Cryptocurrencies
2019 Bitcoin Transaction Volume Moved Away From US in First Since 2013
In 2019, the U. S. ceded the top spot for most USD received via Bitcoin for the first time in six years, with Singapore taking its place.
Thai Stellar-Based Startup Lightnet Raises $31M to Replace SWIFT
Thai blockchain startup Lightnet raises $31 million to replace “inefficient” payments like SWIFT in Southeast Asian countries.
Ethereum 2.0 Will Come in 2020, According to ConsenSys Co-Founder
ConsenSys co-founder Andrew Keys believes in swift progress for Ethereum in 2020, but not everybody shares his excitement.
Authors of New York’s P2P ‘Public Venmo’ Bill Hope for Greater Decentralization
Authors of New York’s new digital payments system Inclusive Value Ledger claim that the initiative is still open for implementing blockchain technology.
Price Analysis Jan 10: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, EOS, BNB, BSV, XMR, TRX
The sharp rally in a few major altcoins increases the possibility that a trend reversal in the crypto market has begun.
What The 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive Means For Crypto Businesses
As 5AMLD comes into effect, cryptocurrency service providers are on the hook for new regulations.
Experts Share: What Will Bitcoin’s Price Look Like in 2020?
Cointelegraph asked experts about their predictions for the minimum and maximum prices Bitcoin might have in 2020 .
Student Wins Satoshi Nakamoto Scholarship to Build Media-Focused Platform
Cambridge student Robin Kohze has won the first Satoshi Nakamoto Scholarship to further develop its media-focused blockchain project.
China’s Central Bank Completes Top-Later Design and Joint Tests of Planned CBDC
People’s Bank of China has announced the realization of the top-layer design and joint testing of the planned digital yuan.
BitPay Exec: ‘Something Unforeseen’ to Push Bitcoin Over $20K in 2020
2020 will be the year Bitcoin beats its all-time high, Sonny Singh tells mainstream media.
Telegram Lawyers Say Proving Data-Privacy Compliance May Take Months
In the case against the SEC, lawyers representing Telegram said a data-privacy compliance review ordered by the court could take five to seven weeks.
US Lawmakers Urge FCC to Step Up Its Action Against SIM Swaps
Six U. S. lawmakers have written to the Federal Communications Commission urging it to put pressure on telecoms providers to mitigate the risk of SIM swap attacks.
Kik Continues Legal Battle With SEC, Requests Trial Date Definition
Kik is pushing to set a trial date with the SEC as preparatory activities continue.
Blockchain Developer Ant Financial Ranks Fifth Largest Private Firm in China
Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial has been ranked the fifth most valuable private firm in China.
Plasma Group to Halt Ethereum Scalability Research, Says It Reached Maturity
Plasma Group casts aside scalability research to focus on public goods funding.
US SEC Seeks $16 Million Penalty from Token Sales Platform Operator
The U. S. SEC is seeking a default judgment and $16 million in penalties from token sale platform ICOBox for operating as an unregistered securities broker.
Bitcoin Price Halts 3-Day Losing Streak With $7,680 Futures Gap Bounce
Bitcoin reduces downside momentum after several days as BTC market being pulled into CME futures gap.
Blockchain Social Media Startup Voice Hires Ex Forbes Exec as CEO
Decentralized social media platform hires Forbes exec to take on Facebook and Twitter.
China Prepares for CBDC With Cryptography Law on Encryption Standards
China is continuing its blockchain-positive, anti-anonymity course with the new Cryptography Law — it requires private firms to reveal their encryption services and more.
Crypto Derivatives Exchange Leaves EU for Panama, Expands KYC
Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit leaves EU to avoid new AML regulation, setting up shop in Panama while changing its KYC.