Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Stuns Bears — Soars $800 Back Over $7K to Fill Futures ‘Gap’
Did Bitcoin price just bottom after bouncing strongly off critical support?.
US SEC Imposes $250,000 Penalty, Requires Return of up to $13M for Unregistered ICO
The U. S. SEC imposes a $250,000 penalty against Blockchain of Things, which may also have to refund up to $13 million netted in unregistered ICO.
Binance Research: Non-Economical Reasons Motivate Bitcoin SV Miners
Research conducted by major crypto exchange binance suggests that the motivation driving Bitcoin SV miners is non-economic in nature.
EOS Creator to Provide Over $1.5M via New EOSIO Grant Program
EOS creator Block. One launches a new $1. 5 million grant program to support EOSIO development.
Alchemy Publicly Launches Its Blockchain API After Raising $15 Million
Blockchain firm Alchemy publicly launched its API after securing $15 million in funding.
Gaming Is Key to the Mass Adoption of Crypto
Crypto gaming: A closer look at a few examples of what is being built and played.
Experts Claim Allegations on MakerDao Vulnerabilities Are Substantial
The recent vulnerability allegations raised against Maker are substantial, according to some experts.
How Crypto Exchanges Are Tackling Poverty
Developing countries can rely on technology that stands behind crypto to improve their economies.
Former Kraken Employee Sues Exchange for ‘Unethical and Illegal Business Tactics
An ex-employee of Kraken has sued the exchange for sanctions violation and discrimination, among other issues.
Orchid’s OXT Price Slips Over 20% After Launch for Trading on Coinbase Pro
The price of Orchid’s OXT token has decreased 20% following its launch on Coinbase Pro.
Bitcoin Crashes to New 7-Month Low But Bounces Off $6.4K Support
Bearish plunge for Bitcoin draws comparisons to December 2018, but forecasts are flashing bullish.
Chinese Crypto Fitness App Reportedly Under Investigation for Fraud
Chinese regulators are reportedly investigating a crypto fitness app over suspected financial fraud and illegal fundraising.
US Fed Official Says 50% of Bitcoin Transactions Associated With Illegal Activity
A Federal Reserve official supported a study claiming that 25% of Bitcoin users and 50% of transactions are in some way illegal.
Controversial Australian Ex-Minister Enters Blockchain Insurance Space
Australia’s former Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has joined as advisory board chair for blockchain insurance firm Day By Day.
Bitcoin Scammers ‘Tired’ of Crypto as Focus Switches to Prepaid Cards
Scammers may be ditching Bitcoin for prepaid bank cards, according to a new report by Kaspersky Lab.
Justin Sun Riles Community With $1 Million Donation to Greta Thunburg
Justin Sun says he will donate $1 million to the young Swedish activist Great Thunberg’s climate crisis campaign.
Lead Monero Maintainer Riccardo ‘Fluffypony’ Spagni Steps Down
Monero confirms Riccardo Spagni, or fluffypony, is bowing out as lead maintainer.
BitGo to Users: Swap Bitcoin SV for BTC Before Hard Fork Stuns Wallet
BitGo tells wallet users to sell or move out all their Bitcoin SV holdings by February.
Crypto Regulation Is Coming To Europe: Are Exchanges Ready for New Rules?
European crypto companies have a countdown clock on regulations kicking in on Jan. 10 next year. So how are they preparing?.
India’s Income Tax Department Is Secretly Training Its Officials to Investigate Cryptocurrencies
We got a copy of the Indian tax authority’s secret training manual for cryptocurrencies.