Cryptocurrencies
Wyoming’s Congressional Blockchain Committee Holds First Meeting
Formerly the blockchain task force, the new congressional committee holds its first meeting, focusing on digital property rights.
JP Morgan: CBDC Threatens Hegemony of US Dollar
JPMorgan warns that control over trade finance and cross-border payment mechanisms is slipping from the U. S. amid the growth of digital currencies.
Layer1 Stabilizes Texas Grids With 'Bitcoin Batteries'
Layer1 will release electricity in response to spikes in consumer demand that may threaten local power grids, such as during heatwaves.
We Have All Had A 'Pizza Day Moment' — What's Yours?
Detailing his own coffee purchase experience, Andreas Antonopoulos said many other similar stories likely exist from the years following "Bitcoin Pizza Day".
Institutional Investors Buying Up BTC Like Crazy After Halving
Institutional investors brewing a perfect Bitcoin storm.
New Ransomware Employs Never-Before-Seen Attack Method
Sophos revealed a new type of ransomware attack that threatens victims by demanding up to 1,850 BTC.
Plus Token Leadership Faces Criminal Prosecution in China
PlusToken main criminal suspect got caught and is now facing local court prosecution.
Bitflyer Donates Cheezy Pies to Shelters In Honor of BTC Pizza Day
Taking advantage of a memorable day in cryptocurrency history, BitFlyer decided to donate pizzas to folks in need.
Steem Soft Forks to Sanction Mysterious 'Community321' Account
Steem has completed a soft fork which sanctions the account that went rogue and sent 23. 6 million STEEM to Bittrex in protest of a recent hard fork.
Crypto Exchanges Speak Out as Binance Takes CoinMarketCap’s Top Spot
OKEx, Huobi and Bitfinex speak out on Binance’s buyout of CMC: “A partnership with a clear conflict of interest”.
Russia Proposes 2M Rub Fine and 7 Years in Jail for Illegal Crypto Use
Illegal cryptocurrency use in Russia could attract fines of up to 2 million rubles and hard labor or seven years of jail time.
"It’s Just a Matter of Time" Before BTC Break's All-Time High, Investment App CEO Says
One Crypto industry CEO sees Bitcoin hitting all-time highs at some point as the perfect facilitatory atmosphere sets up the move.
Bitcoin Will Create a New Economic Elite in 2020
The economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak has clearly shown the advantages of the decentralized technologies and cryptocurrency.
Baseline Demo Showcases Secure Enterprise Collaboration on Ethereum
Baseline Protocol’s proof-of-concept demonstrates how enterprises can securely collaborate on Ethereum.
Play-to-Earn Crypto Gamers Flip Virtual Properties for Fiat Rewards
Upland announces a partnership with Tilia Pay that allows players to earn fiat for virtual property transactions.
Binance and Eosfinex Join EOS DeFi Protocol to Handle Smart Contract Upgrades
Binance, Eosfinex and others join the governance of an EOS DeFi project, which will allow it to seamlessly upgrade smart contracts.
Bitcoin Survived Halving, but Death Spiralists Still Say BTC Is Doomed
The probability of a BTC network collapse in the next five years “is quite high — well over 50%,” said venture capitalist Zach Resnick.
Immunity Passports May Be Blockchain's Killer-App, Says Overstock CEO
Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson believes that COVID-19 Immunity Passports may be the killer-app to bring blockchain tech out of Bitcoin’s shadow.
Bitcoin Price Bulls Have Only One Objective Before Next Week Starts
#Bitcoin price momentum stalls with the latest dip below $9K but here’s what can ignite a new bull market cycle.
Iran’s President Asks Gov’t to Plan National Crypto Mining Strategy
Iran’s president has tasked officials at the central bank and ministries of energy, communications and IT with drafting plans for a national cryptocurrency mining strategy.