Cryptocurrencies
Co-Founder of Now-Defunct BitFunder Gets 14 Months Imprisonment
A judge has sentenced BitFunder’s operator to 14 months in prison for operating a fraudulent crypto-related scheme.
Ethereum Co-Founder Mihai Alisie Concerned Over Libra Centralization
Ethereum co-founder Mihai Alisie is concerned about Facebook’s purported promise to make Libra fully decentralized in the future.
Prasos Secures Payment Institution License From Finnish Watchdog
Cryptocurrency firm Prasos has received a license from the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority, allowing for more widespread service through its Coinmotion platform.
US Sanctions on Iran Crypto Mining — Inevitable or Impossible?
U. S. sanctions won’t be enough to stop Bitcoin mining, but they might choke Iran’s digital currency.
Price Analysis 12/07: BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, BCH, EOS, BNB, BSV, TRX, XLM
Is this fall a good time to buy Bitcoin? Let’s look at the charts.
McAfee on BTC, Exile & the US: 'No Way the Current System Can Survive’
“God Almighty, I am a rebel. I'm an outrage to the stability of the U. S. corrupt government” — John McAfee talks to Cointelegraph about living on the run and the future of crypto adoption.
?rueDigital Plans to Launch CFTC-Regulated Crypto Derivatives Exchange
A New York-based fintech firm aims to launch Bitcoin derivatives once the U. S. CFTC approves a registration acquisition.
Texas Court Orders Defendants to Pay $400K for Fraudulent Bitcoin Scheme
A Texas court has ordered two individuals to pay $400,000 in fines and repayment for a fraudulent Bitcoin scheme.
BTC and LTC Halving ‘Shock’ May Be Mitigated by Merged Mining: Report
Halvings of block rewards for BTC and LTC mining could be mitigated by merged mining: new report by Binance Research.
Billionaire Mark Cuban Says Facebook’s Libra a Big Mistake
Facebook’s Libra stablecoin a big mistake, according to Dallas Mavericks basketball team owner and billionaire investor Mark Cuban.
Police in China Seizes 4,000 Crypto Miners After Abnormal Energy Spike
Police in China arrested 22 suspects involved in illegal crypto mining resulting in energy loss worth of nearly $3 million.
US Senate Committee Approves the Blockchain Promotion Act
The Blockchain Promotion Act on Tuesday has been approved by the United States Senate committee of commerce, science and transportationv.
BitMEX Owner Awards $60K Grant to Bitcoin Developer Michael Ford
Bitcoin Core contributor Michael Ford, aka “fanquake,” has been awarded a $60,000 grant by the parent firm of top crypto derivatives platform BitMEX.
Fed Chairman: ‘No One Uses It’ — Bitcoin a Speculative Asset Like Gold
Fed Chairman Powell has said that a globally prevalent cryptocurrency could conceivably remove the need for reserve currencies.
Bitcoin Industry Celebrates ‘Achievement Unlocked’ as Trump Pumps Market
If Trump is anti-Bitcoin, it can only be a good thing, industry realizes.
Bitcoin Mining Industry is Booming as Difficulty Soars 14% to New High
Mining difficulty on the Bitcoin network has taken its steepest upturn in almost a year, surging by over 14% to hit 9. 06 trillion.
Trump Pump? Bitcoin Price Buoyant After US President Says He’s 'Not a Fan'
Trump saying he is ‘not a fan’ of Bitcoin ends up steadying, not worrying, markets.
Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Suffers $32 Million Hack
Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint has suspended all services after losing $32 million in a hack involving XRP, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Miami Dolphins to Endorse Litecoin as Team’s Official Cryptocurrency
The Miami Dolphins have named Litecoin the team’s official cryptocurrency and will accept Litecoin payments for the foundation’s 50/50 charity raffle.
Bank of English Governor on Libra as a Solution to Financial Problems
Mark Carney says Libra is aiming to fix issues that need to be addressed, even if Libra proves not to be the solution.