Cryptocurrency News
Privacy-Centric Cryptocurrency Firo Suffers 51% Attack on Its Network
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jan 2021 03:00
The proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency Firo announced that its protocol came under a 51% attack, notifying its holders to stop transactions. Formerly known as Zcoin, the privacy coin was reportedly subject of a blockchai...
Chainlink now bigger than Litecoin as LINK price hits new high above $24 -- What's next?
Coin Telegraph - 23 Jan 2021 13:48
Chainlink has entered price discovery and traders should watch several key levels for the next possible top.
Altcoins rally while Bitcoin bulls are thwarted by resistance at $34K
Coin Telegraph - 23 Jan 2021 04:15
A handful of altcoins posted double-digit gains while Bitcoin's relief rally was halted by resistance at $34,000.
Janet Yellen Clarifies Her Stance on Bitcoin -- Promises 'Effective' Crypto Regulation
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jan 2021 23:15
Joe Biden’s pick to become the new U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, has clarified her stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. This follows her remarks during a Senate hearing when she said that cryptocurrencies a...
Bitcoin in jeopardy, Ether briefly breaks records, Biden takes action: Hodler's Digest, Jan. 17-23
Coin Telegraph - 23 Jan 2021 21:18
The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more -- one week on Cointelegraph in one link!
Purging Today's Freedom Activists: Why Big Tech's Censorship Isn't Directed Solely at Trump Supporters
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jan 2021 20:30
There’s been a lot of unrest in the U.S. and just before the presidential election’s electoral vote, Big Tech took action and censored a great number of individuals and even competing social media platforms. Moreover...
Valkyrie Digital Assets Files for Bitcoin ETF
Coin Desk - 23 Jan 2021 18:17
The Valkyrie Bitcoin Trust would be listed on the NYSE and Coinbase Custody Trust Co. would serve as custodian.
Amid blackouts and police raids, Iran weighs benefits of Bitcoin mining
Coin Telegraph - 23 Jan 2021 18:01
A country where Bitcoin once looked primed to flourish is now attempting to scapegoat the cryptocurrency.
Crypto Crime Fell Sharply to Only 0.3% of All Cryptocurrency Activity in 2020
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jan 2021 17:15
A study by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis finds that cryptocurrency-related crime has fallen significantly. The criminal share of all crypto activity fell to just 0.34% in 2020. This contradicts recent statements ...
Panamanian Lawmakers to Hold Discussions on Regulating Cryptocurrencies in the Country
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jan 2021 15:15
Panamanian lawmakers will start to analyze a draft bill that seeks to regulate cryptocurrencies in the nation. Local deputy (MP) Rolando Rodríguez presented the bill to the Commerce Commission of Panama’s National Ass...
Analysts warn of 'institutional exhaustion' with Bitcoin price back below $32K
Coin Telegraph - 23 Jan 2021 14:30
The Coinbase premium has returned, but why is the price of Bitcoin still struggling to stay above $32,000?
Regulators Ponder Strategy As Bitcoin & Co Are Too Large to Ignore
Crypto News - 23 Jan 2021 14:00
Source: Adobe/Jon Le-Bon The writing is on the wall: regulation is coming for crypto. While a small handful of nations have already introduced specific cryptoasset legislation over the past few years, it looks as though ...
Green Markets, Red Markets, Meh Markets and 20 Crypto Jokes
Crypto News - 23 Jan 2021 13:00
This was quite a week for ethereum which reached its ATH territory in USD, though it remained far from its ATH against BTC. But some mining pools banded together to try and stop the EIP 1559. Meanwhile, as the bitcoin sn...
Believing, not seeing: Institutions still predict $100K Bitcoin price
Coin Telegraph - 23 Jan 2021 10:43
Even though Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim its recent high of $42,000, projections of BTC reaching $100,000 still seem achievable to some.
Premium on Grayscale's GBTC Drops as Reports of New Trusts Emerge: Chinese Crypto Community Unhappy
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jan 2021 09:15
Following the recent bitcoin price pullback, the latest Skew data now indicates that the premium rate on Grayscale’s GBTC is under 10%. The lower rate comes just weeks after the premium peaked at 41% towards the end of...
Montana County to Hold Public Hearings on Zoning Rules for Crypto Miners Amid Growing Complaints
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jan 2021 06:00
Another U.S. county is facing troubles related to crypto mining activities within its territory. This time, the second-largest county in Montana is the protagonist of the story, who will look forward to revisiting local ...
Digital Yuan Compatible with at Least Eight Chinese Bank Platforms
Crypto News - 23 Jan 2021 03:00
As many as eight commercial Chinese banks may be working on their own digital yuan wallets or banking platforms that can interoperate with the token, with banking groups outside the "big four" also set to roll out their ...
DeFi surge, rising TVL and new partnerships underpin Ren's 100% rally
Coin Telegraph - 23 Jan 2021 01:20
The DeFi boom and search for projects offering interoperability recently sent Ren's price and total value locked to new all-time highs.
Bitcoin Core Lead Maintainer Steps Back, Encourages Decentralization
Coin Desk - 23 Jan 2021 00:34
"One thing is clear: this is a serious project now, and we need to start taking decentralization seriously," said Wladimir van der Laan.
Vaneck Files for Crypto ETF That Gives Investors Exposure to Equity in Digital Asset Companies
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jan 2021 00:30
The exchange-traded fund provider, Vaneck has filed for a Digital Asset ETF, which aims to hold equity in companies that generate revenue from cryptocurrency services. The latest ETF filing is different from the fund Van...
Bitcoin Developers Weigh the Costs of Defying White Paper Copyright Claim
Coin Desk - 23 Jan 2021 00:16
Should anyone in an open source community have to bear the legal brunt of a seemingly senseless lawsuit?