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New Wrapped Bitcoin Platform Allows You to Transact in BTC Using Tezos
8.4.2020
On April 8, the Bitcoin Association Switzerland (BAS) announced the launch of a new wrapped bitcoin project called Tzbtc. The token will be used on the Tezos network and each token will be backed 1:1 with BTC. The project is now the fourth tokenized project that leverages BTC on another blockchain....
Novogratz: We Have Money-Printing Orgy Going on, Amazing Environment to Buy Bitcoin
8.4.2020
Galaxy Digital chairman Michael Novogratz said that bitcoin is his pick under the current financial situation, describing it as an “amazing environment” to buy bitcoin. With “global money printing orgy,” a possible another trillion-dollar stimulus package, and “money...
The Bitcoin Cash Network’s Block Reward Officially Halved – Block 630,000 Mined
8.4.2020
On April 8, 2020, the Bitcoin Cash network officially halved as of block 630,000 and BCH miners hashing away at the network will capture 6.25 coins per block going forward. The BCH halving is the first major SHA256 branch to halve its block reward, as BSV and BTC will halve as well within the next...
Decentralized Crypto Exchange Disables Trading Due to ‘Critical Security Vulnerability’
8.4.2020
The developers behind the decentralized exchange have suspended trading on the platform as they investigate a critical security vulnerability
Deutsche Bank Envisions Post Covid-19 Economy Accelerating Digital Payments
8.4.2020
Since the covid-19 outbreak wreaked havoc across the world’s economies, the global multinational investment bank Deutsche Bank has been encouraging the use of digital currencies. The firm’s Twitter account and macro strategist Marion Laboure have been tweeting regularly about...
Virgin Galactic’s Chamath Palihapitiya: Bitcoin Could Go to $1 Million, Everybody Should Own Some
8.4.2020
Virgin Galactic Chairman Chamath Palihapitiya has shared his bitcoin investment strategy, predicting that bitcoin’s price could reach a million dollars. He further suggested that everybody should have 1% of their assets in bitcoin since it is “a fantastic hedge.” Also read:...
Weeks After Bitcoin’s Record Deleveraging, Bithumb Launches 5x Margin Trading
7.4.2020
Citing customer demand, Bithumb Global has introduced 5x margin trading just weeks after the largest deleveraging event in the history of the Bitcoin
Paxful Launches Peer-to-Peer Trading Between Gold and Bitcoin
7.4.2020
Paxful has launched P2P trade between Bitcoin and gold, with plans to support other goods and assets
Streamr to Offer Binance’s Real-Time Trade Feeds on Marketplace
7.4.2020
Streamr has partnered with major cryptocurrency exchange Binance to feature the exchange's data on its marketplace
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKEx Tackles Small Balances With New Offering
7.4.2020
Users of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx now can convert small balances to the firm’s proprietary token OKB
Bitfinex Launches Staking in Response to Customer Demand
7.4.2020
At launch, Bitfinex offers revenue sharing for EOS, Atom, and V-Systems staking, with support for more crypto assets coming soon
CoinGecko CEO: ‘Hard for CoinMarketCap to Stay Neutral’
7.4.2020
The recent acquisition of CoinMarketCap by Binance has some in the crypto community speaking out, including CoinGecko CEO Bobby Ong
Hyperbitcoinization: Visions of Bitcoin Fueling the Post Covid-19 Shadow Economy
7.4.2020
With the recent coronavirus spread and its overall effect on the global economy, some people believe the powers that be are preparing a financial reset. During these times, a number of bitcoiners think a bitcoin-induced form of fiat currency demonetization will take place, otherwise known...
BitMEX Operator Gives $400K Sponsorship to Cybersecurity Nonprofit
7.4.2020
In a company blog post, HDR Global Trading announced a $400,000 grant to the cybersecurity nonprofit Shadowserver
Kraken Appoints SAFT Architect Marco Santori Chief Legal Officer
6.4.2020
SAFT architect and crypto lawyer Marco Santori is now in charge Kraken’s legal team
Sensorium’s Senso Token Lists on the Top Ten HitBTC Cryptocurrency Exchange
6.4.2020
Sensorium Corporation has listed its digital currency Senso Token on HitBTC one of the oldest and most advanced cryptocurrency platforms operating today. The move follows a recent listing of Senso Token on the KuCoin cryptocurrency platform and signals Sensorium’s intention to expand its operations...
10 Countries Actively Regulating Cryptocurrency Despite Global Crisis
6.4.2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting financial crisis, at least 10 countries have made announcements regarding cryptocurrency regulation since our last regulatory roundup. They include Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Spain, Germany, India, the Philippines, the U.S., and South...
Bitcoin.com’s Cashfusion Fund Exceeds Goal: $100K Raised for Bitcoin Cash Privacy
5.4.2020
Bitcoin.com’s Cashfusion Fund officially surpassed the fundraiser goal by 103.3% or $51K worth of bitcoin cash spread out between 623 donations. The funds will go toward Cashfusion developer expenses and a security audit from Kudelski Security. Bitcoin.com also matched the funds donated...
Both Crypto Derivatives and Spot Markets Post Record Volume in March
5.4.2020
The March 13 crypto market meltdown drove record monthly trade in both the crypto spot and derivative markets
ICO Crackdown: 11 Class-Action Lawsuits Filed Against Cryptocurrency Companies
5.4.2020
A number of class-action lawsuits have been filed against various digital asset firms and exchanges on Friday. The U.S.-based “litigation boutique,” Roche Cyrulnik Freedman, filed the lawsuit for three plaintiffs in the Southern District of New York. All three lawsuits claim that...