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…
Valid Points: How CME Ether Futures Work and…
Trading in ether futures went live on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) late last Sunday with the February contract registering an opening price of $1,669.75. In less than two weeks, the open price of the…
The Man Behind Wallex and EURST
sponsored Simone Mazzuca is innovative in his style of management. Being the founder of Wallex and creator of the EURST, he is agile and motivated with a strong orientation to bridge traditional finance with the…
Bitcoin Hits $50,000 For the First Time in…
The cost to purchase one Bitcoin surpassed $50,000 per token for the first time in history. Traders pumped the flagship cryptocurrency towards a new record high of $50,645 ahead of the New York opening bell…
Paypal to Expand Its Crypto Services Offering to…
Paypal’s cryptocurrency services are coming to the United Kingdom, as the digital payments giant is now targeting non-U.S. countries. Buy, sell and hold digital asset products could be available for Paypal’s U.K. customers in “a…
Mirror Trading International Named Biggest Crypto Scam of…
Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis’ latest crime report has named Mirror Trading International (MTI) as the biggest cryptocurrency scam of 2020. Chainalysis arrived at this conclusion after an investigation found that MTI had taken in $589…
Bitcoin bulls eye $50K as data show BTC’s…
On Feb. 12 Bitcoin (BTC) price hit a new all-time high at $48,985 before pulling back to the $46,000 level. A quick glance at the 4-hour chart shows the top-ranked cryptocurrency trading in what appears…
Pundi X (NPXS) gains 102% ahead of testnet…
Since Feb. 6 Pundi X (NPXS) has rallied by 102%. While it would be easy to assume that it’s breakout is simply following in the hoof prints of the herd of altcoins that have been…
Traffic to Binance surges to record highs, site…
Leading crypto asset exchange Binance was forced to suspend its spot and margin trading services just a few minutes after its CEO took to Twitter to boast the platform had smoothly handled new record highs…
AAVE Off to Reclaim Previous Record High after…
AAVE has emerged as one of the most profitable cryptocurrencies entering the new week as Bitcoin’s bullish momentum pauses after a weekend sell-off. The second-largest decentralized finance token surged 11.36 percent, or $22, to an…
India May ‘Fast-Track’ Its Proposed Restrictive Crypto Bill:…
After a new cryptocurrency bill appeared on the scene in India’s legislative system last week, the bill is apparently on a ‘fast track’ to be considered for passage into law. The bill, called the “Cryptocurrency…
India May “Fast-Track” Its Proposed Restrictive Crypto Bill:…
After a new cryptocurrency bill appeared on the scene in India’s legislative system last week, the bill is apparently on a “fast track” to be considered for passage into law. The bill, called the “Cryptocurrency…
South African Regulator Warns Crypto Investors to ‘Be…
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued what it terms crypto health warning after receiving many complaints from South African victims of crypto scams. In the warning, the FSCA reminds prospective investors that crypto-related…
DeFi boom pushes Universal Market Access (UMA), SwissBorg…
The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies surged to $1.139 trillion on Feb. 4, just short of silver’s total market cap at $1.5 trillion. While the crypto market cap is still way below that of gold,…
Interview: Protecting Our Savings In Bitcoin With Indian…
Listen To This Episode: For this episode of Bitcoin Magazine’s “Meet The Taco Plebs,” I was joined by fellow pleb Indian Hodl (@Indian_hodl) for his first-ever podcast appearance. This touching discussion started off with his…
Dogecoin Cofounder Faces Harassment While ‘Meme Coin’ Hype…
As dogecoin’s frenzy keeps making the headlines in the crypto sphere, some people are not happy with it. Billy Markus, Dogecoin’s cofounder, has been a target of long-lasting online harassment, which still doesn’t end, he…
Alphabit Digital Currency Fund Deploys Initial Investment in…
PRESS RELEASE. Stratis’ innovative blockchain solutions have attracted the attention of the digital asset investment fund, Alphabit, who have injected an initial investment while committing to a further 8 figure investment over the next 24…
CEX.IO LOAN Experiences Massive Institutional Demand With Over…
PRESS RELEASE. Crypto-backed lending service CEX.IO LOAN that launched in October 2020 in select global jurisdictions, has been experiencing major demand, receiving over $100 million worth of loan requests to date. While the service has…
Former UK Cyber Intelligence Official Pushes for Law…
A former U.K. cybersecurity chief has raised concerns that ransomware incidents are close to “getting out of control.” Ciaran Martin has also called for laws to prevent people from paying bitcoin to cybercriminals. Former Official…
Pay attention — Grayscale adds 18x the Bitcoin…
Asset manager Grayscale added 18 times more Bitcoin (BTC) than miners added to the supply in just one day on Jan. 18. As various data sources confirm, Grayscale, which remains the biggest institutional buyer in…
How compliance software detects fraud and money laundering…
The crypto industry has boomed over the past 12 months. While 2019 began with a total market cap of $200 billion, the explosion in Bitcoin’s value resulted in this figure surging fivefold as 2020 began…
The Sudden, Unexpected End of Crypto Tribalism
“The lower the stakes, the more intense the dispute.” Sayre’s Law The Narcissism Of Small Differences Bitcoin and the crypto world have enjoyed a phenomenal decade. Despite the fact that Bitcoin is perhaps the most…
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…
Strap in: New institutions wait for Bitcoin price…
As a result of the ongoing uptrend, many prominent institutions from the realm of traditional finance have sought to join the crypto bandwagon so as to not miss out on the ongoing action. For starters,…
How Money Printing Really Works
A Short Introduction To What Influences Money Supply In The Modern Economy It’s undeniable — the world runs on money. This thought is ingrained in all of us and we all understand it deeply. This…
UK’s FCA crypto derivatives ban may push retail…
It has stated a variety of reasons for why the products cannot be “reliably valued” by retail consumers, such as financial crime, volatility and an inadequate understanding of crypto assets being the main ones. It…
Darknet Giant Darkmarket Shut Down, Alleged Operator Arrested
The authorities in seven countries and Europol have jointly taken down Darkmarket, one of the largest darknet marketplaces. The action was taken after the marketplace’s alleged operator was arrested in Germany. Authorities Shut Down Darkmarket…
New Zealand Watchdog Issues Warning on Crypto Investments…
New Zealand’s financial regulator issued a warning alert to local cryptocurrency investors and traders amid the recent bitcoin’s price action. The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) asks people to remain cautious because cryptos are “high risk…
UK Government Asks Crypto Industry to Provide Insights…
Her Majesty’s Treasury in the U.K. issued a document that details a series of proposals addressing the crypto community. With the consultation, the Treasury is initiating a “regulatory approach to cryptoassets and stablecoins” for 2021…
Stratis Brings Blockchain as a Service to All…
PRESS RELEASE. 7th January 2021, London, United Kingdom – Stratis was created for a simple purpose – to provide enterprises with blockchain as a service (BaaS) solutions, designed to implement complex blockchain architecture within mainstream…
New Report Studies Satoshi Nakamoto’s Inconsistent British and…
On December 31, 2020, a new report was published that studies Satoshi Nakamoto’s writing style, the creator’s use of expressions, and spelling. The new examination shows Satoshi’s spelling and American and British wording indicates it…
UK Judge Rejects US Extradition Requests for Julian…
On Monday, a British judge rejected the U.S. request to extradite the Australian editor, publisher, and activist Julian Assange. Following the U.K. judge’s decision, the current president of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, has offered…
FT reveals Bitcoin headline on 12th anniversary of…
Bitcoin (BTC) received a fitting yet accidental birthday present on Jan. 4 as the Financial Times made it front-page news on the 12 anniversary of its genesis block. Released on Monday, the FT's upcoming headline…
Crypto derivatives gained steam in 2020, but 2021…
2020 was the most important year for the crypto derivatives market so far. Both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) derivatives steadily grew throughout the year, with their futures and options products available across exchanges such…
Ripple Assails the SEC, Claims the $1.3 billion…
Ripple has hit back at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing it of creating more uncertainty and failing in its duty to protect the crypto community. In panning the SEC’s decision to designate…
India Considers 18% GST on Bitcoin Transactions
The Indian government is reportedly mulling over imposing an 18% goods and services tax (GST) on bitcoin transactions. According to the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, the government could gain Rs 7,200 crore annually from this…
XRP price just surged 40% in a surprise…
XRP price spiked by 40% in the past 24 hours, recording a 52% gain at the day’s peak. Behind the surprising rally was a big short squeeze that caused massive volatility within hours. It is…
Bitcoin Derivatives Demand in 2021: Industry Insiders Predict
When Bitcoin is cautiously approaching the $25,000 mark, the derivatives market remains bullish on the digital currency. More and more professional investors are betting on the future prices of cryptocurrencies, and the platforms offering crypto…
Coinrule Fundraises $700k to Expand Automated Trading to…
PRESS RELEASE. Coinrule – a hyper-growth, automated trading platform based out of London, UK – is poised for explosive growth in the months ahead, after announcing that its recent investment round on Seedrs secured over…
Why Bitcoin Buyers Should Beware of Unregulated Exchanges
There are many reasons to be optimistic about the future of cryptocurrency. This year, as bitcoin soared past its all-time high, we saw PayPal introduce support for digital assets; a Nasdaq-listed company boosted their bitcoin…
Bitcoin Falls by Over $1,000 as New Covid…
A minor rebound in the US dollar market prompted Bitcoin to reverse its upward momentum on Monday. The benchmark cryptocurrency fell by more than $1,000 in the early morning European session, hitting an intraday low…
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…
Ruffer Investment Co. Allocates 2.7 Percent Of Portfolio…
U.K.-based Ruffer Investment Company announced to shareholders today that it has allocated about 2.5 percent of its portfolio to bitcoin, according to Investegate. In a correspondence with CoinDesk‘s Zack Voell, the firm upped that percentage…
Antier Solutions Expands Its Offerings With Crypto Friendly…
PRESS RELEASE. Antier Solutions, a blockchain development company headquartered in Mohali, India – with two global units in North America and the UK – has expanded its services to offer crypto-friendly bank development solutions targeting…
SBI’s Acquisition of Crypto Firm Helps the Asian…
Japanese financial group SBI Financial Services has announced the acquisition of the United Kingdom-based crypto services firm B2c2 for an undisclosed amount. The purchase helps the Asian financial giant to become one of the mainstream…
Ruffer Investment Co. Allocates 2.5 Percent Portfolio ($15…
U.K.-based Ruffer Investment Company announced to shareholders today that it has allocated about 2.5 percent of its portfolio to bitcoin, according to Investegate. With $620 million in assets under management, according to investment analyst Alex…
JPMorgan Sees $600 Billion Demand for Bitcoin From…
JPMorgan’s analysts have predicted significant demand for bitcoin following the $100 million purchase of the cryptocurrency by Massmutual. The analysts believe that other traditional investors, including pension funds, will follow suit, leading to a conservative…
Price analysis 12/14: BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, BCH,…
Strategists at JPMorgan said in a note that MassMutual’s $100 million Bitcoin (BTC) purchase shows that insurance firms and pension funds are now adopting Bitcoin. According to the analysts, typically this class of institutional investors is…
Bitcoin to $20K? It All Depends on US…
Bitcoin wobbled into the start of this week’s trading session, moving between losses and gains on its neutral weekly outlook. The benchmark cryptocurrency was trading at $19,115.54 as of 10:45 GMT, down 0.27 percent into…
Restaurant Chain That Converted Cash Reserves Into Bitcoin…
A great number of companies have been converting cash reserves into bitcoin during the last few months. At the end of August, the Mediterranean restaurant chain Tahini’s announced the Canadian company converted all of their…
German Bank to Launch Bitcoin Investment Fund in…
German private bank Hauck & Aufhäuser says it will launch a crypto investment fund in January next year, allowing institutional and semi-institutional investors to invest in digital assets including, bitcoin, ether, and stellar. ● According…
British Politician Nigel Farage Says Bitcoin Is the…
British politician and leader of the Brexit Party, Nigel Farage is lauding bitcoin branding it as the ultimate anti-lockdown investment. The controversial politician’s comments are drawn from one edition of his daily ‘Fortune & Freedom’…
‘Black Friday BTC sale officially over? 5 things…
Bitcoin (BTC) is back this week as a rebound takes the largest cryptocurrency ever closer to new all-time highs — what’s in store? Cointelegraph takes a look what could move Bitcoin markets in the coming…
Bitcoin Rally Isn’t Just Institutional Driven, Emerging Markets…
Bitcoin very well has the potential to be the successor to the dollar and the next global reserve currency. For now, the store of value narrative and acting as a hedge against inflation has drawn…
Millionaires FOMO: 73% Will Own Bitcoin by 2022,…
Hundreds of millionaires have revealed in a new survey that they have either already invested in bitcoin or are planning to invest in the cryptocurrency in the next couple of years. Millionaires Don’t Want to…
Investors are back into Bitcoin but DEXs are…
Bitcoin’s long-waited bull run and the recent wave of corporate and institutional investors allocating significant portions of their reserves to Bitcoin (BTC) are all signs that the pace of crypto’s mainstreaming is rapidly accelerating: But…
Gold Price Expected to Rally Despite Concerns About…
Gold industry players say the inevitable printing of new money by the U.S. will lead to an increase in the circulating supply of fiat currency. This increase, in turn, will further dilute the value of…
Fidelity Investments’ Digital Asset Custody Services Arm Expands…
Fidelity Digital Asset Services has revealed the company is expanding into Asia and plans to help high-net-worth investors and family offices in the region with custodial crypto products. Fidelity is working with the Singaporean startup…
Ripple Move to UK or Singapore Possible After…
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse pays tribute to the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, as well as the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In a tweet, Garlinghouse spoke highly of the way each regulatory authority oversees their respective…
Coinbase Launches Cryptocurrency Visa Card in the US
U.S. customers can now apply for the Coinbase Visa, a card that allows users to spend digital assets anywhere Visa is accepted. In addition to the U.S. launch, Coinbase cardholders will be able to earn…
The Big Choices When Designing Central Bank Digital…
The increased interest in central bank digital currency (CBDC) has led to a surge in ideas and research about the topic, so much so that it’s all but impossible to keep up with everything that’s…
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…
As Corporations Build Bitcoin Treasuries, We All Win
The last three months in Bitcoin have been marked by large corporate entities transitioning significant portions of their treasury holdings into bitcoin. In August, software intelligence company MicroStrategy announced that it purchased 0.1 percent of…
CBDCs Mean Evolution, Not Revolution
Who wants a central bank digital currency (CBDC)? Plenty of people, apparently; industry groups are advocating digital cash, millions of people have reportedly signed up to a lottery to receive digital renminbi in Shenzhen as…
These BitMEX Alternatives Are the Best Specialized Investment…
It’s official – the U.S. government has the Bitmex exchange in its headlights. With one Bitmex leader in custody and others on the lam, the exchange is practically toast. New York Times broke the story…
Record fundamentals and a $12K pump: 5 Bitcoin…
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week in familiar territory as markets move into the United States’ 2020 elections — where could it go next? Cointelegraph takes a look at five factors that could influence BTC…
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…
Coinbase Received 1,900 Requests for Client Info From…
Coinbase has revealed that it received a total of 1,914 requests for customer data from global law enforcement agencies during the first six months of 2020. It is, however, not clear how many of the…
33 money laundering crypto criminals targeted worldwide in…
Law enforcement officials from around the world hav taken action against a major transnational money laundering operation involving cryptocurrency. On Oct. 15, Europol announced a successful operation across 16 countries that resulted in the arrest…
33 money laundering crypto crims targeted worldwide in…
Law enforcement officials from around the world hav taken action against a major transnational money laundering operation involving cryptocurrency. On Oct. 15, Europol announced a successful operation across 16 countries that resulted in the arrest…
Exclusive: Crypto Exchange CEX.IO Secures CySEC CIF License
CEX.IO, a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United Kingdom, has received approval from the CySEC to operate as a market-making Cyprus investment firm, Finance Magnates has learned. The new brand, dubbed ‘CEX.IO Broker,’ is intended…
Multiple data points suggest Bitcoin’s 2017-style bull run…
Last week, Bitcoin (BTC) saw its price rise 6.95%, rising from $10,804 on October 5 to $11,555 by October 12. The surge marked the best performing week for the price of Bitcoin since July and…
YearnSwap Is All Set to Introduce Its Decentralized…
LONDON, United Kingdom, — YearnSwap.org – Is all set to launch its Decentralized protocols (Lending, Yield Farming, Staking) for public access, YearnSwap aims to provide an Ecosystem with many prominent features available in the market…
Bank of England Moves Closer to Negative Interest…
The Bank of England has moved closer to adopting a negative interest rate policy. The central bank has asked commercial banks in the U.K. to provide details of how ready they are to deal with…
A System of Robot Drug Dealers on Telegram…
There’s a new avenue darknet market (DNM) customers have found that allows them to purchase illegal wares 24 hours a day via a robot drug dealer hosted on Telegram. The platform dubbed ‘Televend,’ is an…
Competition for global crypto derivatives market dominance heats…
At the start of October, the crypto market was faced with extremely tumultuous financial conditions, thanks in large part to the recent filings against BitMEX, which saw the company’s top brass being indicted by the…
Bank of England Moves Closer to Negative Interest…
The Bank of England has moved closer to adopting a negative interest rate policy. The central bank has asked commercial banks in the U.K. to provide details of how ready they are to deal with…
First Mover: Bitcoin’s Best Week Since July Shows…
Not everyone is happy with the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to ban individual investors from speculating on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and there’s an argument to be made that the agency’s rationale was hollow. But the ban is likely…
First Mover: Bitcoin’s Best Week Since July Shows…
Not everyone is happy with the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to ban individual investors from speculating on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and there’s an argument to be made that the agency’s rationale was hollow. But the ban is likely…
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…
Price analysis 10/7: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BNB,…
Crypto prices may be in a rut but that doesn’t mean product development and acquisitions cease to occur. This week Japanese financial firm SBI Holdings acquired a 100% stake in TaoTao cryptocurrency exchange. With the…
Key Bitcoin price metric at 10 week low…
October has barely started and the price action in the crypto markets has been both exciting and worrisome. Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a strong $10.9K rejection and a quick $10.2K bottom over the past week.…
CoinShares Reveals its Take on FCA’s Ban of…
The online trading community continues to receive responses to FCA’s new rules banning the sale of derivatives related to certain types of crypto-assets to retail consumers. While it is not unusual to see a company…
UK Bans Sale of Crypto Derivatives to Retail…
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives products to retail investors in a move that it says will save the targeted customers £53 million ($68.9 million) in losses each…
‘Crushing’ regulations could drive Ripple out of US
Ripple is considering relocating to Europe or Asia amid growing frustration at the lack of regulatory clarity in the United States. Speaking to Fortune Magazine’s Jeff John Roberts at the Oct. 6 LA Blockchain Summit,…
UK Court Overturns Ruling on $1 Billion Venezuelan…
The UK Court of Appeal has overturned an earlier court ruling which denied Nicolas Maduro access to Venezuela’s gold worth about $1 billion kept at the Bank of England. The court did not recognize Maduro…
Why Bitcoin Dollar Cost Averaging (BTCDCA) Is The…
Many of you reading this might be able to relate to an all too common scenario. You discovered Bitcoin some time ago, started to inform yourself, fell down the rabbit hole, raised your level of…
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…
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Hands Over Customer Data to…
Coinbase is handing over customer data to the British tax authority, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The measure affects customers with a U.K. address who received more than £5,000 ($6,450) worth of cryptocurrency during…
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…
Bitcoin price may surge as fear and uncertainty…
The global economy doesn’t seem to be in a good place right now, especially with countries such as the United Kingdom, France and Spain imposing fresh, new restrictions across their borders, thereby making the future…
Grayscale Investments Scooped Up Over 17,000 BTC in…
During the last seven days, Grayscale Investments purchased 17,100 BTC or $182 million worth of bitcoin using today’s exchange rates. The company’s bitcoin position is now close to 450,000 BTC worth roughly $4.7 billion. The…
Cryptocurrency ETF by Nasdaq and Hashdex Approved to…
A cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Nasdaq and Brazilian fund manager Hashdex has reportedly been approved to trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. Hashdex says the new cryptocurrency investment product tracks the Nasdaq Crypto Index.…
Execs Managing $78B in Assets Say Institutional Investors…
New research from the digital currency insurance firm, Evertas, shows that a surveyed group of investors managing roughly $78 billion in collective assets believes that during the next five years, institutional investors will “dramatically” increase…
Bitcoin ATMs Surpass 10,100 Worldwide: Expert Shares Industry…
The bitcoin ATM industry has reached a milestone as the number of machines installed worldwide has surpassed 10,000 after seven years since the first machine was installed. There are now 10,162 bitcoin ATM locations spread…
DAOs Will Never Govern the World (at This…
The enthusiasm for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) continues to gain momentum as the crypto industry recognizes that monetary systems need governance; yet the gap between promise and implementation is demonstrated by the incidence of rage…
Bank of England talks negative interest rates in…
Bitcoin (BTC) is getting its best “advertisement” once more as another major central bank floats the idea of charging people to save their money. As Bloomberg reported quoting minutes of a meeting held Thursday, the…
Targeted by IRS? What Cryptocurrency Owners Should Know
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has started sending out new letters to cryptocurrency owners suspected of owing crypto-related taxes. A tax expert has shared with news.Bitcoin.com what crypto owners should know, including how to…