The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Burger King Let's You Pay Your Way in Germany
The German version of world-famous fast-food chain Burger King now accepts Bitcoin payments in its delivery website and mobile application.
Norwegian Bank Invests in Crypto Exchange Founded By Airline Magnate
A Norwegian savings bank dating back to the mid-1800s has just invested in a cryptocurrency exchange set up by local business magnate Bjørn Kjos.
Ethereum Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio Steps Down as Decentral CEO
Billionaire and crypto industry veteran Anthony Di Iorio, founder of the Jaxx wallet-maker Decentral, retired this week to focus on "Philanthropic initiatives," he told CoinDesk.
VanEck, SolidX to Offer Limited Bitcoin ETF for Institutions Via Exemption
Following another delay on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, asset managers VanEck and SolidX plan to sell a limited version of a Bitcoin ETF. VanEck Securities and SolidX Management want to start selling shares in a limited version of a crypto ETF, employing a rule that exempts the shares from securities registration, while shares can be sold only to certain institutional investors, The Wall Street Journal reports Sept. 3.
Samsung Files Patent for 'Programmable Blockchain Solid State Drive'
South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung has filed a patent for a blockchain-enabled Solid State Drive.
Bitcoin Price Bounces to $10.5K as Dominance Rate Passes 70%
View Bitcoin's price recovery from the Aug. 29 low of $9,320 is backed by an uptick in the dominance rate to 30-month highs.
Van Eck, SolidX to Offer Bitcoin ETF to Institutions via SEC Exemption: Report
While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has so far blocked a number of proposed bitcoin ETFs, two firms aim to launch a more limited option this week.
Pompliano: Satoshi Should Win Nobel Peace Prize for Bitcoin
American investor and co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital Assets Anthony Pompliano has argued that Satoshi Nakomoto should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for inventing Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Price Now Eyes $11K as Historical Data Metric Flips Bullish
Bitcoin price was targeting $10,500 on Sept. 3 as the latest renaissance for the largest cryptocurrency saw it deliver surprise gains.
Bitcoin Cash miners cap blocks at 2MB-is BCH no better than BTC?
Surprisingly, it appears that BCH functionally has a similar block size limit to BTC. Within the last two days, Bitcoin Cash had 270,000 unconfirmed transactions in its 'mempool' from an unexpected surge in traffic.
Dutch Central Bank: Crypto Firms to Be Regulated as of January 2020
The Dutch central bank has today revealed it will begin regulating firms that offer cryptocurrency-related services as of January 10, 2020.
Binance Acquires Crypto Exchange JEX to Boost Derivatives Offerings
Binance has announced the acquisition of crypto exchange JEX in a bid to boost its crypto derivatives offerings for pro traders.
Publicly-Listed Firm Files Patent to Put Cannabis on the Blockchain
Australian Securities Exchange-listed firm Security Matters has filed a patent application in the United States for a blockchain system to securely manage the cannabis supply chain.
Tether Mulls Commodity-Backed Stablecoin to Cut Bank Risk: Report
Crypto exchange Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong has claimed that sister firm Tether plans to release a version of the stablecoin backed by a basket of commodities such as gold, crude oil and rubber.
Bitcoin Dominance Hits 70% as Keiser Warns Altcoins 'Not Coming Back'
Bitcoin now has the highest share of the overall cryptocurrency market since before its record-breaking $20,000 bull run in 2017.
HSBC Targets China Trade With Yuan-Demoninated Blockchain Letter of Credit
HSBC has carried out the first blockchain-based letter of credit transaction denominated in Chinese yuan.
Bitcoin Cash Can't Mine Blocks Bigger Than 2MB, Lead Dev Suggests
Altcoin Bitcoin Cash faced fresh criticism this week after one of its lead developers appeared to admit its network was unable to process its larger blocks.
Zcash Foundation Says ZEC Developer Broke Trademark Promise
The Electric Coin Company, the developer of second-biggest anoncoin Zcash, has reneged on its declared intent to share its trademark with the non-profit Zcash Foundation.
Bitcoin.com Opens Crypto Exchange to Compete with Coinbase and Binance
Bitcoin.com, a website previously focused on covering Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and general cryptocurrencies news, announced the launch of its own digital assets exchange.
Telegram testing an Ethereum-compatible blockchain
Telegram is publicly testing its much-anticipated blockchain project 'TON.' The company's blockchain will be compatible with Ethereum, allowing developers to port their Ethereum smart contracts, revealed a tech startup working on the project alongside Telegram.
Most Cryptocurrencies in the Green as Bitcoin Price Hits $10,400
Monday, Sept. 2 - Markets are bouncing back and showing upward price movement, after trading sideways for the better part of the day.
Binance Acquires Seychelles-Based Crypto-Asset Trading Platform JEX
Binance, the world's largest exchange by trading volume, has acquired JEX, a crypto-asset trading platform that offers spot and derivatives trading services.
Police Seize $15K Crypto Thief After He Mistakenly Disclosed Identity
Connecticut police caught a man who had stolen over $15,000 worth of digital currency in a mobile phone theft after he mistakenly sent an apology email to a detective heading the investigation.
Indian IT Giant Tech Mahindra to Launch Blockchain Finance Management
Tech Mahindra, the IT subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group, partnered with American distributed ledger technology firm Adjoint to launch a blockchain financial management and insurance solution.
South Korea's Kakao May List Its Klay Token on Chinese Exchange
South Korean internet giant Kakao is reportedly planning to list its cryptocurrency Klay on a Chinese crypto exchange and one local exchange.
Binance's push to capture the cryptocurrency derivatives and futures market
Binance acquired JEX, a little-known crypto derivatives trading platform.
Thai Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitcoin Co. Ltd. Closing Down Operations
Thailand's leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Co. Ltd. is closing down all of its trading operations.
Price Analysis 02/09: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, BNB, EOS, BSV, XLM, XMR
If bulls push the price above the 50-day SMA, a rally to the downtrend line is possible.
HSBC Completes First Blockchain Letter of Credit Transaction in Yuan
Banking and financial services giant HSBC has completed the first yuan-denominated letter of credit transaction on a blockchain using the Voltron trade finance platform.
September is a big month for Cardano, updates from Charles Hoskinson
Cardano will be making waves this September, with Charles Hoskinson confirming that the proof-of-stake Shelley testnet will launch ahead of schedule.
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