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Bakkt Futures Volume Up on Institutional Trading; Its President Slams Offshore Options
27.8.2020
Institutional interest is driving Bakkt's bitcoin futures volumes up, but its options market has remained quiet
Akon Joins Presidential Campaign of Bitcoin Entrepreneur Brock Pierce as Chief Strategist
26.8.2020
Akon has joined bitcoin entrepreneur Brock Pierce’s 2020 campaign to become the president of the United States. Akon will serve as the chief strategist for the Pierce campaign while building his “futuristic” Akon City in Senegal, Africa, that will be run on the akoin...
Hyperinflation and Currency Collapse Fears After Zambian President Fires Central Bank Governor
26.8.2020
Zambian President Edgar Lungu fired the country’s central bank governor Denny Kalyalya last week sparking fears that government wants to end the institution’s independence. Kaylalya was immediately replaced by Christopher Mvunga who reportedly has close ties to the President. The abrupt...
‘You Don't Have to Win to Become President’: Candidate Brock Pierce
20.8.2020
'You don't have to win to become president,' crypto venture capitalist Brock Pierce said in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Holdings Reports $38.5 Million Income for Q2: “We’ve Crossed the Rubicon’
16.8.2020
Galaxy Digital Holdings reported on Friday, August 14 that its comprehensive income for Q2 grew to $38.5 million. The figure reflects both net realized and unrealized gains from digital assets, as well as investing activities of $28.3 million. In an earnings call, Galaxy Digital President, Chris...
„Happy birthday, Mr. President!”: Jak blízký byl vztah JFK a Marilyn Monroe?
15.8.2020
„Happy birthday, Mr. President!”: Jak blízký byl vztah JFK a Marilyn Monroe?
Chinese Bitcoin Miners Develop Strong Relationships and Crypto Mining Facilities in Iran
14.8.2020
During the last few months, crypto proponents have focused their attention on Iran. The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani initiated a new mining strategy last May, and the government-licensed 14 bitcoin mining farms in July. According to the Chinese mining operation Lubian, it claims to operate...
Russia Developing AI System to Monitor Cryptocurrency Transactions — Prototype Already in Use
12.8.2020
Russia is reportedly developing a system using artificial intelligence to track and analyze transactions involving cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, dash, and monero. The system prototype has already been created and is currently being tested. This news followed the signing of crypto regulation...
President Macron Could Leverage Blockchain to Transform Lebanon Aid
10.8.2020
Blockchain technology has the potential to bring transparency to the deployment of financial aid
Putin Signs Law Giving Cryptocurrency Legal Status in Russia
2.8.2020
Russia’s bill to regulate cryptocurrencies has been signed into law by President Vladimir Putin. The new law gives legal status to cryptocurrency but prohibits its use as a means of payment. Russian Crypto Bill Signed Into Law Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law Friday the bill...
Al Weiss Appointed Chairman (Non-Executive) of Playfuel
22.7.2020
Weiss’ significant technology and entertainment industry experience includes his current role as General Partner and Chairman of Global Blockchain Ventures and as former President, Worldwide Operations, Disney Parks and Resorts. Dubai, UAE, July 22, 2020, PlayFuel, the company bringing...
Wirex Approved to Issue Mastercard-Backed Bitcoin Debit Cards
20.7.2020
Mastercard said Monday it had granted Wirex principal membership status, becoming the “first” native cryptocurrency outfit to do so. The membership allows Wirex, a London-based digital payments firm, to issue payment cards directly to consumers, making it easier for people to buy, hold...
Bitcoin Investors Unfazed By Great Twitter Hack, as Volatility Remains Stable
17.7.2020
Bitcoin traders seem unfazed by the massive Twitter hack on Wednesday, as the price of the top cryptocurrency has largely remained steady. Prominent U.S. figures including billionaires Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos were targeted by hackers in an apparent Twitter bitcoin (BTC) scam....
Former Swiss President Sees the Country Leading in DLT and Technology of the Future
9.7.2020
Former Swiss President and new board member of CV VC talks the unique attitudes towards law that make Switzerland a hub for crypto
Jeffrey Epstein Confidant Ghislaine Maxwell’s Last Reddit Post Was About Bitcoin
8.7.2020
The cryptocurrency community has been discussing the infamous Ghislaine Maxwell, the associate of the financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell was recently arrested and many speculators think she may see the same fate as Epstein before she talks. Moreover, it seems the last...
Block.One Co-Founder Brock Pierce Files to Run for US President
7.7.2020
Brock Pierce has formally filed to run for President of the United States
Bitcoin Entrepreneur Brock Pierce Joins the 2020 US Presidential Election
6.7.2020
Blockchain entrepreneur and former Disney child actor, Brock Pierce, is running for President of the United States this election. Pierce announced he was running during America’s Independence Day celebration on July 4, the same day Kanye West revealed his candidacy. Pierce is an advocate...
Bitcoin-Friendly Kanye West Running for US President 2020, Taking on Donald Trump and Joe Biden
5.7.2020
Kanye West announced on Independence Day that he is running for president of the United States in 2020, taking on Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Responding to the bitcoin-friendly singer with 21 Grammy Awards, Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk said West has his full support. Kanye...
Germany Takes Over FATF Presidency With New Guidance to Help Countries Apply Crypto Standards
4.7.2020
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has a new president as Germany took over the presidency from China. The intergovernmental organization also highlighted the need for more guidance on cryptocurrencies as many countries have not yet fully implemented its revised crypto standards. Another review...
UK Court Denies Maduro Access to $1 Billion of Venezuela’s Gold
3.7.2020
The UK is denying Nicolas Maduro access to Venezuela’s gold worth about $1 billion, stored at the Bank of England. The UK High Court has ruled that the country does not recognize Maduro as president of Venezuela, blocking him from accessing the much-needed gold. England Denies Maduro Access...