Bitcoin Rallies Beyond $8,000 to Reach 60-Day High

Positive market sentiment pushes the value of Bitcoin beyond $8,000 for the first time since May 24, 2018, sparking anticipation of a possible bull run as predicted by market analysts such as eToro’s Mati Greenspan. дальше »

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Senior Market Analyst at eToro: ‘Bitcoin on Cusp of Largest Bull Run in History’

After a multi-month bear market, Bitcoin might be seeing a trend reversal. On July 23, 2018, Bitcoin prices broke resistance at two-month highs and added $18 billion to its market cap in under a week. дальше »

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Bank of Canada: Double Spending is “Unrealistic” in Blockchain Technology

A study released in July 2018 by the Bank of Canada (BoC) concludes the dreaded “double spending” attack on public blockchains is an “unrealistic” outcome. Blockchain Technology Scrutinized The research study, titled “Incentive Compatibility on the Blockchain,” examines incentive rewards for maintaining a distributed ledger and models the behavior of a “cheating” participant who tampers […] The post Bank of Canada: Double Spending is “Unrealistic” in Blockchain Technology appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Chinese Region Halts Cryptocurrency Mining Operations

In-line with a strict government crackdown on all things crypto, a small province in China is forced to shut-down illegal bitcoin mining operations in the region before August 2018. Mining Crackdown As reported recently on local news Jinse, the northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang Uyghur has identified “illegal” mining operations taking advantage of the naturally cool, […] The post Chinese Region Halts Cryptocurrency Mining Operations appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto Custodian Services to Launch in Hong Kong

A prominent South East Asia-based fund management company is considering the launch of a cryptocurrency custodial service targeting regional institutional investors. The Demand for Cryptocurrency Custodians As reported by South China Morning Post on July 22, 2018, the Singapore-based Fusang Investment Office is planning to offer cryptocurrency holding services after clients expressed rising interest in […] The post Crypto Custodian Services to Launch in Hong Kong appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Binance and Neufund to Build First Decentralized Stock Exchange

In a joint venture to build the world’s first decentralized stock exchange, Binance partnered with Neufund and MSX — the recently launched subsidiary of the Malta Stock Exchange. Aiming to create the first “regulated and decentralized, global stock exchange for listing and trading tokenized securities alongside crypto-assets”, the trio’s move marks Malta’s latest foray into […] The post Binance and Neufund to Build First Decentralized Stock Exchange appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ethereum Creator Praises Decentralized Twitter Peepeth, But Not All Users are Happy

Vitalik Buterin, co-creator of Ethereum, praised Peepeth, a decentralized, blockchain-based Twitter-like social media platform. However, not all users are happy with it. The Issue Buterin, who tested Peepeth for the first time on July 21, 2018, complimented the developers for integrating a clean user interface (UI), opinionated features, charity stickers, and a unique aspect that […] The post Ethereum Creator Praises Decentralized Twitter Peepeth, But Not All Users are Happy appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Major Hotels in Iran Accepting Deposits in Cryptocurrency to Avoid U.S. Sanctions

HotelsInIran. com (“Hotels in Iran”), a major Iranian hotel booking platform, began accepting payments in cryptocurrency subsequent to the imposition of additional sanctions by the U. S. дальше »

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South Korea to Establish Digital Currency Policy-Making Department

South Korea’s financial authority confirmed on July 19, 2018, the implementation of a policymaking department focused exclusively on blockchain technology and related domains. Rising Technology “Leads Financial Innovation” As reported on The Korea Times, the country’s Financial Services Commission decided after careful consideration of the burgeoning blockchain industry and a crucial need for regulation to […] The post South Korea to Establish Digital Currency Policy-Making Department appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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‘Blockchain Coffee’ Sparks Debate in Crypto Community

The disruptive nature of blockchain technology has sparked innovation across a spectrum of industries, promising to decentralize cumbersome, inefficient systems. The “blockchain revolution,” however, has also created a market environment in which solutionism runs rampant — as evidenced by a new “blockchain” project that has captured the attention of the crypto community. дальше »

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Bitcoin Futures Daily Volume Grows 93%

Bitcoin futures have experienced strong growth in the second quarter of 2018, with data released by CME Group demonstrating a 93% increase in average daily volume. Open interest in Bitcoin futures,— the number of Bitcoin futures contracts —has also exceeded 2,400, equating to a 58% increase over Q1 2018. дальше »

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Mike Novogratz: A “Herd of Institutional Investors Moving Into Crypto”

Galaxy Digital CEO and prominent Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz described an institutional influx of capital into cryptocurrency in his keynote speech at Blockchain Week Korea — as reported by The Street. дальше »

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Bitcoin ETF Comments Submitted to SEC Overwhelmingly Positive

On June 26th, 2018, the Cboe submitted a Bitcoin ETF proposal to the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In order to better understand the public sentiment, the SEC publically shared the submitted document with an invitation to comment. дальше »

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Coinbase Secures $20 Billion Hedge Fund and Plans to Offer Margin Financing for Institutional Investors

In early July 2018, San-Francisco based startup Coinbase launched its custodian solution for institutional investors. The leading digital asset exchange has now secured a $20 billion hedge fund to offer investors a greater variety of financial services. дальше »

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Buterin: Ethereum Can’t be Forced to Adopt Code I Write, Merit of Decentralization

At the TechCrunch: Sessions Blockchain 2018 hosted in Zug, Switzerland, Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin explained the decentralized nature of the Ethereum blockchain and the merit of eliminating single points of failure. дальше »

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Report: Banks are Secretly Offering Cryptocurrency Insurance to Businesses

As reported by Bloomberg on July 19, 2018, companies like XL Group, Allianz, AIG, and Chubb are creating customized insurance packages for protecting cryptocurrency businesses. The post Report: Banks are Secretly Offering Cryptocurrency Insurance to Businesses appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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JPMorgan Files Patent to Use Blockchain to Issue ICO Tokens

Increasing regulatory oversight in the shifting landscape of cryptocurrencies has introduced a new set of security token markets enabling institutions to join the sector. On July 19, 2018, JPMorgan filed a patent to issue asset-backed tokens on a distributed ledger. дальше »

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Blockchain Seattle 2018: Seattle’s Premier Blockchain Community Event

Join prominent figures in blockchain at the Pacific Northwest’s capital to learn, discuss and collaborate on the developing landscape of decentralized technology. Taking place on September 10-11, Blockchain Seattle 2018 is “Seattle’s premier blockchain community event. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Miners Face the Heat as Vietnam Bans Imports and Taiwanese Chipmaker Lowers Revenue Figures

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the East Asian country’s central bank, announced on July 19, 2018, the import of cryptocurrency miners to the nation is indefinitely suspended. The post Cryptocurrency Miners Face the Heat as Vietnam Bans Imports and Taiwanese Chipmaker Lowers Revenue Figures appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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U.S. Initiates Regulatory Sandbox for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Among the bustle of crypto-related activities in Washington this week, an important announcement surfaced from Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The post U. дальше »

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New “Major” Crypto Exchanges Thriving on Fake Volumes, Bad For the Industry

Newly emerging crypto exchanges, equipped with billions of dollars in daily trading volume, are thriving based on fake numbers and malpractices, which may have a significantly negative impact on the long-term growth of the crypto market. дальше »

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Fortune’s 40 Under 40 List: Cryptocurrency Makes the Cut

As blockchain and cryptocurrency move from obscurity to celebrity, a number of the industry’s rogue talents join the league of legends. The post Fortune’s 40 Under 40 List: Cryptocurrency Makes the Cut appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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World’s First Legal Literature on ICOs Calls Out Fundraising Method

A University of Pennsylvania legal research report concluded Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have mostly “failed” to reflect on their contractual promises as described in their whitepapers. ICO Projects a Far-Fetched Endeavour Titled “Coin-Operated Capitalism,” the paper was released on July 17, 2018, and aims to explore ICOs as a legitimate option of fundraising. дальше »

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Ethereum Client Parity Receives Major Upgrade

The most popular smart contract platform in the world is working diligently to solve its issues with scaling and user interface. In a recent update, Ethereum software client Parity received a major upgrade that caters primarily to commercial users. дальше »

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U.S. Bank Wells Fargo Files Data Tokenization Patent

Institutional bank Wells Fargo applied for a token-based patent on July 17, 2018, detailing a tokenization system method that protects customer data. Bank Addresses Tokenization Benefits According to a filing published by the U. дальше »

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Coinbase: Never Needed SEC Approval to List Security Tokens

San Francisco-based Coinbase backpedaled on its Security and Exchange Commision (SEC) approval announcement after previously exciting a furor in cryptocurrency circles for claiming the contrary. Coinbase Backpedals Statements On July 17, 2018, CryptoSlate reported that cryptocurrency exchange behemoth Coinbase received approvals from the SEC and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to acquire Keystone Capital Corp. дальше »

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Switzerland Scrambles to Regain “Cryptocurrency-Friendly” Status As Banks Dissuade Crypto-Businesses

Famously touted as the “Crypto Valley,” the Swiss city of Zug is losing sheen in favor of other cities and jurisdictions as cryptocurrency startups reportedly face difficulties in administration and governances in the European country. дальше »

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Tron’s Founder Wins His Own Blockchain’s Election in Under A Day

As a smart contract platform boasting a focus on user experience, Tron recently launched its mainnet and began migrating off the Ethereum blockchain. In an unanticipated turn of events, TRON’s founder Justin Sun has become one of the network’s 27 super representatives. дальше »

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eToro Releases Cardano (ADA) Market Research Report

On July 17, 2018, eToro, the world's largest social investing platform, published a market research report on Cardano – the eighth largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The post eToro Releases Cardano (ADA) Market Research Report appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Stripe COO Explains Move Away From Bitcoin Payments

Popular payments provider Stripe made waves in 2015 after announcing the acceptance of Bitcoin for its merchant network. However, in April 2018, the company ceased Bitcoin operations providing no clear reasons at the time. дальше »

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Augur Prediction Market Confirms First $20K in Bets Have Paid Out

One of the most complex DApps to run on the Ethereum blockchain, Augur, is a decentralized prediction market enabling users to bet on almost anything. On July 18, 2018, Augur announced on Twitter that the first market on its platform confirmed $20K in payouts to users. дальше »

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South Korea to Reduce Taxes for Blockchain Startups

With the impending legalization of cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses, South Korea continues to make way for blockchain development. A leader in the industry, South Korea is considering reducing taxes for blockchain startups to fuel ‘growth through innovation. дальше »

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Grayscale Investments Reports 56% of Incoming Crypto Capital Is From Institutional Investors

The emergence of new regulations continues to fuel an influx of institutional capital in the cryptocurrency sector. In its H1 2018 report, Grayscale Investments revealed that the majority of cryptocurrency investments are coming from institutional investors. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Conversations on Capitol Hill

Cryptocurrency was all the buzz on Capitol Hill on Thursday. In two separate committee hearings, U. S. legislatures heard testimony on critical issues for the crypto-community.   The meetings held on July 18, 2018, discussed the efficacy of the decentralized economy, and lawmakers’ continual struggle to understand the shifting financial landscape and to implement policy accordingly. дальше »

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Billionaire Investor and Milwaukee Bucks Owner Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $40,000

Marc Lasry, co-founder, and CEO of Avenue Capital Group shared two interesting facts in a recent interview with CNBC. First, Lasry said that 1% of his net worth was invested in Bitcoin and second, he believes the world’s top digital currency could reach $40,000 one day. дальше »

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Cybersecurity Research: Crypto Exchanges are Easy to Breach With Minimum Effort

In 2018, within a span of two months, the largest crypto exchanges in Japan and South Korea were hacked. A New York-based cyber security firm declared more breaches are yet to come. According to BLAKFX president Robert Statica, crypto exchanges are easier to hack than most online platforms, especially for experienced hackers. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin Estimates Ethereum Spam Transaction Fees at $15 million

According to Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s recent spam congestion transactions have racked up at least $15 million in gas fees. Facing record congestion in the form of soaring gas fees and pending transaction times, the Ethereum network has been recently stung with a gas price manipulation attack caused by thousands of spurious transactions. дальше »

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Enabling Transparent Prediction Markets with Smart Contracts

Billions of dollars go into the sports betting market each year, and recent Supreme Court ruling will allow states to legalize it. Although sports betting is only a small section of the prediction market, it still relies on trust in a central party to run the exchange and handle the money. дальше »

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Prominent Investor: Not a Dime Will Come to Crypto Until Regulators are On Board

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, AKA “Mr. Wonderful,” said on CNBC’s Fast Money that he firmly believes not a dime from institutional investors will come into the crypto market, at least in the short-term. дальше »

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Research: Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining May Have Reached Its Peak As Monero Prices Plunge

The burgeoning cryptocurrency sector gave rise to scores of unauthorized cryptocurrency mining malware infiltrating millions of computers worldwide. However, recent reports suggest the prominent hacking method may lose its relevance soon. дальше »

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Mastercard Files Patent to Link Fiat and Cryptocurrency Transactions

Payment titan Mastercard was awarded a patent for developing a method of linking cryptographic forms of money to fiat currency accounts. Mastercard Aims to Augment Cryptocurrency Adoption Granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 17, 2018, the patent details a structure that manages “fractional reserves of blockchain currency. дальше »

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Ethereum’s Average Transaction Fees Temporarily Surpassed Bitcoin’s for First Time Ever

For the first time in their inception, Ethereum’s average transaction fees outstripped Bitcoin’s. Ethereum however, has since resumed its place as the more economical blockchain. As reported in a tweet by @JZay, Coin Metrics data revealed the momentary overtaking occurred July 1, 2018: Average transaction fees for Ethereum have surpassed Bitcoin for the first time […] The post Ethereum’s Average Transaction Fees Temporarily Surpassed Bitcoin’s for First Time Ever appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ethereum’s Average Transaction Fees Temporarily Suprassed Bitcoin’s for First Time Ever

For the first time in their inception, Ethereum’s average transaction fees outstripped Bitcoin’s. Ethereum however, has since resumed its place as the more economical blockchain. As reported in a tweet by @JZay, Coin Metrics data revealed the momentary overtaking occurred July 1, 2018: Average transaction fees for Ethereum have surpassed Bitcoin for the first time […] The post Ethereum’s Average Transaction Fees Temporarily Suprassed Bitcoin’s for First Time Ever appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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China: Sixfold Surge in Companies Adding “Blockchain” to Their Name

Imitating the infamous trend of adding “internet” to a company’s name during the dot-com bubble of 1999, China is experiencing a surge in companies registering their businesses with “blockchain” in their names. дальше »

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Op-Ed: Why Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Catalyze The Biggest Bull Run Yet

The current Bitcoin ETF proposal awaiting SEC has captured a significant amount of attention within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The post Op-Ed: Why Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Catalyze The Biggest Bull Run Yet appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Stellar Enters the Middle East, Becomes First Cryptocurrency to Gain Sharia Certification

The seventh-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Stellar, gained global traction as a unique, decentralized value exchange protocol. Announced July 17, 2018, Stellar is the first cryptocurrency to receive Sharia compliance certification and integrate with Middle Eastern financial firms. дальше »

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G20 Crypto Regulatory Guidelines Issued Before Summit

Collectively, the G20 strives to create policies that are beneficial for the world economy.

The post G20 Crypto Regulatory Guidelines Issued Before Summit appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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IBM to Back Stellar-Based Stablecoin Project “Stronghold USD”

In a move aimed at ending the notorious volatility associated with cryptocurrencies, technology giant IBM announced it will back a stablecoin project on July 17, 2018. Stablecoin Aimed For Institutional Use According to Reuters,  IBM Corp will enter a partnership with U. дальше »

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Bitmain and Peter Thiel Lead Investment Round for EOS Developer Block.one

Announced on July 16, EOS developer Block.one closed a new fundraising round led by PayPal founder Peter Thiel and Chinese chipmaker Bitmain. The post Bitmain and Peter Thiel Lead Investment Round for EOS Developer Block.one appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto Market Increases by $22 Billion, Ethereum and Bitcoin Rally into the Green

Following a multi-month downtrend, the overall cryptocurrency market may be showing signs of a trend reversal. At press time, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have broken through key resistance levels and begun recovering from monthly lows. дальше »

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