The first woman to gain more than a million YouTube subscribers is now going all-in on bitcoin to promote financial freedom to her loyal fanbase. “I kind of view bitcoin as similar to YouTube, which…
Europol Arrests 10 Members of a Sim Swapping…
The European law enforcement agency, Europol, has arrested 10 people believed to be members of the criminal gang that stole cryptocurrencies with an estimated value of $100 million. The arrests follow an international investigation into…
European Parliament Petitioned to Create Crypto Crime Compensation…
A petition has been submitted to the European Parliament, asking to implement a scheme to compensate crypto-related victims. The crimes mentioned in the petition 0421/2020 include fraud, piracy, and extortion. Petition’s Author Represents Victims in…
EU Seeks to Curb Reliance on US Dollar…
The European Union (EU) is reportedly planning to reduce its reliance on the U.S. dollar-based financial system, after American sanctions on Iran exposed the vulnerabilities of the bloc’s financial infrastructure. According to officials, who are…
Coinbase Issues a Public Apology to EU and…
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase published a statement addressing their U.K. and E.U. customers, apologizing for system outages and account restrictions. The company also recognized their customer support “has not been at the levels” expected. High Flow…
Record-Low Electricity Prices in Sweden Make It ‘a…
Bitcoin miners are finding the Nordic lands a profitable opportunity to boost their revenues due to a plunge in electricity prices at the cheapest levels than any other well-known places for crypto mining. Bitcoin Miners…
Simplex Becomes a Visa Principal Member
Crypto payment processor, Simplex announced on Tuesday that it has become a principal member of the Visa network. This status will allow the company to directly issue Visa debit cards to the users on its…
DLT Regulation in 2020: Backwards or Sideways?
This has been an unprecedented year in far more ways than one. Above all else, while 2020 has taught us the importance of speedy and reactive policymaking, it has also highlighted how proactive legislative activity…
Building the Next Wave of Web 3.0
“Blockchain and bitcoin point to a future, and point to a world, where content exists forever, where it’s permanent, where it doesn’t go away, where it exists forever on every single node that’s connected to…
Israeli Tax Authorities Notify Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose…
The revenue collector, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) has reportedly sent notifications to dozens of Israelis who own digital currencies asking them to fully disclose their assets and be taxed accordingly. In addition to sending…
SM Digital Holding and Wallex Prove That Bulgaria…
Many fintech startups and established companies are now looking for a new home across Europe due to Brexit. Bulgaria is shaping up to be the top destination for many of them, including crypto, blockchain and…
Simplex Launches Banking Service for Fiat-Crypto Conversions
Israel-based Simplex, a payments solutions provider, announced on Monday the launch of banking services allowing platforms to offer cryptocurrency buying and selling services using fiat. Dubbed Simplex Banking, the new service can be used by…
Christine Lagarde: ‘The European Central Bank Cannot Go…
In remarks that highlight flaws of the fiat currency system, the European Central Bank (ECB) president, Christine Lagarde, says the institution cannot go bankrupt even if it incurs losses running into trillions. According to Lagarde,…
New Dutch Law: Clients Must Explain Why They…
Netherlands-based crypto exchanges are now required by law to get additional information from clients regarding their bitcoin addresses. As part of the new requirements, which went into effect on Nov. 17, clients must now furnish…
Hackers Have Stolen $100 Million From Defi Projects…
Hackers have stolen $100 million from decentralized finance (Defi) projects so far this year, according to a new report. Defi accounted for 50% of all hacks and thefts in the second half of the year.…
39 Firms Have Applied to Offer Crypto Services…
Thirty-nine companies have applied for registration with the Dutch central bank to provide cryptocurrency services, the regulator told news.Bitcoin.com. They include crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers. Dutch Central Bank Begins Registering Crypto Service Providers…
OCC’s Brian Brooks Against Government Issued Digital Dollar…
The acting director of the U.S. Office Comptroller of Currency (OCC) Brian Brooks says the creation of the U.S. digital dollar is a terrible one because the government is not good at building things. Instead,…
Privacy-Focused Brave Users Can Now Purchase Bitcoin Cash…
The privacy-centric web browser Brave has partnered with Bitcoin.com in order to give users access to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin cash from directly inside their browser. The newly added Bitcoin.com widget has been added to the…
European Commission Opposes Crypto Fraud Compensation Fund: Victims…
The European Commission (EC) is opposing the creation of the crypto crime victim superfund to be financed with $0.0001 per dollar on all cryptocurrency transactions occurring within the EU. The Commission says that it does…
Bitcoin vs Gold: Where are Institutions Putting Their…
Analysts have long tried to imply a strong connection between Bitcoin and gold as safe-haven investments in times of trouble. In theory, this works, as both the crypto asset and the precious commodity are used…
Dollar dip meets hash rate boom: 5 things…
Bitcoin (BTC) starts the week above $11,000 as fresh gains continue to hold — is $12,000 next or will bears gain control? Cointelegraph takes five factors that could help decide whether this week is bullish…
Trump, price dots and COVID-19: 5 things to…
Bitcoin (BTC) rose to highs of $10,730 before settling lower on Oct. 5 as markets fluctuated in line with United States President Donald Trump contracting COVID-19. Cointelegraph takes a look at the factors set to…
Former EU Parliament Member Godfrey Bloom Who Calls…
Former Member of the European Parliament Godfrey Bloom has bought his first bitcoin. The British politician is famed for numerous controversial views, such as calling the entire banking system a scam and the state an…
Onecoin Victims Join Petition Seeking Establishment of Crypto…
Onecoin victims have joined a consortium that wants the European Parliament to consider a petition seeking the establishment of a compensation fund. The envisioned EU-administered fund will function as an insurance kitty for current and…
Onecoin Victims Join Petition Seeking Establishment of European…
Onecoin victims have joined a consortium that wants the European Parliament to consider a petition seeking the establishment of a compensation fund. The envisioned EU-administered fund will function as an insurance kitty for current and…
Uniswap payday, ETH transactions hit record high, EU…
Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest tracks every important crypto news story from the previous week. Essential reading for all Hodlers! Top Stories This Week Frenzy as Uniswap launches new governance token Uniswap stole…
EU to Launch Comprehensive Crypto Regulation by 2024:…
The European Union is planning to implement comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation by 2024, two EU reports have reportedly revealed. This follows five European finance ministers calling on the European Commission to put in place “very strong…
Gibraltar Updates Distributed Ledger Framework to Align With…
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has updated its guidance notes for distributed ledger technology (DLT) providers to include recommendations for risk management, as well as clarify aspects around the issuance of digital assets. In…
European Union Seeks Strict Regulation of Crypto and…
The European Commission, the executive arm of the E.U., has drawn up regulation to tightly monitor cryptocurrencies it considers “significant”, including asset-backed stablecoins like Facebook’s libra. Euractiv, a European news outlet, first reported the news…
Price analysis 9/11: BTC, ETH, XRP, LINK, BCH,…
The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde said that the coronavirus pandemic has acted as a catalyst in boosting the adoption of digital payments in the European Union. Lagarde expects the majority…
Blockchain’s demographics seem to be shifting in surprising…
People in their 20s and 30s now appear to make up the majority of crypto traders worldwide. This represents a shift away from previous numbers, which indicated not so long ago that people in their…
Fear, politics and the dollar: 5 things to…
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to test $10,000 support after a weekend in which it consolidated after a major drop — what next? Cointelegraph takes a look at the major factors set to influence BTC price action…
ETC Labs believes regulation is the key to…
Responding to numerous 51% attacks on the Ethereum Classic blockchain, ETC Labs said that it's time to bring regulation to hashpower rental marketplaces, citing the fact that at least two of the attacks were perpetrated…
Bitcoin Struggles to Surpass $12.5K: Is a Correction…
Now that Bitcoin has been dancing between roughly $11,000 and $12,000 for the better part of a month, investors are wondering what’s going to come next. 2020 has been a crazy year in the financial…
ETC Group’s Bitcoin ETP Hits $49 Million Assets…
Etc Group said Wednesday that its centrally cleared bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) has accumulated up to $49 million in assets under management since launch on June 18, 2020. The contract, known as Bitcoin Exchange Traded…
Title Token for Blockchain Estate Registry, Part 3
The advantage of the cross-blockchain protocol for public registries is that it can unite any number of existing ledgers in one ecosystem and does not need to upgrade the protocols of such blockchains. In simple…
Bitcoin Futures Traders Bet on Bullish Price Action,…
Bitcoin (BTC) futures trading has been on a high since July 21 with both the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Bakkt seeing sizeable increases in volume and open interest for their contracts. This resurgence in BTC…
Title Token for Blockchain Estate Registry, Part 2
Title token is a record of ownership similar to the one made in a traditional estate registry. This concept is designed as an alternative to security tokens and various financial crypto instruments. The title token…
Can Compliance and AML Software Improve Cryptocurrency Business…
Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism regulations demand that financial companies follow strict guidelines in order to curb and track illicit activity. Staying in compliance with these laws can often be difficult, especially…
Price Analysis 7/22: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV,…
Since March central banks have been printing money aggressively in order to combat the economic downturn brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Philip Lowe, the governor of the Australian Reserve Bank, has warned against the…
Bitcoin Price Rises to $9,500 as $2 Trillion…
Within the last hour Bitcoin (BTC) price broke out of its sideways range to briefly push above the $9,500 level. The move comes after a slight uptick in daily trading volume since Monday (July 20)…
Bitcoin Signals Bullish Breakout as EU Confirms $2tn…
Bitcoin broke out of a narrow technical range to close above $9,300 this Tuesday. The jump appeared after the European Union leaders confirmed a €1.8 trillion ($2.06 trillion) stimulus package. The cryptocurrency now eyes bullish…
Paypal Developing Cryptocurrency Capabilities, Letter to European Commission…
Paypal has confirmed that it has been developing cryptocurrency capabilities in a letter the company sent to the European Commission regarding the EU framework for cryptocurrency markets. Recently, Paypal and Venmo were rumored to soon…
Binance At Last Confirms Autumn 2020 Launch of…
Binance first announced plans for a UK crypto trading platform in mid-June. The company has now confirmed an Autumn 2020 rollout. Source: binance.com The UK platform will provide GBP and Euro on/off ramps via bank…
Crypto Facilities Gets FCA Nod to Set up…
Crypto Facilities, a subsidiary of Kraken cryptocurrency exchange, has obtained a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). An MTF is a European regulatory term for a self-regulated financial trading…
Bitcoin Price Stalls Below $9.2K but Data Shows…
Earlier today Cointelegraph reported that “Bitcoin (BTC) price recorded its strongest second quarter performance in history” despite a startling crash to $3,750 on March 13. Data from Skew also shows that Bitcoin currently has a…
Lastbit’s Wallet Hopes to Make Spending Bitcoin Simple…
Lastbit, a Berkeley-based startup, has announced the beta launch of their Bitcoin and Lightning-enabled wallet. The company claims that their new solution is meant to address three critical problems preventing Bitcoin’s mass adoption: price volatility,…
Wirecard: Crypto Card Users’ Funds Locked as UK…
UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Friday suspended the license of Wirecard Card Solutions (WCS), a unit of troubled Wirecard AG, which is responsible for issuing Visa cryptocurrency debit cards. It means some users of…
LocalBitcoins Says Its Transactions From Darknet Markets Dropped…
LocalBitcoins, a major peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency exchange, has purportedly managed to significantly cut the amount of criminal funds on its platform in 2020. The P2P platform has seen a decline of over 70% in transactions…
ArbiSmart Wallet: Earning Bitcoin Safely, up to 45%…
What is automated crypto trading and why is it so popular? Algorithmic trading, also known as autotrading is the use of an automated system, which is pre-programmed with instructions for executing transactions based on a…
Tiny Tax Haven Accounts for $36B of Cross-Border…
Seychelles-based exchanges led the world in cross-border Bitcoin (BTC) transactions in 2019. What Switzerland is to the world of watchmaking, Seychelles is to the world of crypto exchanges. The small island nation with a total…
London’s ETC Group to List Centrally Cleared Bitcoin…
A UK-based financial services company will list a centrally cleared bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) on Deutsche Börse’s Xetra electronic trading market later this month. In a statement released on June 9, Etc Group said the…
The Mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto Allegedly Leveraged a Russian…
4,171 days ago in 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto invoked the Bitcoin network after sharing the white paper with people since Halloween 2008. Just recently, it has been discovered that Nakamoto leveraged a Russian proxy to obfuscate…
Review: Cointelegraph-Inspired Climate Change Art Exhibition
Selva Ozelli is an international tax attorney and regular contributor to Cointelegraph. She gives her expert opinion on a range of subjects, including how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can both positively and negatively impact climate…
FastBitcoins Launches Dollar-Cost Averaging Feature
So far, Bitcoin adoption in 2020 has been defined by the phenomenon of “stacking sats.” The notion of quickly and seamlessly converting fiat into bitcoin in small, regular increments has lowered a perceived barrier that…
Russia Tops Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Volume Despite Strict Restrictions,…
Russia stands out as the global leader in Bitcoin volume, according to CryptoDiffer. The research firm compiled data from LocalBitcoins, a widely-utilized peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange. BITCOIN INTEREST BY GEOGRAPHY IN APRIL We took a look…
Brave Browser Reports That EU Governments Are Failing…
On April 27, Brave browser filed a complaint urging the European Commission to take action against EU governments that fail to adequately protect their citizens. A recent report compiled by the Brave team concludes that…
Japanese Crypto Exchange BitFlyer Launches Blockchain Consulting Service
BitFlyer, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan and one of the largest Bitcoin brokers in the world, has announced the launch of a new consulting service offered by BitFlyer Blockchain, its blockchain division.…