Cryptocurrencies
Anchorage Acquires Merkle as Part of Trading Service Launch
Custody solution Anchorage now hosts institutional crypto trading, harnessing recently acquired Merkle Data in the process.
Malaysia Looks to Tie Token Offerings to Exchanges
Malaysia to restrict token offerings to exchanges the day after the US SEC warns against exchange offerings.
EEA Partners With Whiteblock to Offer New Testnet With Controlled Environment
EEA members will be able to test their blockchain apps within a new testnet, which does not require a full-scale roll-out.
US Congress Looks at Role of Crypto and Internet in Funding Hate Crimes
U. S. Congress should not discount the future role of cryptocurrencies in funding acts of domestic extremism, the House Financial Services Committee warns.
Crypto Exchange Upbit Finishes Security Update in Response to 2019 Hack
Upbit has completed a security overhaul in response to a hack the platform suffered in late 2019.
Kraken Hires Former CoinDesk Editor Pete Rizzo for Content Department
Pete Rizzo, who left CoinDesk in September, has joined Kraken’s content production department.
Price Analysis Jan 15: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, TRX, XMR
Minor corrections driven by profit booking within major cryptocurrencies is likely to occur over the next few days but with the current market setup, dips can be viewed as buying opportunities.
JPMorgan’s DLT Spin-off Completes Industry’s First Hybrid Blockchain
JPMorgan’s blockchain spin-off Kadena has fully launched its public blockchain, completing what it calls the “industry’s first hybrid blockchain platform”.
Blockchain Firm BitFury Partners With UN on Forest Project in Kazakhstan
Bitfury and the United Nations Development Programme are set to partner on a project to increase Kazakhstan’s forestland and offset carbon emissions.
UAE Can Save Over $3B by Deploying Blockchain, New Research Reveals
A new report reveals that the United Arab Emirates could save over $3 billion by implementing blockchain tech through streamlining and digitizing administrative processes.
Maduro Orders State-Run Firm to Sell 4.5M Oil Barrels for Petro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a decree to sell 4. 5 million barrels of oil for Petros.
Bitstamp Crypto Exchange to Pilot Leverage Trading via Bank Partnership
Crypto exchange Bitstamp will pilot leveraged trading with crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank.
Interview With Daniel Marco On the State of Blockchain in Catalonia
Catalonia is emerging as a strong hopeful to set up a blockchain-based identity system. Cointelegraph talked to the government official behind the push.
Bitwise Withdraws Long-Standing Bitcoin ETF Application
Bitwise withdraws its Bitcoin ETF proposal after an earlier rejection was put under review by the SEC.
Bitcoin Price ‘Cools Off’ at 8.7K After Best January Gains Since 2012
Bitcoin fulfills predictions with a break from upside after hitting the 200-day moving average near $8,700.
Team Behind Foin Token Scheme Explains Catastrophic Price Drop
The Foin has released an official explanation of why the token tanked after its purported price pump.
United Nations Says Stay Away From North Korean Crypto Conference
U. N. sanctions experts have warned the public against attending a cryptocurrency conference in North Korea.
Prepare for Liftoff — South Korea’s Crypto Regulation Ignites in 2019
Complete timeline of South Korea’s crypto regulation and controversy.
Unpacking the Potential of Blockchain and Infrastructure in Africa
Africa’s growing population, it’s economic potential, the significant shifts in the continent’s energy production: How soon Africa will become the world’s new blockchain hub?.
Bitcoin SV Prices Soar After Craig Wright Claims Access to a Bitcoin Fortune
Craig Wright’s BCH fork doubled in value as he claims successful access to the Tulip Trust crypto fortune.