The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

What Would the Re-Election of Alexander Lukashenko Mean for Crypto?
A contested election between president Alexander Lukashenko and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya leaves the future of crypto in Belarus in limbo.
Grayscale kicks off national cryptocurrency ad campaign on CNBC, MSNBC, FOX
Grayscale Investments, a crypto investing and asset management company, has launched a nation-wide cryptocurrency ad campaign with TV commercials airing on CNBC, MSNBC, FOX, and FOX Business in the U.S. Barry Silbert, the company's CEO, announced the campaign last week, while Micheal Sonnenshein, Grayscale's managing director, shared the ad on Twitter earlier today.
USDA Proposes Blockchain Ledger for Organic Product Supply Chain
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing the department utilize DLT to trace the supply chain of organic products.
How a Decentralized Randomness Beacon Could Boost Cryptographic Security
Randomness is an essential piece of cryptography that ensures security by adding unpredictable information to the mix.
Ethereum Classic's Leadership Says They Don't Need Charles Hoskinson's Bailout
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently offered to help the troubled Ethereum Classic community, but it came with a major condition.
DeFi Tokens BAND, LINK, Outpace Bitcoin Price by Gaining 100% in 10 Days
Two of the most notable performers are Band Protocol and Chainlink as both surged by 348% and 88% in the past ten days.
IOTA Revs Its Engines for Mainnet Upgrade Launch
Listen to article The IOTA network is preparing to launch the first phase of Chrysalis, also known as IOTA 1.5, on its mainnet sometime next week.
Compound Gets Ready to Deploy Decentralized Oracle
The Compound protocol is set to introduce Open Price Feed - a decentralized oracle whose crypto market prices will allow the project's lending system to function.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tests $12K; DeFi Debt Outstanding Hits Record
Bitcoin hit $12,000 but then fell as long derivatives traders were wiped out.
Mining Stocks Are Beating Bitcoin in a Bullish Cryptocurrency Market
Aug 10, 2020 at 20:05 UTCUpdated Aug 10, 2020 at 20:58 UTC.Returns for Riot, Marathon and bitcoin since August 2019.Betting against bitcoin has been a losing battle for months with the crypto up more than 200% since its March lows.
Facebook Taps David Marcus to Lead Payments Initiatives
Aug 10, 2020 at 20:02 UTCUpdated Aug 10, 2020 at 20:50 UTC.David Marcus is the co-creator of the Facebook-backed libra stablecoin.
Mobile Crypto Scam Targets Wealthy Indian Investors
Scammers are going to greater lengths than ever to acquire other people's crypto.
Binance announces Yearn.finance listing; YFI price rockets to fresh highs
Finance has been seeing tremendous growth in recent times, with the total value locked within the protocol reaching $150m while the YFI token price sees significant organic growth.
Crypto OG HempCoin Relisted by Bittrex After Year in the Wilderness
HempCoin, one of the first 30 cryptocurrencies ever created, has been relisted by cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex.
The Latest on the Global Economy's Most Contentious Relationship
China and the U.S. trade high-profile sanctions, but the real impact is showing up in banks and on the Hong Kong stock market.
Bitcoin's Hash Rate Remains Flat Despite Major Price Rally
Bitcoin mining activity doesn't seem to be reacting to the recent price rally that took the asset from approximately $9,000 in early July to almost $12,000 at time of publication.
Price Analysis 8/10: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LINK, BSV, LTC, ADA, BNB, CRO
This bullish view will be invalidated if the bears sink the price below $366. Such a move will suggest a weakening momentum that can drag the price to the 20-day EMA. A break below this support could signal a deeper correction to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of $304.367.XRP/USDXRP is currently trading inside a falling wedge pattern, which usually acts as a bullish setup.
Russian Rail Network Could Join the Blockchain Adoption Wave
Russia may soon have a Blockchain-powered railway if Sergey Vinogradov gets his way.
Public VC Funding: Stopgap or Future Solution for Blockchain Startups?
"This applies across the startup ecosystem, not only to the blockchain ecosystem. I see public capital and private capital as complementary in a start-up funding journey. On top of COVID-related support, public capital is currently a catalyst to boost early stage investments in blockchain startups."
Facebook Goes All-In on Fintech With Launch of New Product Group
Facebook is determined not to take "No" for an answer when it comes to fintech.
President Macron Could Leverage Blockchain to Transform Lebanon Aid
Blockchain technology has the potential to bring transparency to the deployment of financial aid.
This American firm will custody Bitcoin donations for NGOs battling COVID
A Bitcoin nonprofit partnered with American custodian and security firm BitGo the past week to bring custody services to crypto donations, according to a release shared with CryptoSlate.
Researchers Find Flaws in Security Protocols Developed by Major Crypto Exchanges
Cryptocurrency exchanges holding user funds have risked falling into numerous security pitfalls by failing to ensure security protocols are properly implemented, according to new research.
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Dropped 58% Last Week as Congestion Eased
The cost of transacting on the Bitcoin blockchain fell sharply last week as the network reverted to less frantic levels of activity.
Stephanie Hurder: The Fourth Era of Blockchain Governance
If you follow our writing at Prysm Group, you know one of our mantras is that governance is essential for the long-term survival of blockchain projects.
Why Binance's New Debit Card Fails to Fulfill Satoshi's Vision
Many payment companies and exchanges already claim to offer services that enable crypto users to buy goods and services with cryptocurrency.
Why Grayscale's New Digital Currency Ad Could Bring Crypto Investing To Millions
Last Friday Grayscale founder and CEO Barry Silbert teased a massive ad buy on Twitter with the intention to "Brrring crypto to the masses" - and this morning he delivered, with spots on CNBC, MSNBC, FOX, and FOX Business, among others.
Chainlink trading volume briefly surpassed Bitcoin on Coinbase
Chainlink was the most traded cryptocurrency on Coinbase Pro on August 9, according to data by on-chain firm Messari.
Web Traffic on Global Crypto Exchanges Surged 13% in July
Global crypto exchanges have reportedly seen a significant increase in web traffic in July as cryptocurrency prices gained momentum.
First Mover: Bitcoin Hits $12K as Trump Orders Checks for Unemployed
Bitcoin climbed above $12,000 early Monday before dipping once more as traders weighed U.S. President Donald Trump's move to provide emergency aid amid new signs the labor market recovery is stalling.
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