Cryptocurrencies
Two US Men Arrested For Stealing Social Media Accounts and Crypto via SIM Swapping
Two Massachusetts men were arrested for allegedly taking over victims’ social media accounts and stealing cryptocurrency by using SIM swapping.
Blockchain.com Loan Desk On Track to Lend Over $120 Million In November
Wallet provider Blockchain. com is reportedly on track to lend out more than $120 million in November.
Andreessen Horowitz Leads $25M Funding Round for Crypto Lending Startup
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz leads a $25 million funding round for crypto lending startup Compound.
Bitcoin Price Defies ‘Death Cross’ as Bulls Pin Hopes on $9.1K Bounce
Despite today’s death cross between the 50 and 200-DMA, Bitcoin price can bounce to $9. 1K, several key indicators suggest.
OneCoin Co-Founder Pleads Guilty, Faces up to 90 Years in Jail
OneCoin co-founder Ignatov pleaded guilty to role in OneCoin, disclosing more details about his missing accomplice and sister Ruja Ignatova.
Walmart Canada Rolls Out Blockchain-Based Freight and Payment System
Walmart Canada has launched an automated blockchain-based network for freight tracking and payments management.
Dallas Mavericks CTO: Crypto Payment Option Still ‘A Cottage Industry’
The CTO of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team said that the complicated nature of crypto is partly responsible for the low number of fans using the crypto payment option.
China Walks Back Hardline Media Rhetoric Toward Crypto and Blockchain
Do China’s recent pro-Bitcoin comments signify a change of heart for the Eastern powerhouse toward its local crypto market?.
‘Unknown Fund’ to Donate $75M in Bitcoin to Crypto, Anonymity-Focused Startups
An anonymous organization dubbed Unknown Fund will contribute $75 million in Bitcoin to startups promoting personal data protection, cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
Ledger Vault Secures $150 Million Crime Insurance Policy for Digital Assets
Ledger Vault now offers a crime insurance policy, developed in collaboration with Marsh and Arch Insurance Limited, that covers digital assets.
IRS: Like-Kind Tax Exemption Has Never Applied to Crypto Transactions
U. S. taxpayers have never been authorized to postpone paying tax using the like-kind exchange principle, an IRS official says.
Coinbase, Kingdom Trust, Regal Assets Jointly Offer Crypto IRA and 401(K) Accounts
Coinbase, Kingdom Trust and Regal Assets have jointly begun offering cryptocurrency IRA and 401(K) accounts in the U. S.
Samsung SDS to Use Zero-Knowledge Proofs on Business Blockchain
Samsung SDS’ enterprise blockchain platform Nexledger will use QEDIT’s zero-knowledge proof privacy solution.
Iran Offers Bounty for Illicit Cryptocurrency Mining Operations
The Iranian government will pay out bounties to citizens who expose illicit cryptocurrency mining operations, according to the Energy Ministry.
Power Ledger Completes Peer-to-Peer Solar Energy Trading Trial in India
Power Ledger and BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, a major Indian power utility, have jointly conducted a P2P renewable power trading trial in the country.
Crypto Exchange OKEx Launches Bitcoin Futures Margined With Tether
OKEx has launched a Bitcoin futures contract margined with the Tether stablecoin.
Coinbase Card Adds XRP and Launches in 10 More European Countries
Coinbase’s Visa debit card added 5 new cryptos including XRP in addition to expanding support to 10 more countries in Europe.
Bitcoin Price Tests $8,500 Support as Trader Warns of Further New Lows
Bitcoin price still far from reversal to challenge $9K resistance.
Softbank-Backed Blockchain Firm OneConnect Eyes $100M Nasdaq IPO
Softbank-backed Chinese blockchain company OneConnect has applied for an IPO with the U. S. SEC.
99% of Token Price Is Pure Speculation, Says This Blockchain CEO
The blockchain industry generally lacks best practices, and people are increasingly skeptical of purported value.