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Kakao Teases 2019 Launch of Crypto Wallet, Dapp Partners
12.8.2019
Messaging app giant Kakao – which launched its own blockchain in June – has teased the release of a crypto wallet dubbed "Klip" later this year
Bitcoin and Altcoins Target Fresh Monthly Lows
12.8.2019
This past week, bitcoin price traded to a new monthly high close to USD 12,320 before starting a major downside correction. BTC/USD broke the key USD 11,800 and USD 11,500 support levels. It tested the USD 11,200 support area and is currently (08:00 UTC) correcting higher. However, upsides...
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Launching Official Digital Currency
12.8.2019
An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency
Coinbase UK Dropping Support for Cryptocurrency Zcash
12.8.2019
The U.K. arm of Coinbase appears to be dropping support for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency zcash
IRS Warnings to Bitcoin Traders Offer Clues to Coming Tax Guidance
12.8.2019
Though the IRS has yet to publish its promised crypto tax guidance, the warning letters recently sent to 10,000 traders hint at what to expect
Is China on the Verge of Releasing a Digital Fiat?
12.8.2019
China’s central bank has revealed details of a plan to issue a blockchain-powered digital fiat – and appears to be assembling a host of resources and personnel to speed up the process.
Per a report from Beijing Business Today (republished by Shina), the deputy director of the People’s Bank of China...
Trump’s Currency War With China Could Be Bitcoin’s Do-or-Die Moment
12.8.2019
Donald Trump is stoking the flames of a new currency war, creating a do-or-die moment for the cryptocurrency movement, writes Michael J. Casey
BCH News Roundup: Transactions Spike, Cashaddr Support and Developer Congress
10.8.2019
The last seven days have been busy within the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem with a slew of announcements and developments. Kraken exchange recently added the BCH-based Cashaddr address format and Coinbase open-sourced a utility that makes it easy to convert between Base58 and Cashaddr addresses....
IBM Files Patent for a Blockchain-Based Web Browser
10.8.2019
The patent describes a peer-to-peer network for managing and storing browsing session data
In Big Block Hard Fork, Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Has Left Nodes Behind
10.8.2019
After a recent network upgrade, nodes separated from the bitcoin SV blockchain, highlighting why hard forks prompt much infighting among devs
Crypto Gamers Are Showing Little Interest in the Decentralized Nature of NFTs
10.8.2019
Blockchain games offer players greater control over their data. But most users don't seem too interested in those aspects, reports show
New Jersey Signs Blockchain Task Force Program Into Law
9.8.2019
A new program will bring blockchain solutions to the NJ government
Stolen Binance Funds Still Being Laundered Through Mixers, Researchers Claim
9.8.2019
Funds from Binance's May hack are still moving through a mixing service according to research firm Clain
South Korea’s SK Group Proposes Blockchain-Based Donation Platform and Two Tokens
9.8.2019
Two new tokens from South Korea's third biggest corporation will focus on the problem of tracking charitable donations
Binance’s US Subsidiary Is Weighing 30 Different Cryptos For Listing
9.8.2019
The world's largest exchange, Binance, announced 30 potential cryptos and a compliance framework for its U.S. subsidiary
Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Intends to ‘Press Our Advantage’ With New Investments
9.8.2019
CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Ripple is "in a very strong position... and I intend to press our advantage" through new investments
Why do Crypto-Related Surveys in the U.S. Paint Different Pictures?
9.8.2019
Several different surveys, the results of which have come out since last year, have shown mixed feelings when it comes to how American’s view cryptocurrency – while some surveys suggest more positive results, others paint a bleak picture. Where does the discrepancy come from? As various surveys...
FATF & 15 Governments Target Personal Data of Crypto Users - Report
9.8.2019
In the continual fight against money laundering, governments reportedly want to put a global cryptocurrency system in place by collecting personal data of crypto users.
Governments of about 15 countries seek to establish a new system of cooperation that would enable them to collect and share with...
Another Macro Event That Could Move Bitcoin Is Happening This Fall
9.8.2019
The potential for a “no-deal” scenario as the UK leaves the European Union in October of this year could drive bitcoin to new highs, some industry players estimate.
As many have already experienced first-hand, the British pound has lost a fair amount of value against both the euro and the U.S....
Ripple in 'Multiple' M&A Talks, Plans 100 New Contracts in 2019
9.8.2019
Brad Garlinghouse. Ripple, a California-based major blockchain startup focusing on the banking sector, is in talks over "multiple" potential investments and acquisitions, CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed.
In an interview with Yahoo Finance UK on Friday, the CEO said that, when it comes to the areas...