Cryptocurrency News
Fidelity says "there is almost no relationship between the returns of Bitcoin and other assets"
Coin Telegraph - 13 Oct 2020 22:59
The age-old debate is over. Maybe.
Bitcoin decouples from legacy markets as 'breathtaking' rally predicted
Coin Telegraph - 13 Oct 2020 03:31
Kraken has identified a decreasing correlation between Bitcoin and the legacy financial markets.
IMF, World Bank, G20 Countries to Create Central Bank Digital Currency Rules
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 02:43
Many of the world's largest economies will institute national digital currency banking standards with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
300 Investors Contribute to INX's Ethereum-Based IPO, With More Waiting
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 23:30
Three hundred investors have ponied up funds for the initial public offering (IPO) of crypto exchange INX, according to Etherscan.
Around 100 Italian Banks Are Officially on a Blockchain
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 23:20
The Italian Banking Association claims that about 100 local banks are now operating on a blockchain network designed to speed up interbank transactions and processes.
Fidelity makes it clear: Bitcoin volatility is worth the risk for institutions
Coin Telegraph - 13 Oct 2020 23:13
A new report shares a number of notably bullish sentiments with regard to Bitcoin and the larger crypto industry.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $11,300; Ether Locked in DeFi Is Flat
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 22:53
Bitcoin's price is slipping while the amount of ether parked in DeFi is stuck in neutral.
Diginex: An Early-Stage Cryptocurrency Exchange With High Aspirations
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 22:39
Diginex's operations and filings can give us deeper insights into the exchange industry, historically unknown to the public.
Fidelity Report Says Portfolios Should Consider 5% Bitcoin Allocation
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 22:26
"In a world where benchmark interest rates globally are near, at, or below zero, the opportunity cost of not allocating to bitcoin is higher," the report said.
Validator Vote Transitions NEAR Protocol to Proof-of-Stake Mainnet
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 22:13
The Andreessen Horowitz-backed blockchain project successfully transitioned to Phase 2 of Mainnet after a suprise validator vote.
A System of Robot Drug Dealers on Telegram Allows People to Buy Illegal Products for Bitcoin
Bitcoin.com - 13 Oct 2020 21:30
There’s a new avenue darknet market (DNM) customers have found that allows them to purchase illegal wares 24 hours a day via a robot drug dealer hosted on Telegram. The platform dubbed ‘Televend,’ is an automated s...
The IMF, G20 and BIS Gear Up for the Central Bank Digital Currency Era
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 21:00
New reports on digital currency design principles and regulatory standards show just how quickly the world's bankers are moving.
Will a Sharded Ethereum Be Flexible Enough for Decentralized Finance?
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 20:46
Over the past year composability has become a very real competitive advantage for DeFi. Will Ethereum's upcoming overhaul threaten it?
Why Low Spreads Matter When Selling Cryptocurrencies
Crypto News - 13 Oct 2020 20:26
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com. Bill Gates once said that he would short Bitcoin. Shorting--also known as selling, is the act of making money on falling asset prices....
Digital Ruble Can Help Track Government Spending, Bank of Russia Says
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 20:21
The Bank of Russia proposed a potential CBDC project Tuesday, but wants public comments before proceeding.
Ethereum's Top Dapps Are Increasingly Turning to 'Rollups': Here's Why
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 20:21
A majority of the top Ethereum-based decentralized applications (dapps) are switching to rollups, a layer 2 for increasing throughput.
Ternio Joins Visa's Fast Track Program As New Enablement Partner
Bitcoin.com - 13 Oct 2020 19:30
ATLANTA, GA – October 13th, 2020. The global fintech platform Ternio, announced today that it has joined Visa’s Fast Track program as a cryptocurrency focused enablement partner. By becoming part of Visa’s Fast Tra...
Blockchain Bites: G20's CBDC Rules, Ethereum 2.0's Tests, Blockchain's $1.7T Boost
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 19:19
PricewaterhouseCoopers thinks blockchain will add $1.7 trillion to the global economy while the G20 mulls CBDCs.
What Yearn Finance's 'Blue Kirby' Incident Means for Pseudonymity
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 18:47
DeFi investors are reeling from another case of pseudonymous treachery as Yearn.Finance community leader Blue Kirby allegedly absconded with ill-gotten gains.
G7 Warns of Crypto Threat From Tidal Wave of Ransomware Attacks
Coin Desk - 13 Oct 2020 18:45
Paying ransomware hackers to decrypt infected computers doesn't always work, and may even be a crime in some countries.
Another Major Investor Goes Bitcoin, Ethereum's Zinken, Serena & Coinbase + More News
Crypto News - 13 Oct 2020 18:22
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news - investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news. Investments news Last week, the New York Digital Investment Group, a...
Ethereum price back on track to $500 once bulls flip $400 to support
Coin Telegraph - 13 Oct 2020 18:21
After rallying 8.15% to $387, Ethereum price is fast approaching a key resistance at $400.