Cryptocurrencies
Satoshi Nakamoto Had Outside Cryptography Help, Says Early Bitcoin Dev
Satoshi Nakamoto sought help from expert cryptographers, which allowed him to make Bitcoin secure, says an early developer.
Mining Hardware Maker Canaan Looks to Issue $12.4M in Stock to Employees
Cryptocurrency mining ASIC producer Canaan filed with the U. S. SEC to issue around $12. 4 million worth of shares to its employees.
Ledger CTO Explains Why Smartphones Won’t Ever Be Fully Safe for Using Crypto
Recent developments led by some smartphone manufacturers aim to use hardware to make the system more secure, but it won’t protect from all attacks, cautions Ledger’s CTO.
Protestors Invoke Bitcoin in the Wake of George Floyd’s Death
Cryptocurrencies appear on the scene of massive protests in the U. S. in response to police killing George Floyd, with many industry leaders weighing in.
Hacker Steals Database of the Largest Hosting Provider on the Dark Web
Sensitive data from darknet websites hosted in Daniel’s Hosting have been leaked by a hacker who claims ties to Anonymous.
Cash or Plastic? Countries Where Crypto Debit Cards Are Fair Game
Cointelegraph examines where crypto debit cards are available and what options they offer as wider adoption starts to take hold.
Exclusive: Binance Korea to Integrate Coinfirm Real-time AML Monitoring
Binance Korea will be using an anti-money laundering solution developed by Coinfirm, as the country requires a high level of regulatory compliance for crypto.
Miners Have Been Selling More Bitcoin Than They Generate, Recent Data Suggests
Last week, Bitcoin miners reportedly sold 11 per cent more coins than they generated over the same period.
Swiss Bank Maerki Baumann Launches Crypto Custody and Trading
Swiss private bank Maerki Baumann deepens crypto push by adding crypto custody and trading services.
Matic's Price Crumbles 20% Amid Mainnet Launch
Despite beginning its mainnet rollout today, the price of Matic has fallen 20% in 48 hours — shedding nearly all gains made during the week leading into the launch.
Crypto Travel Booking Site Travala Sees 46% Monthly Increase in Bookings Despite Pandemic
Cryptocurrency travel website Travala. com saw a 45. 8% increase in the total number of room nights booked in May compared to April.
XRP Price Must Shake 30-Month Lows Vs. Bitcoin to Start Rally
It’s high time for XRP and XLM to catch up to not only Bitcoin but also some notable altcoin counterparts such as Ethereum and Cardano.
Top Analysts Lay Out Compelling Case for $12K Bitcoin Within a Month
The price of Bitcoin may hit $12,000 within the next month if it sees a breakout above $10,000, traders say.
Failing Monetary Policy Boosts BreadWallet’s Popularity in Venezuela, Says CEO
The co-founder of pioneering crypto wallet BRD attributes his company’s Venezuelan success to local demand for crypto driven by failing monetary policy.
Kingdom Trust CEO Says Bitcoin Is Digital Manifestation of Austrian Economics
The CEO of Kingdom Trust, a Bitcoin-friendly custodian managing more than $13 billion in assets, believes Bitcoin comprises a digital realization of Austrian economics.
Ethereum Classic Follows Its Sibling’s Footsteps With Phoenix Hard Fork
Ethereum Classic performed its scheduled upgrade to bring Ethereum’s Istanbul features to the classic chain, making the two protocols fully compatible with each other.
Operator of Alleged Crypto Scam Flees South Africa for Mozambique
The operator of an alleged seven-figure crypto scam appears to have fled the country of South Africa for Mozambique.
Report: Bankruptcy Law Can Be Unclear When Crypto Custodians Go Belly Up
The past few years have seen a glut of cryptocurrency exchanges becoming insolvent. But what legal rights do their customers have with regards to the return of their held assets?.
Tether Integrates With Plasma Sidechain to Reduce Load on Ethereum
Tether has integrated the just-launched OMG Network Plasma sidechain, formerly known as OmiseGo, promising cheaper transactions as Ethereum’s fees skyrocket.
Bitmain Launches New T19 Bitcoin Miner After S17’s Troubled Launch
World-leading mining hardware producer Bitmain launched its new Antminer T19 Bitcoin Mining ASIC.