Cryptocurrency News
The $750 Million Pre-Halloween Bitcoin Options Expiry Has Started to Spook Traders
Bitcoin.com - 28 Oct 2020 05:15
Even though cryptocurrency traders have been exuberant over the price rise, a number of analysts are focused on the large bitcoin and ethereum options expiries set to end before Halloween. Data from Skew.com shows $750 m...
Bitcoin can't help bank the unbanked claims Mastercard CEO
Coin Telegraph - 28 Oct 2020 04:21
The CEO of Mastercard believes Bitcoin is too volatile and opaque to drive financial inclusion, however, CBDCs are a different story.
The Graph Raises $12M in GRT Token Sale; Teases Mainnet Launch in 30-60 Days
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 23:10
Decentralized data-indexing protocol The Graph has raised $12 million in a public sale of its native GRT token.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $12.8K; Ether Options Traders Prefer Calls
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 22:35
Bitcoin's price fell while ether options traders have favored call options in the past month.
BitLicense Holder SoFi's Application to Create a National Bank Conditionally Approved by US
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 22:31
The approval, if made final, opens the door for the new bank to custody cryptocurrencies.
5,000 Bitcoin ATMs Add Cash-Out Option: Libertyx Sees Strong Adoption
Bitcoin.com - 28 Oct 2020 22:30
Libertyx has added a cash-out option to its 5,000 bitcoin ATMs. The CEO says this addition triples the number of bitcoin ATMs that allow users to cash out their bitcoin. He shares his business model with news.Bitcoin.com...
Avanti Financial Joins Kraken as a Wyoming-Approved Crypto Bank
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 21:33
Blockchain pioneer Caitlin Long is now the CEO of her own special purpose depository institution (SPDI) in Wyoming.
DefiDollar Raises $1.2M to Be the Risk-Insured Stablecoin Layer for DeFi
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 21:16
India-based DefiDollar has raised $1.2 million in a seed round led by Divergence Ventures, Standard Crypto and Accomplice.
The 'Everything Crash' Is Coming? Markets Go Risk-Off as European Stocks See Worst Day in 5 Months
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 21:00
Stocks, oil, even gold are down on fears of resumed COVID-19 lockdowns, but bitcoin hodlers are keeping the faith.
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Crypto News - 28 Oct 2020 20:50
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Cambodia Central Bank Launches Bakong Blockchain Payments System
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 19:11
Cambodia sees Bakong as a critical step in modernizing its payment system and de-dollarizing its economy.
3 Hints Why Bitcoin Might Be 'Poised for Biggest Breakout Yet'
Crypto News - 28 Oct 2020 19:05
Bitcoin (BTC) has hit new 2020 highs, nearing the price of USD 14,000, and it's "poised for takeoff," according to crypto analytics firm Coin Metrics that gave three reasons why that might be the case. In the past 24 hou...
Bitcoin price sees pullback, but bulls still marching toward $20K
Coin Telegraph - 28 Oct 2020 18:58
Bitcoin's price saw a 4% drop in the last 24 hours, but it's unlikely to see a correction like in previous cycles for three reasons.
Bitwise Hits USD 100m, SBI to Launch XRP, Bitcoin, and Ether Fund + More News
Crypto News - 28 Oct 2020 18:53
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news - investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news. Crypto adoption news Bitwise Asset Management, a provider of cryptoa...
Putting Pressure on Bitcoin's Lightning Network Vulnerabilities Will Strengthen It
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 18:35
These vulnerabilities are reminders that improvements come with trade-offs - and that security and usability are two sides of the same coin.
JPMorgan Praises Bitcoin Then Pushes JPM Coin, Sets Up Dedicated Crypto Unit
Bitcoin.com - 28 Oct 2020 18:30
After JPMorgan analysts praised bitcoin, saying that the price of the cryptocurrency could triple, JPMorgan reveals that it has set up a dedicated crypto unit and its own cryptocurrency is now being used commercially by ...
First Mover: Bitcoin's Latest Rally Proving Irresistible as Bitwise Assets Top $100M
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 18:08
Latest rally extends bitcoin's lead over U.S. stocks in 2020 returns, potentially setting up a self-reinforcing trend as more investors take notice.
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Miners' Slim Margins, ConsenSys' Latest CBDC Pilot, a16z's Power Hire
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 18:05
JPMorgan unveiled a revamped blockchain network that could challenge SWIFT while BlockFi has taken a 5% stake in Grayscale's GBTC.
Coinbase to Launch Crypto Debit Card in US for Retail Spending
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 18:00
Coinbase is launching its Visa debit card in the U.S. early next year.
3 reasons why Bitcoin price suddenly dropping below $13,000 isn't bearish
Coin Telegraph - 28 Oct 2020 17:24
The price of Bitcoin dipped below $13,000 on Wednesday but despite the 7% drop in 11 hours, the market sentiment remains positive for three key reasons.
Gemini Exchange Launches Crypto Trading Against the Euro
Coin Desk - 28 Oct 2020 17:14
The Winklevoss-founded exchange said all listed cryptocurrencies can be purchased and traded with euros.
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Crypto News - 28 Oct 2020 17:00
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