2019-7-20 20:28 |
Acting similarly to a US-based stablecoin being backed by the US dollar, wrapped bitcoin, an Ethereum-based token backed by bitcoin and pegged to its value, has locked up 550 bitcoin in its protocol. origin »
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A new Initial Futures Offering (IFO) from CoinFLEX, a cryptocurrency futures and lending exchange, will be launched on Wednesday the 17th of July. CoinFLEX is backed by popular investor and Bitcoin bull, Roger Ver, as well as crypto investing firm, Polychain Capital.
2019-7-16 18:42 | |
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The cryptosphere was rubbing its hands with glee when U. S. president Donald Trump fired off a typically cantankerous tweetstorm on June 11 in which he took aim at Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and Libra.
2019-7-12 12:16 | |
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CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceGoldGram, the creator of the new digital asset-backed token GoldGramCoin (GGC), and R3, a leading developer of enterprise blockchain solutions, announced today that they have entered into a partnership program agreement to develop a native GoldGramCoin token for R3’s Corda blockchain platform.
2019-7-11 16:36 | |
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On Thursday, 4th of July 2019, Nordic Growth Market (NGM), a Swedish stock exchange, announced that it has listed Ether-based as well as Bitcoin mini futures. Vontobel, an investment bank, which recently launched tracker certificates on Litecoin, Ether, Bitcoin and Ripple will be backing the derivative products. Per the listing, Tommy Fransson, the deputy chief […]
2019-7-5 21:26 | |
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Cryptocurrency trading startup ErisX has received the regulatory approval from the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to offer Bitcoin-backed futures contracts to investors. The fintech firm announced in a Medium post published on July 2, 2019.
2019-7-2 17:00 | |
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On June 28, Bitcoin Cash proponent Javier Gonzalez announced the launch of an interesting protocol called the Bitcoin Mining Parliament (BMP). The theory behind BMP is backed by the concept of Nakamoto Consensus where “miners are the executive power of Bitcoin” and “any needed rules and incentives can be enforced with this consensus mechanism.
2019-7-2 19:10 | |
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On the first day of its token sale, the Dream Real project was backed by an anonymous Bitcoin whale, which is among the top 300 users with the largest Bitcoin wallets. The deal can be found here.
2019-6-29 13:34 | |
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The cryptocurrency industry today has everyone’s attention, with the present bull run pumping Bitcoin’s price and driving the market capitalization through the roof. A series of investors and analysts have predicted that the bullish momentum experienced by the market is currently more mature than the one in 2017.
2019-6-26 21:30 | |
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Coinspeaker Every Bitcoin Now Fully Backed by Gold and SilverMaya Preferred 223 announced that their ambitious plan to back Bitcoin with gold and silver has entered its final stage. Every Bitcoin Now Fully Backed by Gold and Silver
2019-6-27 15:21 | |
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Coinspeaker SEC Accepting Public Comments to Decide the Future of ETF Backed by Bitcoin and T-BillsThe proposed rule change will allow Wilshire Phoenix Fund to list shares of ETF on NYSE Arca.
2019-6-26 11:37 | |
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Following the postponement of the decision on the VanEck and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF proposals, the SEC has announced that it is accepting public comments for rule changes to list a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) backed by bitcoin and Treasury bills.
2019-6-26 00:51 | |
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The SEC has kicked off a public comment period for a proposed ETF backed by bitcoin and T-bills.
2019-6-25 21:26 | |
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Binance announced a new asset-backed token last week. Known as BTCB, it is backed by a reserve fund of Bitcoin (BTC) and will enable users to exchange the coin’s value on the Binance ecosystem.
2019-6-24 19:45 | |
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It is a well-known fact that the support of cryptocurrency while global is not even across all parts of the world as some countries actively support cryptocurrency while others are hostile towards it.
2019-6-23 17:32 | |
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By CCN Markets: With the release of its whitepaper, Facebook officially announced its cryptocurrency, Libra. It now joins JP Morgan and Atletico Mineiro among the ranks of non-blockchain businesses with their own crypto.
2019-6-21 12:08 | |
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Libra Elicits Support from Crypto Diehards to Chinese Businessmen Facebook’s Libra, a to-be-launched crypto asset to be backed by a blockchain, has drawn support from all across the globe. Everyone from mainstream media and Bitcoin.
2019-6-20 03:00 | |
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On 18 June, the world’s biggest social media platform, Facebook, introduced its new cryptocurrency, Libra, set to launch in the first half of 2020. The coin that would have its own blockchain will be backed by several sovereign currencies, and these reserves would be managed by the Libra Association.
2019-6-19 16:30 | |
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By CCN Markets: On June 18, Facebook and the Libra Association formally announced their plans to release Libra, a crypto asset backed by the Libra Reserve to maintain a stable value. By 2020, Facebook has said it plans to integrate Calibra, a crypto wallet designed to support Libra, into WhatsApp and Messenger, introducing the asset to billions of users worldwide by 2020.
2019-6-18 21:30 | |
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Facebook has announced a new digital currency backed by a basket of national fiat currencies is to launch in the first half of next year. Libra says it is a... The post Facebook Coin, a Dystopia or Good For Bitcoin? appeared first on Trustnodes.
2019-6-18 16:41 | |
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On June 18, 2019, Facebook released the whitepaper of its highly-anticipated Libra cryptocurrency project, which is tipped to transform the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry forever. Libra Whitepaper According to the technical document, “Libra” will operate on Facebook’s in-house blockchain network called “Libra blockchain.
2019-6-18 14:12 | |
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According to a blog post on the Binance website on June 17, 2019, the cryptocurrency exchange giant announced plans to launch BTCB, their Bitcoin-pegged token. The pairing is the beginning of a string of similar crypto-pegged BEP2 token pairs for trading on the Binance DEX platform, per the announcement.
2019-6-18 08:25 | |
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While Binance DEX only supports tokens built on Binance Chain, Binance's own blockchain, the decentralized exchange will now support bitcoin trading with a newly created token pegged to the bitcoin.
2019-6-17 19:05 | |
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Throughout its short history, Bitcoin (BTC) has been seen as anything but centralized, sovereign, and censorable. The crypto asset was created by a pseudonymous individual, is secured by a global group of miners, and is backed by no government, traditional finance system, or common entity.
2019-6-17 14:20 | |
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Throughout its short history, Bitcoin (BTC) has been seen as anything but centralized, sovereign, and censorable. The crypto asset was created by a pseudonymous individual, is secured by a global group of miners, and is backed by no government, traditional finance system, or common entity.
2019-6-16 21:00 | |
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Another week, another round of Crypto Tidbits. It would be fair to say that the past seven days for Bitcoin (BTC) and its ilk have been rather spectacular. Aside from mostly bullish price action, which brought the cryptocurrency to $8,650 for the first time in weeks, instrumental industry developments were numerous.
2019-6-15 21:00 | |
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There’s a new Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) based token called BTC2 that’s backed 1:1 with BTC. People can obtain the BTC2 token using cryptocurrency swapping application Sideshift. ai.
2019-6-15 22:20 | |
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In the lead up to Facebook’s official cryptocurrency reveal, the social media titan has signed up gigantic backers for its “Project Libra” as well hiring senior UK bank lobbyist, Ed Bowels. This, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on June 13, 2019, and the Financial Times.
2019-6-15 18:42 | |
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A clear divergence between prices and trading volumes on the charts suggests bitcoin’s recent $800 rally could be short-lived.
2019-6-14 14:10 | |
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On June 12, the cryptocurrency exchange Coinex announced the listing of a new Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) token called honestcoin (USDH). The Honestcoin. io website details that the new token is a fully regulated stablecoin issued on the Bitcoin Cash network backed 1-to-1 for U.
2019-6-13 16:35 | |
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Coinspeaker Bitcoin Price & Technical Analysis: BTC is There and Backed AgainOn July 13, Thursday, the BTC is consolidating around $8,131 after being much active the day before.Bitcoin Price & Technical Analysis: BTC is There and Backed Again
2019-6-13 14:46 | |
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Throughout its short history, Bitcoin (BTC) has been seen as anything but centralized, sovereign, and censorable. The crypto asset was created by a pseudonymous individual, is secured by a global group of miners, and is backed by no government, traditional finance system, or common entity.
2019-6-13 14:24 | |
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By CCN: One of bitcoin’s youngest millionaires, Erik Finman, made a major declaration on Friday. Crypto adopters will get fabulously wealthy over the next decade, he claimed recently. And now, he says, those fortunes could be made with the WHEN token.
2019-6-9 09:25 | |
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temtum, the next generation payments network designed to solve inherent problems with existing cryptocurrencies 2019, London, UK – Following the completion of its Temporal Blockchain and mainnet solution, temtum (TEM) will see the next generation cryptocurrency deliver feeless, instant transactions, backed by a highly scalable and quantum secure network.
2019-6-7 21:03 | |
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On May 26, Crypto exchange Poloniex, backed by Circle, which in turn is backed by Goldman Sachs, tweeted that… The post Goldman Sachs Owned Crypto Exchange Poloniex Steals 16% Off Bitcoin Lenders appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.
2019-6-7 09:28 | |
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temtum, the next generation payments network designed to solve inherent problems with existing cryptocurrencies Following the completion of its Temporal Blockchain and mainnet solution, temtum [TEM] will see the next generation cryptocurrency deliver feeless, instant transactions, backed by a highly scalable, sustainable and quantum secure network.
2019-6-6 20:30 | |
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The creator of the Big Brother reality television format is suing Facebook for allowing advertisements to fraudulently feature his name and image, Reuters reports. Dutch billionaire John de Mol, one of the brains behind entertainment studio Endemol, filed his suit against Facebook in an Amsterdam court earlier today.
2019-6-5 18:34 | |
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2019, London, UK – Following the completion of its Temporal Blockchain and mainnet solution, temtum (TEM) will see the next generation cryptocurrency deliver feeless, instant transactions, backed by a highly scalable, sustainable and quantum secure network.
2019-6-5 16:04 | |
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Cryptocurrency-related crimes have risen exponentially over the past few years. Recently, the cases of close to 30 victims of cryptocurrency-related crimes were backed up by a law firm, with the victims demanding a compensation of $11.
2019-6-4 20:30 | |
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One of the best-known Bitcoin supporters and well-respected crypto voices John McAfee has announced support for Karatbars International. The company initially known as a retailer of tiny gold items, today declares itself as a provider of multiple blockchain solutions for the traditional market.
2019-6-3 20:06 | |
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Crypto Twitter is running wild after users spotted Binance testing a stablecoin on, June 3, 2019. While the USD backs most stablecoins, Binance chose to peg its stablecoin to the GBP. Binance has developed a reputation as one of the more trustworthy exchanges, making their stablecoin launch all the more exciting.
2019-6-3 15:59 | |
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Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange revealed that Tether (USDT), a stablecoin backed by USD, will be launching on the EOS blockchain protocol. The CTO also hinted that Tether might launch on the Lightning Network by 2019’s end, according to reports released on May 31, 2019.
2019-6-2 13:00 | |
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The Prime Minister of Malaysia has called for the formation of a new currency backed by gold. Dr Mahathir Mohamad believes that a single sound currency in East Asian would help protect economies from manipulation caused by Forex traders.
2019-5-31 02:00 | |
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Crypto lender BlockFi is rolling out support for the gemini dollar (GUSD) stablecoin, claiming an expected initial annual percentage yield (APY) of 6. 2 percent for non-U.
2019-5-30 19:44 | |
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Dave and Grahm are back with news and price narratives around 2019’s top-performing financial asset. This week’s stories include mainstream media’s Bitcoin FOMO, the real story of Laszlo Hanyecz (the guy behind Bitcoin Pizza Day), Dutch authorities taking down Bestmixer, Tether being partially backed by bitcoin and what Libertarian politician Ron Paul thinks about the U.
2019-5-29 16:42 | |
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Prepaid, debit and credit cards backed by digital assets are a great way to spend your coins, given that it will take time for retailers to transition to accepting direct cryptocurrency payments. One such card, offered by Crypto.
2019-5-29 15:01 | |
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With the cryptocurrency industry being the topic of discussion between peers and crypto-enthusiasts, Bitcoin [BTC] has now become the predominant asset in the crypto-verse. It is the most popular crypto today and is reputedly backed by major personalities.
2019-5-28 12:30 | |
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If you follow any crypto-related news, you have heard about the whole controversy regarding the Tether/Bitfinex case, in which the stablecoin company lent money to its parent company and later it was denounced by the New York Attorney General.
2019-5-23 01:34 | |
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Bitcoin and crypto are rising, but Goldman Sachs-backed Circle laid off 10 percent of its workforce blaming a ‘restrictive’ regulatory climate. But is that just a smokescreen to mask Circle’s dwindling user base? SEC Bullish on Bitcoin, Bearish on Alts OK, so we may not call the SEC exactly ‘bullish’ on Bitcoin.
2019-5-22 14:00 | |
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It appears that contrary to its marketing promises, Tether – a cryptocurrency pegged to the US dollar – used some of its dollar reserves to buy Bitcoin. The stablecoin issuer, which shares management and ownership with cryptocurrency exchange service Bitfinex, has admitted it used its reserves to invest in Bitcoin and other “assets,” according to court transcripts obtained by The Block.
2019-5-22 11:12 | |
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Developers behind the privacy-focused crypto Decred have released details about the project's upcoming privacy rollout. The new features will include hiding user identities and jumbling customer transaction data together, making it harder to track specific coin movements.
A research report from crypto exchange Binance has claimed that the digital currency being developed by the People's Bank of China (PBoC) will be backed one-to-one by fiat, replace notes and coins in circulation, and operate on a two-tiered system.
Investors in messaging app Telegram's Gram token will reportedly receive the first batch of tokens starting October 31. Telegram has also informed investors that the Gram testnet will be made available a couple of weeks before the tokens are delivered.
Researchers at sharia advisory firm Amanie Advisors have published a white paper certifying that Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, Ether, is sharia compliant because of its utility token classification.
Through a partnership with the HackerOne bug bounty platform, the Libra Association is inviting the public to report vulnerabilities in the Libra network code, offering a max reward of $10,000.
Though the issue has since been resolved, crypto payments firm BitPay blocked a $100,000 donation made in an unnamed cryptocurrency to charity Amazon Watch, which is working to stop the fires currently ravaging the Amazon rainforest.
Three unnamed members of the Libra Association, the group tasked with overseeing Facebook's Libra network, have considered leaving the group, citing disappointment related to crypto regulations and fears of backlash from publicly showing support for Libra.