Cryptocurrency News
A Reality Check is Needed at This Stage of CBDC Development - Deutsche Bank
Crypto News - 1 Oct 2020 15:42
What's needed before even discussing a wide implementation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is a reality check, with several major, interconnected issues left to be solved first, stated a report by Deutsche Ban...
Market Wrap: Blame BitMEX as Bitcoin Dumps to $10.4K; Record Month For Ethereum Fees
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 22:32
Bitcoin's price fell on U.S. regulatory pressures while Ethereum miners reaped record fee revenue the past month.
Twitter's Dorsey Calls Out Coinbase CEO for Ignoring Users' 'Societal Issues'
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 01:54
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted his disapproval of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong steering his company away from corporate activism.
DeFi Degens Hit Hard by Eminence Exploit Will Be Partially Compensated
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 23:44
DeFi traders piled into a token that was still in testing. After an exploit sent Eminence to zero, affected users are receiving restitution.
Should DEXs Be Worried After BitMEX? DeFi Founders Weigh In
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 23:42
The sudden takedown of crypto exchange BitMEX has cast a new light on Ethereum's decentralized finance (DeFi) markets.
Atari Plans November Premiere for Video Game Cryptocurrency
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 23:06
Atari's self-styled entertainment payments token has been in the works since early 2018.
Bitcoin Posts a 66-Day Consecutive Streak Above the $10K Price Range
Bitcoin.com - 1 Oct 2020 22:30
The Bitcoin network has achieved a few new milestones during the last week, as the price has remained above the $10k range for a record 66 consecutive days. Meanwhile, the network has surpassed 18.5 million bitcoin issue...
Self-Sovereign Identity Will Reshape the Internet (if You Use It)
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 21:56
Heard the phrase "self-sovereign identity"? Here is what it means and how it could change your practical experience of the internet.
Bitcoin Starts Shrugging Off BitMEX Bombshell, Recoups Nearly Half of 4% Price Dip
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 21:55
Bitcoin traders have begun recovering from Thursday’s bombshell indictments from the CFTC and DOJ against BitMEX and the exchange’s co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed and Business Development Le...
DeFi Has a Front-Running Problem. Sparkpool's Potential Fix Is Launching This Month
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 20:59
Ethereum mining pool Sparkpool will launch its new mining network, Taichi Network, complete with a "private transaction" feature this month.
Arthur Hayes & Co Run BitMEX Illegally - CFTC
Crypto News - 1 Oct 2020 20:56
Arthur Hayes. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Distributed Three owners of major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX and five related companies charged with operating an unregistered trading platform and violating mul...
3 reasons why the CFTC action against BitMEX will not crash Bitcoin price
Coin Telegraph - 1 Oct 2020 20:51
Bitcoin price declined by 4% after the CFTC revealed charges against BitMEX but BTC remains bullish in the long term.
FinCen Warns on Ransomware Attacks, Notes Increased Targeting of Government Entities
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 20:37
Ransomware attackers use malicious software to block access to data and demand ransom in return, oftentimes deploying the threat to make proprietary data public.
ICO Aftermath: US Rules in Favour of SEC in $100M KIK Case - SALT to Reimburse Claimants From 2017 ICO
Bitcoin.com - 1 Oct 2020 19:30
A US court has ruled in favour of the US SEC after the regulator’s filing of a motion seeking summary judgment against Kik for violating the country securities laws. Kik, which raised $100 million from 2017 ICO, had fi...
The avaricious misanthropy of Brian Armstrong
Coin Telegraph - 1 Oct 2020 18:44
If the mission is to create economic freedom for Coinbase's CEO, he's taking all the right steps.
Malta Disputes Crypto Arbitrage Hub Arbitly's Registry Claims
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 18:10
Arbitly's crypto licensure and registration claims are bogus, according to Malta's financial regulator.
Blockchain Bites: Dorsey Challenges Coinbase, Nasdaq Lists Diginex, Ethereum Miners Profit
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 18:01
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Startup Backed by Uber Co-Founder Poaches CoinList President Andy Bromberg
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 18:01
CoinList co-founder Andy Bromberg is leaving the token sale platform to helm Eco, a cryptocurrency built to marry savings and spending in one.
Braintrust Raises $18M to Bring DeFi-Thinking to the Gig Economy
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 18:00
Braintrust, a tech talent marketplace that will essentially be owned by the IT freelancers and companies using it, has raised an $18 million strategic growth round.
Bitcoin News Roundup for Oct. 1, 2020
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 18:00
With BTC looking for a breakout and more casualties in the aftermath of 2017s ICO boom, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!
Australia's Central Bank Tells ASX to Push On With Delayed DLT Trading Platform
Coin Desk - 1 Oct 2020 17:58
ASX, the primary stock in Australia, has been told to press on with the blockchain-based replacement to its aged trading system.
Stake and Compete for REVV Rewards in the Elite League Time Trial
Crypto News - 1 Oct 2020 17:55
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com. Ready to Race for REVV? The Elite League is a Time Trial that is an exciting 14-day racing special event that gives you the opportunit...