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Weird Flex: OKEx Refuses to #DelistBSV, SBI Holdings Delists Bitcoin Cash Instead
By CCN: It seems the Crypto Twitter movement to eradicate Bitcoin SV from all exchanges has not been totally successful. In a significant blow, massive veteran exchange OKEx has opted to keep Bitcoin SV on its platform, writing: “According to the OKEx Token Delisting and Hiding Guideline, BSV currently does not meet our delisting criteria. дальше »
2019-4-16 19:40 | |
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Light Client Launch: Parity Releases Desktop Wallet Beta, v0.3 Fether
On April 9, 2019, Parity Technologies’ UX lead Thibaut Sardan announced the beta launch of the company’s light client. Instead of downloading the entire Ethereum blockchain, Fether offers users a much quicker experience by relying on full nodes rather than direct interaction with the blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-12 23:00 | |
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Electrum Servers Remain Under Sustained DoS Attack
Electrum servers are still under a sustained Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack. The wallet developers announced the issue on April 7, 2018. In correspondence with Bitcoin Magazine, Electrum developer Thomas Voegtlin speculated that the attack may be a form of retaliation from a phishing attacker who has been targeting Electrum in recent weeks. дальше »
2019-4-11 21:47 | |
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Star eToro Bitcoin Trader Sees New Buying Cycle As Resilience Grows
The star crypto trader on global investment platform eToro isn’t downhearted because he is no longer a crypto millionaire. Instead, Jay Smith is feeling the rejuvenating warmth of the crypto spring as it thaws out. дальше »
2019-4-7 21:08 | |
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Former Bitcoin Core Developer Files Defamation Lawsuit After Being Accused of Multiple Mishaps
Peter Todd is known for his former work with Bitcoin Core as a developer and cryptography consultant, but not most recently. Instead, news outlets are all over the recent allegations against him for rape and sexual assault. дальше »
2019-4-7 17:16 | |
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Crypto Hero? Retiring CFTC Chief Bites Back at Anti-Bitcoin Bullies
The CFTC chief delivered more than an earful about the way some outsiders really feel about bitcoin. J. Christopher Giancarlo, chairman of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is nearing retirement when his term ends later this month. дальше »
2019-4-6 02:30 | |
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Op Ed: Why Bitcoin’s “Toxic” Maximalism Makes Sense
Over the years, Bitcoin has gained a reputation for having a “toxic” community of users around it. This accusation is mostly thrown at Bitcoin by proponents of altcoins and those who have supported various Bitcoin hard fork attempts in the past. дальше »
2019-4-5 16:23 | |
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Billionaire Mike Novogratz Slams Litecoin: ‘Buy Bitcoin Instead’
Coinspeaker Billionaire Mike Novogratz Slams Litecoin: ‘Buy Bitcoin Instead’Litecoin retreats from the high close to $100 and gets stuck in a range. Sell Litecoin and buy Bitcoin, says Galaxy digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz. дальше »
2019-4-5 14:37 | |
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Bitcoin Price Careens Lower But Bullish Trend Survives
The bitcoin price on Thursday depreciated as much as 10. 33-percent against the US dollar. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low at $4,833 in an interim bearish correction. It was already trending inside an overbought zone when the downside action started. дальше »
2019-4-5 01:00 | |
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Hacked Bitcoin Exchange Bithumb Tells Traders to Halt Deposits
Bithumb, the exchange recently hacked last week to the tune of around $20 million, sent out an e-mail this morning asking customers to cease making deposits until further notice. The exchange reiterates its claim that no customer funds are lost. дальше »
2019-4-4 18:33 | |
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Crypto Legend Bashes Litecoin After Rally Near $100, Buy Bitcoin Instead
Last year, Charlie Lee, the creator of Litecoin, sold all his LTC holdings in a now-infamous move. While the crypto insider attributed this sudden move, which came as Bitcoin (BTC) effectively peaked, to a bid to avoid conflicts of interest, affirming that he believes in the cryptocurrency of his creation, many called for Litecoin to. дальше »
2019-4-4 15:50 | |
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Indian entrepreneur implicated in $300 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme gets bail
Amit Bhardwaj, a man accused of running a $300-million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, has reportedly been granted bail on medical grounds, citing a deteriorating kidney condition. The former entrepreneur, who was arrested in Bangkok last year, was reportedly admitted into Apollo Hospital in India, maintaning he needed regular dialysis treatment to treat his condition. дальше »
2019-4-4 13:46 | |
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Earn Bitcoin Playing RPG Games
Instead of spending hours and hours locked away in your room playing RPG for the good (or bad) of your health, how does earning Bitcoin whilst playing your RPG games sound? Believe it or not, this is eminently doable, with a range of games out there allowing you to do just that. дальше »
2019-4-4 13:25 | |
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In Plain English: SEC Publishes Guidance on Tokens as Securities
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an investment contract framework for digital assets, which is intended to give crypto companies guidance as to whether a cryptocurrency is a security. дальше »
2019-4-4 22:02 | |
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Netzmedian pulls April Fools’ Day prank; will not pay its employees in Bitcoin
Netzmedian is not paying Bitcoins to its employees. The crypto community, including several prominent media houses, fell for an April Fools’ Day prank after reports surfaced that the Swiss publishing house, Netzmedian, was paying its employees in Bitcoins instead of fiat. дальше »
2019-4-3 02:30 | |
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Bitcoin Adoption: Swiss Publishing Company Ditches Fiat for Cryptocurrency Salary Payments
Netzmedien AG, a Swiss-based publishing house announced on April 1, 2019, that it will no longer pay salaries in fiat, but instead, employees will be paid in bitcoin. With this, Netzmedien AG has become the latest company to adopt the emerging trend of cryptocurrency salary payments, with plans to even include more token options inRead More дальше »
2019-4-2 13:00 | |
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Buzzex Global Crypto Exchange Announces Start of Trading Operations
Bitcoin Press Release: UK-based crypto exchange platform Buzzex has just announced the start of trading on its’ platform, alongside many developments, competitions, and programs. Friday 29th March, 2019, London, United Kingdom – Buzzex is a new secure digital asset trading platform, built by a group of traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts, which boasts some unique features. дальше »
2019-4-1 10:20 | |
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Indian Authorities May Not Unban Bitcoin or Regulate Cryptos Until After the Elections
India has shown a harsh and draconian stance towards bitcoin and other digital assets in recent times by mandating financial institutions in the state to desist from servicing crypto-linked businesses earlier in 2018, instead of formulating rules to govern its cryptospace. дальше »
2019-3-31 19:10 | |
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Mt. Gox: Tokyo prosecutors drop embezzlement charges against Mark Karpeles
Embezzlement charges against Mark Karpeles, former CEO of the infamous Bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, have been dropped, reported The Mainichi. Tokyo prosecutors had previously leveled charges of fraud, embezzlement and breach of trust on Karpeles. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:45 | |
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Op Ed: Answering 10 Common Questions About Cryptocurrency and Taxes
Depending on what country you live in, your cryptocurrency will be subject to different tax rules. The questions below address implications within the United States, specifically, but similar issues arise around the world. дальше »
2019-3-29 18:20 | |
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There’s a Niche Market Where Bitcoin Can Beat Visa and MasterCard: Peter Todd
The recent 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo witnessed an interesting panel discussion on Bitcoin’s possible rivals in the long run. Instead of narrowing down its focus on possible competitions emanating from other cryptocurrencies, the panel made an attempt to figure Bitcoin’s long-term potential as a financial instrument. дальше »
2019-3-27 19:59 | |
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Weiss So Serious? Crypto Ratings Founder On Why Grades Are No Joke
In an industry that defines an early-adopter as someone who discovered Bitcoin in 2014, Martin Weiss is an anomaly. He’s not a Wall Street wannabe looking for a quick buck. Or a developer with a passion for blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-3-26 16:06 | |
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Tether’s Lack of Fiat Backing Could be Catastrophic for Bitcoin, Analyzing USDT’s Troubling Terms of Service
Tether, the market-leading stablecoin in both market capitalization and controversy, made changes to its legal terms of service that indicate that USDT is not fully backed one-to-one by US dollar reserves. дальше »
2019-3-26 10:42 | |
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Binance Launchpad Incorporates New Token Sale Format
Binance Launchpad, the exclusive token sale platform from the stables of Binance cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that the token sale events on the platform will no longer be conducted on a first-come-first-served basis. дальше »
2019-3-26 06:00 | |
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Peter Todd Says Western Union is Bitcoin’s Biggest Rival at 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo
During a panel at the 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo, Peter Todd explained that Bitcoin’s main competitor is Western Union. During the panel, participants discussed the utility that Bitcoin has for financial activities around the world compared to traditional systems. дальше »
2019-3-26 03:31 | |
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Op Ed: With Bitcoin, Anarchy Is the Point, Not the Problem
Last week, there was a panel at SXSW that was effectively a debate on the merits of permissioned blockchains versus permissionless systems like Bitcoin. I listened to the entire audio of the panel discussion, after Programming Bitcoin author Jimmy Song tweeted it out the other day, and I thought he did an awesome job of pointing out the key value proposition of Bitcoin and why it is not worth comparing to permissioned systems. дальше »
2019-3-23 17:29 | |
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Lightning Loop Lets Users Empty Lightning Channels Without Closing Them
Lightning Labs, the development team working to grow the Lightning Network, just released the alpha version of a new protocol called Lightning Loop. Lightning Loop is designed to give users the ability to deposit and withdraw bitcoin from their payment channels (the two-way payment gateways that allow users to send and receive funds to and from each other) without closing these channels entirely. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:32 | |
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Israeli Court Rules Against One-Size-Fits-All Bitcoin Ban by Bank
An Israeli court ruled on March 17, 2019, that banks can't enforce a blanket ban against all accounts linked to cryptocurrency. Instead, the court said, banks need to consider the specific type and scope of crypto-related activity before determining whether or not to open an account. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:53 | |
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75% of Bitcoin Exchanges Report ‘Suspicious’ Crypto Trading Volumes: Research
A site called TheTie released a report today that estimates over 86% of all reported Bitcoin exchange volume is suspicious, while 75% of exchanges report extremely dubious volumes. The research uses a different formula than other reports have: it values each website’s visitors and compares that value to the reported figures. дальше »
2019-3-19 23:53 | |
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Bitcoin Ransomware Cripples Boston Legal System for Two Weeks
Boston public defenders suffered a ransomware attack some weeks back but have chosen not to send the bitcoin demanded by the attacker. Instead, they decided to use back-ups to restore services. The Committee oversees public defenders in Boston. дальше »
2019-3-15 20:33 | |
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Blockstream’s Satellite Messaging API Is Now Available on Mainnet
Blockstream has launched its satellite messaging application programming interface (API) on mainnet. Essentially, this means users can now broadcast data via the company’s satellite network and pay with Lightning payments. дальше »
2019-3-14 22:15 | |
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Blocktream’s Satellite Messaging API Is Now Available on Mainnet
Blockstream has launched its satellite messaging application programming interface (API) on mainnet. Essentially, this means users can now broadcast data via the company’s satellite network and pay with Lightning payments. дальше »
2019-3-14 22:15 | |
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Blockstream Debuts User-Friendly Liquid Bitcoin Sidechain Wallet
Blockstream has announced the release of its Liquid Bitcoin (L-BTC) sidechain wallet for everyday users. The Bitcoin infrastructure developer says the sidechain wallet offers greater ease in L-BTC transactions instead of the more technical command line protocols. дальше »
2019-3-13 12:00 | |
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New Rutgers Bitcoin Study: Cryptocurrency Trading is a Problem for Regular Gamblers
When it comes to cryptocurrency, the volatility of the market leaves some investors nervous, leading them to hold their crypto assets instead of trading and spending them. However, the industry thrives on these volumes, often pushing up the price of various tokens. дальше »
2019-3-12 04:27 | |
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Proposed Texas Bill Would Require ID Verification for Crypto Use
A bill proposed by the Texas legislature will require that all receivers of cryptocurrency in regular transactions verify the identity of the cryptocurrency sender before accepting any payment. дальше »
2019-3-12 01:04 | |
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Research: Ethereum’s new economic model not ‘lucrative enough’ to keep it secure
There’s a monumental shift planned for the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Ethereum is edging closer to its new consensus algorithm, which promises to fix the platform’s scalability and transaction throughput bottlenecks – but a new industry report claims it might not work. дальше »
2019-3-7 18:15 | |
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$6 Billion Crypto Surge Propels Bitcoin Toward Key Hurdle
The cryptocurrency market surged by $6 billion on Tuesday, propelling litecoin to a new yearly high and launching bitcoin one step closer to a major hurdle it needs to cross before it can slay its historic bear market. дальше »
2019-3-6 01:28 | |
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S&P 500 Analysis Has An Epic Fail Incoming While China Expected To Drive 27% Of Global Growth
“An Earth-Shattering Bear Market Is Likely To Ensue” Says Technical Analyst About S&P This time the technical analyst, Magic has taken a bearish view and that too of the S&P instead of his usual bullish projection of Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-5 23:11 | |
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Coinbase CEO Admits ‘Diligence’ Failing, Boots Ex-Hacking Team Employees
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has responded to criticisms about betraying the values of Bitcoin and crypto more broadly with its recent acquisition of Neutrino. Those Neutrino team members who previously worked at Hacking Team will “transition out of Coinbase,” the chief executive said late Monday. дальше »
2019-3-5 22:20 | |
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Billionaire Eugene Kaspersky: World Isn’t Ready for Bitcoin Yet
Billionaire Eugene Kaspersky says bitcoin is a brilliant innovation, but the world is not ready for cryptocurrency just yet. However, the CEO of Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab believes that will change — in 100 years. дальше »
2019-3-5 20:22 | |
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Indian Official Tries to Condemn Bitcoin by Calling it a Shiny Toy But Ends Up Praising It Instead
An advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India wants the government and regulators to treat bitcoin like a shiny new toy. Abraham C Mathews said in an opinion column published Monday that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had no structure in place to enforce crypto regulations – even if it wanted to. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:13 | |
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Bitcoin is the ‘Elephant-Sized’ Investment Warren Buffett Should Make
You could say Warren Buffett is loaded for bear. The “Oracle of Omaha” says he’d like to make permanent investments in U. S. companies with decent long term prospects, but not while the U. дальше »
2019-3-2 19:30 | |
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Op Ed: Defining Decentralization: How Ambiguity Continues to Divide Crypto
There are many keywords in blockchain, but few spark as much emotion as “decentralization. ” For many of us, it was the dream of decentralization that inspired us to embark into the industry in the first place — the driving force encouraging us to explore the many industries and practice areas that could be positively impacted by this technology. дальше »
2019-3-1 19:43 | |
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Bitcoin Price to Fluctuate Between $3K to $5K in 2019, Says Justin Sun
TRON founder, Justin Sun, says the bear market is over but that Bitcoin will trade in a tight range in 2019. Bitcoin Will Trade Between $3,000 and $5,000 Speaking to Huoxing24, Sun declared that the cryptocurrency bear market was over. дальше »
2019-2-27 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin SV and Enjin Coin FOMO Leads Crypto Markets Back Over $130 Billion
Crypto markets have not tumbled further into the digital abyss as many had predicted. Instead they have made a slight rebound from Sunday’s epic dump in which $17 billion left the space. Total crypto market. дальше »
2019-2-27 08:50 | |
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QuadrigaCX and the Million Dollar Questions: What We Do and Don’t Know
QuadrigaCX Exchange’s founder, Gerald Cotten, passed away more than two months ago, and with his death, the keys to the exchange’s cold storage allegedly went to the grave with him. дальше »
2019-2-26 22:21 | |
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