Cryptocurrencies
Bittrex Crypto Exchange Transitions to ERC-20 Implementation of Tether
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has completed switching Tether from the OMNI-based implementation of the stablecoin to the ERC-20 one.
US Federal Reserve Launching Payment System, Crypto Bulls Nonplussed
The U. S. Federal Reserve is planning to release a real-time payment and settlement service in order to boost the payments infrastructure in the country.
Coinbase Exploring Eight New Assets in Bid to Expand Market Access
Coinbase announced it is exploring support for eight new cryptos, and ultimately wants to support a vast majority of digital assets globally.
Price Analysis 05/08: BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, BCH, BNB, EOS, BSV, XLM, XMR
Will altcoins also join the rally as it progresses? Let’s consult the charts.
UK Data Protection Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra
The U. K. ’s data protection watchdog is seeking details on user data protection protocols within Facebook’s Libra project.
South Korean Fashion Platform Joins Terra Stablecoin Alliance
South Korean fashion platform Sinsang Market has joined the ecosystem of the Terra Alliance, a stablecoin-focused association of large e-commerce companies.
Bitfinex-NY Attorney General Case: Injunction Extended — What’s Next?
Why the extension of the New York attorney general’s injunction may be good news for Bitfinex.
UK Bank Standard Chartered Uses Blockchain for Supply Chain Finance
Standard Chartered completed its first joint blockchain-based supply chain financing transaction in cooperation with Linklogis.
US SEC’s Hester Peirce: Certain Tokens Need a Safe Harbor
A non-exclusive safe harbor for the offer and sale of certain tokens should be built, according to U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner Hester Peirce.
Peter Schiff Slams CNBC for Giving Bitcoin More Airtime Than Gold
Peter Schiff accuses CNBC of Bitcoin promo.
Bitmex Outflows Hit Record in July Exceeding $500M Amid CFTC Probe
Outflows on BitMEX, the second top crypto exchange by reported trading volume to date, exceed $500 million in July.
IBM Launches New Blockchain Platform for Supplier Data Management
IBM launches new blockchain network for managing supplier information and reducing the risk of fraud and errors.
Blockchain Delegates to Trump’s ‘Peace to Prosperity’ Event Sue Each Other
The founders of Orbs — the blockchain startup President Trump invited to his Middle East Peace Plan conference — have become mired in their own fraternal strife.
Thailand Gov’t Will Amend AML Laws to Regulate Cryptocurrency
An official of the Thai Anti-Money Laundering Office announced that it will amend its regulation to prevent crypto use for illicit activities.
Current Bitcoin Price Rally Could Have ‘Real Legs’ — Novogratz
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says that Bitcoin’s 2019 rally could have “real legs” given today’s turbulent macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape.
Tron’s New Sun Network Going Live This Week Promises ‘Unlimited Capacity’
Tron scalability solution Sun Network will be released on Aug. 10, announced Tron’s founder Justin Sun.
Mastercard Hints at Future Crypto Wallet Product with New Job Listings
Mastercard appears to be angling to enter the crypto wallet space with new job ads for blockchain and cryptocurrency-related product development.
Litecoin Price Fails to Pass $100 on Day of Halving
On the brink of halving, Litecoin stays sideways.
Volvo is Using Blockchain to Source Conflict-Free Cobalt for Its Cars
Volvo Cars, owned by Chinese automotive group Geely, is now tracking cobalt using blockchain.
Bitcoin Price Blasts Past $11,700, Dominance Nears 70% on China Turmoil
Bitcoin and gold benefit from deteriorating Chinese economy.