Bitcoin Brokerage River Financial Raises $17M: SEC Filings
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 18:31
River Financial's equity sale comes as the high-end brokerage embarks on a major hiring push. Bitcoin Is Now a Trillion-Dollar Asset: Where Do We Go From Here?
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 18:15
The milestone isn’t just psychological, and potentially opens entire new groups of investors who couldn’t participate previously. Money Reimagined: Tucker Carlson Is Right About Financial Privacy
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 18:12
Say what you will about the Fox News host, but he deserves credit for highlighting Bank of America’s transaction snooping, writes Marc Hochstein. The Business of Art and How NFTs Will Change It, With Nanne Dekking
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:55
With big brands like Christie’s auction house and the National Basketball Association getting involved and some tokens already selling for six-figure sums, the question isn't if NFTs will force a very old industry to adopt some very new practices, it's when. Why Everyone Wants an Invite to Clubhouse Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:51
The 11-month old audio app is the latest vector for crypto adoption – memes and all. Here's why everyone wants in. Bitcoin Is Worth $1T and OKCoin Delists BCH and BSV
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:41
Bitcoin, now worth more than most U.S. corporations, first reached "dollar parity" 10 years ago. Austrian Regulator Reports Rise in Crypto Fraud
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:36
The FMA reports two-thirds of the investment fraud reports filed in 2020 were related to cryptocurrency and digital currency trading products. Bitcoin’s Price Surge Accelerates After Passing Milestone of $1T Market Value
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 17:24
The price could go higher, unless traders start taking profits. Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 19, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 16:45
With the market cap of bitcoin breaking above $1T for the first time plus a look at the emerging asset class known as NFTs, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Ethereum Core Developers Eye Mid-April for ‘Berlin’ Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 16:42
The hard fork will facilitate live swapping Ethereum from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake blockchain. MicroStrategy Raises $1.05B in Latest Debt-for-Bitcoin Offering
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 16:04
MicroStrategy's business strategy is to buy as much bitcoin as it possibly can. Bitcoin Market Value Tops $1T as Price Passes $53,697
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 15:40
A year ago, bitcoin's market value was $178 billion. First Mover: Bitcoin Meets ‘Torrent’ as Lowly Binance Coin Gets $40B Valuation
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 15:03
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance's in-house BNB tokens have shot to a $40 billion valuation, ranking them third among digital assets behind bitcoin and Ethereum's ether. OKCoin Delists Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV to Avoid ‘Misleading’ New Bitcoin Clients
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 15:00
It became a choice between protecting Bitcoin’s open-source ethos or championing free-market fundamentals. In the end, community won out.
Even Skeptics May Need to Consider Crypto Exposure: WSJ’s Heard on the Street
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 14:08
Cryptocurrency's viability as an investment may not be in its value as an asset but in the way the financial world is evolving because of it. A Sudden Loss of Faith in Tether Would Pose Risk to Bitcoin, JPMorgan Says
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 13:27
"If any issues arise that could affect the willingness or ability of both domestic and foreign investors to use USDT, the most likely result would be a severe liquidity shock to the broader cryptocurrency market," the report says. Second Canadian Bitcoin ETF Begins Trading on TSX Today
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 13:09
This is the second bitcoin ETF approved to trade in Canada. Kiss’ Gene Simmons Buys $300,000 Worth of Cardano
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 13:00
The Kiss bassist and frontman says he believes in Cardano because of its affordability compared with other cryptocurrencies. Volvo Owner Geely and Concordium in JV to Offer Blockchain Services, Apps in China
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 12:20
Geely will own 80% of the venture while Concordium will own the rest. New Jersey Crime Watchdog Says Crypto ATMs Need More Regulation
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 19. 12:01
State regulation of crypto ATMs is poor and federal laws aren't much better, the commission said in a report. Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 18, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 16:15
With the both of the top two cryptocurrencies setting new record high prices plus a look at what dogecoin says about our world, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
What Happens if All Stablecoin Users Have to Be Identified?
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:47
If the U.S. reins in pseudonymity in stablecoin transactions (as seems possible) there could be big implications for the crypto industry, says our columnist. BitPay to Pay $500K to Settle OFAC Sanction Violation Charges
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:45
BitPay is accused of facilitating over 2,100 transactions with individuals in sanctioned nations. Nvidia Redesigns Graphics Cards to Limit Their Use in Ethereum Mining
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:30
Nvidia is also launching Cryptocurrency Mining Processors (CMP) specifically for Ethereum miners. Bill Gates Says He’s ‘Neutral’ on Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:25
Gates has previously criticized cryptocurrencies and said he'd short bitcoin "if there was an easy way to do it." Libra Co-Creator’s VC Firm Co-Leads $12M Round in ‘Decentralized GitHub’
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 15:00
“Web 3 developers should be building on open protocols,” NFX General Partner Morgan Beller said of Radicle, a platform for crypto-native code collaboration. First Mover: Who ISN’T Dabbling as Bitcoin Passes $52K, Ether Tops $1,900
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 14:31
The $8.7 trillion-asset BlackRock is "dabbling" in cryptocurrencies – becoming the norm as bitcoin and ether rally to all-time high prices. Bitcoin May Be a Better Investment Than Gold, Says DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 14:30
Gundlach has previously said, "I don't believe in bitcoin." ‘Evil VASP’ Simulation Preps Crypto Exchanges for FATF Travel Rule
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 14:00
Backed by CipherTrace, TRISA looks to get virtual asset service providers (VASPs) ready for new anti-money laundering rules. Russia’s Digital Ruble Model to Get Bank-Friendly Redesign
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 13:43
Banks had feared being drained of liquidity under the original concept for the digital currency. No, Bitcoin Is Nothing Like the South Sea Bubble
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 13:25
Those who compare Bitcoin to the great bubbles of the past need to check the historical books. This moment is very different. Safello Partnership Enables Direct Crypto Purchases From Users’ Bank Accounts
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 12:54
A new tie-up with payments firm Klarna brings the exchange access to more than 5,000 banks across Europe. How Crypto Transforms Prediction Markets
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 12:09
Betting can be used to predict the future. That's the crazy idea behind prediction markets. Here's how they work and where cryptocurrency fits into the picture.
Kia Motors America Victim of Ransomware Attack Demanding $20M in Bitcoin, Report Claims
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 11:56
BleepingComputer claims to have evidence that the ransomware gang DoppelPaymer is demanding 404 BTC from the car firm. Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Has Started Accepting Bitcoin, Ether for Tax Payments
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 11:26
Local firm Bitcoin Suisse has partnered with the canton of Zug, converting cryptocurrency tax payments into Swiss francs. Ether Looks Overleveraged as Cryptocurrency Hits New High Over $1,900
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 10:34
Ether's derivative market looks overheating amid the cryptocurrency's rally to new record highs. Top Auction House Christie’s to Accept Ether Cryptocurrency for Digital Art Sale
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 10:16
The sale gives Christie's a chance to "dip its toes" in crypto, said a New York representative. Malaysian Bitcoin Mining Gang Stole Over $2M in Electricity, Say Police
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 09:40
Police seized 1,746 bitcoin mining machines across 21 premises in raids this week. Chinese Retailer Goes From Bubble Tea to Crypto Mining in Unlikely Pivot
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 09:15
Urban Tea has hired two new executives ahead of its expansion into cryptocurrency mining. How Staking and Eth 2.0 Makes the Ethereum Economy More ‘Sustainable’
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 09:00
In this episode, Christine Kim and Will Foxley discuss with David Hoffman, the co-founder of Bankless, the market implications of a dual Ethereum blockchain and what new realities staking presents to the long-term value proposition of ether. How Staking and Eth 2.0 Makes the Ethereum Economy More “Sustainable”
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 09:00
In this episode, Christine Kim and Will Foxley discuss with David Hoffman, the co-founder of Bankless, the market implications of a dual Ethereum blockchain and what new realities staking presents to the long-term value proposition of ether. Robinhood to Allow Deposits, Withdrawals for Cryptos Including Dogecoin
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 08:35
Currently, users of the popular trading app can only buy and sell cryptocurrencies within their Robinhood accounts. Japan’s SBI Investing ‘Eight-Figure’ Sum in Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 00:07
SBI's digital assets subsidiary will lead a round that will have raised around $30 million for the Swiss firm over six months. US Lawmakers Looking Into China’s Role in GameStop Pump: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 18. 00:00
Some Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee want to look into Reddit’s ties to Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent and Robinhood rival Moomoo. Cosmos Upgrades to Stargate: Another 2017 ICO Very Nearly Completes Its Vision
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 22:57
The last step before inter-blockchain communication goes live early Thursday. Why We Should Take Dogecoin Seriously
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 22:27
Dogecoin's rise reflects the power of collective belief and a longing for a more ideal form of crypto.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rallies On After Passing $50K Psychological Level to $52K
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 21:40
Bitcoin's price is in uncharted territory while its volatility remains high. Mining Machine Manufacturer Ebang to Start Mining Bitcoins for Itself
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 20:48
The new venture is expected to increase revenue and "optimize" its product offering structure. SecretSwap Is the Secret Network’s Answer to DeFi Privacy
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 20:08
SecretSwap works similarly to Uniswap or SushiSwap but also has privacy benefits.
Coinbase Trades at a $77B Valuation as BTC Heads Towards a $1T Market Cap
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 20:00
An overview of key news, from a new DeFi Index fund for accredited investors to bitcoin shrugging off growing Treasury yields. Bitcoin Taproot Upgrade Nailed Down for July, but Some Finer Details Still Aren’t Finalized
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 19:30
The finalized code for Taproot will be shipped in March, but will it house the “user activated soft fork” feature that threatened to activate SegWit? Tesla Tapped Coinbase for $1.5B Bitcoin Buy: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 18:42
Coinbase is emerging as a major player in corporate America's march toward bitcoin. Automated Crypto Investing App Coinseed Faces Fraud Charges in NY, SEC Lawsuits
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 18:15
Coinseed allegedly bilked investors of $1 million through false statements, hidden fees and a flopped token. Automated Crypto Investing App Coinseed Faces Fraud Charges in NY, SEC Suits
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 18:15
Coinseed allegedly bilked investors of $1 million through false statements, hidden fees and a flopped token. How to Bring Off-Chain Assets to DeFi
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 17:55
Institutions are interested in DeFi for off-chain assets, such as real estate. Here, from our columnist, are some issues they might consider. Blockchain Bites: Why Buy an NFT?
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 17:54
Investors may be realizing the same deflationary market mechanisms that apply to bitcoin’s scarcity creates similar opportunities in NFTs. Ethereum’s Favorite Lossless Lottery Will Airdrop Its POOL Token Today
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 17:49
The distribution was designed to reward small depositors on PoolTogether who stayed in a long time. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, UBS Are Trading an ETP Tied to Polkadot’s Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 17:40
The purchases suggest institutional investors’ appetite for crypto exposure in the bull market goes far beyond bitcoin, or even ether. DOJ Charges 3 North Korean Hackers With Stealing $100M+ From Crypto Firms
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 16:54
The hackers allegedly stole over $1.3 billion overall through various schemes. Bitcoin Poised for Short-Term Gains Past $51K as MicroStrategy Upsizes Debt Deal
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 16:25
Markets think the latest bull run will continue. Bitcoin News Roundup for Feb. 17, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 16:25
With BTC surpassing $51K and analysts remaining bullish on the price, CoinDesk’s Market Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Russia’s Crypto Tax Bill Passes First Reading at State Duma
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 15:53
The bill proposes to recognise cryptocurrency as property for purposes of taxation. DJ 3LAU to Auction Full Album Tokenized on Ethereum Blockchain
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 15:30
3LAU is partnering with blockchain platform Origin to launch an auction for the Ultraviolet Vinyl NFT Collection. Mastercard Launches Prepaid Card for World’s First CBDC in Bahamas
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 15:22
The Bahamian Sand Dollar can now be used for payments anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Coinbase Hires Former Stripe Exec as Chief Compliance Officer
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 15:00
Melissa Strait will take charge of Coinbase's compliance initiatives ahead of its planned public listing. Why the US Needs Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 14:30
Elon Musk and other VIPs have endorsed it. Here's why the Federal Reserve should seriously consider BTC for its balance sheet. First Mover: What’s Next After Bitcoin Hits $50K? Another $1K Gain
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 14:18
Analysts are still mostly bullish on the cryptocurrency's price, even at lofty levels compared with those just a few months ago. Bitcoin’s Price Volatility May Hamper Its Progress Above $50K, JPMorgan Says
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 14:13
The bank's analysts pointed to gold's much lower volatility. Crypto Wallet Startup Blockchain.com Raises $120M From Investors Including Google Ventures
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 13:55
Blockchain.com said the institutional backing will power an increasingly institutional-minded business. Coinbase, Readying for Public Listing, Gets $77B Valuation From Nasdaq Private Market
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 13:42
Last week’s settlement price of $303 per share would make Coinbase bigger than NYSE-owner ICE. Bitwise Launches DeFi Crypto Index Fund
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 13:35
The fund bets on 10 Ethereum-based protocols angling to shape the future of finance. Central Bank Digital Currencies May Drive Cash ‘Shadow Economy’ to Crypto: Reuters
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 13:17
"Shadow economy" participants, those who use deal mostly in hard cash for anonymity's sake, are unlikely to be drawn to using a CBDC, according to a Reuters column. MicroStrategy Boosts Latest Debt-for-Bitcoin Offering to $900M
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 13:06
The firm has already bought 70,784 bitcoin, an amount now worth around $3.6 billion. What Is a Flash Loan?
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 12:31
A guide to one of DeFi's most innovative and controversial features. Valid Points: How CME Ether Futures Work and Why They Matter
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 12:30
A financially settled and U.S. regulated ether futures product makes all the difference. Dubai Free Zone Becomes First UAE Government Entity to Accept Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 12:09
The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin.
India Plans Twin Taxes on Exchanges and Traders Before Passing Crypto Bill: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 11:26
A senior Finance Ministry official told a newspaper that taxation does not necessarily imply legality. World’s Oldest Central Bank Extends Digital Currency Test Till 2022
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 10:12
Sweden's Riksbank said it would continue work with Accenture on a potential e-krona digital currency until next year. Diginex Connects Crypto Exchanges and Electronic Trading Firms With New Platform
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 10:00
The crypto services firm is connecting high-frequency traders who use electronic trading platforms to crypto exchanges. Head of St Louis Fed Says Bitcoin Not a Challenge to US Dollar’s Global Dominance
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 09:13
James Bullard also likened bitcoin to gold as a safe-haven asset. Bitcoin Hits New High Above $51K, Shrugging Off Rising Bond Yields
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 08:31
Rising bond yields are a threat to prices of hedge assets, but bitcoin is soaring as gold falls. Japan’s SBI Investing ‘Eight-Figure’ Sum in Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 00:00
SBI's digital assets subsidiary will lead a round that will have raised around $30 million for the Swiss firm over six months. Kakao to Record Private Securities on Its Own Blockchain as NFTs
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 17. 00:00
The move will aid South Korea's OTC securities market. Most Finance Chiefs Still Balk at Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet: Survey
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 22:30
Bitcoin's legendary volatility is seen as a major concern barring corporate investments, according to Gartner. Cult Toy Brand Superplastic Launches NFT Collection on Nifty Gateway
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 22:04
Instagram-famous artists Janky and Guggimon are bringing their tripped-out aesthetics to non-fungible tokens. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Remains Around $48.5K Amid Flat Trading Activity
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 21:33
“We are at all-time-highs territory [and] the market still has to make up its mind" about next resistance or supporting levels, says one broker. Evolve Becomes Second Canadian Issuer to Win Approval for Bitcoin ETF
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 21:30
It may encourage U.S. regulators to approve their first bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Bitcoin se recupera de su caída y alcanza los $50K
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 20:37
De acuerdo a analistas, la criptomoneda necesitará una mayor cantidad de compras al contado para mantenerse por encima de esa marca Beeple NFT to Be Auctioned by Christie’s
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 19:54
Christie's is partnering with digital marketplace MakersPlace to auction the work of a renowned crypto artist. How Dogecoin Became So Popular
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 19:26
Mia Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Elon Musk and Gene Simmons are just a handful of celebrities that can't get enough of the dog-themed cryptocurrency. Taking Stock of How Far Crypto Has Come
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 18:51
Crypto has financial, technological and human capital. But, for now, it lacks a compelling mainstream narrative, says a European VC. Bitcoin Mining Farms in Texas Offline From Winter Storm
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 18:28
A rare winter storm in Texas has knocked out most of the bitcoin mining facilities in the Lone Star State. Here Comes the Virtual Real Estate Boom
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 17:59
With NFTs taking off and the real real estate market buffeted by COVID-19, virtual worlds like Decentraland could be well placed to capitalize. Coinbase Opens Waitlist for Ethereum 2.0 Staking
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 17:45
Coinbase is the latest exchange to offer staking services for the rebooted Ethereum network. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Volatility Hasn’t Shaken Out Institutions
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 17:24
Bitcoin set a new high above $50,000 after erratic trading earlier this week, though options markets are not anticipating a drawdown anytime soon. After Breaching $50K, Bitcoin Gives Up Earlier Gains
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 17:12
Markets still remain bullish; retail traders take to derivatives. Popular Crypto App Found to Have Ties to Data Tracking Company: Report
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 16:55
Bitcoin Ticker Widget and a clone of Steemit were found to contain data trackers. Is $50,000 BTC the Beginning of a Bitcoin Supercycle?
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 16:46
As bitcoin reaches a new milestone all-time high, NLW asks whether we’ve broken out of a traditional halving-based market cycle to something bigger. Tesla’s Bitcoin Buy May Lead to Widespread Corporate Adoption – Eventually: Wedbush
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 16:43
The firm called the leading cryptocurrency "the start of a new age on the digital currency front." Digital Asset Manager Grayscale Expands Leadership Team With Trio of C-Suite Hires
CoinDesk
2021. Feb. 16. 16:00
The digital currency asset manager's new executives bring with them experience at firms such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Ripple Labs. 
