The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Alchemy Goes Public With Developer Platform in Bid to Grow DeFi Ecosystem
Blockchain infrastructure startup Alchemy, which helps decentralized finance projects run or access nodes, just launched its full suite of products to the public, after a two-year closed beta serving teams including MakerDAO and Kyber Network.
Out With the Old: Blockchain to Bring Transparency to Recycling Sector
Although recycling may seem like a relatively simple concept, the plastics recycling supply chain proves otherwise.
Grin Price Up Over 11% as Former Developer Tests ASIC Miner
Grin, a major privacy-focused cryptocurrency, is apparently no longer resistant to mining with Application-Specific Integrated Circuits - or ASICs - according to a former core developer.
DEX Aggregator 1inch Raises $2.8M From Binance Labs, Galaxy Digital and More
Launched by software engineers from Porsche and NEAR Protocol, 1inch has raised $2.8 million in a funding round led by Binance Labs.The platform was launched at the ETHGlobal hackathon last year as a liquidity aggregator connecting multiple decentralized exchanges.
Coinbase's Existing $8B Valuation Means It Doesn't Need an IPO, Lawyer Says
Coinbase's multibillion-dollar valuation means a rumored plan for a direct listing makes a lot more sense than an initial public offering, argues the managing partner of a legal firm.
Top VC says that Ethereum and Bitcoin may race each other to $1 trillion valuation
Recent events in the blockchain industry have made some think that Ethereum is on its way to a $1 trillion valuation.
EOS DeFi Project Sets Up Shop on Polkadot
An EOS-based decentralized finance project, Equilibrium, has announced its plans to develop a new interoperable protocol on the Polkadot blockchain.
Chia Network Raises $5M to Rival New Crop of DeFi-Friendly Base Layers
Chia Network, led by BitTorrent creator Bram Cohen with the aim of creating a programmable money platform, just raised another $5 million in an equity round led by Slow Ventures.
Bison Trails Now Supports 'Flow' Blockchain From CryptoKitties Maker Dapper Labs
Blockchain infrastructure-as-a-service firm Bison Trails now allows users to build upon the Flow network from CryptoKitties creator Dapper Labs.Announced Tuesday, Bison clients will be able be able to tap into Flow's "Multi-role" blockchain architecture, which aims to offer a scalable platform as the foundation for future games, apps and digital assets.
Riot Blockchain Mined 508 Bitcoin in Q2
Castle Rock, Colo.-based cryptocurrency miner Riot Blockchain reported earnings for the June quarter Monday, noting an increase in bitcoins mined despite a decrease in mining revenue from a year ago.
Bitcoin Rally Stalls as Increasingly Correlated Gold Drops Below $2K
Bitcoin's recent price rally has shifted to a sideways meander, possibly taking cues from gold's drop from record highs.
From Call Centers to Cryptos: India's Scammers Don't Seem to Stop
As cryptos gain ground in India and Bitcoin price spikes, Indian scammers are likely to make the most of the opportunity.
Jesus Rodriguez: 10 Reasons Why Quant Strategies for Crypto Fail
Quant strategies remain constrained to relatively simple techniques such as statistical arbitrage and we still haven't seen the emergence of large dominant quant desks in the market.
MicroStrategy Buys $250M in Bitcoin, Calling the Crypto 'Superior to Cash'
Aug 11, 2020 at 12:32 UTCUpdated Aug 11, 2020 at 14:44 UTC.CEO Michael J. Saylor said bitcoin is now the "Principal holding" in his business intelligence company's revamped treasury reserves strategy.
World's Biggest Business Intelligence Firm Buys 21K BTC for $250M
MicroStrategy confirms it has made Bitcoin its primary treasury reserve asset as institutional uptake takes a dramatic bullish step forward.
Report: Regulators Reject CZ's Application to Become Shareholder in Troubled Bank
Liechtenstein's Financial Market Authority has reportedly pulled the plug on an alleged application to bring Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao on as a major shareholder in a distressed domestic bank.
Bitcoin Price Rises in Tandem With Central Banks' Balance Sheets
Bitcoin is becoming investors' favored escape from fiat misery and punitive economic policy - and central banks are only helping.
Following OCC Letter, Some US Banks Appear Open to Providing Crypto Services
Major U.S. banks might be willing to support cryptocurrency services - with just a bit of additional guidance from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, their federal regulator.
First Mover: After Falling 65% This Year in Bitcoin Terms, Do 'Stablecoins' Need a Rebranding?
Imagine a future where bitcoin has taken over from the U.S. dollar as the world's de facto reserve currency.
India May Be Starting Its Biggest Bitcoin Bull Run Yet
Aug 11, 2020 at 10:22 UTCUpdated Aug 11, 2020 at 10:23 UTC.India's crypto trade volumes have soared since the Supreme Court of India lifted banking restrictions for exchanges in March.
Cyprus SEC Blacklists 7 Investment and Crypto-Related Websites
Cyprus, a major international business center and tax haven, is warning investors against several suspicious websites offering foreign exchange and digital currency investment.
China's BSN now features live integration of-Ethereum, EOS, Nervos, Tezos, and NEO
BSN, a Chinese government-backed blockchain platform, has just launched its official international website.
Bitcoin Price Is in 'Early Main Bull Phase' Circa Q4 2016
Bitcoin is copying what it did a year before its $20,000 all-time highs and the new bull market has been here for over a year already.
Blockchain to Play 'Essential Role' in Farming Supply Chains, Says US Government
The U.S. Department for Agriculture says it expects blockchain will become a key component in supply chain management and traceability.
Russia's New Crypto Analytics System to Track Dash and Monero
Dubbed "Transparent Blockchain," Russia's new crypto analytics system is designed to fight illicit activity related to crypto.
Mitsubishi Launches Blockchain Platform for Metal Trading
The metals and minerals subsidiary of Mitsubishi has launched a blockchain platform to digitize metal trades.
Australian Woman Jailed for Theft of More Than 100,000 XRP
An Australian woman has been sentenced to over two years in prison for a major theft of the XRP cryptocurrency in January 2018.According to a report Tuesday by Australian news outlet Information Age, 25-year-old Kathryn Nguyen was sentenced to two years and three months by Judge Chris Craigie for hacking a victim's wallet and making off with over 100,000 units of XRP.Nguyen and an associate infiltrated a 56-year-old man's cryptocurrency account by swapping his two-factor authentication to her own mobile phone.
China's Blockchain Infrastructure Launches Website for Global Devs
Blockchain-Based Service Network, a Chinese state-sanctioned blockchain infrastructure project, launched its English-language website for international decentralized applications developers on Monday.
Bitcoin options market shows it is "open air" for BTC after $14,000
Bitcoin is currently caught within another bout of sideways trading as its price hovers within the upper-$11,000 region.
Australian Hacker Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for $300K XRP Theft
An Australian woman is facing more than two years in prison after stealing more than $300K in XRP tokens in January 2018.
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