Cryptocurrencies
New York Regulators Require Crypto Firms to Submit Coronavirus Plans
Regulated crypto firms in New York City have been asked to draft detailed plans outlining how they will cope with the coronavirus outbreak.
Edward Snowden ‘Feels Like Buying Bitcoin’ Amid Price Crash
World-famous whistleblower, Edward Snowden, says Bitcoin’s price plummet is inclining him to invest.
Some Indian Banks Are Still ‘Arbitrarily’ Refusing to Process Crypto Transactions
Indian legal experts contend that some banks in the country are still refusing services for crypto-related transactions, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this month.
BitMEX Denies it Made Bitcoin Price Drop to $3.7K After Going Offline
BitMEX silences critics after allegations that it deliberately failed to step in as the Bitcoin market crashed.
MakerDAO Community to Vote on Upgrades, Conduct Debt Auction
For the first time, MKR tokens will be minted and auctioned for DAI to repay outstanding debts that failed as a result of the recent crypto market meltdown.
Bank of England Releases Discussion Paper on CBDCs
The 57-page paper released by the UK’s central bank outlines how CBDCs could be introduced to existing markets.
Revealed: How North Korea Laundered $100 Million of Stolen Crypto
CipherTrace has detailed how two men managed to fool KYC processes and launder more than $100 million of stolen crypto on mainstream exchanges.
Bitcoin Under $1K is Possible Warns Veteran Trader Peter Brandt
The commodities analyst believes the price of the cryptocurrency could drop below $1000 due to the coronavirus induced panic.
South Africa Looks to Blockchain to Reduce Unemployment
South Africa’s Presidency believes blockchain could improve mining systems and reduce unemployment in the country.
Bitcoin Price Drops to $3,637, Rebounds Above $5,200 Within Minutes
Bitcoin price dropped to a near 2-year low below $4,000 but quickly recovered to $5,200.
MEW App Allows You to Buy Crypto Instantly — But There’s a Catch
MyEtherWallet has partnered with Wyre on a new mobile app that allows users to buy crypto in 15 seconds with Apple Pay.
Crypto Market Meltdown Continues as Bitcoin Price Drops Below $5,000
Today’s historic 50% correction shows that volatility within traditional markets continues to negatively influence Bitcoin’s price.
Blockchain Analysis Helps Bust ‘Mr Dark’s’ Rape and Child Porn Site
Blockchain analysis helped bring ‘Mr Dark’ — the alleged ringleader of a child porn and rape darknet site — to justice.