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US Court says $250 Million Stolen from Unnamed Exchanges
3.3.2020
Two individuals may have stolen millions of dollars in virtual currency between 2018 and 2019, according to a court filing released this week
Bitcoin Is Financial Instrument, Clarifies Germany, Crypto Custodians Qualify as Financial Institutions
3.3.2020
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany, Bafin, has issued guidance to clarify the status of cryptocurrencies and the regulations that apply to related business activities. The recommendations are based on the country’s current legislation, taking into account the latest...
LocalBitcoins Hits a 7-Year Low of Weekly Traded Bitcoins
2.3.2020
Bitcoin trading volumes on LocalBitcoins dropped to their lowest levels since 2013
Binance Users in Turkey Can Now Deposit and Withdraw TRY via Akbank Integration
2.3.2020
The competition for the Turkish cryptocurrency market appears to be heating up as Binance is the latest platform to launch a banking integration for the Lira (TRY). The global digital asset exchange is now open to direct transactions of local fiat from Akbank, one of the largest banks in Turkey....
Turkey to Inspect Cryptocurrency Exchanges as Part of Government Offensive Against Online Gambling
2.3.2020
Turkish authorities will soon be going after crypto exchanges operating in the country, local media reported. Although the trading platforms are not the prime target of a new push to increase budget receipts, they will be placed under close examination. The news comes as a military escalation with...
Bitfinex to Delist Nearly 50 Cryptocurrency Trading Pairs on March 6
2.3.2020
Major cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex will delist 46 crypto trading pairs on March 6 to improve liquidity
Whistleblower Outs ‘Wolf of Kyiv’ for $70 Million Bitcoin Scam
2.3.2020
A whistleblower has revealed a $70 million Bitcoin scam targeting British and Australian investors through fake news stories on Facebook
Huobi Open-Source DeFi Blockchain Now Live for Public Beta Testing
2.3.2020
The public testnet of Huobi’s decentralized finance blockchain is now live
Coinbase Registers as Second-Class Member with JVCEA
2.3.2020
The Japanese Financial Services Agency will see three additional crypto currency exchange companies registered
Cryptocurrency Payment Gateway Gocrypto Onboards 1,000 Locations Worldwide
2.3.2020
On February 28, Gocrypto CEO Dejan Roljic revealed the payment gateway has officially onboarded 1,000 merchant locations during a recent company update that expanded upon the firm’s growth. Roljic also explained Gocrypto now has several locations in five countries and the company recently...
Cryptocurrency Could Kill Bank Lending, Warns Bank of England Deputy Governor
1.3.2020
In the cryptocurrency economy, the supply of credit through the banking system could disappear, warned Bank of England Deputy Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe. That would be a change with “profound economic consequences,” he added, emphasizing the risks from Facebook’s Libra project...
Market Update: Coronavirus Fears, Stock Market Crash, and Bitcoin Price Predictions
1.3.2020
Digital currency markets have been consolidating since the initial price drop on February 26 that saw $25 billion shaved off the entire cryptocurrency market. At the time of publication, the cryptoconomy is hovering just above the $245 billion zone and a few coins today are making slight gains....
MTV Airs Only the Negative Parts of Crypto Youtuber ‘Ya Girl’ Rachel Siegel’s Bitcoin Analysis
1.3.2020
A new television series by MTV features arguably the channel’s first crypto personality. Rachel Siegel, a bitcoin advocate and proponent of mass adoption who’s behind the Youtube channel Crypto Finally, was invited to enrich the story of a $5 million SIM swapping scam with...
This Is How Much BTC You Need to Enter Bitcoin’s Elite 1% Club
1.3.2020
Today there are 18,244,475 BTC in circulation and during the last few weeks, a number of bitcoin influencers have been talking about how much is needed to be included in Bitcoin’s top 1% of holders. For instance, according to Blockworks Group analyst Jake Levison, if you own 0.28...
A Sea Change to Crypto Hits America, Again
1.3.2020
A sea change is coming to cryptocurrency in America. It is likely to hit in two separate waves: a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and draconian regulation that shuts down free-market activities, including development. Also Read: No Backdoor on Human Rights: Why Encryption Cannot Be Compromised...
These Maps Will Help You Locate Merchants Ready to Accept Your Cryptocurrency
29.2.2020
Getting into Bitcoin is a first step many have already taken, and with the generally positive start of 2020, more are likely to make the move. But then there’s the question of what to do with your coins. Regardless of how you obtained them – through purchase, faucet, airdrop, fork...
Market Analysts Naeem Aslam and Ian Balina Debate Coronavirus and Crypto
29.2.2020
Crypto analysts Ian Balina and Naeem Aslam think that the bull trend is yet to kick-off, despite believing the halving is already priced in
Threat Alert: New Trojans Targeting Major Crypto Exchanges Apps Discovered
29.2.2020
26 crypto exchange and wallet apps, including Binance, Coinbase, and Xapo, are being targeted by three popular remote access Trojans
Bitcartcc’s Merchant Solution: Developer Builds Self-Hosted Btcpay Alternative Supporting Bitcoin Cash
29.2.2020
On February 28, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) proponents were introduced to a new platform called Bitcartcc. The project is a self-hosted open source payment processor that allows merchants to accept bitcoin cash easily. Bitcartcc was created because the developers behind the popular application Btcpay refuse...
Wilshire Phoenix Slams SEC for Bitcoin ETF Rejection
29.2.2020
Wilshire Phoenix has taken aim at the SEC for rejecting its Bitcoin ETF, arguing that a regulated product would offer US investors a safer way to access exposure to crypto