Cryptocurrencies
Litecoin ‘Digital Silver’ Narrative Is Proven Wrong, New Data Shows
Litecoin isn’t “digital silver” but new data suggests silver’s price action can help predict LTC price.
Chainalysis Finds Exchanges Bolstering Security While Hackers Refine Attacks
Chainalysis finds exchanges bolstering security but hackers refining attacks.
MIT Research Group Calls Crypto a Testing Ground for a Central Bank Digital Asset
The crypto space is a test tube of experimentation which may pave the way for a digital fiat asset, MIT’s crypto research group said.
Facebook’s Libra Pushed World to Reconsider USD as Global Reserve Currency: WEF
Global officials and economists at the WEF voice the fact that Facebook’s Libra pushed the world to start reconsidering the U. S. dollar as anchor currency.
Amun Launched Short Bitcoin ETP on Leading Swiss Exchange SIX
Swiss cryptocurrency financial firm Amun AG listed a derivative giving inverse exposure to Bitcoin on Switzerland’s leading stock exchange, Six Exchange.
Facebook and Calibra’s David Marcus: The Problem of Global Unbanked Is “Unacceptable”
Calibra’s David Marcus explained at WEF what is the primary purpose of digital currencies.
BIS: No Evidence of Mass Transition From CBDC Research to Pilots and Experiments
The BIS’s new survey revealed that only 10% of central banks are likely to issue a CBDC for the general public in the short term.
Industry Leaders at Crypto Valley Summit See Major Role for Blockchain in Traceability
Experts at the WEF agree that using blockchain for traceability is key. #CTdoesDavos.
Greece Extradites Alleged Launderer of $4B in BTC Alexander Vinnik to France
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian man accused of having laundered $4 billion in Bitcoin, will be extradited from Greece to France, against the wishes of Russia.
Chiliz Launches Crypto Exchange for Trading Sports Fan Tokens
Sports blockchain venture Chiliz will launch a cryptocurrency exchange for sports and entertainment tokens.
Deloitte Approves Gemini Crypto Exchange in High-Level Security Evaluation
U. S. crypto exchange and custody company Gemini finishes high-level SOC 2 Type 2 security check, a purported industry first.
Crypto Exchange Liquidity and Why It Matters, Explained
Exchange liquidity is affecting every trade you make. From slippage and price manipulation to technical analysis accuracy and transaction times, understanding crypto exchange liquidity is key to successful trading. #Sponsored .
Disgruntled Employee Stole Bitcoin from Japanese Project Vipstarcoin
A former employee of a Japanese blockchain project has been arrested for stealing its Bitcoin funds in 2018.
Has Quebec Missed the Ship for Attracting Cryptocurrency Miners?
An uncertain regulatory regime regarding power distribution in Quebec has apparently drove crypto mining firms out of the province.
Binance Invests in Taiwanese Blockchain Data Monetization Startup Numbers
Binance has invested in Numbers, a blockchain-enabled data monetization startup.
Pornhub Adds Tether Stablecoin as New Crypto Payment Option
Pornhub adds Tron-based USDT as an alternative payment option to PayPal, which abruptly stopped servicing its models in late 2019.
World Economic Forum Debuts Framework for Central Bank Digital Currency
The World Economic Forum together with major central banks and financial institutions has released a toolkit for policymakers regarding central bank digital currencies.
Blockvest Saved from Default Judgement in Fraud Case
A California federal court has reversed a default judgement against two firms accused of running a cryptocurrency scam.
Ether Price Drop Slashed Valuation of Crypto Valley’s Top 50 Firms by 40%
While Ether prices have a strong effect on the valuation of Crypto Valley’s top 50 firms, CV VC told Cointelegraph that there are other indicators to watch as well.
Peter Schiff Bungled Wallet Password, Solving ‘Bitcoin Mystery’
Notorious crypto skeptic Peter Schiff admitted that he lost his Bitcoin because he does not know his wallet password.