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New Stablecoins Commence a Fresh Assault on Tether
17.1.2020
Can any stablecoin topple tether? In 2019, the answer to that question was an emphatic ‘No.’ Despite a string of stablecoins being released onto the market, tether (USDT) increased its grip on the cryptoconomy’s fiat supply, racking up $127B of on-chain volume on Ethereum alone....
SEC Charges ICO Operator Who Used Alias After Past Conviction
17.1.2020
The SEC has charged Blockchain Terminal founder Boaz Manor with securities fraud for a $30 million ICO conducted in 2017 and 2018
Where Does Europe Spend its Bitcoin? The Answer Will Surprise You!
17.1.2020
With more and more of us now choosing to spend our cryptocurrency holdings – instead of simply hoarding tokens – you might assume that people are starting to spend big on finance and investment. And according to a new report, you’d be wrong.
Per data compiled by financial platform 2gether, their...
Blockchain Dispute Resolution Firm to List On London Stock Exchange
17.1.2020
A smart contract dispute resolution firm is seeking a listing on the London Stock Exchange
Kenyan Crypto Entrepreneurs Urge CMA to Create Regulatory Framework, Not Demons
17.1.2020
Lone giraffe against backdrop of the Nairobi city skyline. Kenyan market regulators should focus on creating an innovative regulatory framework instead of demonizing initial coin offerings (ICOs), which is an "independent and viable way" to raise capital, according to local market...
Alethea to Launch Decentralized Network for Deepfakes and Synthetic Content
17.1.2020
Alethea to launch blockchain-based network to manage rights to AI-generated deepfakes
Canadian Regulator Issues New Guidance for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
17.1.2020
The CSA’s new guidance determines whether a crypto exchange is subject to securities regulations, and thus falls under derivatives law
Tron to Include Zcash-Based Privacy Features, Announces Trusted Setup Ceremony
17.1.2020
Tron announces trusted setup for zero knowledge privacy features with forked Zcash code
Researchers Cut Hardware Wallet Market Forecast
17.1.2020
It seems that Mordor Intelligence, a market research company, downgraded its hardware wallet market growth forecast, while the market is still expected to grow more than 4 times its current size and reach USD 708 million by 2025.
Now, the company says that in 2019, the hardware wallet market...
New Hampshire’s Second Bill to Accept Bitcoin as Tax Payment Fails
17.1.2020
New Hampshire state representatives have killed the legislature’s second attempt to accept crypto tax payments, saying that Bitcoin’s volatility is too high
Ethereum Classic Nears Top 10 Cryptos After Rallying 180%
17.1.2020
Source: iStock/_iceman
Ethereum classic (ETC) has been in a parabolic run, starting in late December and accelerating over the course of this week. As of pixel time (10:00 AM UTC), the ETC rally has brought the price up by 80% in the last four days, and over 180% since the bottom on December...
Libra Association Forms Steering Committee to Guide Technical Development
17.1.2020
The Libra Association has formed a new, five-member committee to guide the technical development of the network
CME Bitcoin Futures See Open Interest Surge as Global Volume Hits $25B
17.1.2020
CME Bitcoin futures are preparing for fresh highs in open interest as institutional attention continues
Ripple Spent Less Lobbying but Had More Lobbyists Working With Trump's Staff
17.1.2020
Donald Trump, the President of the U.S. Source: a screenshot, Instagram, realdonaldtrump
Compared to 2018, California-based blockchain startup focusing on payment technologies, Ripple, had more lobbyist but spent less on lobbying in the first three quarters of 2019, according to OpenSecrets.org...
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Takes Korean Tax Authority to Court Over $69 Million ‘Groundless’ Tax
17.1.2020
Bithumb, a major crypto exchange in South Korea, has taken the country’s tax authority to court over a “groundless” tax imposed on the exchange. Experts explain that currently there are no grounds to tax crypto transactions in South Korea and existing tax laws do not apply...
Binance Eyes Japanese Market with Yahoo Japan, TaoTao Partnership
17.1.2020
Source: Instagram, Binance
Binance has revealed that it is “preparing to launch trading services for users in Japan” – and is currently in advanced talks with the operator of Yahoo Japan, which runs a licensed cryptocurrency exchange in the country.
In an official post, Binance stated that it...
Bitcoin Climbs To New 2020 High, Altcoins Gaining Bullish Momentum
17.1.2020
After a short term downside correction, bitcoin price found support near the USD 8,550 area. Later, BTC/USD started a fresh increase above the USD 8,650 and USD 8,850 resistance levels. A new 2020 high is formed near USD 9,000 and the price is currently (09:00 UTC) trading with a bullish...
Bitcoin Price Already Up 25% in 2020 After Hitting $9,000
17.1.2020
Bitcoin succeeds in reclaiming $9,000 but its next move may not be so strong, warns Cointelegraph’s filbfilb
Crypto dealer SFOX Adds New Service for Fund Managers to Invest in Digital Assets
17.1.2020
The service has enabled fund managers to manage individual securities in a single account for their clients in the traditional financial services industry. However, the company claimed it has not been available to those with digital assets
Binance CEO Says Compliance Is Key for New Strategic Partnership in Japan
17.1.2020
Binance has begun negotiations for a strategic partnership with two Japanese firms: Z Holdings and cryptocurrency exchange TaoTao