Cryptocurrency News
Crypto Jobs Pay Sky-high Wages in Russia, But 'Overheating Is Over'
Crypto News - 9 Jul 2020 05:00
Crypto jobs are among the highest-paying in Russia, per a new report - but experts believe salaries could plateau or even bottom out after "overheating" in the wake of the crypto boom of 2017. Per data from job portal Ra...
CFTC Hints at Future Digital Asset Regulatory Framework
Coin Desk - 9 Jul 2020 17:34
The commodities regulator has a four-year plan for fostering responsible innovations in the crypto asset space.
Famous Malaysian Actor Fined for Stealing $50,000 Worth of Crypto From His Producer
Bitcoin.com - 9 Jul 2020 03:34
A Malaysian court has fined famous local actor Mas Khan $4,000, or 26 months in jail, for stealing around $50,000 worth of cryptocurrency belonging to his producer, local media reported. Khan appears to have gained acces...
Chinese Police Dismantle $14M Crypto Scam
Coin Telegraph - 9 Jul 2020 23:51
The Chinese police busted a massive crypto scam in Wenzhou that managed to amass over $14.31 million.
Venezuela Seizes 315 Bitcoin Mining Rigs: Miners Discuss Illegal Confiscation, Police Extortion
Bitcoin.com - 9 Jul 2020 23:30
The Venezuelan military has seized 315 Bitmain Antminer S9 bitcoin mining rigs it claims are not properly registered to operate in the country. Although cryptocurrency mining is legal in Venezuela, miners say they have b...
All About WAVE - Mainnet Release, Token & Exchange Listing
Crypto News - 9 Jul 2020 23:13
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com. © What is the blockchain? Whilst the technology sitting behind Blockchain is rather complex, the principle foundation is quite simple...
Market Wrap: Stocks Tick Downward and so Does Bitcoin, to $9,200
Coin Desk - 9 Jul 2020 22:51
Most markets are down Thursday, including stocks and bitcoin.
Bitfinex Must Face New York Allegations Over $850M in Lost Funds, Appeals Court Rules
Coin Desk - 9 Jul 2020 22:28
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex will have to answer claims about hiding millions in lost funds, a New York appeals court ruled on Thursday.
A Record Number of Bitcoin Were Recently Withdrawn From Exchanges
Coin Telegraph - 9 Jul 2020 22:06
On July 8, a record number of Bitcoin were removed from custodial exchanges, with Coinbase leading the charge.
BitClub Programmer Admits Mining Scheme Stole $722M in Bitcoin
Coin Desk - 9 Jul 2020 21:54
The Romanian programmer pleaded guilty to wire fraud and the offering and sale of unregistered securities.
Bad Day for Stocks Sends Bitcoin Price Below Key $9.3K Support
Coin Telegraph - 9 Jul 2020 21:37
Bitcoin price dropped below $9,200 as stocks were rattled by the U.S. Supreme Court decision on President Trump's tax returns.
Dogecoin Margin Trading and Saving Accounts Now on OKEx
Coin Telegraph - 9 Jul 2020 21:16
The announcement follows a Dogecoin marketing campaign that caused the coin's price to surge 124% in two days.
US Dollar Slump Incoming: Bank of America Sees 'Death Cross' as Confidence in Gold Rises
Bitcoin.com - 9 Jul 2020 21:15
The US dollar is increasingly being viewed in a negative light by investors. Bank of America analysts are seeing a “death cross,” a bearish technical formation suggesting that a period of dollar weakness is coming. M...
I'm a Syrian Refugee. This Is How Bitcoin Changed My Life
Coin Desk - 9 Jul 2020 20:48
Now living in the Netherlands, Tey Elrjula explains how bitcoin helped him build a new life as an entrepreneur, educator and author.
Hold More Gold Than Bitcoin, Says BTC Bull Mike Novogratz
Coin Telegraph - 9 Jul 2020 20:48
Michael Novogratz, who predicted BTC to hit $20,000 by the end of 2020, advises investors to own more gold than Bitcoin.
WikiLeaks Shop Now Accepts Bitcoin Lightning Payments
Coin Desk - 9 Jul 2020 20:29
In 2011, WikiLeaks was among the first organizations to accept donations in bitcoin. Now its shop is taking bitcoin payments over Lightning.
First Russian Crypto Law 'to Be In Force by Start of 2021'
Crypto News - 9 Jul 2020 20:00
Russia's first crypto law "will be adopted by January 1, 2021," said the bill's chief architect, adding that the legislation is "now approaching the finish line." Per RBC, Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the State Duma's fi...
Tron Arbitration Challenged in Hostile Work Environment Lawsuit
Coin Desk - 9 Jul 2020 19:56
Two technology developers are trying to keep their workplace harassment lawsuit against the Tron Foundation in a court rather than arbitration.
Bitcoin Started Moving in Sync With S&P 500, Volume Dropped, Kraken Says in June Volatility Report
Coin Desk - 9 Jul 2020 19:54
According to the crypto exchange's report, June was the most uneventful month for Bitcoin (BTC) trading since February and was marked by a reversal in correlation trends with gold and the S&P 500.
Avalanche Launch Fumbles: 'A Highly-Sophisticated DDoS Attack Derailed Token Sale'
Bitcoin.com - 9 Jul 2020 19:20
On July 8, 2020, some members of the cryptocurrency community were prepared to leverage the AVA Labs Avalanche (AVAX) token sale, in order to acquire some of the highly anticipated coin on Wednesday. However, due to “r...
Bitcoin News Roundup for July 9, 2020
Coin Desk - 9 Jul 2020 18:08
With bitcoin headed back up and Brazil's real hitting new lows, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back!
Crypto-Powered Cannabis, Bitcoin Buying on Trezor + More News
Crypto News - 9 Jul 2020 18:06
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news - investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news. Tokenization news US-based firm Ceres is seeking permission from the...