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Inside China’s Plan to Power Global Blockchain Adoption
14.4.2020
China is about to launch its national blockchain platform, part of Beijing’s grand strategy to lead the digital transformation of the world economy
Algorand Foundation Sets Aside $50M in Tokens to Spur Development
14.4.2020
The Algorand Foundation has earmarked 250 million ALGO for a grant program that aims to spur development of the Algorand ecosystem
The $20,000 Human IPO and 5 Other Crypto Stories That Have Nothing to Do With COVID-19
14.4.2020
From regulation-related shutdowns to a human IPO and G20 warnings about stablecoins, NLW breaks down a set of crypto trend stories that really aren’t about COVID-19
Chinese State-Owned Bank Offers Test Interface for PBoC Central Bank Digital Currency
14.4.2020
The Agricultural Bank of China has rolled out an internal test interface for the nation's central bank digital currency, allowing whitelisted users to register and trialing certain functions
Blockchain Bites: The Global Lockdown, Privacy Preserving Cryptography and Bitmain’s Cash Rebates
14.4.2020
Crypto may protect privacy as governments turn to contact tracing apps, while hackers are selling your Zoom account information for pennies on the dollar
MakerDAO Users Sue Stablecoin Issuer Following ‘Black Thursday’ Losses
14.4.2020
A lawsuit against the Maker Foundation claims the DeFi platform “intentionally misrepresented the risks associated with CDP ownership.”
Filipino Pawnshops Bank on Crypto Remittances During Crisis
14.4.2020
Pawn shops in the Philippines are well placed to popularize cryptocurrencies as alternatives to cash
Bitcoin News Roundup for April 14, 2020
14.4.2020
Gold beats BTC while Europe explores contact tracing. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast
Options Market Signals Doubt Bitcoin Price Will Rise After Halving
14.4.2020
To the moon or to the cellar? Options traders are buying bitcoin puts, or bearish bets on the cryptocurrency, heading into next month's halving
Huawei, Tencent, JD.com Among Big Names on China’s New Blockchain Committee
14.4.2020
The new national blockchain committee was formed to discuss and set industry standards for distributed ledger technology
‘The Great Lockdown’: IMF Confirms Global Recession
14.4.2020
IMF: “The Great Lockdown is the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and far worse than the Global Financial Crisis [of 2008].”
Coinbase Custody to Support Polkadot Staking With up to 20% Returns
14.4.2020
Coinbase Custody is partnering with Bison Trails to add staking support for Polkadot’s native DOT tokens in anticipation of the network’s mainnet launch
G20 Watchdog Warns Nations to Mitigate Risks Posed by Libra-Like Stablecoins
14.4.2020
National regulators need to be prepared for the unique risks posed by global stablecoins, the Financial Stability Board says
First Mover: Bitcoin Market Goes Into ‘Backwardation’ Despite Fed’s Trillions
14.4.2020
Bitcoin futures are trading below the spot price, suggesting expectations of a drop. But there are signs of buying potential, too. Where will the market go next?
Bitcoin Stuck Below $7K Even as Gold Surges to 7-Year High
14.4.2020
Gold has left bitcoin behind on a month-to-date basis following a rise to seven-year highs early on Tuesday
Bitmain Partially Refunds Bitcoin Miner Buyers After Price Cuts
14.4.2020
The Beijing-based firm is sending out cash coupons to customers who pre-ordered its latest bitcoin miners at full price
Baidu-Owned Video Streaming Giant iQiyi Taps Public Blockchain for Performance Boost
14.4.2020
iQiyi hopes the new deal will bring improved video buffering speeds through NKN's distributed blockchain infrastructure
FBI Warns COVID-19 Scammers Are Targeting Crypto Holders
14.4.2020
The FBI is warning that fraudsters are about to unleash a surge of coronavirus cryptocurrency scams
Bitcoin Drops as Traders See Bearish Signals in Futures Markets
13.4.2020
Bitcoin slid Monday to its lowest point in the past seven days, with traders saying bearish signals are appearing
Europe Debates COVID-19 Contact Tracing That Respects Privacy
13.4.2020
European researchers are looking for ways to track the spread of coronavirus while respecting privacy rights