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…
BIS Chief Banker Criticizes Bitcoin as Inherently Risky,…
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) general manager Agustin Carstens has criticized bitcoin saying the asset was inherently risky and “increasingly vulnerable” to a 51% attack. A long time bitcoin (BTC) skeptic, Carstens stressed that only…
Privacy-Centric Messaging App Signal Experiments With Stellar-Based Mobilecoin…
One of the most popular privacy-centric messaging applications Signal has seen explosive growth during the last two months over things like the Whatsapp acquisition and the recent Big Tech censorship. According to a number of…
The Strange Saga of Elon Musk, WhatsApp, &…
Ever since WhatsApp rolled out its new terms of services last week, the app has been caught in a maelstrom of public relations problems. News that WhatsApp would be collecting even more of its users’…
Noise.cash: Social Microblogging App Fueled by Bitcoin Cash…
For quite some time now, bitcoin cash users have been leveraging the web portal read.cash in order to write blog posts, connect with like-minded individuals, and earn bitcoin cash for providing popular content. Now the…
xSigma DeFi Offers Lucrative Rewards for Liquidity Providers,…
xSigma is an upcoming stablecoin DEX protocol developed by the first DeFi project backed by a NASDAQ-listed company. In order to attract liquidity providers to supply their stablecoins to the decentralized exchange, the protocol will…
Crypto Industry’s Favorite Messaging App Telegram Surpasses 500…
Telegram, a popular messaging app within the cryptocurrency space, surpassed 500 million monthly active users during the first week of January, according to Telegram chief executive officer Pavel Durov. In the last 72 hours, said…
EOS Drops Roughly 30% in 18 Hours After…
After making a name for himself as a prominent blockchain developer and crypto community member, Dan Larimer announced his resignation from Block.One on Sunday, January 10th. Larimer While Larimer’s departure from the company seems to…
Price analysis 1/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, ADA,…
Bitcoin (BTC) again rose to a new all-time high on Friday as bulls continued to buy on every minor dip. As the price reached a new high, Bitcoin’s market capitalization soared above $775 billion, taking…
Bitcoin Price Taps $41,970, Morgan Creek Partner Says…
Bitcoin’s price continues to move northbound, as the crypto asset’s value has touched another all-time high (ATH) this week reaching $41,970 per coin on Friday morning (EST). The digital asset bitcoin is now the 7th…
As Bitcoin rises above $41K, can Coinbase keep…
Coinbase is under the microscope as the Bitcoin price surged past $41,000 following a minor retrace after topping $40,000 on Thursday. The United States-based crypto exchange is known for experiencing serious connectivity issues during periods…
9 Trillion vs. 100 Trillion: Billionaire Mike Novogratz…
On December 31, billionaire investor Mike Novogratz asked his Twitter followers which blockchain coin has the best chance of winning the payments race and offered four choices. Novogratz said there are lots of “contenders” and…
What Are Stablecoins?
A “stablecoin” is a type of cryptocurrency whose value is tied to an outside asset, such as the U.S. dollar or gold, to stabilize the price. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum offer a number…
Bananas! Billionaire Shark Mark Cuban Calls Bitcoin More…
Bitcoin is now beyond its former high of $20,000 but billionaire tech entrepreneur, “shark” investor, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban, still won’t change his stance on the cryptocurrency. In the past, he’s…
CoinsLoot Launch World’s First Crypto Loot Boxes, With…
PRESS RELEASE. CoinsLoot is a decentralized crypto platform offering a range of benefits for gamers, investors and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. For the first time ever, users can purchase Loot Boxes with ERC-20 tokens to reveal a…
‘We Are Not Like Libra’: China’s CBDC Won’t…
China’s national digital currency, formally known as the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP) will not seek to replace globally accepted fiat currencies like the dollar and the euro, said Zhou Xiaochuan, the former governor of…
Bitcoin.com Wallet Adds Shareable Payment Link Feature –…
At Bitcoin.com, our team is all about spreading the benefits of peer-to-peer electronic cash and our flagship wallet is a testament to our team’s passion. Bitcoin.com’s noncustodial crypto wallet recently upgraded and now offers a…
Belgian Regulator Warns of Crypto Scammers That Target…
The Belgian regulator, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), says scammers are employing new techniques which target Tinder and Facebook users. Using what the FSMA terms an “emotional scam,” criminals are targeting male users…
Free TON, From an Abandoned Project to the…
The Durov brothers fought a long and exhaustive battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the Telegram Open Network (TON)’s acceptance in the United States, which ended with an official announcement…
Testnet of Facebook’s Much Vaunted Stablecoin Only Executes…
The Facebook fronted stablecoin, Diem (formerly Libra)’s dismal testnet results undercut the assertion that the digital currency is a threat to global financial stability. This is the conclusion that can be deduced from a Diem…
Libra rebrands to Diem, hoping to shake off…
According to a press release posted today, the Libra Association is changing its name to the Diem Association. The shift is likely in the hopes of turning the page on Libra’s PR. Facebook initially announced…
ECB Chief Christine Lagarde Downplays Bitcoin’s Risks to…
ECB President Christine Lagarde downplays any risks bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could pose to financial stability and monetary sovereignty. In contrast, she sees stablecoins, such as Facebook-backed libra, as posing “serious risks.” Christine Lagarde, Bitcoin,…
Facebook’s Libra Crypto Gets Ready to Launch in…
Facebook’s libra cryptocurrency is reportedly preparing to launch with a single cryptocurrency, a scaled-down version of its original plan. The launch date for Facebook’s libra could be as early as January. Launch Date for Facebook’s…
Analyst: Key Amazon Stock Fractal Is “Anti-FOMO” For…
The recent bullish breakout in Bitcoin has caused a massive wave of FOMO as late to the game buyers attempt to get in before the cryptocurrency takes off to a new all-time high. But one…
Analyst: Amazon Stock Fractal Is “Anti-FOMO” For Bitcoin
The recent bullish breakout in Bitcoin has caused a massive wave of FOMO as late to the game buyers attempt to get in before the cryptocurrency takes off to a new all-time high. But one…
Bitcoin Poised to Hit $15K Even amid Bearish…
Many Bitcoin analysts agreed that Bitcoin would stop rallying after its price hits $14,500. The cryptocurrency looked overbought on medium-term timeframes, a technical alert that typically amounts to a downside correction. But the bearish calls…
Back on track: US macro events unlikely to…
Tech-heavy stock market indices, including the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500, have begun to recover. Amazon posted high pandemic sales that led profits to climb threefold and reported a 37% spike in revenue. Facebook…
$250 Trillion in Assets Looking for Ideal Store…
The CEO of Nasdaq-listed billion-dollar company Microstrategy has made a strong bull case for bitcoin. He says there is a $250 trillion ocean of assets looking for the ideal store a value right now and…
FSB Report Says Stablecoins Promote Financial Inclusion: Urges…
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) says stablecoins have the potential to enhance the efficiency of the provision of financial services. The body adds that the hybrid cryptocurrencies have the potential to bring efficiencies to payments…
A Big Data Art NFT Collaboration With Brittany…
As Kenn Bosak mentions in the launch podcast we did together with Brittany Kaiser; you must have lived under a rock not to know who Brittany is. Her life story juxtaposes big data, blockchain, information…
FSB releases recommendations to regulate global stablecoins such…
The G20’s financial watchdog, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), has published regulatory recommendations opposing the trans-national ambitions of “global stablecoins,” such as Facebook’s Libra project. The FSB’s report offers regulatory recommendations to G20 member states…
Permission.io Has Quietly Raised $50M to Make Advertising…
Permission.io is a platform that pays users in ASK tokens for engaging with, or even looking at, ads. Built on a fork of the Ethereum blockchain, the Permission platform incentivizes users to grant advertisers and…
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…
How 100 Pre-Loaded BCH Stickers and a Spoof…
An anonymous Bitcoin Cash (BCH) supporter says he deliberately started a spoof which successfully got the local media to report on the coin. The method, which involved the use of 100 Bitcoin Cash tip stickers,…
How a Spoof Turned Into a Media Hype…
An anonymous Bitcoin Cash (BCH) supporter says he deliberately started a spoof which successfully baited local media to report on the coin. The trick, which involved the use of 100 Bitcoin Cash tip stickers, only…
KuCoin Has Just Announced a New Project Listed,…
Scheduled as the next phase of the SaTT progress, the token would be listed on several top tier exchanges namely Kucoin and Uniswap the 24th September, opening it up to a big audience of users,…
Uniswap Activity Sends Ethereum Gas Fees Sky High
The issue of high Ethereum gas prices isn’t going away anytime soon. Just last month, total daily fees on the Ethereum network managed to reach an all-time high of $8.6 million. Following a brief respite…
‘Growth hacker’ hides 100 caches of Bitcoin Cash…
An anonymous benefactor manipulated social media to get on the news in the Californian city of Bakersfield to encourage the adoption of Bitcoin Cash. According to a Sept. 17 blog post from the Bitcoin Man…
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…
Stablecoins post triple-digit growth in 2020, but institutional…
The supply of the Coinbase-backed stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) has grown by 250% since the start of 2020, including an 80% expansion in just the past two months. After starting the year with a nearly…
Huobi and OKEx Battle for Supremacy in China
Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is taking aim at competitor OKEx in China, specifically the business of trading bitcoin futures and other derivatives contracts. The fight opens a new front in a longstanding rivalry. OKEx, which is…
Russia Blocks Cryptocurrency Websites Ahead of Regulation
Russian authorities have blocked a number of websites related to cryptocurrency ahead of the country’s crypto regulation taking effect. A popular exchange aggregator website has already been blocked twice and has now received a third…
Public interest in central bank digital currencies surpasses…
A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) shows that 2020 is the year that momentum behind central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has truly taken off. Published on Aug. 24, BIS’ new working…
Former RBI Governor and IMF Chief Economist Sees…
Raghuram Rajan, former governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), sees value in bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and Facebook-backed libra alongside central bank digital currencies. Former RBI…
Goldman Sachs Cryptocurrency: Possible Collaboration With JPMorgan and…
Goldman Sachs is considering creating its own cryptocurrency. Having recently appointed a new head of digital assets, the company indicated a possible collaboration with other companies, including JPMorgan and Facebook. JPMorgan has created the JPM…
Big Travel Firm CWT Pays $4.5 Million Bitcoin…
CWT, one of the biggest travel companies in the U.S., this week paid $4.5 million in bitcoin to hackers who infiltrated the firm’s computer system, stealing sensitive corporate data. It is unclear whether customer information…
‘Big Tech’ Pullback Explains Why Bitcoin Rally Has…
Bitcoin rally has paused ahead of the “Big Tech” earnings report next week. Despite logging a massive growth in the second quarter, a veteran analyst sees Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Facebook, and Netflix at overbought…
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…
Twitter Users Can Now Send Crypto to Each…
Torus, a Singaporean crypto key management platform, now allows users to send cryptocurrencies through social media platforms like Twitter. With Torus’ latest update, v1.7.2, users can now send tokens to any Twitter or GitHub account,…
Unstoppable Domains Launches Decentralized Chat Protocol
Unstoppable Domains, a Tim Draper-backed startup focused on blockchain-based uncensorable websites, has launched a decentralized chat protocol. The so-called “Unstoppable Chat”, or simply “dChat” aims to promote confidentiality through a peer-to-peer network and end-to-end encryption.…
Germany Takes Over FATF Presidency With New Guidance…
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has a new president as Germany took over the presidency from China. The intergovernmental organization also highlighted the need for more guidance on cryptocurrencies as many countries have not…
Germany Takes Over FATF Presidency With New Guidance…
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has a new president as Germany took over the presidency from China. The intergovernmental organization also highlighted the need for more guidance on cryptocurrencies as many countries have not…
A ‘Significant Increase’: UK Regulator Says 2.6 Million…
The UK’s top financial regulator has conducted a survey and found a “significant increase” in the number of crypto owners and awareness of cryptocurrencies. The regulator estimates that 2.6 million people in the country have…
Bank for International Settlements Calls CBDCs a Potential…
In advance of its coming annual report, on June 24 the Bank for International Settlements released a special chapter from that report on digital payments — especially central bank digital currencies, a topic that’s attracted…
Father of JOBS Act: Gov’t Was Concerned Libra…
David Weild IV, who is known as the father of the JOBS Act, believes that the U.S. government had to move to stamp out Facebook’s Libra stablecoin. Facebook: Number of Active Users. Source: Statista. ‘Government’s…
Cointelegraph Talks to Dive Deep Into Inclusion and…
Cointelegraph Talks’ third event kicks off at 1 pm EST on Tuesday, June 9, with the event set to tackle the issues of gender and diversity in the crypto sector. The hour-long discussion will be…
Crypto Could Save Millennials From the Economy That…
In a seminal blog post by Blockchain Capital, Bitcoin (BTC) was described as a “demographic mega-trend.” And while new technology tends to follow a path of diffusion from younger to older generations, there is another…
India to Significantly Increase Crypto Market Share This…
India’s cryptocurrency market is set to gain significant market share this year, according to an industry report. The regulatory environment, the instability of the rupee, and remittances are key drivers that will send the Indian…
A Lot of Binance Exmployees Opt to be…
The CEO of crypto exchange Binance, Chagpeng Zhao (CZ) acknowledged that “a lot” of employees opt to be paid in BNB, rather than fiat. I’m REALLY curious to know what % of employees from Binance…
Staking Will Turn Ethereum Into a Functional Store…
Osho Jha is an investor, data scientist and tech company executive who enjoys finding and analyzing unique data sets for investing in both public and private markets. With the halving capturing the attention of most…
Rising Bitcoin Search Volumes Point to 2019-Like Price…
Searches for the keyword ‘Bitcoin’ is trending higher on Google since late-March. The surge in internet volumes is similar to what they were before the 2019 price rally. Interest in the cryptocurrency is booming as…
Texas Watchdog Exposes ‘Double Your Money’ Scam on…
Nickolas Steele, who manages a Facebook page called CryptoFacts, was ordered today to ‘case and desist’ on charges that he defrauded people by soliciting investments in a phony cryptocurrecy scheme, Texas Securities Commissioner announced. According to a…
Coinbase Report Suggests Bitcoin Acts as a Gateway…
Bitcoin (BTC) acts like a gateway down the altcoin rabbit hole, according to new research from Coinbase. The research found that while 60% of users buy Bitcoin as their first cryptocurrency purchase, only 24% of…
Traditional Stock Market Valuation Techniques Reveal Overvalued DeFi…
While it is difficult to define the intrinsic value of most cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, or DeFi, tokens appear to be an important exception. As explained by Lucas Campbell, analyst at Fitzner Blockchain Consulting, in his…
‘Risky’ Tokenized Real Estate Platform Hits New Heights…
U.S. tokenized real estate platform RealT hit record highs in sales and new users after it turned to crypto-only transactions, following a ban by payments platform Paypal in April. The Ethereum-based startup tokenizes and sells…
Brave Browser (BAT) Has the Largest Potential Crypto…
Brave browser continues its phenomenal growth rate, hitting 13.8 million users at the end of April. Of those users, 1.7 million have opted into the crypto rewards system, according to co-founder Brendan Eich. Brave Browser…
Bitcoin Post-COVID & Pre-Halvening: 4 Leading Experts Open…
The coronavirus has had a very strange effect on time–certain aspects of our lives have been sped up, and others have slowed down; in many ways, the same thing that can be said for…
SEC Commissioner Sees Increasing Demand for Cryptocurrency
Crypto-friendly commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hester Peirce, said there is an increase in demand for cryptocurrency as investors seek to diversify their portfolios. The commissioner has been an avid proponent…
Crypto Leaders on COVID-19: Join us for a…
The coronavirus has had a major impact on just about every aspect of our lives; the cryptocurrency industry has been no exception. Businesses around the globe have been forced to embrace remote work amid an…
Alyze Sam: Stablecoins Are the “Gateway to Decentralization”
Speaking to attendees at Virtual Blockchain Week from her home in Kansas, Alyze Sam, co-author of a major guide to stablecoins, suggested stablecoins could be the key for big companies like Facebook and JP Morgan…