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Bitcoin’s New 2020 High, US Marshals Bitcoin Auction and More on the Bad Crypto Podcast
7.2.2020
You can also get your crypto news in audio format via the Bad Crypto Podcast. Here’s what happened on the latest episode
Bitcoin ETFs in Japan: FSA Explains New Rules for Funds Investing in Cryptos
7.2.2020
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has explained to news.Bitcoin.com its recently adopted rules regarding the creation and sale of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Meanwhile, Japan now has a crypto index, launched by major Japanese companies....
Tax Agents ‘Confiscate’ Bitcoin From Criminal but Keep the Coins in His Wallet
7.2.2020
The State Revenue Service of Latvia (SRS) has seized some bitcoins for the first time. The cryptocurrency, allegedly acquired through illegal means, is still being stored in the wallet set up by a criminal. Experts have expressed concerns about the risk of the money disappearing as officials...
There’s No Such Thing as Tainted Bitcoins
6.2.2020
All bitcoins are created equal. But in the eyes of blockchain forensics firms, some bitcoins are more equal than others. If these companies are to be believed, coins that have been used in criminal transactions are ‘tainted,’ destined to be forever linked with nefarious activity....
Bitcoin’s Uptrend Is Gathering Pace and Many Altcoins Are Surging Too
6.2.2020
Bitcoin's rally has picked up in the last 24 hours, setting the stage for a test of $10,000. At the same time, a number of alternative cryptos are outperforming even bitcoin
NEM (XEM) Gains 25% as Altcoins Follow Bitcoin’s 30% January Surge
6.2.2020
NEM is leading a fresh resurgence in altcoins as 10% gains become commonplace
How the Long Tail of the Coronavirus Might Slow Bitcoin’s Hash Power Growth
5.2.2020
The shortage of new mining machines caused by the coronavirus outbreak could curb computing power growth from Chinese miners who contribute over 65% of Bitcoin’s hash power
Craig Wright’s ‘Bonded Courier’ Allegedly an Attorney Who Can’t Communicate
5.2.2020
During the first week of February, the Kleiman v. Wright lawsuit continues with more tales about the alleged bonded courier. In mid-January, Craig Wright revealed a third party provided him with the necessary information to unlock an encrypted file he could not access previously. Now Wright...
US Government Auctioning off Bitcoins Worth $37 Million in 2 Weeks
4.2.2020
The U.S. government has opened registration for the bidding of over 4,040 bitcoins, currently worth more than $37 million, which will be auctioned off on Feb. 18. The winning bidder will be notified on the same day. These bitcoins were forfeited in various federal criminal, civil and administrative...
Silk Road Mentor’s Arrest Rekindles Tales of Rogue Agents and Pirate’s Treasure
3.2.2020
On January 30, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) revealed that Roger Clark, the alleged senior advisor to the Silk Road marketplace, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute massive quantities of narcotics. Clark, otherwise known as ‘Variety...
Bitcoin's Taproot Upgrade Won’t Help Privacy Where It Matters
30.1.2020
Bitcoin’s Taproot is not a silver bullet for privacy, says Pieter Wuille
Bitcoin’s Best Q1 Since 2013 to ‘Escalate’ If $9.5K Is Broken: Trader
29.1.2020
Bitcoin trading fundamentals are there, but the good times may have come too fast, one indicator warns
Bitcoin’s Halving Captures Growing Interest – Among Google Searchers
27.1.2020
"Bitcoin halving" searches are surging on Google, according to a report from the Norwegian cryptocurrency analysis firm Arcane Research
Bitcoin’s Halving Captures Growing Interest – Among Google Searchers
27.1.2020
"Bitcoin halving" searches are surging on Google, according to a report from the Norwegian cryptocurrency analysis firm Arcane Research
Bitcoin’s Halving Captures Growing Interest – Among Google Searchers
27.1.2020
"Bitcoin halving" searches are surging on Google, according to a report from the Norwegian cryptocurrency analysis firm Arcane Research
How To Generate Bitcoins Without Mining In 2020
27.1.2020
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Bitcoin’s Privacy and Scaling Tech Upgrade ‘Taproot’ Just Took a Big Step Forward
24.1.2020
A privacy and scalability upgrade that could turn out to be one of bitcoin's largest to date has passed a couple of milestones that were little noticed outside technical circles
The Evolution of Bitcoin's Technology Stack
23.1.2020
For more than 10 years already, Bitcoin’s innovations have been pushed on all fronts: What are those improvements?
Bitcoin’s Lighting ‘Torch’ Reignites, Blazes Through 38 Countries in 3 Days
22.1.2020
It's moving around the world much faster the second time around, already reaching 91 people
Adam Back on Satoshi Emails, Privacy Concerns and Bitcoin's Early Days
20.1.2020
Adam Back discusses the origins of Bitcoin, Hashcash and emails between Satoshi Nakamoto in interview with Cointelegraph