The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Facebook's Calibra Exec: Libra Is More Like Email Than PayPal
Facebook's crypto project Libra will be more similar to email tech than payment services such as PayPal, vice president of product at Calibra said.
Tradewinds, Canadian Mint to Verify Origins of Precious Metals on Blockchain
Tradewind Markets, a blockchain-powered gold trading platform backed by stock trading firm IEX, has developed and launched a system for stablecoin issuers on its platform to track the provenance of their precious metals.
Peter Schiff: China's Gold-Backed Crypto Would Be Bearish for Bitcoin
China launching a digital counterpart of the yuan backed by gold puts Bitcoin at a disadvantage, veteran gold bug Peter Schiff claims.
What Will It Take to Get Approval?
Following the Chicago Board Options Exchange withdrawing its proposal for VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF earlier in September, the ETF filing from Bitwise Asset Management and NYSE Arca was turned down by the Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct. 9.
Decentralized Storage Startup Storj to End Token Conversion Program
Holders of decentralized storage startup Storj Labs' early SJCX token need to act soon to avoid losing their investments.
Binance's DEX Now Supports AML Compliance Via CipherTrace
Binance Chain transactions are now traceable by CipherTrace.
ATM Coin Founders Ordered to Pay $4.25 Million for Fraud
In a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission-led case, a court has fined another cryptocurrency investment scheme for fraud and misappropriated client funds.
Int'l Regulator: Stablecoin 'Structure' Determines If It's a Security
International securities regulator International Organization of Securities Commission suggested that some stablecoin implementations are securities.
President Erdogan: Turkey to Finish Testing Digital Lira in 2020
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan directed that the government should finish testing the national central bank digital currency in 2020.
Investor Lawsuit Argues Ripple Still Has to Answer Over Ongoing XRP Sales
Ripple's argument that an XRP holder waited too long to file suit has no precedent, a new legal filing claims.
How Blockchain Disrupts Global Business
Blockchain technology is reshaping the face of our global financial system, and it goes far beyond cryptocurrencies alone.
Ron Paul Survey Reveals Most Prefer Bitcoin for 10-Year Investment
Almost 60% of 70,000 people would take Bitcoin over fiat currency as a long-term investment.
Charles Hoskinson says Cardano 'making haste slowly,' snapshot for Shelley most likely on Nov. 12
In another surprise AMA session, Charles Hoskinson shared the latest updates on Cardano.
Bitcoin Keeps Failing at This Key Price Hurdle
View A four-month falling trendline proved a tough nut to crack during the Asian trading hours and reversed bitcoin's rise from $9,200 to $9,500.
Report: Barely Any Hong Kong Crypto Funds Being Approved for Licenses
One year after launching a trailblazing licensing scheme for cryptocurrency fund managers, Hong Kong's securities regulator has issued few and far between.
Coca-Cola Supply Chain Firm Expands Blockchain Effort to 70 Partners
Blockchain technology looks to have found a home with Coke One North America, the IT firm behind Coca-Cola's bottle manufacturing supply chain processes.
Cross-Border Blockchain B2B Volume to Hit $4.4 Trillion by 2024
The value of Business-to-Business cross-border payments carried out on a blockchain will exceed $4.4 trillion by 2024, after reaching $171 billion this year.
US Startup Raising $10 Million for Private Jets You Can Lease With Crypto
Jet Token is raising up to $10 million in a Regulation A offering for its ethereum-powered private jet leasing marketplace where travelers can pay for charters using ERC20 tokens.
Manipulation? CME Bitcoin Futures Flash Crash to Fill $8.5K 'Gap'
Bitcoin trading is coming under the spotlight this week after another flash crash sparked concerns that traders are manipulating markets.
Coca Cola Using Blockchain for $21-Billion-Per-Year Network
Coca Cola's bottlers are implementing blockchain technology to manage their cross-party transactions.
Trace Mayer: Get Your Bitcoin Off Exchanges in 'Proof of Keys' 2020
Bitcoin could be set to disappear from exchanges en masse in two months' time as the second annual Proof of Keys event takes shape.
The 'Bitcoin Rich List' Has Grown 30% in the Last Year, But Why?
The Bitcoin Rich List, or the number of addresses holding more than 1,000 BTC, has swelled in the past 12 months, possibly reflecting an influx of high-net-worth investors.
Why crypto execs say one investor did not manipulate Bitcoin to $20,000
Several prominent blockchain company executives have said that a recent study claiming a single investor likely manipulated Bitcoin to its record high of $20,000 in December 2017 is misleading and that it is based on a misunderstanding.
Joe Lubin: China Will Avoid Blockchain's 'Decentralizing Aspects'
China's forthcoming digital renminbi is unlikely to use blockchain, considers Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joe Lubin.
Bitcoin Ban Means India Will Get More Corrupt Under Modi
India is leaving itself vulnerable to corruption by attempting to ban cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, says Tim Draper.
Bitcoin Price Posts Strong Weekly, Monthly Closes
On Monday, Bitcoin bulls continued to push the price higher as the digital asset crossed above the $9,400 and $9,550 resistance levels to set a lower high slightly above $9,600.
Illinois State Lottery Winner Puts Half His $500,000 Into Bitcoin
"I don't intend to touch any of it for at least another year. I set aside money for emergencies, I set aside money for myself, and I set aside money for tattoos. The only major purchases I've done is bought a new car for myself and put a downpayment on a house."
Study: 76% of Americans don't want to give up their paper money
Perhaps you have noticed the steady trend aimed at eliminating cash as a means of exchange.
Chinese Regulator Investigates Firm's Blockchain Efforts Amid Stock Surge
An obscure porcelain and education firm is under investigation by a top Chinese regulator after it became one of the most sought-after blockchain stocks last week.
US Federal Reserve Hiring New Manager to Research Digital Currencies
The United States Federal Reserve is hiring a manager for its Retail Payments section in Washington, D.C.On Nov. 3, the U.S central bank posted a new job opening to its website, looking for a new manager who is expected to contribute to the research of digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies.
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