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Post-Hack, Binance Plans to Re-open Withdrawals and Deposits Tomorrow
13.5.2019
Changpeng Zhao, CEO of hacked crypto exchange Binance, has announced that the platform plans to fully resume deposits and withdrawals tomorrow
Bitfinex CTO Reinforces Rumors Exchange Has Raised $1 Billion in IEO
13.5.2019
According to Bitfinex’s CTO, the platform has succeeded in raising $1 billion via a token sale to private investors
Joseph Lubin on Ethereum 2.0: ETH to Become 1,000 Times More Scalable Within 24 Months
13.5.2019
In 18 to 24 months, the Ethereum blockchain will become about 1,000 times more scalable, according to Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin
Bitcoin and Altcoins Still May Regain Momentum This Week
13.5.2019
This past week, we saw heavy gains in bitcoin above USD 7,000. BTC/USD gained more than USD 1,500 and traded close to the USD 7,550 level. Later, it started a downside correction below the USD 7,240 and USD 7,000 levels. However, the USD 6,750 level acted as a support and the price recently...
Crypto Investor Awarded Over $75 Million in SIM-Swapping Hack Case
13.5.2019
U.S.-based cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin has been awarded over $75 million in a lawsuit related to a SIM-swapping fraud
Bitfinex Raises USD 1 billion, CTO Claims
13.5.2019
Major cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex "is able to raise" 1 billion tethers (c. USD 1 billion) "in 10 days, in a private sale," Paolo Ardoino, Chief Technical Officer of the exchange, confirmed, later adding that the investments "were made."
"Private companies, giants in our industry and outside...
ICE Pushes for Bakkt Bitcoin Custody License — CFTC Approval Imminent?
13.5.2019
Bakkt is looking to pivot from bitcoin warehousing to obtaining its own in-house cryptocurrency custody platform, as it waits for CFTC approval for its bitcoin futures contract
Slowly But Surely: May Was a Quietly Big Month for Blockchain
13.5.2019
Don Tapscott writes that 10 events, in particular, demonstrate just how much innovation we’ve seen during May, the "Month of Blockchain."
Lawmaker Offers New Hope for ICOs in South Korea
13.5.2019
South Korean National Assembly building. Another glimmer of hope has appeared for South Korea’s crypto-community, with politicians set to debate a law that could open the door for conditional initial coin offerings (ICOs).
South Korea imposed a blanket ban on all forms of ICO in 2017, and earlier...
Bitcoin Hovers Over $7,000 as Top Cryptos See Mild Correction
13.5.2019
Bitcoin at just over $7,000 as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies report moderate losses on the day
Hacked Crypto Exchange Binance to Resume Deposits and Withdrawals on Tuesday
13.5.2019
New security efforts will improve Binance as it plans to reopen withdrawals and deposits on Tuesday
Bitcoins for Frappuccino: Will Starbucks’ Crypto Endeavours Pave the Way for Mainstream Adoption?
12.5.2019
Is the long-awaited mainstream adoption finally coming to the crypto market? A deeper look into Starbucks’ crypto plans, which includes a blockchain and BTC payments
Coinbase-Backed Stablecoin Startup Reserve to Launch ‘Venmo Style App’ in Venezuela
12.5.2019
A stablecoin-based, “Venmo style” payments app will be launched in Venezuela and Angola by Coinbase-backed startup Reserve
Crypto Meets Techno and Binance Security Breach in the Weekly Update From Bitcoin.com
12.5.2019
Crypto meets techno with BCH-inspired music and discussion of the aftermath of the Binance security breach. In addition to learning about the latest developments, the winners of the latest giveaway will be revealed in this week’s video update on Bitcoin.com’s Youtube channel. Also Read:...
Ethereum’s Reddit Moderators Rethink Approach After Community Flashpoint
12.5.2019
Controversy surrounding Reddit moderation in the ethereum community has led to mods resigning and new practices being codified on the forum
Schnorr Signatures Are Coming to Bitcoin Cash – Here’s What You Should Know
12.5.2019
On Wednesday, May 15, the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network will be upgraded to incorporate the highly anticipated Schnorr signature algorithm, a digital signature scheme widely known for its simplicity. Also read: Bitcoin History Part 12: When No One Wanted Your BTC Schnorr Sigs Are Coming Next week,...
Codename ‘TRUEngine:’ GE Aviation and Microsoft Reveal Aircraft Parts Certification Blockchain
12.5.2019
Millions of dollars worth of airplane parts are unusable. GE Aviation's new blockchain tech aims to fix that
Hodler’s Digest, May 6–12: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
12.5.2019
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, Facebook reportedly gathers PayPal staff for its Facebook Coin, and Starbucks gets more into blockchain
Blockchain’s Adoption Challenge Is a Human Problem, Not Technical
12.5.2019
The “blockchain” concept has the potential to be extremely powerful, but only if society is willing to change direction and purpose, argues Maja Vujinovic
Track Rising Crypto Prices With Cryptowat.ch
12.5.2019
Cryptocurrency markets are booming this weekend and traders need adequate and timely information about prices and trends. Cryptowat.ch is an online platform that provides real-time market data and it’s highly customizable to suit the needs of different investors. Also read: Decryptionary...