Block.One Joins EOS Elections as One Entity Allegedly Has 37% Control
29.11.2019
With Block.One accounting for 9.5% of the votes toward EOS’s elections, the network’s centralization is again under scrutiny
50m-User Chat App Kakao to Add Crypto Wallet in Early 2020 + More News
29.11.2019
A screenshot of the KakaoTalk chat app.
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Chat app giant and Klaytn blockchain mainnet developer Kakao has announced...
China: 5 Crypto Exchanges Halt or Shut Services Amid Perceived Crackdown
29.11.2019
At least five Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges have chosen to suspend or end services in line with Beijing’s purportedly toughened stance
Ethereum Express Launching New Projects For Over 48,000 Users
29.11.2019
The Ethereum Express project is set to launch two pilot projects for a user base exceeding 48,000. Proof-of-Authority will be used in the Ethereum Express blockchain as the main algorithm and will serve to drastically increase the efficiency of internal processes for both pilot projects....
Bitcoin Price Hits Tipping Point Above $7.6K — Pivotal Weekend Ahead
29.11.2019
Bitcoin price: bulls and bears key battle looks imminent
Photonics Bitcoin Mining Tech Aims to ‘Democratize’ Energy Use
29.11.2019
Three researchers have published a paper at Cornell University’s arxiv.org proposing a system called Optical Proof of Work (OPOW) to potentially be employed in Bitcoin mining. According to the paper, “heavy reliance on electricity has created scalability issues, environmental concerns...
The Digitex Futures Public Beta is Almost Here
29.11.2019
The Digitex Futures public beta is almost here, and (if the reactions from the wider public are as positive as the closed testers), DGTX, the exchange’s native token, will be one to watch in the coming months. The zero-fee futures trading platform whose ICO sold out in 17 minutes has often bucked...
Coinbase Acquires Prime Broker Tagomi for $150M: Source
29.11.2019
San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired prime broker Tagomi for $150 million, a source told CoinDesk
Correction: Coinbase and Tagomi Deny Acquisition
29.11.2019
A prior report that Tagomi had been acquired by Coinbase was incorrect, according to spokespeople at both companies
Canadian Investment Firm 3iQ Files Prospectus for Bitcoin Fund
29.11.2019
Canadian investment firm 3iQ filed a prospectus for its publicly-traded Bitcoin fund
LTC Trades with Bullish Impact; Selling Pressure Remains Prominent
29.11.2019
Litecoin trades at $47.84 with slight support from the short-term moving averages Just like other altcoins, LTC is also trading with utmost selling pressure LTC’s current trading price is 9% higher than the lowest of the past 30 days Litecoin (LTC) has hit the new 90-day low at $42 in the past four...
Monero (XMR) Sustains the Uptrend for the Fifth Straight Day
29.11.2019
The 5-day chart of Monero manifests two major price rises; price remains above $55 Bollinger bands are heading towards volatility; $50 and $46 pose as support levels Though technical indicators look positive including SMA lines, the XMR coin is bearing selling pressure Monero price has shown major...