Cryptocurrencies
Dharma Announces Closed Beta for Version 2 of Lending Platform
New version of lending platform Dharma is now in beta, with new infrastructure and open source smart contracts.
US SEC Reaches $10 Million Settlement with Digital Assets Issuers
The US SEC has settled with a Dallas-based digital assets company and its founders for $10 million.
China Telecom Releases White Paper on 5G Blockchain Phones
China Telecom releases a white paper on blockchain-powered smartphones in the 5G Era.
Stablecoins Vulnerable to Regulatory Uncertainty: European Central Bank
The European Central Bank says stablecoins with clear governance may be hampered by regulation uncertainty.
New Parity Update Fixes a Vulnerability Present in Some ETH Nodes
Blockchain software development firm Parity releases an update for its Ethereum node software to fix an RPC vulnerability.
Binance Launches Dev Education and Collaboration Platform Binance X
Major crypto exchange Binance introduces its new developer-focused platform, Binance X.
UN Official: Cryptocurrency Makes Criminals Harder to Catch
Cryptocurrencies have made combating money laundering significantly harder, according to a United Nations official.
Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Publishes on Blockchain Uses in Telecoms
The EEA has released a document on how to use blockchain in the telecoms industry.
Portugal Tax Authority: Bitcoin Trading and Payments Are Tax-Free
Portuguese tax authorities clarified that both crypto trading and payments in crypto are not taxed in the country.
Andreas Antonopoulos Announces New 'Mastering Lightning Network' Book
Andreas Antonopoulos announced his new “Mastering Lightning Network” book, co-authored by Olaoluwa Osuntokun and René Pickhardt.
Bitcoin Dev Reveals Multisig UI Teaser for Hardware Wallets, Full Nodes
A Bitcoin educator has unveiled an alpha user interface for Bitcoin hardware wallet and full node multisignature protection.
Bitcoin Price Falls Under $9.5K as Keiser Gives Ethereum $90 Target
Bears make a comeback as Bitcoin price hits a fresh 2-month low.
Alleged Capital One Hacker Accused of Secretly Mining Cryptocurrency
The individual allegedly behind the personal data breach of 100 million Capital One clients also allegedly conducted a cryptojacking campaign.
Chinese Central Bank ‘Crypto’ Not Launching in November: State Media
Chinese state media: central bank says reports that its state-backed crypto will launch in November are “inaccurate speculation”.
US Banking Giant PNC Starts Using RippleNet for Cross-Border Payments
America’s eighth-largest bank PNC becomes the country’s first to start processing cross-border payments using the RippleNet.
Bitcoin ‘Failed Safe Haven Test’ After 7% Drop, Peter Schiff Gloats
No time for naysayer Peter Schiff as Bitcoin investors defend price move.
Crypto World Skeptical as @Bitcoin Twitter Account Ditches BCH Support
@Bitcoin’s shift of support from BCH to BTC raises questions about the account’s anonymous owner.
Novogratz: Bitcoin in a ‘Bit of Consolidation’ as Institutions Line Up
Novogratz tells mainstream viewers to stay bullish on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Price Struggles to Recover After Slump Earlier Today
Bitcoin’s price is trading around $9,600 after a quick spick downward from above $10,200.
Bitmain Chip Supplier Faces Infringement Lawsuits From Competitor
TSMC, the world’s top semiconductor foundry and chip supplier for Bitmain, faces multiple infringement lawsuits from GlobalFoundries.