The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Sharp Bitcoin Rally in 2019 Unlikely: Analyst
The chance of Bitcoin recovering to its former five-digit highs this year is unlikely, a trading expert told MarketWatch on March 29.While 2018 was a bear year throughout, in November a massive sell-off saw the valuation of major coins crash by double-digit percentages, with Bitcoin dropping below $5,600 for the first time that year.
Canadian Municipality Set to Accept Bitcoin for Property Tax Payments
A municipality in Canada is set to accept bitcoin for property tax payments starting next month as part of a one-year trial.
Major Private Indian Bank Partners With Ripple for Cross-Border Remittances
India's Federal Bank, a commercial private bank, has partnered with Ripple to use its network for cross-border remittances.
Largest Austrian Energy Provider Debuts DLT-Based E-Car Charger
Wien Energie, the largest energy provider in Austria, has announced a charger for electric cars based on distributed ledger technology in a press release on March 28.Per the release, Wien Energie in partnership with blockchain tech firm Riddle & Code are testing an electric vehicle charging station with "Integrated secure machine identity" in Vienna.
Justin Sun Draws Heat From Tron Fans for Waffling on Promised Prizes
Tron founder Justin Sun stirred up controversy this week by promising to give away a Tesla to one lucky Twitter follower who retweeted his post.
US SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF Applications From VanEck and Bitwise
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on a rule change to the Securities Act that would allow the listing of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Microsoft and T-Mobile Join the Cascadia Blockchain Council
Microsoft and T-Mobile have joined a group of entrepreneurs, institutions, and other tech giants to create a new hub for the booming blockchain industry in the Pacific Northwest.
Universal Protocol Alliance to Launch Euro-Pegged Stablecoin in April
The Universal Protocol Alliance, a coalition of blockchain firms including crypto exchange Bittrex and decentralized browser Brave, will launch its own euro-pegged stablecoin in April, according to a press release on March 28.The UP's stablecoin, dubbed the Universal Euro will be pegged to the euro on a 1:1 basis and will reportedly allow customers to earn up to 8 percent interest.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, EOS, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Binance Coin, Stellar, Cardano, Tron: Price Analysis, March 29
We might tighten the stops when the price reaches $167.32.On a breakout and close above $167.32, the digital currency will complete an ascending triangle pattern.
Bakkt Taps Former IBM and Cisco Exec Tom Noonan to Chair Its Board
Bakkt has tapped a former Cisco and IBM executive to lead its board of directors, according to an announcement Friday.
Bitcoin Briefly Hits Monthly High Above $4,100, British Pound Marks 31-Year Low
Friday, March 29 - Bitcoin has hit a monthly high of $4,112 today, while top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading sideways.
SEC Postpones Decision on Bitwise, VanEeck Bitcoin ETF Proposals
UPDATE: The SEC has also delayed the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal.
Fidelity Poaches Coinbase Institutional Sales Head Christine Sandler
Coinbase's director of institutional sales, Christine Sandler, has left the cryptocurrency startup for Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest financial services providers, according to multiple industry sources.
Crypto Exchange HitBTC Appeals to Cryptography in Dispute With Altcoin BTCP
Cryptocurrency exchange HitBTC appealed to the specificity of its cryptography in an ongoing dispute with the team behind altcoin Bitcoin Private.
Argentina's Dep. Finance Minister: Crypto Adoption Could Reduce Demand for US Dollar
Huobi Group CEO Leon Li met with senior Argentinian finance officials this week to discuss the role of blockchain and crypto in the country's economy, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on March 29.In a meeting in Beijing, Argentina's Deputy Minister of Finance, Felix Martin Soto, claimed that the government should address crypto and blockchain tech as a way to promote Argentina's financial inclusion and reduce state costs.
Japanese E-commerce Giant Rakuten to Launch Its Crypto Exchange in June
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten will launch its own cryptocurrency exchange, dubbed Rakuten Wallet, this June, Cointelegraph Japan reports today, March 29.As per the official announcement from Rakuten, the exchange will start accepting applications for opening accounts on April 15.
Bitmain Announces Launch Date for Antminer S17 Series
Chinese crypto mining giant and ASIC hardware producer Bitmain has announced a launch date of April 9th for its new energy-efficient Antminer S17 series miners.
'Big Four' Consulting Firms Dominate Blockchain Jobs Market, Says Indeed
"Big Four" professional consulting firms Deloitte, KPMG and EY are all in the top five when it comes to posting blockchain job ads, according to new data from Indeed.com.
Mt. Gox CEO Decides to Appeal Conviction on Manipulating Financial Records
Mark Karpeles, former CEO of now-defunct Mt. Gox crypto exchange, has appealed his conviction on charges of manipulating data, The Associated Press reports on March 29.On March 15, Karpeles was acquitted of charges of embezzlement, but was found guilty of tampering with financial records, with the court stating that he manipulated data to harm his clients, betraying their trust and abusing his engineering skills.
Japan: 13 Banks Invest in SBI's Ripple-Powered Blockchain Payment App
Blockchain payment app MoneyTap, co-developed by Ripple and Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings, has received investments from 13 local banks, according to an SBI press release published on March 28.In the announcement, SBI Holdings informs that Kiraboshi Bank, Shinsei Bank and Hokuriku Bank, along with ten other local financial institutions, have joined their project as shareholders.
Bittrex-Backed Euro Stablecoin Can Be Staked for 8% Interest
A group of six blockchain firms called Universal Protocol Alliance is launching a euro-pegged stablecoin next month.
Facebook Announces New Blockchain Jobs at Its California HQ
Facebook's HQ in Menlo Park, California, has opened five new positions in its blockchain department, according to listings posted today, March 29.The new jobs were posted in the company's LinkedIn account.
Bitmain Eyes 2020 Bitcoin Block Halving as Pivotal Moment for Mining Fortunes
Embattled cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain has allegedly hinted the release of its new mining hardware could hinge on the 2020 Bitcoin block reward halving.
Indian Street Protests for Cryptocurrency
The Reserve Bank of India ordered financial institutions to stop dealing with cryptocurrency businesses last year, with a ban coming into effect on July 5.
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles to Appeal Conviction
Mark Karpeles, former CEO of the long-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, is to appeal his conviction on data manipulation charges earlier this month.
Hong Kong's Securities Regulator Issues Detailed Guidance for Security Token Offerings
Hong Kong's securities regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission has issued official guidance on security token offerings, in a statement published on March 28.
Coinbase Custody Begins Staking Services With Tezos, Maker to Follow
The institutional asset custody arm of United States cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched staking for Tezos, the company announced in a blog post on March 29.
Bitcoin Price Hits 5-Week High With Chart Echoing 2015 Pre-Rally Pattern
View Bitcoin jumped to a five-week high of $4,100 earlier today, reinforcing the bullish view put forward by the recent bounce from the crucial 30-day moving average support.
Facebook's Blockchain Hiring Spree Continues With 5 New Postings
Social media behemoth Facebook is advertising for five more blockchain-related positions - adding to the 20 positions already posted by the company in the last month or so.
Cybersecurity Firm WISeKey Launches Blockchain-Powered ID Solution for IoT Devices
Switzerland-based blockchain and cybersecurity firm WISeKey has launched a new blockchain-powered digital identity solution to protect Internet of Things devices and their data.
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