Cryptocurrency News
Coinbase Processed $500,000 in Bitcoin Payments That Helped Ex-Nissan Chairman Flee Japan
Bitcoin.com - 24 Jul 2020 15:21
Coinbase processed $500,000 in bitcoin payments that aided the dramatic escape of former Nissan Motor Co. chairman Carlos Ghosn from Japan, according to Bloomberg. In December, two Americans used a box to smuggle Ghosn o...
Crypto Bank Hopeful Bitcoin Suisse Raises $48M in First-Ever Round
Coin Desk - 24 Jul 2020 11:40
Bitcoin Suisse said some of the funding will go on new product offerings if its banking license applications are successful.
Greatest Chess Player of All Time Backs Bitcoin
Coin Telegraph - 24 Jul 2020 02:53
The world's most famous chess player, Garry Kasparov, supports BTC as a means to fight human rights violations.
Income Inequality: Can Bitcoin or Other Cryptocurrencies Fix This?
Coin Telegraph - 24 Jul 2020 22:35
Despite the benefits of crypto being in the hands of the few, the current crisis may be a harbinger of change.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $9,600 as Gold Hits High, Uniswap Liquidity Over $100m
Coin Desk - 24 Jul 2020 22:24
Bitcoin is up for the week, gold gets a new high and DeFi keeps growing.
Poloniex Adds US Election-Based Trades
Coin Telegraph - 24 Jul 2020 22:15
Poloniex has added crypto assets based on President Trump's re-election.
Despite Stock Market Disaster Predictions, Bitcoin Markets Permeate Bullish Signals
Bitcoin.com - 24 Jul 2020 22:00
A number of Wall Street veterans like Bear Traps Report author, Larry McDonald, think that markets might see some “disastrous and unimaginable” impacts in the near future. Another seasoned analyst, Larry Williams, be...
Could the European Recovery Plan Actually Break Europe Apart?
Coin Desk - 24 Jul 2020 21:00
The EU's Recovery Plan agreement has been widely hailed, but some argue that it is taking Europe down a dangerous path.
Four of South Korea's Biggest Banks to Provide Data for DeFi Platform
Crypto News - 24 Jul 2020 21:00
Four major South Korean banks said they will contribute to a blockchain-powered decentralized finance (DeFi) solution for foreign currency exchange rates. Per D Daily, Shinhan Bank, IBK Bank, KEB Hana Bank and Nonghyup (...
Bitcoin Is a Form of Money in DC, Federal Court Rules
Coin Desk - 24 Jul 2020 19:09
Bitcoin is a form of "money", a Washington, D.C. federal court said on Friday.
Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum 2.0
Coin Desk - 24 Jul 2020 19:05
A new 22-page report from CoinDesk Research explains the technology behind Ethereum's upcoming overhaul - and the potential market impact of Eth 2.0.
Crypto Folk Show the World How to Outfox Twitter, SIM Swap Scammers
Crypto News - 24 Jul 2020 19:00
A prominent bitcoin (BTC) enthusiast said he outmaneuvered a Twitter scammer - and although he spent USD 100 in the process, he said he has unveiled some key scamming tactics common on the social media platform. Meanwhil...
Ukraine's Digital Ministry to Trace Suspicious Crypto Using Crystal Blockchain Software
Coin Desk - 24 Jul 2020 18:49
Government officials hope the partnership will fast-track the maturation of Ukrainian crypto markets.
Malaysian Watchdog Plans to Extend Crypto Regulations to Wallet Providers
Coin Desk - 24 Jul 2020 17:54
The nation's Securities Commission is seeking feedback before finalizing new rules to be applied to digital asset wallet services.
Money Reimagined: China's 'Cold War' Blockchain Strategy
Coin Desk - 24 Jul 2020 17:49
China's new digital currency and Blockchain Services Network are part of a national plan to escape U.S. financial hegemony.
Veteran Analyst Peter Brandt Scorns 'XRP's Bag Holder,' Compares Ripple to the Fed
Bitcoin.com - 24 Jul 2020 17:45
Veteran trader Peter Brandt knocked the digital currency XRP on Thursday and compared the crypto token company Ripple to the U.S. Federal Reserve. Brandt said he believes the company behind the coin will double the token...
BTC-funded Escape, 1,000 Twitter "Gods," Bitcoin Suisse Gets USD 49m + More News
Crypto News - 24 Jul 2020 17:42
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news - investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news. Legal news Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's son sent some USD 500,000 ...
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Targets Record as BTC Price Nears $10K
Coin Telegraph - 24 Jul 2020 17:40
A week of solid gains for investors is sparking changes at CME, data shows as $9,500 continues to hold.
Blockchain Bites: Ghosn's Crypto Payments, Russia's Red Line and Why Banks Won't Bite
Coin Desk - 24 Jul 2020 17:32
Carlos Ghosn's smugglers were paid in crypto, cryptographers call out Craig Wright's latest claims and it's unknown whether banks will custody crypto following the OCC's letter.
Kasparov's Move: Bitcoin Protects From State Interference
Crypto News - 24 Jul 2020 16:58
Garry Kasparov. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube/Muzeion Russian chess grandmaster and opposition politician Garry Kasparov said that bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies have the potential to emerge as the leadin...
Bitcoin Rally in Danger? Wall Street Veterans Warn of Nasdaq Bubble
Coin Telegraph - 24 Jul 2020 16:44
The price of Bitcoin faces a near-term pullback as Wall Street veterans warn of a Nasdaq bubble forming.
BTCS Crypto Portfolio Expands Over 280% in Q2 2020 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Bitcoin.com - 24 Jul 2020 16:30
While many institutions struggled to recover from the market downturn experienced in March, publicly traded, blockchain focused firm BTCS Inc. (OTCQB: BTCS) has increased its portfolio by 285% in Q2 2020, through well ti...