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Cryptopia’s Liquidator Regains Access to Customer Database
3.7.2019
Source: iStock/art-sonik
Grant Thornton, the liquidator of New-Zealand based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia, said it has recovered the customer holding database and is working to reconcile this with Cryptopia-controlled cryptoasset wallets.
As reported in May, the liquidator applied for urgent...
Casa Launches Lightning Node Mobile App for Bitcoin Newbies
3.7.2019
Casa's new wallet aims to help aspiring cypherpunks graduate from getting their first bitcoin to running their own lightning node
Gab Seeks $10M to Decentralize and Use ‘Free Speech Money’ Bitcoin
3.7.2019
Gab has made a bid to seal $10 million in a Series A crowdfunding round that will enable it to decentralize its infrastructure and integrate bitcoin and Lightning Network payments
‘Moderation Bot’ Blacklists Telegram Users to Tackle Crypto Scams
3.7.2019
Blockchain advisory firm AmaZix is launching a "moderation bot" to help stamp out cryptocurrency scams on popular messaging app Telegram
After FATF Battle, Cryptoverse Has 3 Months for a Fight in the UK
3.7.2019
Another regulatory battle has just been announced, as the UK financial watchdog said it wants to ban cryptocurrency derivatives to all retail consumers in the Kingdom.
"We are consulting on banning the sale, marketing and distribution of derivatives and exchange traded notes referencing...
Economist Joseph Stiglitz: Only a Fool Would Trust Facebook’s Libra
3.7.2019
“Every currency is based on trust, but only a fool would trust Facebook’s Libra” noted Nobel laureate in economics Joseph Stiglitz
What We Know About the "Secret" Debate Between Hayes and Roubini
3.7.2019
Source: Twitter, @CryptoHayes
A recording of a highly anticipated debate between the well-known crypto critic Nouriel Roubini and the outspoken CEO of the crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX Arthur Hayes, is not available for the public to watch yet, but witnesses have started to share their...
Bitcoin Rallies By $2K But Bulls Still Aren’t Out of the Woods
3.7.2019
Bitcoin has risen sharply in the last 24 hours, but a key price hurdle must still be passed to confirm a bull revival
Mike Novogratz: I’m Not Selling Bitcoin at $14K Again — It’s Going Higher
3.7.2019
Galaxy Digital founder and crypto enthusiast Mike Novogratz has predicted that bitcoin still has a long way higher to go following its current “spectacular rally.”
UK Finance Watchdog Takes Step Toward Ban on Crypto Derivatives, ETNs
3.7.2019
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is now consulting on a ban of cryptocurrency-based derivatives and ETNs in a bid to protect investors
‘Release the Tape You Coward’ — Roubini Tells BitMEX CEO After Debate
3.7.2019
American economist Nouriel Roubini is demanding that the recording of his debate with BitMEX CEO is released
Bitcoin Surges While Altcoins Try to Catch Up
3.7.2019
After a strong decline, bitcoin price formed a support base near the USD 10,000 level. Finally, the bulls joined the party, resulting in a sharp upward move above USD 10,500. BTC/USD rallied more than 15% in the past three sessions and even surged above USD 11,000 and USD 11,250. On the other hand...
Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
3.7.2019
Japan's central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency
Crypto Seems Ready to Solve Gaming Industry’s Microtransaction Dilemma
3.7.2019
Are cryptocurrencies the solution to the microtransaction-related problems the gaming community is facing?
Energy Used by Idle Device in the U.S. Can Power Bitcoin For 4 Years
3.7.2019
Academic researchers at Cambridge University launched a real-time index that tracks the total electricity consumption of the bitcoin network
World’s First Zero-Fiat ‘Bitcoin Bond’ Now Available on Bloomberg Terminal
3.7.2019
No fiat involvement for regulated bitcoin bond which gained U.K. regulatory approval
Sanctions-Hit Cuba Eyes Cryptocurrency as Solution to Financial Woes
3.7.2019
Cuba has announced it is considering the use of cryptocurrency in order to bolster its finances amid U.S.-led sanctions
Bitcoin Price ‘Extremely Bullish' Again After 20% Pump to Over $11,000
3.7.2019
Bitcoin kept investors guessing Wednesday with sudden 20% gains
Big Blockchain, Crypto Firsts: Shipment Succeeds, UK Hedge Fund OKed
3.7.2019
Blockchain and cryptocurrency industries just had their two important firsts: a blockchain-powered shipment from South Korea to the Netherlands has been successfully completed, while the first crypto hedge fund has won approval from UK authorities.
The shipment – made from a port in South Korea...
Cuba ‘Studying Cryptocurrency’ To Dodge U.S. Sanctions, Says Gov’t
3.7.2019
In the face of increasing U.S. sanctions, Cuba is pondering joining Venezuela on crypto