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Directors of Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme Dunamiscoins Stand Trial
8.1.2020
The directors of an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme in Uganda have appeared in court to face 65 counts tied to obtaining money by false pretense
Bitcoin and Altcoins Remain in Positive Area Despite Correction
8.1.2020
Bitcoin price remained in a strong uptrend and it was able to climb above the USD 8,000 and USD 8,200 resistance levels. As a result, there was a solid rise towards USD 8,500 resistance before the price started a downside correction. On the downside, there are many supports near USD 8,200 and...
The 'January Effect' Pushes Bitcoin Above USD 8K, While Alts Drop Against BTC
8.1.2020
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After another strong rally on Tuesday, the most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin (BTC) is back above USD 8,000 again, increasing its gains this year to more than 15%. Meanwhile, all major altcoins are in red against BTC today.
At pixel time (08:49 UTC), BTC trades at c....
bloXroute Resolves Bitcoin Scalability Issues Through Network Layer Processing
8.1.2020
New Year 2020 has made its rocking start with the world going crazy as it is the start of a new exciting decade opening new doors to success and achievements. For the crypto industry, the past decade had been quite exciting as Bitcoin gained popularity and acceptance from the industrial domain....
Korean Presidential Committee Pushes to Make Cryptocurrency Mainstream
8.1.2020
A South Korean committee directly under the president has recommended several measures to the government that will make cryptocurrency mainstream. Emphasizing that “it is no longer possible to stop crypto asset trade,” the committee recommends integrating crypto into the country’s...
Bitcoin Price Rockets to $8,450 as Iran Attacks U.S. Bases in Iraq
8.1.2020
The looming threat of war between the U.S. and Iran pushed commodity prices to record highs and Bitcoin price appears close to confirming a trend reversal near $8.5K
Bank Closures and Withdrawal Restrictions Anger Lebanese Citizens
8.1.2020
Lebanese citizens have been dealing with economic hardship, as the country’s central bank imposed customer withdrawal limits last October. The problems have continued over the last two months, as ATMs have stopped dispensing cash and bank branches close doors in fear of angry clients....
Bitcoin Hits New 2020 High Above $8,400 After Iranian Missile Attack
8.1.2020
Bitcoin’s price has hit a new record for 2020, reaching as high as $8,438 before retracing slightly
Kraken Reveals 49% Increase in Law Enforcement Investigations
8.1.2020
The publication of crypto exchange Kraken’s 2019 Transparency Report has provoked discussion about the scale of government surveillance. According to the report, Kraken received 710 requests last year (or two per day), impacting approximately 1,222 accounts. The report provides further...
Honk Launches Token Sale to Fund SLP-Powered Sports Betting Site
8.1.2020
The team behind one of the most active tokens in the SLP ecosystem is launching a crowd sale to fund the development of a new sports betting site. The platform will require no identification from either users or investors, and will pay dividends directly in bitcoin cash and a number of supported...
Libra Association Exec: World Needs Us Because Bitcoin Is ‘Not a Means of Payment’
7.1.2020
Libra Association Vice Chair Dante Disparte spoke at the Digital Money Forum at CES 2020, arguing for Libra's advantages over other bitcoin
Bitmain Responds to Layoff Rumors From Ousted Co-Founder Zahn
7.1.2020
Ousted Bitmain co-founder Micree Zahn took to Weibo on Monday to speak out against a reported Bitmain “personnel optimization plan” which could purportedly see around 500 Bitmain workers dismissed by January 17. Chinese media broke the story last week citing inside sources at...
US SEC Prioritizes Crypto Compliance in 2020, But Hints at Kinder Gentler Approach
7.1.2020
U.S. SEC will continue to prioritize crypto compliance in the coming year, but seems to be more interested in bringing the industry in from the cold
Bitcoin ETF May Be Approved in 2021 and Will Bring a Host of Benefits
7.1.2020
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American regulators are unlikely to green-light Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-traded Funds) this year, but a China-based expert says that once approved, crypto ETFs will usher in a multitude of benefits to the industry.
Matthew Graham, CEO of the China-based advisory...
What Happens If the US Loses the Blockchain War?
7.1.2020
The global blockchain tech race still has no leader, but China could win this blockchain war, leaving the U.S. far behind
Turkey's Financial Watchdog Plans to Regulate Crypto Markets, Report Says
7.1.2020
Turkey’s securities market authority CMB plans to regulate crypto markets in 2020, local sources say
Market Update: Top Cryptos Face Strong Resistance Ahead
7.1.2020
On January 6, digital currency markets saw decent gains as the entire crypto market capitalization surpassed the $200 billion mark at 3:50 p.m. EST. Since then most cryptocurrencies have tested heavy resistance and a slew of assets are being held back. Moreover, crypto trade volumes have increased...
SBI, GMO to Rent Capacity at Massive Bitcoin Mine in Texas: Report
7.1.2020
Potentially the world's biggest bitcoin mine, one still under construction, is said to have signed up two top corporate customers in the form of SBI Holdings and GMO
CFTC Cannot Locate Man Responsible for Over $140 Million Crypto Ponzi
7.1.2020
The regulators are unable to find the man responsible for a $140 million Bitcoin pyramid scheme
5th straight green day for Bitcoin What is happening
7.1.2020
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