Bitcoin Mining Equipment Giant Canaan Fails to Raise USD 100 Million
21.11.2019
The second largest producer of Bitcoin mining equipment, China-based Canaan, has finally completed its initial public offering (IPO) after the third attempt, raising less than estimated.
While many have estimated that the company will raise USD 100 million at a USD 1.6 billion market...
Maduro Plans to Give Venezuelan Pensioners Petro as Christmas Bonus
21.11.2019
Regional news outlets from Venezuela have revealed that President Nicolás Maduro plans to dole out petro as a ‘Christmas bonus’ for Venezuelan retirees and pensioners. Moreover, despite the fact that many Venezuelans say average citizens don’t use the petro, Maduro also...
OneCoin Fugitive Cryptoqueen Allegedly Paid $50 M to Lawyer to Launder Funds
21.11.2019
Former Locke Lord LLP partner allegedly received $50 million to launder $400 million for OneCoin co-founder Ruja Ignatova
US Think Tank Releases Report on Investigation Into Illicit Transactions on the Dark Web
21.11.2019
U.S. think thank releases a report on the future of investigating illicit transactions on the dark web, including tracing crypto use
PayPal CEO Hodls Bitcoin and Only Bitcoin
21.11.2019
CEO of payment processor PayPal revealed during an interview that the only cryptocurrency he owns is Bitcoin
Vermont Utility Customers to Trade Renewable Energy Credits on LO3 Blockchain
21.11.2019
With an ambitious 100% renewables goal by 2025, the new marketplace by Green Mountain Power and LO3 Energy is an eco blockchain play
Paypal CEO Admits He Owns Bitcoin
21.11.2019
The CEO of Paypal, Daniel Schulman, has revealed in an interview that he personally owns bitcoin. He also talked about Paypal’s plans regarding cryptocurrency, how to achieve mass adoption, and why Paypal decided to leave Facebook’s Libra project. Also read: US to Strictly Enforce...
Bloomberg Panel: Bitcoin More Attractive During Times of Global Uncertainty
20.11.2019
Bloomberg panelists agree that BTC becomes more attractive during times of irresponsible monetary policies from central banks and governments globally
1 Gigawatt Bitcoin Mine Under Construction in Texas Would Dwarf Bitmain’s
20.11.2019
The $150 million bitcoin mine could become the world's largest – surpassing Bitmain's, whose own mega mining operation is in the same Texas town
With 7,600 Blockchain Patent Applications, Chinese Firms Far Outpace US
20.11.2019
Chinese firms submitted 7,600 blockchain patent applications between 2009 and 2018, about three times as many as U.S.-based companies
Doom or Double Bottom? — Bitcoin Price Support at $7.8K Is Key
20.11.2019
If Bitcoin fails to hold the 61.8% Fib retracement at $7,845, a full retrace and double bottom at $7.4k is possible
Devs Reveal BCH Cashchannels and Simple Escrow Contracts
20.11.2019
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) supporters have been introduced to two new concepts that allow people to leverage the BCH network in a variety of innovative ways. On November 15, former Bitpay developer Jason Dreyzehner revealed his recurring payments system for BCH called Cashchannels. A few days later,...