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Bitcoin is peerless thanks to early distribution, CoinMetrics analysts argue
Coin Telegraph - 10 Nov 2020 22:58
Bitcoin's experimental launch contributed to its dispersion among the masses.
ShapeShift Delists Privacy Coin Zcash Over Regulatory Concerns
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 21:21
XMR, DASH and ZEC "were delisted at the same time for the same reason - to further derisk the company from a regulatory standpoint."
'Russian Dictators Will Use Blockchain to Rig Elections,' Says Critic
Crypto News - 10 Nov 2020 04:00
Russia's new blockchain-powered voting systems could be exploited by unscrupulous politicians, becoming "tools" for the architects of rigged elections and voter fraud, a journalist has alleged. The claims were made in a ...
Microsoft employee sentenced to 9 years in first U.S. Bitcoin case involving tax fraud
Coin Telegraph - 10 Nov 2020 02:52
A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to nine years in prison in what the IRS is describing as the United States' "first Bitcoin case [with] a tax component."
Bitcoin whale clusters signal $14.9K is the crucial level for BTC to hold
Coin Telegraph - 10 Nov 2020 23:58
Bitcoin whale clusters show that $14,914 is critical for the ongoing rally to see continuation.
Nearly $360M in Bitcoin Moved to Ethereum in October Despite DeFi Cool Off
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 23:45
October's growth is less than half of September's 68,000 newly tokenized bitcoins.
Biden Confirms Crypto-Savvy Gary Gensler Will Lead Financial Policy Transition Team
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 23:40
Gary Gensler, Simon Johnson and Mehrsa Baradaran are among the policy experts versed in crypto and blockchain issues named to Biden's transition team.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat at $15.3K; Crypto Locked in DeFi at All-Time High
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 23:31
Bitcoin's price takes a break while DeFi value locked is at record levels.
Stanley Druckenmiller Owns Bitcoin, Calls It Attractive Store of Value
Bitcoin.com - 10 Nov 2020 23:30
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has revealed that he owns bitcoin, calling it an asset class that has a lot of attraction as a store of value and could be a better investment than gold. Stan Druckenmiller Owns...
Why One Crypto Artist Won't Call Biden Victory until Fat Lady Sings
Crypto News - 10 Nov 2020 23:00
NFTs by Beeple. World leaders may have been racing to congratulate United States President-elect Joe Biden on his still officially unconfirmed win over President Donald Trump - but like the incumbent commander-in-chief, ...
Legendary Investor Stan Druckenmiller Turns Bitcoin Bull
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 22:00
Billionaire investor Stan Druckenmiller made pro-bitcoin comments on CNBC, joining other high-profile, ultra high-net-worth investors.
WhiteBIT Exchange Offers Margin Trading and Up to 30% APR on Smart Staking
Bitcoin.com - 10 Nov 2020 21:30
Are you looking for a platform with advanced crypto trading capabilities, top-notch security and high liquidity? WhiteBIT exchange offers a margin trading terminal, smart staking and many other features and advantages. A...
10 Superstar Traditional Investors Who Have Endorsed Bitcoin
Crypto News - 10 Nov 2020 21:00
The number of heavyweight traditional investors who have given bitcoin (BTC) the thumbs up is increasing fast - with more financial gurus than you could shake a stick at now singing the praises of the world's leading cry...
Volume Surge Brings 25% Turnover to 'CoinDesk 20'
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 20:35
In the latest CoinDesk 20 revision, five assets were replaced by crypto assets that saw recent quarterly volume surges.
MicroStrategy CEO Explains Why Bitcoin Is 'a Million Times Better' Than 'Antiquated' Gold
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 20:30
Even if they don't know it yet, Michael Saylor thinks gold investors will eagerly dump the commodity for what he calls a superior store of value - bitcoin.
Digital Voting Is Coming. Let's Do It Right.
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 20:27
Cryptographic techniques, like zk-SNARKs and blockchains, could ensure online voting is secure and private.
Former Microsoft Engineer to Serve 9 Years in Prison in a Case That Involves Use of Bitcoin Mixers
Bitcoin.com - 10 Nov 2020 20:10
A U.S. court in Seattle has sentenced a former Microsoft engineer to 9 years in prison after finding him guilty of 18 federal felonies relating to his elaborate scheme to defraud the tech giant $10 million. In passing th...
The Case for Bitcoin Banking (Despite Cred's Bankruptcy)
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 19:53
The failure of a Bitcoin bank reinforces the merit of a Bitcoin-based financial system, says our columnist.
Blockchain Bites: Billionaire Bullish on Bitcoin, Updates on Fowler's Crypto Capital Case and More
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 19:16
The Silvergate Exchange Network added another exchange member while Riot Blockchain recorded bumper Q3 revenues.
Lebanon Schedules Its CBDC, DeFi Crime On The Rise + More News
Crypto News - 10 Nov 2020 19:02
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news - investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news. CBDCs news Lebanon plans to introduce a digital currency in 2021 to ...
Bitcoin price outlook still bullish despite drop from COVID-19 vaccine news
Coin Telegraph - 10 Nov 2020 18:32
Following highly volatile Bitcoin price action in the aftermath of its vaccine-induced drop, crypto traders explain where BTC is headed next.
Lebanon Preparing Central Bank Digital Currency for 2021 Rollout
Coin Desk - 10 Nov 2020 18:32
Central bankers hope the CBDC will help restore confidence in Lebanon's shaky banking sector.