Cryptocurrencies
VC Giant Grayscale Investments Reports Record-Breaking Year
VC giant Grayscale reports a banner year on strength of its Bitcoin Trust.
Bancor’s Airdrop as First Step to Take Blockchain Out of 1997: Interview
Cointelegraph interviewed Bancor’s Eyal Hertzog and Nate Hindman about the BNT airdrop and the future of Bancor and crypto at large.
Telegram’s Legal Battle With the SEC Heats Up Over TON Bank Records
Former federal enforcement attorney weighs in on the battle for Telegram’s bank records, “Bank records are a typical request that very seldom denied”.
Coinbase-Backed Crypto Ratings Council Adds eToro, OKCoin
Coinbase-backed Crypto Ratings Council, a group of major U. S. crypto firms looking for regulatory clarity, welcomes eToro, OKCoin and Radar as new members.
Research: Binance and Huobi Received Over 52% of Total $2.8B Illicit BTC in 2019
Chainalysis: Binance and Huobi together received over 52% of total $2. 8 billion worth of Bitcoin sent from criminal sources in 2019.
Bill to Exempt Small Crypto Transactions From Taxes Returns to US Congress
A bill to protect crypto users from capital gains taxes on day-to-day transactions has been reintroduced in US Congress.
Dead Coins and Wallets: The Treasures of Atlantis or Zombie Uprising?
How many more coins will be lost forever and when will “dead” projects have a strong impact on the industry?.
Ex-CFTC Chairman to Promote Blockchain-Based USD in New Think Tank
Former CFTC chairman aka “Crypto Dad” J. Christopher Giancarlo launches a think tank to promote the idea of digitizing the U. S. dollar.
Russia’s New Prime Minister Sets Course for Digital Economy
Russia’s new Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin wants the country to develop its digital economy.
Binance Exchange to Restrict Access to Japan Residents
Binance is set to restrict access to Japanese residents at an unspecified date.
Gemini Launches Firm to Insure Its Own Crypto Custody Branch for $200M
Gemini Exchange has launched Nakamoto Ltd. , a captive insurance firm that will provide $200 million in coverage for Gemini’s custody arm.
Liquid Cancels Sale of Telegram's Gram Tokens, Returns Funds to Investors
Liquid’s secondary sale of Telegram tokens has been canceled, the funds were returned to the investors.
Thai Officials to Investigate Alleged Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme
20 victims of an alleged $2. 5 million cryptocurrency pyramid scheme have appealed to Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation to investigate their case.
Zcash Poised to Finally Have Private Transactions on Mobile With SDK Release
Zcash releases Android and iOS SDK for developers to create wallets supporting shielded transactions.
No, It Wasn’t Craig Wright: Bitfinex Moves $1B in Bitcoin for 48 Cents
No cause for panic as a 123,447 BTC transaction turns out to be Bitfinex refilling its hot wallet.
Bithumb Cryptocurrency Exchange Goes to Court Over $69M Tax Bill
Bithumb crypto exchange is taking South Korean tax officials to court over a $69 million tax bill.
Bitcoin Price Rally to $9K in Danger as a Double Top Pattern Appears
#Bitcoin price failed to gain above $9K, leading some traders to expect a minor correction to the $8. 4K to $8. 3K where the price may bounce.
More Bitcoin Scam Ads With Martin Lewis on Instagram — Can We Get a Filter for That?
With Bitcoin scam ads still popular on the internet, uninformed investors need robust due diligence to prevent falling victims.
NBA’s Kings Continue Reign Over Crypto-Fan Collab with Live Auction Platform
The NBA’s Sacramento Kings launch an innovative, blockchain-based live-auction app that supports charity by selling gear.
Swiss Real Estate Company Closes A $134 Million Deal Using Blockchain
The first Swiss real estate sale powered by the blockchain has formally closed, and there was a significant amount of money involved.