Cryptocurrencies
US Senator Loeffler Reports 2019 Income of $3.5M From Role as CEO of Bakkt
US Senator and former Bakkt CEO finally filed her financial disclosures after a four-month extension and an insider trading scandal, revealing that she is very rich indeed.
Craig Wright’s Satoshi Case Goes To Trial July 6
Craig Wright’s Satoshi case will finally go to trial, both sides confirmed to Cointelegraph.
MakerDAO Takes New Measures to Prevent Another ‘Black Swan’ Collapse
The DeFi lending market MakerDAO has updated its governance protocols to prevent another occurrence of forced liquidations that lead to huge losses.
Price Analysis 5/4: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, BNB, EOS, XTZ, XLM
Several major cryptocurrencies are facing selling at higher levels but the fact that traders are buying on the dips suggests further range-bound action is likely.
Spanish Multinational Bank BBVA to Explore Zero-Knowledge Proofs
BBVA and a state-backed research center in Spain have launched a partnership to explore advanced cryptography for financial services.
Buffett ‘Killed His Reputation’ by Being Stupid About BTC, Says Max Keiser
One of the most successful investors of all time, Warren Buffett might be killing his reputation by being so harsh on Bitcoin, Max Keiser believes.
Bitcoin Price Defies Stock Market Link — Post-Halving World Uncertain
Has the upcoming halving already been factored into Bitcoin’s price, and can another pump be in the cards in the short term?.
Many Blockchain Projects Are Uniquely Suited to COVID-19 Research, Here’s How
In the wake of the recent pandemic, here’s how many different blockchain projects are stepping up to donate resources in the hopes of finding a vaccine.
Iran Ditches the Rial Amid Hyperinflation as LocalBitcoins Seem to Trade Near $35K
Iran’s parliament votes to institute a new currency as coronavirus and sanctions hyperinflate the rial and local Bitcoin prices skyrocket relative to official exchanges.
German Security Token Platform to Develop a Custody Solution
German STO platform Black Manta joins digital asset custody firm Finoa to develop institutional security token custody.
Major Polish Insurance Company Taps Blockchain for Its Paperwork
Polish insurance company Link4 teams up with blockchain startup Coinfirm to use a DLT-powered tool for document management.
Bitcoin Price Retraces to $8.5K Going Into Last Week Before Halving
Bitcoin price is consolidating below the recent $9. 5K high, but which way will it go with less than eight days before the BTC halving?.
Zcash Fully Shielded Transactions Jump 70% to New Record in April
The Zcash network has recorded a 70% jump in fully shielded transactions, marking a new record for April of over 8,700. This compounds gains of 100% made in March.
Litecoin Mimblewimble Integration Sees Test Build and Codebase Progress
Litecoin and Grin++ developer, David Burkett, has posted an April progress update on Litecoin’s Mimblewimble integration, claiming that a testing framework has been built and codebase integration has started.
We Can Do Better: Building Resilience Into the Crypto Markets
It’s time for the crypto industry to mature as the world desperately needs a brand new “global digital asset economy. ”.
Paxful Launches Bitcoin Fundraising Campaign to Combat COVID-19 in Africa
Peer-to-peer crypto marketplace Paxul is expanding its charitable program to Africa amid the COVID-19 crisis.
VeChain, Mastercard and Alipay Join Australia-China Supply Chain Consortium
VeChain, Mastercard and Alipay are among the heavy hitters backing the new APAC Provenance Council, focused on Australia’s $76 billion of exports to China.
Devs at Blogging Platform Ghost Take Down Crypto-Mining Malware Attack
Developers at blogging platform Ghost have spent the past 24 hours fighting a crypto mining malware attack.
Indian Crypto Exchanges Seek Tax Clarity From Central Bank
India’s crypto exchanges are demanding that the country’s central bank provide clear guidelines regarding taxation.
Halving, Stocks, Fundamentals: 3 Things to Watch in Bitcoin This Week
Bitcoin is approaching the most eagerly anticipated moment in its history, and markets are feeding the excitement after weeks of gains.