The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

Find the latest, and the most interesting, cryptocurrency news collected from around the net.

Tezos, A Launch Story: What's Left Before the $232 Million Tech Goes Live?
In the statement, the Tezos Foundation states, "Tezos' potential rests in the hands of its community, and we have no doubt that the Tezos community is among the strongest and most exceptional in the cryptocurrency ecosystem."
Critical Security Flaw Found in Nano's New Android Wallet
Just hours after its June 21, 2018, release, the new Nano Wallet a critical security flaw was discovered that could compromise funds for Android users.
Leading Chinese Bitcoin Miner Manufacturer Files for IPO in Hong Kong
Ebang Communication, one of the largest Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturers in China, has filed an application for an initial public offering with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today, June 25.
Crypto Exchange Huobi Poaches App Exec to Lead New US Branch
A senior executive from the provider of China's top photo-retouching app, Meitu, will now lead HBUS - the new U.S. strategic partner of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi.
Alibaba Offshoot Trials First Blockchain Remittance to Philippines, Plans Global Expansion
Alibaba subsidiary Ant Financial has trialled its first blockchain remittances, sending a transaction in three seconds, Bloomberg reports June 25.
AlipayHK Opens Blockchain Remittance Corridor to the Philippines
Ant Finance, the payment affiliate of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has launched a blockchain-based cross-border settlement service for consumers.
Bitcoin's Defense of $6K Raises Odds of Relief Rally
Bitcoin is again trading above $6,000 and looking up, but today's closing price will likely set the tone for the rest of the week.
Bitmain Mines 42% of All Bitcoin Blocks
Chinese giant Bitmain mined more than 42% of all Bitcoin blocks last week, edging close to the 51% threshold required to control the entire network.
Bitcoin Miner BTCC to Sell Stake in Pool for $17 Million
BTCC Pool Limited, the mining pool business of cryptocurrency exchange BTCC, has provisionally agreed to sell 49 percent of its equity.
How Commerzbank Is Throwing Out the Business Blockchain Playbook
With a plethora of business blockchains vying for prominence, banks are under increasing pressure to pick a winner - after all, without network effects, surely the benefits would be lost?
Another Bitcoin Miner Maker Is Seeking to Go Public in Hong Kong
Ebang Communication, one of the largest bitcoin mining chip makers in China, is seeking to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Tron Independence Day Explained: What's at Stake for a $3 Billion Crypto
One year and nearly $3 billion later, the Tron blockchain is set to finally put its much-debated technology to the test.
Ethereum Price Drops to 2.5-Month Low Below $430
The price of ethereum, the world's second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, dropped to a 74-day low below $430 - a level not seen since April 12.
Major Fund: 99% of Blockchain Investors are Interested in Profits, Could Ruin Market
Joyce Kim, co-founder of $3.5 billion blockchain network Stellar and cryptocurrency hedge fund managing partner at SparkChain Capital, said in an interview with Chosun that 99% of blockchain sector of investors are interested in short-term profits rather than the technology.
Quebec Is Weighing A Plan to Sell 500 Megawatts to Crypto Miners
Quebec's public power utility has submitted plans to the provincial government that could clear the way for Hydro-Quebec to set up a new framework through which to work with cryptocurrency miners.
Altcoin Fantasy, Teaching Crypto Trading Risk-Free
Seattle-based startup, Altcoin Fantasy enables users a risk-free way to learn cryptocurrency trading.
Chinese Police Arrest Crypto Miner for Power Theft
Authorities in China have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a significant amount of power in order to fuel a clandestine cryptocurrency mine.
Hodler's Digest, June 18-24: Square Receives the Illusive BitLicense, Bithumb Hacked in this Week of Crypto Ups and Downs
Crypto enthusiast John McAfee of McAfee Anti-Virus Software and the McAfee Redemption Token will no longer be promoting or working with ICOs due to "Threats" from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mike Butcher of TechCrunch: It Is up to the Industry to Get Its Own House in Order
Mike Butcher, an editor-at-large of TechCrunch is a pioneer of the tech and journalism industries.
China's Latest Government-Backed Crypto Rankings Put EOS 1st, BTC 17th
The second round of China's state-backed monthly ratings of cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects has been released, Cena News reported June 21.
Tulips, Bubbles, Obituaries: Peering Through the FUD About Crypto
Let's take a look at some of the instances that have led to mainstream media outlets signalling the death of Bitcoin and examine where the industry is at midway through 2018.A brief history of Bitcoin deaths.
Paris Hilton's Father to Auction $38 Million Roman Mansion Through Cryptocurrency
Paris Hilton's father, Rick Hilton, chairman of Hilton and Hyland and the family namesake of the Hilton Hotels is selling a $38 million Roman mansion through a cryptocurrency auction.
CNBC's Brian Kelly: Current Bear Trend 'By No Means' Funeral for Bitcoin
Here's why he thinks the cryptocurrency will resurrect pic.
Overwinter Ahead: What Should Happen When Zcash's First Hard Fork Hits
Privacy-oriented cryptocurrency zcash is about to undergo its first-ever hard fork.
Liechtenstein's Blockchain Law, Crypto Banking and ICOs, Interview With Prime Minister
Adrian Hasler, the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, is certain that blockchain technology will have an impact on a variety of areas and is preparing a new blockchain law to provide essential requirements in order to establish a regulatory base for blockchain businesses.
Crypto Tourism Is Growing
The Blockchain Cruises, organized by the tourism arm of Edinburgh, Scotland-based crypto wallet provider CoinsBank, have garnered a significant amount of attention.
EOS, Ethereum and NEO Receive Top Ratings by China in Round Two
China recently revealed its second batch of state-endorsed cryptocurrency ratings and notably, EOS takes the lead this round as it was entirely excluded in the first set of ratings released in May 2018.
Cardano Founder, Charles Hoskinson: Cryptocurrency to Become Multi-Trillion Dollar Industry
Despite a recent market downturn, cryptocurrency interest and blockchain integration continue to rise across industries worldwide.
Top Five Biggest Crypto Mining Areas: Which Farms Are Pushing Forward the New Gold Rush?
Despite the reduction in the reward for generating blocks, a halving in the mining reward size from 25 Bitcoin to 12.5 Bitcoin and the increasing complexity of mining, miners can still receive up to $20 million per day in transaction confirmations.
Cardano Co-Founder: Wall Street Will Bring 'Tens of Trillions of Dollars' to Crypto
Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of altcoin Cardano, tweeted June 20 that the entry of Wall Street into the crypto sector will bring in "Tens of trillions of dollars:".
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