Cryptocurrencies
Survey: Facebook’s Stablecoin Libra Unlikely to Become Mainstream
Per Jefferies’ recent survey, Facebook’s users are unlikely to purchase Libra.
ZenGo Demonstrates Proof-Of-Concept of a Keyless Wallet for Facebook’s Libra
ZenGo publishes its open source project, which purports to provide proof-of-concept that its keyless wallet product can support Facebook’s Libra.
Abkhazia to Build Large Crypto Mining Farm, President Says
The President of the partially-recognized Republic of Abkhazia said that the country will build a large crypto mining farm.
Bitcoin Falls Under $10,800 as US Stock Market Sees Minor Downturn
Bitcoin hovers over the $10,600 mark again as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting moderate losses on the day.
British Regulator FCA Prepares a Potential Ban of Crypto CFDs for Retail Investors
British financial watchdog, the FCA, will soon publish a consultation paper on a potential ban of crypto CFDs for retail investors.
Operator of Newly Launched Binance US Appoints Former Ripple Exec as New CEO
The operator of Binance US hired former Ripple executive as new CEO to oversee the platform’s launch and further expansion.
Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Repaid $100 Million to Stablecoin Operator Tether
According to an announcement by Bitfinex, the exchange repaid $100 million of outstanding loan facility to stablecoin operator Tether.
UK Financial Watchdog Grants License to London-Based Crypto Asset Firm
London-based Prime Factor Capital has received FCA approval to operate as a cryptocurrency investment management firm.
Why IBM’s Blockchain Isn’t a Real Blockchain
IBM calls its Hyperledger Fabric technology a "blockchain" despite sacrificing the most important features of a true blockchain.
IOTA Foundation Launches Trinity, a New Software Wallet for IOTA tokens
IOTA has launched their new software wallet, Trinity, promoting features designed for ease-of-use and security.
Blockchain Startups Raised $822 Million in H1 2019: New Report
Blockchain startups raised $822 million in 279 separate venture capital deals in H1 2019, VC platform Outlier Ventures reports.
Maritime Carrier Hapag-Lloyd Joins Blockchain Tracking Platform TradeLens
Blockchain tracking platform TradeLens has been joined by maritime shipping firms ONE and Hapag-Lloyd.
South Korea's Largest Telecom SK Group Invests $10M in ConsenSys
SK Group, South Korea's largest telecom and the third top conglomerate, invested $10 million in blockchain firm ConsenSys.
Nestlé Reveals Blockchain Supply Chain Tracking Pilot Program
Blockchain technology will be used to its track products along the supply chain, Swiss-headquartered food retail giant Nestlé announced.
Bitcoin Mining Profits Skyrocketed 24% Last Month, Argo Blockchain Reports
Argo’s Q2 bitcoin mining figures continue sector optimism.
Is Bitcoin Really Selling for $76,000 in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwean and South African crypto traders are facing soaring premiums on their bitcoin.
More Tether ‘Reflective’ of Real Dollars Coming Into Bitcoin, Says Kraken CEO
Kraken explains the current tether-bitcoin relationship shows huge capital inflows into crypto from fiat.
Blockstream Enables Atomic Swaps for Liquid Sidechain Assets
Blockchain infrastructure firm Blockstream has launched a new tool that allows users to execute atomic swaps for all assets supported by the Liquid network.
Facebook’s Libra Will Benefit Bitcoin But ‘Destroy’ Banks, Says Industry
More claims Facebook will overturn the banking industry with Libra launch.
Binance Launching Crypto Futures Trading Platform With Up to 20x Leverage
CZ, CEO of top crypto exchange Binance, has revealed the firm plans to launch a futures trading platform, with initial support for BTC/UTSDT contracts at a leverage of up to 20x.