Cryptocurrency News
Pornhub's Premium Services Now Default to Crypto Payments, 13 Digital Assets Supported
Bitcoin.com - 14 Dec 2020 19:30
During the first week of September, the world’s largest adult web portal Pornhub expanded its payment options by adding bitcoin and support for three other cryptocurrencies. However, after Mastercard and Visa severed t...
France Approves New Cryptocurrency Measures to Fight Anonymous Transactions
Bitcoin.com - 14 Dec 2020 05:30
The French council of ministers has approved a series of new measures to combat the anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions. Anonymous accounts are banned at crypto exchanges which must now impose stricter know-your-cus...
Snapshot Done, XRP Holders Debate How Much Spark They'll Get and When
Crypto News - 14 Dec 2020 12:51
XRP network snapshot for the spark (FLR) airdrop was taken and XRP price dropped, but the debates within the Cryptoverse are ongoing - when and how much are eligible holders getting? On December 12, blockchain platform F...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes Past $19.2K; Ether at 3% of BTC Price
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 23:33
Bitcoin is making gains after a strong volume weekend while ether's percentage of BTC price shows it may have room to climb.
Crypto Listing and Delisting Announcements: Week 50
Crypto News - 14 Dec 2020 23:00
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today. Have we missed something? Do you have information about new ...
Price analysis 12/14: BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, BCH, LINK, ADA, DOT, BNB, XLM
Coin Telegraph - 14 Dec 2020 22:59
Bitcoin price regained the $19,000 level and continues to trade in a range, providing altcoins with the opportunity to steadily move higher.
Flash Loan Attack: Origin Protocol Unveils Compensation Plan that Excludes Founders
Bitcoin.com - 14 Dec 2020 22:30
The Origin Protocol team has unveiled a compensation plan for its depositors who were adversely affected by the flash loan attack in November. According to the team, there is now a plan to provide compensation equal to 1...
JPMorgan Discusses $600B in Potential New Bitcoin Demand
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 22:00
MassMutual's $100M BTC investment has the potential to open a massive new investment category, according to analysts.
Square Crypto's 20th Grant Will Support Bitcoin Design, User Experience
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 22:00
Square Crypto is issuing another Bitcoin developer grant for research on Bitcoin design and user experience.
ECB: Private Sector Can Help with 'Intensifying' Digital Euro Project
Crypto News - 14 Dec 2020 21:00
The European Central Bank (ECB) has once again opened the door to some form of private-sector collaboration as it "intensifies" its work on the digital euro - a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for Eurozone nations. ...
Bloccelerate VC Raises $12M Fund to Bet on Enterprise Blockchain Adoption
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 20:43
The Seattle-based firm plans to invest in 10-15 ventures in the blockchain space over the next two to three years.
Microsoft, EY Expand Blockchain Platform for Gaming Rights to Include Payments
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 20:32
Microsoft and Ernst & Young LLP announced plans to use a blockchain platform to allow Microsoft's Xbox gaming partners, artists and content creators to track and manage their payments and royalty contracts.
Blockchain Bites: Google Goes Down, Nexus CEO and US Treasury Get Hacked
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 19:49
Yearn continues to rapidly expand through acquisitions, leading some to call it the Amazon of DeFi. A U.S. Treasury hack serves as a reminder of the amount of financial data in circulation.
Senator-elect wants to spread Bitcoin awareness in the US government
Coin Telegraph - 14 Dec 2020 19:30
Bitcoin will come to the rescue if the fiat system fails, says the incoming senator from Wyoming.
How Chainlink may recover despite LINK price 'death cross'
Coin Telegraph - 14 Dec 2020 19:00
LINK, the native token of Chainlink, is beginning to recover after seeing a major drop against Bitcoin.
Best Month For Bitcoin Futures on CME in 2020 + More News
Crypto News - 14 Dec 2020 18:44
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news - investigating the stories flying under the radar of today's crypto news. Derivatives news November has been the best month of trading for bit...
Ukraine Oligarch's Troubled US Steel Plant Has Been Quietly Mining Bitcoin: Report
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 18:24
The Kentucky-based CC Metals & Alloys steel plant owned by Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky is mining bitcoin as other activities have stopped, according to a report.
Evercore Says PayPal's Crypto Offering Could Bring Big Business Boost
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 17:54
An Evercore analyst named PayPal as the top payments stock and said its recently launched cryptocurrency offering could boost margins.
How the Incoming Administration Can Fix Crypto Regulation
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 17:26
From securities law to DeFi, there's a lot for U.S. regulatory agencies to clarify about crypto in the year ahead.
Band Protocol Becomes First Blockchain Project to Join OpenAPI Initiative
Coin Desk - 14 Dec 2020 17:04
Band Protocol will help create a common standard enabling blockchain applications to easily leverage APIs and data.
Ledger Scammers Reportedly Go Trans-Wallet & Target Trezor Users
Crypto News - 14 Dec 2020 17:00
The Ledger hardware wallet phishing saga continues, but has now spread to competitors, with Trezor users reportedly becoming the scammers' targets as well. "The Ledger leak phishers are now phishing for Trezor users," wa...
XRP price drops 13% since Flare Network airdrop -- But the bottom may be close
Coin Telegraph - 14 Dec 2020 17:00
XRP price fails to sustain momentum and slides below $0.50 despite BTC recovering above $19,000.