The Latest News about Cryptocurrency

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

a New Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform is Transforming the Cryptocurrency Market
To the users the first and most important thing when choosing the right exchange platform, is safety.
Korea's Jeju Island Appeals to President in Push for ICO Hub Status
The governor of South Korea's Jeju island is maintaining his push to turn the autonomous region into a blockchain and initial coin offering free zone.
Inside the Battle to Become the World Currency
Simon Yu, CEO of StormX, and Adam Draper, founder of Boost VC, recently hosted a lakeside chat in Seattle to discuss the future of Bitcoin and blockchain technologies.
Ethereum's Next Upgrade Could Be the $29 Billion Blockchain's Biggest Test Yet
Still, in a upcoming October upgrade named Constantinople, ethereum is faced with a unique challenge - how to find a balance between a web of diverse stakeholders, each battling for different outcomes.
Why You Can't Help Falling for ICO Scams
Lost in the excitement and ongoing momentum of the ICO craze is the fact that, despite the crowdfunding model's enormous potential, we're still surrounded by risks.
Crypto Exchange Huobi Acquires Public Firm for $70 Million
Crypto exchange Huobi has completed an acquisition deal to become the largest shareholder of a public firm listed in Hong Kong, inching a step closer to a possible back-door listing.
'Blockchain Isn't Going Away': Graduates Flock to Crypto Courses, Citing Better Career Opportunities
According to the research, student demand for cryptography, cryptocurrencies, blockchain and digital economics is gaining momentum.
OpenFinance Launches Regulated Alternative Trading System for Securities Tokens
OpenFinance, a security token trading platform, has launched a regulated alternative trading system for security tokens, according to information shared with Cointelegraph August 29.
California State Legislature Passes Bill to Establish Blockchain Working Group
California's AB 2658, a bill that calls for the establishment of a working group on blockchain technology, has passed both houses of the state legislature and will now head to the governor for approval, according to public documents.
Report: EU to Discuss Further Crypto Regulation Amid Concerns About Lack of Transparency
Economic and financial affairs ministers from the European Union's 28 member states will reportedly hold an informal meeting on the challenges posed by digital assets and the possibility of tightening regulations, Bloomberg reported August 29.
Russian Agency to Track Crypto Wallets of Criminal Suspects
Rosfinmonitoring, the Russian government agency responsible for monitoring and preventing financial crimes in the country, is seeking to expand its internal systems to account for cryptocurrencies.
Hong Kong Vies to Become Blockchain Center with Expedited Skilled Migrant Process
The world's major financial cities are waking up to blockchain's disruptive potential, and while some are drafting regulations and consulting legal experts, cities like Hong Kong are making significant moves.
Ethereum Cofounder Joseph Lubin Doubts Tether Bitcoin Price Manipulation
Ethereum cofounder Joseph Lubin said on Yahoo Finance's Final Round August 28, that he doubts manipulation accusations against stablecoin Tether.
Yahoo Finance Integrates Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin Trading
Yahoo Finance has integrated trading with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin on its platform.
Ethereum-Based Civil Pairs with Associated Press for Blockchain-Based Content
Ethereum-based Civil, a blockchain journalism startup, has inked a licensing agreement with the Associated Press that will see the latter's news content available for use by Civil-based newsrooms via blockchain technology.
University of Malta Launches Blockchain and DLT Scholarship Fund
The University of Malta has partnered with the Malta Information Technology Agency to establish a €300,000 blockchain and distributed ledger technology scholarship fund, Times of Malta reported August 29.
OECD to Examine the Potential Impact of Blockchain Next Month
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development announced Wednesday that it plans to host an international conference on blockchain technology next month.
JPMorgan's Balancing Act Between Blockchain and Crypto
Multinational investment bank JPMorgan Chase has had a chequered relationship with cryptocurrencies over the years.
Poland Introduces New Bill to Clarify Crypto Taxation
Polish legislators have introduced a long-awaited new bill to clarify the current crypto taxation policy.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, IOTA: Price Analysis, August 29
BTC/USD Bitcoin broke out of the 50-day SMA on August 28, which is a positive sign.
Russian Financial Monitoring System Seeking Tool to Track Crypto Transactions
The Russian Federal Financial Monitoring Service has ordered an analytical tool to track crypto transactions, especially those in Bitcoin, BBC News Russia reported Wednesday, August 29.
Lloyd's of London Ventures into Cryptocurrency Insurance
Lloyd's of London has entered into an agreement with custodial firm Kingdom Trust to offer cryptocurrency insurance services in a move that further amps institutional entry in the digital asset ecosystem, according to a press release.
California Legislature Finalizes Blockchain Working Group Bill
California may soon be forming a working group to examine the potential benefits of blockchain to the state - and how best to update laws to make use of the technology.
Bitcoin Continues to Hover Near $7K, Wider Crypto Market Sees Some Mild Corrections
Wednesday, August 29: crypto markets are largely holding fort after yesterday's strong upswing, as Bitcoin continues to trade near the $7,000 price point and many of the top ten cryptocurrencies see negligible price change on the day.
Crypto Mining Attacks Soar in First Half of 2018
Malicious cryptomining attacks jumped 956 percent from the first half of 2017 to the first half of 2018, IT security firm Trend Micro reported Wednesday.
Michael Arrington Praises Binance CEO, Says 'Bet On CZ if You Can'
If there were any questions about Changpeng "CZ" Zhao's leadership abilities, TechCrunch founder and Arrington XRP Capital partner Michael Arrington has put those thoughts to rest, describing Binance's CEO as the "Real f**king deal" in a decidedly unambiguous character appraisal.
South Korean eCommerce Startup Raises $32 Million to Create Crypto Stablecoin
South Korea e-commerce marketplace Ticket Monster revealed it had closed a $32 million funding round for its new stablecoin Terra in a press release Wednesday, August 29.
China Extends Crypto-Related Promotion Ban Beyond the Capital
The district's Financial Development Bureau reportedly issued a notice of the new ban August 24, warning of the need to "Maintain the security and stability of the financial system."
Origin Is Rolling Out a Decentralized Messaging App Built on Ethereum
Origin Protocol, a blockchain project building a decentralized marketplace, has rolled out a peer-to-peer messaging application built on top of ethereum.
Litecoin's Charlie Lee: Crypto Bear Markets Are a 'Good Time to Get Stuff Done'
Litecoin creator Charlie Lee has dismissed short-term price trends as the upshot of "Speculation," stressing that long-term valuation is a truer measure of crypto's success, in a CNBC interview August 27.
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