Binance Jersey to Reward Hacker Who Compromised Its Domain Name NewA White hat hacker took over Binance Jersey’s Twitter account and domain name, but decided to do no harm
Chainzilla and Pundi X to Enable Retail Bitcoin Payments in Panama NewChainzilla and Pundi X team up to bring a Bitcoin point-of-sale to Panama
QuadrigaCX Users Request Details on How EY Lost 103 Bitcoins NewLost in the audit: QuadrigaCX’s users are still trying to find the missing 103 Bitcoins
Price Analysis 17/08: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, BNB, EOS, BSV, XMR, XLM NewWith altcoins falling to new yearly lows, will Bitcoin also cave or will it continue to outperform? Let’s consult the charts
Court Allows Blockchain.com’s Trademark Lawsuit Against Paymium to Proceed NewClash of ledgers: Blockchain’s trademark lawsuit against Paymium continues
Crypto Lender Nexo Pays Token Holders Over $2.4 Million in Dividends NewNexo has paid $2.4 million in dividends to its token holders, claiming an annualized dividend yield of 12.73%
Bitcoin SV Devs to Offer ‘Office Hours’ for Project Assistance, Consulting NewA Bitcoin SV developer has launched a service for chatting and consulting with professional Bitcoin SV devs
How Coinbase Quietly Became the World’s Biggest Bitcoin Bank NewOn August 15, the San Francisco-based digital currency exchange Coinbase announced that it had acquired the cryptocurrency custody service Xapo’s institutional branch. The business move puts Coinbase in the limelight, making it the largest custodial service for digital assets worldwide, with more than $7 billion under custody. Also Read: Hong Kong Protest Leader Hopes to…
Hong Kong Protest Leader Hopes to Incite Run on Chinese BanksThe 11th week of protesting in Hong Kong has passed as the world has witnessed massive sit-ins at the national airport and demonstrations across several locations citywide. The 2019 anti-extradition bill protests have affected Hong Kong’s local economy, investors have dumped on the benchmark Hang Seng index, and now pro-independence activist, Chen Haotian, has called…
These Portfolio Tracking Tools Will Also Prepare Your Crypto TaxesTax season is months away, which is why you need to start preparing for it now. Leave everything to the last minute and you’ll only end up cursing your procrastination. Organize your cryptocurrency activity in advance and you’ll breeze through tax deadline day without so much as flinching. Despite maddeningly vague or unfair legislation, filing…
Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support to Its Blockchain KeystoreOn August 13, Samsung, the South Korean multinational conglomerate, published the company’s new Blockchain Keystore SDK for developers and the latest release supports Bitcoin Core (BTC). The version follows Samsung’s previous Keystore release which only supported ETH and the ERC20 standard. Also Read: Exploring the SLP Token Universe Built on the Bitcoin Cash Chain Samsung…
Ron Paul Slams Fednow Payment System and Encourages Crypto CompetitionRon Paul, the muckraking former congressman from Texas, is stirring things up once again, this time taking aim at the new real-time digital payment system proposed last week by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Presented as an innovative solution by government and media voices, the cryptosphere received the news of the Fednow program with little more…
PR: Australian Bitcoin Cash Conference Brings Cryptocurrency Leaders to TownsvilleGlobal leaders from the Bitcoin Cash community will gather at the first Bitcoin Cash City Conference in Australia, being held in Townsville on September 4 & 5. Townsville has really embraced Bitcoin Cash, so hosting this conference in the cozy, coastal suburb was a natural next step. Australia’s first gathering of enthusiasts and business leaders…
Central Banks Worldwide Testing Their Own Digital CurrenciesCentral banks worldwide are examining the possibility of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with some already testing theirs for different uses. Countries that have advanced their digital currency projects include China, Singapore, Canada, the Bahamas, Thailand, Uruguay, and Sweden. India has also included the digital rupee in the country’s draft cryptocurrency bill. Also…
CV Market Watch™: Weekly Crypto Trading Overview (August 9-16, 2019)Bitcoin (BTC) had two of the month’s worst days this week, crashing by $2,000 in a rapid correction.
Poloniex Drops 23 Trading Pairs TodayDue to low liquidity, Poloniex once again shrinks its trading pairs, as the exchange lost its leading position in terms of volumes.
Samsung Adds Bitcoin (BTC) to S10 Keystore FeatureSamsung rides the popularity of crypto assets in South Korea, finally allowing the cold storage of Bitcoin (BTC) on its Keystore built-in hardware wallet.
Creators Platform Coil Receives 1B XRP GrantThe crypto-powered reward platform received a seed round in its effort for content monetization.
Coinbase Custody Becomes World Leader with XAPO AcquisitionCoinbase will expand its services after acquiring the institutional custodial business of the XAPO wallet provider.
Trader Peter Brandt Sees Ripple’s XRP CrashingIconic trader Peter Brandt suggests price manipulation is keeping XRP above the water, but a crash is probable if the support does not hold.
New Monero-Mining Malware Hides from Task ManagerHidden mining is still a threat in 2019, and this time, the process has been hidden from detection, bypassing Task Manager.
Analysts Weigh In: Why Is Bitcoin Falling Lately? NewBitcoin has dropped severely this past week, falling from $11,700 about ten days ago to roughly $10,050 just yesterday. Now, it’s trading for just shy of $10,400, which means the currency has hiked itself up a bit in the past 24 hours, but it’s still a major fall. So, Why Is Bitcoin Falling All of...…
Nvidia Crypto Revenue Is Still Weak Following 2018 NewNvidia, the Santa Clara-based American technology company, says it’s still suffering from loss of revenue due to the “death of crypto” roughly one year ago. Nvidia Is Free… Free-Falling… In late 2017, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies made a serious mark on the financial industry by reaching their highest prices to date. Bitcoin, for example, ultimately...…
Monty Mumford: Don’t Store a Private Key on Your Computer NewA BBC tech journalist recently reported losing roughly $30,000 USD in crypto funds for not securing his private key(s). The Private Key Is… Key… To say cryptocurrency is a tricky business would be an understatement. The arena, given its growth and expansion over the last year or so, has ultimately opened the door to several...…
Bitcoin Cash Analysis: BCH Could Accelerate Downside Below $290Bitcoin cash price is currently recovering and trading above the $300 level against the US Dollar. The price is facing a few key resistances near the $320 and $325 levels. Earlier, there was a break below a major bullish trend line with support near $336 on the 4-hours chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed...…
NEXO Token Holders Receive US$2,409,574.87 in DividendsNexo is delighted to announce that the Dividend Payment of US$2,409,574.87 to NEXO Token Holders scheduled for August 15, 2019, is now complete. NEXO Token Holders can simply log in to the Nexo Mobile App to view the dividend that has been credited to their wallets. The annualized dividend yield is an impressive 12.73%, which...…
Maryland Initiates Operation Crypto Sweep to End Phony Product OfferingsMaryland has entered the early stages of what it’s calling “Operation Crypto Sweep,” a process designed to bring down some of the country’s most illicit cryptocurrency-based projects, many of which range from fraudulent initial coin offerings (ICOs) to phony investment products. Thus far, the operation has been successful in targeting as many as 35 different...…
Report by nobl Insurance Details Changes in Crypto ActivityThe cryptocurrency market has grown by a whopping 42 percent in the United States over just the last year alone, but many companies seem intent on adding to the technology that’s witnessed within the space. According to nobl Insurance, the big goal should not be to consistently build on the already existing technology, but to...…
Mid-Week Bitcoin Dump Not Caused By Chinese Ponzi: Researcher NewWednesday’s Bitcoin flash crash was not due to a sell-off from Chinese ponzi scam, PlusToken, a researcher has claimed. Sid Shekhar, the co-founder of London-based, TokenAnalyst, said the disputed coins were moved earlier on the blockchain. We Can All Relax, It’s A False Alarm As Bitcoinist reported on Thursday, cryptocurrency influencer, Dovey Wan, brought the $3 billion…
Here’s Why Bakkt Launch Is a Blessing For Bitcoin Holders NewYesterday’s big announcement that regulatory approval has been granted to Bakkt could be the best news bitcoin investors have had this year. It opens the door to institutional investors and is a huge step forward for crypto industry legitimization in the US. Bakkt To Launch Next Month After months of procrastination, the new cryptocurrency trading…
Bitcoin Price In Uptrend But Facing Resistance Above $10,500 NewBitcoin price has remained in five figures as we begin another weekend. There appear to be enough buyers in the high $9000 range to prevent the asset from falling further, and for the second time in as many days, BTC has pushed back over the $10,000 mark. Bitcoin Price Over 7% Up From an intraday…
Bitcoin is ‘Schmuck Insurance’: Morgan Creek Capital Founder NewBank of America Merrill Lynch recently surveyed fund managers and found that investors are the most bullish they’ve been on bonds since the end of 2008. But that popularity comes as long-term risks are developing for traditional asset classes. For these reasons, Morgan Creek Capital Founder & CIO, Mark Yusko thinks new types of protective…
Bakkt Wins Regulatory Approval to Launch Bitcoin Futures NewBakkt has won approval from US regulators to trade physically-settled bitcoin futures, a move many believe would legitimize the cryptocurrency industry before institutional investors. The Intercontinental Exchange’s subsidiary announced on Friday that the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) had given them clearance to acquire a New York state trust charter. That would provide…
Nobl Research: 25 Million Americans Are Considering Buying Crypto NewA recently concluded Nobl Insurance study reveals that the crypto market grew by a spectacular 48 percent in the period 2018 – 2019. Moreover, the study forecast that the American cryptocurrency market will continue to expand in the next 12 months. 25 Million Americans Are Considering Buying Crypto in the Next 12 Months Nobl Insurance…
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Dumps To $180 Support NewOver the last 10 days Ethereum (ETH) has seen a sharp pull-back. The $180 support appears to be holding for now but with large selling pressure entering the market further downside is looking likely. ETH/USD 4-Hour Analysis On the 4 hour chart for ETH/USD, we can see the correction taking place over the last 4…
Price Bump for BTC: Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Are Going Live This September NewThe wait is over: Bakkt’s bitcoin futures are being launched next month. The cryptoeconomy has been captivated with all things Bakkt ever since Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner-operators of the NYSE and other major financial markets, announced back in August […] The post Price Bump for BTC: Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Are Going Live This September…
Fundstrat’s Lee: Doubles Down on Cheery $20k Bitcoin Prediction NewBitcoin has a tough, tough week. According to price trackers, the cryptocurrency has shed 20% in the past seven days, resulting in mass panic and fears of a return to a bear market. This week was so bad for the […] The post Fundstrat’s Lee: Doubles Down on Cheery $20k Bitcoin Prediction appeared first on…
Crypto Giant Coinbase Looks to Entice Institutions With $55 Million Xapo Deal NewWith the custody of crypto assets becoming of utmost importance, industry startups have been doing anything in their power to make a foray into this facet of cryptocurrency. After launching its own custody division, Coinbase has made a massive acquisition […] The post Crypto Giant Coinbase Looks to Entice Institutions With $55 Million Xapo Deal…
Florida Court to Craig Wright: “Satoshi Nakamoto” Case Won’t Be Dismissed NewFor the past few years, Craig Wright has claimed he and David Kleiman, a computer forensics expert who died in 2013, built the Bitcoin blockchain together. Over time, that claim has landed Wright in no shortage of controversy. It’s also […] The post Florida Court to Craig Wright: “Satoshi Nakamoto” Case Won’t Be Dismissed appeared…
Ripple News: Investment Arm Xpring Gives 1 Billion XRP to Coil Content PlatformXpring, the investment wing of XRP backers Ripple, is giving away a 1 billion XRP grant — valued near $260 million at press time — to a platform that’s taking its own approach to monetizing the internet via micropayments. Announced […] The post Ripple News: Investment Arm Xpring Gives 1 Billion XRP to Coil Content…
Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP & Litecoin Price Analysis 16th AugustBitcoin price started a strong decline below the $11,000 and $10,800 support levels. BTC/USD traded as low as $9,513 and is currently correcting higher, but it faces many hurdles on the upside. Similarly, there were heavy losses noted in most […] The post Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP & Litecoin Price Analysis 16th August appeared…
Beginners Guide to Bitstamp: Complete ReviewBitstamp is one of the oldest and most well respected cryptocurrency exchanges in operation today. Having been in operation since 2011, the exchange has built upon its European user base to become one of the most popular choices with cryptocurrency […] The post Beginners Guide to Bitstamp: Complete Review appeared first on Blockonomi.
What’s next for Ethereum, XRP and Litecoin after the recent plunge ? NewBitcoin is in the spotlight once again after Bakkt was granted the first approval from the CFTC for physically-settled Bitcoin futures. As the pioneer cryptocurrency takes the attention from the market, most of the altcoins have been left behind even plummeting to new yearly lows. The following technical analysis will explore how Ethereum, XRP, and…
Binance once again has a working Apple iOS mobile app NewBinance finally put back up a working version of its iOS mobile app after a month of inaccessibility. Roughly a month ago, the Binance iOS app became unavailable for Apple users according to user complaints. Binance issued a statement Aug. 6 saying their app was going through the App Store review process. Finally, today Binance…
Craig Wright’s testimony not credible, request for Kleinman case dismissal denied NewCraig Wright’s motion to have the Kleinman lawsuit dismissed for lack of jurisdiction was denied. The court did not find Wright’s testimony to be credible, and ruled that it did, in fact, have jurisdiction in the Wright v. Kleinman proceedings for the battle over $11 billion in Bitcoin. Wright challenges the Southern District of Florida’s…
Bakkt granted approval from CFTC, Bitcoin futures launching September NewBakkt was granted the first approval from the CFTC for physically-settled Bitcoin futures. Contracts will begin trading next month. Bakkt set to launch Bakkt, a subsidiary of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which owns the New York Stock Exchange, was granted approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission for crypto-settled Bitcoin futures. These contracts would…
Major cryptocurrency exec sees big inflow of capital from institutions, a sign of adoptionAccording to Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the global market valued at $8 billion, institutional customers have been depositing $200 million to $400 million per week into the crypto market. Up until mid-2018, major exchanges and regulated investment vehicle operators had struggled to see a consistent inflow…
Coinbase Custody acquires institutional clients of Xapo, becomes world’s largest crypto custody providerCoinbase Custody, the custody arm of iconic crypto exchange Coinbase, has officially acquired the institutional business of custody provider Xapo, and with $7 billion under custody, the firm says it has become the largest crypto custodian in the world, according to a press release. 1/ Today, Coinbase Custody has completed an acquisition of Xapo’s institutional…
Litecoin users on Binance fell victim to a dusting attack—here’s how to prevent it from happening to youLitecoin users on Binance fell victim to a large scale dust attack earlier this week, alarming the crypto community about this new type of malicious attack. While they’re not nearly as dangerous as phishing, knowing what dust attacks are can help people protect themselves and their crypto assets from danger. Crypto exchanges see dust attacks…
Crypto Community Reacts to Bakkt But Not all Are Bullish NewThe news that regulatory approval has finally been granted to Bakkt has generally been perceived as bullish for the industry. However, not all in the crypto community are convinced that it is the best thing for Bitcoin and its brethren. How Bullish Is Bakkt? As reported yesterday by NewsBTC, the Intercontinental Exchange’s (ICE) new crypto...…
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Hesitates But Further Recovery Seem Likely NewBitcoin price tested the $9,800 support and bounced back against the US Dollar. The price is currently struggling to gain momentum above $10,400 and $10,500. There is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance near $10,550 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The price is likely to slowly rise...…
Bitcoin Space Reacts to Bakkt’s September Launch Date Reveal NewThe long-awaited Bakkt platform has finally been given an official launch date. The regulated Bitcoin futures platform will go live on September 23, 2019. Naturally, the Bitcoin and wider cryptocurrency community has greeted the news with optimism. The price of Bitcoin has responded favourably in the short time since Bakkt made the announcement too. Wait,...…
Scammers Move Hundreds of Bitcoin to Exchanges; Is a Dump Inbound? NewOver the past couple of days, investors have grown fearful regarding the possibility of a massive Chinese Ponzi scam dumping the significant amount of Bitcoin (BTC) that they hold in wallets onto the markets, which may have contributed to the recent downwards pressure experienced by the entire crypto markets. Now, new data suggests that a...…
Analyst Claims Almost 3,500 Successful Hacks on Non-Crypto Companies in 2019 NewPopular digital currency industry analysis Twitter account @Rhythmtrader states that almost 3,500 non-crypto companies have had their security breached so far this year. Well over a billion user accounts have been impacted by hackers. Although difficult to verify (RhythmTrader rarely cites where the figures quoted are from), some of the biggest examples have impacted hundreds...…
Visualized: Bitcoin ROI Crushes Stock Market Returns NewThose who are involved in or invested in Bitcoin, likely know full well the crypto asset’s long-term price potential and its potential to become the single global currency across the internet and beyond. They also know that Bitcoin has out-performed every asset in history, including anything the stock market has to offer, even including the...…
Bitcoin Price Spikes Nearly $500 in Minutes on Bakkt News NewBitcoin price has been trapped in a symmetrical triangle for weeks now, bouncing back and forth between the top and bottom resistance and supports, making increasingly lower peaks and higher troughs, but breaking news surrounding Bakkt may have just ended any bearish pressure for the time being. Just as Bitcoin was flirting with a potential...…
- Binance Jersey to Reward Hacker Who Compromised Its Domain NameA White hat hacker took over Binance Jersey’s Twitter account and domain name, but decided to do no harm
- Chainzilla and Pundi X to Enable Retail Bitcoin Payments in PanamaChainzilla and Pundi X team up to bring a Bitcoin point-of-sale to Panama
- Mid-Week Bitcoin Dump Not Caused By Chinese Ponzi: ResearcherWednesday’s Bitcoin flash crash was not due to a sell-off from Chinese ponzi scam, PlusToken, a researcher has claimed. Sid Shekhar, the co-founder of London-based, TokenAnalyst, said the disputed coins were moved earlier on the blockchain. We Can All Relax, It’s A False Alarm As Bitcoinist reported on Thursday, cryptocurrency influencer, Dovey Wan, brought the $3 billion…
This ICO Startup Didn’t Die During Crypto Winter. It Has DAI to ThankThe London-based Monolith just added DAI to its crypto debit card product. But the startup itself has long used DAI to manage its treasury.- QuadrigaCX Users Request Details on How EY Lost 103 BitcoinsLost in the audit: QuadrigaCX’s users are still trying to find the missing 103 Bitcoins
- Here’s Why Bakkt Launch Is a Blessing For Bitcoin HoldersYesterday’s big announcement that regulatory approval has been granted to Bakkt could be the best news bitcoin investors have had this year. It opens the door to institutional investors and is a huge step forward for crypto industry legitimization in the US. Bakkt To Launch Next Month After months of procrastination, the new cryptocurrency trading…
- Crypto Community Reacts to Bakkt But Not all Are BullishThe news that regulatory approval has finally been granted to Bakkt has generally been perceived as bullish for the industry. However, not all in the crypto community are convinced that it is the best thing for Bitcoin and its brethren. How Bullish Is Bakkt? As reported yesterday by NewsBTC, the Intercontinental Exchange’s (ICE) new crypto...…
These Bitcoin Users Want DAI and DeFi – Here’s How They Plan to Get It NewThe Cross-Chain Working Group project will (almost) enable bitcoin transactions on ethereum, opening up a new world of interacting smart contracts.
Coinbase Reveals Password Glitch Affecting 3,500 Customers NewThe rare bug impacted roughly .01 percent of the exchange's 30 million customers, Coinbase revealed Friday.
Ethereum Coders Approve 6 Changes for Upcoming Istanbul Hard Fork NewEthereum core developers have finalized a list of EIPs for the network's next system-wide upgrade.
FinCEN Director Reminds Casinos of Crypto Compliance Requirements NewFinCEN director Kenneth Blanco said that suspicious activity reports detailing crypto fraud is a matter of national security.
All-Crypto Retirement Accounts Will Be Fined: Australian Tax Office NewInvestors who hold 90 percent of their retirement savings in cryptocurrencies may face penalties of up to 4,200 AUD.
Someone Just Hacked Binance Jersey’s Twitter Account NewAn anonymous Twitter user has successfully hacked Binance Jersey's twitter account.