The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin May Hit $4,500 But Miners Have Mostly Capitulated
The Bitcoin price has almost reached its bottom for 2019, but the threat still remains for markets to hit $4,500, according to one expert.
Singapore: Crypto Derivatives Set to Come Under Regulatory Oversight
Singapore's central bank and financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has proposed bringing crypto derivatives trading under its purview.
Tor Project Now Accepts Bitcoin Over Lightning Network
The Tor Project, the nonprofit organization behind the anonymous network Tor, announced that it now accepts Bitcoin donations via the Lightning Network.
Why Not Pay Sources for Stories?
Tel Aviv-based media outlet BLOCKTV announced details of a tokenized rewards system to incentivize sources to share exclusive news tips.
Why was there 3.7 million Ethereum ERC-721 transfers in a single day?
The Ethereum blockchain recently experienced a spike in the number of ERC-721 transfers made on a single day.
South Africa: Bank Drops Bitcoin Exchanges Citing 'Regulatory Clarity'
Bitcoin exchanges in South Africa will lose their banking support after a local bank confirmed it was closing their accounts.
China Digital Currency Launch 'Definitely' in 6-12 Months
China will "Definitely" deploy its new digital currency within the next six months to a year, a local blockchain investor has said.
As Bitcoin traders bet on a big rebound, did Ethereum and XRP avoid a big drop?
As theories on the potential sell-off of Bitcoin by miners emerged amidst declining sentiment around cryptocurrencies, major altcoins like Ethereum and XRP were at risk of a deep pullback.
Binance Falls From Top 10 in CryptoCompare's New Crypto Exchange Rankings
Binance was ranked seventh in the first Exchange BenchmarkCryptoCompare's first Exchange Benchmark was published in mid-June 2019 with the purpose of ranking around 100 crypto spot exchanges worldwide.
Bitcoin Slips in KPMG Rankings, But Cryptocurrency Innovation Has Strong Showing
The list saw a drop in Bitcoin-related companies but reinforced innovation in the payments industry.
Gatehub Crypto Wallet Data Breach Compromises Passwords of 1.4M Users
A security researcher behind the data breach index site "Have I Been Pwned" said that password data and personal information of 2.2 million users of two websites have been dumped online.
Online Gaming Platform Lets Gamers Collect BTC In First-Person Shooter Game
Donnerlab, an online gaming platform that builds lightning games and applications, lets gamers hunt for Bitcoin and pick-up "Satoshi cubes."
IRS Laughs Off Coinbase User's 'Surveillance Conspiracy' in Tax Reporting Case
The United States Internal Revenue Service has argued that its summons on major American crypto exchange Coinbase is indeed legitimate in a recent filing.
HashCash to Trace Mineral Supply Chain From Congo For Car Manufacturers
Blockchain company HashCash Consultants has announced a partnership with a group of international car, mining and battery manufacturers to develop a blockchain-based supply chain network to track minerals.
Bitcoin is closer to a critical buy zone, but not all analysts agree
As Bitcoin threatens to push for lower prices, some of the most prominent analysts in the industry believe that it is getting closer to a zone that poses high levels of demand.
U.K. recognizes cryptocurrencies as 'tradable property'
A specialized task force of senior judges and lawyers in the U.K. has recognized crypto-assets as "Tradable property" under English law.
PayPal Leads $4.2M Funding Round for Crypto Risk Management Platform
Payment processor PayPal has led a $4.2 million funding round for cryptocurrency risk management platform TRM Labs.In a Nov. 19 press release TRM Labs announced that it secured $4.2 million in an investment round led by PayPal, with participation from other top investors including Initialized Capital, Blockchain Capital and Y Combinator.
Coin Metrics report: More than 1.6 million Bitcoins are lost forever
According to the latest Coin Metrics report, more than 1.6 million bitcoins have been lost forever, either through duplicate transactions, unclaimed rewards, or thefts.
Bitcoin Mining Firms Merge to Build World's Largest Purported Mining Farm in 2020
German Bitcoin mining firm Northern Bitcoin has entered a merger agreement with United States-based competitor Whinstone to jointly build what will supposedly be world's largest mining farm.
Istanbul to Berlin: Ethereum Milestones on the Road to Serenity
Earlier this month, the Ethereum Foundation team lead Péter Szilágyi confirmed the date of the network's upcoming upgrade, Istanbul.
Novogratz Launches Two New Bitcoin Funds Targeting 'Wealth of America'
Michael Novogratz's crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital is launching two Bitcoin funds, targeting people between the ages of 50 and 80.
Bison Trails Raises $25M in Funding Round Led by Blockchain Capital
New York-based blockchain startup Bison Trails has raised $25.5 million in a new funding round led by major venture capital firm Blockchain Capital.
Fidelity Digital Asset Services Now Authorized to Operate Crypto Custody Platform
Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC has procured a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services to operate a virtual currency custody and execution platform.
Winklevoss Twins' Gemini Buys Nifty Gateway, Marking Its First-Ever Acquisition
The Winklevoss twins' Gemini exchange has made its first-ever acquisition by purchasing the Nifty Gateway platform, which enables users to buy and manage non-fungible tokens.
Block.one CEO Brendan Blumer says real adoption happening at the enterprise level
One, believes that blockchain technology has created a huge social movement that enabled real adoption to happen on an enterprise level.
Grayscale Files Form to Become First Bitcoin Fund to Report to SEC
Publicly traded Bitcoin fund Grayscale Bitcoin Trust filed Form 10 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to become the first crypto fund to report to regulator.
Canada's Largest Bank Refutes Rumors About It Launching Crypto Exchange
The Royal Bank of Canada - the largest bank in Canada with $499 billion in assets under management - will not launch its own digital currency trading platform, contrary to previously published news.
Lamborghini Now Uses Salesforce Blockchain to Certify Heritage Cars
Italian luxury sports car brand Lamborghini is using Salesforce Blockchain to authenticate heritage Lamborghini cars.
Bitcoin drops below $8200 as large transaction decrease 97% over past week
Bitcoin has been struggling to remain above the $8,000 support level in a hostile market where almost every signal indicates a bearish sentiment.
FEMA Suggests Blockchain-Based Registry to Improve Disaster Insurance Payouts
The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency is exploring the idea of a blockchain-based property registry to streamline disaster insurance payouts.
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