Wyoming Lawmakers Pass Three Bills in Boost for State’s Crypto Industry
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 20. 09:00
The U.S. state of Wyoming has passed several bills aimed to make the state a top destination for cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses. Coinbase Wallet App Adds Bitcoin Cash Support
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 20. 08:14
Coinbase announced on Tuesday that users of its wallet app can now directly store their bitcoin cash. The app update will be rolled out to all iOS and Android users in the next few weeks. Both Cashaddr and legacy address formats are supported alongside Bitcoin Cash Testnet for developers. Also read: SEC Chair Explains Key Upgrades […]
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Binance Launches Public Testing for Decentralized Crypto Exchange
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 20. 08:00
Binance has just revealed the sites for testing its new decentralized crypto exchange and the testnet explorer for its own Binance Chain network. Now You Can Test Binance’s Decentralized Crypto Exchange
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 20. 08:00
Binance has just revealed the sites for testing its new decentralized crypto exchange and the testnet explorer for its own Binance Chain network. Market Cap: A Flawed Ranking System for Valuing Crypto
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 20. 06:55
Market cap is often used as a metric of importance in the crypto industry. Communities will react jubilantly as their preferred coin moves up the rankings. People will often invest in the top X coins based solely on their market cap as they think it is representative of a diversified portfolio. However, is market cap […]
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Elon Musk Calls Bitcoin ‘Brilliant,’ Better Than Paper Money for Value Transfer
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 20. 04:40
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has officially gone public with his belief crypto offers an improved alternative to conventional money. Bitcoin Cash Merchant Acceptance Is Thriving in These 3 Regions
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 20. 04:20
Bitcoin Cash supporters are all about spreading adoption, and many enthusiasts are relentlessly trying to get people to try BCH and merchants to accept the cryptocurrency for payments. Right now, there are three regions in the world with a significant number of BCH merchants: Slovenia, North Queensland, and Japan, areas which continue to add a […]
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No Internet, No Problem: How to Send Bitcoin by Amateur Radio
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 20. 02:29
In an age where governments are trigger happy at censoring or shutting down networks, it is reassuring to know that Bitcoin can operate sans internet. Network censorship, after all, is not some dystopian storyline but a power exercised by many democratic governments across the world. Thankfully, there are solutions that enable people to send and receive […]
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BCH Devs Lock in Code for the Chain’s Next Upgrade: Schnorr and Segwit Recovery
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 20. 00:39
On Feb. 14, a group of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) developers sat down and discussed the featured items for the scheduled upgrade this coming May. According to the programmers, two specific features will be ready for the upgrade: Schnorr signatures and Segwit recovery. The developers also detailed that certain features like nullfail and the 100-byte transaction […]
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Survey Ranks South Africa Top for Cryptocurrency Ownership
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 22:30
South Africa has been ranked as the top country for ownership of cryptocurrency, according to a global survey by social media management company Hootsuite and global agency Wearesocial. The survey found that 10.7 percent of internet users in the country own cryptocurrency. Thailand is second, with 9.9 percent of mobile users owning cryptocurrency and Indonesia […]
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Bank of Spain Report: Bitcoin Is a Solution for a System Without Censorship
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 20:20
A recent report published by the Bank of Spain states that Bitcoin is a solution for the creation of a system without censorship. This is in contrast to public comments made by most central bankers who are prone to attack cryptocurrency with little insight into why it is needed. Also Read: Survey: ‘Blockchain’ Was […]
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Countdown Restarts Tomorrow for SEC Decision on CBOE-VanEck Bitcoin ETF
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 20:15
The VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal is slated for publication in the Federal Register tomorrow, giving the SEC 45 days to approve, reject or extend a decision on it. Funds in Short Positions on Bitcoin Drop to 6-Month Low
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 19:44
The amount of money allocated to short bets against bitcoin fell to a more than 6-month low today. Judge Appoints Law Firms to Represent QuadrigaCX Customers
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 17:45
Law firms Miller Thomson and Cox & Palmer will represent 115,000 QuadrigaCX customers as the exchange seeks to recoup the $196 million it owes them. Coinbase Acquires Cryptocurrency Surveillance Company Neutrino
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 17:30
Coinbase has acquired the cryptocurrency surveillance company Neutrino, whose team will be joining the American exchange’s European operation. The Milan, Italy-based startup develops blockchain intelligence platforms for crypto companies as well as law enforcement agencies. Also Read: Survey: ‘Blockchain’ Was Most Overrated Buzzword of 2018 Coinbase Acquires Neutrino Coinbase, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced […]
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Ethereum Mining Pool Receives Mysterious $300K Blockchain Payout
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 17:30
Cryptocurrency mining pool Sparkpool received a payout today of over $300,000 for mining one block on the ethereum blockchain. Cryptocurrency Can Now Be Purchased at 10,000 French Tobacco Shops
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 16:10
A partnership between French company Digycode and national point of sale (POS) provider Ingenico has gone live, making it possible to buy cryptocurrencies offline at 10,000 tobacco shops in France – just under half of the total number of licensed tabacs in the country. BTC, ETH, LTC, XRP, and DASH are currently available, with BCH […]
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BitGo Offering $100 Million in Crypto Insurance Through Lloyd’s of London
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 15:25
BitGo is providing $100 million of cover against theft of digital assets or the loss of cryptographic keys via Lloyd’s of London. 2 Crypto Startups Unveil Security Token Issuance and Trading Service
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 15:00
Securitize and OTCXN aim to streamline the process of issuing and trading security tokens with their new all-in-one solution. Crypto Trader Cumberland Upgrades from Skype to Wall Street Interface
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 14:30
Crypto market maker Cumberland is upgrading from trading by Skype to modern-day Wall Street-style screen-based interactions. Markets Update: BTC Tests $4,000, BCH and ETH Test $150
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 14:15
The cryptocurrency markets have produced several days of bullish price action, with BTC testing resistance near $4,000 for the time in five weeks today. In doing so, it’s broken the 100-day moving average for the first time in 272 days. In other market action, both BCH and ETH rallied to test resistance near $150, and […]
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Crypto Startup TrueDigital Hires CEO from World’s Largest Hedge Fund
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 14:00
The startup that helped Signature Bank beat JPMorgan to the punch is hiring a former Bridgewater Associates manager as its new CEO. In the Daily: Kucoin Rebrand, Binance DEX, The Tie Adds Trading View
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 13:30
In Tuesday’s installment of The Daily, we begin by checking in with a couple of the leading exchanges in the cryptosphere. Kucoin has unveiled a new look and a slew of new features, while Binance is poised to launch the testnet of its long-awaited DEX. We’ll finish by examining an integration between sentiment analysis service […]
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South Korean Capital’s $1 Billion Startup Fund Will Include Blockchain Firms
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 12:40
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has committed over $1 billion to invest in innovative startups by 2022, including blockchain firms. Coinbase Acquires Blockchain-Tracking Startup Neutrino for Undisclosed Price
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 11:00
Coinbase has acquired blockchain analytics startup Neutrino as part of a push to offer more diverse crypto assets. Bitcoin Price Crosses Key Long-Term Hurdle For First Time in 9 Months
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 10:00
Bitcoin has broken the 100-day moving average for the first time in 272 days, briefly passing $3,900 overnight. Bitcoin Price Crosses Key Long-Term Hurdle For First Time in 4 Months
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 10:00
Bitcoin has broken the 100-day moving average for the first time in 127 days, and briefly passed $3,950 overnight. Germany Seeking Industry Feedback for National Blockchain Strategy
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 09:00
The German government is soliciting industry feedback ahead of developing a blockchain strategy by summer, according to Reuters. Indian Government Inaugurates National Cryptocurrency Forensic Lab
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 06:58
The government of India has inaugurated a national cyber forensics lab which includes a cryptocurrency forensic lab to perform crypto-related analyses. Alongside this is the inauguration of the Delhi Police’s cybercrime unit which will deal with fraud involving cryptocurrencies. It is the first cybercrime awareness and detection center in the country, according to a commissioner. Also […]
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Indian Government Inaugurates National Crypto Forensic Lab
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 06:58
The government of India has inaugurated a national cyber forensics lab which includes a cryptocurrency forensic lab to perform crypto-related analyses. Alongside this is the inauguration of the Delhi Police’s cybercrime unit which will deal with fraud involving cryptocurrencies. It is the first cybercrime awareness and detection center in the country, according to a commissioner. Also […]
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Another ‘Satoshi’ Steps Out of the Woodwork, Calls Craig Wright a Liar
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 04:50
On Feb. 8, the chief executive of Nchain, Craig Wright, wrote a blog post that purportedly described his experience of creating Bitcoin. Wright’s essay states “I was Satoshi” but throughout the story, he refuses to reveal his keys. It’s not the first time Wright has claimed to be Satoshi, but in the comment section of […]
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Mining Giant Bitmain Posts $500 Million Loss in IPO Financial Filing
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 19. 04:10
Cryptocurrency mining and manufacturing giant Bitmain lost about $500 million in the third quarter of 2018, CoinDesk has learned.
Indian Police Arrest ‘Cashcoin’ Gang Accused of Scamming Millions From Investors
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 02:40
Police in Mumbai have busted a gang allegedly involved in a cryptocurrency scam that amassed an estimated 1 billion rupees (nearly $14 million). The gang targeted people by launching a cryptocurrency called Cashcoin and sold it to investors, promising to double their money. Also Read: Indian Blockchain Summit Draws Policy Makers to Speed up Crypto Regulation […]
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Drivechain Creator’s Latest Paper Sparks Debate Over Bitcoin’s Future Security
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 19. 00:30
Drivechain developer Paul Sztorc has the cryptocurrency community riled up over his latest blog “Security Budget in the Long Run.” The essay discusses the economics of BTC network fees over a long period of time and suggests rather than giving up the fees to competition, a dominant protocol should collect fees “from all networks.” Also […]
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Privacy Crypto Beam Gets Funding from ‘Japanese LinkedIn’ Recruit
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 22:36
Privacy-oriented crypto Beam has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from “Japan’s equivalent to LinkedIn” Recruit Co., Ltd. Survey: ‘Blockchain’ Was Most Overrated Buzzword of 2018
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 18. 22:31
A survey has determined that advertisers believe the word “blockchain” to have been the most overrated of 2018. This is hardly a surprise as many companies from fields completely unrelated to cryptocurrency claimed to use or test blockchain technology last year with little to show for it. Also Read: In the Daily: Shapeshift Beta, Coinsquare […]
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Blockstream Releases Test Code for Bitcoin Tech Upgrade Schnorr
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 20:55
Schnorr signatures, a code change likely to be one of the biggest coming upgrades to bitcoin, have now gone from a theoretical idea to real code courtesy of technology startup Blockstream. Announced Monday, Blockstream has added a technology known as “MuSig” to its test cryptographic library, making it possible for developers to tinker with the […] Blockstream Releases Test Code for Proposed Bitcoin Tech Upgrade Schnorr
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 20:55
Schnorr signatures are no longer just another idea for improving bitcoin thanks to a new code library from Blockstream. Everything You Should Know About Bitcoin Address Formats
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 18. 20:15
A wallet address, comprising a string of 26-35 alphanumeric characters, is all it takes to send and receive bitcoin. Any bitcoin address can be used to transfer cryptocurrency to any other address on the network, provided the sender’s wallet software supports that address type. With multiple address formats to choose from, and wallet providers and […]
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Bullish Sentiment for Bitcoin As Long Bets Near 11-Month Highs
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 18:05
Bullish bets on bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by value, reached 11-month highs on Monday. Bitmain Announces New 7nm Bitcoin Mining Chip With 29% More Efficiency
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 18. 18:01
On Feb. 18, mining rig manufacturing giant Bitmain Technologies announced its next-generation 7nm ASIC chip for mining SHA-256 cryptocurrencies like BTC and BCH. According to Bitmain, the mining chip, called the BM1397, is more efficient when mining proof of work (PoW) coins and the new chips will be installed in the latest Antminer series of […]
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You Can Now Send Bitcoin Tips Over Lightning on Twitter
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 16:00
When "liking" your favorite tweet isn't enough, you can now send small bitcoin tips via the lightning network. Most of 2017’s Leading Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap Have Crashed Out of the Top 15
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 18. 15:55
Many cryptocurrencies rose and fell during the 2017 bull market and subsequent year of bearish retracement. While the top four crypto assets by market cap have remained the same over the last two years, more than half of the leading markets as of Feb. 19, 2017 have since fallen from the top 15. Also Read: Markets […]
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Will the Crypto Community Torch Jamie Dimon?
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 15:00
The $156 in bitcoin being passed via the "Lighting Torch" is a bigger deal than trillions in JPM Coins would be, writes Michael J. Casey. Will Crypto Torch Jamie Dimon?
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 15:00
The $156 in bitcoin being passed via the "Lighting Torch" is a bigger deal than trillions in JPM Coins would be, writes Michael J. Casey. In the Daily: Shapeshift Beta, Coinsquare Acquisition, Grayscale Investment Report
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 18. 13:42
In this edition of The Daily we cover the beta launch of a new platform from Shapeshift, an acquisition by one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Canada – Coinsquare – and the latest Grayscale digital asset investment report. Also Read: Startups-Focused Law Firm Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash Payments Shapeshift Unveils Beta Noncustodial crypto changing […]
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Bitmain Announces New, More Efficient 7nm Bitcoin Mining Chip
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 13:40
Bitmain Technologies has announced a new 7nm bitcoin mining processor that it says offers a big boost in energy efficiency. Indonesia Passes Rules for Trading of Cryptocurrency Futures
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 12:30
An Indonesian financial watchdog has set out new regulations for the trading of crypto assets on futures exchanges in the country. Markets Update: Cryptocurrencies Bullish Following Possible Higher Lows
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 18. 11:50
The cryptocurrency markets have enjoyed a day of significant bullish action, with only four of the top 80 crypto assets by capitalization posting a 24-hour loss as of this writing. ETH was the strongest performing leading market, comprising the only cryptocurrency in the top 25 by market cap to post a double-digit gain for the […]
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Markets Update: Cryptocurrencies Bullish Following Higher Lows
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 18. 11:50
The cryptocurrency markets have enjoyed a day of significant bullish action, with only four of the top 80 crypto assets by capitalization posting a 24-hour loss as of this writing. ETH was the strongest performing leading market, comprising the only cryptocurrency in the top 25 by market cap to post a double-digit gain for the […]
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Bitcoin Price Passes $3,700 to Hit One-Month High
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 11:00
Bitcoin's high-volume move to one-month highs could be the start of a stronger rally to above key resistance near $3,760. Regulators Explain Why Bitcoin Futures Are Easier to Approve Than Bitcoin ETFs
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 18. 09:47
Commissioners of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have come together to discuss their regulatory approaches to bitcoin futures contracts and bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The two regulators are also open to collaborating on their oversight of crypto investment products. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, […]
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Craig Wright Claims to Be Satoshi in Critical Response to CFTC on Ethereum
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 09:45
In a response to the CFTC, nChain chief scientist Craig Wright has criticized ethereum and restated his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto. Ethereum Scaling Tech Monoplasma Wants to Let Dapps Broadcast Crypto
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 09:00
A new ethereum scaling solution called Monoplasma was announced today by blockchain data platform Streamr. Brock Pierce, Mark Karpeles and the War of Words Over Mt Gox’s Future
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 05:00
Much has been made of a new attempt to launch the failed Mt. Gox exchange. What's true? CoinDesk's Nik De examines the details. Ethereum Core Developer Quits Social Media Over ‘Conflict of Interest’ Attacks
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 03:52
A long-time contributor to the ethereum codebase is taking a step back from social media after tweeting contentious remarks. Ethereum Core Developer Quits Over ‘Conflict of Interest’ Attacks
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 03:52
A long-time contributor to the ethereum codebase is taking a step back from social media after tweeting contentious remarks. Crypto Securities Are Years Away from Mainstream, Technologists Say
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 18. 02:00
Panelists at ETHDenver agree that despite projections, crypto securities lack the current infrastructure to go mainstream. Shift Card Sunsets, Leaving US Crypto Card Users With Few Options
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 17. 21:30
U.S.-based Shift Card, a Visa debit card service that allows people to spend cryptocurrencies held on Coinbase in real-time, will be ceasing operations this April. Shift’s email to customers explains the company hopes to relaunch in the near future, but for now there are few crypto debit card options left for U.S. residents. Also Read: More […]
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Startups-Focused Law Firm Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 17. 18:45
Cryptocurrency ventures that don’t wish to convert their holdings to fiat can now pay for legal services with bitcoin cash (BCH) or bitcoin core (BTC) with Atrium. The corporate law firm, which has helped over 300 startups raise more than $500 million in venture capital, now accepts direct cryptocurrency payments via Bitpay. Also Read: Wikipedia […]
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Startups-Focused Law Firm Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash Payments
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 17. 18:45
Cryptocurrency ventures that don’t wish to convert their holdings to fiat can now pay for legal services with bitcoin cash (BCH) or bitcoin core (BTC) with Atrium. The corporate law firm, which has helped over 300 startups raise more than $500 million in venture capital, now accepts direct cryptocurrency payments via Bitpay. Also Read: Wikipedia […]
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More Than 30% of BTC Traffic Stems from the Veriblock Project
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 17. 16:30
Over the last few weeks, a blockchain project called Veriblock whose protocol piggybacks off the Bitcoin Core (BTC) network has sparked debate. More than a quarter of BTC’s transaction numbers stem from the Veriblock system and the project has been criticized for using the blockchain in this manner. Also Read: Orca Pool Mining Operation Aims to Defend […]
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ConsenSys-Backed Rhombus Reveals New Products for Ethereum Developers
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 17. 15:30
Connecting blockchain with real-world data, Consensys-backed ethereum startup Rhombus announces exclusive new tools for developers at hackathon ETHDenver. How to Outwit Blockchain Analysis and Conceal Your Coins
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 17. 14:21
How do you convert bitcoin that’s associated with your identity into coins with no connection to your name? In an era of enhanced blockchain forensics tools, passing your coins through a few addresses and hoping for the best won’t cut it. Reclaiming your right to privacy and to own bitcoin anonymously calls for a smarter […]
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Rethink, Renew: ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees to Rebrand Crypto Exchange
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 17. 14:00
In a panel discussion on leadership at ethereum hackathon ETHDenver, Erik Voorhees – founder of cryptocurrency exchange platform ShapeShift –spoke frankly about the tough decisions both he and his team have made in recent months. In the Daily: Liberstad Coin, Mining Contracts, Luxembourg Law
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 17. 11:30
In this edition of The Daily, we look at Liberstad’s progress toward building a libertarian community in Norway. The city has just issued its own digital coin. Also, crypto mining contracts have been classified as securities in the Canadian province of Quebec. And in Europe, Luxembourg has adopted a law that protects crypto traders and […]
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Mayer Multiples: The Metric That Helps Call Bitcoin Bubbles and Bottoms
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 17. 10:00
Identifying speculative bubbles or bearish exhaustion may be possible through the use of a fairly new metric known as the Mayer Multiple. Court Reconsiders Ruling After SEC Proves Blockvest Tokens Are Securities
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 17. 05:55
After failing to convince a federal court regarding the nature of Blockvest tokens in the previous hearing, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally convinced the same judge that these tokens are securities. The agency alleges that the firm and its founder made several false claims regarding their token’s regulatory status. Also read: SEC […]
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Court Reconsiders Ruling After SEC Proves Tokens Are Securities
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 17. 05:55
After failing to convince a federal court regarding the nature of Blockvest tokens in the previous hearing, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally convinced the same judge that these tokens are securities. The agency alleges that the firm and its founder made several false claims regarding their token’s regulatory status. Also read: SEC […]
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Orca Pool Mining Operation Aims to Defend Altcoins and Forks From Attacks
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 17. 01:32
Last November the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community witnessed a hash war that resulted in a bifurcation of the main chain. The spat saw one of the first examples of the alpha miner strategy and an attempt to truly test Nakamoto consensus. About a week before the fork, a new mining operation was announced called Shark […]
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Drug Dealer Fights to Prevent Canadian Police From Forfeiting His BTC
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 16. 20:15
A Canadian online drug dealer, snared by an undercover police agent on the dark web, is pleading to be allowed to keep half of the 288 bitcoins that police seized from him as proceeds of crime. With prosecutors seeking a court order to forfeit the crypto stash, worth CAD$1.4 million (US$1.1 million), the 30 year-old […]
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Markets Update: Crypto Traders Still Uncertain After a Week of Consolidation
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 16. 18:01
Cryptocurrency markets are once again riding a long period of consolidation as the last seven days has failed to show any meaningful moves. During our last markets update, digital asset values spiked considerably, gaining billions in one hour on Feb. 8. But a week later cryptocurrencies have offset those gains and most markets have been […]
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Crypto Gains Neutralize
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 16. 18:01
Cryptocurrency markets are once again riding a long period of consolidation as the last seven days has failed to show any meaningful moves. During our last markets update, digital asset values spiked considerably, gaining billions in one hour on Feb. 8. But a week later cryptocurrencies have offset those gains and most markets have been […]
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Market Update: Crypto Gains Neutralize
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 16. 18:01
Cryptocurrency markets are once again riding a long period of consolidation as the last seven days has failed to show any meaningful moves. During our last markets update, digital asset values spiked considerably, gaining billions in one hour on Feb. 8. But a week later cryptocurrencies have offset those gains and most markets have been […]
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Central Bank Digital Currencies Are a Trojan Horse for Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 16. 15:04
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and Bitcoin could scarcely be more different. One is permissioned, the other permissionless; one centralized, the other decentralized; one is censorable, the other censorship-resistant. Despite their dissimilarities, CBDCs might just be the best driver yet for Bitcoin adoption. Also read: Mobile Gifting Platform Swych Announces Cryptocurrency Support CBDCs Are the Best […]
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Bitcoin Is… Bitcoin Just Is What?
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 16. 13:12
What is bitcoin? 40 experts show that 10 years later, it's still a question with a variety of answers. In the Daily: Cryptocurrency Payments, Nvidia Losses, Suspended CFD
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 16. 12:16
In the first edition of The Daily this weekend, we focus on a study estimating that 13 percent of people have used digital coins for payments. We also look at the latest financial report from Nvidia indicating losses due to falling demand for chips used in cryptocurrency mining. Lastly, a broker suspends its crypto CFD […]
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Maker’s MKR Crypto Outperforms in February with 37% Gains
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 16. 11:00
Ethereum-based cryptocurrency Maker is outperforming the broader markets with a 37 percent gain on a month-to-date basis. Metrics May Point to Ether Being Undervalued
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 16. 10:00
There is a dichotomy between theory and practice of what fundamental demand indicators should be driving the price of ether. Mobile Gifting Platform Swych Announces Cryptocurrency Support
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 16. 06:16
On Feb. 15, the Dallas-based mobile gifting company Swych announced it will be accepting cryptocurrencies for payments. Starting next week, instead of using traditional payment processors, Swych users will be able to pay using decentralized digital assets such as BCH, LTC, ETH, BTC, and ETC. Also Read: Bitcoin’s Social Contract Must Be Resilient to the Whims […]
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Post Office in Liechtenstein Now Sells BTC
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 16. 02:05
The government-owned post office in Liechtenstein has begun offering a cryptocurrency exchange service. Initially, the post office in the capital city of Vaduz will sell BTC, with four more cryptocurrencies planned. The service is in partnership with Zug-based Värdex Suisse, the operator of “the largest crypto ATM network in Switzerland.” Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves […]
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Decentralized Finance Emerges as Banner Topic at Ethereum Denver Conference
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 20:00
ETHDenver kicked off with an address by Aave CEO Stani Kulechov about a hot new wave of decentralized finance applications. RSK Sidechain Is Now Secured by 45% of BTC’s Hashrate
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 15. 19:45
On Feb. 14, the cryptocurrency infrastructure organization led by RSK Labs announced the one-year anniversary of the RSK network and highlighted several notable achievements. Over the last 12 months, the project’s merge mining has managed to gather 45 percent of the Bitcoin Core (BTC) network hashrate, making the RSK smart contract system more secure than […]
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Bitcoin Cash-Focused Ifwallet Implements Cash Accounts Name System
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 15. 17:01
Last month, on the 10th anniversary of the Bitcoin genesis block, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) developer Jonathan Silverblood launched his Cashaccount.info platform. The Cash Accounts platform allows users to tether human-readable names to BCH addresses in order to make payments easier. Now the Chinese BCH light client Ifwallet has become the first public wallet with Cash […]
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Apple Hints at Behind-the-Scenes Blockchain Work in New SEC Filing
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 16:15
A new SEC filing from Apple offers a few clues about the tech company's work with blockchain, specifically in the supply chain area. tZERO Is Live, But Volume Is Light and Its Token’s Price Is Down Sharply
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 15:15
Daily trading volume on the recently launched tZERO platform is less than 1% the total supply of the only listed security token. NYSE Arca Filing Kicks Off Countdown for New Bitcoin ETF
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 14:05
The clock just started on the latest effort to launch a bitcoin ETF from NYSE Arca and Bitwise Asset Management. What QuadrigaCX Says About Institutional Crypto Investment
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 14:00
Noelle Acheson looks at the lessons learned for the crypto market following the collapse of the QuadrigaCX exchange. In the Daily: Coinbase Bug Bounty, Tradingview Crypto Dashboard, Bitfinex App Update
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 15. 13:01
In this edition of The Daily, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has paid out a bug bounty of $30,000 for a critical vulnerability. Also, Tradingview has launched a new crypto dashboard allowing traders to track developments in the cryptocurrency markets and digital asset trading platform Bitfinex has released a new version of its mobile app. Also read: […]
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8 Illicit Crypto-Mining Windows Apps Removed From Microsoft Store
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 13:00
Eight apps have been removed from Microsoft's app store after Symantec found they could illicitly mine cryptocurrency. Luxembourg Passes Bill to Give Blockchain Securities Legal Status
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 12:00
Securities issued on blockchains in Luxembourg now have the same legal status as traditional securities, after the passing of a new bill. High Cost Slows Down Bitcoin ATM Growth in Africa
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 15. 11:27
There are more than 4,000 bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) in the world, but only just about 10 (or 0.2 percent) of these are in Africa. In a continent widely touted as the next big growth region for cryptocurrency, could it be that the story of Africa’s growth isn’t as real as many “Africa rising” […]
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Bitcoin’s Sideways Drift Has Shifted Price Recovery Target to $3.7K
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 11:00
Bitcoin's six days in the doldrums has weakened the bull case in the short term, leaving a target of $3,700 for a resumed rally. Nvidia Says Crypto Drop-Off Help Drive ‘Disappointing’ Fourth Quarter
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 10:20
Graphics card maker Nvidia has said the downturn in sales to crypto miners drove a drop in revenue in Q4, despite a record year overall. Nvidia Says Crypto Drop-Off Helped Drive ‘Disappointing’ Fourth Quarter
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 10:20
Graphics card maker Nvidia has said the downturn in sales to crypto miners drove a drop in revenue in Q4, despite a record year overall. Coinsquare Acquires Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchange StellarX
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 09:35
Canada-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare has acquired decentralized exchange StellarX and will seek to license it in Bermuda. How SABRE Tech Can Stop Hackers From Splitting Bitcoin Into Two
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 08:15
Hackers could attack bitcoin with a flood of data, but researchers say they have a solution in the form of a relay network called SABRE. Indian Blockchain Summit Draws Policy Makers to Speed up Crypto Regulation
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 15. 05:35
An Indian government-supported blockchain summit is drawing many policy makers with the aim to speed up the development of cryptocurrency regulation in the country. Among expected participants are officials from the Indian Ministry of Finance and the panel currently tasked with drafting the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Moves Crypto Hearing, Community […]
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Russia’s Minister of Justice: Cryptocurrencies Don’t Need to Be Legally Defined Yet
Bitcoin News
2019. Feb. 15. 03:05
Russia’s stance on cryptocurrency remains unclear after the Minister of Justice this week announced that there is still no need to formalize crypto-related legislation. This is because digital assets cannot be used as a means of payment, it asserts, because the constitution forbids it. Also Read: Over 50 Bitcoin ATMs Operate Legally in Russia, Study Finds […]
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‘Make Bitcoin Fun Again’: New Lightning App Lets You Buy Pizza With BTC
CoinDesk
2019. Feb. 15. 02:00
Using the Lightning Network, more than 150 people bought Domino's pizza with bitcoin this week. 
