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In Cautionary Speech, Chairman Clayton Parrots SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Concerns
Speaking at the ongoing CoinDesk's Consensus Invest conference in New York, U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton spoke on why his agency hasn’t yet approved a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2018-11-29 21:56 | |
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Solar Energy-Powered Mining and PoS Could Make Cryptocurrencies Environmentally Sustainable
One of the chinks in the armor of blockchain technology is its intensive energy consumption. However, a report by Harvard Business Review, published November 27, 2018, sheds light on some of the lesser, and even nil, energy-consuming alternatives that can pave the way for DLT to be the global disruptor as it is often deemed to be. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:00 | |
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NASDAQ Reportedly Looking Into Bitcoin Futures Despite Bear Market
An unconfirmed report released today, November 27, 2018, claims that NASDAQ has plans to launch bitcoin-based futures contracts, and that these plans are continuing to go forward despite the recent crypto crash. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:45 | |
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Bitcoin Power Usage Crybabies Should Turn Off Their Christmas Lights This Year, Here’s Why
Bitcoin mining has frequently been accused of being catastrophic to the environment. However, there are some seemingly “innocent” traditions that no one has ever thought that they could be causing larger damages than crypto mining does. дальше »
2018-11-27 19:59 | |
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Light At The End Of The Tunnel? Bitcoin ETF Is “Definitely Possible”, SEC Commissioner Peirce Affirms
A Light At The End of The Tunnel? Bitcoin ETF Is “Definitely Possible”, SEC Commissioner Affirms Hester Peirce, the most notably pro-Bitcoin commissioner of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has recently affirmed that the Bitcoin ETF is a possibility at the “What Bitcoin Did” podcast. The show was aired in the weekend […] дальше »
2018-11-27 22:17 | |
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Ohio Gives Green Light to Paying Taxes With Bitcoin
Ohio is now setting up an official website to allow businesses to pay taxes with bitcoin. According to a recent article published by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the state of Ohio seems to have given tacit acceptance to bitcoin by allowing businesses, although not individuals, to pay all manner of taxes with the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-27 21:32 | |
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC/USD Stable at $4,000, Paraguay Gives Green Light For the World’s Largest Crypto Mining Center
Latest Bitcoin News Coinciding with BTC market pull back is morale boosting news that the US state of Ohio will begin accepting tax payments in Bitcoin. Spearheading this drive is the State Treasurer, Josh Mandel, who term the move efficient, secure, transparent and cheap especially for merchants and businesses that in days to come will […] The post Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC/USD Stable at $4,000, Paraguay Gives Green Light For the World’s Largest Crypto Mining Center appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-11-26 17:10 | |
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It’s stupid to buy Bitcoin from tobacco stores, says French regulator
The central bank of France and its local financial markets regulator,ncies are often unregulated and, generally, not well-suited for uninformed investors. “[In light of recent announcements to offer cryptocurrency coupons in tobacco stores,] the AMF, the Bank of France, and the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority warn that the acts of purchasing, selling, and investing in Bitcoin are currently… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Bitcoin дальше »
2018-11-26 17:07 | |
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New KPMG Report Says Cryptoassets Are Here But Institutionalization Still Has Its Challenges
Leading global consultancy and accounting firm, KPGM, has published a new report that highlights the establishment of cryptoassets as an asset class for institutional investors but also shines a light on the challenges that the institutionalization of cryptoassets is facing. дальше »
2018-11-26 02:00 | |
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Coinbase UK CEO Sheds Light On How Bitcoin And Cryptos Will Force Banks To Adapt To Change
Coinbase CEO Cryptocurrencies Forcing Banks To Change Zeeshan Feroz, the CEO of Coinbase UK, discussed at the Finance Magnates London Summit his position concerning retailers and central banks and that they must start changing in the world of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-23 07:51 | |
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VanEck Subsidiary MVIS Launches Bitcoin OTC Index
MV Index Solutions (MVIS), a subsidiary of investment management firm VanEck, has announced the launch of MVIS Bitcoin U. S. OTC Spot Index (MVBTCO), a bitcoin-based index and the first one that monitors the performance of bitcoin across established over-the-counter (OTC) platforms in the U. дальше »
2018-11-22 17:35 | |
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Gaming and Betting Account for 78% of Ethereum Dapps Launched in Q3 2018, Claims New Report
Ethereum’s ability to facilitate the creation of decentralized applications has helped it become one of the top three crypto and blockchain platforms in the world. However, during Q3 2018, the number of apps developed on the platform dropped significantly. дальше »
2018-11-21 20:59 | |
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Federal Election Commission Gives Green Light for Political Mining Pool Donations
The U. S. Federal Election Commission (FEC) has given tacit permission for mining pools to donate to political campaigns. The FEC released a memo on their website on November 13, 2018, to provide background information to a formal meeting that would take place on November 15. дальше »
2018-11-20 00:41 | |
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Hoskinson: Satoshi Did “An Amazing Thing”...But There Are Lessons to Learn
Charles Hoskinson is best known today as a co-founder of both Ethereum and IOHK, where he leads the research, design and development of Cardano. But before these projects, there was Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-20 23:08 | |
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Coinbase backing Ether? Crypto users exposes an “Ethereum pump email” from coinbase
Pierre Rochard, Bitcoin Advisory founder has called out US-based cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase, after receiving what he interpreted to be an “Ethereum pump email”. Richard shared a screenshot of the email, whilst shedding light on the fact that the email did not contain any disclaimers or disclosure, but rather depicts the Ethereum in a positive […] The post Coinbase backing Ether? Crypto users exposes an “Ethereum pump email” from coinbase appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-11-20 20:12 | |
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Switzerland’s SIX Exchange, Amun To Launch Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum ETP
The Amun Crypto ETP — Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin Included The so-called “SIX Swiss Exchange,” Switzerland’s foremost equity market, has just revealed that it will be giving a green light to the crypto industry’s first exchange-traded product (ETP) that tracks multiple cryptocurrencies (XRP included), Financial Times reports on Saturday. дальше »
2018-11-18 00:59 | |
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IMF Head Makes Case for Central Bank Digital Currencies In Recent Speech
With contributing reporting from Jimmy Aki. Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), suggested a new course of action for central banks around the world: turn their fiat currencies digital. дальше »
2018-11-15 22:38 | |
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Stepping Stones for Onboarding Grandmothers: Crypto Bridgeware
A major talking point since the launch of the Bitcoin Core client, the bull run of 2017, and centralized custodial services has been user design. Many native crypto products are clunky and light years behind the sleek, blue-and-white aesthetic of the Twitters and Facebooks of web 2. дальше »
2018-11-12 12:00 | |
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Amazon and ConsenSys-Built Kaleido Launches Full-Stack Marketplace
Blockchain software-as-a-service (SAS) project Kaleido has launched a marketplace to provide its users with a “full-stack enterprise platform. ”Their “Blockchain Business Cloud” now features a “new marketplace [of] trusted tools and services from Kaleido, AWS, and members of the new partnership program, all offered as plug-and-play. дальше »
2018-11-10 22:06 | |
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Bitcoin Closes the Week Softer on Back of Little Newsflow: BTCManager’s Week in Review November 5, 2018
The price of bitcoin closed the week around two percent lower – reaching the $6,350 level – on light volumes and a lack of major market-moving headlines. The main headline of the week was the publication of a research paper that suggested that bitcoin mining may accelerate global warming due to its high energy usage. дальше »
2018-11-5 21:00 | |
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Blockchain Entrepreneurs Will Get Access to Networking Ecosystems at UCIM
The momentous growth of blockchain technology has discovered many potential use-cases being implemented in real-life scenarios. While bringing light to a new era of decentralization, where the power of internet money has paved the way for technological revolutions, the technology has largely remained meddle-proof, maintaining its integrity. дальше »
2018-11-5 18:30 | |
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Vitalik Buterin Thinks Ethereum Cannot Succeed Unless He Steps Back
During Ethereum’s annual developer conference, Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, said that the technology could only succeed and become truly decentralized if it stopped depending on him, the Technology Review reported on November 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-4 02:00 | |
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Blockstream: When Will the Level of Dishonesty and Manipulation End?
The alleged Bitcoin-focused company Blockstream has raised over $100 million publicly, but has yet to be forthright with the Bitcoin community. It’s time for people within the Bitcoin space to start holding them accountable. дальше »
2018-11-4 22:00 | |
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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New York State Extends ‘Virtual Currency License’ to Coinsource
A November 1st press release from New York State’s Department of Financial Services shows that the dept. granted a virtual currency license to Coinsource. The press release says the move hopes to encourage regulatory risk-based standards. дальше »
2018-11-2 04:33 | |
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HUOBI Group Sets up Shop in Africa, Middle East and South Asia
Huobi Group revealed at the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai that the company is looking to expand its operations to the Middle Eastern, African and South Asian markets in a bid to provide services to its unbanked or underbanked residents. дальше »
2018-10-26 21:07 | |
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New Qart Wallet Gives Bitcoin Cash QR Codes a Personal Touch
There’s a new bitcoin cash wallet under construction called Qart, a light client that provides the ability to create human-recognizable QR codes using any image. The wallet is currently available for Android devices in its beta phase, but users can experiment with the application before the official launch. дальше »
2018-10-19 21:20 | |
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Why Are Miners Mining “Empty Blocks” and What Affect Does It Have on Blockchain Networks?
In early-October 2018, reports detailing a rise in the number of empty blocks on the Ethereum blockchain came to light. Using data from the Ethereum network, data analytics firms, as well as media companies were able to confirm the presence of a disproportionately high number of blocks devoid of any data related to transactions sent over the network. дальше »
2018-10-18 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin Scammer Arrested In Thailand
The $34 million Bitcoin scam has its prime suspect named Prinya Jaravijit who was arrested in Thailand after returning to the country. Jaravijit is allegedly part of a scam which saw a man from Finland, Aarini Otava Saarimaa scammed out of over 5,500 Bitcoins, this would be worth around $34 million in today’s market. дальше »
2018-10-17 12:00 | |
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BitPay-Pal? BitPay Introduces Settlement in USD-Pegged Stablecoins
BitPay, purportedly the largest blockchain payments provider, will allow merchants to accept settlements in USD-pegged stablecoins. Gemini Dollar and USD Coin Get the Green Light The leading blockchain payments provider BitPay announced that it will allow merchants to receive settlement in USD-backed stablecoins, namely the Gemini Dollar (GUSD) and Circle’s USD Coin (USDC). дальше »
2018-10-16 08:00 | |
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Research: 1 of 5 New Hedge Funds in 2018 Is a Crypto Fund
New research shows that one out of five hedge funds launched thus far this year has been a cryptocurrency-focused hedge fund. This is a surprising statistic in light of the 2018 bear market, but it may indicate that managers and investors are still optimistic about the long-term outlook and want to capitalize on current low […] The post Research: 1 of 5 New Hedge Funds in 2018 Is a Crypto Fund appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-10-16 19:30 | |
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Newly Published Journal Indicates Maturing Crypto Market Is Great News For Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been through a lot of damage through the year, but the maturing market is helping it to be more widely accepted and necessary. A recent publication brought to light some details that suggest that this progress could mean some great news for Bitcoin investors. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:27 | |
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When is Bitcoin Going to Do Something? BTC Price Analysis Forecast [Comes to Light]
Update [Note]: This post originally was published October 8th when Bitcoin was at $6,680 and since we have saw the drop all the way down to $6,066. It appears that the price of Bitcoin has finally broken downward against the immediate uptrend resistance that we had plotted toward the end of our Bitcoin price analysis. […] дальше »
2018-10-11 04:45 | |
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Eos (EOS) Investors Unmoved By Bitcoin (BTC) Selloff
Chart for EOS/USD (1W) Cryptocurrency markets plunge deep in the red, dancing to the tune of Bitcoin (BTC). Eos (EOS) investors are not moved by this confusion. In fact, as the above weekly chart for EOS/USD shows, the price of Eos (EOS) has not corrected the same way as the rest of the market. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:30 | |
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Signs That The Bitcoin Bulls Are Ready To Break Out
Here are a few of the most significant signs that the bulls are getting ready to break out and stampede on the markets. Five years ago, the industry didn’t have as many investors as we see today and most mainstream media wouldn’t have given any crypto related news the light of day. дальше »
2018-10-11 21:30 | |
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xRapid Could Save Blockchain – Not A Long-Term Solution
Ripple has been making headlines for the past few weeks and is still making a push for the number two spot on the top 100 cryptocurrencies according to CoinMarketCap. In the last month, it took over for a short time but slunk back into the third spot on the chart. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:00 | |
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Binance Decides to Donate 100% of Listing Fees
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, has announced that it will be making key changes to its listing fee policy. Listing fees have been a significant source of revenue generation for centralized exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-9 16:19 | |
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Breaking: Binance Decides to Donate 100% of Listing Fees
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, has announced that it will be making key changes to its listing fee policy. Listing fees have been a significant source of revenue generation for centralized exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-9 16:19 | |
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Electron Cash Developer Reveals In-Wallet BCH Fundraiser Prototype
Jonald Fyookball, the lead developer of the bitcoin cash-centric light wallet Electron Cash, revealed he has developed a crowdfunding module for the Electron Cash wallet. The feature allows anyone to raise funds from within the Electron Cash wallet through a process that uses the Bitcoin protocol’s Sighash flag. дальше »
2018-10-9 02:15 | |
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Drivechain: The Two-Way Peg Solution for Bitcoin Scalability
As the world is becoming more and more aware of cryptocurrencies, their popularity and adaptation are also on the rise. The rise in adoption has also brought to light the inefficiencies with regards to keeping up with the increasing demand. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:00 | |
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Soulja Boy Embraces Bitcoin on New Track
Soulja Boy, the American rapper who rose to worldwide fame thanks to his mega-hit, “Crank That,” released a new album titled “Young Drako. ” While much of the album focuses on traditional rap subjects, one track on the album, “Bitcoin,” focuses on the artists’ love of the cryptocurrency — as well as his purported success making money as a trader. дальше »
2018-10-6 20:00 | |
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Internal French Police Officer Apprehended for Selling State Secrets for Bitcoin
A security officer belonging to the French Intelligence Agency – General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) was arrested last week for selling state secrets on the Dark Web in exchange for bitcoin, reported Le Parisien on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-4 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin Foundation Challenges “French BitLicense” Proposed in PACTE Bill
On September 23, 2018, the Bitcoin Foundation sent a letter to the French Parliament asking that they reject a new crypto asset amendment being proposed in the PACTE Bill, which deals with the growth and transformation of France’s businesses and the country’s employee savings. дальше »
2018-10-4 22:10 | |
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JPMorgan Includes Blockchain in Its Digital Transformation Plan: New Report
A new report by Research and Markets titled “Digital Transformation and Fintech Strategies of JPMorgan Chase” is shining light on the Wall Street giant’s plans for the future. The report suggests that the bank is depending on a digital transformation strategy that will include blockchain, artificial intelligence, and robotics, among other up-and-coming technologies. дальше »
2018-10-3 16:49 | |
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Blinded by the Light: Why Top Economists Are Wrong About Bitcoin
A long list of award winning economists have railed against Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, predicting spectacular failure. Nobel prize winner Paul Krugman has predicted the total collapse of Bitcoin because of its deflationary nature, going as far to call it “evil. дальше »
2018-9-30 01:00 | |
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The Daily: UK’s Revolut Seeks EU Licenses, Quppy Launches Wallet With BCH
British-based digital bank Revolut has applied for financial licenses in two European Union member states, Lithuania and Luxemburg, in the light of risks associated with Brexit. We’ve covered its progress in The Daily. дальше »
2018-9-26 16:45 | |
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Study Reveals Growing Sophistication in Malicious Mining of Cryptocurrency
Several Chinese researchers from Fudan University, Tsinghua University and the University of California Riverside have produced the first systematic study of the malicious mining of cryptocurrencies, known as cryptojacking, unveiling increasing complexity over time. дальше »
2018-9-25 23:59 | |
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Study Argues Tether Wasn't Used to Prop Up Bitcoin Price
Published a month before a report by researchers from the University of Texas alleging that stablecoin Tether (USDT) issues new tokens to manipulate bitcoin's price, another academic study has come to light that challenges this theory. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:35 | |
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