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How Fiat Money Fails: Deconstructing the Government’s Paper-Thin Promise
23.10.2019
Fiat money has a surprisingly short lifespan. The almighty U.S. dollar currently serving as world reserve currency is not exempted, in spite of all proclamation that it cannot fail. Throughout history, fiat money has failed over and over again, where sound assets like gold have survived. Ruling...
Ethereum-Based Crypto-Games Fall under ‘Gambling’ - Study
23.10.2019
Recent research by the University of York found that Ethereum-based crypto-games in fact meet definitions of gambling.
This week, the university published an article saying that a new study looked into the nine highest-ranked Ethereum dapp (decentralized aplications) games listed on State of...
Updating Live: Zuckerberg Hearings Before Congress on Libra
23.10.2019
Cointelegraph brings you live updates from the congressional hearings with Mark Zuckerberg
$7.5K: Bitcoin’s Price Tanks to Four-Month Low
23.10.2019
Bitcoin's price fell to less than $7,500 today and traders believe a "long squeeze" is to blame
Bitcoin Price Crashes, Altcoins Turn Red
23.10.2019
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In a sudden move on Wednesday afternoon (UTC time), bitcoin price dropped by 5% in one hour, reaching the level last seen in May 2019, while almost all top 100 coins also turned red.
At pixel time (13:14 UTC), bitcoin trades at c. USD 7,612 and...
Bitcoin Price Suddenly Plummets to $7,500 — A New 5-Month Low
23.10.2019
Bitcoin price crashes $500 in minutes as crypto markets see red across the board
How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg’s Grilling in Congress Today
23.10.2019
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will be testifying before lawmakers on Libra and more later today. Watch the livestream here
Deutsche Boerse, Commerzbank Settle Tokenized Securities Using DLT
23.10.2019
Deutsche Boerse, Commerzbank and MEAG complete a post-trade securities transaction using blockchain technology
Libra US Congressional Hearing — Recap Before Zuckerberg Faces Senate
23.10.2019
Zuckerberg is finally about to testify before U.S. regulators — here is everything you should know ahead of the hearing
PeerNova Validates Shift to Enterprise Blockchain with $31 Million Funding
23.10.2019
Blockchain startup PeerNova has received $31 million through a Series B round, bringing the company’s total fundraising to $74 million
Securities Numbering Body Launches Task Force to Standardize Digital Assets
23.10.2019
The Association of National Numbering Agencies is addressing the lack of standardised digital asset ticker symbols for traditional finance markets
New Bitcoin ETF Proposal Filed With SEC by Gold Fund Veteran
23.10.2019
Kryptoin Investment Advisors applied with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin ETF
US Treasury to Monitor Libra Over Possible Financial Risks
23.10.2019
The Treasury Department has committed to monitoring the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project Libra alongside regulatory efforts by Congress
Bitcoin Price Back Below $8K After Failing to Crack ‘Heavy Resistance’
23.10.2019
No support for Bitcoin price above $8.3K, market suggests
Bitcoin Volatility Hits 6.5-Month Low as Price Falls Back to $8,000
23.10.2019
Bitcoin's struggle for clear directional bias looks set to end, with volatility hitting multi-month lows and the charts suggesting a big move could soon occur on the higher side
Malaysia Regulator Approves International Crypto Exchange Luno
23.10.2019
The strict financial regulator in Malaysia is trying to help the local fintech industry scale up and attract new investors. As part of that trend the Malaysia Securities Commission is recognizing the right of cryptocurrency exchanges such as Luno to serve local customers. Also Read: Credit Suisse...
U.S. Agents to Hunt North Korean Crypto Hackers + 14 More Crypto News
23.10.2019
Crypto Briefs is your daily bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – keeping you up-to-date with under the radar crypto news from around the world.
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The United States National Security Agency has launched a new cybersecurity unit – with staff members who...
None of 20 Facebook’s Libra Partners Yet Committed Any Money: BBC
23.10.2019
None of the 21 Libra Association’ founding members, except Facebook, have yet committed any money to support Libra, BBC reports
Litecoin Foundation Pitches Opt-In MimbleWimble Via Extension Blocks
23.10.2019
The Litecoin Foundation has published two new draft Litecoin Improvement Proposals that aim to enhance privacy and protect users from government and merchant interference
This Is How Facebook CEO Contradicts Himself in Libra Testimony
23.10.2019
Mark Zuckerberg. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, CNBC Television
Facebook's statements often, intentionally or not, make people either confused about the company’s plans, or make them wonder if the company has clear plans at all. This time around, speaking about Libra token, CEO Mark...