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Tether bombshell leads to 5% wipeout of bitcoin, can the market recover?
On Apr. 25, the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James alleged iFinex, the company behind Bitfinex and Tether, of misusing $900 million of Tether’s cash reserves to hide an $850 million loss. дальше »
2019-4-26 02:50 | |
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Yelp’s “Accepts Cryptocurrency” tag could be a win for mass adoption
Yelp introduced a new search tag that allows users to tag and search vendors who accept cryptocurrency for payment. The tag is labeled ‘Accepts Cryptocurrency,’ and when applied only merchants who accept crypto payments are shown in a particular region. дальше »
2019-4-25 14:02 | |
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Brave launches world’s first privacy-focused browser that pays users crypto to view ads
Web users can now get paid in Basic Attention Token (BAT) for viewing ads as Brave Technologies has launched its long-awaited ad platform which compensates users for watching ads. The new platform which went live today reportedly counts among its advertisers brands like Vice, Home Chef, ConsenSys, Ternio BlockCard, MyCrypto, eToro, BuySellAds, TAP Network, The […] The post Brave launches world’s first privacy-focused browser that pays users crypto to view ads appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-4-25 23:49 | |
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Bitcoin up 40% within one month, potential triggers and predictions
The bitcoin price has surged by a staggering 40 percent in the past 30 days. What’s causing the new wave of momentum and interest in BTC? While the initial 20 percent BTC rally the first week of April, which pushed its price from$4,200 to $5,000, was considered positive upside movement by many. дальше »
2019-4-24 02:43 | |
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Is Nasdaq about to introduce Bitcoin?
It’s no secret that there is a growing interest among institutional investors for Bitcoin. Just as the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is reportedly eyeing a BitLicense for its cryptocurrency exchange Bakkt, just a few months ago, Nasdaq launched Brave New Coin’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Liquidity Indexes (BLX and ELX). дальше »
2019-4-23 19:30 | |
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Understanding Vitalik Buterin’s proposal to change Ethereum’s future staking rewards
Vitalik Buterin recently proposed a new reward scheme for staking Ethereum for when the protocol transitions to proof-of-stake consensus. The new scheme would provide scaling rewards based on the total amount of ETH locked up in staking. дальше »
2019-4-23 09:44 | |
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Prominent investor thinks bitcoin will hit $1 trillion capitalization in next bull market
Chris Burniske—former crypto lead at ARK Invest and a partner at Placeholder, a crypto venture capital partnership based in New York with $150 million in capital under management—believes the market cap of bitcoin will surpass $1 trillion during the next bull market. дальше »
2019-4-21 02:47 | |
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New York BitLicense could convince the CFTC to greenlight Bakkt
Bakkt, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform led by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is reportedly considering obtaining a New York BitLicense. Because the CFTC is reluctant to approve its bitcoin futures, sources close to the matter said that Bakkt believes the New York license will help ease the Commission’s concerns. дальше »
2019-4-20 22:38 | |
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ArcBlock tackles blockchain scalability by leveraging decentralized cloud computing
ArcBlock has recently released the next milestone in its roadmap—ABT Node, which combines the worlds of cloud computing and decentralized blockchains. CEO Robert Mao and marketing lead Matthew McKinney describe the new update in an interview with CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-4-18 02:51 | |
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Cardano debuts IOHK Summit in Miami as new Shelley specifications released
The specifications for Shelley, Cardano’s newest update that aims to bring full decentralization to the platform, have finally been revealed. IOHK, the company behind Shelley, announced the key specifications that deal with everything from the design for the delegation and incentive mechanism to ledger rules. дальше »
2019-4-18 23:20 | |
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Breaking down Augur’s v2 prediction market upgrades—now using Ethereum stablecoin Dai
Augur, a blockchain-based prediction marketplace, recently released its v2 upgrade, introducing a wide array of new features including Maker Dai integration, important bug fixes, and use-it-or-lose-it forking for REP. дальше »
2019-4-17 04:32 | |
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Block Producers change EOS constitution following voting gridlock
The long-awaited EOS user agreement was signed by 21 of the network’s 30 Block Producers following months of negotiation and debate following referendum gridlock. The new document replaces the much-criticised EOS interim constitution as the network’s governing document. дальше »
2019-4-15 08:36 | |
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Litecoin (LTC) hash rate hits record high: is it a crucial sign of confidence?
According to Litecoin.com and the data published by BitInfoCharts, the hash rate of Litecoin (LTC) achieved a new all-time high on April 8 at 359 terahash. The rapid increase in the hash rate of the Litecoin blockchain network, which represents computing power that protects and secures the protocol, comes amidst the demonstration of a strong […] The post Litecoin (LTC) hash rate hits record high: is it a crucial sign of confidence? appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-4-15 00:40 | |
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How some cryptocurrency exchanges incentivize wash trading
Exchanges are eager to increase their trading volume. Higher volume results in more liquidity, which attracts more traders and ultimately results in higher revenue. Although many in the industry have pointed out the flaws in these metrics, there is evidence that some exchanges are structured to encourage wash trading. дальше »
2019-4-15 22:00 | |
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Could the IEO be the new ICO?
Initial coin offerings—once the favorite method to raise money from investors and crypto enthusiasts—is being ousted by newer, more promising initial exchange offerings. How do the two methods differ and who exactly benefits? The Downfall of ICOs Raising money was among the first thing cryptocurrency entrepreneurs figured out as the young industry developed. дальше »
2019-4-12 13:20 | |
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Bittrex fails to obtain BitLicense, New York regulators cite poor internal controls
US cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex had its BitLicense application rejected by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) after years of scrutiny. The agency rejected the application because of alleged deficiencies in anti-money laundering practices alongside poor due diligence over token launches, among other shortcomings. дальше »
2019-4-11 10:22 | |
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Bitcoin network surpasses 400M transactions, community celebrates major milestone
The number of transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain ledger has surpassed 400 million with block 570,761. These transactions were made during the bitcoin’s ten years of existence and were celebrated across the Bitcoin community. дальше »
2019-4-10 22:34 | |
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Coinbase Pro announces support for EOS (EOS), Maker (MKR), and Augur (REP)
On Monday, Apr. 8, San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the addition of EOS (EOS), Maker (MKR), and Augur (REP) to its professional trading platform, Coinbase Pro. Coinbase Pro’s New Additions EOS (EOS): EOS is a blockchain protocol that enables horizontal scaling of decentralized applications, allowing developers to efficiently create high performance distributed applications. дальше »
2019-4-9 23:07 | |
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U.S. is Falling Behind in Crypto Exchange Volume: Regulation to Blame?
Despite being home to the NYSE and NASDAQ, which comfortably lead the rest of the planet in terms of exchange volumes, the U. S. has conceded its initial crypto exchange leadership position to Asia. дальше »
2019-4-5 02:33 | |
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U.S. is falling behind in crypto exchange volume: is regulation to blame?
Despite being home to the NYSE and NASDAQ, which comfortably lead the rest of the planet in terms of exchange volumes, the U. S. has conceded its initial crypto exchange leadership position to Asia. дальше »
2019-4-5 02:33 | |
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Cardano provides new details on how users will earn Ada through staking pools
As Cardano transitions from Ouroboros Classic to its Ouroboros Genesis consensus algorithm, staking functionality will be enabled for general users, and with it, opportunities to earn interest on Ada holdings. дальше »
2019-4-4 10:47 | |
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Could Bitcoin’s halving push its price to $55,000? One quant thinks so
Bitcoin’s upcoming 2020 halving, which would halve block rewards from BTC mining, could allegedly be the event that pushes the coin to new highs. According to one crypto quant, the halving could push bitcoin’s price to $55,000. дальше »
2019-4-4 22:20 | |
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Two new cryptocurrency bills from US Congress aim to create competitive regulation and prevent market manipulation
Two pro-cryptocurrency bills were introduced to the US House requesting the CFTC, in consultation with the SEC, produce reports to inform lawmakers about crypto. The bills aim to gather information on how to encourage adoption of cryptocurrencies, create more competitive regulation, improve laws for crypto exchanges, and prevent price manipulation. дальше »
2019-4-2 14:25 | |
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Brave’s New ‘BAT Community’ Unites Basic Attention Token Fans and Content Creators
Brave browser recently launched BATCommunity. org, a new community hub for Basic Attention Token (BAT) fans and online content creators. The hub features the latest BAT news, community forums, a knowledge-base, and a global meetups directory. дальше »
2019-3-31 09:45 | |
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Microsoft and T-Mobile Join the Cascadia Blockchain Council
Microsoft and T-Mobile have joined a group of entrepreneurs, institutions, and other tech giants to create a new hub for the booming blockchain industry in the Pacific Northwest. According to a report from GeekWire, the lot have joined the Cascadia Blockchain Council in order to give blockchain organizations a unified voice around public policy and […] The post Microsoft and T-Mobile Join the Cascadia Blockchain Council appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-3-30 23:23 | |
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TF Blockchain Opens New Chapters In Portland and Vancouver, Austin Next
TF Blockchain is bringing its blockchain conferences across North America with new chapters in Vancouver (BC), Seattle (WA), Portland (OR), and Austin (TX). CryptoSlate interviewed Preet Deol, the Vancouver chapter director, to determine what factors differentiate TF Blockchain from other conferences. дальше »
2019-3-28 16:50 | |
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CoinMarketCap Admits Reports on Fake Exchange Volume Valid, Adds Data Transparency Features
CoinMarketCap, the leading cryptocurrency market data aggregator, has responded to the report recently published by Bitwise which showed evidence of fake volume reported from exchanges. The aggregator confirmed the concerns raised in the report are “valid” and has announced plans to integrate new features into the website that would help bring more transparency and accuracy. дальше »
2019-3-28 12:50 | |
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LocalBitcoins Introduces New Verifications, Reducing Anonymity, After EU Regulation
LocalBitcoins, one of the oldest peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange platforms, will be taking steps to change its anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) policies. The move follows the introduction of new regulation from Finland’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), where the company is based. дальше »
2019-3-28 10:53 | |
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Browser Extension Aims to Identify Cryptocurrency Tribalism on Twitter
A new browser extension called “Coinflict of Interest” was recently launched on GitHub and it aims to solve the problem of transparency on Crypto Twitter. Created by an open-source developer, Coinflict of Interest exposes bias towards certain coins among well-known figures in the crypto industry, helping people differentiate between truthful and sponsored content. дальше »
2019-3-27 09:40 | |
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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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Cardano’s 1.5 Mainnet Release Successful, Progress Towards New Proof-of-Stake Protocol
Cardano has successfully deployed its 1. 5 mainnet, bringing the protocol a step closer to proof-of-stake consensus that “matches the security guarantees of proof-of-work protocols such as Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-3-21 13:50 | |
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The Cryptocurrency Down Market: Don’t Lose Sight of Fundamentals
We are now entering the sixth month of the seemingly never-ending bearish market that has become the new norm within the crypto world. Regardless of whether you see this current market as a market correction, a new phase in crypto, or something in-between, the reality is that we are now in a very different position […] The post The Cryptocurrency Down Market: Don’t Lose Sight of Fundamentals appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-3-19 23:00 | |
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Chicago Board Options Exchange Delists Bitcoin Futures
Documents from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) show that no new contracts were added for its “XBT” Bitcoin futures for March 2019, effectively delisting the BTC derivative. The Chicago Future Exchange (CFE) has effectively delisted its bitcoin futures according to a Mar. дальше »
2019-3-16 04:34 | |
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Scam Emails and Clipboard Hijackers Proliferate to Pilfer Bitcoin
Receiving Bitcoin investment related emails could cause a Windows clipboard hijacker to be installed on your computer, researchers warn. The new malware spam campaign that aims to steal bitcoins from its victims is currently underway; it’s still unknown how many devices are affected. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:35 | |
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Tether’s New Update Suggests USDT Is Not 100% Backed With Fiat
Tether, the company behind one of the biggest and most widely used stablecoins on the market (USDT), has updated the terms on its website to further clarify how their reserves work. The small update, however, suggested that its USDT coin is not 100 percent backed by US dollars, a claim many have come to criticize. дальше »
2019-3-15 22:45 | |
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Coinbase Custody Unveils New Cold Storage Cryptocurrency Trades
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the US, announced that its Coinbase Custody service is now directly integrated with the company’s newly launched OTC desk. Custody clients will be able to complete trades directly from cold storage, the company said in its release, adding that it was a service many of its users […] The post Coinbase Custody Unveils New Cold Storage Cryptocurrency Trades appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-3-15 04:00 | |
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Now on Slack: Blockfolio Signal Links Senior-Level Leaders of Cryptocurrency Projects with Users
Blockfolio unveiled a new Slack integration for Blockfolio Signal, a communications platform built exclusively for cryptocurrency teams to connect with their communities. The integration allows project teams, traders, and enthusiasts to remain informed through the convenience of a Slack channel. дальше »
2019-3-13 22:00 | |
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TRON’s BitTorrent Announces Incentive Plans to Increase BTT Adoption Among Its “1 Billion Computer Installed Base”
BitTorrent, one of the most widely used peer-to-peer sharing platforms in the world, has launched three new programs that aim to incentivize the use of BTT coin, the company announced on Mar. 6th. дальше »
2019-3-7 22:26 | |
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TRON Partners with Tether to Launch TRC20 Version of USDT Stablecoin
The TRON Foundation has partnered with Tether to introduce Tether’s USDT on the TRON Network, making the popular stablecoin accessible to TRON’s userbase. According to the March 4th press release from Tether, the implementation is planned for launch in April of 2019. дальше »
2019-3-5 23:23 | |
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Reaches 30K Channels and 7K Nodes with Support from Jack Dorsey
The Bitcoin Lightning Network has seen strong growth, surpassing 30,000 channels and close to 7,000 nodes in 2019. The network has reached new levels of capacity, currently supporting 738 BTC. When combined with endorsements from Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, support for the network doesn’t seem to be slowing down. дальше »
2019-3-5 01:20 | |
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Basic Attention Token Now Redeemable at Over 250,000 Brands Including Amazon, Starbucks, Uber, and Apple
Brave users can now redeem Basic Attention Token for real-world rewards from over 250,000 brands including Amazon, Apple, Starbucks, and Uber. The new feature comes from a partnership, announced Feb. дальше »
2019-2-28 02:35 | |
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Stablecoin Classifications, Regulations, and Tax Implications from a Certified Public Accountant
Stablecoins are the latest innovation to emerge over the past year and have the potential to revolutionize not only virtual currency markets but to also become a new mechanism for worldwide commerce. дальше »
2019-2-27 14:58 | |
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Bahrain Introduces Comprehensive Set of Cryptocurrency Regulations
The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued one of the most comprehensive set of cryptocurrency regulations in the Middle East, including rules on licensing, governance, and risk management for the new asset class. дальше »
2019-2-26 13:18 | |
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Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Will Support Cryptocurrency Key Storage
Samsung, the largest smartphone manufacturer in the world by market share, announced that its new Galaxy S10 smartphone will include a feature for securely storing cryptocurrency private keys through its “blockchain-enabled” mobile services. дальше »
2019-2-23 10:57 | |
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Bitmain Launches New Energy-Efficient 7nm ASIC Chip for Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash
Bitmain, the largest mining hardware manufacturer in the world, has launched a new 7nm ASIC mining chip which achieves new levels of performance, chip size, and energy efficiency for mining Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). дальше »
2019-2-20 03:41 | |
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NEO Establishes US Foothold in Seattle, Mission to Become “Number One Blockchain by 2020”
NEO announced it has established a foothold in the US market with a new office in Seattle, Washington. In an interview, Da Hongfei explains what separates NEO from Ethereum and Bitcoin—and he asserts why he believes NEO could become the number one blockchain by 2020. дальше »
2019-2-19 16:44 | |
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Luxembourg’s New Bill Affords Blockchain Transactions the Same Protections as Traditional Ones
Luxembourg lawmakers passed a new blockchain bill into law, giving transactions completed via distributed ledger the same legal status as those done via traditional means. Luxembourg is one of the more forward-thinking in terms of blockchain adoption. дальше »
2019-2-16 11:59 | |
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Nasdaq Will Provide Real-Time Bitcoin and Ethereum Index Information
Nasdaq, the second-largest stock market in the world, will bolster its crypto offering with new Bitcoin and Ethereum tracking indices on Feb. 25th. The Indices will offer real-time price updates, in thirty-second intervals, on the two cryptocurrencies for clients using Nasdaq’s Global Index Data Service. дальше »
2019-2-15 11:36 | |
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