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“Crypto Spring” May Be Back, but Investors Should Remain Cautious
Is crypto spring finally here? Renowned venture capitalist and angel investor, Fred Wilson, believes it just may be, as he mentioned in a blog post, May 15, 2019. His fund, Union Square Ventures (USV), is one of the most significant private investment funds in the space and has funded the likes of Blockstack, Coinbase, PolychainRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 09:00 | |
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Ethereum to Spend an Eye Popping $30 Million as Price Hits Its Stride
By CCN: The Ethereum Foundation announced it is committing $30 million over 12 months as it continues to build Ethereum 2. 0. The nonprofit is spreading the funds “on key projects across the ecosystem” with a focus on Ethereum 2. дальше »
2019-5-22 07:20 | |
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Tether Partly Backed by Bitcoin, Court Transcription Reveals
Tether, a stablecoin tied to the dollar that is meant to mediate the volatility of other cryptocurrencies, is partly backed by bitcoin. As detailed in court documents obtained by The Block, Tether admitted to using some of the cash reserves meant to back its stablecoin to purchase bitcoin, among other assets. дальше »
2019-5-22 23:02 | |
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Dutch Man Arrested for $111 Million Fake Mining Scheme
On March 21, 2019, Dutch news outlet NL Times reported that “Berry van M. ,” a 33-year-old Dutch businessman and the operator of now-defunct trading platform Koinz Trading, has been arrested on charges of deceiving investors with a bogus bitcoin mining scheme. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:56 | |
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Hedge Fund Execs Predict Bitcoin Price will Close 2019 at $9,659
The bitcoin price has surged a little above 114 percent in 2019 so far. But, according to a new poll, the cryptocurrency has extra fuel to sustain its upside action further. US comparison website Finder surveyed ten FinTech capitalists, including executives from hedge funds Arca and BitBull Capital, on Friday. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:07 | |
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Bitcoin ETFs still a mirage as SEC delays decision yet another time
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is still not keen on approving Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF). In a document published on May 20, the watchdog revealed it has delayed making a decision on an ETF proposal put forth by the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:21 | |
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Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Raises $6M Equity Funding In 2 Days
US bitcoin and crypto exchange Kraken has raised over $6. 5 million in a matter of days as part of a new equity sale, data has revealed. Kraken Fundraiser Hits $6. 55M According to a fundraising page on BnkToTheFuture, which Kraken is using to gather the funds, investors have already contributed €5. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:00 | |
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Leading ETF Authority Claims SEC Still Gathering Information on Bitcoin (BTC)
In a frustrating move for both institutional and retail investors, the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruled to delay its decision on Bitcoin ETFs–again. Since mid-2018, Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have been. дальше »
2019-5-21 04:26 | |
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SEC delays VanEck Bitcoin ETF decision days after delaying Bitwise proposed rule change
The Securities and Commission Exchange [SEC] has yet again delayed another Bitcoin ETF. This time around, the commission has decided to delay the VanEck Soldix Bitcoin ETF, one of the most awaited exchange-traded funds in the cryptocurrency community. дальше »
2019-5-20 21:52 | |
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During Bullish April, Fiat-to-Crypto Exchanges Outperform Crypto-to-Crypto
In its April 2019 Exchange Review, released on May 20, 2019, London-based crypto data analysis firm CryptoCompare found that fiat-to-crypto exchanges performed much better than crypto-to-crypto platforms did over the last month, as cryptocurrency prices rose across the board. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:48 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Devs Publish the First 3 of 3 Multi-Sig Schnorr Transaction
On May 15, the Bitcoin Cash network successfully upgraded by implementing Schnorr signatures, after which a few developers processed some basic Schnorr signatures. Then, on Saturday, May 18, software developers Chris Pacia, Mark Lundeberg, and Checksum0 performed the first multi-sig Schnorr signature on BCH and sent the funds to Freeross. дальше »
2019-5-20 00:45 | |
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HitBTC Rumoured to be Insolvent As Customers Decry Inability to Withdraw Crypto Funds
At the moment, Bitcoin is still at the center of a lot of market attention whether people are still excited about the Bull Run, shocked and a little anxious about the recent pullbacks or unfazed about all of these. дальше »
2019-5-19 14:38 | |
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BitMEX insurance funds bumps up by $5.5 million after Bitcoin recent crash
The recent crash of Bitcoin sent waves across crypto Twitter and there was widespread panic as enthusiasts half expected a major market crash. While some panicked, others remained calm and assessed the situation. дальше »
2019-5-18 16:30 | |
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Op Ed: A Summary of
In the latest on the ongoing legal dispute between the New York Attorney General (NYAG), cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, the New York Supreme Court has modified an April 24, 2019, preliminary injunction and now Bitfinex is allowed to continue using the Tether reserves that were loaned to it to maintain its ordinary course of business, such as paying employees and consultants. дальше »
2019-5-18 22:14 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Vigilante ‘Liquidates’ Upgraded Blockchain Attacker’s Funds
By CCN: An attempted disruption of the Bitcoin Cash blockchain resulted in a negative outcome for the attacker. A BCH tinkerer with Reddit username NilacTheGrim boasted yesterday that he had “liquidated” the crypto funds belonging to the would-be blockchain bandit. дальше »
2019-5-17 15:41 | |
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Debt-Ridden Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Suckers Hacked Customers Again
By CCN: Users of the New Zealand-based bitcoin exchange Cryptopia should expect more uncertainty in the coming months. In an update released earlier today following the announcement that it had gone into liquidation, Cryptopia has warned users that they may not get all their funds back, if at all. дальше »
2019-5-17 12:01 | |
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Legendary Investor Flips Bullish on Bitcoin, Saying It’s “Alive and Well”
It’s no secret that mainstream financial experts are seldomly big fans of cryptocurrency, and they are often one of the primary groups that vocalizes that largest amount of qualms with the nascent technologies. дальше »
2019-5-17 01:00 | |
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Shocking! ‘Bitcoin Wins the Trade War’ as Chinese Investors Pile In
By CCN: Bitcoin is on a tear as the price of the flagship cryptocurrency has gone supersonic in 2019. It is widely believed that bitcoin’s remarkable rally is a result of booming institutional interest in the cryptocurrency, as investors are looking for alternative asset classes to park their funds at a time when the stock market is in turmoil and the global economy is on edge. дальше »
2019-5-17 21:40 | |
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Blockstream CEO Says Binance’s BTC Blockchain Reorg Idea Could Erode The Bitcoin Network
The CEO of Blockstream, Adam Back, talked about Bitcoin (BTC) and the recent hack experienced by Binance, one of the most popular exchanges around the world. He specifically mentioned that the block reshuffling to recover the funds could completely harm the Bitcoin network. дальше »
2019-5-16 01:36 | |
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Tether and Bitfinex Ask New York Attorney General for Fund Accessibility
Attorneys for Tether and Bitfinex are hoping to get the former access to its reserves amid a legal dispute with New York Office of the Attorney General (NYOAG). In a letter sent to the New York County Supreme Court, attorneys representing iFinex (the parent organization of Bitfinex) and Tether took issue with the restrictions that had been placed on Tether's transactions with related parties as part of an ongoing case against them, stating that the NYOAG had no basis for disallowing tether (USDT) holders and other affiliated entities from redeeming their tokens. дальше »
2019-5-16 18:51 | |
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Crypto hedge funds managed to survive the 2018 bear market
Cryptocurrency hedge fund managed to survive the 2018 bear market that caused the price of Bitcoin to drop by over 70 percent. A report published by PwC and Elwood analyzed 150 crypto hedge funds that manage around $1 billion in digital assets and found that they suffered losses of only 47 percent. дальше »
2019-5-15 11:48 | |
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SEC Commissioner Says Time Is Right for Bitcoin ETFs — 3 Funds Pending
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing three bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one of which was filed last week to track the prices of two cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-5-15 05:30 | |
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BitGo Announces New Settlement System for Institutional Clients
Blockchain security company BitGo is launching a new service for institutional clients: a clearing and settlements system that operates off-chain. BitGo announced this new service in a press release on May 14, 2019, describing some of the features that this new system will have. дальше »
2019-5-15 23:44 | |
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Bitcoin Goliath: Grayscale’s Investment Report Shows A Positive Start To 2019
Grayscale, the digital currency investment firm, released its Q1 2019 Digital Asset Investment Report yesterday. The investment company founded by Barry Silbert, which is reputed to own approximately one percent of all the world’s bitcoin, recorded its first positive quarter since the end of 2017 for three of its funds. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:46 | |
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Grayscale Reports $3.2 Million Average Weekly Investments in Bitcoin Trust
The first quarter of 2019 was bullish for the digital asset management firm Grayscale Investments and the company is gearing up to have another run. According to a first quarter “Digital Asset Investment Report” from the company, published on May 13, 2019, product inflows from Grayscale Investments grew by 42 percent over Q4 2018. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:23 | |
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Prolific Blockstream Developer Talks New Merger and Bitcoin Lightning Network Features
There may be new Bitcoin Lightning Features on their way. Christina Decker, a lightening developer who helped engineer Blockstream, shared a proposal. The proposal will be elevated to the next stage at CoinDesk Consensus 2019 Conference. дальше »
2019-5-14 19:17 | |
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Hester Peirce Voices Support For Bitcoin ETF
During a fireside chat at Consensus, New York, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce spoke in support of a bitcoin ETF and encouraged the crypto community to continue to contact the SEC and explain the kind of security measures in place to keep funds safe. дальше »
2019-5-15 19:12 | |
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Crypto Hedge Funds Bought the F**king Dip During 2018’s Bitcoin Crash
By CCN: It seems bitcoin’s epic 72 percent price fall in 2018 didn’t deter wealthy investors. Crypto hedge funds reported a three-fold increase in assets under management (AuM) in 2018 despite the bear market. дальше »
2019-5-15 15:48 | |
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Bitcoin Holder’s Biggest Nightmare: How To Recover Funds In A BTC Wallet In A Few Simple Steps
Drafts (291)A Bitcoin Holder's Biggest Nightmare – How To Recover A Bitcoin Wallet In A few Simple Steps One of the worst nightmares for any HODL-er of Bitcoin is the idea of losing it or being locked out of your digital wallet. дальше »
2019-5-13 22:50 | |
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Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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Hedge Fund Bitcoin Buying Spree Accelerated 2400% in Q1: Grayscale
By CCN: The bitcoin price enjoyed a wildly-bullish start to 2019, and the flagship cryptocurrency’s winning streak shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. Hedge Funds Headline 42% Increase in Grayscale Inflows While cryptocurrency remains a retail-dominated market, data from investment firm Grayscale reveals that institutional investors continue to ramp up their exposure to the asset class. дальше »
2019-5-14 20:20 | |
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In Light of Tether’s Fractional Reserve, a Shadow of Fiatcoins’ Future
Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
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Binance updates dates for resuming deposit and withdrawals on the exchange after recent hack
Binance’s hack created quite a lot of buzz and also spread awareness about Bitcoin blockchain’s due to CZ’s comments to recover the lost funds. In a recent update on their official blog, the exchange revealed plans to resume deposit and withdrawals from Tuesday. дальше »
2019-5-13 20:55 | |
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Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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Figure Tech Debuts $1 Billion Blockchain Loan Facility in Partnership with Jefferies and WSFS Banking Services
According to a press release issued May 9, 2019, Figure Technologies in conjunction with Jefferies and WSFS Banking Services recently completed a $1 billion asset-based loan facility on the Provenance blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:00 | |
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The SEC Has a New Exchange Traded Fund Application to Review
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a new proposal from Crescent Crypto Index Services, a subsidiary of Crescent Asset Management, for the launch of a crypto-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2019-5-11 19:39 | |
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Billionaire Binance CEO Apologizes for Bitcoin Blockchain ‘Reorg’, a Dirty Word
By CCN: Binance has posted an update about the security breach which cost the exchange around $40 million worth of bitcoins. Binance CEO Throws Dirty Words Like “Reorg” The message is a personal message from CEO Changpeng Zhao, who makes a few confessions during the post. дальше »
2019-5-10 16:36 | |
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A Group of Major Crypto Traders Reportedly Considers Scammer Blacklist
Several major cryptocurrency traders have reportedly begun discussing plans to enact an industry-wide blacklist of suspicious actors, to stem the tide of scams, theft and fraud in the crypto space. дальше »
2019-5-10 15:52 | |
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U.S. SEC Receives New Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Application, Will This Be Approved This Time Around?
The SEC has been reluctant in considering ETF applications submitted to it since last year, citing several reasons for the delays. While they are at it, another application has just been filed by the United States Commodity Funds LLC (USCF). дальше »
2019-5-10 14:14 | |
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More than 7,000 Bitcoin stolen from Binance moved to seven BTC addresses
The attackers that stole over $41 million in Bitcoin from Binance have been erratically moving the funds from one address to another. However, as of May 9th, all of the funds have been consolidated into just seven addresses, each one holding around 1,000 bitcoins. дальше »
2019-5-10 23:21 | |
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Binance Hack Attacker Moves Stolen Bitcoin To Seven BTC Wallet Addresses
Binance Attacker Moves Stolen Bitcoin To Just Seven Addresses The cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hacked a few days ago and lost 7,074 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $40 million at the time of the attack. The hacker seems to be moving the fund to other addresses in an attempt to withdraw or obfuscate the funds that it […] дальше »
2019-5-9 20:46 | |
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Binance Hackers Stole Only Bitcoin For This One Important Reason
Hackers stole $40 million in Bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange Binance specifically because they trusted it most. ‘Bitcoin Ledger is the Most Immutable’ That was the conclusion circulating among the cryptocurrency community May 8 in the days after one of the world’s biggest trading platforms accepted it was unlikely to recover the funds and would need to repay users out of its own pocket. дальше »
2019-5-9 18:00 | |
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Bitfinex users unable to withdraw funds, $430 million drained from exchange cold wallets
An ongoing investigation into iFinex Inc. seems to have caused an exodus of traders out of Bitfinex. An increasing number of users report issues with withdrawing funds from the platform. Moreover, approximately $430 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum have exited the exchange’s cold wallets. дальше »
2019-5-9 17:35 | |
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Bitcoin Stolen in Binance Hack Moved to Seven Addresses
Funds stolen yesterday from cryptocurrency exchange Binance have been moved to seven bitcoin addresses
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Ransomware Crooks Cashed Out $16 Million from Defunct Bitcoin Exchange: Google Research
By CCN: In the two years leading up to 2018, a spate of ransomware attacks were analyzed in a report by a team of researchers hailing mostly from leading U. S. universities and Google. Results showed a conservative estimate of total funds stolen to be $16 million, with bitcoin providing a way for malicious actors to take payment from anywhere in the world. дальше »
2019-5-9 11:50 | |
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Verizon Security Report: 23 Percent of Data Breaches Carried Out by State-Sponsored Cybercrime Syndicates
A Verizon internet security report shows that state-sponsored hacking is becoming an increasingly larger part of global cybercrime, ZDNet reports, May 8, 2019. The Verizon report also showed that hackers prefer cryptocurrency to launder their stolen funds or to demand ransom payments. дальше »
2019-5-9 09:00 | |
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Binance Hacked for $40M, CEO Backpedals on Recoup Via Block Reorganization
Chinese crypto exchange Binance suffered a major hack on Tuesday, which the company’s CEO responded to by proposing a rollback of the Bitcoin blockchain to rectify — a suggestion that riled up the community. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:39 | |
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Craig Wright’s Wife Nets Legal Victory in Quest to Reclaim Lost Bitcoin
By CCN: Craig Wright’s wife, Ramona Ang, sued a Cypriot futures exchange, UFX, for closing her account in August 2017 and effectively throwing a wet blanket on her investment goals. The exchange also refused to allow her to withdraw the funds she had used to invest in Bitcoin futures. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:28 | |
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