Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Network Is at Peak Health Post-Halving, Report Shows
A report indicates that despite concerns over mining after the halving, the health of the Bitcoin network remains excellent.
Austrian Government-Backed Project Will Use Blockchain to Find Waste Heat Spots
The Austrian government is backing a project that would let citizens submit data about industrial waste heat spots for district heating, receiving tokens as reward.
New Cryptic Chinese Operation Instantly Becomes Sixth-Largest BTC Mining Pool
A new Chinese mining pool swiftly takes 5% of the Bitcoin mining pie, while its origins remain unknown.
UN Paves Path for Sustainability in Seafood Industry Using Blockchain
The United Nations has released a report to raise governmental and international awareness for blockchain’s application in the seafood value chain.
Breaking: Telegram Abandons Telegram Open Network and GRAM Tokens
Telegram CEO announces the end of Telegram Open Network and Gram following regulatory battle.
Lots of Action but No Bull Rally: Here’s How the Bitcoin Halving Went Down
Monday may have been uneventful for Bitcoin’s price, but it was a historic moment nonetheless.
China’s BSN Aims to Reclaim Financial Data From Tech Giants
Research Fellow Martin Chorzempa argued that China’s blockchain strategy is entirely focused on domestic objectives during Consensus.
Bitcoin Eyes $9K as Billionaire VC Sees Dollar ‘Deflationary Spiral’
Smoother conditions follow Bitcoin’s third block subsidy halving on Monday, but anticipation is building as fiat continues to wane.
FATF’s Deadline for Travel Rule Is a Bit of a Myth, Says Siân Jones
As FATF’s purported deadline for the travel rule is just a few weeks away, crypto regulation expert Siân Jones argues that its adoption could take years.
Shanghai PBoC Warns Chinese Public Against Blockchain Investment Schemes
A social media account for the People’s Bank of China is warning citizens against illegal fundraising schemes that involve virtual currencies and blockchain.
Anthony Pompliano Says Gov't Response to COVID-19 Will Drive Crypto Adoption
Anthony Pompliano argued that government stimulus measures will drive the adoption of alternative stores of value and non-correlated assets at Consensus.
Binance Now Supports Deposits and Withdrawals in South African Rand
In yet another expansion initiative, Binance adds support for deposits and withdrawals in South African rand.
New User Registrations on Binance Approach All-Time High Amid Bitcoin Halving
Binance’s CEO said that the number of new user registrations has reapproached the levels seen at the peak of the 2017/2018 parabolic bull run.
Open Blockchains Aren’t Secure Enough for Enterprises, Says Salesforce Exec
Security concerns surrounding public blockchains may be enough to dissuade enterprises from adopting the tech, according to a Salesforce exec.
JPMorgan Provides Banking Services to Crypto Exchanges Coinbase and Gemini
Coinbase and Gemini reportedly had their accounts approved with JPMorgan Chase in April.
Gibraltar Financial Services Minister Talks ‘Staying Ahead’ on DLT
Gibraltar’s minister for digital and financial services spoke to Cointelegraph about regulating market manipulation in the blockchain sector.
4 Reasons the Bitcoin Halving Won't Trigger a Big ‘Miner Capitulation’
Bitcoin miners are not likely to see capitulation and especially a “mining death spiral” after the 2020 halving due to four major reasons.
Crypto Companies, Law Enforcement and Intelligence Firms Team Up to Fight Human Trafficking
Crypto companies, intelligence firms and law enforcement agencies team up to fight human trafficking through data sharing and educational awareness.
Riot Blockchain’s Bitcoin Mining Revenues in Q1 Rise 70% Year-on-Year
Biotech firm-turned-Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain disclosed strong results for Q1 2020 in its latest quarterly report filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bitcoin Advocates Cry Foul as US Fed Buying ETFs for the First Time
Yet another unprecedented move from the U. S. central bank to shore up the fiat economy means that it is violating its own charter, critics warn.