Cryptocurrencies
Facebook Hires on New Lobbyists for Libra Stablecoin Project
Facebook has hired two more lobbyists to help the release of its forthcoming Libra stablecoin.
Turkish Takasbank Announces Blockchain Platform for Gold Trading
Turkey’s Takasbank has announced the completion of a blockchain-based platform for trading gold.
PNC Bank Using Ripple XCurrent — Is Interest in Blockchain Rising?
PNC Bank begins RippleNet-based international payments, signaling interest by the banking sector.
Report: Shell and Sinochem Discuss Blockchain Platform for Crude Oil
Sinochem Energy Technology is reportedly discussing building a blockchain platform for the oil sector with Shell and Macquarie.
Galaxy Digital Gains Approval to Underwrite Public Securities Offerings
Crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital receives FINRA approval to underwrite public offerings of securities.
TZERO CEO Issues Letter to Investors, Addresses Patrick Byrne’s Resignation
The CEO of Overstock blockchain subsidiary tZERO has issued a letter to investors addressing Patrick Byrne’s departure.
Bakkt Warehouse Launches Deposits and Withdrawals as Planned
Bakkt Warehouse, a qualified custodian of crypto trading platform Bakkt, is now accepting customer Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals.
Mystery 94K BTC Transaction Becomes Richest Non-Exchange Address
The recipient of the $1 billion Bitcoin transaction on Sept. 6 is now presumed to be the first richest non-exchange address.
JPMorgan Warns Stablecoins Like Libra at Risk of ‘System Gridlock’
Libra can add negative yields to its growing list of risks, according to a new JPMorgan analysis.
Early Tester Finds Both Binance Futures Platform ‘Currently Unusable’
Binance futures tester voices complaints over missing features.
Bitcoin Hit Record Inverse Correlation to Chinese Yuan in Past Week
Weakening Chinese yuan leads to higher Bitcoin prices and Asian premium.
SIS International Research Opens Blockchain Consulting Division
After advising its clients on DLT applications for 2 years, SIS International Research sets up its blockchain consulting division.
Japan Grants Crypto Exchange License to Messaging Giant LINE
Japanese messaging giant LINE has received regulatory approval for its new domestic cryptocurrency exchange.
Spanish La Liga Club Atlético Madrid Is Launching a Fan Token
Atlético de Madrid finished 4th in UEFA's Club Coefficients rankings for the current season — beating the likes of Juventus, Arsenal, Chelsea and Ajax.
Miss Finland: Bitcoin’s Risk Keeps Most Women Away From Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin too risky to entice women to invest, says Miss Finland winner.
China’s National Crypto Similar to Libra, Central Bank Official Says
The central bank believes the digital currency will help protect China’s foreign exchange sovereignty.
Bitcoin Price: 2 Bullish Crosses Suggest a New 2019 High Is in Play
Bitcoin price is back above $10K for the umpteenth time, but are the bears waiting at $12K?.
Someone Just Moved $1B in Bitcoin for $700 Fee, Overpaying 20 Times
Generous Bitcoin user paid miner 20x the required fee to move a billion dollars.
Mystery Behind Sudden Spike in ‘BTC’ Searches Tied to Hurricane Dorian
Between Aug. 29 and Aug. 31, BTC searches worldwide suddenly catapulted from a value of 2 to the maximal level of search interest, denoted by a value of 100.
Crypto Security Platform Fireblocks Now Supports 5 More Exchanges
Crypto security platform Fireblocks now supports a total of 20 digital asset exchanges.