Cryptocurrencies
Binance Hits $295M in Traded Volume for Newly-Launched Options Contract
Binance options contracts overtook competitors by daily traded volume on April 14 — just one day after their official launch?.
Bitcoin Payments Gateway Purse is Reconsidering Closure, Cites Community Support
Purse. io is reconsidering its decision to close down and is now vetting new ownership for the platform.
Portugal Unveils ‘Free Zones’ for Emerging Technologies in Digital Action Plan
Portugal is taking an ambitious approach to encouraging experimentation with blockchain, AI, 5G and other emerging technologies.
BitMEX to Launch Bitcoin-Settled Futures Tracking Ether Price Against Dollar
BitMEX plans to launch the ETHUSD futures contracts with a maximum leverage of 50x on May 5, 2020.
‘Boomers Are F*cked’ — New Macro Report Forecasts $1M Bitcoin by 2025
Bitcoin and gold are “the only answers that make any sense” to our financial woes, argues Raoul Pal.
Cardano, Cosmos and Tezos Beat Bitcoin and Ether in Latest Weiss Crypto Ratings
Cardano, Tezos and Cosmos have better technology than Bitcoin and Ether according to new ratings.
African Gold’s Position Amid the Global COVID-19 Crisis
With blockchain tech implementation, Africa’s economic growth could rely on the continent’s gold industry, as revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demand for Bitcoin Surges in Argentina as Default Looms
As Argentina faces default from unpaid foreign debt, the volume of Bitcoin in Argentine pesos has risen exponentially.
Experts Predict Deflation: There Goes Bitcoin Narrative #697
Bitcoiners are betting on inflation from money printing, but many experts say the slump in demand from lockdowns is more likely to lead to deflation.
Vitalik Buterin Trolls Craig Wright over Patent Trolling
Vitalik takes a veiled shot at Craig Wright over his patent portfolio, but Calvin Ayre steps in to say “Leave Craig Alone!”.
Bitcoin-Backed ‘Cryptodollar’ to Combat Hyperinflation in Venezuela
Valiu wants to combat Venezuelan hyperinflation and capital controls on remittances with a Bitcoin-backed synthetic dollar.
Community Fraud Site Tracks 8.5M XRP Lost to Giveaway Scams
Scammers have taken XRP holders for nearly 8. 5M tokens since 2019 using fake airdrops and YouTube giveaways, according to a community fraud prevention site.
BTC Pre-Halving Pump in Play as Bitcoin Price Surges Toward $8,000
Bitcoin price led the entire crypto market higher but is the move a strong step toward $8K or simply a short squeeze?.
Blockchain Platform Partnership Allows Rewards Points Consolidation
Blockchain-based platform, MiL. k, has joined up with accommodation platform Yanolja, bolstering rewards points usability.
Upbit Extends Its Partnership With Chainalysis for Enhanced Crypto Compliance
Upbit will start using Chainalysis’ know-your-transaction system in the wake of extending their partnership.
Coinbase Emerges as a Major DeFi Contender With Price Oracle Launch
Coinbase steps into DeFi — launches a price oracle.
Recap of Cointelegraph Talks: E-Payments During Covid-19 and Beyond
Cointelegraph Talks Recap: Our first panel of speakers discuss the ramifications of COVID-19 on FinTech Development.
LabCFTC Director: In Crisis, Innovation in Finance Can ‘Get Us to the Next Stage’
Director of LabCFTC sees hope for fintech innovation amid COVID-19 response while speaking to Cointelegraph.
Two Crypto Exchanges Paid High Ethererum Fees to Ensure Quick Withdrawals
Data From Flipside Crypto shows that as Black Thursday occurred, two major crypto exchanges paid high Ether fees to guarantee withdrawals were processed quickly.
Total BTC Fees for On-Chain Transactions Surged 50% in Last 24 Hours
Total Bitcoin fees paid over the last 24 hours increased by 50. 7% to over $9,500, while the mean fee increased by 58. 8%.