South Korea’s Upbit Becomes Latest Exchange to Delist Privacy Coins
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 21:34
Upbit support for monero, dash, zcash and others will end Monday, Sept. 30. Seed CX Slashes Rates as Crypto Trading Fee War Looms
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 18:00
Cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX has cut fees as competition piles into the profitable crypto trading space. CipherTrace Scout App Takes Crypto Investigations Mobile
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 15:45
Blockchain forensics firm CipherTrace has developed a mobile tool for flagging bitcoin and ethereum tokens with a criminal past. CME Group Is Launching Bitcoin Options Early in 2020
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 13:12
Derivatives marketplace CME Group says it will offer options on its bitcoin futures contracts starting in the first quarter of next year. Verizon Just Won a Patent to Create Virtual SIMs on a Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 13:00
Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards. Wells Fargo’s Stablecoin ‘Faster, Cheaper’ Than SWIFT, Says Exec
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 12:00
Wells Fargo’s innovation lead says the bank’s new digital cash for internal transfers is faster and more efficient than SWIFT. Bitcoin’s $780 Price Recovery Makes Friday’s Close Pivotal
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 11:00
Bitcoin’s recovery from an 18-day low has neutralized the bearish setup, but a strong follow-through is needed to put the bulls back in charge. First Singapore Bank Joins JPMorgan’s Blockchain Payments Initiative
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 10:30
JPMorgan's blockchain payments network has just onboarded its first Singapore-based bank, OCBC. Venezuela’s Maduro Mandates Petro Use in Funding of Housing Project
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 09:30
Venezuela's president has ordered his pet cryptocurrency, the petro, to be used in funding an ongoing housing initiative. Venezuela’s Maduro Mandates Petro Use in Funding of Social Housing Project
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 09:30
Venezuela's president has ordered his pet cryptocurrency, the petro, to be used in funding an ongoing housing initiative. Korean Conglomerate CJ Develops Blockchain for Music Copyright
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 08:00
CJ, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is developing a blockchain-based music copyright management system. Ripple Avoids Securities Question in Motion to Dismiss XRP Lawsuit
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 06:30
Ripple avoided arguments over whether XRP is a security in its new motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit. What the Holy Land Reveals About Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 06:00
Israel's political backdrop gave attendees of Tel Aviv Blockchain Week an opportunity to ponder the duality of the bitcoin movement. LINK @La__Cuen reports Byrne Sells Overstock Stake to Buy Crypto and Battle ‘Deep State’
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 02:35
Former Overstock CO Patrick Byrne dumped his 13% stake in the company he founded to buy cryptocurrency and gold as he prepares to battle his enemies. Genesis Trading Acquires Quant Investment Firm Qu Capital
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 20. 00:20
Digital currency trader and lender Genesis expanded its trading and research capabilities by acquiring New York-based quantitative investment firm Qu Capital. Game Maker Electronic Arts Trolls Crypto Twitter
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 22:00
EA posted an enigmatic tweet that turned crypto twitter on its head. SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at Congress Hearing Next Week
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 22:00
The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week. SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at US Congress Hearing Next Week
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 22:00
The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week. Coinbase Considers Listing Telegram, Polkadot Cryptocurrencies Among Others
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 21:23
Some of the coins under consideration, such as Telegram, are not yet live. Coinbase Considering Listing Telegram and Polkadot Cryptocurrencies Among Others
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 21:23
Some of the coins under consideration, such as Telegram, are not yet live. Loom Network Is Bringing DeFi to Tron, Binance Chains
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 19:30
Dai will first join tron and then binance chain, the blockchain hosted by crypto exchange Binance. Iranian Government Proposes Annual License for Bitcoin and Crypto Miners
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 18:45
Government documents reveal a draft proposal for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran. China’s Crypto Czar: Facebook-Led Libra ‘Might Be Unstoppable’
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 18:30
China’s cryptocurrency czar says the world powers do not welcome Facebook’s Libra, but the stablecoin’s advance might now be unstoppable. Chinese Crypto Czar: Facebook-Led Libra ‘Might Be Unstoppable’
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 18:30
China’s cryptocurrency czar believes that the world powers do not welcome Facebook’s Libra, but the stablecoin’s advance might now be unstoppable. Square Crypto Hires Lightning, Libra Developers for ‘Bitcoin Dream Team’
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 17:17
The Square Crypto team announced three more developer hires on Thursday, pulling from major companies in the crypto space. Lightning Wallet Zap Launches in-App OTC Desk for Bitcoin Buyers
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 17:00
With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges. SEC Chair Clayton: Bitcoin Needs ‘Better Regulation’ Before Major Exchange Listing
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 16:43
Better regulation is needed around bitcoin markets before they can be traded on major exchanges, the head of the SEC said on Thursday. Bank of America Joins Marco Polo Blockchain Trade Network
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 13:00
The sixth-largest U.S. company has joined Marco Polo, a consortium working to bring efficiencies to international trade using blockchain tech. ‘Panda’ Crypto Malware Group Has Nabbed $100K in Monero Since 2018
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 12:30
Cisco Talos has identified a group behind a spate of cryptocurrency-mining malware attacks targeting enterprise networks globally. Bitcoin Price Dips to $9.6K as Bear Cross Looms
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 11:03
Bitcoin slipped to an 18-day low today, as a key indicator threatens to turn bearish for the first time in a year. Arab Bank’s Swiss Arm is Launching Cryptocurrency Services
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 10:15
The Swiss branch of one of the top financial institutions in the Middle East is launching a suite of cryptocurrency-based services. North Korea Plans Bitcoin-Like Cryptocurrency to Sidestep Sanctions
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 09:30
The regime linked with major hacks of crypto exchanges is reportedly building its own token to get around the tough international sanctions. Ether Just Had Its Longest Winning Run Since Late May
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 09:10
Ether, the native cryptocurrency of ethereum, has just logged its longest daily run of price gains in nearly four months. Abra to Add Cash-to-Crypto Outlets at All Philippines 7-Elevens
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 08:27
Investment app provider Abra is to sell cryptocurrency for cash at 6,000 outlets across the Philippines, including all 7-Eleven stores. Everyone’s Worst Fears About EOS Are Proving True
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 08:00
Early supporters of EOS, the world's seventh-largest blockchain by market cap, are leaving. Here's why. Binance to Add Fiat-to-Crypto OTC Trading in a Month, Co-Founder Says
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 19. 03:15
As the world's largest exchange continue to do deals and build products, it indicates that fiat-to-crypto OTC trading will soon be available. DOJ Brings Extortion Charges Against Early Advisor to Ethereum, tZero
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 21:10
U.S. law enforcement has charged an early supporter of the ethereum project and former advisor to Overstock’s tZero with extortion. Israeli Startup Creates Offline Crypto Wallet with Online Connectivity
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 20:52
Israeli startup GK8 unveiled a cold-storage crypto wallet with on-network transfer capabilities. SEC Charges Token Sale Platform ICOBox With Securities Violations
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 20:46
The SEC has charged ICOBox and its founder with violating securities and registration requirements with its token sale and operations. New Bitcoin Mutual Fund Eases Crypto for Wary Asian Investors
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 19:26
A new mutual fund will provide crypto currency access to accredited investors in Asia who are very interested but slow to buy the coins directly. New Bitcoin Mutual Fund Eases Crypto Investing for Eager-Yet-Wary Asian Investors
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 19:26
A new mutual fund will provide crypto currency access to accredited investors in Asia who are very interested but slow to buy the coins directly. Litecoin Non-Profit to Hold Undisclosed Treasury Sum with Crypto Lender
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 17:11
The Litecoin Foundation has tapped Celsius Network, a blockchain-based crypto lending program, to become its preferred crypto wallet. Litecoin Foundation to Hold Undisclosed Treasury Sum with Crypto Lender
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 17:11
The Litecoin Foundation has tapped Celsius Network, a blockchain-based crypto lending program, to become its preferred crypto wallet. Binance Is Pitching Its Stablecoin as a Government-Friendly Libra Competitor
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 16:00
Binance is now positioning its Venus stablecoin project as an alternative to Facebook's Libra, a month after downplaying any suggestions of rivalry. Decentralized Employment Ecosystem Opolis to Integrate MakerDAO’s Dai Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 14:45
Opolis received a grant from MakerDAO to integrate its Dai cryptocurrency into its decentralized employer ecosystem for payroll and benefits. Germany Passes National Policy to Explore Blockchain But Limit Stablecoins
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 14:27
Germany's cabinet has passed a national strategy for exploring blockchain tech, while limiting the threat of stablecoins like Facebook's Libra. These iAngels Are Bringing New Heavyweights Into Bitcoin Investing
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 13:30
The three women behind Israeli investment platform iAngels are promoting crypto adoption by connecting with traditional investors. Overstock to Restructure Ex-CEO’s Crypto Dividend to End Lockup
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 12:54
The online retail giant is to drop trading restrictions for its digital asset-based dividend instigated by former CEO Patrick Byrne. Overstock to Restructure Ex-CEO’s Crypto Dividend to End 6-Month Lockup
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 12:54
The online retail giant is to drop trading restrictions for its digital asset-based dividend instigated by former CEO Patrick Byrne. People With Least Knowledge Most Positive on Crypto’s Future: ING
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 11:40
People with less knowledge about cryptocurrency are the most likely to be positive on its future, according to research from Dutch bank ING. People With Least Knowledge Most Positive on Crypto’s Future: ING Survey
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 11:40
People with less knowledge about cryptocurrency are the most likely to be positive on its future, according to research from Dutch bank ING. Bitcoin May Be Building for Move as Price Volatility Nears 5-Month Low
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 11:00
Bitcoin’s volatility has hit the lowest level in over four months – a price squeeze that may force a big move either way. Decentralized Employment Ecosystem Opolis to Integrate MakerDAO’s Dai Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 10:45
Opolis received a grant from MakerDAO to integrate its Dai cryptocurrency into its decentralized employer ecosystem for payroll and benefits for the gig economy. Craig Wright ‘in Discussions’ to Settle Multi-Billion-Dollar Court Case
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 09:45
Craig Wright, the entrepreneur who controversially claims he is Satoshi Nakamoto, is moving to settle the $10 billion Kleiman court case. Craig Wright ‘in Discussions’ to Settle Multi-Billion Dollar Court Case
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 09:45
Craig Wright, the entrepreneur who controversially claims he is Satoshi Nakamoto, is moving to settle the $10 billion Kleiman court case. New York Among 13 States Excluded as Binance.US Opens for Registrations
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 08:15
The U.S. arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance is opening for registration and deposits on Wednesday. European Space Agency Backs Blockchain Satellite Project
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 06:00
Blockchain startup SpaceChain won a 60K euro grant from the European Space Agency to investigate use-cases for their satellite-based wallet system. Huobi Expands Crypto Exchange to Argentina Amid Peso Devaluation
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 05:15
Crypto exchange Huobi is expanding to Argentina as cryptocurrencies gain acceptance in the region as a hedge against the infamous inflationary peso. Messaging App LINE’s Crypto Exchange Goes Live for 80 Million Users in Japan
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 03:00
Messaging giant LINE has officially launched a crypto exchange service to its 80 million users based in Japan. LINE Officially Launches Crypto Exchange for 80 Million Users in Japan
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 03:00
Messaging giant LINE has officially launched a crypto exchange service to its 80 million users based in Japan. Ether, XRP Rise to 1-Month Highs While Bitcoin Falls
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 18. 01:30
Ether, XRP rise to 1-Month highs despite bitcoin's poor performance in recent weeks. VanEck, SolidX Withdraw Bitcoin ETF Proposal From SEC Review
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 21:40
VanEck and SolidX just pulled their bitcoin ETF proposal a month before the SEC would have to approve or reject it. CoinDesk to Move Into Same Building as Owner Digital Currency Group
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 20:55
Employees at crypto news publication CoinDesk were told Tuesday that the firm is moving into the same building as its parent, Digital Currency Group. China’s Inner Mongolia to Shutter ‘Illegal’ Bitcoin Miners by October
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 18:59
China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region is carrying out an inspection to eliminate “illegal” bitcoin mining operations by October. Inner Mongolia to Shutter ‘Illegal’ Bitcoin Miners by October as China Cracks Down on Industry
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 18:59
China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region is carrying out an inspection to eliminate “illegal” bitcoin mining operations by October. CFTC Taps Coinbase Lawyer to Head Division Overseeing Bitcoin Futures
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 13:56
New CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert has named Coinbase general counsel Dorothy DeWitt as the agency's new director of market oversight. Coinbase-Backed ConsenSys Alum Aims to Build GitHub for Web3
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 13:00
Harrison Hines, a former ConsenSys token guru, is building a developer hub for the decentralized web via his startup Terminal. Ex-CFTC Chair ‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo Joins Digital Chamber Trade Group
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 13:00
Former CFTC chairman Christopher Giancarlo has joined the advisory board of the Chamber of Digital Commerce. Wells Fargo to Pilot Dollar-Linked Stablecoin for Internal Settlement
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 12:20
U.S.-based financial giant Wells Fargo is developing a digital dollar that will run on the firm’s first blockchain platform. Wells Fargo to Pilot Dollar-Linked Crypto for Internal Settlement
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 12:20
U.S.-based financial giant Wells Fargo is developing a cryptocurrency that will run on the firm’s first blockchain platform. Will Bitcoin’s Price Rally After Federal Reserve Rate Cut?
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 11:00
Bitcoin is down again, but observers believe the losses could be reversed after a U.S. interest rate cut expected Wednesday. BIS Paper Makes Case for ‘Embedded’ Regulation in Blockchain Markets
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 10:40
An economist at the Bank for International Settlements has come out in favor of building regulation into blockchain-based financial markets. Binance Makes Strategic Investment in Chinese Crypto Media Firm
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 09:33
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has made an undisclosed investment in Chinese media and data source Mars Finance. AssetBlock Launches Tokenized Property Trading on Algorand Blockchain
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 08:00
Real estate startup AssetBlock has launched a new platform for trading commercial properties linked to tokens on the Algorand blockchain. The First Yearlong ICO for EOS Raised $4 Billion. The Second? Just $2.8 Million
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 04:00
LiquidApps, an EOS scaling project, imitated Block.One's record-setting ICO strategy but has been met with far less investor interest. Hedera Hashgraph, Touted as High-Speed Blockchain Alternative, Now Live
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 00:00
Hedera Hashgraph has launched its long-awaited public network, backed by major corporations and promising faster transactions than any blockchain.
Hedera Hashgraph, Touted as High-Speed Blockchain Alternative, Goes Live
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 17. 00:00
Hedera Hashgraph has launched its long-awaited public network, backed by major corporations and promising faster transactions than any blockchain.
BitPay Now Lets Merchants Accept Ethereum’s Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 22:48
“This truly opens up a new world of possibilities for the Ethereum ecosystem," said Ethereum co-founder and creator Vitalik Buterin. Processor BitPay Now Lets Merchants Accept Ethereum’s Cryptocurrency
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 22:48
“This truly opens up a new world of possibilities for the Ethereum ecosystem," said Ethereum co-founder and creator Vitalik Buterin. Blockchain For Ethical Practices Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 21:53
OpenSC, a platform implementing blockchain to track commodities that impact environmental issues, has raised $4 million in funding. Cryptocurrency Dash to Begin Trading on Coinbase Pro
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 16:54
Deposits will be accepted today followed by trading on Tuesday at 16:00 UTC. Facebook’s David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra ‘Threat’
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 13:04
The head of Facebook's Calibra has spoken out to "debunk" allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations' fiscal sovereignty. Harbor Tokenizes Real Estate Funds Worth $100 Million on Ethereum
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 13:00
Harbor has created tokens on the ethereum blockchain representing the shares of four real estate funds worth $100 million. Deutsche Bank Joins JPMorgan’s Crypto Payments Network
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 12:00
JPMorgan's blockchain-based interbank payments initiative, IIN, has added Deutsche Bank as its latest member, bringing the total to 320 banks. Bitcoin’s Record Hash Rate May Hint at Price Gains to Come
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 11:00
Bitcoin's latest bout of consolidation may end up with bullish breakout, as a key metric of miner confidence has hit all-time highs. European Countries Step Up Response to Facebook’s Libra
Bitcoin News
2019. Sep. 16. 10:30
The European Central Bank (ECB) and a number of countries in the region have stepped up their efforts in response to Facebook’s Libra, which has revived a competing ECB project for instant payments. As Facebook engages Switzerland’s financial regulator, the ECB clarifies how Libra can be regulated under EU laws. Also read: India’s Popular ‘Who […]
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OKEX Korea Drops 5 Privacy Cryptocurrencies Citing FATF Rules
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 10:01
The Korean arm of the exchange has dropped support for privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies including monero, zcash and dash. OKEX Korea Drops 5 Privacy Coins Citing FATF Rules
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 10:01
The Korean arm of the exchange has dropped support for privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies including monero, zcash and dash. PR: Bitcoin.com Announces Partnership With Telecommunications Manufacturer HTC
Bitcoin News
2019. Sep. 16. 09:30
Bitcoin.com, one of the world’s oldest and most established cryptocurrency innovators with over 4.5 million wallet holders worldwide, and leading telecommunications manufacturer HTC have announced the beginning of a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership to drive innovation and adoption of crypto technologies.
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HTC’s Blockchain Phone Now Supports Bitcoin Cash
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 09:30
Native support for bitcoin cash is coming to HTC's blockchain phone via a partnership with Bitcoin.com. Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 09:10
The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project. Global Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 09:10
The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project. US Sanctions Three Alleged Crypto Hacking Groups from North Korea
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 08:00
The U.S. Treasury mentioned cryptocurrency thefts as one of the reasons for the action against the Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff and Andariel. HTC Adds Native Bitcoin Cash Support to Its Flagship Smartphone
Bitcoin News
2019. Sep. 16. 07:30
The bitcoin cash community now has a new way to secure and transact its digital money, as HTC adds native BCH support to its Exodus 1 smartphone. A key reason the technology manufacturer has chosen to do so is that many consumers are using BCH as a payment method and HTC wants to see a […]
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Neufund Gets Nod from Liechtenstein Regulator for Token Offerings
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 06:00
With minimum ticket sizes as low as 10 euro, Neufund says it's bringing capital markets to the people. Bitcoin Mining Power Hits New High as Half a Million New ASICs Go Online
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 16. 04:00
The computing power dedicated to mining bitcoin has hit yet another new high, suggesting that as many as 600,000 machines have come online since June. At Least 19 Central Banks Give Way to Monetary Easing As Economy Slows
Bitcoin News
2019. Sep. 15. 22:30
In a coordinated fashion, more than 18 central banks worldwide have or plan to cut interest rates, sparking a domino effect of monetary easing. It’s been 10 years since the world has seen central planners orchestrate such harmonization in an attempt to save the economy from a deep recession. Also Read: Money and Democracy: Why […]
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Bull Bitcoin Joins Blockstream’s Liquid Exchange Network
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 15. 18:00
Liquid adds another exchange to its collection of global partners. Kaleido’s Enterprise Clients Can Now Transfer Tokens In Complete Privacy
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 15. 17:00
Enterprise blockchain firms using Kaleido's platform will now be able to transact privately with one another. ConsenSys Announces Codefi Project to Boost DeFi Adoption
CoinDesk
2019. Sep. 15. 15:10
ConsenSys is doubling down on the DeFi ecosystem with a new product suite called Codefi. 
