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Telegram’s Crypto Launch ‘Postponed Indefinitely’
30.4.2020
Chat app operator Telegram appears to have lost its battle with American regulators in the struggle to launch its Telegram Open Network (TON) blockchain platform and the Gram token.
Telegram had hoped to launch the TON platform on April 30, but has instead reportedly “postponed indefinitely” due...
CZ: Charity and Stablecoins Drive Meaningful Crypto Adoption
30.4.2020
Binance’s CZ says that charity initiatives are providing new users with a positive point of first-contact for cryptocurrency
USD 9K Bitcoin Leads Crypto Rally as Exchanges See Massive Volumes
30.4.2020
Both bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market saw another strong day today that brought the price of bitcoin past the USD 9,000 level, after also recording gains across the board yesterday. The gains came as sentiment in the market improved even more after bitcoin recovered all of its losses...
Artist Vesa Kivinen: Crypto Art Has the Potential to Go Parabolic
30.4.2020
Speaking at Virtual Blockchain Week, crypto artist Vesa Kivinen encouraged people to approach crypto art as an investment
Portugal Chases Crypto-Friendly Status With New ‘Free Zones’ for Tech
30.4.2020
Following previous tax breaks, the new Portuguese Digital Transitional action plan helps Portugal establish itself as a crypto-friendly nation
Cryptocurrency Trading Surges in Malaysia as Lockdown Cripples Economy
30.4.2020
Cryptocurrency trading in Malaysia has surged as the country endures an extended lockdown, costing its economy an estimated $550 million a day. Regulated cryptocurrency exchanges are reporting substantial growth in trading volumes and new users as people seek “a good store of value...
Europe’s Crypto Believers on the Rise Amid COVID-19 Crisis, bitFlyer Says
30.4.2020
The number of crypto believers in Europe edged up in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new bitFLyer survey says
China's Attitude to Crypto Can’t Change Significantly in the Short Term: Expert
29.4.2020
Analyst at a Chinese-led investment research firm said he does not expect China to change its stance towards crypto rapidly
Research Shines Light on Questionable Practices From Crypto Exchanges
29.4.2020
Ethereum address analysis highlights questionable behavior by some major exchanges and whales
YouTube’s Algorithm Is Punishing Crypto Content, and No One Knows Why
29.4.2020
An update to YouTube’s machine learning algorithm may be the reason behind the recent removal of crypto-related content, but content creators are left to speculate
Market Outlook: Crypto Market Prices Rally Ahead of Bitcoin Halving, BTC Up $1K in 24 Hours
29.4.2020
Cryptocurrency markets are bullish on April 29, as BTC prices have spiked over 11.8% in the last 24 hours touching a high of $8,740 per coin during Wednesday’s trading sessions. Bitcoin has gained 130% in value since the market rout on March 12 otherwise known as ‘Black Thursday.’...
BitMEX Leaves Japan, Youtube Suspends Ripple CTO + More News
29.4.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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BitMEX has announced that it will stop offering services to Japanese residents. In an official announcement,...
66% of Europeans Feel Optimistic About Future of Bitcoin, Study Shows
29.4.2020
Europeans are feeling more optimistic about the future of bitcoin. A recent study shows that more than two thirds of them believe cryptocurrency will remain in existence in 10 years time, with some convinced BTC will become a key part of the economy, both as a security and investment. Crypto...
66% of Europeans Believe Crypto Will Still Be Around in 10 Years: Survey
29.4.2020
A poll from bitFlyer Europe suggests confidence in crypto is growing, despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic
DPRK Insider: Kim Jong-Un in Good Health, Crypto Will Help Fight Imperialism
29.4.2020
A special delegate of the North Korean government has told Cointelegraph that Kim Jong-un is in good health and that Bitcoin will help the regime fight imperialism
Silvergate Adds 46 More Crypto Clients in Q1 While Existing Customers Increase Deposit Levels
29.4.2020
Silvergate Bank added 46 crypto customers in the first quarter and saw fee income and deposits increase from those customers because of “Black Thursday,” according to its earnings report released before market open on Wednesday
Colorado Hospital Patient Information System Hit by Crypto Ransomware
29.4.2020
Parkview Medical Center’s system for storing patient information was infected with ransomware and rendered inoperable
Drawbacks of Cryptocurrency Exchanges – How Non-Custodial Services Are the Solution
29.4.2020
Cryptocurrency exchanges are online platforms where one can buy, sell, or trade cryptocurrencies. The aim of crypto exchanges is to connect buyers and sellers by creating a cycle of supply and demand in one place. Centralized vs Decentralized Exchanges However, almost every exchange is prone...
DeFi Is Exposing Inadequacies of Cold Storage, Says Crypto Custodian
29.4.2020
Anchorage president Diogo Monica discusses the challenges faced by crypto custodians as DeFi protocols demand increasingly complex on-chain activities
Crypto Data Provider Skew Raises $5M, Launches Trade Execution Platform
29.4.2020
The $5 million round, led by Octopus Ventures, adds to a $2 million seed round raised in September of last year