The Mounting Evidence of a New Bitcoin Bull Market
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 08. 14:00
From positive price indicators to a new all time high in smallholder addresses, this is the evidence a new bull run might be starting. Decentralized Tech Will Be Ready for Humanity’s Next Crisis
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 08. 12:00
Decentralized tools were not the default solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the protocols being built today will be ready for whatever comes next. Bittrex and Poloniex Move for Summary Judgment in Market Manipulation Case
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 21:28
Bittrex and Poloniex were added to the case as defendants in June 2020. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips to $11.5K; Cardano Is Making a Big DeFi Move
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 20:45
After testing a $11,900 high bitcoin takes a dip while a DeFi competitor to Ethereum checks off a roadmap box. Riot Blockchain Ends Week Up 29%, Hits 2020 High Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 20:27
The company has gained 70% so far in Q3. 11 Numbers That Tell the Story of the Economy Right Now
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 19:00
From the price of coffee to the national debt as a percentage of GDP, these 11 numbers provide a picture of a fast changing global economy. Money Reimagined: Warnings From an Argentine Tragedy
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 18:36
Programmable money can protect against politicians debasing currencies to satisfy their own interests. Blockchain Bites: Goldman’s Hire, Ether’s Options, Bitcoin’s Patronage
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 16:19
The Fed is rushing ahead with a payments platform, Goldman Sachs is building out a digital assets team and NBA stars have backed Dapper Labs. Privacy Group Slams California Bill That Would Put Health Records on the Blockchain
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 15:05
EFF said the proposed bill is a serious threat to citizen's privacy; the immutability of a blockchain means false diagnoses can't be erased. Ethereum Classic Attacker Successfully Double-Spends $1.68M in Second Attack: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 13:58
The attacker attempted to double-spend roughly $3.3 million during the second attack. ParaFi Invests and Begins Staking in Bitfinex Spin-Out Exchange
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 13:35
ParaFi and D1 have invested a total of $450,000 into Bitfinex spin-out DeversiFi and will now play a governance role in the project's DAO. California Agency Backs Green-Energy Pilot Using RSK’s Bitcoin Smart Contracts
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 13:00
The California Energy Commission is funding an experimental market for carbon-credit trading on the RSK blockchain, which runs on top of Bitcoin. Fixing This Bitcoin-Killing Bug Will (Eventually) Require a Hard Fork
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 12:46
The bug sheds light on the challenges of Bitcoin's decentralization. At least we've got 86 years for the community to join together and implement a fix. Free Speech vs. Cancel Culture: Reasons for Optimism
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 12:42
From social media to controversial statues, the free speech debate is more alive than ever. New tech can help safeguard history while letting us live our values. CoinDCX Becomes First India Exchange to Offer Users Crypto Staking
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 12:22
Mumbai-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX launched its new product on Friday, allowing users to stake cryptocurrencies from Harmony, Qtum and Tron. First Mover: Kyber CEO Predicts 2020 Transactions at $3B as DeFi Token Soars
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 11:24
Kyber Network's KNC token has brought traders eightfold returns this year, dwarfing those for bitcoin and ether. CoinDesk spoke with CEO Loi Luu about the project and the DeFi boom. BCB Group Teams With Circle to Offer EU Institutions USDC Stablecoin Settlement
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 10:16
BCB Group will integrate with Circle's platform in a bid to make the USDC stablecoin more widely available. Financial Services Provider to Coinbase Teams With Circle to Offer EU Institutions Stablecoin Payments
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 10:16
BCB Group will integrate with Circle's platform in a bid to make the USDC stablecoin more widely available. Binance Says New York Banks Can Now Use Its Stablecoin After Watchdog Approval
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 09:45
NYDFS has added Binance USD to its approved list, cutting away most of the red tape around custody and listing of the stablecoin. Japan’s New FSA Chief Stands Firm on Crypto Regulation, Calls for Push on Digital Yen
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 07. 08:41
The incoming commissioner of the Financial Services Agency has said the regulator will not soften rules on cryptos. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Breaks $11,800; Ether Options Market Explodes
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 20:44
Bitcoin's price is clawing its way back after weekend losses while the ether options market suggests a bumpy road ahead. The History, Present and Future of Central Banks, Feat. George Selgin
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 19:00
The Director of the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives gives an eye-opening, 200-year history of today’s most powerful economic institution. Polkadot Releases Rococo, Its Test Environment for Interoperable ‘Parachains’
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 18:30
Polkadot has released its first testnet, Rococo, for its parachain network. The testnet will commence with three parachains, Parity Technologies said. Federal Reserve Is Rushing to Get Its Instant Payments Offering Ready
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 18:03
COVID-19 proved the need for FedNow, even though the U.S. central bank admits the service is still years away. German Regulator Seizes Crypto ATMs
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 16:23
Germany's financial regulator BaFin is seizing bitcoin ATMs run by "Shitcoins Club" months after ordering its operator to cease trading crypto. Blockchain Bites: Bulls Reborn, Backrunning Bots, Bitmain Blowout
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 16:18
Ethereum Classic was hit with another 51% attack and Instagram is seeing a proliferation of crypto scams. Bitcoin News Roundup for Aug. 6, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 16:00
With bitcoin prices surging and a quick look at crypto lawsuits, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!
Goldman Sachs Eyes Own Token as Bank Appoints New Head of Digital Assets
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 15:49
The new digital asset head at Goldman Sachs said the bank is considering launching its own possibly fiat-backed cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s Patronage System Is an Unheralded Strength
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 15:26
Bitcoin development is better funded than ever, cementing a patronage model that protects against insider maneuvering. German Police Seize $29M in Bitcoin From Alleged Content Pirate
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 15:25
Prosecutors allege the programmer behind movie2k.to helped distribute 880,000 pirated films over a five-year period that ended in 2015. TikTok and the Great Firewall of America
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 14:25
U.S. politicians say TikTok is a threat to Americans' privacy. But can we trust Silicon Valley giants to behave any better? Russia’s Sberbank Launches Blockchain on Hyperledger, Mulls Stablecoin in 2021
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 14:16
Russia's largest retail bank is launching a Hyperledger-powered blockchain for trade finance initially, and may add a ruble-linked stablecoin next year IDEX Raises $2.5M to Rebuild Hybrid Exchange for Algorithmic Traders
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 13:00
The seed investment will be used to re-launch the Ethereum-based exchange so algorithmic traders can better use the platform. NBA’s Spencer Dinwiddie, Andre Iguodala and More Join Dapper Labs $12M Funding Round
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 13:00
Dapper Labs raised $12 million in its newest funding round led by NBA stars Spencer Dinwiddie, Andre Iguodala, JaVale McGee, Aaron Gordon and Garrett Temple. Bitcoin Entering ‘New Adoption Cycle,’ Coin Metrics Exec Says
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 12:31
User adoption looks to be gathering pace as bitcoin's price rises amid a coronavirus-induced rush for assets with safe-haven appeal. Bitcoin Entering ‘New Adoption Cycle,’ Messari Says
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 12:31
User adoption looks to be gathering pace as bitcoin's price rises amid a coronavirus-induced rush for assets with safe-haven appeal. OKCoin Exchange Awards Grant to One of Bitcoin Core’s Most Active Developers
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 12:00
The grant from OKCoin will allow Bitcoin developer Marco Falke to continue the maintenance work he's done since 2016, like reviewing proposed code changes. First Mover: Bitcoin Rises More in One Day Than Stocks Have Gained All Year
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 11:25
Bitcoin prices surged 5% Wednesday, outpacing stocks and gold amid calls for more government stimulus to stem the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Judge Worries Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Trying to Line Their Pockets in Block.one ICO Lawsuit
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 10:37
The district judge criticized a class-action lawsuit brought against Block.one for appearing to be an attempt to earn high legal fees. Investors Suing Over Status ICO Can’t Find Execs to Serve Papers
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 09:21
Investors suing crypto firm Status are seeking “alternative means” to serve top executives after they were unable to deliver court papers via traditional means. ‘Crypto Instagram’ Is Becoming a Thing, Scams and All
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 08:31
Scams are running rampant on Instagram in 2020 – even as legitimate crypto entrepreneurs are increasingly using the platform for business. Bitmain Delays Bitcoin Miner Shipments by Three Months as Co-Founders Battle On
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 07:50
The escalating internal power struggle at Bitmain is starting to have a more serious impact on its business and customers. Ethereum Classic Suffers Second 51% Attack In a Week
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 06. 05:10
Ethereum Classic has suffered a 4,000-block long reorganization, its second such incident in five days. The first attack, which saw more than 3,000 blocks reorged, saw an attacker steal more than 800,000 ETC, worth about $5.6 million. Man Accused of Arranging Murder to Avoid Crypto Debt Can’t Escape Jail, Brazilian Court Rules
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 21:40
Crypto businessman Danilo Afonso Pechin remains jailed after Brazil's High Court refused to hear his request for habeas corpus. China’s Open Source Development Has Lessons for the US
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 21:14
While the U.S. complains about TikTok and Chinese IP theft, China is forging a new form of development based on open source networks. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trudges Past $11.7K as DeFi Lending Rates Gyrate
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 20:20
Bitcoin’s price is trending up. Meanwhile, interest rates for lending crypto in DeFi are still unpredictable. DeFi Traders Are Gaming Ethereum for Higher Profits, Researchers Say
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 19:20
DeFi trading bots create "walls of executions," resulting in higher rewards for Ethereum miners, higher profits for traders and higher fees for everyone. Two Reasons Crypto’s Bull Market Is Coming
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 19:17
Capital from dying token projects and an inflationary environment provide conditions for crypto's march towards a $1 trillion market cap. Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough on Stagflation, Bitcoin and the Devalued Dollar
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 19:00
One of the realest people in financial media joins for a conversation about where the economy really is and where it’s headed. NASDAQ-Listed MicroStrategy, Wary of Looming Dollar Inflation, Turns to Bitcoin and Gold
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 18:55
“If you have large dollar values and you're hoping for any kind of return on them, that's faded,” said CEO Michael Saylor. “Gold, silver, and bitcoin are showing strength.”
ETH Lite: Reflexer Labs Raises $1.7M to Build a Somewhat-Stable Coin for DeFi
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 18:47
Reflexer Labs, a new decentralized finance project aimed at softening volatility, has closed a $1.68 million seed round led by Paradigm. 17-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty to Twitter Hack as Defense Tries to Lower Bail From $725K
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 17:36
The 17-year-old charged with being the mastermind behind July's Twitter hack has pleaded not guilty; the defense says bail posted is "grossly inappropriate" to the amount of money stolen. Blockchain Bites: Square’s Revenue Surge, Eth 2’s Final Testnet, c-Lightning’s Latest Update
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 16:05
Square’s Bitcoin revenues increased 600% year-over-year and a blockchain-based voting system in Russia may have been hacked. Republic Cuts Through SEC Red Tape to Raise $16M via Security Token Sale
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 16:00
Under a pair of SEC regulations, crowd-equity platform Republic has raised $16 million through the sale of its Republic Note security token. Bitcoin News Roundup for Aug. 5, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 16:00
With BTC pushing towards $12,000 and gold at record highs, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your crypto news roundup! Why Ukraine Is Ripe for Cryptocurrency Adoption
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 15:15
A relatively unstable state – with a technically sophisticated population – creates a fertile ground for crypto adoption. Ex-Wife’s Testimony Suggests Craig Wright ‘Defrauded’ Court, Kleiman Lawyers Claim
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 14:58
The legal team for the estate of David Kleiman said Ms. Wright's submission cast doubt on the nature of the Tulip Trust at the heart of the lawsuit. Bitcoin Price Rises 3% as Gold Trades Above $2K for First Time
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 13:35
Bitcoin is again acting like a macro asset, drawing bids amid record rally in gold and broad-based U.S. dollar sell-off. First Mover: Ethereum’s Transition to Staking Could Push More Traders to Use Derivatives
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 13:08
As Ethereum starts its multiyear transition to a "staking" network, analysts say a reduction in token liquidity may push traders to derivatives markets. BnkToTheFuture Steps Away From Banks Citing Mounting Risk to Clients’ Assets
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 12:00
The online investment platform is moving clients' crypto and fiat assets to a Hong Kong-based trust company. Square Reports 600% Increase in Quarterly Bitcoin Revenue
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 09:30
Jack Dorsey's Square has seen one of the largest quarterly increases yet for its bitcoin business. Dark-Web Vendor and Pharmacist Charged With Trafficking Drugs Worth $270M in Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 09:10
The two men allegedly shipped opioids into the U.S. and sold them on the dark web for millions in bitcoin. Social Engineering: A Plague on Crypto and Twitter, Unlikely to Stop
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 08:00
The SIM swapping community entered the spotlight after helping the Twitter hacker breach the social media platform, but these threat actors have been going after the crypto community for years. Square Crypto, Human Rights Foundation Ramp Up Bitcoin Development Grants
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 05. 07:20
Square Crypto and the Human Rights Foundation are continuing their support for an open source Bitcoin developer community with new contributor grants. Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Buy Chemical Weapons With Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 23:39
The chemicals, though never delivered, would have been potent enough to kill 300 people, prosecutors say. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat at $11.2K; DeFi Has Highest Volume Month Ever
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 20:21
A weak bitcoin market is not stopping Ethereum-powered DeFi growth. Can Social Media Be Redeemed? Feat. Bobby Goodlatte
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 19:00
An early Facebook product designer-turned angel investor discusses how social media has changed and whether it can be changed again for the better. ‘Rat Poison Squared on Steroids’: What’s New in Bitcoin’s Latest Lightning Release
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 18:47
With a sly poke at Warren Buffet's comment that Bitcoin is "rat poison squared," c-lightning developers' latest release adds some key new Lightning features. US Lawmakers Don’t Want Proof-of-Stake Networks to Get Overtaxed
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 18:30
Four U.S. congressmen have asked the IRS to clarify how block rewards from proof-of-stake networks are taxed, to prevent taxpayers from owing more than they should. SEC Seeking ‘Smart Contract’ Tracing Tool That Can Spot Security Vulnerabilities
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 18:19
The federal securities watchdog has taken an interest in DeFi's most basic building block. Decentralized Exchange dYdX Debuts Ether Perpetual Swaps
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 17:00
Perpetual swaps that track the price of ether (ETH) are coming to dYdX, the company announced Tuesday. There’s Now an Accelerator Exclusively for DeFi Startups
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 16:39
The Chicago DeFi Alliance (CDA) just launched one of the first accelerator programs devoted entirely to DeFi crypto startups. Blockchain Bites: XRP Sales, INX IPO and Bitcoin Mining Woes
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 16:05
China's bitcoin miners are in a rut during a period of intense flooding, Ripple shows signs of sales growth and INX scaled down its IPO vision. Bitcoin News Roundup for August 4, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 16:00
With investment opportunities in traditional markets drying up, bitcoin futures are drawing record interest. CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your bitcoin news roundup! Russian Voters’ Data on Sale After Blockchain Poll to Keep Putin in Power: Report
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 15:07
Russians voted electronically, using blockchain tech, to keep Putin in power. Now, hackers may be selling the personal data of over a million of those voters. Russian Voters’ Data on Sale After Blockchain Vote to Keep Putin in Power – Report
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 15:07
Russians voted electronically, using blockchain tech, to keep Putin in power. Now, hackers may be selling the personal data of over a million of those voters. Ethereum 2.0 Testnet Medalla Goes Live With 20,000 Validators
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 15:00
Medalla, the final testnet before the anticipated launch of Ethereum 2.0 later this year, is now live, the Ethereum Foundation announced Tuesday. Genesis’ Crypto Lending Rebounds in 2Q; Firm Acknowledges Unsecured Loans
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 13:00
Genesis’ crypto lending arm came back strong in 2Q after a rocky 1Q. Separately, executives acknowledged the firm makes some uncollateralized loans. What People Who Aren’t Bullish on Bitcoin Still Like About It
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 13:00
Working with open-source software changes the development process, according to this researcher who interviewed hundreds of technologists across projects. First Mover: As Fed Nears Inflation Rubicon, Analysts See $50K Bitcoin in Play
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 12:56
The Federal Reserve appears ready to pursue yet another untested strategy that could ultimately boost inflation – and possibly prices for bitcoin. INX Scales Down US IPO Target to $117M – Still Set to Be Crypto’s Largest
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 12:31
The cryptocurrency and security token exchange has filed an updated IPO prospectus with the SEC, lowering the maximum expected raise and proposing a new launch date. INX Scales Down US IPO Target to $127M – Still Set to Be Crypto’s Largest
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 12:31
The cryptocurrency and security token exchange has filed an updated IPO prospectus with the SEC, lowering the maximum expected raise and proposing a new launch date. Bitcoin Futures Interest Soars as Bond Yields Fall to Record Lows: Industry Exec
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 12:20
Surging open interest in crypto derivatives suggests investors are seeking alpha in other investments, like bitcoin, said the co-founder of an index fund provider. Bison Trails Hires Ex-Goldman Sachs VP as Legal Head
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 10:33
Blockchain infrastructure provider Bison Trails has hired BlockTower Capital’s former compliance director to be its first general counsel. Chinese Ex-Banker Says Digital Currency Should Replace Fiat Money
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 10:27
A former vice president of the Bank of China has argued that digital currency should replace fiat in the nation's financial systems. DeFi-Focused Derivatives Platform Hedget Raises $500K in Seed Funding
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 09:48
The round was led by FBG Capital and NGC Ventures, both Asia-based venture firms. French Judge Orders Trial of Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 08:17
Vinnik will reportedly face charges including defrauding more than 100 people in six French cities from 2016 to 2018.
The 2020 Rainy Season Is Tougher Than Ever for China’s Bitcoin Miners
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 04. 08:00
Chinese bitcoin miners are usually happy this time of year because the monsoon season brings excessive rain and thus cheap hydro electricity. But this year has proved to be tougher than ever. NetWalker Ransomware Gang Is Storing $7M in Bitcoin In SegWit Cold Storage
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 20:53
The organization that’s encrypting computers and extorting companies has taken to SegWit addresses, according to McAfee and CipherTrace
Zephyr Teachout: Take Back the Economy From Economists
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 20:38
Law professor Zephyr Teachout discusses the recent antitrust hearings, how power impacts privacy and the "parallel governments" that Big Tech has created. Blockchain Bites: Hedge Fund Down, Banana Bets and the Twitter Hack Fallout
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 20:33
Another crypto hedge fund has called it quits, the teenage Twitter hacker reportedly had millions in bitcoin and Huobi sees DeFi as its next venture. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds to $11,400 After Flash Crash as Ether Closes In on $400
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 20:31
Bitcoin is gaining back what it lost and ether’s upward run seems undeterred as the crypto market recovers from a flash crash on Sunday. Ripple Snaps XRP Sales Slump With $33M of the Crypto Sold in Q2
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 19:59
XRP sales had slumped ever since Ripple paused programmatic sales during Q3 2019.
Rage Against the Economic Machine: The Best of the Breakdown July 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 19:00
A recap show on wealth inequality, stock markets and taking it back featuring Jill Carlson, Michael Krieger, Daniel Lacalle, George Gammon and more. Travala.com Adds Agoda Hotels, Posts Record July Revenue as Crypto Payments Soar
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 17:39
The Binance-backed travel agency brought in $400,000 in July, a 100% increase from the month before. Matic Pledges $5M in Tokens to Entice DeFi Projects Into Building on Its Network
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 17:26
Matic wants its incubator fund to incentivize promising DeFi projects to build on its scalable sidechain, rather than directly onto Ethereum itself. Bitcoin News Roundup for August 3, 2020
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 16:00
After a flash-crashy weekend, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with your quick daily update. Electric Capital’s New $110M VC Fund Is 90% Institutions
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 15:02
Crypto VC firm Electric Capital has closed its second fund at $110 million. Of the money raised, 90% of it is institutional capital. Travel Management Firm CWT Pays Out $4.5M in Bitcoin After Ransomware Attack
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 13:01
The U.S. firm paid out a ransom of 414 bitcoin after its corporate files were locked up in a ransomware attack. First Mover: July Was a Runaway Month for Crypto Returns
CoinDesk
2020. Aug. 03. 12:22
Crypto traders didn't have to be choosy to make money in July, when every digital asset in the CoinDesk 20 rose (except, of course, for the stablecoins). 
