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Crypto Lending Startup BlockFi Slashing Interest Rates on Ether Deposits
22.5.2019
BlockFi is almost halving the interest rate it offers on ether deposits from June 1, while the rate on larger bitcoin deposits will go up slightly
Circle Sheds 10% of Workforce as CEO Blames Restrictive US Regulatory Climate
22.5.2019
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that regulations are to blame for Circle staff cuts
Crypto Merchant Bank Galaxy Digital Sells Shares in EOS Creator Block.One for $71 Mln
22.5.2019
Mike Novogratz’s crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital has sold its shares in EOS developer Block.one for $71.2 million
Bitcoin and Altcoins Trading Sideways, BNB and BSV Outperformed
22.5.2019
There were mostly range moves in bitcoin price below the USD 8,000 resistance level. BTC/USD made a couple of attempts to gain strength above the USD 8,000 and USD 8,050 resistance levels, but it mostly struggled. It is currently (08:00 UTC) consolidating above the USD 7,820 and USD 7,700 support...
Firefox Browser Adds Option to Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts
22.5.2019
Mozilla has released an update for its Firefox browser which includes an option to block cryptocurrency mining scripts on websites
Russia ‘Suspends’ Crypto Legislation, Blames FAFT Ruling for Delay
22.5.2019
The Russian government has postponed the introduction of its planned cryptocurrency regulations – laying the blame for the delay at the feet of the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
New agency Tass reports that the legislation – which had been slated for a second reading in...
Traders Accused of Illegally Collecting $56 Million in Bitcoin for Loan Scheme
22.5.2019
Two OTC traders in China have been accused of illegally soliciting over 7,000 bitcoin in deposits for a supposed loan offering
Israeli Court Rules Bitcoin Is an Asset
22.5.2019
An Israeli court has ruled that bitcoin is an asset, confirming the central bank’s stance. The case involves the country’s tax authority and the founder of a blockchain startup who argues that profits from the sale of cryptocurrency should be tax-free. The court has ruled in favor...
Ether Fluctuates Despite Ethereum Foundation 'Refines its Focus'
22.5.2019
Price of ether (ETH,) the native token of the Ethereum platform, fluctuates today following the news that the Ethereum Foundation plans to spend USD 30 million on key projects across the ecosystem over the next year.
At pixel time (06:04 UTC), despite the fluctuation after the announcement 10 hours...
$71 Million: Galaxy Digital Sells Stake in EOS Blockchain Maker Block.One
22.5.2019
Galaxy Digital, the crypto bank founded by Michael Novogratz, has sold its position in Block.one, the maker of the EOS blockchain, for $71 million
Ethereum Foundation Announces Details on $30 Network Development
22.5.2019
The Ethereum Foundation has announced where its $30 million in earmarked development funding will go over the course of the coming year
New Zealand Blockchain Group to Request Government Blockchain Strategy
22.5.2019
The New Zealand-based blockchain collective BlockchainNZ will request that the country’s parliament form a national blockchain strategy
Central Bank of Laos Issues Warning Against Using Cryptocurrency
22.5.2019
Laos’ central bank has warned financial market participants against accepting, buying or selling cryptocurrency
Firefox Quantum Offers Anti-Cryptojacking Feature
22.5.2019
Firefox Quantum has an opt-in cryptojacking protection feature
Study: Bitcoin Derivatives Exchanges Register Record Trading Volumes
22.5.2019
Per Diar’s recent report, institutional traders have registered record high volumes on bitcoin derivatives exchanges
Bitfinex and Tether Move for Case Dismissal Over Lack of Jurisdiction
21.5.2019
Bitfinex and Tether lawyers move to dismiss case versus the New York Attorney General, arguing that purported location and subject matter for jurisdiction is wrong
BlockFi Crypto Management Firm Adjusts Interest Rates
21.5.2019
BlockFi asset management has adjusted interest rates for accounts holding bitcoin and ether
Report: Chinese E-Commerce Giant JD.com Has Applied for Over 200 Blockchain Patents
21.5.2019
Chinese e-commerce giant JD has reportedly filed for approximately 200 blockchain patents
$19 Million: Ethereum Foundation to Fund Work on 2.0 Upgrade, Plasma and More
21.5.2019
The Ethereum Foundation issued a blog post today outlining how an estimated $30 million would be spent to further develop the ethereum ecosystem
‘Blockchain Is Really Democratizing a Lot of Things,’ Interview With Marta Piekarska, Director of Hyperledger’s Ecosystem
21.5.2019
“In terms of general blockchain space, I think the biggest challenge today is lack of objective experts.” An interview with Marta Piekarska, director of Hyperledger’s ecosystem