Cryptocurrencies
Bank of Japan Official Calls for Deeper Understanding of Digital Currencies
Advanced economies should focus on addressing money laundering and oversight instead of issuing digital currencies, says a Bank of Japan official.
Crypto Payments Provider Partners With Travala Bookings Platform
Hong Kong-based crypto payments provider Crypto. com will now process crypto-based payments for the Travala booking platform.
Certik Launches Demo for Language That Aims to Make Blockchain ‘Hacker-Resistant’
A smart contract verification language backed by Binance Labs and the Ethereum Foundation was released as a demo this week.
Price of Bitcoin Drops After $150 Million Liquidated on BitMEX
Over $150 million worth of Bitcoin was sold on major cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX today.
Virgin Galactic CEO: Everyone Should Have 1% of their Assets in Bitcoin
A former Facebook executive recommends that everyone accumulate some Bitcoin and hope that they never need it.
Iranian General Calls for use of Crypto to Evade Sanctions
Speaking from Iran on Wednesday, a top Iranian General has called for more sophisticated methods to evade sanctions, including the use of cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Erases February’s Gains, BTC Price Sinks Below $8,700
Bears are now in control of the crypto market as investors are not viewing the current sharp pullback as a purchasing opportunity.
Ethereum Community Comes out Against Controversial ProgPoW
Prominent stakeholders are against activation of the Ethereum Improvement Proposal for Programmatic Proof-of-Work.
Half of Cash App’s Revenue Now Comes From Bitcoin
Cash App’s annual Bitcoin revenue increased by 900% in 2019.
‘Crypto Mom’ Accuses SEC of ‘Shifting Standards’ Following Bitcoin ETF rejection
The SEC has rejected yet another Bitcoin ETF as it still considers the Bitcoin market too manipulable and volatile.
Presumed Guilty: Financial Watchdogs See Crypto as Illicit by Default
Why do regulators assume that crypto transactions carry increased risks?.