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Hacker Hijacks Twitter Account of Indian Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, Asks Followers for Crypto
3.9.2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the latest victim of a Twitter hack undertaken to trick social media users into sending crypto to the attackers
US Lawmakers Advocate for Blockchain Use in COVID Relief Efforts
3.9.2020
Lawmakers are urging President Trump to consider blockchain solutions in the fight against COVID-19
BitGo Will Provide Cold Storage Crypto Support for Japan’s Bitgate
3.9.2020
Bitgate has tapped BitGo to help it provide cold storage services to Japanese customers
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls to $11.1K; Ethereum Miners at Record Fee Percentage
2.9.2020
The bitcoin market went bearish as the price dipped while DeFi fees as a percentage of revenue for Ethereum miners is at an all-time high
Hardware Wallet Flaw Lets Attackers Hold Crypto for Ransom Without Touching Device
2.9.2020
A hypothetical man-in-the-middle attack would have allowed an attacker to hold users’ crypto for ransom on Trezor and KeepKey hardware wallets
For DeFi to Grow, CeFi Must Embrace It
2.9.2020
Despite the buzz, DeFi is not on a good trajectory. It's too technical, too volatile and too "geeky" to be adopted by "the mainstream," William Mougayar writes
Let Them Eat Equities! The Economic Chickens Come Home to Roost, Feat. Luke Gromen
2.9.2020
One of the best-known macro analysts breaks down last week’s Jerome Powell speech and whether it truly represents a new policy era for the Federal Reserve
Around the Crypto World in 15 Charts: CoinDesk Research’s August Review
2.9.2020
In 15 charts, the CoinDesk Monthly Review for August details BTC's performance, its relationship to fiat currencies and Ethereum’s growing congestion problem
CFTC Greenlights LedgerX Request to Move Beyond Digital Currency Products
2.9.2020
The federal regulator has approved LedgerX’s amended registration to offer fully collateralized futures and options products
Retail Trading Platforms Pile Into $5M Funding Round for Zero Hash Crypto Settlements Firm
2.9.2020
Three trading platforms focused on the retail market have participated in the $4.75 million Series C for a crypto settlement service
Self-Help Firm That Mostly Took Bitcoin as Payment Mostly Just Helped Itself, SEC Charges
2.9.2020
Ninety-two percent of Mindset 24 investors allegedly lost some of their funds. They'd paid in over a million dollars - mostly in bitcoin
Blockchain Bites: How SushiSwap Drove Uniswap to DeFi’s Top Spot
2.9.2020
A South Korean crypto exchange has been raided by police, Bitcoin's Lightning Network hit a new high and mining revenues are climbing
CoinDesk Ethics Policy
2.9.2020
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Open Positions in Deribit’s Ether Options Hit Record High Above $500M
2.9.2020
Ether option contracts listed on Deribit, the largest crypto options exchange, are more popular than ever
Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 2, 2020
2.9.2020
With bitcoin's price dropping overnight as DeFi booms, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!
Newly Discovered Malware Has Arsenal of Tricks to Help It Steal Crypto
2.9.2020
Cybersecurity researchers said "KyberCibule" covertly mines for privacy coin monero and could also steal victims' passwords and divert crypto funds
Twitter Hack May Have Involved Another Teenager: Report
2.9.2020
According to a recent report, a 16-year-old was served with a search warrant by federal agents at his home on Tuesday
Coinberry Crypto Exchange Gets OSC Nod, Lloyd’s Cover as Canada’s Post-Quadriga Rules Tighten
2.9.2020
Following last year’s QuadrigaCX collapse and loss of client funds, Canada’s crypto exchanges are going the extra mile to rebuild the trust of consumers
Senate Banking Chairman Asks OCC About Its Planned Crypto Rulemaking
2.9.2020
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo asked to know more about the OCC's potential crypto guidance, but encouraged clear regulation
FATF Compliance Effort Adds Huobi, Bitfinex and Tether to Governance Task Force
2.9.2020
Shyft Network is adding Huobi, Bitfinex and Tether to its crypto-focused anti-money laundering platform as the sector ramps up FATF compliance efforts