Cryptocurrencies
Italians Prefer BTC to Visa or Mastercard When Shopping Online
BTC is a more popular online payment method in Italy than traditional credit cards, such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Proof-of-Work Doesn’t Solve Every Blockchain Use Case
While proof-of-work is great for Bitcoin, it falls short for other — especially nonfinancial — use cases of a blockchain. Here is why we need new consensus mechanisms.
Bitcoin Price Must Now Break $9.5K to Prove ‘Xi Pump’ Wasn’t a Fluke
Bitcoin needs to tackle the $9,300 and $9,400 resistance in order to take a shot at $10,000.
The SEC Files as the CFTC Settles Charges Against Swiss Securities Dealer
The SEC and CFTC have filed and settled charges against Switzerland-based securities dealer XBT Corp. SARL.
New IRS Tax Guidance Targets Crypto, and US Persons Who Use It
The US IRS is tying up crypto users, making new steps toward crypto taxation that could potentially affect a lot of people.
Tracking Bitcoin Transactions, Explained
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Crypto Futures Volume Is Now At 50% of Spot Trading Volume
Futures trading volumes are catching up to more traditional buy-sell spot trading in crypto.
Zilliqa Offers $5M Fund to Oxford DLT Students to Support Diversity
The Oxford Women in Computer Science Society collaborates with Zilliqa for blockchain workshops to encourage diversity in the industry.
Bitcoin and Stocks Break 2019 Reverse Correlation Trend — Chart Data
Price charts from the S&P 500 and Bitcoin provide data for the Bitcoin hedge narrative until they don’t.
Canada Pushes to Regulate Crypto Adoption, Forgoing Volatile BTC Past
Canadians have been pushing for crypto adoption since 2013 — and now, the Canadian Government is leading working groups at home and in the international community.
Regulators Hostile to Bitcoin Will Fall Out of Favor, Warns Samson Mow
Hostility to Bitcoin is a double-edged for governments, Blockstream CSO said.
Top Five Tips for New Bitcoin Investors
Any first investment requires thorough background research, and crypto investments have their own specifications.
Mt. Gox Bitcoin Stays Put: Claims Deadline Pushed Back to Spring 2020
Claims numbers cause another delay to Mt. Gox Bitcoin refunds.
New IRS Guidance: How to Report Crypto Assets Accurately
Here is everything you need to know about the IRS new guidance.
Binance Quietly Launches Ruble Trading for ‘Top-10 Market’ Russia
Binance has silently launched Russian ruble trading on Oct. 30, Binance CEO announced, noting that Russia is among the top 10 markets for the online trading platform.
Bitcoin Price Dips Below $9K Support as Traders Weigh Correction Odds
Bitcoin price could fall to $8. 2K, according to one prediction.
Malta’s Financial Watchdog Warns of Repeat Offender Bitcoin Scam
The Malta Financial Services Authority says a Bitcoin scam has resurfaced under a different guise.
Swiss Crypto Bank Gets Approved for Singapore Banking License
Singapore welcomes crypto bank Sygnum with license.
China: Veteran Regulator Tells Sichuan to Tap Hydropower for Blockchain
The former vice-chairman of China’s securities watchdog called for Sichuan province to tap its surplus hydropower for the blockchain industry.
‘Should I Bring My Ramp?’ Tony Hawk to Speak at SF Bitcoin Conference
Bitcoin 2020 conference secures Tony Hawk as speaker.