The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Crypto lobby defends self-hosted wallets and P2P from rumored gov't crackdown
Major players in U.S. crypto lobbying are coming out in defense of noncustodial wallets.
Thai SEC Revises Net Capital Rules in Bid to Open Liquidity, Support Digital Asset Businesses: Report
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has announced changes to its net capital requirement rules for brokerages and securities firms, including those in the digital assets sector.
3 reasons Ethereum dropped much harder than Bitcoin in abrupt correction
Within 30 minutes, on November 18, the price of Ethereum dropped 7.7% as Bitcoin also recorded an abrupt 6% drop.
Binance files US lawsuit against Forbes and two cryptocurrency journalists
Crypto service provider Bitcoin Suisse expects to offer its Ethererum staking services before Christmas, underscoring the firm's expectations of an imminent launch of Ethereum 2.0.
The Dark Future Where Payments Are Politicized and Bitcoin Wins
Satoshi Nakamoto intended Bitcoin to be used for online payments.
Trade finance: The latest industry to boost DLT adoption amid COVID-19
Emmanuelle Ganne, senior analyst at the World Trade Organization, told Cointelegraph that "The current pandemic, which has a devastating impact on small businesses, is an opportunity to accelerate trade digitalization, to the benefit of SMEs in particular." Ganne added: "DLTs have the potential to remove many of the inefficiencies that hinder international trade and to slash trade costs, which weigh more heavily on small firms, a fortiori in times of crisis."
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin's Latest Billionaire Bull, Zcash's Upgrade, Grayscale's $10B Breakthrough
Bitcoin continues to rally, with one indicator suggesting the bulls have room to roam.
First Mover: As Bitcoin Shoots Past $18K, There's Comfort in the Crowded Trade
1) It's hard to argue that "Long bitcoin" is particularly crowded right now, given how many big investors have yet to assert that the trade has any merit at all.
Time is our best friend: Bitcoin's 12-month trajectory to $100K
Currently, the Bitcoin price is hovering around $18,000, steadily approaching its historical all-time high.
Bitcoin Suisse expects to offer Ethereum staking before Christmas
The occasion was marked by the implementation of the Canopy upgrade, which establishes a development fund for the platform and removes the controversial "Founders Reward."
CryptoGenies? Digital Avatars Are Coming to Dapper's Flow Blockchain
After finding a fit for digital collectibles outside the blockchain realm, Genies is bringing its customizable 3D avatars to a partnership with Dapper Labs.
China's Nervos launches own token standard to compete with Ethereum
Nervos, one of China's biggest blockchain and crypto projects, announced the launch of its own token standard, the sUDT, today as per a release shared with CryptoSlate.
Zcash celebrates first halving with implementation of 'Canopy' upgrade
Celebrated its first halving event on Nov. 18.
Ethereum 2.0's long and winding road to scalability launch
In a "Quick update" on the Ethereum Foundation blog, developer Danny Ryan confirmed the release of the v1.0 specs for the hotly anticipated Ethereum 2.0 upgrade, which includes the mainnet deposit contract address.
Bitcoin ETP volumes surge as institutions jump into the BTC bull run
Institutional Bitcoin products are booming as the pioneer cryptocurrency sees bullish price action.
Fireblocks adds Coinbase co-founder to board of directors
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, or MOET, is planning to implement blockchain technology for issuing diplomas in 2021.
10 Bitcoin charts show that this rally isn't like 2017's
Is setting new records in almost all aspects except USD spot price, says a new digest, which concludes that 2020 is not like the 2017 rally.
Vietnam's ministry of education to record certifications on blockchain
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, or MOET, is planning to implement blockchain technology for issuing diplomas in 2021.
Dutch Bitcoin firm reluctantly tightens rules at central bank's behest
Short-term accommodation booking platform Airbnb has filed a prospectus for a $1 billion initial public offering with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 16.
Airbnb plays blockchain buzz-word bingo in $1B IPO filing with SEC
Waves Enterprise, the business-focused spin-off of the Waves project, announced on the public release of its blockchain voting system primarily aimed at corporations and board governance.
Watch these two levels if Bitcoin price sees a major correction before $20K
Waves Enterprise, the business-focused spin-off of the Waves project, announced on the public release of its blockchain voting system primarily aimed at corporations and board governance.
Waves Enterprise releases blockchain voting platform to the public
Waves Enterprise, the business-focused spin-off of the Waves project, announced on the public release of its blockchain voting system primarily aimed at corporations and board governance.
How DeFi can improve the e-commerce sector
With the retail sector suffering through one of the most challenging times seen in a generation, here are the main issues facing e-commerce right now and how DeFi could fix them.
regulation is coming to DeFi, says expert
Since the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, introduced its controversial "Travel rule" for businesses in the crypto space, the debate over the suitability of established regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies has been unrelenting.
Why this incoming U.S. Senator just shilled Bitcoin to millions on national TV
The adoption of Bitcoin is taking place at an extremely rapid pace.
Thai crypto business to get liquidity boost following new regulations
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has revised its net capital rules regarding digital assets.
This analyst called Bitcoin's new price high in 2020 three months ago
Hitting new all-time highs by Christmas is beginning to look conservative, but one analyst called current levels back in August.
Bitcoin's market cap surpasses Nvidia at over $336B
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, the second-wealthiest man in Mexico, has revealed that 10% of his "Liquid portfolio" is invested in Bitcoin.
Why Bitcoin price just flash crashed 6% after rejecting at $18.5K
Bitcoin confirms $18,500 as a key near-term resistance area.
Mexico's second-richest man invests 10% of his liquid portfolio in Bitcoin
Matthew Piercey, the accused operator of two fraudulent firms that solicited tens of millions to ostensibly invest in cryptocurrency mining, life insurance and other assets, has been apprehended by authorities after a failed attempt to escape FBI agents using a sea scooter.
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