The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Top Coins Are Shaky, But Bitcoin Still Holds $4,000 Mark
Sunday, Dec. 2: the top 20 cryptocurrencies are mostly in the red, according to data from Coin360, after a modest recovery yesterday, Dec. 1.
G20 Country Leaders Call for International Cryptocurrency Taxation
The G20 countries have called for the taxation of cryptocurrency, as well as its regulation to combat money laundering, Japanese news outlet Jiji.com reports Dec. 2.
Top 5 Crypto Performers Overview: TRON, Litecoin, XEM, Bitcoin, Ethereum
After the mayhem in November, crypto markets are showing the first signs of buying at lower levels.
First Blockchain Smartphones Appear on the Market: Sirin Labs' Finney Unboxed
After months of expectation and one of the top-five biggest ICOs of 2017, on Nov. 29 Sirin Labs has launched Finney, the 'world's first' blockchain smartphone.
Hodler's Digest, Nov. 26-Dec. 2: Satoshi Makes a New Friend, Buterin Gets Negative Over Centralized Blockchains
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said this week in an interview that the misapplication of blockchain technology in some industries leads to "Wasted time." Buterin noted that although there are a high number of companies that try to establish higher standards and transparency by using blockchain tech, he does not believe that blockchain can be applied usefully in every industry.
Japan's Financial Regulator to Introduce New ICO Regulations
Japan's financial regulator is set to introduce new Initial Coin Offering regulations to protect investors from fraud, local news outlet Jiji Press reported Dec. 1.According to "Informed" sources cited by Jiji, business operators conducting ICOs will be required to register with Japan's Financial Services Agency.
Get Ready for Crypto Sanctions Enforcement
Crypto industry, meet OFAC. Economic sanctions result from U.S. government policy decisions that certain countries, governments, individuals, or companies shouldn't be allowed to transact with "U.S. persons." The category of "U.S. persons" is expansive: it includes U.S. citizens and permanent residents anywhere in the world, non-U.S. nationals within the United States, and entities incorporated under U.S. law.
Crypto Custody? State Street Is Waiting on a Client Shift, Exec Says
State Street, one the largest institutional custodians on the planet, said there is no sense of urgency - at the moment, at least - from clients for the firm to move into safeguarding crypto assets.
Stablecoins: Money of the Future
Stablecoins are currently the fastest growing sector of the cryptocurrency market, worth $186 billion; these constitute cryptocurrencies whose values are pegged to real life commodities like gold or the US dollar.
NEO Announces 'NeoFS' Distributed File Storage, Competing with DropBox and Amazon S3
On Nov. 30th, NEO announced-in collaboration with NSPCC-that they are developing a distributed file storage system that would work as a "Cornerstone" of the NEO platform.
Estonia: Amendments to Anti-Money-Laundering Regulations Will Tighten Crypto Regulation
The Estonian Ministry of Finance will shortly add amendments to a recently-passed financial bill that are meant to "Tighten" crypto-related regulation, Estonian financial newspaper Äripäev reports Nov. 28.
Crypto Markets Meet December in Green, Bitcoin Trades Above $4,200
Bitcoin is down around 1.9 percent over the week, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
Amazon Presents Its Quasi-Blockchain Solution, Platform for Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric
The company hence marked its further expansion into the field of blockchain technology, which started with blockchain-related patents and collaborations that Amazon has seemingly chose over working with cryptocurrencies, per se.
North Korean Hackers Move Onto Attacking Individuals After Exchanges Boost Security
The CEO of cybersecurity firm Cuvepia declared that his company detected over 30 attacks on crypto-bearing individuals probably carried out by North Korean hackers, English-language media site South China Morning Post reports Nov. 29.
Russia: Sberbank and Interros Group Conclude Blockchain-Based Foreign Exchange Repo Deal
Sberbank and Interros Group have carried out an over-the-counter OTC foreign exchange repurchase agreement transaction employing smart contracts on a blockchain, Reuters Russia reports Nov. 30.
How Silvergate Became the Leading Bank for Crypto Startups
It's been a long journey for Alan Lane since the Silvergate Bank CEO bought his first bitcoin in 2013.
Crypto Anarchists Are Building Tools to Resist the State in Eastern Europe
Citing new surveillance infrastructures, relentless taxation, and the adoption of blockchain by state actors, Luptak called for a return to the political vision that underpinned bitcoin at its inception - or what he calls a "Crypto renaissance."
Thai Securities Regulator Considers Various STO Classifications for Regulatory Framework
The deputy secretary of the Thai Securities and Exchanges Commission has declared that Thai-related Security Token Offerings launched in an international market break the law, English-language daily Bangkok Post reports Nov. 29.
Russian Crypto Bill Draft Pushed Back to First Reading for Significant Edits
Russia's cryptocurrency legislation, the draft bill "On Digital Financial Assets," has been sent back to the first reading stage for significant changes, Russian daily newspaper Kommersant reported Nov. 30.
TRON Ramping Up Privacy, Adopting zk-SNARKs from Zcash
In an interview, Justin Sun, the Founder and CEO of TRON, discusses how the platform will implement Zcash's zk-SNARKs cryptography in Q1 of 2019.
Bitcoin, Ripple, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Stellar, EOS, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, TRON: Price Analysis, December 1
BTC/USDContrary to our opinion, the pullback in Bitcoin did not even reach the 38.2 percent Fibonacci retracement level of $4,712.
Austrian Blockchain Center for Multidisciplinary Research Established in Vienna
The COMET Centers, which are coordinated by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency, have approved the Austrian Blockchain Center in Vienna, according to a Nov. 29 press release.
German Financial Watchdog Warns Public About Unauthorized Crypto Offering
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority issued a warning Nov. 29 that a firm called Platin Genesis DCC is not authorized or approved by the proper authorities.
Bitcoin Price Ends November With Worst Monthly Decline in 7 Years
Bitcoin just ended its worst-performing month in seven years.
Study: Crypto Coverage in Media Peaked Following Market Slump
A recent study by blockchain-oriented research firm Clovr found that cryptocurrency coverage in the mainstream media spikes when the market drops off.
Oldest Swiss University Awards Honorary Doctorate to Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin
The University of Basel has granted an honorary doctorate to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, according to an official statement on the university's website today, Nov. 30.
Cyber Security Firm Check Point Research Reports of 'Evolving' Monero Cryptojacker
Cyber security firm Check Point Research has found that the KingMiner cryptojacker targeting cryptocurrency Monero is "Evolving," according to a company's blog post published Nov. 30.KingMiner was purportedly firstly detected in mid-June, subsequently evolving in two improved versions.
Satoshi Nakamoto's Account Posts on P2P Foundation Forum, Likely Hacked
In a curious incident today, Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, posted to the P2P Foundation Forums for the first time since 2011.
New ASUS Partnership Allows Users to Mine Crypto With Idle GPU Power
Taiwan-based tech giant ASUS has partnered with GPU mining platform Quantumcloud to allow users to mine crypto via their graphic cards, multinational tech media TechRadar reported Thursday, Nov. 30.According to the agreement, ASUS graphic cards owners will be able to mine crypto through Quantumcloud software and withdraw earnings using PayPal or Chinese app WeChat.
New Exchange to Offer Customizable Dashboards
ProBit says its platform is "Fast, robust and reliable" - helping to give its users an upper hand while trading.
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