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2019: A Berlin Odyssey — 7 Days of Crypto-Living on Monolith's ETH Debit Card
24.11.2019
Cointelegraph’s Joseph Birch takes on mainstream finance with Monolith’s crypto debit card, “At this stage, crypto has infiltrated the mainstream financial network. I am inside”
After Blockstack’s Regulated Offering, Where Now For US Token Sales?
24.11.2019
When Blockstack announced the first Reg A+ token sale, many believed it would open the floodgates for a spate of similar offerings. Reg A+ has long been the Holy Grail of token offerings in the U.S., with a host of companies pursuing the only SEC exemption that allows the inclusion of unaccredited...
The Quest for a Pan-European Approach to Cryptocurrency
24.11.2019
Will the European Union lead other countries in legal approaches to crypto asset legislation?
Gladius Dissolves Ignoring SEC Order to Refund $12.7M ICO
24.11.2019
Gladius has ceased all operations without reimbursing its investors as ordered by the SEC
Not Your Keys: 92% of Institutional Investors Keep Crypto on Exchanges
24.11.2019
Never mind the risk: crypto investors still prefer third-party custody
Despite Market Turbulence, Bitcoin’s Support Lines Remain Intact
24.11.2019
Technical analysis of price trends is a topic ever electrifying the world of crypto investment with, dynamic debate on social media and beyond. While there are no guarantees, there are fundamental methods for looking at data which can provide valuable insights, such as analysis of price support...
Russian Oligarch Turns Soviet Plant Into a Major Bitcoin Mining Hub
24.11.2019
Bitriver hosts mining machines in the former world’s largest aluminum smelter
‘No Capitulation’ — Bitcoin Miners Completely Unfazed by Price Drop
24.11.2019
Bitcoin price not irking miners as the hash rate stays stable
Survey: 58% of German Banks Charge Negative Interest Rates
24.11.2019
Germany’s central bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, has conducted a survey of banks charging negative interest rates on customer deposits. Some are charging retail customers as well as corporate clients. An independent price comparison portal shows which banks are currently charging for deposits...
Grayscale Commences Diversified Large Cap Fund Trading
24.11.2019
In February 2018, Grayscale Investments, the sponsor of the Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: GBTC) announced the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, an investment vehicle that captures a basket of the top digital assets within the cryptoconomy. A year later on November 22, the firm revealed the diversified...
A Few Benefits for Bitcoin Beginners to Appreciate
24.11.2019
If you are considering entering the crypto universe or if you’ve only recently made your first investment, you might still be exploring the benefits of bitcoin as opposed to your credit card, online bank account or digital wallet you are used to. In an abstract sense, cryptocurrencies...
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Nov. 17-23
23.11.2019
Cointelegraph auf Deutsch presents a weekly digest of developments from the German-speaking world
Localethereum Becomes Localcryptos and Adds BTC Trading
23.11.2019
P2P trading site Localethereum has rebranded to Localcryptos, allowing users to buy and sell both ETH and BTC without KYC. The platform has been providing peer to peer trading services for ethereum since 2017, but in a surprise announcement this week, the website revealed its new home...
Grayscale Puts Trust to the Test by Pursuing SEC Registration
23.11.2019
The world's largest digital asset manager is moving to make its popular Bitcoin trust more attractive to institutional investors
Philippines and BCB Blockchain to Work Together on Smart Cities
23.11.2019
BCB Blockchain has partnered with the Philippines to bring its expertise in research and development of smart city apps to the country
Oman Sees First Trade Finance Transaction on Blockchain
23.11.2019
Oman Oil and Orpic Group and HSBC Bank Oman SAOG carry out the country’s first blockchain trade finance transaction
Office of Chinese Crypto Exchange BISS Closed, Staff Members Arrested
23.11.2019
Chinese authorities shut down crypto exchange BISS, arresting 10 people involved
OKEx Secures Support From Four New Partners for Its Utility Token OKB
23.11.2019
OKEx has partnered with Ledger, Aliniex, Bvnex and Cryptomall to support its utility token OKB
US Congress Wrestles With Financial Technologies and Data Privacy
23.11.2019
U.S. Congressional Fintech Task Force questions industry experts on consumer data privacy in financial services
Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Shatters Records Amid Spot Market Turmoil
23.11.2019
Bakkt’s bitcoin core (BTC) futures product saw another all-time high as the spot market price of BTC plummeted under $7,000 on Friday morning, Nov. 22. Bakkt saw 2,728 contracts traded ($20 million) and $1.75 million in open interest outpacing the record of 1,179 contracts on Oct. 25. Also...