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CME Sounding Out Crypto Traders to Gauge Market Demand for Ether Futures, Options
9.10.2020
The largest U.S. regulated market for bitcoin futures has been sounding out cryptocurrency traders to gauge their interest in a listing of futures and options on the Ethereum blockchain’s native tokens
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Crosses $11K While DOJ Takes Aim at Crypto
9.10.2020
Bitcoin crossed the $11,000 threshold, central banks enumerate "core principles" for a CBDC, Coinbase sees 60 employees walk
Memo to crypto exchanges: KYC compliance can be a competitive advantage
9.10.2020
More regulation is coming, and it will be costly, but compliance can also expand an exchange’s customer base
North Korean crypto hacking: Separating fact from fiction
9.10.2020
"The small IP space/access to the internet in the DPRK, as well as its less connected nature to global/online systems, arguably offers it an asymmetric advantage in relation to cyber operations."
Market Update: Bitcoin Captures $11K, Flash Buy Signals, Bollinger Band Squeeze
9.10.2020
Cryptocurrency markets are seeing decent gains on Friday following the announcement Square made the day prior about purchasing $50 million worth of bitcoin for reserves. During the morning trading sessions, the overall market capitalization of all 7,000+ crypto assets is up over 2% hovering at $340...
These are the end days for crypto criminals, and good riddance
9.10.2020
Nobody who believes in crypto wants it to be a sector beholden to criminality or poor commitment to security
350 Spanish MPs ‘Become Bitcoin Holders’ in ‘Crypto Education’ Drive
9.10.2020
All 350 members of Spain’s parliament have become de facto bitcoin (BTC) holders after a publicity stunt from two crypto companies – in a move designed to mirror a similar initiative in the United States.
Per ABC and an article from one of the companies involved – the media outlet Observatorio...
Square Purchases BTC Worth $50M; Crypto Leaders Congratulate
9.10.2020
Jack Dorsey backed investment company Square announced on Thursday that it has bought Bitcoins worth $50 million. In the official tweet, Square stated it believes that crypto allows the company to participate in the global monetary system and is an economic empowerment instrument. Today, @Square...
Bitcoin price breaks $11K, crypto traders optimistic about BTC’s action
9.10.2020
Bitcoin slumped to $10,500 in the first week of October and has recovered above $11,000. Traders explain what happens next for BTC
Looking for a Job in Crypto? Here Are 5 Skills You Need
9.10.2020
In job interviews at crypto-oriented companies, “the first thing that you’ll hear is: How does Bitcoin work?”
Venture Capitalist Tim Draper Bets Big on Indian Crypto Exchange, Undeterred by Crypto Ban Reports
9.10.2020
American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Tim Draper has invested in Indian cryptocurrency exchange Unocoin despite regulatory uncertainty and reports of a possible crypto ban in India. Unocoin has seen the number of new users grow 10-fold since the supreme court quashed the banking restriction...
Hit Record Producer Murda Beatz Tells Fans He Purchased Bitcoin
9.10.2020
Another hip hop artist has joined the cryptocurrency community, as the Canadian record producer, DJ, and songwriter ‘Murda Beatz’ (Shane Lee Lindstrom) said he bought some bitcoin on Tuesday. The music producer joins a slew of other recording artists that have joined the crypto...
Community reacts to new DoJ crypto enforcement guidelines
9.10.2020
The DoJ’s guidance around cryptocurrency enforcement, that cites "crime" and "criminals" 168 times, has been poorly received
Dutch central bank approves first crypto service under AMLD5 regulations
9.10.2020
The Netherlands has imposed tight regulations related to EU anti-money laundering laws
SEC Commissioner Peirce Weighs in Defi Token Regulation Debate: Panel Predicts Defi Will Self Correct in Twelve Months
9.10.2020
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner, Hester Peirce says while defi tokens carry some equity-like benefits, she believes that giving something away is distinct from selling something. As a result of this lack of clarity, Peirce says questions about the regulatory structure and how these...
bitFlyer Japan’s Assets Under Custody Reach Highest Point Since 2018
9.10.2020
A new report from bitFlyer Japan states the exchange is now custodying more than 161.8 billion yen ($1.5 billion) on behalf of its clients, a two-year record for the company
Hacker from the 2016 Bitfinex Breach Transfers $21M Worth of Bitcoin to Unknown Wallets
8.10.2020
On Wednesday morning (ET), around 2,034 BTC ($21.6 million) from the 2016 Bitfinex hack moved into a few unknown wallets. The action was caught by the Btcparser program as five transactions with around 400 BTC each moved for the first time in four years. On August 2, 2016, the popular digital...
Digital Bank Revolut Taps Fireblocks to Support New Crypto-Based Services
8.10.2020
Announced Thursday, Revolut will use Fireblocks’ platform to offer new cryptocurrency services for its retail customers
South Korea May Review Crypto Tax Law ahead of 2021 Regulations
8.10.2020
The South Korean government said that it is conditionally prepared to carry out a review of crypto tax regulations – a year ahead of the promulgation of the country’s first crypto-specific tax law.
Per news agency Yonhap, Hong Namk-ki, the Deputy Prime Minister and the nation’s finance minister...
The DOJ’s ‘Crypto Enforcement Framework’ Argues Against Privacy Tools and for International Regulation
8.10.2020
The Justice Department's new crypto enforcement framework lays out its case for prosecuting alleged crimes around the world while taking aim at privacy-enhancing tools