Cryptocurrency News
Cryptocurrency Trading Surges in Malaysia as Lockdown Cripples Economy
Bitcoin.com - 30 Apr 2020 03:25
Cryptocurrency trading in Malaysia has surged as the country endures an extended lockdown, costing its economy an estimated $550 million a day. Regulated cryptocurrency exchanges are reporting substantial growth in tradi...
Matic Announces a Privacy-Centric Coronavirus Tracking App
Coin Telegraph - 30 Apr 2020 23:00
Blockchain scalability solution Matic launched a privacy-focused coronavirus tracking mobile application.
Bitcoin Lender Genesis Global Issues $2 Billion in Loans During Record Quarter
Bitcoin.com - 30 Apr 2020 22:51
Genesis Global Trading has reported a 100% jump in new loan originations in the first quarter. The cryptocurrency lender and trading platform added a record $2 billion in new loans in the three months leading to March 20...
Bitcoin Is Not Cash For the World: Recap of Webit Fireside Chat with Roger Ver
Coin Telegraph - 30 Apr 2020 21:39
Roger Ver believes that cryptocurrency is the answer to the post-Coronavirus world, but not Bitcoin
A BTC 6 Contest to Create a Privacy-Focused Bitcoin Sidechain is On
Crypto News - 30 Apr 2020 21:00
Ten days were not enough for blockchain developers to win a new Bitcoin (BTC) contest, launched by Paul Sztorc, an independent BTC researcher, and tap into a BTC 6.1 (USD 53,600) prize fund. However, contestants still ha...
From Corrupt to Broken: An Insider's Analysis of the Fed, Feat. Danielle Dimartino Booth
Coin Desk - 30 Apr 2020 21:00
An advisor to the Fed through the Great Financial Crisis to 2015 examines the latest in the largest monetary policy experiment in human history.
Andreessen Horowitz Doubles Down on Crypto Investments With New $515M Fund
Coin Desk - 30 Apr 2020 20:40
Andressen Horowitz pointed to next-generation payments, decentralized finance, new monetization models and Web3 as use cases it would look into for its new $515 million fund.
CBDCs Come in Many Forms - Here's a Quick Guide
Coin Desk - 30 Apr 2020 20:23
Dozens of central banks are piloting digital currencies. George Calle, of R3, takes us through the various project types.
Bitcoin Whale Addresses Hit Highest Number Since August 2019
Coin Desk - 30 Apr 2020 19:50
Large crypto investors, popularly known as "whales," seem to be accumulating bitcoin amid the ongoing price rally.
Citizens Burn Banks, Print Their Own Money as Fiat Founders
Crypto News - 30 Apr 2020 19:22
Source: a video screnshot, Youtube/FRANCE24 English As conventional currencies struggle to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, citizens around the world are railing against traditional finance, and looking for new altern...
Interest in Bitcoin Spikes Worldwide During COVID-19 Crisis
Coin Telegraph - 30 Apr 2020 19:06
Bitcoin might not be the most stable asset out there, but it is more stable than some economies.
Famed Economist Speaks: 'US Coronavirus Bailout Scam,' American Imperialism, De-Dollarization
Bitcoin.com - 30 Apr 2020 19:01
During the last few weeks, the world has been dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. These days, however, many of the world’s citizens are growing more concerned over the government’s reactions than the virus itself....
How Blockchain Disrupts Acquiring, Remittance and Corporate Settlement
Coin Telegraph - 30 Apr 2020 18:36
An ultimate financial game-changer: Blockchain technology has dramatically changed the traditional finance industry, and there is more to come.
37% Expect Bitcoin's Hashrate to be Higher After Halving: Poll
Coin Telegraph - 30 Apr 2020 18:32
About 37% of the crypto community expects BTC's hashrate to be higher 1 month after the block halving than it currently is.
The 'Great Lockdown' Is Boosting Demand for Bitcoin Custody Solutions
Coin Desk - 30 Apr 2020 18:30
Bitcoin wallet startups have seen a sudden uptick in activity. In short, more people want to hold their own bitcoin than ever before.
The Regulation of Crypto Gambling Around the World
Crypto News - 30 Apr 2020 18:29
The text below is an advertorial article that was not written by Cryptonews.com journalists. Different approaches are applied when it comes to crypto betting and gambling in different countries. But the clearest stance o...
ICE Spent 'Nearly $300M' Helping Bakkt Acquire Loyalty Firm Bridge2
Coin Desk - 30 Apr 2020 18:17
ICE spent close to $300 million acquiring Bridge2 Solutions for Bakkt, CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said in an earnings call Thursday.
Stablecoins Provide Cover as Global Risks and Uncertainty Quake
Coin Telegraph - 30 Apr 2020 18:02
Stablecoin demand and issuance sees such a dramatic surge in 2020, that the Bitcoin market cap may not stay the largest for much longer
Bitcoin News Roundup for April 30, 2020
Coin Desk - 30 Apr 2020 18:00
Here comes the BTC price bump while Telegram pulls back on its token sale. This is CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.
USD 515M Crypto Fund, Blockchain-Powered Remittance Pilot + More News
Crypto News - 30 Apr 2020 17:52
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news - investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news. Investment news a16z crypto, the crypto arm of ventu...
Trader: Bitcoin's Current Rally Isn't Corrective, It's Impulsive
Coin Telegraph - 30 Apr 2020 17:30
Here's why Bitcoin's latest rally may be more than just a correction. Don't miss trader Alessio Rastani and co-founder of Wintermute Trading Yoann Turpin in the latest episode of Cointelegraph's crypto market discussions...
BTSE Exchange Taps Into Crypto Demand by Increasing Request-for-Quote Limits
Coin Desk - 30 Apr 2020 17:00
BTSE, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, has upped the limit for its over-the-counter request for quote (RFQ) due to April's surge in bitcoin demand.