First Mover: Ethereum’s Transition to Staking Could Push More Traders to Use Derivatives
5.8.2020
As Ethereum starts its multiyear transition to a "staking" network, analysts say a reduction in token liquidity may push traders to derivatives markets.
Coinbase Follows Huobi in Supporting .Crypto Domains-Based Payments
5.8.2020
Coinbase Wallet now allows to register and store “.crypto” domains, featuring payments through domain handles instead of cryptographic addresses
Darknet Vendor and Pharmacist Charged With $270 Million Bitcoin Drug Trade
5.8.2020
Two Costa Rican residents were charged for selling drugs worth $270 million on the darknet
While Compound’s Locked Value Grows, COMP Tanked 60% Since June Highs
5.8.2020
Following a divergence between the price of the Compound platform’s COMP token and the total value locked (TVL) in the DeFi (decentralized finance) platform, early token investors are now being accused by some for dumping their tokens on the market.
Popular crypto investor Andrew Kang wrote...
Peertec, hiblocks Joins Blockchain Platform of Kakao GroundX
5.8.2020
In an important development, the Klaytn blockchain platform has got Peertec and hiblocks on board to spread the adoption of peer-to-peer protocol among a variety of customer segments. Just so you know, Klaytn platform, operated by the GroundX, is a part of the Kakao group, which is a market leader...
BnkToTheFuture Steps Away From Banks Citing Mounting Risk to Clients’ Assets
5.8.2020
The online investment platform is moving clients' crypto and fiat assets to a Hong Kong-based trust company
Deregulating Crypto Could Spark More Speculation Says Japan's FSA
5.8.2020
“Deregulating Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies may not necessarily promote technical innovation,” says Japan’s new top financial regulator
Ethereum Transaction Fees Fall by 75% as Congestion Eases
5.8.2020
Ethereum gas fees appear to be finally going down as activity levels fall from the highs of July
Discovered Vulnerability Made Ledger to Choose Between 'Security and Usability'
5.8.2020
A researcher reported on a vulnerability in major crypto hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger's devices that can result in the loss of bitcoin (BTC), which they claim the company was aware of for a number of months. Ledger, however, argued that they have addressed it already, while having...
Alleged 17-Year-Old Twitter Hack Mastermind Pleads Not Guilty
5.8.2020
On Tuesday, during a court hearing in Hillsborough Circuit Court, the “mastermind” of the Twitter hack pleaded not guilty
Bitcoin and Altcoins Continue to Fail Near Major Range Highs
5.8.2020
Bitcoin price is holding the USD 11,000 and USD 11,050 support levels. BTC is currently (08:30 UTC) trading above USD 11,200, but it is facing many hurdles near USD 11,400 and USD 11,450. A clear break above USD 11,400, followed by a close above USD 11,500 could open the doors for more...
3 Bullish Signs That Overall Demand for Bitcoin Is Skyrocketing
5.8.2020
Unique entities hit their highest weekly average since early 2018 as bullish network momentum snowballs