Cryptocurrencies
Libra Could Serve as Counter to Chinese Digital Currency, Says Zuckerberg
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg painted the Libra stablecoin project as a way to counteract a possible Chinese digital currency.
Price Analysis 23/10: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, EOS, BNB, BSV, XLM, TRX
Traders should not panic as a few indicators suggest that the current fall could be a bear trap.
US Treasury Agrees on Need to Observe Libra After Congressman’s Request
The U. S. Treasury has agreed that there is a need to monitor Libra and the risks it may pose following a letter from Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
3 Likely Reasons Why Bitcoin Price Crashed — And What’s Next for BTC?
Bearish technicals alongside some negative press were likely the cause of today’s sudden plunge for BTC price.
Zuckerberg: Facebook Would Leave Libra if It Launched Too Early
Facebook will have to withdraw from the Libra Association if Libra is launched too early, Zuckerberg says.
Security Numbering Association to Consider Standards for Digital Assets
A global association of national numbering agencies has set up a new task force to assess the adoption of identification standards for digital assets.
Bakkt Hits New All-Time High, With Over 450 Bitcoin Futures Contracts Traded
Bitcoin futures volumes on Bakkt have hit a new all-time high, with over 450 BTC futures contracts traded today.
Researcher: Google Quantum Breakthrough Could Improve Proof-of-Stake
A researcher from the University of Texas at Austin said that Google’s quantum computer could be applied in proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies.
Updating Live: Zuckerberg Hearings Before Congress on Libra
Cointelegraph brings you live updates from the congressional hearings with Mark Zuckerberg.
Bitcoin Price Suddenly Plummets to $7,500 — A New 5-Month Low
Bitcoin price crashes $500 in minutes as crypto markets see red across the board.
Deutsche Boerse, Commerzbank Settle Tokenized Securities Using DLT
Deutsche Boerse, Commerzbank and MEAG complete a post-trade securities transaction using blockchain technology.
Libra US Congressional Hearing — Recap Before Zuckerberg Faces Senate
Zuckerberg is finally about to testify before U. S. regulators — here is everything you should know ahead of the hearing.
New Bitcoin ETF Proposal Filed With SEC by Gold Fund Veteran
Kryptoin Investment Advisors applied with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin Price Back Below $8K After Failing to Crack ‘Heavy Resistance’
No support for Bitcoin price above $8. 3K, market suggests.
None of 20 Facebook’s Libra Partners Yet Committed Any Money: BBC
None of the 21 Libra Association’ founding members, except Facebook, have yet committed any money to support Libra, BBC reports.
Litecoin Foundation Pitches Opt-In MimbleWimble Via Extension Blocks
The Litecoin Foundation has published two new draft Litecoin Improvement Proposals that aim to enhance privacy and protect users from government and merchant interference.
US Congressman: Default Reaction to Bitcoin, Blockchain Must Be ‘Yes’
U. S. Congressman Patrick McHenry, who represents North Carolina’s 10th District, has reintroduced the Financial Services Innovation Act to promote crypto innovation.
Lithuania’s Central Bank Considering IBM for Its LBChain DLT Platform
IBM and Tieto are fighting for the right to develop a financial services blockchain platform for Lithuania’s central bank.
Binance America Breaks $10 Million Daily Volume for the First Time
U. S. -based platform, Binance. US is now seeing over $10 million in daily trades.
‘Source of Truth’ — Winklevoss Says Bitcoin Is More Than Digital Gold
Gemini crypto exchange co-founder Cameron Winklevoss has emphasized Bitcoin’s property as a single source of truth, arguing this makes its possibilities far greater than just digital gold.