Pension Funds Put $50 Million Into Morgan Creek’s New Blockchain Fund
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 20:15
Morgan Creek Digital raised the first $50 million for its second venture capital fund from the same two large institutional investors in its first. How Cryptocurrency Developers Can Earn Bitcoin Cash With REST APIs
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 22. 19:30
A recent video by Chris Troutner, Senior Javascript Developer at Bitcoin.com, points out a problem with anti-profit seeking approaches to crypto development, and how devs can incentivize growth and attract business using REST APIs to earn BHC. Without incentives, Troutner notes, many promising services and applications run the risk of succumbing to an economic tragedy […]
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Trump Administration Popped 2017 Bitcoin Bubble, Ex-CFTC Chair Says
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 19:15
"We saw a bubble building and we thought the best way to address it was to allow the market to interact with it," said Christopher Giancarlo. Zuckerberg to Tell Congress: Libra Can Fix ‘Failing’ Financial System
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 19:05
Facebook's CEO released his written testimony a day before his scheduled appearance before the U.S. House of Representatives. US Lawmaker Introduces Bill Classifying Stablecoins as Securities
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 18:25
A draft bill published Tuesday would regulate stablecoins under the Securities Act of 1933. New York’s Financial Regulator Is Reviewing the Controversial BitLicense
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 17:45
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is revisiting how it licenses crypto startups. Credit Suisse Is Latest Bank to Charge Clients for Cash Deposits
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 22. 16:30
In a normal world savers are expected to receive compensation for giving their money to the bank. Instead, due to negative interest rates, we are now seeing more financial institutions actually charging their clients for fiat cash deposits, with Credit Suisse the latest big bank to join in on this practice. Also Read: Banking Giant […]
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Why Bitmain Is Building the World’s Largest Bitcoin Mine in Rural Texas
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 16:00
Bitmain's new bitcoin mine exploits cheap electricity in Texas, the nation's biggest power market. Locals are happy for the new jobs. Facebook Risks Banking Ties Over Libra Concerns, Says ING Exec
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 15:30
ING CEO Ralph Hamers said Libra could make it difficult for banks to accept or keep the project's creator as a client. FinCEN Director Warns of ‘Hard Time’ for Crypto Firms That Don’t Follow Law
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 14:40
There is no ambiguity: crypto startups must follow U.S. AML laws or suffer the consequences, said FinCEN's Kenneth Bianco. Facebook’s Marcus Says China Wins with Digital Renminbi if U.S. Nixes Libra
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 14:00
David Marcus, who leads the Libra project, said China will create a digital currency system that could be entirely out of reach for U.S. authorities. Facebook’s Marcus Says China Wins With Digital Renminbi if US Nixes Libra
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 14:00
David Marcus, who leads the Libra project, said China will create a digital currency system that could be entirely out of reach for U.S. authorities. Smartphone Developers Embrace Crypto as Opera Integrates BTC and TRX
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 22. 13:30
The love-in between smartphone developers and cryptocurrency users is smoldering. What started out as a flirtation by HTC and Samsung has blossomed into a full-blown affair, incorporating hardware and software support from a string of companies. Today, Opera ramped up its cryptocurrency support, integrating Bitcoin Core and Tron into its mobile browser wallet. Also read: […]
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Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With New Washington DC Office
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 13:00
Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech. Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With DC Office
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 13:00
Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech. WATCH: Ava Blockchain Founder Plans to Launch in December
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 12:30
The Ava blockchain should launch later this year, said founder Emin Gün Sirer. Bitcoin IRA Is Letting Customers Lend Out Their Crypto Retirement Funds
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 12:00
The digital asset IRA company will offer interest on cryptocurrency and cash holdings that customers want to lend out.
Bitcoin May Rise toward $8,800, Short-Term Cross Indicates
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 11:00
A short-term bitcoin price indicator has turned bullish, strengthening the case for a test of key resistance above $8,800. Cashaa Launches Banking Solution for Indian Crypto Owners
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 22. 10:30
Banking services platform Cashaa is offering a solution for Indian crypto owners facing banking restrictions imposed by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The service allows users to deposit up to 1 crore rupees (~$141,012) per month to purchase cryptocurrencies. Also read: Indian Finance Minister Answers Crypto Questions at IMF Meeting […]
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Casa Is Helping Bitcoin Investors Pass on Their Holdings When They Die
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 10:30
The bitcoin custody provider has launched a new service to help holders ensure their assets are passed to loved ones in the event of their death. Flaws in LocalBitcoins Data Call Into Question Regional Adoption Claims
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 10:00
LocalBitcoins data is a starting point for research, but it isn't conclusive evidence of grassroots adoption. Bitcoin.com Launches HashRace Promotion to Maximize Miners’ Profits
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 22. 09:30
Bitcoin.com, the world’s leading resource for cryptocurrency-related products and news, has launched the HashRace, a Bitcoin.com Pool promotion aimed at maximizing profits for its extensive network of Bitcoin mining clients.
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Fiat-to-Crypto ‘Carry Trade’ May Tempt Traders Tired of Negative Interest Rates
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 09:00
In the era of negative rates, return-hungry investors may increasingly borrow in low-interest fiat and invest in higher-yielding crypto accounts.
Bitcoin.com Acquires Japanese Blockchain Developer 03 Labs
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 08:30
The deal, which closed recently for an undisclosed sum, will see O3 Labs’ eight-person developer team integrate into Bitcoin.com. Telegram Backer Sought Circle Listing Before SEC Halted Token Launch
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 08:00
A backer of Telegram's blockchain project asked Circle's Poloniex exchange to list the gram token before the SEC halted issuance, court papers show. Opera Browser Adds Bitcoin Payments to Android Update
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 07:00
The enhanced crypto functionality will let Opera for android users make bitcoin payments from its built-in digital wallet and interact with dapps on TRON. Japan’s Third Largest Bank Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Test
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 22. 05:00
The third largest bank by assets in Japan, is set to begin utilizing R3's Marco Polo trade finance blockchain on a commercial basis by the end of 2019. 4 Cryptocurrency Projects That Successfully Changed Chains
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 22. 05:00
Choosing the right blockchain is a tough call for any development team. It’s a decision that entails correctly anticipating project requirements – scalability; speed; community; security – before a line of code has even been written. It’s no wonder that a project occasionally finds its first choice of blockchain isn’t ‘the one,’ forcing it to […]
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4 Cryptocurrency Projects That Successfully Changed Blockchains
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 22. 05:00
Choosing the right blockchain is a tough call for any development team. It’s a decision that entails correctly anticipating project requirements – scalability; speed; community; security – before a line of code has even been written. It’s no wonder that a project occasionally finds its first choice of blockchain isn’t ‘the one,’ forcing it to […]
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Running Bitcoin Cash: An Introduction to Operating a Full Node
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 22. 02:00
Setting up a Bitcoin Cash node is a fairly easy task for someone who wants to contribute to the decentralized ecosystem. There are various ways you can run a node whether it’s on a cloud, on a local machine or by leveraging a small single-board computer. The following is a simple introduction for anyone who […]
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Bad for Business: How KYC/AML Makes Everyone a ‘Terrorist’
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 22. 00:00
Two reports from risk solutions group Lexisnexis assert that anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) policies can negatively affect a business’s bottom line and customer service significantly. A recent trip to the local post office for a money order certainly had a negative effect on my own experience, thanks to the same regulations, […]
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Michael Terpin Urges FCC to Curb Crypto Fraud That Cost Him $24 Million
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 23:00
Terpin plans to distribute his letter to a major mobile industry conference.
WATCH: UNICEF’s Crypto Fund Plans to Pay for Internet in Public Schools
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 22:30
UNICEF and the ethereum community are teaming up to help wire up needy schools. Former Fed Nominee Stephen Moore Backs Fractional Reserve Stablecoin
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 22:30
Stephen Moore, whose failed bid to join the Fed imploded within months, has a new plan to disrupt global finance: a fractional reserved-backed stablecoin. How to Safely Store Your Wallet Recovery Phrase
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 21. 22:00
As a cryptocurrency holder, security is paramount – and you can’t be too careful when it comes to your wallet recovery phrase. Unless you want your meticulously accrued crypto to disappear into the ether (or your ether to disappear into the cryptosphere), safely stashing your wallet mnemonic is vital. You must do everything in your […]
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CFTC Chair Says Ether Futures ‘Likely’ in 2020
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 21:45
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Heath Tarbert says the crypto world will see ethereum futures contracts sometime in 2020. WATCH: Ecash Creator David Chaum On His New ‘Quantum-Resistant’ Cryptocurrency, Praxxis
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 21:30
We spoke with Chaum at Devcon in Osaka, Japan where he shared his vision for a more secure blockchain. WATCH: David Chaum Explains His New ‘Quantum-Resistant’ Crypto, Praxxis
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 21:30
We spoke with Chaum at Devcon in Osaka, where he shared his vision for a more secure blockchain. Bitmain’s Jihan Wu Talks Mining and Industry Growth With Bitcoin.com’s CEO
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 21. 19:30
At the World Digital Mining Summit in Frankfurt, Germany, Bitcoin.com’s CEO Stefan Rust sat down with Jihan Wu, cofounder of Bitmain Technologies and Matrixport. The two discussed how cryptocurrencies being used for payments is spreading and how Bitmain is doing after the bear market last year. Also read: SEC Wants Second Look at Bitwise Bitcoin […]
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Court Postpones TON Hearing Till February, Impatient Investors May Get 77% Back
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 21. 17:30
The New York court reviewing Telegram’s contested coin offering in the U.S. has postponed a scheduled hearing on the case till February. The defendants, Telegram Group and its subsidiary TON Issuer, have been banned from distributing and selling the tokens. Investors who don’t want to wait for the launch of the blockchain project can receive […]
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FATF Starts Checking How Well Countries Implement Crypto Standards
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 21. 14:25
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has agreed on how it will assess whether countries have taken the necessary steps to implement the crypto-related requirements. “Given the global nature of the virtual asset industry, it is essential that countries implement these requirements swiftly,” the FATF emphasized. Also read: Where US Regulators Stand on Cryptocurrency FATF […]
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As Lightning’s Economy Takes Shape, Devs Are Split on Proposed Fee Hike
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 13:45
At the lightning network's inaugural conference in Berlin, the future economics of the bitcoin payment technology took center stage. Bitcoin.com Acquires Blockchain Software Startup O3 Labs
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 21. 13:15
Bitcoin.com has announced the acquisition of blockchain startup O3 Labs, the Tokyo-based software company that specializes in developing gateways to the digital economy. The deal will see O3 absorbed into Bitcoin.com, forming a single team dedicated to creating tools for realizing the full potential of the Bitcoin Cash network. The two companies intend to work together to build the next generation of mobile financial services, which will bear the Bitcoin.com name.
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Binance CEO: Russian Ruble to Be First Fiat-Crypto Trading Option
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 12:00
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance.com is soon to launch its first fiat-to-cryptocurrency trading pairs, kicking off with the Russian ruble. Bitcoin’s 3% Price Rise Neutralizes Bearish Setup
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 11:00
Bitcoin has bounced from key support and neutralized the immediate bearish setup, though a bullish reversal is still $600 away. Indian Finance Minister Answers Crypto Questions at IMF Meeting
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 21. 10:15
At an IMF and World Bank meeting, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talked about cryptocurrency and stablecoins when asked about Facebook’s Libra digital currency project. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also addressed the subject at the conference. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones Crypto Case to November, New Date Confirmed Finance Minister Talks Crypto At the […]
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Libra Could Drop ‘Basket’ and Issue Individual Fiat Stablecoins
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 09:30
Under pressure from regulators, the Libra project may consider a fundamental change to the way its planned crypto payments system will operate. Major Korean Banks Join Government-Backed Blockchain ID Initiative
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 09:15
Institutions including the Shinhan and NH Nonghyup banks have joined a blockchain identity initiative aimed to securely share personal data. Researchers Uncover Bitcoin ‘Attack’ That Could Slow or Stop Lightning Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 08:00
A new denial-of-service attack could slow down or completely stop bitcoin payments over the lightning network. McAfee Envisions DEX in a World Where Crypto Won’t Be Traded for Fiat
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 21. 07:15
In a recent video posted to Twitter. John McAfee states: “Imagine a world…where fiat currency is diminishing in importance.” Instead of pointing to the adoption of crypto by big money interests, the rogue politician and radical bitcoin proponent talks of a complete flip, where users won’t need to exchange their cryptocurrencies for fiat. Crypto will […]
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It’s Not Time to Write Libra’s Crypto Obituary Just Yet
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 06:00
The recent spate of bad news for Libra isn't necessarily a death knell for the project, writes Mike J. Casey. It’s Too Soon to Write Libra’s Crypto Obituary
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 06:00
The recent spate of bad news for Libra isn't necessarily a death knell for the project, writes Mike J. Casey. Bitfinex Files for Subpoena in Bid to Recover $880 Million in Frozen Funds
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 21. 04:02
Bitfinex has filed a subpoena application on a former banking executive of a trust company that it believes can help it recover over $850 million in frozen funds. Bittrex Pulls Out of 31 Markets Citing Regulatory Uncertainty
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 21. 00:40
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is discontinuing operations in 31 countries, including Venezuela and Zimbabwe. The trading platform has justified its decision on the basis of the regulatory uncertainty in these jurisdictions. Some of the nations in the list are going through political turmoil and socio-economic challenges. Also read: Russia Blocks 2 Crypto News Websites Zimbabwe and […]
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Earn More Interest on Your Crypto With These Comparison Tools
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 20. 21:48
2019 has been the year in which crypto lending has really taken off. Centralized and decentralized finance have been major growth areas, aided by crypto exchange integration and a backdrop of negative interest rates in the banking sector. Why be penalized for saving fiat when you can be rewarded for saving crypto? Also read: How […]
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Traditional Law and Finance Can Adapt to Bitcoin, These Examples Show
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 20. 18:48
Bitcoin brought about solutions to persistent problems that stood in the way of previous attempts to invent digital money, such as the risk of double spending. Some of its features, however, like the characteristic irreversibility of blockchain transactions, have created certain challenges for the traditional legal and financial systems. At times they may seem incompatible […]
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Market Outlook: Crypto Prices Hold Steady but Face a Crucial Turning Point
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 20. 15:55
After sitting around $257 billion, the cryptocurrency market lost $35 billion in less than 30 minutes on September 24. Since then, many digital assets have found new support, but bears have started to claw away at these areas. Most cryptocurrencies are testing their weekly support trendline that started gathering steam in May as the market […]
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‘No-Deal Brexit Huge Positive for UK Cryptocurrency’ – How Brexit Could Affect the Industry
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 20. 10:48
British lawmakers have voted to postpone a crucial Brexit vote and forced Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ask the EU for an extension. News.Bitcoin.com talked to the CEO of a local crypto exchange to find out the effects a no-deal Brexit could have on the crypto industry. Also read: SEC Wants Second Look at Bitwise […]
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You Can Now Get a Master’s in Blockchain From a School in (Where Else?) Malta
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 20. 09:35
The multidisciplinary masters' program is Malta’s latest in a national campaign to become a global blockchain business and education hub. Fed Research Considers Negative Interest Rates Effective Policy Tool
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 20. 07:30
A research paper published by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco shows how negative interest rates could become an important policy tool for fighting future economic downturns. The paper examines the market response to the introduction of negative interest rates by five major central banks. Also read: Where US Regulators Stand on Cryptocurrency Fed […]
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How to Trade Crypto in Person Safely
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 20. 02:30
With mainstream exchanges becoming progressively cumbersome due to privacy invasive policy and regulation, some crypto traders are switching to more private, face-to-face trading. While this route isn’t for everyone, and comes with unique risks, it does offer a very real solution to many of the problems plaguing mainstream exchanges currently. The goal of this breakdown […]
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Bitcoin Cash Roundup: Adoption Stories and New Developments
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 19. 21:35
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) adoption, development, and participation continue to spread as there’s been a myriad of BCH-related announcements in the last few weeks. Moreover, there’s now over 18 million bitcoin cash in circulation and only three million coins left to mine. Also read: Ethereum Name Service Adds Infrastructure for Multi-Currency Support Bitcoin Cash Adoption and […]
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Circle Drops Poloniex Leaving US Crypto Traders High and Dry
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 19. 13:17
According to a blog post published by Circle, the cryptocurrency firm is releasing its subsidiary exchange Poloniex which is now owned by an “Asian investment group.” The trading platform will become an independent company called Polo Digital Assets, Ltd., and after November 1, 2019, U.S. residents will no longer be able to use the platform. […]
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HTC’s Latest Blockchain Phone Can Run a Full Bitcoin Node
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 19. 12:50
The Taiwanese electronics giant has launched the Exodus 1s phone with a built-in hardware wallet and the ability to support a bitcoin node. SEC’s Court Hearing on Telegram Token Delayed Till Next Year
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 19. 12:35
The messaging app company and the SEC will now meet next February to debate the regulator's claim the gram token is a security. Russia Blocks 2 Crypto News Websites
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 19. 08:55
Russian authorities have restricted access to a couple of cryptocurrency news outlets. The formal reasons for the censorship move are different in each case but the end result is the same. In both, regulators have acted on the basis of a law that empowers them to block online sources of information that have been banned […]
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Crypto Derivatives: On Misleading Measurements
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 19. 08:03
Noelle Acheson shows how using notional volumes to compare derivatives markets to spot is misleading – but, for now, it’s all we’ve got. 6 Darknet Markets for the Crypto Curious
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 19. 00:00
If you’ve got a few thousand satoshis burning a hole in your wallet, the darknet beckons. There’s no obligation to spend a single sat while scouring the darker recesses of the web, but it’s nice to know that should you get the urge, your crypto’s good. There are few certainties when shopping on darknet markets […]
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Fidelity Digital Assets Opens to All Qualified Investors
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 22:15
Fidelity Digital Asset Services is rolling out its custody and trading platform to all qualified clients, after initially expecting it to launch in March. Fidelity Digital Assets’ Testing Opens to More Qualified Investors
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 22:15
Fidelity Digital Asset Services is rolling out its custody and trading platform to more qualified clients. With 18 Million Bitcoins Mined, How Hard Is That 21 Million Limit?
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 21:00
The 18 millionth bitcoin is about to be mined. Though the remaining 3 million will take 120 years to mint, some question the certainty of the original hard cap. Telegram Offers to Postpone Launch of the TON Network
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 18. 20:25
Telegram, which was surprised with a last minute restraining order on the sale of its tokens in the U.S., is now ready to delay the launch of the TON network until the spring of next year. The company has informed the New York court reviewing the case that it can suspend all operations with grams […]
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FATF Joins BIS in Calling Stablecoins ‘Global Risk,’ Citing Money Laundering Concerns
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 19:30
Stablecoins pose a money laundering and terrorist financing risk to the world, the FATF said Friday. Kik Sells Messaging App, Reaffirms Kin Crypto Integration
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 19:05
Kik has sold its messaging business to a holding company called MediaLab but plans to continue enabling Kin on the platform Ethereum Name Service Adds Infrastructure for Multi-Currency Support
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 18. 18:35
On October 16, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) announced multi-currency support and integration with 15 platforms and wallets. The fusion will provide users with the ability to use a single ENS name across a wide spectrum of crypto applications alongside leveraging a variety of digital assets. Also read: Honestnode Founder Discusses the First Stablecoin Built […]
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Circle to Spin Out Poloniex Less Than 2 Years After $400 Million Takeover
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 16:20
Less than two years after paying $400 million to acquire Poloniex, Circle is spinning out the crypto exchange to an Asian investor group. CME Bitcoin Futures Sees Institutional Interest and Demand from Asia
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 18. 14:25
Global markets business CME Group said that institutional interest toward the firm’s Bitcoin futures is thriving and 2019’s third-quarter data showed a record number of open interest. Moreover, despite the lackluster start, the Intercontinental Exchange’s (ICE) Bakkt platform has seen an increase in interest with the company’s physically-settled bitcoin futures product. Also read: Honestnode Founder […]
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Digital Securities Exchange Taps R3’s Blockchain for Post-Trade Activities
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 13:25
U.K.-based Archax has inked a deal to use R3's Corda Enterprise to handle post-trade processes for its digital securities exchange. Fake Tor Browser Has Been Spying, Stealing Bitcoin ‘For Years’
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 12:03
Hackers have been distributing a compromised version of the official Tor Browser that's packed with malware designed to steal bitcoin. Looming Death Cross Suggests Bitcoin May Be Nearing Price Bottom
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 11:30
An impending death cross, a bearish but lagging indicator, suggests bitcoin could be nearing a major bottom. Binance Hikes Leverage to 125x for Launch of Bitcoin-Tether Futures
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 10:03
Binance’s futures exchange is raising leverage to 125x with the launch of BTC/USDT contracts today. Global Crisis Looms as IMF Report Cites Its Own Policy as Dangerous
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 18. 09:25
In a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) entitled “Global Financial Stability Report: Lower for Longer,” the group gives an overview of the current debt-ridden and precarious state of affairs in global economics. Not lost on some economists, however, is the irony that these modern realities are the direct result of policies historically […]
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Bitcoin Has Failed But Global Stablecoins a Threat, Say BIS and G7
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 09:10
A new report says bitcoin has failed as a means of payment or store of value, but stablecoins like Libra are a risk to financial stability. What to Make of the SEC’s Latest Bitcoin ETF Rejection
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 08:30
The bitcoin market isn't mature enough to support an ETF, said the SEC in its latest rejection of the concept. So what now? This Popular Tourism Area Will Soon Test a Local Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 07:02
Mitsubishi Research Institute and an Osaka-based railway company are issuing a local cryptocurrency for use in a popular tourist area in Japan. Tourists in Popular Japanese Region Could Soon Use a Local Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 07:02
Mitsubishi Research Institute and an Osaka-based railway company are issuing a local cryptocurrency for use in a popular tourist area in Japan. Crypto Exchange Upbit’s Operator Eyes Blockchain in OTC Securities Trading
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 06:00
Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, is releasing a new app this month for trading unlisted securities with a plan to add in blockchain next year. SEC Wants Second Look at Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 18. 05:30
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing its order issued last week pertaining to a rejected proposal for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposal was filed by NYSE Arca for the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust. Meanwhile, the SEC is also evaluating a proposed rule change for a different type of bitcoin ETF. […]
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Cambodia’s Central Bank Testing Digital Wallet to Ease Cross Border Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 05:00
Cambodia’s Central Bank wants to slash the cost of cross-border payments and is studying how its Bakong digital wallet might help. Cambodia’s Central Bank Testing Digital Wallet to Ease Cross-Border Payments
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 05:00
Cambodia’s Central Bank wants to slash the cost of cross-border payments and is studying how its Bakong digital wallet might help. Huobi Plans to Open Fiat Gateway with Lira-Tether Pairing in Turkey
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 04:00
Global crypto exchange Huobi plans to roll out a fiat gateway in Turkey that could increase access to more than 250 cryptocurrencies for local investors. Alleged Las Vegas Scammer Charged for $11 Million Crypto Binary Options Ponzi
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 18. 01:26
A Las Vegas man is charged with raising at least $11 million from cryptocurrency investors he promised to trade binary options for, and make gains of up to 300%. According to the charges the money was sent from new clients to previous ones in a classic Ponzi scheme manner. Also Read: Binance to Add Bitcoin […]
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WATCH: How JET8 Is Injecting Crypto Into the Social Media Value Chain
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 18. 00:30
Jet8 is taking a new approach to social media and data ownership using blockchain. Facebook’s Libra Just Got Its First Major Supporter in Congress
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 17. 21:55
Bucking a trend, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) wrote a letter praising Libra as a technological advance that he feels is needed. SLP Token Ecosystem Built on Bitcoin Cash Continues to Blossom
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 17. 20:26
The Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) has come a long way since its inception and more than 4,900 SLP tokens have been created to date. During the last few months, SLP usage has grown significantly with people constructing various types of unique ideas that create more use cases for these token concepts. Also read: SEC Commissioner […]
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What Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Said in His Defense of ‘Free Expression’
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 17. 19:42
No mention of Libra. WATCH: Our On Tap Meetup In Tokyo United Japanese Blockchain Fans With the Global Makers
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 17. 19:00
Our first Tokyo meetup, held with our friends at CoinDesk Japan, brought together investors, devs, and crypto lovers. 104 Addresses Hold 70% of Tether, Research Reveals
Bitcoin News
2019. Oct. 17. 17:30
The ownership of tether (USDT) turns out to be quite concentrated. According to a recent report, a few addresses control the bulk of the stablecoin, which is widely used by bitcoin traders. The finding comes on top of fresh accusations of creating a bubble levied in a lawsuit against tether’s operators. That adds to the […]
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Libra Shows Central Banks’ Failure on Cross-Border Payments: Riksbank
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 17. 17:00
A senior economist at Sweden's Riksbank says central banks need to "keep up" with cryptocurrency advancements like Libra and XRP. Telegram Responds to SEC: Gram Tokens Are Not Securities
CoinDesk
2019. Oct. 17. 15:55
Telegram is pushing back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 
