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Swiss Federal Council Continues to Monitor Stablecoins and Blockchain
16.10.2019
The Swiss Federal Council is keeping close tabs on global stablecoin projects and their possible opportunities and challenges
Bitcoin Is Totally Different Than Libra: Calibra Head David Marcus
16.10.2019
The head of Facebook’s Calibra, David Marcus, says he is a big fan of Bitcoin, but it is totally different than Libra
ICOs Are Dead But ICO Scammers Are Immortal
16.10.2019
The initial coin offering may have all but died, but the ICO scammer marches on regardless. Whereas legitimate projects have to wrangle with all kinds of challenges including the strength of the market, generating value for investors, creating a real product and actually delivering on the promises...
Xpring Invests In Swedish Startup to Build XRP Hardware Wallet Firmware
16.10.2019
Xpring has invested in Swedish crypto self-custody startup Towo Labs to build hardware wallet firmware with support for XRP
French Central Banker: The World Needs to Standardize Crypto Regulations
16.10.2019
A French central banker is calling for a global regulatory framework on crypto assets
US Authorities Analyze Bitcoin Transactions to Shut Down Child Porn Ring
16.10.2019
U.S. law enforcement agencies mapped out the server of the largest child porn site by tracing Bitcoin transactions
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $8K as Bears Try to Break the Bullish Trend
16.10.2019
Bitcoin’s short-term time frames show bearish price action while the macro bullish trend remains intact above $7,777
Fearing USD Decline, Ex-CFTC Heads Propose a Blockchain-Based Digital Dollar
16.10.2019
Two former ranking members of the CFTC offered up a plan for a government-sanctioned, blockchain-based digital dollar
Supreme Court of India Postpones Cryptocurrency Ban Hearing to November
16.10.2019
The India Supreme Court has postponed a hearing regarding the Reserve Bank of India’s policy that bans financial institutions from giving services to crypto businesses
80% of Crypto Trade Volume Tracked by Blockchain Surveillance
16.10.2019
Ever since governments worldwide started showing adversity toward cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, a few startups have dedicated their business model to blockchain surveillance. Two weeks ago, Chainalysis revealed the company is monitoring 21 different tokens that stem from Ethereum. On Tuesday,...
Luxury Car Manufacturer Begins Accepting Bitcoin for Vehicle Sales
16.10.2019
Luxury electric car manufacturer Karma Automotive has begun accepting Bitcoin as a means of payment
Yes, Even Bitcoin HODLers Can Lose Money in the Long-Term: Here’s How
16.10.2019
Market analyst Philip Swift explains how blockchain data helps traders spot Bitcoin highs and lows for making wiser investments
US Law Enforcement Traces Bitcoin Transactions to Nab ‘Largest’ Child Porn Site
16.10.2019
A U.S. federal grand jury indicted a South Korean citizen for operating a child porn site, funded by millions dollars worth of bitcoin
Governments 'Will Need to Respond' to this Crypto Surprise by Bermuda
16.10.2019
A big adoption news came to the Cryptoverse today as Bermuda, a British island territory with a population of c. 65,000 people, started accepting payments for taxes, fees and other government services in USD Coin (USDC), a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, managed by major players in the crypto...
Telegram’s TON Launch and Token Distribution — All the Details to Date
16.10.2019
On the day the first Gram tokens were set for distribution to investors, here is what is known about the TON blockchain so far
Bermuda Starts Development of a Blockchain-Based National ID System
16.10.2019
The Atlantic island is rolling out the first phase of a national digital identification system built on blockchain tech
Back in Red: Ethereum Price Below USD 180 and Continues to Drop
16.10.2019
After failing to stay at USD 190 level last week, the price of ethereum (ETH) continued to drop and is now below USD 180.
The price at the time of writing (at UTC 13:20) of the second coin by market capitalization is USD 175, which is far from its 30-day low of USD 156, but quite close to its 7-day...
Where US Regulators Stand on Crypto Assets
16.10.2019
The U.S. has many regulators responsible for overseeing different aspects of crypto assets, each with its own stance on how they should be regulated. Major regulators in the U.S. with strong opinions on cryptocurrency include the SEC, the CFTC, the Federal Reserve, Fincen, and the IRS. Also read:...
Calibra Head: Libra ‘Absolutely Not’ in Jeopardy Without PayPal, Visa
16.10.2019
Libra is “absolutely not” in jeopardy after seven firms including PayPal and Visa have dropped out of the project, says the head of Calibra
'Ideal' Security Setup for an Average Bitcoiner by Security Experts
16.10.2019
Answering a question in a recent AMA (ask me anything) session on protecting one’s Bitcoin from thieves, experts from crypto security specialist Casa gave what may be an ideal security setup for any average BTC holder, based on the amount they’re securing.
Casa’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO)...