Cryptocurrency News
8,000 Bitcoin Scam Victims Get Refunds From US Regulator
Bitcoin.com - 8 Nov 2020 00:30
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is refunding about 8,000 victims who lost money from investing in two bitcoin scams. The fraudulent schemes promised that investors could turn their cryptocurrency payments of about $100...
Why Emerging Markets Are Wary of Modern Monetary Theory
Coin Desk - 8 Nov 2020 16:00
While MMT may be the de facto policy of rich Western governments, applying it to developing economies could be disastrous.
Privacy Coin GRIN Is Victim of 51% Attack
Coin Desk - 8 Nov 2020 20:24
A 51% attack occurs when a miner (or miners) acquires more than 50% of the network's mining hash power and takes control of the network,
Canada's Tax Authority Asks Court to Force Crypto Exchange to Hand Over Data on All Users
Bitcoin.com - 8 Nov 2020 21:30
Canada’s tax authority is reportedly asking a federal court to force cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare to hand over information and certain documents on all of its users since the beginning of 2013. The Canadian crypt...
Crypto Lender Cred Files for Bankruptcy After Losing Funds in Fraud
Coin Desk - 8 Nov 2020 21:17
In October, the lender published a cryptic letter saying that it has experienced "irregularities" in the handling of "specific" corporate funds by a "perpetrator of fraudulent activity."
3 factors to consider before trading crypto perpetual futures contracts
Coin Telegraph - 8 Nov 2020 19:48
Traders are making massive gains from perpetual futures contracts but there are three risks to be aware of before trading.
Will PayPal's crypto integration bring crypto to the masses? Experts answer
Coin Telegraph - 8 Nov 2020 19:30
Experts in blockchain technology and crypto take on the question: Could PayPal's crypto integration help mass adoption?
20 More Block Rewards from 2010 Spent Today-- Why Are Decade-Old Bitcoins Waking Up?
Bitcoin.com - 8 Nov 2020 18:10
Following the 21 coinbase rewards from 2010 spent on November 7, another long string of so-called ‘sleeping bitcoins’ mined a decade ago were transferred on Sunday morning. According to onchain data, the 20 block rew...
Crypto ATMs continue to boom globally in 2020
Coin Telegraph - 8 Nov 2020 17:30
New machines are now coming online at a rate of nearly 1 per hour
The Terminators: A Short Story
Coin Desk - 8 Nov 2020 15:00
Sia co-founder David Vorick's short story takes the perspective of the decentralized web recounting its own, inevitable rise.
Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Blockchain Firm Mulls Leaving US
Coin Desk - 8 Nov 2020 14:22
The blockchain company's new Middle East and North Africa headquarters will be within the DIFC financial hub.
Crypto Regulation in 2021: The Piecemeal Approach & New Winds
Crypto News - 8 Nov 2020 14:00
2020 may have been a big year for cryptoassets, but crypto's regulatory puzzle is far from complete. Many major nations haven't yet introduced specific legislation or regulatory guidance that covers the sector as a whole...
Bitcoin at $15K is now bigger than PayPal, Coca-Cola, Netflix, Disney
Coin Telegraph - 8 Nov 2020 13:38
Bitcoin surged from $190 billion to around $280 billion in recent months, surpassing some big-name companies, including banks, by market capitalization.
Argentinian Central Bank to Lift Freeze on Bank Fee Increases: Sets the Ceiling for Future Hikes at 9%
Bitcoin.com - 8 Nov 2020 12:15
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic says starting in January 2021, financial institutions will be able to increase the fees or commission they levy for services rendered. In its November 5 update, which effectivel...
The cryptocurrency sector is overflowing with dead projects
Coin Telegraph - 8 Nov 2020 10:00
Blockchain technology is just a tool that solves a problem, it cannot be the goal of the entire project.
Ethereum User Spends $9,500 in Fees Sending Just $120 in an Error to Forget
Bitcoin.com - 8 Nov 2020 08:30
An Ethereum user mistakenly paid $9,500 in transaction fees to send just $120. The user, identified by their Reddit moniker ‘Proudbitcoiner’, says the transaction “destroyed my life” and is now desperately asking...
Hash Watch: Kraken Announces BCH Fork Plans, Bitcoin ABC Reveals Two-Pronged Effort
Bitcoin.com - 8 Nov 2020 06:15
A number of third party infrastructure providers have announced contingency plans for the upcoming Bitcoin Cash upgrade on November 15, 2020. Hitbtc has revealed the exchange’s plans to halt bitcoin cash transactions o...