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US Congressman Wants to Outlaw Crypto, Cryptoverse Fires Back
10.5.2019
Brad Sherman. Source: Twitter/@BradSherman
US Congress Representative Brad Sherman once again making waves in the crypto world - he called for a bill yesterday which would “outlaw cryptocurrency purchases by Americans so that we nip this in the bud.”
In a just 1:11-minute-long clip circulating...
CoinMarketCap Announces New Listings On The Website
10.5.2019
CoinMarketCap is a platform that supplies up to the minute updates for all of the market data found on the site. A variety of exchanges are inquired every minute to find their most recent market data. All of this data is then scampered through several data cleaning and verification algorithms...
Crypto Exchange Binance Says It’s Revamping Security in Post-Hack Update
10.5.2019
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it is revamping security measures after losing some 7,000 bitcoin in a hack earlier this week
A New Crypto ETF Has Just Been Filed With the U.S. SEC
10.5.2019
A prospectus for a new bitcoin and ether-based exchange-traded fund has just been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Traffic Violators – Japanese Police Are Coming for Your Crypto!
10.5.2019
Cryptocurrency owners in Japan, beware – pay your parking fines on time, or the police will take your tokens!
That appears to be the message after police in the Gifu Prefecture seized over USD 3,600 worth of cryptocurrencies from a man who had accrued years’ worth of late fees on parking violations...
Renewed Market Growth Has Sparked Demand for Crypto-Backed Loans
10.5.2019
With cryptocurrency markets back to life, hodling sounds like a smart strategy once again. Cryptocurrency owners are now more likely to pledge coins to borrow fiat if they need it, rather than sell their appreciating digital assets. The spread of crypto-backed loans could also be a good indicator...
Crypto Adoption Strong in Venezuela Despite Political Chaos
10.5.2019
The political tension in Venezuela has affected local cryptocurrency adoption. While there are roadblocks, many crypto-advocating projects continue to thrive in the country. News.Bitcoin.com takes a deep look at the current situation in Venezuela, crypto adoption efforts and how the recent...
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Concerned Crypto Industry Hindered by Regulatory Delays
10.5.2019
U.S. SEC “crypto mom” said that the cryptocurrency industry could be hindered by the agency’s “heel-dragging” in forming clear regulations
Bitcoin’s Software Has Been Rolled Back Before
9.5.2019
When Binance lost $40 million to hackers this week, the crypto community discussed reorganizing the chain after it was suggested by a developer from MIT. Many people were upset by this proposition, declaring that there was no way a coordinated effort with miners could be pulled off. However, most...
Crypto Mining App Honeyminer Now Available on MacOS
9.5.2019
New Jersey-based crypto mining startup Honeyminer has made its services available for MacOS users
Stay in Touch With Markets Using the Cryptowatch App
9.5.2019
Cryptocurrency prices and market trends are constantly in flux. Cryptowatch is an Android Wear application that updates users about price changes on the go. It’s always with you, even when your smartphone is not around or runs out of battery. Also read: Coin 360 Provides Color-Based Crypto...
Crypto Markets Turn Red After Binance Hack, US, EU Stocks Steady as Asian Equities Falter
8.5.2019
Crypto markets have evidently tipped into red in the wake of yesterday’s $40 million hack of major exchange Binance
Cybercriminals Sneak in Crypto Mining Malware via Confluence Software Exploit
7.5.2019
Cybercriminals are exploiting a known vulnerability in the software Confluence to mine XMR
Crypto Crime Blotter: Scammers Dupe Jersey Island Man Out of £1.2 million, Backpage Laundered Cash With Crypto
6.5.2019
Did Backpage launder cash through crypto? What happened to three Germans on the DarkWeb? This week's Crypto Crime Blotter
Top 5 Crypto Performers: ATOM, DASH, MIOTA, BTC, BCH
6.5.2019
Following the recent market surge, a correction is already setting in — we take a look at this week’s top 5 crypto performers
German Police Seize Six Figures in Crypto From Suspects Involved in Dark Web Site
3.5.2019
The German police, along with Europol, have taken down servers of the Wall Street dark web marketplace, with six figures in crypto seized
Former CFTC Chair Gary Gensler Says Crypto Market Needs Regulation in Order to Grow
3.5.2019
Former chairman of the CFTC Gary Gensler said that the crypto market needs investor and consumer protection in order to grow
Coinbase Shifting Focus Due to Growing Institutional Investor Interest in Crypto
1.5.2019
After shutting down its Political Action Committee and Chicago office, Coinbase says it is shifting focus to the big demand coming from institutional investors
Bart Chilton: Former CFTC Regulator, Crypto Holder and ICO Endorser
1.5.2019
Bart Chilton, a former commissioner at the CFTC, passed away last week. He initially called bitcoin a “shadow currency,” but then became its proponent, sharing his pro-crypto views on RT and other financial shows and publications
'Cryptokicks': What We Know About Nike’s Potential Gateway Into Crypto
29.4.2019
Mainstream brands continue their foray into the crypto market. Now, Nike has a chance to push Facebook aside — its crypto-based project “cryptokicks” is currently being registered as a trademark