Cryptocurrency News
VeChain (VET), Zilliqa (ZIL) Target Key Resistance Level to Resume Rally
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jun 2020 19:10
After strong rallies VeChain and Zilliqa are expected to move higher after key resistance levels are cleared.
Crypto.com Joins Open Payments Coalition of Over 100 Million Users
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jun 2020 16:23
Crypto.com joined over 40 finance and technology firms by becoming a member of the Open Payments Coalition.
Binance Joins Indian Tech Association That Helped Overturn Crypto Banking Ban
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 03:45
Binance and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) say they'll work to implement industry best practices in the Indian crypto market.
Bitcoin Scam Artists Under Investigation for Impersonating Police
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jun 2020 23:32
Canadian police warned about a Bitcoin scam scheme alleged to have stolen over $15,400 from two Strathcona County residents.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Quiet at $9.3K While DeFi Gets Loud
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 22:37
Most markets are quiet while activity seems to be increasing on Ethereum's DeFi network - which could help explain ether's outperformance of bitcoin in 2020.
FTX Releases COMP Derivatives to Keep Up With DeFi Frenzy
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 22:37
Crypto exchange FTX is launching COMP derivatives later Thursday as deposits on the Compound DeFi platform soar past $300 million.
Reddit Seeks Scaling Solution for Ethereum-Based 'Community Points'
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 22:03
Reddit announced a partnership with the Ethereum Foundation to find a scaling solution for the site's new blockchain-based Community Points.
Delta Exchange Launches Crypto Interest Rate Swaps
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 21:49
Traders may now be able to hedge the risks they face from interest rate payment fluctuations in perpetual contracts.
Land Rover Car Company Acknowledges Historical Significance of Bitcoin Network
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jun 2020 21:24
In a walk through history, major car giant Land Rover noted the creation of Bitcoin's network as a significant moment.
Chinese Officials Say Bitcoin Doesn't Make the Top 10 Cryptocurrencies
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jun 2020 21:14
Bitcoin ranks 12th in a recent blockchain evaluation index, as published by China's Center for Information and Industry Development.
6 Things Jobless Claims Tell Us About the State of the Real Economy
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 21:00
Persistent unemployment and fears of further layoffs are the real economic counterpoint to the financial market's unbridled enthusiasm.
Austria to Put Ardor Blockchain-Based Comms in Citizens' Hands
Crypto News - 18 Jun 2020 21:00
A child chain called Ignis by software company Jelurida will be a part of a new project - QualiSig - that has for a goal secure, blockchain-based communication between Austrian authorities, the country's institutions and...
Dollar Crash Imminent, Former Morgan Stanley Chief Economist Stephen Roach Predicts
Bitcoin.com - 18 Jun 2020 20:31
Stephen Roach, former chief economist at Morgan Stanley, has predicted that a dollar crash is coming, forecasting a 35% drop in the dollar’s value against other major currencies. He expects the U.S. national savings ra...
Crypto.com Tech Upgrade Paves Way for Derivatives Trading
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 19:51
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has revamped its digital exchange, claiming a tenfold increase in performance and throughput.
Unforgettable: How Blockchain Will Fundamentally Change the Human Experience
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jun 2020 19:33
In committing our memories to blockchain’s immutable ledgers, will we unwittingly force ourselves to live in a new normal that's not what we wanted at all?
A Blockchain Fix for China's 'Salmon-related' COVID Spike + More News
Crypto News - 18 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. Blockchain news China's "salmon"-related coronavirus...
'Snake Oil and Overpriced Junk': Why Blockchain Doesn't Fix Online Voting
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 18:44
More people are wiling to try online voting these days. But experts say it isn't safe, and - despite what you might have heard - blockchain doesn't help much. Not yet, at least.
Bitcoin Price at Pivotal Point, Crypto Traders Divided Over BTC Short-Term Future
Coin Telegraph - 18 Jun 2020 18:31
The price of Bitcoin is now at a pivotal point after a 45-day range period, as crypto traders see both strong bearish and bullish scenarios.
Novogratz: Galaxy Digital Will 'Suck' if Bitcoin Fails to Become an Institutional Asset
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 18:21
Galaxy Digital is working on a project that may lead to institutions adopting crypto as an asset class. And the firm needs it, Mike Novogratz says.
A Coinbase Pro Listing and Other Eye-Opening Data Points on Compound's Surge in Demand
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 18:15
It's hard to pick just one stunning fact about the market suddenly created by the issuance of Compound's COMP token.
Infosec Exec Urges US Lawmakers to Tighten Crypto Regs Over Pandemic-Driven Scams
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 18:10
Cryptocurrencies should be regulated more stringently, a VMWare security executive told U.S. lawmakers, citing a rise in cybercrime during the pandemic.
Blockchain Bites: Trump on Bitcoin, Powell on Digital Dollars and the Truth About Terrorist Financing
Coin Desk - 18 Jun 2020 18:09
Who watches the watchdogs? President Trump reportedly told his Treasury Secretary to go after Bitcoin while the DEA failed to properly oversee crypto investigations.