The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Blockstack Will Pay Liquidity Provider GSR to Trade Its STX Token
Blockstack, one of the first blockchain startups to have raised money in a Reg A+ offering, has hired GSR Markets to trade its "Stacks" token.
Regulators Hostile to Bitcoin Will Fall Out of Favor, Warns Samson Mow
Hostility to Bitcoin from the global regulators is a double-edged sword that can hurt authorities if they lose their power, the Blockstream Chief Strategy Officer warned.
New Blockchain-Based System Will Track Steers From Hoof to Plate
Peruvian shoppers are weeks away blockchain answering the age-old question first posed in 1984: "Where's the beef?".
Top Five Tips for New Bitcoin Investors
Investing in Bitcoin can be quite intimidating if you're only just learning about its existence now.
Longtime Bitcoin Advocate Launches Broker-Dealer for Crypto Firms
Longtime bitcoin advocate Bruce Fenton has created a new broker-dealer for digital asset firms and financial advisors called Watchdog Capital.
Belgian Finance Watchdog Ups List of Suspected Crypto Scams to 131
Belgium's financial sector regulator has issued a fresh warning over suspected cryptocurrency scam websites, bringing its running list to 131 domains.
Mt. Gox Bitcoin Stays Put: Claims Deadline Pushed Back to Spring 2020
The trustee in charge of refunding users who lost money in the implosion of Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has again extended the submission deadline for claims.
New IRS Guidance: How to Report Crypto Assets Accurately
After sending a recent enforcement letter, the IRS has released two new pieces of guidance for taxpayers who engage in transactions involving digital currency.
Binance Quietly Launches Ruble Trading for 'Top-10 Market' Russia
Major global crypto exchange Binance has silently launched Russian ruble trading on Oct. 30.Binance Ruble trading goes live according to the plan.
Bitcoin May See November Price Boost With Halving Due in Six Months
View Bitcoin tends to pick up a strong bid six months ahead of the reward halving, according to historical data.
Brave teams up with Everipedia to increase brand awareness
Popular privacy-centric web browser Brave and wiki-based encyclopedia Everipedia announced a partnership to increase brand awareness within their respective communities.
Bitcoin Price Dips Below $9K Support as Traders Weigh Correction Odds
Bitcoin fell below $9,000 for the first time in almost a week on Oct. 31 as rumors of a correction intensified among analysts.
Monarch Founder Robert Beadles says crypto needs an interoperable platform [INTERVIEW]
Robert Beadles, otherwise known as "Crypto Beadles," the founder and president of Monarch, an all-in-one crypto wallet, believes that what the crypto industry needs is an interoperable platform that converts coins into spendable currency.
Bitcoin Dissident Sees Dark Warnings in China's Blockchain Push
China's recent multi-front embrace of blockchain technology has divided the global cryptocurrency community.
Malta's Financial Watchdog Warns of Repeat Offender Bitcoin Scam
The Malta Financial Services Authority has warned of a new Bitcoin scam that shares the same characteristics as a previously identified entity.
Bitcoin's White Paper Turns 11 as Network Passes Milestones
"I've been working on a new electronic cash system that's fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party," Satoshi wrote to open his email, attaching the bitcoin white paper.
3iQ expects to launch Bitcoin ETF this quarter after "favorable" ruling from Canada's top securities regulator
The Ontario Securities Commission has ruled to allow crypto fund manager 3iQ to issue a prospectus for its prospective exchange-traded Bitcoin fund, signaling that Canada's top securities regulator may be about to approve the launch of the nation's first Bitcoin ETF. Toronto-based 3iQ said in a press release Wednesday that its planned closed-end BTC fund, "The Bitcoin Fund," had moved on to the final stage of judgment with the OSC and that it expected it would receive clearance to launch on a major Canadian stock exchange as early as this quarter.
Swiss Crypto Bank Gets Approved for Singapore Banking License
Swiss-based cryptocurrency bank Sygnum has received the go-ahead to offer banking services in Singapore.
China: Veteran Regulator Tells Sichuan to Tap Hydropower for Blockchain
A veteran Chinese regulator has told those tasked with steering the strategic development of Sichuan province to tap surplus hydropower for the blockchain industry.
There's a New Way to Get Your Stolen Crypto Back
These are the words of an intrepid crypto investor - one of many who responded to a tweet asking about the lack of recourse people face when their assets are stolen in a hack, exit scam or Ponzi scheme.
'Should I Bring My Ramp?' Tony Hawk to Speak at SF Bitcoin Conference
Bitcoin has cemented Tony Hawk as one of its long-term fans as the skateboarding legend prepares to speak at a major conference.
11 Years Ago Today Satoshi Nakamoto Published the Bitcoin White Paper
Today, Oct. 31, marks eleven years since the publication of the Bitcoin white paper by the still-mysterious person or group pseudonymously identified as Satoshi Nakamoto.
Developed Countries Have Little Need for CBDCs, Says Bank of Korea Official
The Bank of Korea has again poured cold water on the idea of adopting a central bank digital currency, according to remarks made by an official of the central bank.
Financial System Blind to Crypto's Deflationary Impact, Says Analyst
Investment strategist William Peets has pointed to a widespread underestimation of the deflationary impact of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and blockchain for global finance.
Bitcoin Thermocap Approaches $15B as Miners Hit $1B in Fee Revenue
Bitcoin miners had made almost $15 billion securing the network as of the middle of this month.
Japanese Merchant Bank Signs Deal to Tokenize Estonian Properties
MBK, a Tokyo-based and Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed merchant bank, has signed a deal for the tokenization of property in Estonia.
Crypto community divided over China's blockchain law
The cryptocurrency law that has been passed by China's congress has left the crypto community divided.
Binance.US Cryptocurrency Exchange to List NEO and ATOM
The United States-focused wing of leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance will add support for Neo and Cosmos.
Can cryptocurrencies find a meeting place between privacy and regulation?
Built as peer-to-peer payment systems, cryptocurrencies seek to improve trust, security, and privacy by eliminating third parties.
10th-Largest Indian State to Release Policy for Blockchain and AI
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu is reportedly working on a state-level policy for blockchain technology and artificial intelligence.
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