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US Congress Weighs Bill Spelling Out CFTC’s Crypto Derivatives Oversight
6.11.2019
If passed, the bill would be the first to place Congressionally-mandated, digital commodity-specific requirements on the CFTC
UN: North Korea Turns Talented Children into Cryptocurrency Hackers
6.11.2019
The UN believes that North Korea is training its most talented young IT talents to become elite cryptocurrency hackers – and thinks Pyongyang is a using a fake Hong Kong blockchain company as a front for money laundering schemes.
Per South Korean media outlet Chosun, South Korean MP...
WATCH: What are the Main Takeaways from Deribit’s $1.3 Million Flash-Crash?
6.11.2019
Delphi Digital Co-Founder Yan Liberman says Deribit's considerable cost to reimburse traders harmed in the flash crash could be "worth it" for customer loyalty
European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
6.11.2019
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra
Bitcoin’s Price Hovers Above $9,300, While Stellar Shows 20% Gains
5.11.2019
The price of Bitcoin hovers above the $9,300 price mark, while Stellar takes a shot at the moon with 20% gains
European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
5.11.2019
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra
New Hire to Head Digital Currency Research at the US Fed
5.11.2019
The United States Federal Reserve is looking to employ a Manager, Retail Payments, part of whose responsibilities will be to oversee the research of digital currencies and distributed ledgers. The job ad has been published amid pressure from Capitol Hill to explore the possibilities of issuing...
Rep. Davidson Sees Place for Blockchain in US Manufacturing Despite Congress’ Concerns
5.11.2019
U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson sees promise for blockchain in manufacturing despite fears of new technologies in the industry
Filecoin, But Forever: Arweave Raises $5 Million to Build Out ‘Permaweb’
5.11.2019
Arweave, a startup building a decentralized storage protocol for the world's knowledge, raises $5 million via token sale from a16z, USV and Multicoin
Oxfam’s Blockchain-Based Agricultural Insurance Pays Farmers in Sri Lanka
5.11.2019
Oxfam announced the success of its blockchain-based delivery system of microinsurance to farmers in Sri Lanka
UK-Based Electric Bike Company Launches SLP Reward Token
5.11.2019
On November 5, Cryptophyl.com, the SLP-centric trading platform, announced a commercial partnership with the bicycle company Toba Electric Bikes using SLP technology. Toba sells electric bikes for bitcoin cash and the company’s SLP token will be used for customer rewards. Moreover, Cryptophyl...
Coinbase Legal Chief Wants Private Sector to Create US Digital Dollar
5.11.2019
Coinbase’s legal chief believes the private sector should develop the United States digital dollar
Official: Binance Chain and BNB Will Be Traceable via CipherTrace
5.11.2019
Following the recent expansion to 700 coins, CipherTrace adds support for Binance Chain and its native Binance coin
Libra Won’t Spread as Quickly as Facebook, Says Calibra Exec
5.11.2019
Libra won't necessarily mimic Facebook's historic rise, said Calibra executive Kevin Weil
Will Stellar’s 55 Billion XLM Burn Trigger a New Bull Cycle?
5.11.2019
Stellar Lumens’ 55 billion XLM token burn could have a positive long-term impact on the price
Payments is the Main Battleground for Banks Amid Bitcoin Rise
5.11.2019
A new report by the central bank of central banks once again showed that cryptocurrencies are moving in the right direction, as people are increasingly looking for faster and more convenient payments options. However, decentralized cryptocurrencies, which are still working to solve their...
No Inflation? Here It Is – Hidden in Plain Sight
5.11.2019
Popular among politicians, media, and central bankers alike is the claim that in spite of all the quantitative easing (QE) and zero-leaning or negative interest rates of current times, inflation is under control. As the statistics show, nothing could be further from the truth. There are some very...
Coinbase Legal Chief Says Private Sector Should Build US Digital Dollar
5.11.2019
Coinbase chief legal officer Brian Brooks thinks the private sector is best positioned to build America's digital dollar
European Union Drafts Law Suggesting Consideration of Eurocoin
5.11.2019
An EU draft law considers issuing a digital currency and banning high-risk crypto projects in the union
EU Drafts Response to Facebook's Libra, Crypto
5.11.2019
This Friday, EU finance ministers might discuss a new draft that urges the Union to develop a common approach to cryptocurrencies, including possibly banning projects deemed too high-risk. Moreover, it states that the European Central Bank should consider issuing a public digital currency, Reuters...