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Johannesburg Authorities Refuse to Pay Hackers’ Bitcoin Ransom
30.10.2019
Johannesburg authorities have said they will not concede to hackers’ demand of 4 Bitcoin in the aftermath of a major municipal systems breach last week
Peter Schiff Blames ‘Whales’ After Bitcoin Gains 30% Against Gold
30.10.2019
Whales are flouncing Bitcoin HODlers, goads Peter Schiff
Avalon Mining Rig Maker Canaan Files for $400M IPO on Nasdaq
30.10.2019
Mining rig manufacturer Canaan has filed for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to raise $400 million on the Nasdaq Global Market. Prior to this filing, the company had also attempted to go public in Hong Kong and China. Credit Suisse and Citigroup are among its underwriters....
More Filthy Fiat: Two Dozen Central Banks Ramp up the Printing Presses
29.10.2019
The global economy seems to be heading toward a financial crisis fueled by central planners that could devastate markets worldwide. This year onlookers are witnessing the largest synchronization of central banks printing massive amounts of fiat or participating in other forms of stimulus....
Startup Aims to List Bitcoin Product on Frankfurt, Luxembourg Exchanges
29.10.2019
German startup Iconic has reportedly filed a prospectus to list a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the Luxembourg and Frankfurt stock exchanges
Altcoins Prepare to Rally in the Shadow of Bitcoin’s Recent 42% Gain
29.10.2019
Several trading indicators signal that altcoins may be ready for a new cycle that follows Bitcoin’s recent price action
Why a VPN Is the First Layer You Should Pull On When Browsing the Web
29.10.2019
Virtual private networks (VPNs) can be useful for all kinds of things, from streaming foreign sports to protecting your identity from heightened online surveillance. For cryptocurrency users, VPNs are particularly precious, providing access to exchanges that are geo-restricted, and enabling crypto...
Bullish Bakkt: Company Launches New Products as Futures Trading Surges
29.10.2019
Despite slow progress, analysts such as Omar Bham are bullish about Bakkt’s impact on the industry: “BAKKT will continue to become an institutional household name”
Some Top-20 Coins Still Making Gains, Others Trade Sideways
29.10.2019
The top 20 coins by market capitalization have seen mixed signals over the last 24 hours
Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin are Not Real Money: German Parliament
29.10.2019
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not real money, according to the German parliament
Russia: Government Official Expects To Mine 20% Of The World’s Bitcoin
29.10.2019
Russian company plans to open giant Bitcoin mining farm
Worldwide Google Searches for ‘Bitcoin’ Hit 3-Month High
29.10.2019
Google search interest in Bitcoin has risen to a three-month high
Exchange Tokens Have Outperformed BTC This Year
29.10.2019
Few crypto assets have outperformed bitcoin this year, but the handful that have are predominantly exchange tokens. Their success attests to that of the token sale launchpads they have hosted, which have in turn driven demand for exchange tokens. But as IEOs start to wind down, can exchanges...
Leading Bitcoin Futures Trading Platform Bakkt to Launch Consumer Cryptocurrency Payments App in 2020
29.10.2019
The Intercontinental Exchange’s brainchild, Bakkt, has broadcasted the news of the launch of its highly anticipated cryptocurrency payments app curated for the ease of the customers. The payments app will be unveiled by the futures trading platform in the first half of the coming year, i.e., 2020...
Lock BTC, Get DAI: Lending Firm Bridges Bitcoin-DeFi Divide in Latin America
29.10.2019
Ledn is partnering with MakerDAO to bring the ethereum-backed stablecoin DAI to more users in Latin America
The Future of Cryptocurrencies in the UK Hangs on FCA’s Decision
29.10.2019
The U.K. is starting to lose its position as a fintech leader, and the proposed crypto ban will make it worse. Will the FCA save this from happening?
Bitcoin Price Tackles $9.5K as Analysts Spot Potential Breakout Signal
29.10.2019
Bitcoin seeking next leg up as analysts wait for a bullish signal
P2P Crypto Trading Volume Increased 2800% in South Africa, Says Paxful
29.10.2019
P2P crypto trading platform Paxful sees a 2,800% increase in South African trading volume
Speculation Abounds Over the Cause of Bitcoin’s Recent Rally
29.10.2019
Crypto’s most recent bull run began last Friday, October 25, after a significant plunge in prices just days earlier that had some prognosticators worried about a return to late 2018 and early 2019’s bleak crypto winter. Since the recent spike, prices have held relatively steady...
Bitcoin-Mining Machine Manufacturer Canaan Plans to Undertake a U.S Initial Public Offering
29.10.2019
Ruling the crypto market as the world’s second-leading manufacturer of Bitcoin mining machines, Canaan Inc. has filed for a US IPO or Initial Public Offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday. The highly reputed firm of Hangzhou, China, has unveiled its offering volume...