Cryptocurrency News
US Regulators Target Bitcoin ATMs: 88% of the Funds Exit the Country via Machines
Bitcoin.com - 4 Jun 2020 04:30
Bitcoin automated teller machines (BATMs) will become the next target for regulators, as world governments tighten screws on money laundering. According to Ciphertrace CTO John Jeffries, crypto-cash machines will attract...
Decentralization and What Section 230 Really Means for Freedom of Speech
Coin Desk - 4 Jun 2020 18:43
With U.S. President Donald Trump clashing with social media behemoth Twitter, what does the fight over "Section 230" really mean and can decentralization offer a better solution?
Japanese Finance Minister Shoots Down Plan to Cut Bitcoin Tax to 20%, Cites Crypto-Divide
Bitcoin.com - 4 Jun 2020 16:05
Japan’s finance minister Taro Aso says he is opposed to reducing tax on bitcoin income to 20%, on par with stock dividends, arguing that most Japanese households find it difficult to invest in digital assets. The devel...
EU's Europol: Bitcoin Privacy Wallet 'Not Looking Good' For Law Enforcement
Coin Desk - 4 Jun 2020 23:45
Europol, the European Union's law enforcement agency, has its eyes on the popular bitcoin privacy tool Wasabi Wallet, documents verified by CoinDesk show.
Lawsuit Accuses Xapo, Indodax of Negligently Holding Stolen Bitcoin
Coin Desk - 4 Jun 2020 23:28
A crypto trader is trying to seize nearly 500 bitcoin from exchanges Xapo and Indodax through a new lawsuit that accuses the two crypto exchanges of harboring his stolen funds.
What Is The Best Cryptocurrency Broker?
Crypto News - 4 Jun 2020 23:01
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Patoshi Researcher: 'Satoshi won't use his coins ever'
Coin Telegraph - 4 Jun 2020 22:58
Renowned researcher believes that Satoshi was altruistic and thus will never spend his 1.1 Bitcoins, making it the fairest asset.
US Bank Regulator OCC Asks for Public Input on Cryptocurrency Use in Financial Sector
Coin Desk - 4 Jun 2020 22:56
A federal banking regulator is seeking public input on how cryptocurrencies interact with the national banking system and financial institutions.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Closing in on $9,900 as Crypto Market Volatility Persists
Coin Desk - 4 Jun 2020 22:33
Crypto derivatives volume had a record month in May - and volatility contributes to fueling that growth.
Coronavirus Lockdown Boosts Bitcoin Trading in Russia
Coin Telegraph - 4 Jun 2020 21:56
COVID-19 pandemic seems to be one of the drivers behind the recent sharp increase in Bitcoin trading volume across Russia.
MakerDAO Weighs Accepting Real-World Assets as Crypto Loan Collateral
Coin Desk - 4 Jun 2020 21:30
Decentralized finance (DeFi) may soon boast a real-world use case as MakerDao considers accepting freight invoices as collateral for DAI loans.
Crypto Derivative Volumes Hit Record $602B in May: Report
Coin Desk - 4 Jun 2020 21:00
A flurry of activity around the bitcoin halving led to crypto derivatives volumes in May gaining key market share against spot volumes.
The Mirage of the Money Printer: Why the Fed Is More PR Than Policy, Feat. Jeffrey P. Snider
Coin Desk - 4 Jun 2020 21:00
The meme is "money printer go brrr," but according to this macro expert, central banks have almost no power to actually influence money itself.
Bitcoin DeFi Startup Atomic Loans to Launch Lending This Summer
Crypto News - 4 Jun 2020 20:57
Atomic Loans, a provider of non-custodial bitcoin (BTC)-backed loans, has had a "great start" with their borrowing service, while the lending side of the protocol is expected to go live on mainnet in two months, Co-Found...
Ousting the Greenback: USD Still King as BTC and CBDCs Mount Challenge
Coin Telegraph - 4 Jun 2020 20:10
The advent of digital money will threaten the U.S. dollar's global dominance, but it won't be easy to dethrone the current global reserve currency.
What's Happening in Crypto Markets Right Now? Join Live TA From Big Cheds & Korean Jew Trading
Coin Telegraph - 4 Jun 2020 20:00
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Bloomberg: Only a Matter of Time Before Tether Overtakes Ether as #2
Coin Telegraph - 4 Jun 2020 19:30
Bloomberg's report that provides crypto outlook for June says that it expects Tether to pass Ether as the number two cryptocurrency on the strength of the dollar.
Chinese Government Crackdowns and Cheap Hydropower- Miners Migrate from North to South China
Bitcoin.com - 4 Jun 2020 19:05
China-based bitcoin miners have started to migrate southbound from North China, according to local reports. The operators are having difficulties and are transitioning mining facilities for cheap hydro-powered electricit...
OKEx to Double Staff, Bitfinex Untethers Allegations + More News
Crypto News - 4 Jun 2020 19:00
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. Exchanges news OKEx said they plan to open new offic...
Crypto Exchange OKEx Launches Ether Options, EOS Options to Follow
Coin Telegraph - 4 Jun 2020 18:48
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced the launch of its Ether options contracts on its trading platform.
Exoduses and Ex-Communications: Blowing Off Steemit with Andrew Levine
Coin Telegraph - 4 Jun 2020 18:47
“I think Steem is going to go down in history as the greatest blockchain you've never heard of.”
Blockchain Bites: Bitmain's Shakeup, Bitcoin's Resilience and Ethereum's Anonymity
Coin Desk - 4 Jun 2020 18:14
Bitmain's ousted co-founder reportedly retook the company's office building while a protocol update made Bitcoin more resilient to state attacks.