The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Coinbase listing opens Tezos to millions of retail investors
Coinbase added Tezos to its retail platform and mobile apps.
Korea Exchange Affiliate Koscom to Launch DLT Platform for Unlisted Shares
South Korea's state-backed financial IT firm Koscom will develop a blockchain-powered platform for trading unlisted securities.
Regulators File Cease and Desist Against Craigslist Scam Promising 900% Crypto Returns
Officials in Texas have filed a cease and desist letter against a cryptocurrency promoter for posting misleading advertisements on Craigslist.
Bitholic Now Bithumb Singapore in New Expansion by South Korean Bithumb
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitholic has changed its name to Bithumb Singapore this month.
US Federal Reserve Payment Tool a Threat to Banks, Not Crypto
At the start of August, the United States Federal Reserve Board announced its plan to release a real-time payments and settlements service in order to boost the payments infrastructure in the country.
SBI Holding's VC Trade Crypto Exchange Integrates New KYC and AML Tech
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange VC Trade has integrated an anti-money laundering compliance technology developed by Taiwanese digital currency hardware wallet company CoolBitX. As Japanese finance-focused news outlet Blocktempo reported on Aug. 8, VC Trade - a crypto exchange founded by Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings last June - has adopted CoolBitX's Sygna, a know-your customer and AML compliance technology focused on digital currency transactions.
ETC Labs Launches Studio Program to Support Developing ETC Projects
Ethereum Classic Labs incubator today officially announced Studio, its new program to support the launch of new projects on Ethereum Classic.
Coinbase Custody Adds New York Banking Regulatory Experts to Its Board
Coinbase Custody Trust Company has appointed two new members, previously of the New York State Banking Department and the New York Department of Financial Services, to its Board of Directors.
Bitcoin Outshines Gold Amid Risk Aversion in Financial Markets
Bitcoin is outperforming gold amid heightened uncertainty in the global markets.
Latest Coin Metrics research shows BCH and BSV still a long way behind Bitcoin
Coin Metrics's State of the Network report comparing Bitcoin with Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV found that the two forks still have a long way to go before they can compete with any of BTC's metrics.
TRON price action in July indicates market maturation
Intriguingly, the price-action of TRX during the spate of controversies may prove the cryptocurrency market has reached a significant level of maturity.
Binance Hackers Bombard Chipmixer to Launder at Least 4,836 BTC
At least 4,836 Bitcoin of stolen from Binance exchange in May 2019 was laundered through crypto mixing service Chipmixer.
South Korean Fintechs Are Creating a Blockchain for Trading OTC Securities
A blockchain platform for the trading of unlisted securities is being developed in South Korea, according to a report in the Chosun Ilbo.
Crypto Startup Alum Katherine Wu Joins VC Firm Notation Capital
Katherine Wu was up until 3 a.m. Wednesday annotating Kik's response to its complaint from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Novogratz's Crypto Bank Galaxy Digital Invests in Digital Asset Lender
Digital asset lender DrawBridge Lending announced that it received funding from cryptocurrency commercial bank Galaxy Digital.
No Humans Required: Commerzbank Develops Blockchain Payments for Automated Trucks
Commerzbank has developed a blockchain-based solution for machine-to-machine payments that it says could be used to allow automated trucks to pay for power charging without the need for a human to get out their wallet.
Gemini Exchange Added to CME Group's Pioneering Crypto Benchmarks
The Winklevoss twins' Gemini platform is being added as a constituent exchange for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's cryptocurrency reference rates.
Director of MTG Arena is joining Ethereum's Gods Unchained [Interview]
Just two months after leaving Clay is joining the highly anticipated blockchain game.
Gemini Exchange Data Is Being Added to CME's Crypto Indices
Market data from the Winklevoss twins-founded crypto exchange Gemini is being added to eight crypto indices offered by CF Benchmarks.
Crypto Trading App Robinhood Launching in UK Following FCA Approval
A subsidiary of United States-based stock and crypto trading app Robinhood has been approved to operate as a broker in the United Kingdom.
Live Planet Unveils Blockchain-Based Virtual Reality Network
Media company Live Planet has announced plans to imminently launch a blockchain-based virtual reality network - the Blockchain Virtual Reality Network - that will be used to host crypto and other blockchain-related content.
Binance Coin Soars 12% After KYC Leak 'FUD' Fails to Shake Investors
The native token of crypto exchange Binance has soared ~11% despite fresh rumors of a possible Know-Your-Customer data leak affecting exchange users.
Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits a Whopping 80 Quintillion for the First Time
Bitcoin has passed another network performance milestone this week as the largest cryptocurrency's hash rate hit a new record high.
Bitcoin Price Looks Poised to Retest Highs Above $13K
View Bitcoin is looking north, with the daily chart reporting a bearish channel breakout following a six-week-long correction.
Investment App Robinhood Wins License to Operate in UK
Robinhood, a stocks, ETFs and crypto investment app, has been given the green light to operate as a broker in the U.K. Allowing the firm to now launch its offerings in the U.K. market, the firm's subsidiary, Robinhood International, has received a broker's license from the country's financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority, the firm announced on Wednesday.
3 Reasons Bitcoin Is Turning Into a Global Safe Haven for Investors
Let's take a look why Bitcoin price is rising as a result and why investors are increasingly considering taking shelter in Bitcoin - a neutral and borderless network for storing and transferring value - alongside traditional safe haven assets.
Commerzbank Tests Blockchain Machine to Machine Payments with Daimler
Frankfurt bank and financial services firm Commerzbank tested blockchain-based machine to machine payments with trucks produced by the firm behind the Mercedes-Benz auto brand, Daimler.
Australian Police Charge 5 Over $1.8 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Five people have been charged in Australia over a cold-call cryptocurrency investment fraud.
Token Offerings Raised Twice More Than Blockchain Equity Deals in H1 2019
Token generation events are raising twice as much capital as conventional equity fundings for the blockchain sector.
Litecoin Halving Aftermath: LTC Price, Hash Rate, Community Reaction
Litecoin has just experienced an event that happens once in four years: the second halving.
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