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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...
Bitcoin History Part 12: When No One Wanted Your BTC
12.5.2019
Today, bitcoin is so precious that its hodlers are prone to locking their keys away inside nuclear bunkers, bank vaults, and military grade hardware wallets. But things weren’t always that way. Back in the early days, bitcoin was deemed so undesirable that you would have struggled to give...
Above $7.5K: Bitcoin Price Hits Highest Level Since August 2018
12.5.2019
Bitcoin’s price rose above $7,500 on most exchanges for the first time today in over 9 months marking a resurgence of the crypto bull market
ErisX’s Spot Market: More Institutional Participation and Regulatory Oversight Coming to Crypto?
12.5.2019
ErisX’s spot market may bring more smart money, regulatory intervention to crypto
Crypto Rally: Bitcoin Breaks USD 7,000, Ethereum, Other Coins in Green
12.5.2019
Source: iStock/pepifoto, Cryptonews.com
The most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin reached new high in 2019, jumping above USD 7,000, the level last seen in September 2018, while the rest of the crypto market is registering strong gains, also.
Bitcoin even surpassed USD 7,300 before the midnight...
Indian Crypto Traders Undeterred by Ban Rumor
12.5.2019
The Indian crypto community is undeterred by the widespread rumor that its government is discussing a bill which could ban some cryptocurrencies. Local crypto exchanges have revealed to news.Bitcoin.com that their trading volumes have been increasing despite this report. Meanwhile, experts have...
Mike Novogratz: Web 3.0 Will Change the World, Not Bitcoin
12.5.2019
Bitcoin is not going to change the world as it is just a store of value, Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz argued at ConsenSys’ Ethereal Summit