The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Sophia the Robot Knows About Cryptocurrencies but Does Not Use Them yet
The humanoid robot named Sophia returned to the Web Summit stage, where she fielded questions from participants and journalists, including inquiries about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin 'Carry Trade' Can Net Annual Gains With Little Risk, Says PlanB
Recently, PlanB, a crypto investor and analyst active on Twitter, described a Bitcoin trading strategy that yields a stated 7-10% profit annually with limited downside risk.
Binary Options Scams Spread Into Crypto, Time for US Lawmakers to Act
Navigating binary cryptocurrency options has proven easier said than done for many inexperienced investors.
EToro Trading Platform Acquires Crypto Portfolio Management App
Trading and investment platform eToro has acquired the cryptocurrency portfolio app Delta - an app that tracks 6,000 different cryptocurrencies and tokens on 180 exchanges.
European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
The European Union is taking a closer look at how to regulate stablecoins, but has no plans to issue one of its own.
US SEC Report Notes Trading Suspensions, Actions Against Crypto Firms in 2019
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission suspended securities trading of 271 issuers this year, including some digital assets.
Square's Cash App Now Charging Fees for Bitcoin Purchases
Square's Cash App has started charging fees of as much as 1.76 percent on bitcoin purchases, sources have pointed out to CoinDesk.
A Note From The Editor: Allow Me To Introduce Myself
I'm thrilled to share that I'm the new executive editor of Cointelegraph.
Binance to Help Ukraine Prepare Cryptocurrency Legislation by End of 2019
Major global crypto exchange Binance will collaborate with Ukrainian authorities to establish cryptocurrency-related legislation in the country.
US Prosecutors Charge Founder of 'IGOBIT' Token With Fraud
U.S. prosecutors charged Asa Saint Clair, the president of a nonexistent United Nations affiliate, with fraud Wednesday, alleging he defrauded investors using the IGOBIT digital token.
How Will China Pursue Xi Jinping's Blockchain Adoption Plan?
"Who still remember the days when posts promoting blockchain getting deleted real fast?" tweeted local blockchain and cryptocurrency news outlet cnLedger on Oct. 28.
Nervos Network Targets November Launch With $72 Million Token Sale
Blockchain startup Nervos Network plans to launch its "Lina" blockchain next week, on the heels of securing $72 million through a token sale on Coinlist.
China's President Xi 'Credentialized' Cryptocurrency, Says Novogratz
China's President Xi Jinping gave credibility to blockchain and crypto by calling the country to accelerate blockchain adoption, said Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz.
Kim Dotcom's Planned Token Sale Is Off, Says Bitfinex
Bitfinex and a blockchain project launched by Kim Dotcom have "Mutually agreed" to part ways, scuppering a planned initial exchange offering for the controversial internet entrepreneur.
BitMEX Email Data Leak Fallout Is Serious, Many Users Already Affected
On the first day of November, it came to light that popular crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX had accidentally leaked sensitive data related to its users, which occurred as a result of the company failing to apply a blind copy protocol to its mass mail servers.
Binance to Advise Ukraine Government on Upcoming Crypto Regulation
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance has agreed to help Ukraine prepare new rules for cryptocurrencies, as well as digitize the country's finances.
Volvo to Use Blockchain-Traceable Cobalt in Its Electric Car Batteries
Automaker Volvo announced on Nov. 6 that it will use cobalt tracked on a blockchain for its car batteries following the unveiling of its fully electric XC40 Recharge model last month.
a16z and Multicoin Capital lead $5m funding round for "Permaweb" protocol Arweave
Reessen Horowitz and Multicoin Capital have been unveiled.
Ripple CEO: Only 1% of Today's Cryptocurrencies Will Survive
As many as 99% of all cryptocurrencies will likely go to zero, according to a new prediction by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Bithumb Wants User-Created DEXs With Its New Blockchain Ecosystem
South Korean crypto startup Bithumb is launching an "Exchange-as-a-service" platform based on its new blockchain.
China Signs Agreement With Hong Kong Central Bank for Blockchain Push
Blockchain has received fresh endorsement from China in the form of a development pact with the de facto central bank of Hong Kong.
November is historically bitcoin's best performing month, is this one different?
According to James Todaro, Managing Partner at Blocktown Capital, November has been one of the best performing months for Bitcoin.
'Party Starters': Stellar Event Sees Frank Discussion of Crypto Market Makers
MEXICO CITY - If a startup hopes to release a token without embarrassing itself in the early days, there is one important thing it should do: hire a market maker.
UN Claims Hong Kong Blockchain Firm Is North Korean Laundering Sham
The United Nations Security Council's Sanctions Committee on North Korea has accused the country of using a Hong Kong-based blockchain firm as a front to launder money.
Hong Kong Regulator to Treat Crypto Traders Like Brokers Under New Rules
Hong Kong's securities watchdog is to treat cryptocurrency trading platforms like traditional brokers, according to its second round of regulatory guidance for the industry.
Bakkt Set to Smash Bitcoin Trading Volume Record in November
Bitcoin futures trading on the Intercontinental Exchange Bakkt platform is seeing a considerable rise in average daily volume so far this month compared to September and most of October.
Binance CEO: New Wallet Security Solution 'Far Superior' to Multi-Sig
The CEO of Binance claims that a newly open-sourced solution for wallet providers and custodians is "Far superior" to multi-sig security and will reshape the industry.
China reverses decision to ban crypto mining in 2020
The plan to include cryptocurrency mining in China into a list of industries that would be banned in the country has reportedly been scrapped.
Azerbaijan to Adopt Blockchain-Based ID System in 2020
The Republic of Azerbaijan is planning to complete a project of blockchain-based digital identification system by the end of 2019.
Bitfinex Cancels $8M Kim Dotcom IEO Citing Regulatory 'Clear Risks'
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has abruptly canceled its token sale for K.im, Kim Dotcom's Bitcoin content sharing service.
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