Cryptocurrencies
CoinMarketCap CEO Hosts ‘Live’ AMA on Twitter — With No Video
In a Twitter AMA, CoinMarketCap’s secretive CEO said he may be open to “more of a live format” for future AMAs.
Brazil’s PIX Payments System Has the Same Spirit, but Not a Blockchain Structure
When PIX is implemented, a number of Brazilan banks could take a hit. Point-of-sale machines and payment processing firms could become scarce.
Malta Regulator Clarifies Legal Status of Binance
Malta is keen to preserve its reputation as a blockchain hub after clarifying that leading crypto exchange Binance is not regulated by the island country.
MIT Professor: Blockchain Is Good on Its Own but Not Good for Voting
Computer scientist Ronald Rivest has said that blockchain is not the right technology for voting, although it can find proper application in a number of other areas.
Secure Encryption Key Management Modules, Explained
Complete security depends on cryptographic key management: here’s what you need to know.
Can Bitcoin Be Seized as Self-Proclaimed BTC Creator Craig Wright Claims?
Bitcoin experts elaborate on whether self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright’s claims that Bitcoin can be seized to accommodate court orders are true.
Bitfinex Completes Another $100M Loan Facility Repayment to Tether
Hours after experiencing a major DDoS attack, Bitfinex announces repayment of another $100 million of the loan facility to Tether.
Blockchain Firm AVA Labs Acquires Private Investments Platform Investery
Blockchain firm AVA labs announced the acquisition of a platform meant to allow its user to manage private financial assets.
Crypto Contributes to Money Laundering Problems in Latin America, Report
Crypto exchanges in Latin America attract money launderers due to “extremely lax” AML and KYC regulations, a new report says.
Grammy-Nominated Artist Akon to Launch Cryptocurrency on Stellar
Akon has chosen the Stellar blockchain network for his new cryptocurrency, which is due to launch in early 2020.
Why Banks Aren’t Banking Your Crypto Startup
The compromised reputation of the crypto industry is the main obstacle for the banking sector’s integration into the space.
Bitcoin Bounces Off $8.4K 4-Week Low as it Tracks Stock-to-Flow Target
Traditional markets are in meltdown but long-term Bitcoin price forecasts remain intact as the halving nears.
Tether Calls Market Manipulation Allegations ‘Reckless and False’
Tether states that the market manipulation accusations are “reckless and false”.
Ukraine is Pushing to Become a Leader in the Global Crypto Landscape
Ukrainian government’s recent manifesto led many experts to believe that the industry is all set to boom in the near future.
13,000 ATMs in South Korea to Support Litecoin Withdrawal and Remittances
The Litecoin Foundation hopes to drive LTC adoption in Asia through the new partnership with MeconCash.
Japan’s Line Replaces Singapore Crypto Exchange With New US Platform
As of today, users are automatically redirected from Line’s Singapore exchange BitBox to the new BitFront platform.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Uses R3’s Blockchain for Financial Processes
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is applying R3’s Corda to facilitate intercompany settlements.
Crypto Exchanges OKEx and Bitfinex Suffer Simultaneous DDoS Attacks
Bitfinex and OKEx were hit by DDoS almost simultaneously.
World’s Largest Human Resources Firm Adopts Smart Contracts Platform
Top HR firm Randstad has adopted a smart contracts blockchain platform to streamline its workflow.
Philippine Cryptocurrency Regulator Accused of Misappropriating Millions
A Philippine crypto regulator is accused of misappropriating funds and funneling them into his family members’ electoral campaigns.