Cryptocurrency News
Thai Central Bank Says Big Businesses Are Already Using its CBDC
Crypto News - 17 Jul 2020 15:47
Another country has moved a step closer to issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with Thailand's central bank stating that it is "already using" its token "for financial transactions with some big businesses." ...
Bitcoin Investors Unfazed By Great Twitter Hack, as Volatility Remains Stable
Bitcoin.com - 17 Jul 2020 03:01
Bitcoin traders seem unfazed by the massive Twitter hack on Wednesday, as the price of the top cryptocurrency has largely remained steady. Prominent U.S. figures including billionaires Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bez...
Beijing Says Blockchain Adoption Is Already Yielding Tangible Results
Crypto News - 17 Jul 2020 02:00
China's blockchain kick is starting to leave a noticeable mark on the nation's capital with the Beijing government reportedly deploying blockchain technology in 140 different use cases. Per a report from The Beijing News...
Third Centra Tech Founder Pleads Guilty to ICO Fraud
Coin Desk - 17 Jul 2020 22:58
Centra Tech one of the most storied scams of the the 2017 ICO bubble. Its founders have fallen like dominoes since.
Russian Cybercrime Surged 25x in 5 Years, Says Local AG
Coin Telegraph - 17 Jul 2020 22:50
Russian cybercrime is up 92% since last year.
Market Wrap: Derivatives, Altcoins Take Market Spotlight as Bitcoin Dozes at $9,100
Coin Desk - 17 Jul 2020 22:46
Derivatives and altcoins are providing excitement as bitcoin spot trading stays dull.
'Wonder Woman' Illustrator and British Artist Terry Flaxton to Sell Ethereum-Backed Art
Bitcoin.com - 17 Jul 2020 22:45
The non-fungible token (NFT) and blockchain-backed collectible economy continue to see demand and the digital art market Makerplace has seen enormous growth recently. A number of well known artists have started to partic...
Ripple's Garlinghouse Says China Leads US in Crypto Regulatory Outlook
Coin Telegraph - 17 Jul 2020 22:22
Ripple's CEO said China is ahead of the United States in terms of crypto regulatory thought.
Colorado Is Betting on ETHDenver and Web 3 for Its Next Lottery Games
Coin Desk - 17 Jul 2020 22:19
Eyeing a billion-dollar revenue goal by 2023, the state-run lottery is getting creative with its game offerings.
Americans Are Googling 'Bitcoin' in the Middle of the Night
Coin Telegraph - 17 Jul 2020 21:59
1 AM Eastern time is the most popular time in the US to search the biggest word in crypto.
Price Analysis 7/17: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, ADA, BSV, LINK, LTC, BNB, CRO
Coin Telegraph - 17 Jul 2020 21:43
Bitcoin and a few altcoins are showing signs of weakness, which could result in a minor dip in the next few days.
What If the Too-Strong Dollar Is a Solved Problem? Feat. Jon Turek
Coin Desk - 17 Jul 2020 21:27
Finance writer Jon Turek argues that between Federal Reserve swap lines, Europe stabilization and a few other factors, the strong dollar problem may be (temporarily) solved.
Twitter Hacker Is Mixing Bitcoin Loot Using a Wasabi Wallet, Elliptic Says
Coin Desk - 17 Jul 2020 20:01
According to the crypto analytics firm, 2.89 bitcoin associated with Wednesday's security breach was moved to a Wasabi wallet late last night.
Institutional OG: The Fact That You Can Go 100x Leverage on Bitcoin Is Pretty Wild
Coin Telegraph - 17 Jul 2020 19:57
High usage of leverage in Bitcoin futures is the symptom of a gambling mentality in crypto, argues CMS Holdings' Dan Matuszewski.
A Banking Trojan That Steals Crypto Is Targeting Latin American Users
Coin Telegraph - 17 Jul 2020 19:51
The "Mekotio" trojan went from conventional banking malware one fine-tuned to steal crypto.
US Law Enforcement Is Watching for Bitcoin Drug Purchases on Darknet
Coin Telegraph - 17 Jul 2020 19:40
The NCIS has seen an uptick in darknet purchases using Bitcoin. Blockchain analytic firms discuss procedures to combat crypto-related crimes, along with emerging challenges.
Money Reimagined: This Isn't Good for Bitcoin
Coin Desk - 17 Jul 2020 19:31
This week's Twitter hack won't make it easier for the crypto industry to win friends in Washington D.C., with possible implications for DeFi and more. How we talk about events like this matters.
Report Shows Bitcoin's Covid-19 Recovery Stronger Than Other Markets With Zero Intervention
Bitcoin.com - 17 Jul 2020 19:30
The response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been ruthless on the global economy and during the last six months, traditional stocks and commodities have felt extreme market volatility. Coinshares published a comprehensive r...
It's Not Too Late for Some Victims of the Twitter Scam to Get Their Money Back
Coin Telegraph - 17 Jul 2020 19:09
The countdown clock has expired for many, but not all.
78% of Ethereum Held in 'Validator Qualified' Wallets
Crypto News - 17 Jul 2020 19:00
Almost 78% of the current supply of Ethereum's native ETH token is currently held in wallets "qualified" to become network validators as Ethereum is moving to its version 2.0, according to two Ethereum development inside...
Malaysia Crackdown Unlikely to Affect Binance, eToro
Coin Desk - 17 Jul 2020 18:58
Malaysia's financial watchdog has said Binance and eToro don't comply with the country's securities law; it's unlikely to make much of a difference to their local operations, however.
The DOJ Wants to Hire a Crypto Crime Attorney Adviser
Coin Desk - 17 Jul 2020 18:40
The Department of Justice wants to hire an attorney adviser to specialize in cryptocurrency, dark web and hacking criminal cases.