The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Suspected Electricity Thief Arrested After Mining $3 Million in Bitcoin, Ether
A man in Taiwan has been arrested over claims he mined millions of dollars'-worth of cryptos using stolen power.
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Pull Back While Dow Experiences Record-Breaking Rally
Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency markets are experiencing moderate pull-back while the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and the Dow erase their Christmas losses.
Building for Bulls, Bears, and the Crypto Revolution
As Meltem Demirors so gracefully put it, "Tech that changes industries and markets doesn't get built overnight. There are fits, starts, and failures." Obviously, this market is throwing a fit.
Bitcoin Companies Purge: Bitmain and Huobi Lay Off Workers
After the much-publicized layoffs at ConsenSys, SpankChain, and Steemit, mining equipment manufacturer Bitmain is reportedly cutting down 50 percent of its total workforce, alongside shutting down its entire Bitcoin Cash-focused division.
UN Partnership to Roll Out Blockchain-Based Telemedicine, Telepsychology in East Africa
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will reportedly partner with blockchain-based telemedicine and telepsychology firm doc.com to expand free basic healthcare services across Eastern Africa.
Litecoin Foundation to Sponsor UFC Title Fight in Bid to Increase Crypto Adoption
The Litecoin Foundation will sponsor an event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organization, according to an announcement published Dec. 26.
Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Bitcoin SV, TRON, Cardano: Price Analysis, Dec. 26
BTC/USDBitcoin turned down from the overhead resistance of $4,255 on Dec. 24 and has broken below the 20-day EMA. It is currently trying to stay above the support at $3787.
Korean Court Acquits Crypto Exchange Bithumb After Investor Filed Lawsuit Over $355K Hack
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has won a lawsuit in which an investor had sued the company for his loss of around $355,000 in an alleged hack.
New Indian Governmental Committee Favors Legalizing Cryptocurrencies, Media Reports
A governmental committee in India has reportedly suggested that cryptocurrencies be legalized in the country, English-language local media TheNewIndianExpress reported on Dec. 26.
Markets Remain Checkered After Christmas With Red and Green Across the Board
Bitcoin's swings have resulted in an around 7 percent gain on the week; on the month, the coin is a mild 1.3 percent in the red.
Court Win for Bithumb Exchange in Case of Crypto Investor's $355K Hack
A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the Bithumb exchange after a user was hacked for around $355,000 and moved to sue the firm over the loss.
Bitcoin's Price Will Go Below $3,000, Anthony Pompliano Tells Mainstream Media
Bitcoin still has "Lower to go" despite its bull run to above $4,000 last week, Morgan Creek Digital Assets founder Anthony Pompliano told CNBC on Dec. 26.
Asset-Backed Securities: Entering the Crypto Conversation in 2019
The underlying technology is now a few years old, and senior leaders in the securitization industry have become increasingly familiar with the end-value state of cheaper and faster transactions with greater asset integrity.
India May Legalize Cryptos But Under 'Strong' Rules: Report
According to a New Indian Express article published Wednesday, an interdisciplinary committee set up by the government to investigate cryptocurrencies, is not in favor of an outright ban.
2019 Will See Entry of More Institutional Players in Crypto, Says Asia Fintech PwC Leader
Henri Arslanian, the Asia fintech and crypto leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers Hong Kong, has predicted that many institutional players will enter the crypto industry in 2019.
Bulls Under Pressure After Bitcoin Price Retreats from $4K
Bitcoin's recent forays into price territory above $4,000 have been beaten back over the holiday, putting the bulls under pressure to regain momentum.
Japanese Giant Mizuho Financial Group to Introduce Digital Currency for Cashless Payments
Japan's Mizuho Financial Group plans to introduce a digital currency to be used for remittances and payments in March, English-language Asian media Nikkei reports Dec. 26.
British Regulators Ruminate on Crypto Rules While Standing Firm on Crypto Taxation
A significant crypto market slump has brought concern and alarm, but also some unexpected side benefits.
Bank of America Files for Blockchain 'ATM as a Service' Patent
Bank of America may be eyeing shared networks of ATMs powered by blockchain tech, according to a newly revealed patent application.
2019 Stanford Blockchain Conference Spotlights Blockchain Security and 'Risk'
Security and "Systemic risk" will form the focus of the third Stanford Blockchain Conference at Stanford University on Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, organizers have revealed.
BitMEX and Hong-Kong Listed Wine Firm Plan Joint Foray Into New Japanese Crypto Exchange
Crypto exchange BitMEX and a fine French wine retailer are reportedly partnering to acquire a majority stake of licensed - but as yet inactive - Japanese crypto exchange BitOcean.
3 Conflicts That Will Shape Blockchain Tech in 2019
Arwen Smit is the founder of MintBit, a boutique blockchain consultancy, and DOVU, a tokenized startup for the mobility sector.
BitMEX CEO: Ethereum 'Will Quickly Test $200' When ICO Market Returns
Initial coin offerings will return within "18 months" and Ethereum will "Rebound aggressively," BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes told Cointelegraph Japan Dec. 26.
Report: Crypto Industry Giants Bitmain and Huobi to Layoff Staff
Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain and major crypto exchange Huobi have reportedly confirmed plans to lay off staff amid the 2018 price rout of the crypto markets.
GMO Quits Selling Mining Machines After Crypto Market Downturn
Japanese IT giant GMO Internet has said it will quit making and selling crypto miners following a year of bear market losses.
Crypto Is Down, So Why Am I Smiling?
Namely, 2019 will mark 30 years since Stuart Haber and I began working on a contributing thread to what has become the blockchain.
New Remittances System to Tackle Crypto Volatility When International Payments Are Made
A Japanese fintech company has unveiled a system that is designed to address the price volatility seen when cryptocurrencies are used for remittances.
New Evidence Suggests Tether Does Not Have the Dollar Reserves It Claims
Based on CryptoSlate's investigation below, there is little evidence to suggest that Tether has the U.S. dollar reserves it claims in its bank in the Bahamas.
Why Bitcoin, Ethereum and the Entire Crypto Market Are Down in Value
The way I see it, investors in 2017 - and specifically in Q4 - wanted to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum for the sole purpose of exchanging it for specific ICO tokens they wanted to invest in.
Bank of America Reveals New Blockchain Patent Targeting Cash Handling
Bank of America wants to patent a system using blockchain technology to improve cash handling, a new application published Dec. 25 confirms.
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