The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Price Analysis 05/08: BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, BCH, BNB, EOS, BSV, XLM, XMR
Contrary to our assumption, if the price reverses direction from just above $235.7 and dives below the uptrend line, it will signal weakness.
Will Ethereum, XRP and Binance Coin follow Bitcoin's uptrend?
Despite other altcoins losing in satoshis, this technical analysis will explore whether Ethereum, XRP and Binance Coin have the potential to follow Bitcoin's uptrend.
UK Data Protection Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Facebook's Libra
The U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office has requested, along with a number of other jurisdictions, that the companies in the Libra Association provide details on how they plan to protect user data.
South Korean Fashion Platform Joins Terra Stablecoin Alliance
South Korean business-to-business fashion platform Sinsang Market has joined the Terra Alliance ecosystem, a stablecoin-focused association of large e-commerce companies.
Samsung Now Offering 17 Crypto Apps in Blockchain Keystore
Samsung is adding to its blockchain dapp arsenal by including over a dozen new apps in its Blockchain Keystore online app market.
Tezos Co-Creator Commits to Donating Millions in Future XTZ Proceeds
Now, Kathleen Breitman has signed a binding commitment with Founders Pledge to give 15 percent of her portion of the proceeds of that sale to charity, CoinDesk has confirmed.
Circle CEO: Macroeconomic Turmoil Responsible for Bitcoin's Growth
The CEO of crypto payments firm Circle, Jeremy Allaire, suggested that macroeconomic turmoil is responsible for Bitcoin's recent growth.
Bitfinex-NY Attorney General Case: Injunction Extended
This was to provide the OAG with more time to investigate its case but also to provide the judge himself with more time to decide whether to accept or reject iFinex's appeal to have the case dismissed, based on the alleged grounds that it doesn't operate in the state of New York.But even if the same Justice Cohen has previously criticized the attorney general's injunction for being "Vague, open-ended and not sufficiently tailored" to prove what has caused or will cause harm against New York residents, this latest delay doesn't necessarily mean that iFinex will have its appeal accepted.
UK Bank Standard Chartered Uses Blockchain for Supply Chain Finance
London-based bank and financial services firm Standard Chartered has completed its first joint blockchain-based supply chain financing transaction.
The Terra Stablecoin Is Partnering With a South Korean Fashion Market
Singapore-incorporated, South Korea-focused stablecoin creator Terra has signed a major Korean B2B platform to its alliance of internet marketplaces.
US SEC's Hester Peirce: Certain Tokens Need a Safe Harbor
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner Hester Peirce expressed interest in building a non-exclusive safe harbor for token offerings.
Peter Schiff Slams CNBC for Giving Bitcoin More Airtime Than Gold
Bitcoin's fresh bull run this week is down to speculators betting on Chinese economic upheaval, not Chinese upheaval itself, Peter Schiff claims.
Bitmex Outflows Hit Record in July Exceeding $500M Amid CFTC Probe
BitMEX, the second top crypto exchange by reported trading volume to date, experienced record outflows during the month of July.
Thailand to Bring Cryptocurrency Under Anti-Money Laundering Rules
Thailand's anti-money laundering regulator is planning to amend the country's laws to include cryptocurrency.
IBM Launches New Blockchain Platform for Supplier Data Management
Tech giant IBM and blockchain company Chainyard have jointly developed a new blockchain network for supply chain management.
Lenovo, Glaxo, Nokia: Big Names Join New IBM Blockchain
IBM has launched a new blockchain project called Trust Your Supplier, with big name firms Anheuser-Busch InBev, GlaxoSmithKline, Lenovo, Nokia, Schneider Electric and Vodafone already on board.
Blockchain Delegates to Trump's 'Peace to Prosperity' Event Sue Each Other
The founders of Orbs - the blockchain startup President Trump invited to his Middle East Peace Plan conference - have become mired in their own fraternal strife.
Bitcoin Eyes $12K Price Hurdle as Dominance Rate Hits 28-Month High
The rise in bitcoin's dominance rate to the highest level in over two years indicates the price rise is sustainable.
Thailand Gov't Will Amend AML Laws to Regulate Cryptocurrency
A Thai regulator announced that the regulator will amend regulation to prevent crypto use for illicit activities, English-language local news outlet BangkokPost reports on Aug. 5.AMLO to focus on cryptocurrencies.
The Litecoin halving has concluded and LTC is up 9 percent
The halving is a fixed event that occurs every four years after 840,000 blocks are mined, reducing block rewards by 50 percent.
Current Bitcoin Price Rally Could Have 'Real Legs'
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says that Bitcoin's 2019 rally could have "Real legs" given today's turbulent macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape.
Litecoin Just Halved Its Crypto Rewards for Miners
Litecoin, currently the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has just reduced its block reward for miners by half.
Mastercard Is Building a Team to Develop Crypto, Wallet Projects
Payments giant Mastercard is seeking to hire a number of blockchain professionals, including several senior roles, in an apparent effort to develop cryptocurrency and wallet products.
Tron's New Sun Network Going Live This Week Promises 'Unlimited Capacity'
Blockchain platform Tron's founder, Justin Sun, announced that the first version of the Tron scalability solution called "Sun Network" will be released on Aug. 10, in a tweet published on Aug. 4.
Iran's Cabinet Ratifies Bill Recognizing Cryptocurrencies and Mining
Iran's government is close to passing a bill that finalizes regulation for cryptocurrencies.
Mastercard Hints at Future Crypto Wallet Product with New Job Listings
Mastercard appears to be angling to enter the crypto wallet space with new job ads for blockchain and cryptocurrency-related product development.
Litecoin Price Fails to Pass $100 on Day of Halving
All eyes were on Litecoin price August 5 as its block reward halving failed to excite markets and produce gains for investors.
Volvo is Using Blockchain to Source Conflict-Free Cobalt for Its Cars
Automaker Volvo Cars, owned by Chinese automotive group Geely, has produced electric cars with cobalt mapped on a blockchain, Reuters reports on Aug. 2.Blockchain used to combat child labor.
Cryptocurrency in China: Over the Counter, Under the Table
There remains a great deal of confusion surrounding the legal status of cryptocurrency in China.
Bitcoin Price Blasts Past $11,700, Dominance Nears 70% on China Turmoil
Bitcoin price began highly bullish Monday after an abrupt turnaround of its previous bear market saw it gain $1,200 this over the weekend.
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