Cryptocurrency News
Grayscale's Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Trusts Begin Trading Publicly
Coin Desk - 17 Aug 2020 19:32
Grayscale now has six publicly traded crypto investment vehicles, all trusts.
Ex-Prudential Securities CEO Calls Bitcoin a 'Safe Haven'
Coin Desk - 17 Aug 2020 03:55
George Ball, who claimed himself as a Bitcoin and blockchain opponent, said that bitcoin or another cryptocurrency is "very attractive" both in the long term and short term.
Nvidia Accused of Trying to Discredit Ex-Employee in Crypto Mining Revenue Trial
Coin Desk - 17 Aug 2020 23:56
Investors suing Nvidia have opposed a motion from the U.S. chipmaker that would shut out the testimony from an ex-employee.
Top 5 DeFi Projects to Watch in 2020
Crypto News - 17 Aug 2020 23:37
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com. If you have been following blockchain, you have probably already heard of the recent emerging industry called DeFi (decentralized fina...
Dave Portnoy Has Taken a 180 On Crypto & Begun Shilling Altcoins
Coin Telegraph - 17 Aug 2020 22:41
Have the Winklevoss twins created a monster?
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Cracks $12.4K; DeFi Crosses $6B Locked
Coin Desk - 17 Aug 2020 22:40
Bitcoin experienced a big jump Monday as investors continue to drop crypto into DeFi.
$RMPL Launches, Revolutionizing the Cryptocurrency Market with a Decentralized Elastic Supply Model
Bitcoin.com - 17 Aug 2020 22:30
Announcing the official launch of $RMPL, an ERC20 cryptocurrency with an elastic supply model, redesigned to solve unfair market manipulation and exploitation. $RMPL is currently on Uniswap, and will soon be released on ...
Capital One Files Patent for AI That Would Slice, Dice Social Media to Find Crypto Trading Picks
Coin Desk - 17 Aug 2020 22:27
"It would be impossible for human traders to track" crypto's 24/7 informational onslaught on their own, Capital One said.
Crypto Listing and Delisting Announcements: Week 33
Crypto News - 17 Aug 2020 22:00
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by cryptocurrency exchanges that we found last week and today. Have we missed something? Do you have information ab...
Kim Dotcom Predicted Bitcoin's Rise Two Years Ago
Coin Telegraph - 17 Aug 2020 21:08
He also warned that the U.S. dollar would become worthless.
What's Actually Happening With Inflation Right Now
Coin Desk - 17 Aug 2020 21:00
The numbers are all over the place and the narratives are even more complicated, so what's the real story with inflation?
Price Analysis 8/17: BTC, ETH, XRP, LINK, BCH, LTC, BSV, ADA, EOS, BNB
Coin Telegraph - 17 Aug 2020 20:53
Bitcoin's strong move above the $12,200 resistance could boost sentiment and lead to a stronger rally in select altcoins.
South African Firms Ordered to Cease Crypto Debit Card Scheme in 2 US States
Bitcoin.com - 17 Aug 2020 20:40
Two U.S. states have issued emergency cease and desist orders to South African firms and a South African national promoting a cryptocurrency debit card scheme. The companies claim that the card is like a traditional Mast...
South Korean Banks to Launch Crypto Services 'Before Year Is Out'
Crypto News - 17 Aug 2020 20:00
Multiple South Korean banks could launch crypto custody services by the end of 2020 of March next year "at the latest," after a "significant change in tone" has led the banking sector to move toward crypto business with ...
Pomp Thinks BTC's Market Cap Will Exceed Gold's in Less Than a Decade
Coin Telegraph - 17 Aug 2020 19:51
That would give Bitcoin a market cap of at least $9 trillion dollars.
Crypto Crimes Rated: From the Twitter Hackers to Not Your Keyser, Not Your Coins
Coin Telegraph - 17 Aug 2020 19:31
"You don't have to be Dr Evil to scam someone via cryptocurrency. You can be a Mini Me."
Bitcoin Surges Past $12,000 to New 2020 High
Coin Desk - 17 Aug 2020 19:29
This is the second time the bitcoin price has soared past the $12,000 milestone in 2020 - it still has a way to go before it closes in on the 2019 record.
Bitcoin Investors Swap for Ethereum 'Wrapped BTC' to Yield Farm and Chill
Coin Telegraph - 17 Aug 2020 18:56
Demand for Wrapped BTC has surged as Bitcoin investors seek a private method to gain exposure to DeFi and lend farming.
China Testing Digital Currency in Major Cities, Including Beijing and Hong Kong
Bitcoin.com - 17 Aug 2020 18:30
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the pilot run of the country’s central bank-backed digital currency in major cities, including Beijing, Hong Kong, and Macau. It will also be tested during the 2022 Winter O...
Bitcoin Price Breaks $12K, But Is it the Final Hurdle Before $15K?
Coin Telegraph - 17 Aug 2020 18:27
Bitcoin price rallied to $12,470 and if $12,000 holds as support bulls will target prices north of $15,000.
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin on DeFi and DeFi on Bitcoin
Coin Desk - 17 Aug 2020 18:14
More bitcoins are being tokenized than mined, DeFi is coming to the Bitcoin system and a former Prudential Securities CEO thinks crypto is a safe bet.
Bitcoin News Roundup for Aug. 17, 2020
Coin Desk - 17 Aug 2020 18:00
With bitcoin's hashrate reaching record highs and litecoin hoping to Mimblewimble its way into new users' wallets, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with your latest crypto news roundup!