SEC Calls Out Suspicious Crypto Companies Targeting Global Traders
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 02:07
The securities regulator added eight suspect crypto entities to its watchlist Thursday. Bitcoin Breaks Below $30K, Erasing Almost All of 2021’s Gains
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 00:53
Bitcoin gains in 2021 dropped below 1% as strong selling continues. Bitcoin Price Sees Largest Daily Loss in 10 Months
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 22. 00:04
Bitcoin ended Thursday down 13% amid continued selling. Japan Rallies Behind XRP as Ripple Faces US Litigation
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 23:00
Unlike the U.S., Japan considers XRP to be a cryptocurrency, not a security. Signature Bank Crosses $10B in Deposits From Crypto Customers
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 22:38
Signature's $10 billion in deposits from crypto businesses is now double that of rival Silvergate. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Descends to $31K as Ether Funding Rates Drop
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 21:37
Very low spot volume Thursday isn’t helping bitcoin's price. Janet Yellen Offers US Senate a More Nuanced Take on Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 21:36
“I think we need to look closely at how to encourage their use for legitimate activities while curtailing their use for malign and illegal activities,” Janet Yellen wrote. The Bitcoin Double-Spend That Never Happened
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 21:08
No coins were added to the bitcoin supply, as some headlines might lead you to believe.
Minority Mining Pools Threaten to Collude Against Contentious Ethereum Update
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 20:32
A small band of Ethereum miners are trying to pick off larger mining pools’ subscribers in a bid to shoot down EIP 1559. Chris Brummer Said to Be Biden’s CFTC Chair, Crypto-Friendly Tarbert Steps Down
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 20:25
Brummer would bring an extensive understanding of the cryptocurrency space to the commodities regulator. Why the World’s Largest Asset Manager Is Getting Into Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 20:00
As BlackRock gets ready to make its first foray into bitcoin, innovation-focused ARK ETF flows surpass that of BlackRock. What Is the Bitcoin White Paper?
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 19:22
A technical manifesto, the Bitcoin white paper was released in 2008 under an MIT public license for all to learn from, share and enjoy. Increased Mainstream Adoption of Bitcoin Cuts Diversification Benefit, JPMorgan Says
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 19:17
Bitcoin's correlation with traditional markets could "erode" its "diversification value over time." Bitcoin Worries ‘Fading’ as Crypto Goes Mainstream, S&P Says
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:58
S&P sees "a lot of similarities" between bitcoin and gold, and says concerns about theft of cryptocurrency have diminished with greater mainstream acceptance. Bitcoin Slumps to $31K on Sell-Off in US and Europe
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:58
Uncertainty is leading many to take short-term profit, according to the "Coinbase Premium" indicator. Blockchain Bites: Crypto in the Red, BlackRock Green Lights Bitcoin Futures
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:45
The world's largest asset manager will allow two of its funds to get into bitcoin futures, as Guggenheim speculates a market pullback in the near term. Why Everyone From Square to Facebook Is Now Hosting the Bitcoin White Paper
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:30
The uploads come in response to legal threats by Craig Wright. How Cultural Differences Drive User Adoption in DeFi
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:03
Despite being virtually identical products at launch, SushiSwap and Uniswap have taken divergent paths as they respond to users, says Multicoin's principal. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 21, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 17:00
With bitcoin dropping as traders turn bearish, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Chinese City Plans Third Digital Yuan Pilot, Giving Away $3M in Prize Draw
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 15:38
Lottery entrants can apply to win 200 digital yuan each. Microsoft, India’s Tanla Launch Encrypted Messaging Infrastructure Built With Blockchain
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:56
The edge-to-edge encrypted platform is built on Microsoft Azure and accessible by clients via an API. Signature Bank Adds $2.5B in Non-Interest Bearing Deposits in Q4
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:45
These deposits are seen as a proxy for growth among crypto-industry clients. Trading Bitcoin in Africa Is a Way for Some to Escape Poverty
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:34
Learning to trade bitcoin has become a valuable skill set for Africans looking to boost their income. Guggenheim CIO Says Bitcoin May Have Topped Out for Now
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:34
Guggenheim Partners CIO says bitcoin could retrace all the way back to $20,000. Kraken Adds 26 Crypto Trading Pairs to Capture Growing UK, Australia Markets
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:30
Kraken's biggest-ever expansion of trading pairs is aimed at growing its presence in the two promising markets. eToro Survey Finds Pensions and Endowments Are Finally Waking Up to Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:12
The exchange quizzed 25 institutional players about crypto investing, including a couple of pension funds. Russian Court Takes Crypto Exchange Binance off Website Blacklist
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:10
A court in the Arkhangelsk region had ruled last summer that the site should be blocked, but Binance wasn't notified until months later. First Mover: As Bitcoin Flips Bearish, Neither Biden Nor BlackRock Brightens Mood
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 14:00
There's a lot of long-term bulls in the bitcoin market. But in the short-term? Pretty much everyone has suddenly turned bearish. Analysts Question Silvergate Execs on Whether Crypto Deposit Growth Will Continue
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 13:20
The majority of the new deposits came from cryptocurrency exchange clients. Silvergate Took Nearly $3B in Deposits From Digital Currency Customers in Q4 2020
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 13:20
The majority of the new deposits came from cryptocurrency exchange clients. Nebraska Lawmaker Introduces Bills That Would Permit Banks to Custody Crypto
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 12:15
Senator Mike Flood hopes to pass the bill in order to make Nebraska a financial technology hub and create new jobs. Bitcoin Option Traders Hedge Against Downside Risk as Price Dips to Near $32K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 10:40
Options traders look to be preparing for further falls in bitcoin's price in the short-term, according to put-call skew data. Bitcoin.org Rebuts Craig Wright’s ‘Meritless’ Copyright Claim on Bitcoin White Paper
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 10:01
The open-source project said it would not comply with Wright's demand to take down its copy of the iconic founding document. Former Ripple Board Member Tapped to Lead Biden’s OCC: WSJ
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 02:41
The Wall Street Journal is reporting former Treasury official Michael Barr will replace Brian Brooks as Comptroller of the Currency. Proposed Crypto Wallet Rule Among Those Frozen by Biden Pending Review
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 21. 00:49
Crypto advocates, fiercely opposed both the proposed rule and the initial attempt by the previous administration to rush it through. ‘Let’s Not Be Bitcoin’: Yearn Finance Considers Minting $200M in New YFI Tokens
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 23:15
Turns out the "no inflation" meme may not be here to stay. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops Briefly Below $33.5K While Ether Calls Dominate Options
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 21:38
Bitcoin fell by over $3,300 while options traders see ether going higher. Tether Use on Tron Passes Ethereum as Low Fees Attract Small Transactions
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 21:36
Tron USDT volume eclipses Ethereum for the third consecutive week. Pornhub Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies XRP, DOGE, BNB and USDC
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 21:09
The adult entertainment website now accepts payment in 16 cryptocurrencies. Pornhub Now Accepts XRP, DOGE, BNB and USDC
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 21:09
The adult entertainment website now accepts payment in 16 cryptocurrencies. Is Janet Yellen Bitcoin’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Asset? Yes
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 20:00
As a new administration is sworn in, how will one if its most important officials – nominated Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen – impact the digital assets space? Is Janet Yellen #Bitcoin’s Biggest Enemy or Greatest Asset? Yes
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 20:00
As a new administration is sworn in, how will one if its most important officials – nominated Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen – impact the digital assets space? Bitcoin Sells Off on Bearish Sentiment, Yellen Worries
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 19:23
The sell-off also led to major corrections for other cryptocurrencies including ether, stellar, xrp and chainlink. The Relationship Between US Government Debt and Bitcoin, Explained
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 19:15
Bitcoiners are looking for persistent USD inflation to validate their favorite asset. That’s unlikely to happen soon, economists say, but low interest rates are still a boon for BTC. Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital Hits Back at ‘False Accusations’ of Fraud
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 18:42
The company shed $130 million in value after J Capital’s report. BlackRock Gives 2 Funds Go-Ahead to Invest in Bitcoin Futures
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 18:33
The world's largest asset manager appears to be getting into the bitcoin game. Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Bubble, Toil and Trouble
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 17:58
Also: "Market professionals" think assets are overheating while Yellen voices concern over bitcoin. Dear Crypto Derivatives Industry, Let’s Not Repeat 2008
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 17:57
As the crypto derivatives industry begins to take off, it needs to avoid the lack of transparency that plagued the industry in the 2000s, when the financial system collapsed. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 20, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 17:00
With the price of BTC down and a new report out on the decrease in criminal crypto activity, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Ether’s Rise to Record Highs May Propel Cryptocurrency to $10.5K: Fundstrat Global
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 15:30
Fundstrat strategist David Grider based his bullish prediction in part on the promise of Ethereum's technology. Bitpanda Launches Debit Card That Lets Users Spend Fiat, Crypto and Precious Metals
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:43
Users can select any investment in their Bitpanda account to fund payments with the physical Visa card. Salesforce, Lime Execs Join Board of Polkadot-Inspired Cere Network
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:35
Cere’s new board members don’t want a “half-assed approach” to enterprise blockchain. Privacy Coin Firo in Midst of ‘Hash War’ With 51% Attacker
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:27
From a proof of work perspective, both chains are valid. Who will win? Privacy Coin Firo Currently Experiencing 51% Attack
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2021. Jan. 20. 14:27
Users should not make transactions at this time. First Mover: What’s Next for Ethereum After Cryptocurrency Hits All-Time High
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:14
The Ethereum blockchain is growing fast thanks to DeFi, and some traders say the ether cryptocurrency could notch further gains. Lightspeed, Pantera Join $20M Raise for Crypto Market Maker Wintermute
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 14:00
The Series B will fund a push into Asia and the launch of a derivatives business. Thai SEC Tells Bitkub Crypto Exchange to Improve Platform After Trading Outages
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 13:36
The financial regulator ordered the Bitkub exchange to close and fix issues that caused several outages as prices spiked this month. European Commission, ECB Unite to Consider Potential Pitfalls of the Digital Euro
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 13:01
The digital euro project may get underway in mid-2021 after a period of reviewing any "policy, legal and technical questions" by the two institutions. Valid Points: Why Ethereum 2.0 Shifts How Investors Value ETH
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 12:30
The use case of ether has shifted with the launch of Ethereum 2.0. Here’s why that matters. Bitcoin Falls 5% Despite Continued Accumulation by Investors
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 12:07
Bitcoin fell from $36,000 to $34,000 Wednesday morning, despite continued buying from investors. Thai Stock Exchange Launching Digital Asset Trading in H2, Cryptos Excluded
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 11:16
Listing cryptocurrencies could harm the stock exchange’s image and lose investor confidence, an executive said. Over Half of Investors Think Bitcoin, Tesla Stock Are Biggest Bubbles: Deutsche Bank Survey
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 10:54
While many respondents saw bitcoin as a major bubble, 25% believed it could double its price tag to north of $70,000 by the start of 2022. BMW, Ford Help Advance Standard for ‘Tamper-Proof’ Blockchain Identities for Vehicles
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 10:07
A new standard developed in a MOBI working group is aimed to tackle used car fraud with verified car histories. BMW, Ford Advance Standard for ‘Tamper-Proof’ Blockchain Identities for Vehicles
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 10:07
A new standard developed in a MOBI working group is aimed to tackle used car fraud with verified car histories. Trustee of Collapsed Exchange Moves to Resolve Crypto vs. Fiat Creditor Claims Tussle
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 09:22
Bankruptcy trustee EY is trying to resolve a dispute over how to value cryptocurrencies recovered from QuadrigaCX. Trump Pardons Ripple Board Member Ken Kurson; Ulbricht, Snowden Not on List
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 20. 06:41
Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht was not among the 143 individuals to receive clemency from the President, despite reports he was being considered. Dan Larimer’s Departure Brings EOS Disappointments to the Fore
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 23:13
Every company is eyeing bitcoin, including the one that launched EOS. Bitfinex Says It’s Nearly Done Turning Over Documents to NYAG
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 22:45
The document production process has already stretched over a year. Hive Blockchain Buys 6,400 Mining Machines From Canaan to Reach 1,200 PH/s
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 21:36
Delivery of the new machines is set to start in May. Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hangs at $36.4K While Ether Flies to Over $1.4K
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 21:33
The price of bitcoin has traded in a tight range Tuesday. Bitcoin Is Aiding the Ransomware Industry
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 20:44
We are living in a world where the second-order effects of permissionless money – like the greater use of ransomware – are already evident. Coinbase Buys Blockchain Infrastructure Startup Bison Trails
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 20:18
Bison Trails already partnered with Coinbase through its custody service. Goldman Sachs Can No Longer Dismiss Bitcoin
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 20:00
According to a Goldman insider, the investment bank will leap into crypto custody soon. Blockchain Bites: ‘Crowded’ Crypto Traders, Ether All-Time High, the Bitcoin Battery Proposal
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 19:10
Bitcoin's environmental impact has become top focus for some critics as traders go "long BTC" and Dunamu reveals a “fear and greed” index. Janet Yellen Says Cryptocurrencies Are a ‘Concern’ in Terrorist Financing
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 18:20
The U.S. should examine how it can curtail the use of crypto for illicit financing, the former Fed Chair said. The US Can Make Bitcoin Mining Greener
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 17:57
With companies like Square announcing environment-focused mining initiatives, the U.S. can take the lead in reducing bitcoin's carbon impact. French Central Bank Trials Digital Currency for Interbank Settlement
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 17:54
The pilot involved the settlement on a private blockchain of around €2 million. Brave Becomes First Browser to Offer Native IPFS Integration
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 17:04
IPFS integration gives Brave users easier access to the protocol while improving the overall resilience of the internet. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 19, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 17:00
With more traders betting on bitcoin than tech stocks and ether briefly reaching an all-time high, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Criminal Activity in Crypto Transactions Fell Sharply in 2020, Says Chainalysis
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 16:47
Partly offsetting the positive trend is an explosion in ransomware attacks, which rose 311% from 2019. Saddle Raises $4.3M for Slippage-Free DeFi Trading
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 16:07
Silicon Valley's Saddle is solving the stablecoin spread that currently dogs DeFi. Extremism and Cryptocurrency: The Story Too Big to Ignore
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:22
In this episode, Anna Baydakova, Danny Nelson, and Tanzeel Akhtar discuss livestreaming the insurrection on a blockchain, Iran taking the mining industry under control, and if Europe can regulate bitcoin. Extremism and Cryptocurrency: The Story Too Big to Ignore.
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:22
In this episode, Anna Baydakova, Danny Nelson, and Tanzeel Akhtar discuss livestreaming the insurrection on a blockchain, Iran taking the mining industry under control, and if Europe can regulate bitcoin. State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:10
The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but a number of other names and issues remain outstanding. First Mover: Ethereum Steals Limelight With New All-Time High Price as Bitcoiners HODL
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:07
Crypto traders shift focus to ether as second-largest cryptocurrency surges to new record price, but bitcoiners aren't going anywhere. First Mover: Ether Steals Limelight With New All-Time High Price as Bitcoiners HODL
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:07
Crypto traders shift focus to ether as second-largest cryptocurrency surges to new record price, but bitcoiners aren't going anywhere. Thieves Grab $451K in Cash From Hong Kong Crypto Trader
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 14:00
The robbers lured a female cryptocurrency trader into an office and threatened her with a weapon, according to a report. Ethereum’s Ether Cryptocurrency Sets New All-Time Price High Near $1,440
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 12:28
Ether (ETH) has broken its previous all-time high set in January 2018 with a rise to $1,439. Ethereum’s Ether Cryptocurrency Sets New Price Record on Major Exchanges
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 12:28
Ether (ETH) has broken its previous all-time high set in January 2018 with a rise to $1,439. UK’s NHS Taps Blockchain Tech to Monitor Coronavirus Vaccine Cold Chain
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 11:39
Hedera Hashgraph's blockchain platform will provide the health service with a tamperproof record of vaccine temperatures, the firm said. Bitcoin Becomes Most-Crowded Trade After Passing ‘Long Tech’: Bank of America Survey
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 11:02
Bank of America's January survey of fund managers indicated bitcoin is now seeing the most capital inflow. South Korea’s Dunamu Launches Bitcoin ‘Fear and Greed’ Index to Guide Traders
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 10:30
The tool is aimed to help traders make better decisions based on market sentiment. Enjin Coin Becomes First Gaming Cryptocurrency Whitelisted for Use in Japan
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 09:57
ENJ has been given the official nod by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, a self-regulatory body. Bitcoin’s Price Must Pass $40K to Halt Exodus of Traders: JPMorgan Analysts
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 09:22
A bearish outlook may be triggered if bitcoin doesn't claw its way back over $40,000, the analysts said. India’s Largest Crypto Exchange Launches User-Friendly App, Eyes 50M New Users
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 19. 08:44
Aimed to appeal to crypto newcomers, CoinDCX Go allows users to trade smaller denominations of 14 of the industry's top assets. CoinShares to Launch a Bitcoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 22:45
It joins several other ETP providers on the exchange, including ETC Group, with its own physically backed bitcoin product. Lyn Alden on Why the Dollar System No Longer Serves the US or the World
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 19:00
At the end of an 80-year global debt supercycle, who benefits from having the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency? Blockchain Bites: Goldman Sachs Investigates Crypto Custody, Solving the Blockchain ‘Trilemma’
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 17:14
Also: Coinbase plans infrastructure updates to prevent outages during periods of volatility. Bitcoin News Roundup for Jan. 18, 2021
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 17:00
With BTC hovering around $36,000 and Iran's government blaming miners for recent blackouts, CoinDesk’s Market’s Daily is back with the latest news roundup. Nvidia May Restart Production of Crypto Mining GPUs if Demand Sufficient
CoinDesk
2021. Jan. 18. 15:30
Selling dedicated crypto cards would alleviate pressure on Nvidia's consumer models. 
