Cryptocurrencies
In Possible Exit Scam, Chinese EOS Wallet Locks Up $52M of Customer Funds
EOS Ecosystem, a wallet app returns out to be a scam and possibly runs away with $52M user funds.
Bianco Research CEO Says Next Reserve Currency Will Be a Cryptocurrency
Can crypto actually take on USD’s role around the world?.
BitMEX Reportedly Continued to Lose Market Share to Binance Futures
The world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance now tops the list of largest BTC futures markets, while BitMEX continues to suffer market share drop.
Ripple Files Lawsuit Against YouTube: "Enough is Enough"
Ripple Labs filed a lawsuit against Youtube for its “deliberate inaction” in stopping repeated XRP scams.
Over $900K in Bitcoin Went to Child Sexual Abuse Material Providers in 2019, Says Chainalysis
$930,000 in Bitcoin represents a 32% increase over 2018, which had in turn presented a 212% increase over the previous year.
Crypto Gaming Seems to Be Exploding During COVID-19
A crypto gaming company called Bling says COVID-19 has sent increased traffic to its games.
Bitcoin Smart Contract Solution RSK Sees New Stablecoin and Leveraged Token
Bitcoin-based smart contract solution Rootstock sees a DeFi protocol launch a leveraged token and decentralized stablecoin.
Banks Could Intercept Your COVID-19 Stimulus Checks — Enter Crypto
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional banking system shows its vulnerability, which could not happen with crypto.
UK University Develops Blockchain Certificate to Protect Consumers from COVID-19 Risks
“Coronavirus represents a crisis of trust because we cannot any longer automatically trust goods or suppliers,” say the creators of a new blockchain supply chain certificate.
Libra Adapts White Paper to Appease US Regulators, Hopes for Changing Tides
Following a few minor tweaks, experts believe that Libra will be ready for mainstream adoption.
AVA Labs Launches Framework for 'Internet of Blockchains'
AVA Labs, founded by Cornell’s Emin Gün Sirer, has launched a public testnet.
French Artist Launches Personal Crypto Tied to Value of His Career and Output
In a bid to revolutionize the artworks owning experience, artist Ben Elliot is launching a personal crypto backed by the market value of his artworks.
‘Cointelegraph Talks’ Online Meetup to Discuss E-Payments and Digital Dollar
Cointelegraph invites the crypto community to join its first Cointelegraph Talks event.
India’s Lift of Cryptocurrency Trading in the Context of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing India to update its crypto regulation: What has been done and what to expect?.
CFTC’s First Science Contest Looks for Unregistered Foreign Offerings, Including Bitcoin Futures
US CFTC asks devs for new tools to find and track unregistered foreign derivative offerings soliciting US investors, including Bitcoin futures trading.
Charles Hoskinson: Ethereum Would Be Better if Buterin Used 'Snow White'
Cardano founder Charlies Hoskinson said that Ethereum could have developed more smoothly, had Buterin made different decisions regarding the PoS protocol.
Bitcoin Price Tests $6.8K Amid Warning Brent Next Oil to Go Negative
No severe losses in sight for Bitcoin as oil mayhem produces limited downside.
South Korean Social Gaming App Launches Blockchain-Based Platform
Social media app GameTalkTalk has launched a blockchain project for gamers, which will offer three new features and a native token.
OneCoin Investors Ask Judge Not to Scrap Suit While New Indictment Is Unsealed
A indictment alleging conspiracy to commit wire fraud against OneCoin co-founder Karl Greenwood was unsealed ahead of his June pre-trial conference.
Synthetix Is Already Tokenizing Real World Markets Through DeFi
Synthetix can add meaningful innovation to the traditional markets it tokenizes, according to Michael Anderson from Framework Ventures.