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Academic Research Into Crypto Picks Up, But Universities Remain Hesitant to Fund
11.4.2020
Academic research into blockchain is picking up despite lag in institutional funding and reluctant scientific journals
Despite COVID-19 Scams, Crypto Fraudsters’ Incomes Fell 30% in March
11.4.2020
The average value of weekly transactions sent to the wallets of known scammers has taken a 30% hit since the start of March
First Halvings, New Steps and 20 Crypto Jokes
11.4.2020
The week behind us had many news and quite a few firsts for us. ETH saw a wave of buying, leaving BTC in the dust, while BTC's mining difficulty was set to increase - which indeed it did, and BCH had its first halving, with miners seen changing camps ahead of it. Meanwhile, BSV rallied ahead of...
Developer Launches Noncustodial Bitcoin Cash-Powered Authorization Platform
11.4.2020
Seven days ago, a crypto software developer announced a new web service called Signup.cash, which provides individuals and organizations with the ability to create web-based applications for Bitcoin Cash (BCH). The engineer and team members who developed the new platform for BCH stressed that...
Quantitative Tightening and 5 Key Questions for Our Changing World
10.4.2020
As we wrap up another crazy week – 6.6 million more jobless claims, $2.3 trillion more in stimulus – NLW lays out the key themes and questions to think about over the long Easter weekend
Bitcoin’s Third Halving: Survey Shows 50% of Miners Expect a Price Increase
10.4.2020
The block reward halving for BTC is 32 days away and crypto businesses and mining operations are steadily preparing for the event. Today, Bitcoin’s hashrate is hovering just above 100 exahash per second (EH/s) and one year after the 2016 halving, the digital asset’s price and hashrate...
YouTube Bans and Restores Crypto Crow Within Days
10.4.2020
YouTuber Jason Appleton saw his Crypto Crow account terminated and restored in a whirlwind of events
Ledger Expands Crypto Payment Options with Crypto.Com Partnership
10.4.2020
Wallet producer Ledger allows its customers to pay with Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Litecoin and Crypto.com Coin for its products via the Crypto.com wallet
Blockchain Patents, COVID-19 Crypto Scams, Shelved Coin + More News
10.4.2020
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A total of 35 global multinationals have applied for a combined 212 blockchain patents in China, including...
Binance Users Can Now Buy Crypto Using Debit Cards in 5 New Fiat Currencies
10.4.2020
Binance is extending Visa support for crypto purchases using the Colombian peso, South Korean won, Kenyan shilling, Kazakhstani tenge and Peruvian neuvo sol
Coronavirus Has Erased 33% of Crypto Scammers’ Revenue: Chainalysis
10.4.2020
Research firm Chainalysis found that even though crypto scammers were seeing high numbers of transactions, this year's dramatic market tumble means their actual profit was a fraction of what it used to be
Crypto Trader Tone Vays: ‘It’s Only Going to Be Bitcoin’
10.4.2020
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The Pandemic Couldn’t Have Provided a Better Environment for Crypto
10.4.2020
In response to coronavirus pandemic, the industry of emerging technologies, such as crypto, has a chance to prove its success
Bitcoin Price Suddenly Drops Below $7K, Crypto Market Under $200B
10.4.2020
BTC price looks shaky as crypto market sentiment remains in “extreme fear”
Facebook Sues User for Cloaking Ads for Fake COVID-19 News and Crypto Scams
9.4.2020
Facebook and Instagram sue user for cloaking ads for fake COVID-19 news and crypto scams, sneaking them past reviewers
Q1 Crypto Trade Volume Jumps 61%, Bitcoin’s Price Performance Trumps Equity and Gold Markets
9.4.2020
For well over a month now, a great number of countries have been living under lockdowns and stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, central banks like the Fed, Bank of England (BoE), and European Central Bank (ECB) have funneled trillions into the hands of private financial...
Exchange CEO Explains Bitcoin Exploring Uncorrelated Price Action
9.4.2020
Bitcoin looks to be exploring its own price path, AAX crypto exchange CEO Thor Chan explained
Crypto Privacy Is a Financial Tonic to Government Intervention
9.4.2020
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It is no secret that the global economic outlook is continuing to worsen as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage – and with many parties looking for the security of privacy in harsh financial times, the call for privacy is on the rise as government-led intervention...
Eidoo Card Is Available for Pre-Order – Seamlessly Connect Your Fiat and Crypto Wallets
9.4.2020
Gone are the days when online fiat payment processors and digital wallets were viewed as something new and innovative. By now, most people are used to shopping online, especially in developed countries. The current payment processors are well-established and they’ve gained the public’s trust.
The...
Polish Politicians and Bitcoin Enthusiasts Clash Online over Crypto Tax
9.4.2020
The Polish government has come under fire for introducing coronavirus-mitigating legislation that includes suspending a new 1% civil law transactions tax (PCC) on crypto purchases and sales.
A number of opposition politicians have criticized the government, claiming there are other groups besides...