Cryptocurrencies
Animoca Brands to Develop Blockchain-Based MotoGP Manager Game
Blockchain and AI firm Animoca Brands will produce and publish a blockchain-based MotoGP manager game.
Fake Royal Letter Asks $2.5M in BTC to Save UK’s Economy After Brexit
Fraudsters pose as a royal secretary asking for $2. 5 million in BTC from the British to save economy after Brexit.
Binance Helps UK Police to Stop $51 Million Phishing Fraud
Binance assists British police in an investigation of a $51 million phishing attack.
China’s Fintech Stocks Soar Over 50% in 2019 Amid CBDC Anticipation
China’s fintech stocks rise more than 50% in 2019 amid anticipation for state-backed crypto, a new report says.
Ripple’s Xpring Acquires Payment Platform Logos Network to Pursue DeFi
Ripple has acquired payments platform Logos Network to develop decentralized financial products.
Libra Association Talks With EU Regulators Following Opposition
Libra tries to convince France and Germany of its merits by going through EU.
Major Coins Trading Sideways, Bitcoin Hovers Around $8,000
Some crypto markets are reporting a bit of recovery after Tuesday’s dive, while others continue to slip downward.
Spanish Facebook Rival Taringa Is Sold to Smart Contract Dev RSK
Subsidiary of smart contract developer RSK buys Latin America’s Facebook rival Taringa.
First Week of Bakkt: Slow Start Unlikely to Dampen Long-Term Prospects
Bakkt futures off to a slow start, crypto industry will have to wait some more for a flash flood of institutional money.
Telegram’s Gram Wallet Now Available in App’s Alpha Version for iOS
The Gram wallet on the alpha version of Telegram for iOS launches.
Bitmain to Launch Platform for Connecting Miners and Farms in October
Chinese mining giant Bitmain to launch platform connecting crypto miners and farms in October.
People Will Choose A Currency That Government Can’t Control: Pompliano
All money will be digital, and the competition will be between monetary policies: Pompliano.
Zuckerberg’s Charm Offensive on Behalf of Libra With US Lawmakers
Can Zuckerberg’s personal appeals win favor in Washington? “Personal visits absolutely help enhance policies and regulatory decisions,” says Chamber of Digital Commerce policy chief.
ING Chief Economist: Libra Accelerating Central Banks’ Crypto Plans
ING chief economist Mark Cliffe says central banks could move towards issuing digital currencies within 2-3 years, given Facebook’s Libra project.
South Korean Exchange Upbit Ends Orderbook Partnership With Bittrex
Upbit reorganizes BTC, ETH markets, and ends Bittrex partnership.
Report: Ethereum’s Gas-Guzzling Suspected Ponzi FairWin Funds at Risk
Ethereum’s most gas-hungry contract, dubbed FairWin, can allegedly be drained by insiders and contains critical vulnerabilities that purportedly put funds at risk.
The Reasons Why Blockchain Is Not Quite Ready for Facebook’s Dreams
Facebook is ready to enter the cryptocurrency arena but blockchain technology does not look ready enough for bright Facebook plans.
South Korean Court: Exchange Must Cover User’s Stolen Cryptocurrency
A district court in Seoul has ruled that cryptocurrency exchange CoinOne must partially cover an investor’s hacked funds.
Ripple Exec: Libra’s Major Flaw Is That It’s a ‘Walled Garden’
Ripple exec argues that Facebook is building a “walled garden” with Libra digital currency.
Oxfam Readies Phase Two of Dai-Based Vanuatu Disaster Relief Program
After successful initial trials, Oxfam will soon test DAI as a means to provide financial assistance in Tanna.