Enabled Fantasy Soccer Firm Sorare Raises $4M in Seed Fund Round Using the Ethereum blockchain Sorare generates unique digital cards representing soccer players, that can be traded by users and used in weekly league competitions.

After the Twitter Hack, We Need a User-Owned Internet More Than Ever

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 13:03

After the Twitter Hack, We Need a User-Owned Internet More Than Ever Decentralized social media systems are still immature, but "as of yesterday, we can no longer claim they are a solution searching for a problem."

First Mover: ‘Boring’ Bitcoin Shrugs Off Twitter Hack as Stablecoins Co-Opt Satoshi’s Dream

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 12:56

First Mover: ‘Boring’ Bitcoin Shrugs Off Twitter Hack as Stablecoins Co-Opt Satoshi’s Dream Prices for bitcoin barely budged, even as a scam involving the cryptocurrency appeared to be the motivation for a massive Twitter hack.

Bitcoin Option Traders Now Betting on Short-Term Price Drop

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 12:06

Bitcoin Option Traders Now Betting on Short-Term Price Drop With bitcoin looking heavy this week, short-term sentiment in the options market has flipped bearish.

Microsoft Partners with Waves to Tokenize Industrial Assets

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 11:22

Microsoft Partners with Waves to Tokenize Industrial Assets The five year agreement will see Microsoft and Waves collaborate on a possible asset tokenization platform for company equipment.

Microsoft Partners With Waves Enterprise to Tokenize Industrial Assets

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 11:22

Microsoft Partners With Waves Enterprise to Tokenize Industrial Assets The five-year agreement will see Microsoft and Waves collaborate on a possible asset tokenization platform for company equipment.

Zcash Latest Hard Fork ‘Heartwood’ Makes Mining Private

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 10:59

Zcash Latest Hard Fork ‘Heartwood’ Makes Mining Private Privacy coin Zcash has successfully hard forked at block height 903,00 in a planned network update known as “Heartwood.”

$1.4B in ‘High-Risk’ Crypto Flowed Onto Exchanges in H1 2020, Analysis Firm Says

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 10:45

$1.4B in ‘High-Risk’ Crypto Flowed Onto Exchanges in H1 2020, Analysis Firm Says China-based blockchain analysis firm PeckShield tracked 100 million crypto addresses for its research.

OKCoin Joins Coinbase in Supplying Oracle Feed for DeFi Project Compound

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 09:47

OKCoin Joins Coinbase in Supplying Oracle Feed for DeFi Project Compound OKCoin says its regulated status and liquidity mean users will be able to trust that its data feed will be accurate and reliable.

Man Charged with Defrauding $4.5M in Crypto to Fund Gambling Habit

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 09:27

Man Charged with Defrauding $4.5M in Crypto to Fund Gambling Habit The New York man asked investors for loans for what he called a low-risk investment, but the DOJ said most of the money was sent to offshore gambling sites.

Binance CEO Criticizes Twitter Security After Coordinated Attack on Prominent Accounts

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 09:00

Binance CEO Criticizes Twitter Security After Coordinated Attack on Prominent Accounts Talking to CoinDesk at the World Blockchain Summit Asia on Thursday, Chanpeng "CZ" Zhao called Twitter's security "weak" after a wave of account breaches Wednesday.

Twitter Hack Used Bitcoin to Cash In: Here’s Why

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 04:11

Twitter Hack Used Bitcoin to Cash In: Here’s Why You can send bitcoin from your phone or computer to anyone else, just about anywhere in the world. And once you’ve sent it, you can’t get it back.

Twitter Says ‘Coordinated Social Engineering’ Attack Caused Bitcoin Scam

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 03:45

Twitter Says ‘Coordinated Social Engineering’ Attack Caused Bitcoin Scam Twitter says "a coordinated social engineering attack" against an employee caused Wednesday's massive takeover.

Bitcoin Cash keeps growing and innovating

Bitcoin Insider

2020. Jul. 16. 03:15

Bitcoin Cash keeps growing and innovating

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Chainalysis Says Bitcoin Scammed From Twitter Users Is ‘On the Move’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 16. 01:45

Chainalysis Says Bitcoin Scammed From Twitter Users Is ‘On the Move’ The defrauded bitcoin amassed during Wednesday’s monumental Twitter hack is already “on the move,” according to cryptocurrency tracing firm Chainalysis.

Twitter Breach Reactions: Security Professionals Offer an Early Assessment

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 23:48

Twitter Breach Reactions: Security Professionals Offer an Early Assessment OpSec pros had a wide array of opinions on Wednesday's Twitter breach, but they all agreed the fault did not lie with each hacked account's owner.

Obama, Biden, Netanyahu, Musk: Here’s a List of Every Hacked Twitter Account

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 22:45

Obama, Biden, Netanyahu, Musk: Here’s a List of Every Hacked Twitter Account Twitter got hacked. Prominent users are shilling sketchy crypto addresses. Here's a list of victims.

Everything We Know About the Bitcoin Scam Rocking Twitter’s Most Prominent Accounts

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 21:37

Everything We Know About the Bitcoin Scam Rocking Twitter’s Most Prominent Accounts Twitter’s thin veil of security went into full meltdown at 19:00 UTC on Wednesday. Within hours, even Barack Obama’s account was compromised.

Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA to Offer Token Securitization on Corda Network

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 20:56

Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA to Offer Token Securitization on Corda Network The bank has partnered with Corda-based DASL to build the new service available on Corda’s public network

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sticks Around $9,200 as Traders Eye Other Markets for Action

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 20:38

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sticks Around $9,200 as Traders Eye Other Markets for Action With weak volatility in the bitcoin market, traders are looking at altcoins and stocks for more excitement.

Hackers Take Over Prominent Crypto Twitter Accounts in Simultaneous Attack

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 19:59

Hackers Take Over Prominent Crypto Twitter Accounts in Simultaneous Attack Hackers pumping a crypto giveaway scam appear to have compromised the Twitter accounts of leading exchanges, individuals and at least one news org.

UPDATED: Hackers Take Over Apple, Uber, Prominent Crypto Twitter Accounts in Simultaneous Attack

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 19:59

UPDATED: Hackers Take Over Apple, Uber, Prominent Crypto Twitter Accounts in Simultaneous Attack Hackers pumping a crypto giveaway scam appear to have compromised the Twitter accounts of leading exchanges, individuals and at least one news org.

Hackers Take Over Apple, Uber, Prominent Crypto Twitter Accounts in Simultaneous Attack

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 19:59

Hackers Take Over Apple, Uber, Prominent Crypto Twitter Accounts in Simultaneous Attack Hackers pumping a crypto giveaway scam appear to have compromised the Twitter accounts of leading exchanges, individuals and at least one news org.

Twitter Hack Takes Down Joe Biden, Elon Musk Accounts in Widespread Bitcoin Scam Attack

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2020. Jul. 15. 19:59

Twitter Hack Takes Down Joe Biden, Elon Musk Accounts in Widespread Bitcoin Scam Attack Hackers pumping a crypto giveaway scam appear to have compromised the Twitter accounts of leading exchanges, individuals and at least one news org.

The Bahamas Edges Closer to Hurricane-Proof Digital Currency

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 19:09

The Bahamas Edges Closer to Hurricane-Proof Digital Currency The Bahamas is betting its mobile phone-based digital currency could be the key to faster post-disaster economic recovery.

A Primer on the US and China’s ‘New Cold War’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 19:00

A Primer on the US and China’s ‘New Cold War’ From control of the digital realm to territorial skirmishes, these are the issues shaping an increasingly troubled relationship.

Three Arrows, Framework Invest in DeFi Site Aave With $3M LEND Token Sale

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 18:23

Three Arrows, Framework Invest in DeFi Site Aave With $3M LEND Token Sale Framework Ventures and Three Arrows Capital announced a $3 million investment in Aave, the firm behind the third-largest lending platform in DeFi.

How a Digital Dollar Can Make the Financial System More Equitable

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 16:49

How a Digital Dollar Can Make the Financial System More Equitable Digital dollars can promote a more inclusive financial system, or they can contribute to already-growing economic inequality in the U.S.

Blockchain Bites: BitLicense Feedback, Digital Yuan Trial and How US Bills Could Threaten Privacy

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 16:19

Blockchain Bites: BitLicense Feedback, Digital Yuan Trial and How US Bills Could Threaten Privacy A mega food retailer may trial the digital yuan, an a16z alum is launching a VC firm focused on distributed tech and Ethereum's new client is "basically ready."

Gemini Crypto Exchange Integrates With Privacy-Focused Brave Browser

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 16:04

Gemini Crypto Exchange Integrates With Privacy-Focused Brave Browser Brave users can now use the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange to buy, sell and store crypto within their browsers.

IRS Sued by Ex-Coinbase User Over Seizure of Financial Records

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 16:00

IRS Sued by Ex-Coinbase User Over Seizure of Financial Records Jim Harper claims the tax collector violated his Fourth Amendment rights by seizing his crypto account records without obtaining a warrant.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 15, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 15, 2020 As the race for Central Bank Digital Currencies heats up, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your bitcoin news roundup!

Yield Farming Expands From Finance to Digital Collectibles

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 15:30

Yield Farming Expands From Finance to Digital Collectibles Fresh soil can now be tilled for yield on Ethereum: the world of digital collectibles. NFT site Rarible is issuing a governance token.

BitMEX Derivatives Exchange Operator Rebrands to ‘100x’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 15:29

BitMEX Derivatives Exchange Operator Rebrands to ‘100x’ BitMEX's parent company, HDR, has undergone a perhaps controversial rebranding to 100x.

Darknet Markets Are Mixing Bitcoins at Blistering Pace: Report

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 15:27

Darknet Markets Are Mixing Bitcoins at Blistering Pace: Report Darknet markets mixed $67 million in bitcoin in Q1 2020, a staggering jump from 2019's Q1 total of $3 million.

Filecoin Pushes Back Final Testing Phase, Announces ‘Calibration Period’ for Miners

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 15:25

Filecoin Pushes Back Final Testing Phase, Announces ‘Calibration Period’ for Miners Filecoin has delayed the launch of its incentivized testnet by two weeks, providing a window for miners to test their set-ups.

New Metric Suggests Imminent Volatility for Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 14:45

New Metric Suggests Imminent Volatility for Bitcoin The ratio of low exchange volume to high on-chain transaction volume frequently corresponds with increased volatility.

Hong Kong Citizens Turn to Stablecoins to Resist National Security Law

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 14:35

Hong Kong Citizens Turn to Stablecoins to Resist National Security Law Hong Kong's national security law enables the government to seize and confiscate assets if one commits a "political crime." Some local citizens are turning to stablecoins for protection, while exploring other decentralized technology to resist censorship.

Coffee Giant Behind Folgers, Café Bustelo Taps IBM for Track-and-Trace Blockchain

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 14:00

Coffee Giant Behind Folgers, Café Bustelo Taps IBM for Track-and-Trace Blockchain IBM is giving its blockchain track-and-trace capabilities the social-impact treatment with a provenance application focused on coffee.

Bitcoin Has American Mindshare but Few Users

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 13:37

Bitcoin Has American Mindshare but Few Users The results from the Federal Reserve's annual Survey of Consumer Choice are in: Most people know of bitcoin, few are using it.

Grayscale Says Institutions Invested Record $900M in Crypto Products in Q2

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 13:00

Grayscale Says Institutions Invested Record $900M in Crypto Products in Q2 Two consecutive record quarters for Grayscale mean cumulative capital inflows have doubled in the past six months to $2.6 billion.

Quantstamp Audit Greenlights Ethereum 2.0 Client Prysm for Launch

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 13:00

Quantstamp Audit Greenlights Ethereum 2.0 Client Prysm for Launch Ethereum 2.0 client Prysm is “basically ready” to launch, according to the audit firm's CEO Richard Ma in a phone call with CoinDesk.

With Bitcoin Stuck in the Doldrums, Altcoins Continue to Rally

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 12:55

With Bitcoin Stuck in the Doldrums, Altcoins Continue to Rally Altcoins like Chainlink's LINK token continue to outshine bitcoin, which is still consolidating above $9,000.

Japan Is Seriously Considering a Digital Yen: Report

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 12:09

Japan Is Seriously Considering a Digital Yen: Report As rivals and allies move forward with their own CBDC plans, Japan will seriously consider a digital yen as part of this year's policy agenda.

First Mover: UK Economy Setback Renews Questions of Bitcoin’s Resilience

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 11:55

First Mover: UK Economy Setback Renews Questions of Bitcoin’s Resilience The U.K. is recovering from the economic effects of the coronavirus more slowly than expected. Would a fresh market drop pull down bitcoin too?

Disgraced Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Crypto Case

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 11:30

Disgraced Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Crypto Case Previously convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to knowingly promoting an alleged crypto fraud with false and misleading information.

Morgan Creek Leads $2.8M Seed Round for Crypto Insurance Upstart Evertas

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 10:31

Morgan Creek Leads $2.8M Seed Round for Crypto Insurance Upstart Evertas Formerly called BlockRe, the crypto insurance provider raised the seed round from Morgan Creek,Plug n Play, Kailash Ventures and other investors.

UK Fintech Firm Revolut Brings Bitcoin, Ether Trading to US Customers

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 10:00

UK Fintech Firm Revolut Brings Bitcoin, Ether Trading to US Customers Revolut customers in the U.S. can now buy, hold and sell BTC and ETH on the digital bank’s crypto platform, thanks to a partnership with Paxos.

Promoters of Crypto Ponzi Scheme OneCoin Murdered in Mexico

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 09:53

Promoters of Crypto Ponzi Scheme OneCoin Murdered in Mexico Two promoters of the crypto Ponzi scheme OneCoin were found dead in Mexico last month.

China to Test Digital Yuan on Tencent-Backed Food Delivery Platform

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 09:15

China to Test Digital Yuan on Tencent-Backed Food Delivery Platform Now three Tencent-backed companies are setting themselves up to become early-stage testers for China’s digital yuan initiative.

Russian Activists Use Bitcoin, and the Kremlin Doesn’t Like It

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 09:01

Russian Activists Use Bitcoin, and the Kremlin Doesn’t Like It Activists and dissidents in Russia use crypto for fundraising – yet widespread adoption is still far away.

Jack Dorsey’s Cash App Sponsors NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 08:37

Jack Dorsey’s Cash App Sponsors NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace The NASCAR driver has a new sponsorship deal with Jack Dorsey's Cash App that will see him sport the bitcoin logo at race events.

FBI Report on Laundering by Private Funds Cites OneCoin Fraud in All but Name

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 08:31

FBI Report on Laundering by Private Funds Cites OneCoin Fraud in All but Name OneCoin, an infamous crypto fraud, makes an uncredited cameo in a leaked FBI intelligence bulletin on the money laundering risks of investment funds.

NYDFS Chief Calls Industry Reaction to BitLicense Changes ‘Beyond Positive

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 08:01

NYDFS Chief Calls Industry Reaction to BitLicense Changes ‘Beyond Positive NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell said she decided to review the regulator's landmark virtual currency license in light of its impending 5-year anniversary.

Standard Chartered Participates in Jammed $18M Round for Crypto Custodian

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 15. 07:22

Standard Chartered Participates in Jammed $18M Round for Crypto Custodian Standard Chartered said it invested in Metaco to improve the relatively undeveloped market infrastructure in digital assets.

This New Coding Language Could Help Unlock Bitcoin’s Smart Contract Potential

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 21:03

This New Coding Language Could Help Unlock Bitcoin’s Smart Contract Potential With the introduction of Sapio, Jeremy Rubin hopes to expand Bitcoin's smart contract use cases and increase the "financial self-sovereignty" of its users.

Market Wrap: Do-Nothing Markets Stay Steady as Bitcoin Sticks to $9,200

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 20:39

Market Wrap: Do-Nothing Markets Stay Steady as Bitcoin Sticks to $9,200 A quiet bitcoin market has investors remaining hopeful of future improvement.

Cryptocurrencies Have ‘No Way’ to Comply With US Anti-Encryption Bills

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 20:19

Cryptocurrencies Have ‘No Way’ to Comply With US Anti-Encryption Bills U.S. Senate bills meant to crack down on encryption could have negative effects for privacy-oriented tech, including cryptocurrencies, entrepreneurs and critics say.

Crypto Luminaries Auction NFT ‘Art’ for Charity

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 19:55

Crypto Luminaries Auction NFT ‘Art’ for Charity Vitalik Buterin's quadratic funding notes raised 40 ETH for an open-source grant program. He and others are auctioning off NFTs on Cryptograph for charity.

Why Are Execs of Bankrupt Companies Being Rewarded With Millions?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 19:00

Why Are Execs of Bankrupt Companies Being Rewarded With Millions? It’s hard to tell people not to be angry with capitalism when the system is rewarding failure with millions of dollars in bankruptcy bonuses.

This a16z Alum Is Launching a VC Fund Focused on Platforms You Can ‘Own’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 18:02

This a16z Alum Is Launching a VC Fund Focused on Platforms You Can ‘Own’ An Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) alum is launching a new venture firm focused on building a crypto-powered "ownership economy."

Charlie Shrem TLDL: Ray Youssef and Crypto’s Role in Africa

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 18:02

Charlie Shrem TLDL: Ray Youssef and Crypto’s Role in Africa Ray Youssef joins Charlie Shrem to discuss Paxful's mission in Africa, the liberating power of crypto and the unfairness of the African franc.

What It’s Really Like to Live on Bitcoin in the Middle East

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 17:25

What It’s Really Like to Live on Bitcoin in the Middle East The story of a Syrian migrant in Iraq shows how bitcoin can work as intended – as a global currency that transcends borders.

Texas Man’s Alleged Use of PPP Funds for Crypto Instead of BBQ Has Feds Asking ‘Where’s the Beef?’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 16:34

Texas Man’s Alleged Use of PPP Funds for Crypto Instead of BBQ Has Feds Asking ‘Where’s the Beef?’ Investigators could not find any online reviews, any documented employees or any established bank account for the defendant's purported BBQ company.

Blockchain Bites: Chainlink’s Interest, Ethereum’s ‘ReGenesis’ and Crypto Taxes

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 16:28

Blockchain Bites: Chainlink’s Interest, Ethereum’s ‘ReGenesis’ and Crypto Taxes Retail interest in Chainlink is booming, Ethereum may follow Cosmos on its path to upgrade and the U.K. central bank is mulling a CBDC.

Kraken Adds 3 DeFi Tokens – COMP, KAVA, KNC

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 16:12

Kraken Adds 3 DeFi Tokens – COMP, KAVA, KNC Riding the surge of interest in yield farming, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is listing three tokens from the world of decentralized finance.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 14, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 14, 2020 With Tax Day fast approaching, CoinDesk's Markets Daily covers all things IRS and crypto taxes on today's show!

VMware Joins Samsung, Salesforce as Investor in Digital Asset’s Series C Funding Round

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 15:37

VMware Joins Samsung, Salesforce as Investor in Digital Asset’s Series C Funding Round Enterprise blockchain maker Digital Asset says VMware has joined its Series C funding round, though it didn't say how much has been raised.

PayPal Told EU It Had Crypto Plans Back in March

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 14:32

PayPal Told EU It Had Crypto Plans Back in March PayPal had previously declined to say whether it had any designs in the crypto space; the letter from early March appears to confirm it.

Gemini Boosts User Security With Hardware Security Key Support for Android and iOS

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 13:00

Gemini Boosts User Security With Hardware Security Key Support for Android and iOS The Winklevoss brothers' Gemini exchange now supports hardware security keys for both Android and Apple iOS mobile devices.

Fidelity Digital Assets to Custody Bitcoin in Kingdom Trust Retirement Accounts

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 13:00

Fidelity Digital Assets to Custody Bitcoin in Kingdom Trust Retirement Accounts Kingdom Trust CEO Ryan Radloff hopes the partnership with Fidelity will nudge the investment giant closer to serving retail crypto investors.

Shyft Debuts ‘Decentralized Version of SWIFT’ for FATF Travel Rule

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 13:00

Shyft Debuts ‘Decentralized Version of SWIFT’ for FATF Travel Rule Shyft Network says 30+ exchanges are testing its blockchain-based solution to help cryptocurrency companies comply with the FATF Travel Rule.

Five Years On, Ethereum Really Is the ‘Minecraft of Crypto-Finance’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 12:44

Five Years On, Ethereum Really Is the ‘Minecraft of Crypto-Finance’ The Ethereum community has delivered on many of its promises, says the author of a new book charting the blockchain's early history.

Bitcoin Volatility Metrics Are Like November 2018 All Over Again

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 12:31

Bitcoin Volatility Metrics Are Like November 2018 All Over Again Bitcoin is locked in a low-volatility squeeze similar to one seen ahead of a 40% price crash in November 2018. This time may be different.

Gate.io, Huobi Enter Booming Crypto Options Scene

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 12:20

Gate.io, Huobi Enter Booming Crypto Options Scene The two exchanges are moving into the crypto options scene, which continues to grow as volumes on spot and futures markets spiral.

First Mover: Bitcoiners Not Worried Fed Money Printer Has Stopped Going ‘Brrrr’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 12:05

First Mover: Bitcoiners Not Worried Fed Money Printer Has Stopped Going ‘Brrrr’ The Federal Reserve's balance sheet is shrinking, but bitcoin investors are betting it's only a matter of time before the economic toll of the coronavirus leads to more money printing.

BitGo Looks to Rally Exchange Clients Around FATF Travel Rule Product

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 12:00

BitGo Looks to Rally Exchange Clients Around FATF Travel Rule Product BitGo has joined the pack of solution providers attempting to bring crypto in line with FATF anti-money laundering standards.

Binance Rolling Out Crypto Card for EU, UK Markets

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 10:42

Binance Rolling Out Crypto Card for EU, UK Markets Users in Europe will be able to apply for the Binance Card from August, those in U.K. will be able to do so shortly afterwards.

Canadian Government Paid Justin Trudeau Family Member to Talk at Blockchain Event

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 10:00

Canadian Government Paid Justin Trudeau Family Member to Talk at Blockchain Event Canadian politicians are seeking answers after the half-brother of the prime minister was paid by the federal government to speak at a blockchain conference.

Bank of England Considering a Central Bank Digital Currency, Governor Says

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 09:00

Bank of England Considering a Central Bank Digital Currency, Governor Says The U.K.'s central bank is discussing the possibility of launching a digital currency, perhaps in several years.

2020: The Year Ethereum Stayed Home

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 08:00

2020: The Year Ethereum Stayed Home This is a weird year for everything and everyone but it's particularly weird for Ethereum – which is known for a globetrotting slate of annual events.

IRS Violated ‘Taxpayer Bill of Rights’ With 2019 Crypto Letters: Watchdog

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 05:42

IRS Violated ‘Taxpayer Bill of Rights’ With 2019 Crypto Letters: Watchdog Nearly a year after the IRS sent intimidating letters to crypto holders, the agency’s watchdog says the campaign violated its Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

Crypto Taxes: Still Confused After All These Years

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 05:40

Crypto Taxes: Still Confused After All These Years Many tax professionals claim the recent guidance didn’t provide much clarity and created more confusion than it dispelled.

Hodlers Can Donate Crypto to Charity to Minimize Tax Payments

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 05:37

Hodlers Can Donate Crypto to Charity to Minimize Tax Payments Donating crypto means it won’t be taxed, say The Giving Block and TAXbit, which published a guide to facilitate such donations.

Even the IRS Admits Some Crypto Tax Regulations Are ‘Not Ideal’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 14. 05:25

Even the IRS Admits Some Crypto Tax Regulations Are ‘Not Ideal’ Have questions about filing your crypto taxes? CoinDesk dives into what we know (and what we don’t) about how the IRS is approaching the asset class.

Market Wrap: Stocks Make Gains While Bitcoin Sticks to $9,200

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 20:30

Market Wrap: Stocks Make Gains While Bitcoin Sticks to $9,200 A bullish stock market left bitcoin behind Monday with the world’s oldest cryptocurrency trading flat.

Researcher Hopes Cosmos-style ‘Checkpoint’ Could Fix Ethereum’s Data Problem

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 19:56

Researcher Hopes Cosmos-style ‘Checkpoint’ Could Fix Ethereum’s Data Problem The “ReGenesis” proposal by Ethereum researcher Alexey Akhunov would “nuke” the state for certain nodes. It might just fix the network’s growing data issue.

Vulgar Crypto Index (Rhymes With ‘Bitcoin’) Hits All-Time High

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 19:08

Vulgar Crypto Index (Rhymes With ‘Bitcoin’) Hits All-Time High A novel index of 50 low-capitalization cryptocurrencies made new all-time highs as it continues to outperform bitcoin.

The Real Story Behind Tesla’s Crazy Rally

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 19:00

The Real Story Behind Tesla’s Crazy Rally As Elon Musk settles into being richer than Warren Buffett, NLW looks at what is driving the Tesla stock rally.

Google Searches for Chainlink Hits High as Link Token Rallies

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 18:37

Google Searches for Chainlink Hits High as Link Token Rallies Have you googled Chainlink lately? You're far from the only one, according to new data.

Blockchain Bites: It’s Never Been Harder to Mine Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 16:35

Blockchain Bites: It’s Never Been Harder to Mine Bitcoin Bitcoin's mining difficulty is at a record high, Singapore's CBDC may find commercial use and Chinese companies are going in on Filecoin.

Polkadot’s Inaugural Vote Could Expand DOT Supply by 1000x

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 16:22

Polkadot’s Inaugural Vote Could Expand DOT Supply by 1000x The first vote on Polkadot will be to see whether the DOT supply should be redenominated by a "logical" 100x or even by 1000x.

Polkadot’s Inaugural Vote Could Expand DOT Supply by 1,000x

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 16:22

Polkadot’s Inaugural Vote Could Expand DOT Supply by 1,000x The first vote on Polkadot will be to see whether the DOT supply should be redenominated by a "logical" 100x or even by 1,000x.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 13, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 13, 2020 With BTC mining difficulty reaching a new record high, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with your bitcoin news roundup!

World Bank Investigates Smart Contracts as Financial Tools, With Mixed Results

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 15:12

World Bank Investigates Smart Contracts as Financial Tools, With Mixed Results The World Bank has looked at the benefits of smart contracts and found the blockchain instruments to be a "limited" financial tool.

SEC, CFTC Hit Crypto App Abra With $300K in Penalties Over Illegal Swaps

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 15:05

SEC, CFTC Hit Crypto App Abra With $300K in Penalties Over Illegal Swaps The financial regulators both found fault with Abra offering security-based swaps without first checking to see whether investors were eligble.

Version Control Can Help the Media Win Back Reader Trust

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 14:19

Version Control Can Help the Media Win Back Reader Trust By committing content to a blockchain, news outlets can reassure readers that what they are reading is what the outlet originally published, says our columnist.

Fidelity International Doubles Stake in Bitcoin Mining Firm Hut 8

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 13:54

Fidelity International Doubles Stake in Bitcoin Mining Firm Hut 8 Billion-dollar fund manager Fidelity International is betting big on rebounding fortunes for the listed bitcoin miner Hut 8.

Compound Tops $1B in Crypto Loans as DeFi Farmers Keep Digging for Yield

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 13:43

Compound Tops $1B in Crypto Loans as DeFi Farmers Keep Digging for Yield Yield farming continues to push Compound to new heights. On Monday, the lending protocol topped $1 billion in loans issued.

Drop in Bitcoin ‘Whale’ Addresses Suggests Market May Be Decentralizing

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 12:12

Drop in Bitcoin ‘Whale’ Addresses Suggests Market May Be Decentralizing The number of bitcoin addresses holding at least 10,000 coins has dropped to 14-month lows alongside an uptick in lower-value addresses.

First Mover: Twelve-Fold Gains for Aave’s LEND Token Might Be More Than DeFi Hype

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 11:55

First Mover: Twelve-Fold Gains for Aave’s LEND Token Might Be More Than DeFi Hype Collateral deposits in Aave are up nearly $160 million over the past six months, suggesting actual usage rather than speculation.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sets New Record High 2 Months After Halving

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 11:53

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sets New Record High 2 Months After Halving Two months after the network's halving event, it's harder than ever to mine bitcoin.

Singapore’s Central Bank Eyes Commercial Role for Its Blockchain Payments Tech

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 11:13

Singapore’s Central Bank Eyes Commercial Role for Its Blockchain Payments Tech Project Ubin has completed its last development phase and is now being considered as the basis for commercial digital currency ventures.

CoinSwap and the Ongoing Effort to Make Bitcoin Privacy ‘Invisible’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 08:00

CoinSwap and the Ongoing Effort to Make Bitcoin Privacy ‘Invisible’ Developer Chris Belcher has set his sights on making CoinSwap a reality – a new project he hopes will "massively improve bitcoin privacy."

Inside the Craze for Filecoin Crypto Mining in China

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 13. 02:15

Inside the Craze for Filecoin Crypto Mining in China As Filecoin inches closer to a blockchain mainnet launch, investors in China are again speculating heavily on the network’s mining hardware and token prices.

Crypto Long & Short: Dogecoin, Market Manipulation and the Downside of a Coinbase IPO

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 12. 21:30

Crypto Long & Short: Dogecoin, Market Manipulation and the Downside of a Coinbase IPO Noelle Acheson explains how the dogecoin rise exemplifies the creative destruction underway in markets, and what a potential Coinbase listing could mean for the development of crypto.

Does COVID-19 Have the World Rethinking Dollar Supremacy?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 12. 16:00

Does COVID-19 Have the World Rethinking Dollar Supremacy? A reading of a piece by a Yale professor and former head of Morgan Stanley Asia arguing the dollar’s status is changing rapidly.

Listen: What a Bitcoin Researcher Says About Lightning

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 12. 14:00

Listen: What a Bitcoin Researcher Says About Lightning Chaincode Labs researcher Clara Shikhelman has been studying mathematics in university since she was 14 years old. Now, as the bitcoin company’s newest post-doctoral fellow, she is exploring ways to optimize the Lightning Network.

Hyper-Stablecoinization: From Eurodollars to Crypto-Dollars

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 12. 12:00

Hyper-Stablecoinization: From Eurodollars to Crypto-Dollars Crypto-dollarization is the world's next best hope to meet its insatiable demand for U.S. dollars.

The Mixed Signals Economy: The Breakdown Weekly Recap

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 11. 14:00

The Mixed Signals Economy: The Breakdown Weekly Recap Jobless claims are down, coronavirus cases are up and the markets simply don’t know what to do.

Sale of the Century: The Inside Story of Ethereum’s 2014 Premine

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 11. 13:00

Sale of the Century: The Inside Story of Ethereum’s 2014 Premine "Now anyone could be an investor in one of the most cutting-edge technology companies out there. All they needed was an internet connection and at least 0.01 bitcoin."

Attempted 51% Attack on Bitcoin Gold Was Thwarted, Developers Say

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 11. 02:21

Attempted 51% Attack on Bitcoin Gold Was Thwarted, Developers Say A 51 percent attack on Bitcoin Gold was unsuccessful.

Telegram’s Defeat Isn’t ‘Binding’ in Kik Case, Judge Tells SEC

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 22:00

Telegram’s Defeat Isn’t ‘Binding’ in Kik Case, Judge Tells SEC Kik's proverbial day in court may take a lot longer than Telegram's, if the judge’s response to the SEC during a hearing this week is any indication.

Market Wrap: Traders Buy the Dip and Bitcoin Holds at $9,200

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 20:36

Market Wrap: Traders Buy the Dip and Bitcoin Holds at $9,200 Bitcoin sticks to the $9,200 price range after some light selling early in the day.

You Can’t Fight Outrage Culture With More Outrage, Feat. Michael Krieger

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 19:00

You Can’t Fight Outrage Culture With More Outrage, Feat. Michael Krieger For a decade, Liberty Blitzkrieg has been an essential alternative financial and cultural voice. Here’s why it’s ending.

Bitcoin App Bottlepay Is Back From the Dead With a New Lightning App

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 18:50

Bitcoin App Bottlepay Is Back From the Dead With a New Lightning App Bottlepay remodeled its whole product to comply with EU regulations. Roughly 1,000 people are now on the waitlist for the app's relaunch.

Bitcoin Reaches Record High Correlation to S&P 500

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 17:11

Bitcoin Reaches Record High Correlation to S&P 500 Analysts expect bitcoin’s positive correlation to traditional markets to continue and strengthen.

Money Reimagined: COVID-19’s Crash Course in Exponential Math

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 16:47

Money Reimagined: COVID-19’s Crash Course in Exponential Math Money requires a network effect, helped by the self-reinforcing idea that “everyone’s using it because everyone’s using it.”

Bitcoin Wallet Electrum Now Supports Lightning, Watchtowers and Submarine Swaps

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 16:42

Bitcoin Wallet Electrum Now Supports Lightning, Watchtowers and Submarine Swaps In its latest major release, Electrum now supports a number of innovations that could make using Lightning more secure and less bumpy for users.

Blockchain Bites: Coinbase’s Untraditional Investor Day and the Ethereum-EOS Arms Race in Latin America

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 16:33

Blockchain Bites: Coinbase’s Untraditional Investor Day and the Ethereum-EOS Arms Race in Latin America Coinbase will host its first investor day while a protocol arms race unfolds in Latin America.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 10, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 10, 2020 With the price of BTC headed down and the Fed's largest balance sheet decline in 11 years, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your bitcoin news roundup!

Cardano Creator Compares Criticism of Project to ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 14:59

Cardano Creator Compares Criticism of Project to ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ Infighting is hurting crypto, IOHK's Charles Hoskinson says, but he won't "apologize for kicking people in the teeth" on Twitt if someone is attacking Cardano or its community.

First Mover: Kyber Token’s Eightfold Increase Reveals Bet on Future Market-Share Growth

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 13:21

First Mover: Kyber Token’s Eightfold Increase Reveals Bet on Future Market-Share Growth Prices for decentralized exchange Kyber's KNC token have jumped eightfold in 2020, outshining the performance of Binance's BNB coin.

Blockchain Tech Can Verify Credentials, But Beware Credentialism

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 13:00

Blockchain Tech Can Verify Credentials, But Beware Credentialism Blockchain-based credentials can make getting back to work and school easier post-COVID. But we must resist the urge to put every life achievement on a blockchain.

The Federal Reserve’s Declining Balance Sheet Is Bearish for Bitcoin. Or Is It?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 12:06

The Federal Reserve’s Declining Balance Sheet Is Bearish for Bitcoin. Or Is It? The Fed’s balance sheet just dropped the most in 11 years, but despite popular opinion, that is not necessarily bad news for bitcoin.

Crypto ‘Giveaway’ Scams Continue to Flourish on YouTube

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 10:00

Crypto ‘Giveaway’ Scams Continue to Flourish on YouTube Cryptocurrency scams continue to appear on YouTube, misusing content from influential people in the space and stealing from the gullible.

A Rare Glimpse Into How Crypto Is Really Used in Venezuela

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 09:00

A Rare Glimpse Into How Crypto Is Really Used in Venezuela After airdropping cryptocurrency to 60,000 users in Venezuela, AirTM survey results suggest how crypto is really used in the economically troubled nation.

Ethereum and EOSIO Square Up Over Enterprise Blockchain Business in Latin America

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 08:13

Ethereum and EOSIO Square Up Over Enterprise Blockchain Business in Latin America With ConsenSys in one corner and LatamLink in the other, a project backed by the Inter-American Development Bank is weighing Ethereum vs. EOS tech.

Brave Browser Partners With bitFlyer to Expand BAT’s Reach in Japan

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 07:30

Brave Browser Partners With bitFlyer to Expand BAT’s Reach in Japan The crypto exchange will build a BAT wallet for Brave as it helps the cryptocurrency grow in Japan.

Coinbase Plans First-Ever Investor Day Amid Talk It May Go Public

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 10. 01:05

Coinbase Plans First-Ever Investor Day Amid Talk It May Go Public It’s unclear if the Aug. 14 virtual meeting is related to a rumored plan to take Coinbase public, but such events often presage direct listings.

Market Wrap: Stocks Tick Downward and so Does Bitcoin, to $9,200

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 20:51

Market Wrap: Stocks Tick Downward and so Does Bitcoin, to $9,200 Most markets are down Thursday, including stocks and bitcoin.

Bitfinex Must Face New York Allegations Over $850M in Lost Funds, Appeals Court Rules

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 20:28

Bitfinex Must Face New York Allegations Over $850M in Lost Funds, Appeals Court Rules Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex will have to answer claims about hiding millions in lost funds, a New York appeals court ruled on Thursday.

BitClub Programmer Admits Mining Scheme Stole $722M in Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 19:54

BitClub Programmer Admits Mining Scheme Stole $722M in Bitcoin The Romanian programmer pleaded guilty to wire fraud and the offer and sale of unregistered securities.

Inequality, Social Chaos, Bankruptcy Rallies: The Best Insights From FinTwit June 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 19:00

Inequality, Social Chaos, Bankruptcy Rallies: The Best Insights From FinTwit June 2020 From the "Robinhood Rally" to the most profit-disconnected stock market in history, these are the most interesting ideas from FinTwit last month.

I’m a Syrian Refugee. This Is How Bitcoin Changed My Life

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 18:48

I’m a Syrian Refugee. This Is How Bitcoin Changed My Life Now living in the Netherlands, Tey Elrjula explains how bitcoin helped him build a new life as an entrepreneur, educator and author.

WikiLeaks Shop Now Accepts Bitcoin Lightning Payments

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 18:29

WikiLeaks Shop Now Accepts Bitcoin Lightning Payments In 2011, WikiLeaks was among the first organizations to accept donations in bitcoin. Now its shop is taking bitcoin payments over Lightning.

Tron Arbitration Challenged in Hostile Work Environment Lawsuit

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 17:56

Tron Arbitration Challenged in Hostile Work Environment Lawsuit Two technology developers are trying to keep their workplace harassment lawsuit against the Tron Foundation in a court rather than arbitration.

Bitcoin Started Moving in Sync With S&P 500, Volume Dropped, Kraken Says in June Volatility Report

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 17:54

Bitcoin Started Moving in Sync With S&P 500, Volume Dropped, Kraken Says in June Volatility Report According to the crypto exchange’s report, June was the most uneventful month for Bitcoin (BTC) trading since February and was marked by a reversal in correlation trends with gold and the S&P 500.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 9, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 16:08

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 9, 2020 With bitcoin headed back up and Brazil's real hitting new lows, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back!

Blockchain Bites: CENTRE’s Blacklist, Brazil’s Stablecoin Boom and Coinbase Is Going Public?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 16:05

Blockchain Bites: CENTRE’s Blacklist, Brazil’s Stablecoin Boom and Coinbase Is Going Public? Coinbase is reportedly looking to go public, CENTRE has blacklisted a USDC address and U.S. sanctions could restrict crypto firms in China.

Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan Drops 3 Directors in Possible Boardroom Coup

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 16:03

Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan Drops 3 Directors in Possible Boardroom Coup Sources speaking to Chinese media said a dispute at Canaan Creative has led to a power grab by now-Executive Director Nangeng Zhang.

CFTC Hints at Future Digital Asset Regulatory Framework

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 15:34

CFTC Hints at Future Digital Asset Regulatory Framework The commodities regulator has a four-year plan for fostering responsible innovations in the crypto asset space.

Crypto-Enabled VPN Provider Orchid Launches on Apple’s App Store

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 15:27

Crypto-Enabled VPN Provider Orchid Launches on Apple’s App Store Orchid announced Thursday that its newly launched app would allow users to buy VPN bandwidth using in-app purchases powered by cryptocurrency.

Coinbase Exploring Stock Market Listing, Reuters Reports

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 13:59

Coinbase Exploring Stock Market Listing, Reuters Reports The crypto exchange is said to be planning a direct listing rather than an initial public offering, sources speaking to Reuters said.

Binance Labs Leads $1M Seed Round in Crypto Tor Alternative HOPR

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 13:00

Binance Labs Leads $1M Seed Round in Crypto Tor Alternative HOPR Binance Labs, the seed funding arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange, has made its first investment of 2020, backing privacy startup HOPR.

ING Joins Crypto Industry Body Working to Set Codes of Conduct

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 12:32

ING Joins Crypto Industry Body Working to Set Codes of Conduct The banking group has joined crypto industry body Global Digital Finance to help develop best practices for custodial firms and wallets.

First Mover: Pie Anyone? DeFi Pushes ETF-Style Investing Toward Decentralization

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 11:51

First Mover: Pie Anyone? DeFi Pushes ETF-Style Investing Toward Decentralization PieDAO's push to decentralize itself shows the fast-growing DeFi industry's efforts to retrofit investment vehicles for digital-asset markets.

Bitcoin Option Traders Bet on Bullish Move Following Volatility Squeeze

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 11:18

Bitcoin Option Traders Bet on Bullish Move Following Volatility Squeeze While bitcoin's range play continues, options traders look to be betting on a big move to the higher side soon.

Ferrari, McLaren and $15M in Crypto Seized as Chinese Police Bust Arbitrage Scam

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 10:30

Ferrari, McLaren and $15M in Crypto Seized as Chinese Police Bust Arbitrage Scam The novel Chinese scam saw perpetrators create fake crypto assets to fleece investors seeking arbitrage opportunities.

London Stock Exchange Parent Assigns Financial ‘Bar Codes’ to 169 Cryptos

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 10:00

London Stock Exchange Parent Assigns Financial ‘Bar Codes’ to 169 Cryptos The addition of bitcoin and its ilk to LSEG's database, in response to customer demand, is a sign that institutions are slowly embracing the asset class.

Children’s Heart Charity Receives $48K in Crypto Donations

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 09:22

Children’s Heart Charity Receives $48K in Crypto Donations The Children’s Heart Unit Fund which supports children with cardiac ailments, received the crypto donations using The Giving Block platform.

Children’s Heart Charity Receives $48K in Crypto Donations

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 09:00

Children’s Heart Charity Receives $48K in Crypto Donations The Children’s Heart Unit Fund which supports children with cardiac ailments, received the crypto donations using The Giving Block platform.

Cannabis and Lending Firm Seeks SEC Permission to Raise $50M in Crypto Sale

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 09. 08:00

Cannabis and Lending Firm Seeks SEC Permission to Raise $50M in Crypto Sale Ceres, started by graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, recently filed paperwork with the SEC seeking permission to sell its digital token and Ceres coin.

Circle Confirms Freezing $100K in USDC at Law Enforcement’s Request

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 23:41

Circle Confirms Freezing $100K in USDC at Law Enforcement’s Request CENTRE froze $100,000 in USDC in response to a request from law enforcement, the group said Wednesday.

Kyber Network Is Bringing Yield Farming to DEXland

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 21:13

Kyber Network Is Bringing Yield Farming to DEXland Fresh pastures are opening in the world of yield farming. Kyber, a decentralized exchange (DEX), is preparing to share trading fees with KNC token holders.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Jumps Past $9,400 Despite Weak July Volumes

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 20:38

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Jumps Past $9,400 Despite Weak July Volumes A short rally popped bitcoin's price to $9.4K during what’s been a month of sluggish volumes.

Texas Securities Regulator Accuses South African Trading Pool of Crypto Fraud

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 19:46

Texas Securities Regulator Accuses South African Trading Pool of Crypto Fraud Texas' securities watchdog ordered Mirror Trading International to cease operations, alleging the South African bitcoin and forex "investor club" is a multilevel marketing scam.

Coinbase Taps Former Facebook Lawyer to Head Legal Team

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 19:30

Coinbase Taps Former Facebook Lawyer to Head Legal Team Coinbase has hired Paul Grewal, former U.S. magistrate judge and Facebook legal alum, to lead the cryptocurrency exchange giant’s legal team.

TikTok Let the Doge Out: Why TikTok Doge Is Everything About 2020 Finance in One Story

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 19:00

TikTok Let the Doge Out: Why TikTok Doge Is Everything About 2020 Finance in One Story After a week of viral videos on TikTok, dogecoin is up 35% in price and 2,000% in volume. What gives?

Brazil’s Ailing Economy Is Helping Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins Find Traction

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 18:16

Brazil’s Ailing Economy Is Helping Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins Find Traction Brazilian crypto users are increasingly turning to USD-pegged stablecoins as the country's real sinks to record lows against the dollar.

Electroneum Mines Multi-Country Charity Donations During COVID-19

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 17:49

Electroneum Mines Multi-Country Charity Donations During COVID-19 U.K.-based Electroneum is helping students in Nigeria and India with block rewards reaped from its token, ETN. The strategy also helps its business.

23-Year-Old Who Lied to Bank About Bitcoin Holdings Pleads Guilty to Fraud

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 17:19

23-Year-Old Who Lied to Bank About Bitcoin Holdings Pleads Guilty to Fraud Randall Joseph Smail faces up to 30 years in prison for lying to a bank about having $640,000 in bitcoin to get a loan.

Start9 Labs Pitches a Private At-Home Server. And It Works

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2020. Jul. 08. 16:52

Start9 Labs Pitches a Private At-Home Server. And It Works Start9 Labs’ Embassy server sets up its own private internet network and comes with its own operating system. We tried it.

Libra Hasn’t Abandoned Multi-Currency Stablecoin: Policy Director

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 16:22

Libra Hasn’t Abandoned Multi-Currency Stablecoin: Policy Director The Libra Association's head of policy said ongoing dialogues with central bankers had not dented their original ambition.

What DeFi Can Learn From ‘InFi’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 16:14

What DeFi Can Learn From ‘InFi’ By studying informal financial cooperation, including lending circles, blockchain developers can uncover new opportunities, says our columnist.

Blockchain Bites: DiDi to Trial the Digital Yuan and a Look at Chainlink’s Gains

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 16:05

Blockchain Bites: DiDi to Trial the Digital Yuan and a Look at Chainlink’s Gains The "Chinese Uber" will join the nations CBDC project, TikTok threw Dogecoin a treat and Nexo tapped Chainlink.

Marlin Releases Open-Source ‘Layer 0’ Transaction Relayer for Ethereum

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 16:00

Marlin Releases Open-Source ‘Layer 0’ Transaction Relayer for Ethereum Marlin has open sourced its OpenWeaver relay network to help speed up low latency mempool syncs of the Ethereum network and support decentralization.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 8, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 8, 2020 Very crypto, much wow. With Dogecoin back in the news, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

Only 23% of Hodlers Have a Crypto Estate Plan: Survey

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 15:50

Only 23% of Hodlers Have a Crypto Estate Plan: Survey The late Gerald Cotten wasn't the only investor who failed to make a plan for his crypto, according to a survey by the Cremation Institute.

Hong Kong’s National Security Law Could Threaten Local Crypto Brokerages

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 15:00

Hong Kong’s National Security Law Could Threaten Local Crypto Brokerages The U.S. sanctions on financial institutions in Hong Kong could put the city’s growing crypto brokerage businesses in jeopardy.

Introducing the CoinDesk 20

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 15:00

Introducing the CoinDesk 20 This group of 20 digital assets make up most of what people mean when they say “the cryptocurrency market.”

Introducing the CoinDesk 20: The Assets That Matter Most in Crypto

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 15:00

Introducing the CoinDesk 20: The Assets That Matter Most in Crypto Based on "real volume" from eight reputable exchanges, these 20 digital assets attract most of the sector's legitimate trading activity.

Tata Consultancy Launches Crypto Trading Solution for India’s Financial Firms

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 14:54

Tata Consultancy Launches Crypto Trading Solution for India’s Financial Firms India's crypto renaissance continues, with Tata Consultancy unveiling a solution allowing banks and financial institutions to offer digital asset trading.

Copper Now Enables Funds to Create Complex Crypto-Backed Securities

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 14:42

Copper Now Enables Funds to Create Complex Crypto-Backed Securities The service allows institutional investors to securitize a range of crypto-based products, from token trackers to complex trading strategies.

New Enterprise Ethereum Director Widens Tent to Include Exchanges and DeFi

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 13:00

New Enterprise Ethereum Director Widens Tent to Include Exchanges and DeFi Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), the business end of the second-largest blockchain, has appointed a new executive director, Daniel C. Burnett.

Crypto Lender Nexo Enters Prime Broker Race, Enlists Chainlink for Audits

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 13:00

Crypto Lender Nexo Enters Prime Broker Race, Enlists Chainlink for Audits Nexo is preparing to enter the prime brokerage space with Chainlink-powered audits that will bring more transparency to its operations.

Crypto Lender Nexo to Enter Prime Broker Race, Enlists Chainlink for Audits

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 13:00

Crypto Lender Nexo to Enter Prime Broker Race, Enlists Chainlink for Audits Nexo is preparing to enter the prime brokerage space with Chainlink-powered audits that will bring more transparency to its operations.

As Gold Hits 9-Year High, Bitcoin Eyes Price Breakout

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 12:59

As Gold Hits 9-Year High, Bitcoin Eyes Price Breakout Bitcoin is looking to leap key resistance alongside a strong rally in gold, but its role as an inflation hedge is still weak.

First Mover: With Trading Volumes Slumping, Are There Too Many Crypto Exchanges?

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 11:55

First Mover: With Trading Volumes Slumping, Are There Too Many Crypto Exchanges? As bitcoin's volatility tumbles to a 15-month low, is there enough trading volume to go round for the world's 400-plus cryptocurrency exchanges?

Global Shipping Giant Cosco to Trial Alibaba’s Ant Blockchain

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 09:34

Global Shipping Giant Cosco to Trial Alibaba’s Ant Blockchain Ant Financial claims its enterprise blockchain can handle a billion transaction a day and save costs in global shipping.

Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Adds New Banking Option for US Users

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 09:01

Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Adds New Banking Option for US Users Kraken's U.S. customers can now make wire transfers from their accounts at MDV Bank to fund purchases of cryptocurrency.

Alleged Leader of OneCoin Ponzi Has Sentencing for Money Laundering Adjourned

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 08:23

Alleged Leader of OneCoin Ponzi Has Sentencing for Money Laundering Adjourned Konstantin Ignatov has again had his sentencing date adjourned while he continues to cooperate with U. prosecutors.

China’s Uber, DiDi, to Trial PBoC’s Central Bank Digital Currency

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 06:58

China’s Uber, DiDi, to Trial PBoC’s Central Bank Digital Currency Didi, the Chinese equivalent of Uber, is forming a task force to design and implement trial of China's central bank digital currency on its on-demand transportation platform.

Ride-Hailing Giant DiDi to Trial China’s Central Bank Digital Currency

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 06:58

Ride-Hailing Giant DiDi to Trial China’s Central Bank Digital Currency Didi, the Chinese equivalent of Uber, is forming a task force to design and implement trial of China's central bank digital currency on its on-demand transportation platform.

Dogecoin Volumes Spike 1,900% in 2 Days Amid Viral TikTok Videos

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 08. 00:09

Dogecoin Volumes Spike 1,900% in 2 Days Amid Viral TikTok Videos The Shiba Inu meme-based cryptocurrency’s price climbed 35% as TikTok users encourage each other to invest.

How Apple’s COVID Policy Limited a Public Health App in Taiwan

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 22:01

How Apple’s COVID Policy Limited a Public Health App in Taiwan Bitmark's experience in Taiwan raises questions about censorship and access in the age of COVID-19.

Tether

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2020. Jul. 07. 21:37

Tether Tether was one of the first cryptocurrencies to peg its market value to a fiat currency. Launched in July 2014, Tether, originally called “Realcoin”, valued each token at $1.00 to reduce the friction of moving real currency throughout the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Due to its dollar peg, Tether and other similar cryptocurrencies have been dubbed “stablecoins”. […]

DeFi Driving Chainlink’s Link Token to Record Highs

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 20:57

DeFi Driving Chainlink’s Link Token to Record Highs The ever-increasing use of Chainlink’s price oracles in decentralized finance is driving the cryptocurrency higher, according to analysts.

Market Wrap: With Low Volatility, Traders Seem to Like $9,000 Bitcoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 20:39

Market Wrap: With Low Volatility, Traders Seem to Like $9,000 Bitcoin Bitcoin traders love hitting buy on their terminals when the price is around $9,000.

Nearly $60M in Bitcoin Moved to Ethereum in June

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 20:19

Nearly $60M in Bitcoin Moved to Ethereum in June Nearly $60 million worth of bitcoins moved to Ethereum during June, 75% of which came through Wrapped Bitcoin.

Central Banks Cannot Print Jobs: Understanding Real Economic Recovery, Feat. Daniel Lacelle

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 19:00

Central Banks Cannot Print Jobs: Understanding Real Economic Recovery, Feat. Daniel Lacelle A leading economist shares why crisis-time central bank policies are saving zombie companies while hurting small businesses and startups.

Central Banks Cannot Print Jobs: Understanding Real Economic Recovery, Feat. Daniel Lacalle

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 19:00

Central Banks Cannot Print Jobs: Understanding Real Economic Recovery, Feat. Daniel Lacalle A leading economist shares why crisis-time central bank policies are saving zombie companies while hurting small businesses and startups.

Delta Exchange Predicts $40 Price for COMP Ahead of Governance Token Deluge

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 17:47

Delta Exchange Predicts $40 Price for COMP Ahead of Governance Token Deluge One startup has done the math and thinks the true value for Compound's COMP token right now should be more like $40.

Lightspeed Venture Invests $2.8M in Crypto Market Maker Wintermute

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 16:52

Lightspeed Venture Invests $2.8M in Crypto Market Maker Wintermute Funding will go towards expanding its liquidity products across the crypto derivatives market.

Blockchain Bites: Crypto’s Bailout Millions, Brazil’s Binance Ban, Lightning’s Bug

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 16:19

Blockchain Bites: Crypto’s Bailout Millions, Brazil’s Binance Ban, Lightning’s Bug Crypto firms received at least $30 million in government-backed loans, Brazil bans Binance's derivatives trading and Mercedes Benz' parent tests blockchain.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 7, 2020

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2020. Jul. 07. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 7, 2020 With BTC beating precious metals, Ethereum rising and a new report out on a lightning network vulnerability, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your Bitcoin news roundup!

FATF Plans to Strengthen Global Supervisory Framework for Crypto Exchanges

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 15:39

FATF Plans to Strengthen Global Supervisory Framework for Crypto Exchanges The international financial watchdog will meet in October to discuss creating a stronger global framework for the regulation of cryptocurrencies.

Binance Expands Reach With New Gateway for 15 Fiat Currencies

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 15:33

Binance Expands Reach With New Gateway for 15 Fiat Currencies Binance users can keep their fiat funds with new partner Etana while buying and selling crypto assets on the exchange.

Crypto Tracer Chainalysis Raises $13M as It ‘Doubles Down’ on Government Ties

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 15:30

Crypto Tracer Chainalysis Raises $13M as It ‘Doubles Down’ on Government Ties Chainalysis is also adding former Treasury Department official Sigal Mandelker on as an advisor.

Gelato Gives Developers a New ‘Money Lego’ Tool for DeFi Applications

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 14:00

Gelato Gives Developers a New ‘Money Lego’ Tool for DeFi Applications Decentralized exchange Gnosis will be the first major platform to integrate Gelato's audited v1 transaction automator for token swaps on Ethereum's mainnet.

The Breakdown: Why U.S.’ $2 Trillion Stimulus, Unlimited QE Will Expose Monetary System’s Flaws

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2020. Jul. 07. 13:56

The Breakdown: Why U.S.’ $2 Trillion Stimulus, Unlimited QE Will Expose Monetary System’s Flaws The U.S. government approved a $2 trillion stimulus package after the Federal Reserve pledged “unlimited” quantitative easing to stabilize the economy. CoinDesk’s chief content officer Michael Casey and head of research Noelle Acheson discuss how the ripple effects will expose flaws in global financial and monetary systems, whether this will bring massive inflation, and how […]

Weed Out the Soviet-Era Ponzi Scheme Eating Ethereum

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 13:05

Weed Out the Soviet-Era Ponzi Scheme Eating Ethereum The MMM Ponzi accounts for 10% of Ethereum's transactions and 50% of Paxos's. It's time the Ethereum community did something about it.

As Chat Privacy Under Threat in US, Firm Develops ‘100% User-Controlled’ Messaging

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 13:00

As Chat Privacy Under Threat in US, Firm Develops ‘100% User-Controlled’ Messaging Unstoppable Domains is working to give users full control over their chat data with a new decentralized protocol.

With Chat Privacy Under Threat in US, Firm Develops ‘100% User-Controlled’ Messaging

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 13:00

With Chat Privacy Under Threat in US, Firm Develops ‘100% User-Controlled’ Messaging Unstoppable Domains is working to give users full control over their chat data with a new decentralized protocol.

First Mover: Even Bank of America Acknowledges China Winning Digital-Currency Race

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 12:51

First Mover: Even Bank of America Acknowledges China Winning Digital-Currency Race BoA researchers anticipate that China's digital yuan might make a dent in the greenback’s global hegemony.

Ethereum Activity Metric Hits Highest Level for 2 Years

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 12:15

Ethereum Activity Metric Hits Highest Level for 2 Years The number of active ether addresses just clocked a recent high, possibly thanks to its growing role in decentralized finance.

Ethereum Activity Metric Hits Highest Level in 2 Years

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 12:15

Ethereum Activity Metric Hits Highest Level in 2 Years The number of active ether addresses just clocked a recent high, possibly thanks to its growing role in decentralized finance.

Binance Acquires Crypto Debit Card Provider Swipe for Undisclosed Sum

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 11:01

Binance Acquires Crypto Debit Card Provider Swipe for Undisclosed Sum Binance said Tuesday that the Swipe acquisition, which is already available in 31 countries, could significantly improve crypto adoption globally.

Crypto Exchanges See Big Drop in Volumes as Bitcoin Volatility Approaches 2020 Low

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 10:01

Crypto Exchanges See Big Drop in Volumes as Bitcoin Volatility Approaches 2020 Low Crypto exchange volumes could continue falling should volatility remain at these low levels, said CryptoCompare CEO Charles Hayter.

Germany Seeks to Expand Digital Efforts at FATF as It Takes On Watchdog’s Presidency

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 09:00

Germany Seeks to Expand Digital Efforts at FATF as It Takes On Watchdog’s Presidency In a recently published paper, new FATF President Dr. Marcus Pleyer outlined the objectives for his two years as president of the global AML watchdog.

FATF Under Germany: Expand Digital AML/CTF Efforts

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 09:00

FATF Under Germany: Expand Digital AML/CTF Efforts Dr. Marcus Pleyer has outlined the objectives for his next two years as president of the global AML watchdog.

Binance Gives 27,000 COVID-19 Masks to UK National Health Service

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 08:00

Binance Gives 27,000 COVID-19 Masks to UK National Health Service Binance has donated 27,000 KN95 masks worth over $60,000 to the U.K. National Health Service’s Pru Trust to aid the fight against COVID-19.

Mercedes Maker Daimler Tests Blockchain for Supply-Chain Data Sharing

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 07:00

Mercedes Maker Daimler Tests Blockchain for Supply-Chain Data Sharing Ocean Protocol has completed a proof-of-concept with Daimler, showing how the Mercedes-Benz maker can begin monetizing data across its supply chains.

Block.One Co-Founder Brock Pierce Files to Run for US President

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 07. 03:40

Block.One Co-Founder Brock Pierce Files to Run for US President Brock Pierce has formally filed to run for President of the United States.

Binance Ordered to Halt Offering Derivatives Trading in Brazil

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 20:50

Binance Ordered to Halt Offering Derivatives Trading in Brazil The order is the regulator’s first public stance on cryptocurrency derivatives trading.

Market Wrap: As Stocks Rally, Bitcoin Trades Above $9.3K for the First Time in 10 Days

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 20:37

Market Wrap: As Stocks Rally, Bitcoin Trades Above $9.3K for the First Time in 10 Days Equities continue to beat bitcoin’s performance, but everything is making gains Monday.

Social Media Bans ‘Highlight the Profound Censorship on Web 2.0’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 20:28

Social Media Bans ‘Highlight the Profound Censorship on Web 2.0’ Recent moves by social media companies to outlaw certain types of content raise big questions about the future of free speech in the modern internet era.

Iran Gives Crypto Miners One Month to Register With the State

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 19:49

Iran Gives Crypto Miners One Month to Register With the State The government wants to "eliminate the confusion of cryptocurrency activists" with its call for mass mining registration.

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is Vulnerable to ‘Looting’: New Research Explains

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 19:34

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is Vulnerable to ‘Looting’: New Research Explains Computer scientists Jona Harris and Aviv Zohar have examined the Lightning Network's "flood and loot" attack that preys on Bitcoin network congestion.

Bitcoin Up 27% in First Half of 2020, Beating Gold, Silver and Platinum

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 19:23

Bitcoin Up 27% in First Half of 2020, Beating Gold, Silver and Platinum Bitcoin showed its luster during the first half of 2020 amid mediocre returns from precious metals.

China Stocks Surge and NYC Real Estate Craters: 5 Stories Shaping Markets Today

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 19:00

China Stocks Surge and NYC Real Estate Craters: 5 Stories Shaping Markets Today The story of the economy as told by five macroeconomic indicators including Chinese stocks, New York City real estate, coronavirus cases and more.

Cardano at One-Year High on Shelley Upgrade

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 18:37

Cardano at One-Year High on Shelley Upgrade The eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market value jumped to $0.1021 on Saturday to hit its highest price level since June 2019. It has rallied by a staggering 170% in the second quarter, according to CoinDesk data.

ConsenSys, Polychain, Tron, CipherTrace: Blockchain Startups Got $18M+ in US ‘PPP’ Bailout Loans

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 18:30

ConsenSys, Polychain, Tron, CipherTrace: Blockchain Startups Got $18M+ in US ‘PPP’ Bailout Loans At least 45 crypto and blockchain startups, ranging from Bittrex to the Electric Coin Company, received U.S. Paycheck Protection Program loans, new filings show.

ConsenSys, Polychain, Tron, CipherTrace: Blockchain Startups Got $30M+ in US ‘PPP’ Bailout Loans

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 18:30

ConsenSys, Polychain, Tron, CipherTrace: Blockchain Startups Got $30M+ in US ‘PPP’ Bailout Loans At least 45 crypto and blockchain startups, ranging from Bittrex to the Electric Coin Company, received U.S. Paycheck Protection Program loans, new filings show.

Blockchain Bites: E-Gold Claims, Arca’s New Fund and Generation Z

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 17:31

Blockchain Bites: E-Gold Claims, Arca’s New Fund and Generation Z Arca, a Los Angeles money manager, has launched a new fund on Ethereum, E-Gold claims the government suppressed evidence in its case, and Expedia is taking bitcoin.

What Is Yield Farming? The Rocket Fuel of DeFi, Explained

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 16:05

What Is Yield Farming? The Rocket Fuel of DeFi, Explained If all these terms ("DeFi," "liquidity mining," "yield farming") are so much Greek to you, fear not. We're here to catch you up.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 6, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 16:00

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 6, 2020 With bitcoin volatility sinking, lightning payments to your bank account and real world accountability on the blockchain, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your BTC news roundup!

Visa Seeks Ethereum Developer for New ‘Distributed Application’

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 14:30

Visa Seeks Ethereum Developer for New ‘Distributed Application’ The world's largest payment network is looking for an Ethereum developer to help work on a new blockchain-based application.

Compound’s ‘Yield Farmers’ Briefly Turned BAT Into DeFi’s Largest Coin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 14:00

Compound’s ‘Yield Farmers’ Briefly Turned BAT Into DeFi’s Largest Coin The digital advertising token briefly became bigger than ether in the decentralized finance space, thanks to popular lending protocol Compound.

Arca Labs Launches Ethereum-Based SEC-Registered Fund

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 13:32

Arca Labs Launches Ethereum-Based SEC-Registered Fund After nearly 20 months of discussions, the Los Angeles money manager finally cleared a hurdle involving what appears to be the first regulated fund represented by digital shares.

Kraken-Owned Crypto Facilities Wins UK License to Offer Derivatives Trading

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 13:00

Kraken-Owned Crypto Facilities Wins UK License to Offer Derivatives Trading The subsidiary of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has obtained a U.K. license allowing it to operate its derivatives platform in the EU.

First Mover: As Bitcoiners Watch Dollar, Deutsche Sees Trump Win Hurting Reserve Status

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 11:31

First Mover: As Bitcoiners Watch Dollar, Deutsche Sees Trump Win Hurting Reserve Status Add the U.S. presidential election to the growing list of volatility drivers as the bitcoin market enters the second half of 2020.

First Mover: As Bitcoiners Watch Dollar, Deutsche Bank Sees Trump Win Hurting Reserve Status

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 11:31

First Mover: As Bitcoiners Watch Dollar, Deutsche Bank Sees Trump Win Hurting Reserve Status Add the U.S. presidential election to the growing list of volatility drivers as the bitcoin market enters the second half of 2020.

Bitcoin Rises in Line With Stocks After Dip Below $9K

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 11:05

Bitcoin Rises in Line With Stocks After Dip Below $9K Bitcoin’s positive correlation with stocks continues Monday, with the cryptocurrency drawing bids alongside gains in global equities.

Afghanistan Approves Blockchain Project to Help Tackle Scourge of Counterfeit Meds

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 10:00

Afghanistan Approves Blockchain Project to Help Tackle Scourge of Counterfeit Meds Fantom is launching a pilot to help combat Afghanistan's counterfeit drugs problem using its blockchain to trace products along the supply chain.

IOHK Invests Six-Figure Sum Into Crypto Asset Manager Wave Financial

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 08:49

IOHK Invests Six-Figure Sum Into Crypto Asset Manager Wave Financial Charles Hoskinson, IOHK's CEO, will become an advisor to Wave Financial as part of the deal.

Crypto Firm CEO Went Into Hiding After Claims 2,000 Investors Defrauded

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 08:21

Crypto Firm CEO Went Into Hiding After Claims 2,000 Investors Defrauded The CEO of cryptocurrency investment firm VaultAge Solutions has forced into bankruptcy while on the run from angry investors.

Travala.com Lets Travelers Once Again Book Expedia Hotels in Crypto

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 06. 02:26

Travala.com Lets Travelers Once Again Book Expedia Hotels in Crypto The blockchain-based travel agency's partnership comes as booking rates surge from their COVID-19 lows.

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto Markets Are Maturing, but Gen Z Is Rewriting How Markets Work

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 05. 21:34

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto Markets Are Maturing, but Gen Z Is Rewriting How Markets Work Noelle Acheson looks at the potential influence of Generation Z on how institutional crypto asset markets will evolve.

What Artists Love About Crypto

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 05. 14:00

What Artists Love About Crypto Working with new media changes the creative process, according to this painter and video game creator.

It’s Time for a Revolution in Financial Education, Feat. Tyrone Ross

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 04. 15:00

It’s Time for a Revolution in Financial Education, Feat. Tyrone Ross To decrease wealth inequality, one passionate financial adviser argues why financial education needs different content, from different voices, delivered through different channels.

Bad Ravencoin Code Allows Attackers to Generate Coins Without Mining

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 22:16

Bad Ravencoin Code Allows Attackers to Generate Coins Without Mining “The vulnerability does not allow the stealing of RVN or assets that you own and control, but the minting did create RVN that should not exist,” said developer Tron Black.

Here’s How to Expand Who Contributes to Bitcoin Core

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 19:00

Here’s How to Expand Who Contributes to Bitcoin Core A Bitcoin Core dev and her exchange partner discuss Bitcoin and privacy and how to incentivize more developers to contribute to the protocol.

Irish Charity Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Build Blockchain Platform for Aid Distribution

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 18:14

Irish Charity Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Build Blockchain Platform for Aid Distribution The grant will also allow Oxfam to scale the project across the Pacific region and explore its potential in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.

Irish Charity Receives $1.1M Grant to Build Blockchain Platform for Aid Distribution

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 18:14

Irish Charity Receives $1.1M Grant to Build Blockchain Platform for Aid Distribution The grant will also allow Oxfam to scale the project across the Pacific region and explore its potential in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Expects ‘A Ton of Innovation’ Around Stablecoins

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 17:11

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Expects ‘A Ton of Innovation’ Around Stablecoins Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers praised stablecoins last week, saying he sees use cases in cross-border transactions as one example.

Former US Treasury Secretary Laurence Summers Expects ‘a Ton of Innovation’ Around Stablecoins

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 17:11

Former US Treasury Secretary Laurence Summers Expects ‘a Ton of Innovation’ Around Stablecoins Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers praised stablecoins last week, saying he sees use cases in cross-border transactions as one example of their usefulness.

Search For Yield Drives Ether’s Put-Call Ratio to One-Year High

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 15:50

Search For Yield Drives Ether’s Put-Call Ratio to One-Year High Ether's put-call open interest ratio has jumped to 12-month highs. However, this increase is not necessarily a bearish signal.

Russian Courts Can’t Agree on Whether Crypto Is Property

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 15:22

Russian Courts Can’t Agree on Whether Crypto Is Property A Russian court convicted two men for extortion, but did not force them to return over $900,000 in crypto since they have no legal definition as property. Other courts have taken a different view.

Money Reimagined: Bitcoin and Ethereum Are a DeFi Double Act

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 15:14

Money Reimagined: Bitcoin and Ethereum Are a DeFi Double Act With bitcoin increasingly riding on Ethereum's rails, we're about to see greater complementarity between the top two blockchains.

Coinbase Custody To Allow Secure Cardano Staking this Year

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 14:06

Coinbase Custody To Allow Secure Cardano Staking this Year Cardano users will be able to securely stake their ADA tokens from inside Coinbase's cold storage.

Coinbase Custody to Support Secure Cardano Staking This Year

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 14:06

Coinbase Custody to Support Secure Cardano Staking This Year Cardano users will be able to securely stake their ADA tokens from inside Coinbase's cold storage.

German Regulator Had Just 1 Person Checking Wirecard’s $3.1B Books: Report

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 13:33

German Regulator Had Just 1 Person Checking Wirecard’s $3.1B Books: Report Germany's finance and accounting agencies seem to have missed their chance to spot a $2.1 billion black hole in Wirecard's accounts.

Bitcoin’s Price Correlation With S&P 500 Hits Record Highs

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 12:29

Bitcoin’s Price Correlation With S&P 500 Hits Record Highs Bitcoin's correlation with the S&P 500 is somewhat erratic, but the relationship has just got stronger. That may not be bad news.

E-Gold Claims US Officials Buried Key Report in 2008 Landmark Crypto Ruling

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 11:30

E-Gold Claims US Officials Buried Key Report in 2008 Landmark Crypto Ruling A court filing alleges federal government suppression of an OFR review led to crypto businesses being defined as money transmitters.

Crypto Investment App B21 Expands to India

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 10:44

Crypto Investment App B21 Expands to India The Gibraltar-based company said the move was prompted by rising consumer interest and trading volumes in the nation after a ban on banking services for cryptocurrency firms was lifted.

Cardano Developer IOHK Launches $20M Fund for Ecosystem Startups

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 10:09

Cardano Developer IOHK Launches $20M Fund for Ecosystem Startups The cFund will invest anywhere between $250,000 and $500,000 into startups and small businesses using Cardano or IOHK tech initiatives.

Singapore Man Fined $72K for Promoting Crypto Ponzi OneCoin

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 08:23

Singapore Man Fined $72K for Promoting Crypto Ponzi OneCoin Police said the man is the first to be charged under the Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Selling (Prohibition) Act.

Swiss Bank InCore Enables Euro On-Ramp for Crypto Exchange Kraken

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 03. 06:00

Swiss Bank InCore Enables Euro On-Ramp for Crypto Exchange Kraken The move comes at a time when traders are seeking alternative sources of capital value during an "uncertain macroeconomic climate."

There Are More DAI on Compound Now Than There Are DAI in the World

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 23:42

There Are More DAI on Compound Now Than There Are DAI in the World The amount of DAI deposited on Compound skyrocketed by more than $140 million on Thursday – somehow exceeding the total amount of DAI in existence.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Breaks Below $9K, but Markets Remain Comatose

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 20:24

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Breaks Below $9K, but Markets Remain Comatose Bitcoin briefly broke below $9,000 on Thursday, but the markets remain quiet.

DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Maxed Out by Yield-Farming Boom

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 19:36

DeFi Insurer Nexus Mutual Maxed Out by Yield-Farming Boom Nexus Mutual is seeing a surge in demand. "Our product has honestly seen massive interest since yield farming kicked off," said founder Hugh Karp.

Bitcoin Miners Saw 23% Revenue Drop in June

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 19:14

Bitcoin Miners Saw 23% Revenue Drop in June Bitcoin mining revenue dropped 23% in June to approximately $380 million.

Why the Robinhood Revolution Is the Future of Finance, Feat. Jill Carlson

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 19:00

Why the Robinhood Revolution Is the Future of Finance, Feat. Jill Carlson Far from a fly-by-night, uneducated mania, the new day trader class represents a much more significant force for how public markets are changing.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 2, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 17:45

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 2, 2020 With traditional markets moving up and BTC sticking to its recent tight trading range, Markets Daily is back with another bitcoin news roundup.

Blockchain Bites: BlockFi’s Revenue, DEX Volume and a Wallet Bug

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 17:16

Blockchain Bites: BlockFi’s Revenue, DEX Volume and a Wallet Bug A federal appeals court effectively said blockchain data is not protected under the Fourth Amendment while decentralized exchange volume explodes.

The IRS Wants to Know More About Privacy-Enhancing Crypto Coins, Tools

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 17:06

The IRS Wants to Know More About Privacy-Enhancing Crypto Coins, Tools America's tax collector is laying the groundwork for a possible assault on privacy-enhancing cryptocurrency technologies.

China Police Said to Detain Crypto OTC Traders Amid Money Laundering Crackdown

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 16:01

China Police Said to Detain Crypto OTC Traders Amid Money Laundering Crackdown Chinese police are stepping up efforts in cracking down on illegal economic activities, which now leads to crypto over-the-counter (OTC) traders being detained to assist investigations.

Bitcoin Startup Zap Is Working With Visa

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 16:00

Bitcoin Startup Zap Is Working With Visa Lightning Network startup Zap, Inc. is partnering with Visa to offer the most user-friendly bitcoin services since Cash App.

Bug in Moscow’s Blockchain Polling System Can Reveal How Users Voted: Report

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 14:56

Bug in Moscow’s Blockchain Polling System Can Reveal How Users Voted: Report The vulnerability allowed users votes in the recent constitutional poll to be decrypted, Russian journalists found.

Investment Fund Arcane Crypto Plans Nasdaq Nordic Listing Through $32M Reverse Takeover

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 13:14

Investment Fund Arcane Crypto Plans Nasdaq Nordic Listing Through $32M Reverse Takeover A successful reverse takeover of Vertical Ventures would allow the crypto investment firm to appeal to a broader investor base, the firm said.

Investment Firm Arcane Crypto Plans Nasdaq Nordic Listing Through $32M Reverse Takeover

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 13:14

Investment Firm Arcane Crypto Plans Nasdaq Nordic Listing Through $32M Reverse Takeover A successful reverse takeover of Vertical Ventures would allow the crypto investment firm to appeal to a broader investor base, the firm said.

How Bitcoin Is Like Ham Radio

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 13:13

How Bitcoin Is Like Ham Radio Bitcoin is decentralized, good in an emergency, supported by passionate fans and not likely ever to see mainstream adoption, says our columnist.

After Years of Resistance, BitPay Adopts SegWit for Cheaper Bitcoin Transactions

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 13:00

After Years of Resistance, BitPay Adopts SegWit for Cheaper Bitcoin Transactions Payments processor BitPay has added support for SegWit, three years after a competing block size proposal fractured the Bitcoin community.

First Mover: Crypto.com Says User Growth Coming From Products Not Token Speculation

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 12:47

First Mover: Crypto.com Says User Growth Coming From Products Not Token Speculation Crypto.com saw the total number of users increase by 50% in the past few months, to 3 million people.

First Mover: Crypto.com Says User Growth Coming From Products, Not Token Speculation

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 12:47

First Mover: Crypto.com Says User Growth Coming From Products, Not Token Speculation Crypto.com saw the total number of users increase by 50% in the past few months, to 3 million people.

CNET Founder Launches Public Blockchain Network With Dollars Baked In

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 12:19

CNET Founder Launches Public Blockchain Network With Dollars Baked In Public Mint puts dollars on the blockchain so users can use money whether or not they have bank accounts.

Salesforce Co-Founder Launches Public Blockchain Network With Dollars Baked In

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 12:19

Salesforce Co-Founder Launches Public Blockchain Network With Dollars Baked In Public Mint puts dollars on the blockchain so users can use money whether or not they have bank accounts.

Sri Lanka’s Blockchain Bank KYC Platform to Enter Development ‘Shortly’: Central Bank

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 09:38

Sri Lanka’s Blockchain Bank KYC Platform to Enter Development ‘Shortly’: Central Bank The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is about to decide who will develop a blockchain platform that could speed up the processing of bank users' ID information.

Crypto Lender BlockFi Says Monthly Revenue Up 100% After Bitcoin Halving User Boost

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 08:17

Crypto Lender BlockFi Says Monthly Revenue Up 100% After Bitcoin Halving User Boost BlockFi said it's seen a surge in revenue since the bitcoin halving and the launch of its mobile app.

Why Bitcoin Bulls Are Betting on Explosive Growth in India

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 07:30

Why Bitcoin Bulls Are Betting on Explosive Growth in India Demand for bitcoin is up in India, thanks in part to the economic crisis. But Indian tech startups are more focused on Ethereum.

Researchers Expose Flaw in Bitcoin Wallets That Could Be Exploited for Double-Spending

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 02. 06:00

Researchers Expose Flaw in Bitcoin Wallets That Could Be Exploited for Double-Spending A standard way to transact Bitcoin could be vulnerable to double-spending and DoS attacks, ZenGo has found.

Market Wrap: As Traditional Markets Rally, Bitcoin Gets Boring

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 20:30

Market Wrap: As Traditional Markets Rally, Bitcoin Gets Boring Equities show strength as bitcoin stays rangebound above $9,000.

US Senators Float Bill Requiring Congressional Watchdog Study Crypto’s Role in Trafficking

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 20:12

US Senators Float Bill Requiring Congressional Watchdog Study Crypto’s Role in Trafficking Top members of the Senate Banking Committee plan to introduce legislation that would direct the congressional watchdog to study virtual currency’s role in drug and human trafficking.

US Senators Float Bill Requiring Congressional Watchdog to Study Crypto’s Role in Trafficking

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 20:12

US Senators Float Bill Requiring Congressional Watchdog to Study Crypto’s Role in Trafficking Top members of the Senate Banking Committee plan to introduce legislation that would direct the congressional watchdog to study virtual currency’s role in drug and human trafficking.

Satoshi’s Unappreciated Marketing Genius, Feat. Dan Held

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 19:00

Satoshi’s Unappreciated Marketing Genius, Feat. Dan Held There is a constant free market competition to define the Bitcoin narrative, and Kraken’s Dan Held argues this is part of what makes the protocol so strong.

‘I Failed Terribly at Keeping My Identity Secret’: Scott Alexander on the Value of Pseudonymity

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 17:54

‘I Failed Terribly at Keeping My Identity Secret’: Scott Alexander on the Value of Pseudonymity A New York Times decision to name Scott Alexander, the author of Slate Star Codex, raises questions about who deserves pseudonyms, journalism in 2020, and where we place value when it comes to news stories.

IOTA Foundation Enters Base Layer Race With ‘2.0’ Testnet

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 17:52

IOTA Foundation Enters Base Layer Race With ‘2.0’ Testnet IOTA's new testnet addresses the technical feature that nuked the blockchain-like network for nearly two weeks earlier this year.

US Appeals Court Allows Warrantless Search of Blockchain, Exchange Data

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 17:15

US Appeals Court Allows Warrantless Search of Blockchain, Exchange Data A federal appeals court ruled public blockchain information and information stored on crypto exchanges do not provide a reasonable expectation of privacy under the Fourth Amendment.

Blockchain Tech Vendor Bison Trails Adds Ethereum 2.0 Support

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 17:03

Blockchain Tech Vendor Bison Trails Adds Ethereum 2.0 Support Bison Trails announced it would provide services to help its clients transition to the Ethereum 2.0 network.

Decentralized Exchange Volumes Up 70% in June, Pass $1.5 Billion

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 17:01

Decentralized Exchange Volumes Up 70% in June, Pass $1.5 Billion June trading volume on decentralized exchanges set a record high of $1.52 billion, up 70% from May.

Decentralized Exchange Volumes Up 70% in June, Pass $1.5B

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 17:01

Decentralized Exchange Volumes Up 70% in June, Pass $1.5B June trading volume on decentralized exchanges set a record high of $1.52 billion, up 70% from May.

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 1, 2020

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 16:35

Bitcoin News Roundup for July 1, 2020 With a historically boring update to bitcoin's mining difficulty and the digital dollar back in the news, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your bitcoin news roundup.

The New US-Mexico-Canada Trade Pact Holds Opportunity for Distributed Tech

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 16:27

The New US-Mexico-Canada Trade Pact Holds Opportunity for Distributed Tech NAFTA's replacement, which comes into force today, contains several provisions that might open the way for blockchain technology.

Investment Firm Launches ETF-Like Product for Compound Yield Farmers

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 16:18

Investment Firm Launches ETF-Like Product for Compound Yield Farmers The investment portfolio gives users exposure to Compound interest rates and, of course, yield farming.

Investment Firm Plans ETF-Like Product for Compound Yield Farmers

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 16:18

Investment Firm Plans ETF-Like Product for Compound Yield Farmers The investment portfolio will give users exposure to Compound interest rates and, eventually, yield farming.

Cryptography Startup Brings Private Payment Channels to Tezos Blockchain

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 16:10

Cryptography Startup Brings Private Payment Channels to Tezos Blockchain Cryptography firm Bolt Labs has launched a private payment solution, zkChannels, on Tezos.

Blockchain Bites: DeFi and DEXs Surge, Bitcoin’s Negligible Adjustment and an ICO Class Action

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 16:05

Blockchain Bites: DeFi and DEXs Surge, Bitcoin’s Negligible Adjustment and an ICO Class Action DeFi's agricultural revolution, Bitcoin's negligible adjustment and the novel legal strategy bringing an ICO project to court.

Coinbase Takes Over Servicing for 21Shares’ Bitcoin ETP, Displaces Kingdom Trust

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 14:20

Coinbase Takes Over Servicing for 21Shares’ Bitcoin ETP, Displaces Kingdom Trust Coinbase Custody has replaced Kingdom Trust as the principal custodian for its Bitcoin ETP, just as it begins trading on Deutsche Boerse.

UK Court Orders Crypto Exchange to Shut Down After Clients Lose $2M

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 13:43

UK Court Orders Crypto Exchange to Shut Down After Clients Lose $2M The U.K. is ordering GPay to shut down on allegations that 108 clients lost £1.5 million or $2 million through the crypto exchange.

Coinbase Ventures Joins $23M Funding Round for Crypto Custody Firm

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 13:05

Coinbase Ventures Joins $23M Funding Round for Crypto Custody Firm Curv, a company that provides increased secrecy when it comes to holding crypto assets, has closed a $23 million Series A funding round.

First Mover: Crypto.com’s Chain Token Dominated Markets in June With 33% Gain

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 12:34

First Mover: Crypto.com’s Chain Token Dominated Markets in June With 33% Gain The Chain (CRO) token gained 33% last month, the top performer among the largest digital assets during a month when bitcoin, ether and XRP all fell.

Binance Retains Top Spot as CoinGecko Revamps Exchange Trust Metric

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 12:02

Binance Retains Top Spot as CoinGecko Revamps Exchange Trust Metric CoinGecko has added a cybersecurity metric to its Trust Score. Like with rival data site CoinMarketCap, the largest exchange Binance retains pole position.

‘Money Printer Go Brrr’ Is How the Dollar Retains Reserve Status

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 12:00

‘Money Printer Go Brrr’ Is How the Dollar Retains Reserve Status Forecasts of the dollar's demise are premature. Demand for greenbacks has never been stronger, says our columnist.

New York-Based Asset Manager Closes $190M Round for Bitcoin Institutional Fund

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 10:47

New York-Based Asset Manager Closes $190M Round for Bitcoin Institutional Fund This is NYDIG's second raise for a bitcoin fund this year.

Washington, DC, Lawyers Can Now Accept Crypto for Legal Fees

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 10:23

Washington, DC, Lawyers Can Now Accept Crypto for Legal Fees The District of Columbia Bar approved crypto payments for lawyers' fees in an ethics opinion.

Washington, D.C., Lawyers Can Now Accept Crypto for Legal Fees

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 10:23

Washington, D.C., Lawyers Can Now Accept Crypto for Legal Fees The District of Columbia Bar has approved crypto payments for lawyers' fees.

DC Lawyers Can Now Accept Crypto for Legal Fees

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 10:23

DC Lawyers Can Now Accept Crypto for Legal Fees The District of Columbia Bar has approved crypto payments for lawyers' fees.

Crypto Trading Firm B2C2 Eyes Prime Brokerage Space With $30M Stake Sale to SBI

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 10:04

Crypto Trading Firm B2C2 Eyes Prime Brokerage Space With $30M Stake Sale to SBI B2C2 is eyeing its new partnership with SBI Holdings as a route to becoming a crypto prime broker.

Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Has Rarely Been This Static in a Decade

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 08:17

Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Has Rarely Been This Static in a Decade Bitcoin's mining difficulty just posted the smallest percentage change in 10 years.

Swiss Government Makes Moves to Encourage Crypto Businesses

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 08:00

Swiss Government Makes Moves to Encourage Crypto Businesses The Swiss government is making key legislative changes to financial laws to improve legal conditions for blockchain businesses.

Bitcoin ETP Listed on Europe’s Third-Largest Exchange

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 05:12

Bitcoin ETP Listed on Europe’s Third-Largest Exchange 21Shares said listing on Deutsche Boerse's Xetra platform will make their Bitcoin ETP accessible to a broader institutional market.

Senate Banking Committee Remains Open to Idea of Digital Dollar in Tuesday’s Hearing

CoinDesk

2020. Jul. 01. 00:00

Senate Banking Committee Remains Open to Idea of Digital Dollar in Tuesday’s Hearing While not every lawmaker was on board with the idea of a central bank digital currency during a Senate Banking Committee hearing Tuesday, no one explicitly rejected it either.