The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

Akropolis DeFi protocol 'paused' as hackers get away with $2M in DAI
Blockchain records show the hackers got away with more than $2,051,159 in DAI before moving the funds to a different address.
$1 billion worth of Ethereum is about to be released into the DeFi market
In a few days' time, on Nov. 17, Uniswap's first yield farming opportunity will end.
Before Congress, federal regulators dispute US pace on national digital currency
Amid a global race toward central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, the United States needs to focus on the private sector, says Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks.
Bitcoin whale sell-off could capsize BTC's voyage above $16,200
Bitcoin has been shown resilience above $16,000, which has historically been a pivotal reversal point.
The crypto fund that has been shorting Chainlink since $5 has returned
Months ago, a Twitter account called "Zeus Capital" was registered, along with a respective web page.
EU will decide on digital euro in January 2021: ECB president
"At that point in time we will make the decision as to whether or not we go forward with the digital euro."
Bitcoin price surge to $16.2K accompanied by record volume
Bitcoin has had a great November so far and many analysts believe the future remains bright for the top-ranked cryptocurrency.
Digital Currency Group IPO could easily fetch $4 billion, says Messari
What would an initial public offering for Digital Currency Group, or DCG, look like? Analysts at digital analytics firm Messari believe they have the answer.
Macro factors could bring Bitcoin to $1 trillion market cap, strategic investor say
Strategic investor Lyn Alden says 2020 macroeconomic environment is extremely favourable to Bitcoin.
Bitcoin-friendly US regulator slammed for focusing "too much" on crypto
A US lawmaker famous among crypto circles for his forward-thinking stance on the addition of digital currencies in the broader economy was "Blasted" by regulators on Wednesday for focusing "Too much" on the niche market, as per a press release.
PayPal's crypto trading goes live in the US
Customers will be able to trade up to $20,000 a week, rather than the originally announced $10,000.
Tezos "Delphi" upgrade goes live with faster transactions and lower fees
The fourth upgrade to the Tezos network went live earlier today at block 1,212,417, as per a tweet by its foundation and code maintainer.
Russia's proposed crypto amendments have a major blind spot
The Ministry of Finance is proposing harsh prison sentences for crypto holders, but what about shadow exchanges and darknet criminals?
Can Bitcoin price conquer $16,000 as 'extreme greed' grips market?
The weekly chart for Bitcoin shows an apparent resistance zone in the $16,000 region.
Binance.US adds North Carolina, now services more than 80% of US
Eligible residents of North Carolina can now register to use the Binance.
4 reasons Bitcoin's climb to $16k is such a volatile rollercoaster
The price of Bitcoin hit $16,000 on November 12 and it is exhibiting extreme volatility.
Greener pastures: Bitcoin miners now looking beyond Chinese borders
Chinese miners have recently migrated from the southern regions to the north, where electricity prices can be as low as $0.01.
Blockchain helps determine 'green' parking price in Munich
Token reward airdrops hope to "Nudge" car users into more sustainable behaviors.
New Chainalysis program aims to help sort confiscated crypto
In the 11 years since the inception of the crypto industry, malicious parties have used digital assets for a spate of illegal activities, from drug payments to money laundering.
BitMEX crypto exchange steps up AML and trade surveillance measures
New technology will help screen out bad actors, BitMEX says.
Why DeFi majors Yearn.finance, Aave, SNX plunged amid overnight BTC rally
The trend spotted in DeFi in the last 24 hours, where it corrects while Bitcoin surges, was reminiscent of October.
Finance Redefined: Where does DeFi go from here? Nov. 4-11
There's good reason to be optimistic for DeFi bulls too, as the market posted a decent recovery since my last newsletter.
Deutsche Bank: central bank digital currency will replace cash in long term
Deutsche Bank has called on Europe to accelerate the development of central bank digital currencies.
CertiK deploys automated smart contract auditing tool
An automated tool can help pick the low-hanging fruit vulnerabilities.
One of China's biggest banks is allowing investors to buy bonds with Bitcoin
China Construction Bank, one of the country's "Big four" financial players, is planning to raise up to $3 billion from a sale of bonds that individuals and institutions can trade in and out of using Bitcoin and the US dollar, financial publication WSJ reported Wednesday.
Dash objects to ShapeShift culling of privacy coins
Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift recently delisted three privacy coins: Dash, Zcash and Monero.
Ray Dalio believes nations will outlaw Bitcoin if BTC price keeps rising
Ray Dalio, the billionaire hedge fund legend, doesn't see digital currencies like Bitcoin succeeding the way other people do.
3 reasons Bitcoin price just hit $16,000 for the first time since 2017
The price of Bitcoin surged past $16,000 on Nov. 12 for the first time in nearly three years.
Bitcoin price peak in December 2021 as 'main bull run' begins
Bitcoin is at the start of its next "Main bull run" and the price peak won't hit until the end of 2021, well-known analyst Willy Woo believes.
Pakistan's securities regulator mulls new legal framework for crypto
Pakistan wants to unlock a new era of digital finance with crypto.
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