Cryptocurrencies
Argo Blockchain Defies COVID-19, Mines Record Levels of Bitcoin in Q1 2020
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain has reported bullish results for March 2020, seemingly unperturbed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steem Soft Forks to Freeze 17.6M Tokens Held by Former Witnesses
Citing a perceived threat to its blockchain, Steem has frozen 17. 6 million tokens held by its former witnesses.
The New Land of Crypto Fundraising Is in Asia and Europe, Says PwC
The funds involved in crypto fundraises and acquisitions in 2019 decreased sharply bringing the EMEA and APAC regions to the forefront of the industry.
Researchers Detect Ambitious Bitcoin Mining Malware Campaign Targeting 1,000s Daily
A major malware campaign is targeting misconfigured Docker servers with an illicit Bitcoin miner, cybersecurity researchers say.
'No Bailouts Required' — Bitcoin Difficulty to Rise as Hash Rate Recovers
Bitcoin solves its own problems once again as hash rate rebounds following March’s price crash to $3,700.
WEF Explains How Blockchain Can Help Calm Global Supply Chain Chaos
Blockchain technology would make global value chains more resilient against disruptions such as COVID-19, argue WEF authors.
South Korea's Central Bank Launches Digital Currency Pilot Program
South Korea's central bank is undertaking a CBDC pilot program, although it currently believes the need to issue a digital currency is slim.
Blockchain Firms Team Up on Private Coronavirus Testing App
Genobank has created an app that allows coronavirus test results to be anonymously uploaded to a blockchain and shared with healthcare organizations.
Bitcoin Price Breaks $7K But Must Defend it to Avoid $5.2K — Analyst
Bitcoin may have broken out at $7,000 but it must make that level into support to avoid a fresh crash, one analyst fears.
Factom Facing Liquidation After Creditor Refuses Request for Funding
In an April 2 letter to investors, FastForward Director Ed McDermott stated blockchain company Factom would go into receivership.
Poloniex Enters Controversial IEO Space With Tron-Only Platform
Project seeking to launch using Poloniex’s IEO platform must raise funds in the form of TRX.
Revised Crypto Laws in Japan to be Enforced Starting May 1
In May, the Payment Services Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act — legislation governing crypto in Japan — will be enforced.
Blockchain App Used to Track COVID-19 Cases in Latin America
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Latin America, blockchain startup Emerge is working with authorities to release a tracking app.
Waves Lets Users Bet on Spread of COVID-19 For Charity
Waves’ predictive tokens let users bet on whether the number of confirmed coronavirus has increased or fallen on a week-to-week basis.
Stellar to Match XLM Donations to Six Non-Profits During April
The Tor Project is among six non-profits who will receive matched XLM from the Stellar Development Foundation during April.
Adult Entertainment Supported by Crypto Shoppers During Quarantine
Crypto payment processor Coingate spoke to Cointelegraph to report an increase in purchases from adult stores during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Darknet Market to Permanently Ban Vendors Preying on COVID-19 Fears
Monopoly Market will ban vendor caught selling fake cures or using the coronavirus pandemic as a marketing tool.
In Legal Battle With US SEC, Telegram Sees New Support From Trade Association
Telegram sees new support from the Blockchain Association in legal fight with SEC over $1. 7 billion ICO for GRAM tokens.
Bitcoin Threat, CoinMarketCap Bought, Trump Hint, Apple Rumor: Hodler’s Digest, March 30–April 5
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, a massive crypto merger, bullish Bitcoin isn’t out of the woods yet, and how the coronavirus has hit darknet markets where it hurts.