Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Price Targets $10K as BitMex Open Interest Soars to $1.5B
New record highs in Open Interest at numerous exchanges shows investors are feeling exceptionally bullish about Bitcoin’s future valuation.
US Navy Bets $9.5M on Blockchain to Keep Messaging Secret
A U. S. Naval research group has given blockchain software startup Simba Chain $9. 5 million to install a secure messaging platform.
DLT Goes Viral as Live Coronavirus Tracking Spreads to the Blockchain
Distributed Ledger Technology powers a new visualization tool to track the coronavirus.
French Food Company Looks to IBM’s Blockchain Network for Better Sourcing
French egg and oil producer, the Avril Group, has joined IBM Food Trust to improve product supply chains.
SEC’s Cryptomom Proposes Safe Harbor Framework for Token Projects
U. S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposes to grant decentralized token projects a three-year grace period.
Australia to Release National Blockchain Roadmap After Year of Preparation
The Australian government is releasing its national blockchain strategy on Friday, Feb. 7.
Bitcoin ‘Best Bet’ in Crypto, XRP Will ‘Underperform’ — Mike Novogratz
Novogratz stops short of endorsing XRP investment but says he “hopes” it succeeds on the market.
Tron Founder Justin Sun Finally Met With Warren Buffett for Charity Lunch
Justin Sun has finally had a charity lunch with Berkshire Hathaway chairman and billionaire Warren Buffett after a series of delays.
UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations
The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the FCA, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency specialist.
Ex-IOTA Dev Threatens Foundation Director With Legal Action Over $8 Million
A former lead developer and co-founder of IOTA, Sergey Ivancheglo, threatened IOTA Foundation director David Sønstebø with a lawsuit over 25 million IOTA, worth nearly $8 million.
Uganda Targets Cryptocurrencies in Ponzi Scheme Crackdown
Uganda wants to ban pyramid schemes, but cryptocurrencies may come under fire as well.
Verdict in India Imminent, RBI Cites Warren Buffet Skepticism as Reason to Ban Crypto
The RBI’s defense of its crypto ban has so far consisted of the finance body claiming that cryptocurrencies can have a negative impact on the nation’s financial stability.
New Partnership Aims to Link Blockchain Communities From Africa and Asia
Quras, a smart contract platform in Asia has partnered with Africa’s non-profit blockchain association, BNUG, to connect the two blockchain communities.
US Fed Is Exploring Potential for Digital Currency, Says Board Member
Fed board member Lael Brainard says the institution must remain on the frontier of central bank digital currency research and policy development.
Major Central Banks to Discuss Digital Currencies Amid IMF Conference
Six major central banks will reportedly discuss digital currencies in April during an International Monetary Fund conference.
NEM (XEM) Gains 25% as Altcoins Follow Bitcoin’s 30% January Surge
NEM is leading a fresh resurgence in altcoins as 10% gains become commonplace.
Tezos (XTZ) Outperforms Bitcoin Price With 80% Monthly Gain
Tezos (XTZ) is among the leading altcoins which continue to outperform Bitcoin’s price action in 2020.
Unknown Number of Major League Baseball Players Lured into Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Former pro baseball players and senior citizens are among the victims of a crypto ponzi scheme that defrauded people of at least $7. 5 million.
Singapore AML Framework Can Attract Crypto Businesses, Not Chase It Away
Singapore continues its push for "an Electronic Payments Society" with the new regulatory framework — unlike 5AMDL, it is unlikely to hinder crypto businesses.
Ethereum Developers Reveal Holdup With Serenity in Reddit AMA
Ethereum developers answer the community’s questions in latest AMA.