BtcTurk Inks Sponsorship Deal With Yeni Malatyaspor.

BtcTurk, a cryptocurrency exchange in Turkey, has signed a sponsorship deal with football club Yeni Malatyaspor. The post BtcTurk Inks Sponsorship Deal With Yeni Malatyaspor appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Bitcoin in Focus.

This week in bitcoin news saw another twist in the Craig Wright saga, LocalBitcoins move away from anonymous trading with new KYC/AML requirements and more. The post Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Bitcoin in Focus appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Dr. Maxim Orlovsky on Storm and Bitcoin L2/L3 File Storage.

Dr. Maxim Orlovsky talks about Storm, a system of incentivized file storage that’s built on top of the Lightning Network. The post Dr. Maxim Orlovsky on Storm and Bitcoin L2/L3 File Storage appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Will Binance’s Accelerator Program Help Bitcoin?.

Binance X, an initiative from the cryptocurrency company focused on resources for developers, is mostly focused on the company’s own initiatives. The post Will Binance’s Accelerator Program Help Bitcoin? appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Nevada: Bitcoin ATMs, Other Services Should “Request Licensure Determination”.

Citing recent inquiries from bitcoin businesses, Nevada is asking that bitcoin ATMs and others request license determinations. The post Nevada: Bitcoin ATMs, Other Services Should “Request Licensure Determination” appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Macro Support Gives Way Under Anemic Demand.

A strong round of selling has the bitcoin market testing daily, weekly and monthly support for the fourth time in over two months. The post Bitcoin Price Analysis: Macro Support Gives Way Under Anemic Demand appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Op Ed: Portugal Clarified Its Bitcoin Tax Code; Other Nations Should Take Note.

“At the very least, the IRS should heed Portugal’s prudent policy and treat cryptocurrency transactions like typical currency transfers.” The post Op Ed: Portugal Clarified Its Bitcoin Tax Code; Other Nations Should Take Note appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Research Paper: Bitcoin Disrupts International Monetary Policy.

A recently published economic research paper argues that a global cryptocurrency would make international monetary policy impossible. The post Research Paper: Bitcoin Disrupts International Monetary Policy appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Bitwala Launches Mobile App for Bitcoin Banking.

The new mobile app from German bitcoin banking service Bitwala lets users set up bank accounts tied directly to bitcoin funds from their smartphones. The post Bitwala Launches Mobile App for Bitcoin Banking appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Bakkt Announces Warehouse for Physically-Delivered Bitcoin Futures.

The Bakkt Warehouse, a service integral to its forthcoming physically-delivered bitcoin futures, is protected with $125 million in insurance. The post Bakkt Announces Warehouse for Physically-Delivered Bitcoin Futures appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Shopify Merchants Can Now Accept Lightning Network Payments With OpenNode.

The e-commerce platform Shopify has partnered with OpenNode to enable Lightning Network payments for its more than 500,000 merchants. The post Shopify Merchants Can Now Accept Lightning Network Payments With OpenNode appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Celebrating a Pioneer, Bitcoiners Will #RunForHalFin.

On September 6, 2019, Bitcoiners will celebrate Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney by taking up one of his favorite past times: running. The post Celebrating a Pioneer, Bitcoiners Will #RunForHalFin appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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LocalBitcoins’ New KYC Rules Raise Privacy Concerns.

Can an exchange with KYC/AML be “decentralized”?

The post LocalBitcoins’ New KYC Rules Raise Privacy Concerns appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.

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A Conversation With Crypto.com and Salt Lending.

Bitcoin has been one of the world’s best-performing assets over the last 10 years, but behind the price, there's a lot more going on The post A Conversation With Crypto.com and Salt Lending appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Bitcoin IRA, Kingdom Trust and BitGo Enter Legal Battle.

Bitcoin IRA, BitGo and Kingdom Trust are locked in a legal battle over account holder request obstruction and deception. The post Bitcoin IRA, Kingdom Trust and BitGo Enter Legal Battle appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Chinese Authority Pushes Back on Central Bank Digital Currency Report.

A source tied to China’s central bank has pushed back against reports about the country’s central bank digital currency. The post Chinese Authority Pushes Back on Central Bank Digital Currency Report appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Hodl Hodl Circumvents Block on Chinese Bitcoin Traders.

The peer-to-peer exchange has addressed an issue with Google’s CAPTCHA service that was blocking Chinese bitcoin traders from accessing its website. The post Hodl Hodl Circumvents Block on Chinese Bitcoin Traders appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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RADAR, Continuing Push Into Bitcoin, Unveils Lightning App Store.

The Ethereum-focused company RADAR has turned to Bitcoin with the launch of its Lightning app store. The post RADAR, Continuing Push Into Bitcoin, Unveils Lightning App Store appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Data Firm: Just 17 Percent of Reported Bitcoin Volume Is Trustworthy.

Crypto asset data company Nomics has released a new service that rates the transparency of reported bitcoin volume. The post Data Firm: Just 17 Percent of Reported Bitcoin Volume Is Trustworthy appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Judge Rules Against Craig Wright, Criticizes Credibility in Court Decision.

Bitcoin SV Creator Craig Wright has reportedly lost his latest legal battle, with the judge questioning his credibility. The post Judge Rules Against Craig Wright, Criticizes Credibility in Court Decision appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Infographic: Bitcoin’s Market Cap in Perspective.

How does bitcoin’s market cap compare to the rest of the world’s markets and assets?

The post Infographic: Bitcoin’s Market Cap in Perspective appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Weeks of Consolidation Are Coming to a Head.

The bitcoin price has been consolidating for several weeks and the volume and price volatilities are coming to a head. The post Bitcoin Price Analysis: Weeks of Consolidation Are Coming to a Head appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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BitMEX Insurance Fund Now Holds More Than 0.15 Percent of All BTC.

Marking a massive increase since the beginning of 2019, BitMEX’s insurance fund now reportedly holds more than $312 million worth of bitcoin. The post BitMEX Insurance Fund Now Holds More Than 0.15 Percent of All BTC appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Unlicensed Exchange Conviction Leads to Seizure of 54 BTC.

The latest unlicensed bitcoin exchange conviction led authorities to seize $889,000 and 54.3 in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The post Unlicensed Exchange Conviction Leads to Seizure of 54 BTC appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Chainalysis: Most Mixed Bitcoin Not Used for Illicit Purposes.

Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has found that only a small fraction of coins sent to bitcoin mixers were previously used for illicit purposes. The post Chainalysis: Most Mixed Bitcoin Not Used for Illicit Purposes appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Gradual Improvements.

Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review brings you the most critical, interesting and popular Bitcoin news from this week. The post Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Gradual Improvements appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Video Interview: Carl Dong on Guix and Bitcoin Development.

In this exclusive video interview, Bitcoin developer Carl Dong talks about the inspiration that he used in the process of coding Guix. The post Video Interview: Carl Dong on Guix and Bitcoin Development appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Breaking Up With the Banks: Stories From Bitcoin’s Debanked Community.

Your bank service denial stories.

The post Breaking Up With the Banks: Stories From Bitcoin’s Debanked Community appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.

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Poll Finds Chinese Crypto Investors Bullish on BTC.

Over 30 percent of Chinese cryptocurrency investors think the bitcoin price will surpass $30,000 in the next 12 months, according to a recent survey. The post Poll Finds Chinese Crypto Investors Bullish on BTC appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Satoshi Freeathlon Raises Awareness Through Sport.

An upcoming four-day triathlon from Switzerland to Germany is meant to raise awareness around the power of permissionless money. The post Satoshi Freeathlon Raises Awareness Through Sport appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Major Flooding Disrupts Chinese Hydro Power, Bitcoin Mining.

Rampant flooding in China’s Sichuan province has had a catastrophic effect on some of the world’s leading bitcoin mining operations. The post Major Flooding Disrupts Chinese Hydro Power, Bitcoin Mining appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Op Ed: Want to Learn About Bitcoin? Try a Local Socratic Seminar.

A Bitcoin Socratic Seminar fosters cooperative yet argumentative dialogue with participants asking questions and challenging their answers. The post Op Ed: Want to Learn About Bitcoin? Try a Local Socratic Seminar appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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As Part of Larger Trends, South Korean Exchange Prixbit Closes.

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Prixbit has notified users it has shut down, possibly due to larger factors affecting the country. The post As Part of Larger Trends, South Korean Exchange Prixbit Closes appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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U.S. Secretary of State Wants to Subject Cryptocurrencies to Existing Regulations.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants cryptocurrencies to be regulated under existing rules for electronic transactions. The post U.S. Secretary of State Wants to Subject Cryptocurrencies to Existing Regulations appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Former SEC Cyber Unit Head Joins Coinbase’s Attorneys.

Robert A. Cohen is going from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s primary cyber misconduct unit to a law firm representing Coinbase. The post Former SEC Cyber Unit Head Joins Coinbase’s Attorneys appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Citing Compliance, BitMEX Blocks Services to Hong Kong, Bermuda and Seychelles.

The cryptocurrency exchange says a ban of users in Hong Kong, Bermuda and the Seychelles is to avoid conflict of interest with its operating company. The post Citing Compliance, BitMEX Blocks Services to Hong Kong, Bermuda and Seychelles appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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BitGo Appoints Former Xapo Vice President as Chief Revenue Officer.

Pete Najarian brings traditional financial services experience to cryptocurrency trust and security firm BitGo. The post BitGo Appoints Former Xapo Vice President as Chief Revenue Officer appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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Academic Paper Touts Bitcoin as “Hedge Asset,” Skeptical of Central Bank Coins.

A new academic paper asserts that decentralized cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are critical for public welfare. The post Academic Paper Touts Bitcoin as “Hedge Asset,” Skeptical of Central Bank Coins appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. origin »

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