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US Treasury Increases Regulatory Pressure on Crypto, Warns of Its Unlawful Uses
Friday night, United States President Donald Trump tweeted about Facebook Libra, Bitcoin, and crypto as a whole, expressing his distaste in the emerging asset class and commenting on their “unlawful” uses. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:01
Will David Marcus bring it home on July 17 as community waits with bated breath?
Facebook clearly knows how to hedge its bets. Be it conquering the social media ecosystem or riling the entire world about cryptocurrencies with one systematic announcement on its in-house digital asset, Libra. дальше »
2019-7-15 19:30
Europe May not Need Bitcoin to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
The Trump administration has been responsible for the recent wave of economic sanctions placed on several countries. The most notable on this list has been Iran. The two country’s tense history around the accumulation of resources needed for atomic weapons has also added an element of global concern. дальше »
2019-7-15 21:00
John McAfee Addresses Donald Trump’s ‘Hate’ for Cryptocurrencies
“I am not a fan of bitcoin and cryptocurrency” due to their unregulated nature, those were the words of U. S President Donald Trump on July 11, 2019. It was simple enough, yet very powerful to get the attention of the crypto community and that of John McAfee. дальше »
2019-7-13 16:52
We gave US police, ICE, and CBP AI without regulations in 2016: Now it’s 1984
This weekend’s ICE raids are essentially a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the government‘s surveillance state. The same AI-powered tools empowering those agents to identify, target, track, and spy on immigrants without a warrant are already in the hands of police officers, sherriff’s deputies, and border patrol agents across the country. дальше »
2019-7-13 23:37
Pompliano: Trump’s Tweet Puts Spotlight on Lack of Trust Bitcoin Solves
Last night, the entire crypto Twitter became electrified with chatter when United States President Donald Trump tweeted about “magic internet money,” also known as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. According to Morgan Creek Digital partner and co-founder Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, while Trump’s tweet was indeed significant, it also sheds a light on how Bitcoin is designed to. дальше »
2019-7-12 20:55
US President Donald Trump: “I am not a fan of Bitcoin”
Facebook has their own digital currency. Bitcoin is trading above $11,000. Donald Trump is Tweeting about cryptocurrency. No, this isn’t a dream, it’s just another day in crypto in 20019. дальше »
2019-7-12 06:34
Donald Trump Not a Fan of Bitcoin And Crypto? Too Volatile, He Says
Wow, just wow. Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has openly commented on Bitcoin and crypto assets. On Twitter no less. This is presumably the businessman-turned-most powerful man on Earth’s first public comment on the cryptocurrency space since he began his presidency. дальше »
2019-7-12 03:43
Bitcoin Payments Platform Foldapp Adds Lightning Support
Foldapp, a platform that enables users to spend their bitcoin (BTC) at various retail stores in the United States, including Starbucks, has added support for the Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s Layer-two scaling solution. дальше »
2019-7-12 23:00
Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTC in Bitcoin Scam
Texas court has granted a motion against two American citizens that were soliciting Bitcoin impersonating the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The criminals were using Facebook and email tactics to persuade citizens into sending them bitcoin, claiming they were investing those funds into financial products. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:00
Two Americans Fined $360,000 for Impersonating CFTF in Bitcoin Scam
Texas court has granted a motion against two American citizens that were soliciting Bitcoin impersonating the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The criminals were using Facebook and email tactics to persuade citizens into sending them bitcoin, claiming they were investing those funds into financial products. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:00
Facebook Assures Senate Committee That They Will Play by the Rules
David Marcus, the head of Calibra, wrote a letter to the House Financial Services Committee solidifying Facebook’s stance that they will ensure customer privacy and are taking their time to roll out Libra, allowing it to be done correctly, as reported by The Hill. дальше »
2019-7-10 13:00
John McAfee Offers His Crypto Expertise to the Cuban Government
Interesting developments in Cuba have led to John McAfee offering his expertise in cryptocurrency to the Cuban government. Earlier this week, Cuba said they would study the use of cryptocurrency to circumvent U. дальше »
2019-7-7 16:00
Fireworks Expected as Bitcoin Breaks Below $11,000 Ahead of Holiday Weekend
After a strong rejection at $14,000, Bitcoin’s parabolic rally has been cut short, and the leading crypto asset by market cap is taking a much needed pause and correction after bringing investors over 300% gains since the start of 2019. дальше »
2019-7-6 23:21
5 US Cities Fueling the Electric Vehicles Adoption Boom
Electric vehicles are slowly making their way into the mainstream. Some regions tend to prove far more popular than others, which is only to be expected during the early stages. In the United States, there is a genuine electric vehicle boom taking place across the following major cities. дальше »
2019-7-6 17:00
Russia Wont Ban Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
Ever since the announcement of Libra, it has been the hottest topic of discussion amongst cryptocurrency enthusiasts, banks, tech companies, and regulators. As Europe and the USA struggle to come to terms with Libra, Russia is surprisingly calm on the issue, even confirming that the country doesn’t plan to ban Libra, as reported by Quartz,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-6 13:00
US Congress Wants Facebook to Halt Libra Cryptocurrency Project
Members of the United States Congress have demanded in a letter that Facebook halts development of the Libra cryptocurrency as it poses a threat to the hegemony of the U. S. dollar. This call by the U. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:55
U.S town in Ohio prepares to issue Bitcoin Cash SLP tokens
Ohio-based software company, Software Verde LLC, has been working with the local government of Dublin, Ohio for the last six months and will soon be releasing the first U. S government blockchain token using SLP, a protocol that uses the Bitcoin Cash blockchain. дальше »
2019-7-2 15:00
Secret US Border Patrol hate group exposed on Facebook
Investigative journalist A. C. Thompson from ProPublica today exposed a secret Facebook group for US Border Patrol agents full of racist and misogynistic comments and memes, including calls for violent action against immigrants and Democrats. дальше »
2019-7-2 23:08
Bitcoin’s mission to succeed gold holdings in countries no longer an utopian possibility
Bitcoin has stolen the scene in the cryptocurrency market again after massive surges propelled the world’s largest cryptocurrency past the $10,000 mark recently. The price boom resulted in many proponents of the cryptocurrency to make connections between the growth of the digital asset and its impact on mainstream finance in the future. дальше »
2019-6-28 12:00
Ransomware: Another U.S. City Pays Hackers Over $500k in Bitcoin
The leaders of Lake City, a city of less than 70,000 people, located in central north Florida’s Columbia County, have paid the sum of 42 bitcoin (about $523k at press time ) to the hackers who orchestrated the catastrophic ransomware attack that totally crippled the area’s online processes two weeks ago, according to a ZDNetRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-27 05:00
Cryptocurrency Exchange Bancor Restrics U.S.-Based Investors from Trading on Its DEX
In a blog post published on June 18, 2019, decentralized exchange (DEX) Bancor announced that from July 8, 2019, its U. S. -based users will no longer be able to use the exchange to trade digital currencies. дальше »
2019-6-20 01:00
FINRA and SEC Frustrating U.S Crypto Startups
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a non-governmental and self-regulatory organization (SRO) in charge of regulating member brokerage firms, has been reluctant to approve the application of nearly 40 firms looking to offer crypto-related services in the region. дальше »
2019-6-19 21:00
Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Upcoming Global Market Crash
Bitcoin (BTC) has thus far flourished in 2019, surging 188% from its December lows of $3,150 to a recent… The post Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Upcoming Global Market Crash appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-19 19:04
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Delists 40+ Altcoins for US Clients: Regulatory Pressure
Crypto Assets Delisted En-Masse on US Exchanges As Bitcoin (BTC) has returned, regulatory pressure on crypto assets and their respective industries have begun to rapidly mount. We may be just six months from BTC’s $3,200. дальше »
2019-6-15 10:00
Indian Call Center Scam Milks $1.7 Million in Bitcoin From US Citizens
By CCN Markets: A gang in India’s Madhya Pradesh state which scammed U. S. citizens hundreds of thousands of dollars through Bitcoin and other methods has been busted and its members arrested. The gang which ran its operations out of a call center is estimated to have made around $1. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:07
US-China Trade War To Boost Bitcoin To $20,000
If the US-China trade war escalates to new levels, Bitcoin (BTC) could soon reach 2017’s highs of $20,000 according… The post US-China Trade War To Boost Bitcoin To $20,000 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-11 17:00
Bitcoin [BTC]: Number of reachable nodes almost unchanged from a year ago, reveals analysis
The concept of decentralization in the Bitcoin [BTC] ecosystem has been a thoroughly discussed topic and a majority still believe that it is the foundation on which the cryptocurrency can be propagated. дальше »
2019-6-7 15:30
The frontline of the abortion battle isn’t in Alabama, it’s online
As the legislative noose draws tighter around women’s necks, it’s centuries-old technology, or modern adaptation of it anyway, that could provide some much-needed breathing room. After Louisiana and Georgia recently joined the ranks of states passing so-called “heartbeat bills” — legislative bans and restrictions on safe abortion for women housing an embryo after approximately six weeks — TelAbortion could provide the answer, albeit an answer shrouded in dubious legality. дальше »
2019-6-7 04:12
Generation Debt: Shock Data Expose How Broke Millennials Really Are
By CCN: Piles of student debt, an underperforming job market, and a rising cost of living are pushing millennials’ average net worth down, and down fast. According to an eye-opening Deloitte study on consumer behavior: “Millennials are dramatically financially worse off than previous cohorts with a 34 percent decrease in their net worth since 1996. дальше »
2019-6-6 17:35
Token KIN Faces Death As SEC Sues KIK For Selling Unregistered Securities
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4 filed a lawsuit against Kik Interactive, the company behind… The post Token KIN Faces Death As SEC Sues KIK For Selling Unregistered Securities appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-5 08:50
This Stock Market Lifeline Could Come from a Surprising Place: Australia
By CCN: The U. S. stock market struggled for much of the past month, sending the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq lower amid a rapidly-intensifying U. S. -China trade conflict. However, a growing number of equity strategists expect the Federal Reserve to slash its benchmark interest rate, and the impetus for that policy shift could come from a surprising location: Australia. дальше »
2019-6-4 18:37
Facebook Holding Talks with CFTC Over Project Libra
Facebook, a global social networking platform is reportedly meeting with one of the top U. S. financial watchdogs, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as part of plans to make the launch of its GlobalCoin stablecoin as frictionless as possible, according to a MarketWatch report on June 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-3 21:00
Bitcoin and Other Major Altcoins to Continue Price Surge Unless U.S. China Trade War Ceases
The United States and China are still very much at loggerheads and this dispute may not be resolved anytime soon. The trade war between the two economic giants has been noted as one of the many reasons behind Bitcoin’s recent rally because Chinese businessmen may have moved to Bitcoin in the fear that the Yuan […] The post Bitcoin and Other Major Altcoins to Continue Price Surge Unless U.S. China Trade War Ceases appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-31 22:23
Top 9 US States With the Most Bitcoin ATMs
No one can deny the number of Bitcoin ATMs continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Over 4,700 of these teller machines can be found all over the world, with the vast majority of them located in the United States. дальше »
2019-5-30 12:00
US Federal Attorney: Bitcoin Used to Indict Suspected Fentanyl, Proves It is No Good for Evading Authorities
Another suspected dark web drug dealer is about to stand trail because he wrongly believed Bitcoin transactions were entirely anonymous. This has prompted the US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Erin Nealy Cox, to issue a warning for all those attempting to deal drugs online using Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-30 00:00
U.S. Presidential Candidates, From Best to Worst
With US election season soon to be upon us, BTCmanager ranks some of the candidates thus far, from the enthusiasts to the apathists to the critics. Diverse Players While the US Presidential elections are over a year away, many early contenders are already emerging and there is already much talk about who will likely clinchRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-29 01:00
Baltimore Struggles to Tackle Ransomware Attack as Hackers Demand $10,000 per Day
The entire United States’ city of Baltimore is heading through what can be termed as a communication network blackout. Zero Hedge report published May 23, 2019, stated that the hackers who conducted the ransomware attack to crumple the city’s communication are now demanding $10,000 dollar worth of bitcoin per day. дальше »
2019-5-25 23:00
Robinhood Crypto Trading App Launches in New York
Cryptocurrency trading firm Robinhood on May 23, 2019, announced that it had launched its zero-fee crypto trading app in New York. Robinhood Enters New York After bagging the coveted BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYFDS) in January 2019, Robinhood has now announced that its users in New York will beRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-24 14:04
Is The US-China Trade War Worsening The Nudge Bitcoin Needs To Get Above $10K?
Last week when Bitcoin hit its year high of $8,300, this coincided with an announcement by the U. S president, Donald Trump, imposing new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods from 10% to 25%. The announcement has since seen China respond by increasing tariffs of U. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:23
Ron Paul: The U.S. Dollar Is In a Bubble, Bitcoin An Alternative
Former US presidential candidate and congressman Ron Paul is a regular critic of the United States Federal Reserve and of the country’s economic policy. In the past, the libertarian politician has spoken out in support of cryptocurrencies, suggesting that making the digital assets exempt from taxation could help avoid a “Fed-created recession. дальше »
2019-5-22 04:01
US Presidential Candidate Wants To Bring Crypto-Friendly Policies to White House
2020 US presidential candidate, Andrew Yang is a big proponent of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, according to a Bloomberg… The post US Presidential Candidate Wants To Bring Crypto-Friendly Policies to White House appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-19 09:50
US Congressman Afraid of Bitcoin, Introduces a Bill To Ban Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
It’s long been known among people in the crypto industry that Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies threaten the existing financial… The post US Congressman Afraid of Bitcoin, Introduces a Bill To Ban Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:34
Bitcoin as a Haven Asset: Investors De-Risking Portfolios Following Dovish Monetary Policies
James Turk of Goldmoney says investors are de-risking their portfolios by pivoting away from bonds and stocks into assets like bitcoin and gold. The banking, investments, and commodities expert speaking to King World News said dovish central banks policies, a weak European banking system, and the U. дальше »
2019-5-16 05:00
Bitcoin Won’t Stop Rallying, Says Hedge Fund Manager Travis Kling
Travis Kling, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Ikigai Asset Management believes bitcoin (BTC) is in for a significantly long rally. In a recent discussion on the TD Ameritrade Network, May 13 2019, the hedge fund manager says recent policy decisions by major central banks around the world will cause capital flight into the cryptocurrency marketRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-15 20:00
Irish Hacker and Cohort could be Sentenced for Stealing $2.4 Million Worth of Cryptocurrencies
A group of six hackers by the name “The Community” are to be sentenced to more than 20 years each in prison for stealing more than $2. 4 million worth of cryptocurrencies using multiple SIM swap attacks, Independent IE reported May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 05:00
Bitcoin [BTC] being banned will actually lead to more adoption, says Morgan Creek Digital’s Anthony Pompliano
Bitcoin [BTC]’s increase in popularity has been quite evident with prominent personalities in government as well mainstream institutions taking a keen interest in its use cases and downsides. In his latest blog post, Anthony Pompliano, the founder and CEO of Morgan Creek Digital Capital, stated that ‘banning bitcoin will drive more adoption’. дальше »
2019-5-12 20:30
SEC Commissioner implores the Agency to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce—the highest position in the agency second to the chairman—implored the Commission to provide regulatory clarity to the crypto industry. At the Securities Enforcement Forum in Palo Alto, California, Peirce urged the Securities Exchange Commission to take action on crypto: “It is not the SEC’s overzealous action that has stifled the crypto […] The post SEC Commissioner implores the Agency to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-5-11 18:24
US Politician Brad Sherman Calls For Crypto Ban, Has Credit Card Processing Company as Largest Campaign Donor
US Congressman, Brad Sherman has called upon Congress to pass a bill that will ban all cryptocurrencies in the… The post US Politician Brad Sherman Calls For Crypto Ban, Has Credit Card Processing Company as Largest Campaign Donor appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-10 19:11
Congressman calls for a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency in the US
Brad Sherman, a California Democrat, called for members of Congress to join him in introducing a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency purchases by Americans. The world-wide use of the U. S. dollar strengthens the U. дальше »