Cryptocurrency News
Brazil's Biggest Crypto Exchanges Agree to Self-Regulate
Crypto News - 18 Aug 2020 20:00
Some of Brazil's biggest crypto exchanges have agreed to create and abide by a new self-regulatory code of conduct, and have collectively vowed to impose know-your-customer (KYC) and other compliance-related protocols. P...
Blockchain Privacy Firm HOPR Releases Mixnet Hardware Node for Ethereum
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 22:05
HOPR Hardware Nodes validate transactions on the Ethereum blockchain - without any reliance on cloud servers controlled by Amazon and Alibaba.
Amid US Postal Service 'Crisis' USPS Files Patent for Blockchain Mail-in Voting Scheme
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2020 04:00
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is falling apart at the seams and many Americans are blaming the Trump administration. The USPS may have to deal with the U.S. election ballot process, as mail-in votes may be the ...
Trading Light: A New Approach to Bitcoin Derivatives
Crypto News - 18 Aug 2020 23:54
The text below is an advertorial article that was not written by Cryptonews.com journalists. Cryptocurrency derivatives have been carving out their market for half a decade now, and a June report by data analytics compan...
Dave Portnoy Says He'll Be a Crypto Millionaire by September
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2020 22:52
Davey Day Trader crowned himself the king of Bitcoin.
Warren Buffett Changes Mind on Gold: He Will Panic-Buy Bitcoin at $50K, Says Max Keiser
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2020 22:30
Warren Buffett has changed his mind about gold as an investment, prompting some people to think that he might do the same with bitcoin. Max Keiser has predicted that the Berkshire Hathaway CEO will panic-buy bitcoin at $...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides to $11.8K; Uniswap at $7M in Monthly ETH Fees
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 22:27
Bitcoin heads to bearish territory while the Ethereum blockchain's gas fees continue to be pricey.
4 Reasons Why Bitcoin's Price Hike Beats Every Other Asset Class - Report
Crypto News - 18 Aug 2020 22:00
With the price of bitcoin (BTC) rising by more than 71% (Tuesday 14:00 UTC) since the beginning of this year, a recent analysis points to four factors which have allowed the cryptocurrency to generate a return that beats...
Cryptocurrency On-Ramps and Off-Ramps, Explained
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2020 21:36
On-ramps and off-ramps are key components to bringing new users and new money into the crypto space, but not all are created equal.
How Excess Capital and Low Interest Rates Reshaped Silicon Valley, Feat. Chris McCann
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 21:00
A conversation with a VC about changes in fintech, crypto and how public market trends shape the startup scene.
Binance-Owned WazirX Announces DeFi Project With Matic
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 20:48
The exchange has opted for Matic instead of Ethereum's network, which is currently dominating the DeFi space because of "high gas costs."
Why the Decentralized Web's Development Is Unstoppable
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 20:30
The time to hone in on the "New Internet" is now.
Monero-Mining Death Metal Band from 2077 Warns Humans on Lizard People Extinction Scheme
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2020 19:51
"Everything you heard, every theory that just doesn't seem possible, every small inkling that something was just off about the world... is true."
One Small Step for Bitcoin - SpaceChain Secured Transfer From International Space Station
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 19:43
SpaceChain said the test advances its dreams of building a decentralized blockchain infrastructure in space.
Bequant, Now in Crowded Prime Brokerage Race, Adds Signature Bank Integration
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 19:37
In a newly crowded market, Bequant is still adding features to the suite of services it's been building for the past two years.
Excessive Flooding in Sichuan Causes 20% Hashrate Losses for Chinese Bitcoin Miners
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2020 19:30
Torrential downpours of nonstop rain have been wreaking havoc in China’s Sichuan province, which has caused some operations to shut down ASIC mining devices. Reports from the region show that certain areas have seen el...
Key Timing for Adoption? Crypto Goes Mainstream With TV, Newspaper Ads
Coin Telegraph - 18 Aug 2020 18:46
Recent advertising campaigns by cryptocurrency fund management firms are well timed as investors look for safe havens from inflation.
Russia, With Bitcoin Playing Bit Part, Tried to Hack 2016 US Election, Senate Report Finds
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 18:32
Bitcoin may have been the salacious pretext to Marina Butina's fling with Patrick Byrne.
DeFi-Yield-Hunting Token YFI Explodes to $11K From $32 in One Month
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 18:25
A governance token for DeFi investment protocol yEarn Finance has shot up to over $11,000 despite barely being a month old.
Blockchain Bites: Hashrates Drop, Bitcoiners Hodl and an Open Letter to Bankers
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 18:13
Floods are dampening bitcoin mining hashrates, Ethereum Classic may be thrown off its most liquid exchange and bitcoin is moving off exchanges.
Dust Attacks Make a Mess in Bitcoin Wallets, but There Could Be a Fix
Coin Desk - 18 Aug 2020 18:03
When dust settles in your home, you sweep it up. But what happens when dust makes its way into your Bitcoin wallet? Cleaning it up may not be so simple.
More Football Crypto as Japanese League Goes Blockchain + More News
Crypto News - 18 Aug 2020 18:00
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news - investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news. Adoption news Blockchain-powered fantasy football platform Sorare sa...