Cryptocurrencies
Price Analysis 02/09: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, BNB, EOS, BSV, XLM, XMR
The altcoins are attempting a pullback, but is there buying on dips? Is this a good time to buy? Let’s take a look.
HSBC Completes First Blockchain Letter of Credit Transaction in Yuan
HSBC conducted the first blockchain-based yuan-denominated letter of credit transaction using R3’s Corda-powered Voltron platform.
US Congress Urged to Regulate Crypto Sector Under Bank Secrecy Act
The Financial Integrity Network is urging the U. S. Congress to regulate firms in the cryptocurrency sector under the Bank Secrecy Act.
Liquid Crypto Exchange Unveils Digital Wallet Address for Gram Token Sale Proceeds
Japan-based crypto exchange Liquid has announced an escrow wallet for Gram token sale proceeds.
After Slight Dip Earlier This Week, Bitcoin Breaks $10,000 Again
The Bitcoin price has crossed $10,000 after a slump earlier this week.
Sierra Leone Aims to Finish National Blockchain ID System in Late 2019
The government of Sierra Leone plans to adopt a blockchain-enabled national identity system by the end of 2019.
Andreessen Horowitz Co-Founder: Crypto a Solution to Web's Challenges
Marc Andreessen, co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, said that cryptocurrencies could solve some of the internet’s biggest challenges.
Biggest Problems With Stablecoins, Explained
Concerns over transparency and reserves are lingering over stablecoins, with big players facing regulatory pushback as they try to launch their own currencies #CT_sponsored.
Binance Launches 2 Futures Platforms for Public Testing
Binance launched two futures testnet platforms, inviting users to participate in a trading competition with $216,000 to be won.
Craig Wright Challenges Court Order Requiring Him to Pay 500K Bitcoin
Craig Wright now wants to challenge a court order requiring him to pay 500,000 BTC to the Kleiman estate, asking for a 14-day extension.
Tron CEO Justin Sun Accused of Buying 5,000 Twitter Followers Per Day
“You went from losing net-negative followers per month to gaining 5k followers daily like clock work,” one prominent trader has pointed out.
Bitcoin Price Shoots for $10K as Markets Hold Breath for Breakout
$10K support becomes new ceiling for Bitcoin price.
IRS Expands Penalties: Which Tax Mistakes Are Better Not to Commit
With crypto, the IRS is digging hard, investigating both tax evasion and just poor compliance. What the IRS considers “willful” vs. “non-willful” tax flubs have huge consequences.
Russell Okung: From NFL Superstar to Bitcoin Educator in 2 Years
NFL superstar and Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Russell Okung hosted a meetup in LA devoted to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption.
ECB’s Yves Mersch Warns Libra Cryptocurrency Is ‘Facebook’s Siren Call’
Facebook’s Libra stablecoin is “beguiling but treacherous,” according to European Central Bank key legal official Yves Mersch.
India: 5 Arrested for Allegedly Torturing Bitcoin Businessman to Death
India: the head of a failed $62. 5 million Bitcoin investment scheme was allegedly tortured to death by ex-colleagues and investors in Kerala.
‘Buy Bitcoin’ Says Exert as Argentina Imposes $10K Limit for Citizens
Argentina inadvertently promotes Bitcoin with strict capital controls on Forex.
US Firm Raises $12M for Bank-Focused Blockchain Payments Solution
Trinity Ventures led a $12 million round for Baton Systems’ development of its blockchain solution for bank-to-bank payments.
Bitcoin Price: Will Bakkt’s Launch This Month Take BTC to New Highs?
Bitcoin price seems to be preparing for a major move with the Bakkt physical Bitcoin futures platform launching in just three weeks.
Venezuela Smashes Weekly Bitcoin Trading Record With 114B Bolivars
New record for Bitcoin exchange in Venezuela.