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Amazon Wins Patent for Proof-of-Work Cryptographic System
17.5.2019
Tech giant Amazon has been granted a patent for a proof-of-work (PoW) cryptographic system similar to those used by many blockchains
Cryptopia: What Was Left By Hackers, Could Be Taken by Liquidators
17.5.2019
Not your keys, not your coins.
If in the beginning of this week users of troubled exchange from New Zealand, Cryptopia had any hopes to regain all their funds left after a devastating hack, now it became even less likely.
The exchange, which was placed into liquidation this week, said in...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Decline Sharply
17.5.2019
After tagging the USD 8,350 level, bitcoin price started a downside correction. BTC/USD broke the key USD 7,680 support level and declined heavily. The price is down around 10% and it recently tested the USD 7,000 support area. Similarly, there were sharp downsides in most altcoins such...
Top Banks ‘Investing $50 Million’ to Build Blockchain Settlement System
17.5.2019
Around a dozen banks are said to be spending $50 million to build a blockchain-based digital cash settlement system, according to Reuters
Crypto Market Crashes, Bitcoin Down 9%, Ether - 7%
17.5.2019
The crypto market crashed on Friday morning (UTC time) suddenly, erasing almost all its gains this week, before rebounding somewhat.
All major coins are in red now (04:14 UTC), while the absolute majority of tokens among the top 100 dropped by 10%-20% in the past 24 hours. The total market...
How to Earn Bitcoin Cash Income
17.5.2019
Earning cryptocurrency income online has become increasingly popular for more people around the world. Many employers and marketplaces are now offering jobs and tasks that pay in cryptocurrencies. The top 10 ways to earn bitcoin cash are outlined in the latest installment from Bitcoin.com’s...
Bitcoin Drops $1,000 In Value Amid Market Sell-Off
17.5.2019
Bitcoin has once again come into contact with a greater crypto market sell-off, slashing its price by more than $1000
New York Supreme Court Grants Bitfinex’s Motion to Modify Injunction
17.5.2019
The New York Supreme Court has granted crypto exchange Bitfinex’s motion to modify an injunction by the New York Attorney General
Tether Ordered to Freeze Transfers to Bitfinex by New York Supreme Court
17.5.2019
A New York Supreme Court judge ordered stablecoin issuer Tether to refrain from loaning any funds to Bitfinex or other parties during an ongoing investigation by the NY Attorney General
Startup Veil Forks Augur to Create Prediction Markets for 2020 Election
17.5.2019
Veil says no one has been able to support long-running markets on Augur, so they're creating AugurLite for early bets on the presidential election
Proposed Securities Framework Wrong for Regulating Crypto Exchanges, Argues Kraken
17.5.2019
Kraken says no to proposed regulation of crypto exchanges by Canadian securities institutions
Poloniex Stops Offering Nine Coins in US Due to Uncertain Regulations
17.5.2019
Crypto exchange Poloniex will stop offering trading in nine coins for U.S.-based customers due to uncertain regulations in the country
Big Four Firm KPMG Identifies Top Four Skills Required for Blockchain Career
16.5.2019
KPMG argues that the blockchain will face a serious lack of talent, thus identifying the four major skills needed for a career in the industry
SEC Negotiations Have Cost Kik $5 Million, Says CEO
16.5.2019
Kik's CEO says the company has spent more than $5 million talking to the SEC about whether its kin ICO was an unregistered securities sale
Blockchain Sister Startups Allegedly Pull $8 Million Exit Scam
16.5.2019
RepuX and JoyToken alleged to pulled initial coin offering (ICO) exit scam worth a combined $8 million
Poloniex, Fearing Regulatory Backlash, Prevents Sale of 9 Crypto Assets In US
16.5.2019
Poloniex has stopped US customers from buying and selling nine potentially non-regulated tokens
Report: Coinbase Negotiates Acquisition of Xapo’s Bitcoin Custody Business
16.5.2019
American crypto exchange Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire the bitcoin custody business of cryptocurrency wallet provider Xapo
Brave Browser to Raise Over $30 Million in Series A Equity Round: Sources
16.5.2019
Privacy-centric web browser Brave is raising a Series A round at a valuation of roughly $133 million, sources tell CoinDesk
Secretariat Under UN Agreement to Reward Users for Climate Action With Crypto
16.5.2019
The Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change signed an MoU with the W-Foundation to promote global climate action projects using crypto
Crescent Cash Users Can Now Send Bitcoin Cash Via Text Message
16.5.2019
On May 15, the BCH-based and open source Android wallet Crescent Cash launched a new feature that allows people to send bitcoin cash through a text message. The SMS sending service added to the wallet is due to the latest open source API introduced by the crypto startup Cointext. Also read: Bitcoin...