Tron (TRX) Down 20% Amid Justin Sun Reports From Chinese Media NewTron CEO Stuck in China, Media Alleges Earlier today, Tron (TRX) began to drop in the wake of an announcement from Justin Sun. Announced in a Twitter post, which was pushed through other mediums, the... The post Tron (TRX) Down 20% Amid Justin Sun Reports From Chinese Media appeared first on Ethereum World News.
Tether (USDT) Supply Keeps Growing, Will Bitcoin (BTC) Follow Suit? NewThere is a link between Tether (USDT) supply and the price of Bitcoin. The more the USDT, the higher BTC prices and as such, there is expectation of a rally The post Tether (USDT) Supply Keeps Growing, Will Bitcoin (BTC) Follow Suit? appeared first on Ethereum World News.
$280 Million Real Estate-backed Tokenized Bonds to Be Issued to Investors Worldwide NewFundament, a blockchain firm focused on developing products for the real estate industry, has reportedly obtained approval for issuing a crypto token-backed bond to individual traders and investors. The Berlin-headquartered company announced on July 23,... The post $280 Million Real Estate-backed Tokenized Bonds to Be Issued to Investors Worldwide appeared first on Ethereum World News.
Is SEC and IRS pushing Innovative people out of the US? NewWith Wozniak leaving, there is debate that the IRS and the US SEC could be restricting and driving innovation away from the US. The post Is SEC and IRS pushing Innovative people out of the US? appeared first on Ethereum World News.
Ethereum Developers May Implement EIP-2025 in The Next Hard Fork NewEthereum is lagging in their path towards ETH 2.0. Delays may further stem from the probability of implementing EIP-2025 during Istanbul. The post Ethereum Developers May Implement EIP-2025 in The Next Hard Fork appeared first on Ethereum World News.
Bitcoin (BTC) Loses $10,000 Support… Again: What’s Next? NewBitcoin Falls Under $10,000 Bitcoin has continued to crack under pressure. As of the time of writing this, BTC has dipped under the auspicious $10,000 price point, falling to four digits for the umpteenth time in... The post Bitcoin (BTC) Loses $10,000 Support… Again: What’s Next? appeared first on Ethereum World News.
No, TD Ameritrade Did Not Just Launch Bitcoin Futures Support NewBitcoin Futures are Here and Have Been For a While Sorry to break it to you, TD Ameritrade didn’t just launch support for Bitcoin (BTC) futures. Earlier today, Mati Greenspan of eToro released a tweet,... The post No, TD Ameritrade Did Not Just Launch Bitcoin Futures Support appeared first on Ethereum World News.
Bitcoin Futures Update: Bakkt Testing, CME Breaks Records, and a $100K Call Option NewOver the last few months, the interest surrounding cryptocurrency derivatives products has been growing fast. For some time now, open interest in CME’s bitcoin futures has been breaking records. Bakkt’s futures platform began testing contracts on Monday and the company says there are participants from all around the world. Elsewhere, bitcoin derivatives provider Ledgerx is…
Indian Government Unveils Draft Crypto Bill Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing NewThe Indian government has officially released the report by the interministerial committee tasked with proposing crypto measures. The announcement came one day before the country’s supreme court was scheduled to hear the writ petitions against the crypto banking restriction. The report contains the draft bill which proposes a ban on cryptocurrency. Also read: G20 Leaders…
Sorry, I Don’t Want to Pay for More Bombs: Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Funding War NewAfter nearly two decades of U.S.-led coalition bombs falling on the Middle East, peace in the region still has not been achieved. Now the United States is once again bolstering military forces, this time in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, taxpayers in multiple countries are being forced to pay for these ill-fated and unethical campaigns, with little…
PR: FuzeW Launches Special BCH Cold Wallet Summer Promo NewFuze W announces that it will hold a promotion to offer discount coupons to Bitcoin.com readers who purchase the Fuze W as a special event for summer. The promotion will last until July 31, and can be purchased at a discount of more than 20 percent off the Fuze W hardware cold wallet when paid…
Privacy Is a Human Right Worth Fighting For NewPrivacy is a basic human right. It’s there in Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “Freedom from Interference with Privacy, Family, Home and Correspondence.” Attaining that right in an era of dragnet surveillance, mass data breaches, state-sponsored hacks and big tech overreach, however, is a Herculean task. As the digital privacy fight…
Honestnode Founder Discusses the First Stablecoin Built on Bitcoin CashOn June 12, the Honestnode team announced the release of a new stablecoin project built on top of the Bitcoin Cash network called Honestcoin (USDH). The new token was made using the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) and recently launched on the cryptocurrency trading platform Coinex. This week news.Bitcoin.com spoke with the founder of Honestnode, Jian…
The Myth of Authority: Mnuchin Denies USD Is Used CriminallyU.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has once again weighed in on bitcoin, claiming the U.S. dollar has not been used to finance “nefarious” activity on a recent episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box. Democratic House Representative Maxine Waters also dropped a tasty nugget of a soundbite as well, sharing her thoughts on “bitcom” and the need…
Libra Becomes the Victim of False Advertising NewIt seems Facebook and Libra are becoming victims of their own hype. According to one source, the social media conglomerate is already being “flooded” with false or phony ads regarding the new cryptocurrency venture. Fake Banners Regarding Libra Are Appearing Libra was first announced earlier this year, though Facebook has purportedly been working on the...…
SIM-Swapping Suit Against AT&T Gets the Green Light NewStealing (or potentially aiding in the theft of) cryptocurrency is a bad idea. It doesn’t matter how big or powerful you think you are… You’re likely to get hit hard in the end. This is a lesson that’s now being learned by executives at AT&T. AT&T Is Heading Towards the Legal Arena A federal judge...…
Is Coin Market Cap STILL Providing False Volume Data? NewCoin Market Cap, one of the most popular cryptocurrency analysis sites around, is allegedly reporting fake volumes all over the place. Why Is Coin Market Cap Not Moving Faster to Fix This? According to a recent report published in Forbes, approximately 75 percent of the data presented on Coin Market Cap is not real. Many...…
Tron (TRX) Price Analysis: Down 12%, Approaching Key Support NewTron price failed to gain momentum above $0.0300 and declined recently against the US Dollar. TRX price traded below many supports, including $0.0285, $0.0280 and $0.0265. Earlier, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $0.0280 on the 4-hours chart (data feed via Bitfinex). The price is now approaching a...…
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Facing Uphill Task, Could Extend Losses NewEthereum price failed to surpass the $234 resistance area and trimmed gains against the US Dollar. ETH price is now trading with a bearish angle and it is well below the $230 level. There is a crucial bearish trend line forming with current resistance near $221 on the 4-hours chart (data feed from Coinbase). The...…
Why One Economist Thinks Libra Is a Very Bad IdeaIt seems like Libra is rubbing everybody the wrong way as of late. Libra Is Attracting the Wrong Kind of Attention All last week, the cryptocurrency made headlines when David Marcus – the man heading Facebook’s blockchain division – was questioned repeatedly by members of Congress over the cryptocurrency’s properties, ideals and general goals. It...…
How Close Is India to Initiating a Full Crypto Ban?Is the beginning of the end for crypto in India? India Again Discussing a Crypto Ban The country has been going back and forth regarding a potential crypto ban for well over a year now, but it seems we’re getting closer and closer to the reality of a crypto-less India. A government panel is now...…
3 Bitcoin Network Statistics Reach All-Time Highs NewBitcoin price may be losing ground, but its network is now more competitive – and secure – than ever before, new data shows. Bitcoin Mining Hashrate, Difficulty, Transaction Output Value Spike According to monitoring resource Blockchain (formerly Blockchain.info), three essential Bitcoin network metrics achieved new daily records at the same time this week. Hashrate, difficulty…
Willy Woo Discusses the Greatest Threat to ‘Bitcoin’s Dream’ NewPopular crypto-analyst Willy Woo wonders if institutional investment will negatively impact Bitcoin price action. Willy Woo Wonders… On Tuesday, Adaptive Capital partner and crypto-analyst, Willy Woo, tweeted out a thought that has long been on the minds of many Bitcoin investors. In the semi-stream of consciousness that followed, Woo suggested that the primary reason for…
Tron CEO Justin Sun is in San Francisco NewThe Tron Foundation Founder & CEO Justin Sun is in San Francisco, United States, despite rumours of him being placed under a Chinese exit ban. Tron Chinese Whispers The blockchain entrepreneur published a live Periscope video Tuesday afternoon. He took the viewers on a tour of his surroundings, with San Francisco’s famous Bay Bridge appearing…
Bitcoin Price Analysis: $9,800 Support Stops Price Freefall NewOver the last 3 Days, Bitcoin has dropped around $1,000 forming a tight descending channel. Bears are struggling to gain any momentum as price levels toy with key support around $9,850 as mentioned in my previous analysis. Bitcoin Hourly Chart On the 1 hour chart, we can see the newly formed descending channel as a…
Binance CEO: A US Crypto Ban Would Not Shatter The Industry NewThere has been a lot of speculation recently as to whether US president Donald Trump’s recent tweets on bitcoin and crypto were good or bad for the industry. The doom merchants will cheers his dollar pumping comments but industry leaders see it as a boost for crypto in general. Binance Boss CZ Bullish on Crypto…
Bitcoin SV Hard Fork To 2 GB Blocks Will Force Centralization, Say Critics NewBitcoin Cash spin-off, Bitcoin SV (BSV), is preparing to stage its own hard fork to allow for giant blocks of transactions weighing in at up to 2 gigabytes. Bitcoin SV: Blockchain Reorgs ‘Original Feature’ On July 24, the altcoin known as Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision will carry out a protocol upgrade dubbed ‘Quasar.’ According to a…
Tron (TRX) Crashes 13.5% After Buffett Lunch Postponement NewThe price of cryptocurrency, Tron (TRX), has fallen by over 13.5% in the past 12 hours. This followed news that CEO, Justin Sun, had postponed his charity lunch with Warren Buffett. Buffett Put Off Lunch By Kidney Stones The reason given for the postponement was a case of kidney stones for Tron Schill-meister-in-chief, Justin Sun.…
The Problems with Big Tech & Privacy: Is Blockchain The Solution? NewThe high-profile data scandals that have plagued big tech over the last several years, such as the Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica debacle, have shed a spotlight on the fact that in free-to-use Internet services today, in many instances, the users are […] The post The Problems with Big Tech & Privacy: Is Blockchain The Solution? appeared…
Litecoin Price Analysis: LTC Declines But Recovery Expected Soon NewIn the last 24 hours, the price of Litecoin has decreased impulsively to the downside but has found some temporary support. The decrease would be expected to continue but soon we are to see the start of another increase as […] The post Litecoin Price Analysis: LTC Declines But Recovery Expected Soon appeared first on…
Bullish for Bitcoin: Trump Urges Federal Reserve to Go Inflationary NewAmerican President Donald Trump and the Bitcoin community have been butting heads as of late. Not only because of his impassioned “tweetstorm” against cryptocurrency, but also due to the economic and fiscal policies he wants to impose on the United […] The post Bullish for Bitcoin: Trump Urges Federal Reserve to Go Inflationary appeared first…
Controversial Ethereum Proposal Dead in the Water But Generates Buzz NewAn Ethereum Improvement Proposal put forth last month that would back Eth1.x development via block reward funding flew under the radar until this past weekend, when Ethereum stakeholders took to publicly debating the EIP. The proposal, EIP-2055, was introduced by […] The post Controversial Ethereum Proposal Dead in the Water But Generates Buzz appeared first…
What’s So Bullish About Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures? NewAt long last, Bakkt has begun testing its Bitcoin (BTC) futures contract. While this has been marketed as a seemingly mundane “user acceptance testing” phase, this launch has been met with much hurrah from every corner of the cryptocurrency community. […] The post What’s So Bullish About Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures? appeared first on Blockonomi.
Samourai Wallet: An Entity Is Tracking Bitcoin Use in Wasabi Wallet NewIn recent times, two of the most popular privacy-focused Bitcoin wallets have been Samourai Wallet and Wasabi Wallet. On July 22nd, the former said the latter appeared to have something seriously amiss with its trustless coin shuffling service. Released last […] The post Samourai Wallet: An Entity Is Tracking Bitcoin Use in Wasabi Wallet appeared…
Cardano (ADA) Price Prediction: Breakdown Looks Like Real Deal NewCardano price failed to break the $0.0650 resistance and recently started a fresh decline. Bitcoin price is also currently under pressure below $10,250, pushing ADA further lower. Cardano price recovery faced a strong resistance near the $0.0650 level. There is […] The post Cardano (ADA) Price Prediction: Breakdown Looks Like Real Deal appeared first on…
Circle and Poloniex moving from the US to Bermuda due to regulatory uncertainty NewCrypto conglomerate Circle announced that it will be moving the majority of its operations offshore, as regulatory uncertainty has made servicing U.S. customers increasingly difficult. The company received a full Digital Assets Business Act license in Bermuda for Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange it runs. Another crypto company leaving the U.S. The increased regulatory uncertainty about…
The myth of cryptocurrency halving events: a deeper analysis NewStrix Leviathan designs and operates algorithmic trading software for the cryptocurrency markets. The global nature and uncertainty surrounding the nascent cryptocurrency asset class leads to a market that is entirely defined by the behavioral patterns of market participants. Separating fact from fiction and noise from a signal is no easy task in a market with…
Coinbase added 5 million new users in the last 10 months NewCoinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., has on-boarded 5 million new users in the past 10 months and now claims to have over 30 million users. However, many users questioned the legitimacy of this data, alleging the exchange could be misleading the public. A significant increase in the number of people…
Justin Sun is allegedly being held by Chinese authorities [UPDATED] NewAccording to a report by Caixin, a Chinese media outlet, the CEO and founder of TRON Justin Sun is under border control for accusations that have yet to be confirmed. Update @ 11:39 am Pacific time: Justin Sun has confirmed via Twitter he is now in San Francisco. Bay bridge is beautiful. Me and our…
Bitfinex’s LEO token has a major liquidity problem NewLEO, a token issued by Bitfinex’s parent company, iFinex, was revealed to have a major liquidity problem. Bitfinex order books revealed that $500,000 buy and sell orders swung LEO’s price by 25 percent. Bitfinex’s cop-out plan Launched earlier this year, LEO token was issued by iFinex Inc., Bitfinex and Tether‘s parent company based in the British…
Iran government legalizes Bitcoin and crypto mining NewCryptocurrency mining farms have been booming in Iran due to its low electricity costs. According to a research conducted by Elite Fixtures, it only costs $3,217 to mine Bitcoin in the Islamic nation using specialized mining hardware, such as the AntMiner S9, the AntMiner S7, and the Avalon 6. The rising number of mining farms…
Crypto exchange exec says Bitcoin ban in India not final yet, is there any hope? NewThis week, the inter-ministerial committee (IMC) of India officially recommended the imposition of what has been considered a blanket ban on crypto assets like bitcoin. According to Reuters, the panel led by finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has suggested a fine of $3.63 million and imprisonment for both individuals and businesses that engage in any…
Crypto Asset Thefts Top $1.2 Billion in Q1 2019, Report States NewAccording to a report by US blockchain forensics firm CipherTrace, crypto asset exchange platforms have already lost $1.2 billion in the first three months of 2019. This represents a substantial increase from last year. Hackers make light work of compromising the often inadequate security precautions implemented by crypto exchanges. Those responsible also frequently make off...…
Bitcoin Price at $10,000 is in Danger As Bulls Begin to Lose Support NewBitcoin has been struggling to regain the bullish momentum its enjoyed for the bulk of 2019. Ever since December 2018 when Bitcoin price bottomed, it has mostly been on an upward ascent until it met former bear market resistance at $13,800 and it resulted in a nasty rejection and flash crash that put the entire...…
Ethereum’s EIP-2025 Stirring Controversy, ETH Prices slide 8% NewEthereum (ETH) is down 8.1 percent Istanbul may include the activation of EIP-2025 Code improvement is vital for the survival of any public chain. Even though EIP-2025 is an enhancement that will aid in funding Ethereum development, there is resistance against its activation. At the time of press, ETH is down 8.1 percent in the...…
Ethereum Classic Developers Focus on Atlantis, Failure Could See ETC Prices Halve NewEthereum Classic (ETC) down 4.7 percent Interoperability through Atlantis could be the shot in the arm for ETC bulls Atlantis will signal the beginning of Ethereum Classic-Ethereum interoperability. Beneficial for both networks, ETC prices will likely edge higher. That’s despite the overwhelming sell pressure threatening to drive prices to $3. Ethereum Classic Price Analysis Fundamentals...…
Report: Tron CEO Sun Denies Media Rumors, Claims He is “Safe” NewOver the past day, the whole crypto community has been discussing Tron (TRX), namely its chief executive Justin Sun. On Tuesday morning, Sun wrote in a message published to Twitter that he would be unable to attend a lunch with Warren Buffett due to kidney stones, which he claimed left him bed-ridden. While the cryptocurrency...…
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Down 8% Despite Binance CEO’s Optimism NewBitcoin (BTC) is down 8.3 percent week-to-date Binance CEO said cryptocurrencies would survive Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, is of the view that President Trump’s mentioning of Bitcoin is positive. As an unstoppable force and an innovation, Bitcoin won’t die. At the time of writing, BTC is under liquidation pressure, shedding 3.1 percent in...…
BiboxEurope Goes Live, Offers Free Deposits and Industry-Low Fees NewBiboxEurope is now live! A product of AI-enhanced encrypted digital asset exchange Bibox, targeting the European users went live on July 23, 2019. Following the launch, the company has announced an attractive promotional event, waiving off deposit fees until 30, September 2019. In addition, the platform is also charging a very low maker and taker...…
New York Regulators Designate New Division to License Crypto BusinessesNew York regulators have formed a new division for licensing and supervising cryptocurrency-related businesses
Anti-ICO Chairman of South Korean Financial Regulator Resigns as ExpectedThe anti-ICO chairman of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has resigned, just before the end of his term in office
New NYDFS Division to Oversee Licensing for Cryptocurrency StartupsThe Research and Innovation Division will include an in-house team that supervises cryptocurrencies.- 3 Bitcoin Network Statistics Reach All-Time HighsBitcoin price may be losing ground, but its network is now more competitive – and secure – than ever before, new data shows. Bitcoin Mining Hashrate, Difficulty, Transaction Output Value Spike According to monitoring resource Blockchain (formerly Blockchain.info), three essential Bitcoin network metrics achieved new daily records at the same time this week. Hashrate, difficulty…
- Crypto Asset Thefts Top $1.2 Billion in Q1 2019, Report StatesAccording to a report by US blockchain forensics firm CipherTrace, crypto asset exchange platforms have already lost $1.2 billion in the first three months of 2019. This represents a substantial increase from last year. Hackers make light work of compromising the often inadequate security precautions implemented by crypto exchanges. Those responsible also frequently make off...…
- Libra Becomes the Victim of False AdvertisingIt seems Facebook and Libra are becoming victims of their own hype. According to one source, the social media conglomerate is already being “flooded” with false or phony ads regarding the new cryptocurrency venture. Fake Banners Regarding Libra Are Appearing Libra was first announced earlier this year, though Facebook has purportedly been working on the...…
- Circle and Poloniex moving from the US to Bermuda due to regulatory uncertaintyCrypto conglomerate Circle announced that it will be moving the majority of its operations offshore, as regulatory uncertainty has made servicing U.S. customers increasingly difficult. The company received a full Digital Assets Business Act license in Bermuda for Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange it runs. Another crypto company leaving the U.S. The increased regulatory uncertainty about…
Judge Denies AT&T Request for Dismissal in $224M SIM Swap Crypto Case NewA federal judge has dismissed AT&T’s request for dismissal in a crypto-related SIM-swapping case as the plaintiff seeks millions in damages
Crypto Criminals Send Scam Emails Impersonating British Financial Watchdog NewScam emails impersonating the U.K.’s FCA are offering recipients a "guaranteed chance to earn" on digital currencies
Justin Sun Posts Video From San Francisco Following Investigation Reports NewJustin Sun has posted a video from San Francisco to disprove reports that he was prevented from leaving China due to an ongoing investigation
Swiss Data Protection Regulator Seeks Details on Facebook’s Libra NewThe Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner sent a letter to the Libra Association on July 17, asking it to provide details about the project
Bitcoin Is Property, Chinese Court Rules — No Crypto Ban Contradiction NewBitcoin is virtual property, a Chinese court has ruled. Will it change the country’s famously bearish attitude toward cryptocurrencies?
EU and US Crypto Regulations Show a Stark Contrast NewFacebook's decision to enter into the realm of financial services spurred lawmakers around the world into action, necessitating a discussion of EU and US crypto regulations, which are very different from each other.
India Bitcoin and Crypto Ban Seems Likely After Latest Inter-Government Communication NewJust days after a bill has been proposed to limit all cryptocurrency activity in India, a new government communication note between ministries surfaced, strengthening the case for the ban.
Betmatch Brings Trustless Blockchain-Based Sports Betting to All NewThe Betmatch platform offers a blockchain-based solution for the sports betting industry.
TRON (TRX) Price Drops as Justin Sun Delays Charity Lunch with Warren Buffett NewThe co-founder of TRON (TRX) delayed the meeting scheduled July 25, citing health reasons.
Tether (USDT) is Now the Most Traded Crypto Asset NewAfter Bitcoin (BTC) dominated the market as the leading coin, USDT activity has now surpassed this level.
Circle Moves to Bermuda to Expand Poloniex Exchange Internationally NewAs US-based regulations have severely limited the usage of Poloniex, the exchange will be expanding to international services.
BiboxEurope to Add BTC/EUR and ETH/EUR Pairs Today with Special Promotions NewBibox Exchange’s European version uses its status as a VQF-licensed exchange to offer crypto-to-fiat trading and brokerage.
New York Legislature Names Initial Members to Crypto Task Force NewThe 6 named members of the state's Digital Currency Taskforce will assist in determining how to regulate, define, and use cryptocurrencies.
South Korean Financial Overseer Who Banned ICOs Abruptly Quits NewDuring his tenure Chairman Choi Jong-ku took a hard line against ICOs but enacted some favorable policies towards blockchain businesses.
WATCH NOW: CoinDesk LIVE Presents Beyond ICOs: The Future of Tokens NewIn this session of CoinDesk LIVE we'll explore the future of tokens as we move past the ICO Wild West.
Bitfinex Investor Raising $21 Million for Binance-Style Exchange Cryptocurrency NewOTC trader Dong Zhao's crypto lending startup has lined up $21 million in commitments for a BNB-like token sale.
Genesis’ Lending Surges Again in Q2 – and Not Just in Crypto NewGenesis Global Trading's lending business remains on a growth tear, especially its loans of dollars and stablecoins.
UK Finance Watchdog Mimicked in Crypto Scam Email NewBritish regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, is being impersonated in an email promoting a cryptocurrency scam.