Vertcoin Network Sabotaged by Another 51% Attack
2.12.2019
The Vertcoin (VTC) blockchain was 51% attacked on Sunday, December 1, which saw 603 VTC blocks replaced by 553 blocks from the attacker. This is the second time the ASIC resistant Vertcoin chain was ambushed, as the network suffered a 300-block reorg a year ago. Also read: Cryptocurrency Projects...
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Calls for Blockchain-Based KYC Proposals
2.12.2019
Sri Lanka's Central Bank wants to use a blockchain system for local banks' "know-your-customer" protocols
Blockchain Firm Figure Technologies Secures $58M, Aims for $103M
2.12.2019
San Francisco-based fintech firm Figure Technologies has secured $58 million in a funding round that aims to raise $103 million
Crypto Market Sentiment Drops More; 4 Coins Enter the Negative Zone
2.12.2019
The cryptocurrency market sentiment did not manage to recover from its major tumble last week, despite the situation looking greener. The combined moving average 7-day market sentiment measure for the top 10 coins by market capitalization fell for the fourth week in a row, from last Monday’s 4.39...
Kakao to Launch Browser Extension Wallet for Klay Crypto Before Dedicated App
2.12.2019
Kakao's in-development wallet for its "klay" cryptocurrency will support dapps and tokens based on the firm's blockchain tech. The bad news is the launch has been delayed
IMF Wants Crypto Mining Answers from Georgia + More News
2.12.2019
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Georgia to report on its crypto mining industry. The country...
CryptoBridge Decentralized Exchange Shuts Down Citing Regulations, Markets
2.12.2019
Decentralized exchange CryptoBridge shuts down due to purported market conditions and regulatory pressure
German banks allowed to sell crypto assets in 2020
2.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 2 December, 2019 “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." - Ernst Hemingway In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Cisco winning a patent and seeks to […]
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German banks allowed to sell crypto assets in 2020
2.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 2 December, 2019 “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." - Ernst Hemingway In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Cisco winning a patent and seeks to […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) Trades with Inactive Supports; May Lead to $6,800
2.12.2019
BTC trades at $7,289, below the major supports, i.e., $7,350 and $7,500 Bitcoin records a 7-day high around $7,830 and there happens to be an S/R flip; $7,350 and $7,500 prices are acting as major resistances The downfall below $7,500 has been quite rapid in a 24-hour time frame Bitcoin trades...
Power Ledger, Indian Government to Boost Renewables With P2P Energy Trading Initiative
2.12.2019
Australian blockchain startup Power Ledger will pilot a peer-to-peer solar energy trading platform alongside an Indian utility firm and a government agency
SoftBank Releases Debit Cards With Built-In Blockchain Wallet
2.12.2019
SoftBank developed a debit card featuring a built-in blockchain wallet for crypto storage